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• Additionally, this bill, as currently drafted, is redundant with current market practices.
• Additionally, this bill, as currently drafted, is redundant with current macro practices.
• This opens the door for... ...or partners considers a fair or reasonable business practice.
• that are repairing your equipment or other things through the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
• that are repairing your equipment or other things through the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices

Summary: The committee first took up SB 702, as amended by a strike-all amendment on digital content provenance and authenticity. Senator Burgess said the bill would require generative AI providers to add provenance data to content wholly generated by AI, allow provenance tags on AI-modified images, require social media platforms to retain and display provenance data in an accessible format, and apply content credentials to online election advertisements. He also described a two-year pilot program for the Division of Emergency Management to test provenance data in emergency communications, and said the bill would be enforced only by the Attorney General with no private right of action. Supporters from Microsoft and Adobe waived in support, while TechNet and the James Madison Institute raised concerns about broad definitions, implementation burdens, and the possibility that the rules could be easily circumvented. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS for SB 702 favorably. The committee next considered CS for SB 282 on home and service warranty association financial requirements, which would allow extended warranty companies to use multiple insurance policies to back obligations and let companies with a $100 million net worth satisfy proof requirements through SEC filings or an audited financial statement. The Florida Service Agreement Association supported the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also passed CS for SB 678, which allows pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; the Florida Pawnbrokers Association and a business representative supported the change, the amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1132, the Portable Wireless Device Repair Act, which would require manufacturers to provide diagnostic tools, repair information, and parts to owners and independent repair providers, and would also extend right-to-repair concepts to agricultural equipment through an amendment. Supporters argued the bill would expand consumer choice and repair access, while opponents including TechNet, the Repair Done Right Coalition, the James Madison Institute, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance warned about privacy, cybersecurity, trade secret, safety, and compliance concerns. After debate, the committee reported CS for SB 1132 favorably. Finally, the committee took up SB 676, which would create a framework for employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the Florida minimum wage in certain internship, apprenticeship, and work-study settings, with a parent or guardian sign-off for minors. The sponsor said the bill was intended to expand job training and first-job opportunities for young people and others seeking experience, but multiple speakers and senators argued it conflicted with the Florida Constitution and existing case law, could be exploited by employers, and would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage. The committee continued extensive debate on the bill, with strong opposition testimony and questions about constitutionality, definitions, and enforcement.

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• I have 35 years in nursing and 20 of those as an advanced practice registered nurse, and I live on the
• she serves well in the County of Hawaii, also serving for the federal government as an advanced practice
• ><00:09:49.360><c> as</c><00:09:49.480><c> an</c><00:09:49.640><c> advanced</c><00:09:50.079><c> practice
• </c> and 20 of those as an advanced practice and 20 of those as an advanced practice registered<00:09
• the federal government as an serving for the federal government as an advanced<00:10:43.320><c> practice

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services heard a series of gubernatorial nominations and board appointments, mostly to health-related advisory councils and commissions. Nominees testified briefly about their backgrounds and reasons for serving, including Melanie Lao for the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Asana Saragosa Torres and Jessica Stevens for the State Council on Mental Health; several nominees for the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, including S. Brian, Jacob Pelo, Patrick Winfield Lougher, Dr. An Young, Marin Anka, and Kenneth Faria; Roxanne Row for the Hawaii County Health Planning Council; Lewis Johnson and Susie Schulberg for the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs; Mariah Nicholls and Evan Nakatsuka for the State Rehabilitation Council; and Co Woly for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation board. Testimony in support came from the Department of Health, the Executive Office on Aging, the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and other individuals and organizations, with several nominees emphasizing lived experience, rural health access, mental health advocacy, EMS experience, or community service. One nomination, GM 522 for Melanie Lao, drew favorable comments about her qualifications and written responses. GM 572, Roxanne Row’s nomination to the Hawaii County Health Planning Council, was the only item that raised concern because the committee had not received her questionnaire answers directly; after questioning, the chair deferred decision-making on that nomination until March 5 pending receipt of the answers. The committee also noted a title correction for GM 548, changing the reference from an advisory board to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to advise and consent on all nominations except GM 572, which was deferred. The adopted recommendations covered GM 522, 523, 525, 526, 540, 541, 548, 575, 576, 577, 579, 629, 630, 631, and 633. The meeting then adjourned after congratulating the nominees and inviting them to remain for a group photo.

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• cause immediate harm or injury is given priority, and enforcement will visit that site as soon as practicable
• This system means that federal loans for our unemployment insurance benefits will become a regular practice
• That was never the design under federal law or under state law, but it will be the practical implication
• Additionally, the bill adds new authority for the ALRB to assess civil penalties for unfair labor practice
• majority support when petitions are filed, also investigate related objections and unfair labor practice

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We don't actually deal with the issues in this bill directly, but in our practice of construction defect
• The Hawaii Association of Public Accountants represents CPAs practicing across the state and supports
• So this is in line with a historical practice in the CPA profession, and this measure is needed to help
• </c><00:18:41.600><c> in</c> line with a historical uh practice in line with a historical uh practice
• Um, nationwide, I've been a practicing CPA for 30 years, and I've never seen it so difficult to get new

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard SB 573, which would require condominium associations to repair defective common-element conditions that create health or safety violations. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, including from the Community Associations Institute and construction-defect counsel, who argued the bill could lead to piecemeal repairs and unintended damage in complex building systems. The measure was deferred. The committee then heard SB 1038 on privacy and data-breach notice requirements. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs supported the bill as a modernization of the law, while the Hawaii Financial Services Association, Consumer Data Industry Association, and other groups opposed it, mainly over the proposed redaction standard for Social Security numbers and concerns about making Hawaii an outlier compared with other states. Members discussed possible amendments, including harmonizing with other states and clarifying encryption and redaction rules. The committee later voted to pass SB 1038 with amendments, including changes from the Office of Consumer Protection, Hawaii Bankers Association, and State Privacy and Security Coalition, and deferred the effective date to July 1, 2050. The committee also took up SB 890 and voted to pass it with amendments and recommit it to the CPN committee for a hearing before the decking deadline. In a separate decision-making segment, the committee passed SB 1291 on CPA licensure with amendments after testimony from accounting groups, educators, and others described a shortage of accountants and supported an alternate pathway using public-accounting experience. The committee adopted amendments clarifying the education and experience requirements and then approved the measure. Later, the committee also passed several additional measures on a decision agenda, including SB 129 SD1, SB 140 SD1, SB 144 SD1, SB 1197 SD1, SB 1341, SB 411 SD1, and SB 1438, generally with amendments or as introduced, and all were adopted without objection.

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• Minnesota taxpayers should not be forced to fund this unethical and often ineffective practice.
• We are grateful, ineffective practice.
• In practice, surrogacy creates a baby.
• ><c> without</c><00:24:39.600><c> properly</c> funding this practice without properly funding this practice
• when we see any our our typical practice when we see any patient. patient. patient.

Bills: HF1758, HF4437, HF4353

Keywords: infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions

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• </c><00:06:30.639><c> So,</c> to come down for extra practice. So, to come down for extra practice.
• We allow them to practice individually and independently. They also can do practice in groups.
• We allow them to practice individually and independently. They also can do practice in groups.
• c> they</c> are practical, preventative, they are practical, preventative, they focused<00:18:43.360>
• You only have Naomi, uh, it's practice.

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• This proposal are practical, preventative, they are focused on child safety.
• , are practical, This proposal, are practical, preventative,<00:07:51.720><c> they</c><00:07:51.800><
• These practices favor protecting parents' rights at the expense of child safety.
• </c> a big loophole in the Data Practices a big loophole in the Data Practices Act,<00:27:25.320><c>
• I practice as a child abuse pediatrician at the Center for Safe and Healthy Children.

Bills: HF4277, HF3819, HF3489, HF4408, HF3901, HF4316

Keywords: child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy

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• </c> Uh so I do uh but just on a practical Uh so I do uh but just on a practical matter<00:31:36.399>
• </c> &gt;&gt; Well, I you know I don't really practice &gt;&gt; Well, I you know I don't really practice
• </c> should have passed the practice. should have passed the practice.
• </c><01:10:23.199><c> You're</c> practice with only 60 hours. You're practice with only 60 hours.
• </c> practice, right? practice, right? &gt;&gt; That's<01:10:28.560><c> correct.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• It doesn't change anything in practice.
• Again, no practical change. Thank you, Mr. Strong.
• It doesn't change anything in practice.
• Again, no practical change. House File 1049 also has no practical effect on lines 1.7.
• </c> no practical change. Thank you, Mr. no practical change. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• </c><00:41:38.920><c> to</c> Actuarial audit is a best practice to Actuarial audit is a best practice
• and how funding pension plans, the actual best practices, had evolved over the past several decades
• and how funding pension plans, the actual best practices, had evolved over the past several decades
• </c><00:51:09.119><c> for</c> ...quite prevalent best practice for many pension plans.
• </c> distributions as soon as practicable distributions as soon as practicable after<01:10:46.000><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is a narrow, targeted bill that clarifies how Vermont land posting law operates in practice and
• operates</c><00:12:40.000><c> in</c> uh, land posting law operates in uh, land posting law operates in practice
• practice practice and<00:12:41.480><c> resolves</c> and resolves and resolves confusion confusion confusion

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• This is for the most part practice in the Public Utility Commission.
• This is a practice that they for the most part follow, and what we are trying to do is somewhat codify
• This bill, this legislation, codifies practice within the Public Utility Commission and provides additional
• This bill, this legislation, codifies practice within the Public Utility Commission and provides additional

Keywords: 989, all

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• body to live broadcast through social media or how to address the comments section regarding data practices
• address the comments section regarding address the comments section regarding data<00:00:57.680><c> practices
• > and</c><00:00:58.480><c> the</c><00:00:58.640><c> public</c><00:00:58.960><c> comment</c> data practices
• and the public comment data practices and the public comment portion<00:00:59.680><c> of</c><00:00:59.920

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But to that extent, for the consideration that there should be some concern about scope-of-practice language
• Williams: For dental services, this would mandate that there actually be a time formula applied to that practice
• So what we'd like to do is to exclude dental surgeries, or I should say just dental practice, from this
• CRNAs, we're not trying to add who gets to do anesthesia in this bill and some sort of scope-of-practice

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And what this bill does is codify best practices.
• And what this bill does is codify best practices.
• As I mentioned, the bill essentially codifies best practices.
• As I mentioned, the bill essentially codifies best practices.

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced four Senate bills. Senate Bill 1242 would allow courts to conduct mental health evaluation and treatment hearings, or testimony within those hearings, virtually by phone, video, or other audiovisual technology when the court finds no unfair prejudice; supporters said it reflects current practice and helps avoid dismissals due to technical issues. It passed on an 11-0 vote with one member absent. Senate Bill 1145 would transfer licensure and regulation of behavior analysts from the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners to the existing Behavior Analyst Committee, effective January 1, 2027, and make the committee’s decisions final rather than requiring board ratification. Supporters described it as an efficiency measure that reduces delay in licensing and complaint resolution. The committee recommended the bill 11-0, with one absent. Senate Bill 1247 would allow individuals who do not receive assisted-living services to live with a resident in an assisted living center or home if the facility authorizes it, and it was described as a clarification of a recent statutory interpretation affecting independent residents. Members discussed possible safety concerns and facility discretion, and one member voted present while the rest voted aye; the bill received a due pass recommendation 10-0 with one present and one absent. Senate Bill 1023 would set optometry eye-exam standards based on community standards of care, recommend a one-year exam interval, and allow optometrists to extend eyeglass prescription validity up to two years, with adjustments based on patient risk factors; supporters said it codifies best practices and does not affect contact lens prescriptions. It passed 11-0 with one absent, and the committee then adjourned.

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• Expands the locations that consultant pharmacists can practice to include hospitals and clinics, positions
• physicians, Like Linux contracted with the hospital, currently, a consultant pharmacist is authorized to practice
• I represent a practicing pharmacist from the Tampa Bay Area faculty at the University of South Florida
• The bill simply clarifies, as we heard, the addition to practice settings that include within hospital

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• moment, the purpose of this bill is to ensure that biosolids and septage are treated at the highest practical
• moment, the purpose of this bill is to ensure that biosolids and septage are treated at the highest practical
• years immediately before applying for licensure in Florida, even if the veterinarian is licensed to practice
• Florida law lacks clear safeguards to differentiate bona fide agricultural reuse from land application practices

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government met with a quorum present and first took up confirmation votes for appointees on tabs 2 through 6, which were recommended favorably without public testimony. The committee then heard and approved CS/SB 1474, which would direct DEP to stop issuing or reissuing permits for Class B biosolids land application when a wastewater treatment facility is reasonably accessible within 50 miles, and CS/SB 1708, which removes a timing requirement for out-of-state veterinarians seeking Florida licensure while keeping other competency safeguards in place. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support from public witnesses on SB 1708. The committee also approved CS/SB 204, as amended, to increase penalties for illegal slot machine operations, with the amendment setting misdemeanor treatment for lower-level violations and felony penalties for larger-scale or repeat offenses; the bill also creates a process for veteran service organizations to seek binding declaratory statements from the Gaming Commission about machine legality. Public testimony on that bill was largely supportive, including from gaming and veterans-related stakeholders, though one witness urged clarity so smaller, lawful operators would not face felony exposure. CS/CS/SB 1294 was then amended and reported favorably; it addresses oversight of Class AA biosolids by requiring application at or below agronomic rates, recordkeeping, IFAS guidance, and application of existing fertilizer-related requirements, while preserving an exemption for certain compost products. Later, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 772, which allows portable electronics limited licensees to sell warranty insurance and defines that coverage, and CS/SB 1504, which lets a high school student who completes a half-credit insurance and personal finance elective qualify to apply for a 440 customer service representative license upon turning 18. Finally, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment to CS/SB 540, creating cybersecurity program requirements for licensed mortgage and money service businesses, expanding oversight of certain investment advisers, clarifying emergency suspension authority for anti-money laundering violations, extending payment deadlines for examination costs, and updating director experience requirements for chartered financial institutions; the bill was then reported favorably. Senators McLean and Trunow requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tabs 11 and 13, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• evidence, literature, examples of court cases across the country that affirmed over and over that this practice
• we had an interim study with overwhelming research that indicates that this is already an unsafe practice
• we had an interim study with overwhelming research that indicates that this is already an unsafe practice
• reaffirming that it's your belief that we still need 5 more years to determine that this is an unsafe practice

Bills: HB3126, HB3177, HB3311, HB3465, HB3786, HB3915, HB4333, HB4476, HB3403

Keywords: education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction

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• They set the foundation for seed industry practices that provide those standard methods.
• An example in practice is the national seed health standard.
• The industry practices such as isolation mapping already prevent cross-pollination, and growers routinely
• The industry practices such as isolation mapping, already preventing cross-pollination, and then growers

Keywords: 989, all

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• House, but I will say this: yesterday, I had to call a longtime practitioner and orthodontist who practices
• accessibility, gaps in care, workforce capacity, interest lists, and funding. and sustainability, and best practices
• House Bill 50 is a practical, evidence-based policy to improve health. ...health outcomes and reduce
• Yeah, just one practical question.

Bills: HB50

Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas, 1185, senate, all