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• How does he screen for dementia, or she screen for dementia? When do they refer out?
• I'm virtually, I'm remoting in, so I apologize for not being there. I have a question for David.
• Thank you for the question. Okay... ...to reapply for some of that. I think that would be helpful.
• Thank you for the question. Okay... Thank you for the question. Okay.
• It would be good for us to approve these four categories as the outline for our state plan.

Committee: All ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL

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• The Pledge of Allegiance was provided for us today by Paisley Hall of Rigby High School.
• I hope that we would also use our policy powers to advocate for these things.
• I love that we are praying for unity, but I hope that we would also use our policy powers to refrain
• I hope that we would also use our policy powers to advocate for these things.
• I love that we are praying for. know, I hope that we would also use our policy powers to advocate for

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• </c><00:29:59.679><c> this</c><00:29:59.840><c> bill</c> bill um for for a few reasons this bill bill
• um for for a few reasons this bill basically<00:30:00.720><c> says</c><00:30:01.360><c> that</c><00:
• for moving this measure forward.
• And the reasons for my reservations is for the reasons set forth by the representative from Mākai.
• Clerk, are there any resolutions for action? Madam Speaker: There are no resolutions for action.

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• I hope that this bill would allow for some justice for survivors of this hideous act, to have voices
• Thank you for this.
• Thank you for that. And again, I just want to thank you for bringing this forward.
• I mean, it is justice for females, for the reason that we're here to reproduce children.
• Thank you for that.

Summary: The committee met on American Indian Day and first rolled Committee Substitute House Bill 110 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard House Memorial 32, which would direct the Indian Affairs Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to study the history and ongoing impacts of forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and women of color in New Mexico, including known cases, access to reproductive health services, educational policy, and possible reparations. The sponsor, survivors, and expert witnesses described personal experiences and historical research, arguing the issue remains unresolved and that New Mexico could become the first state to formally acknowledge it through a memorial and study. Support came from the Commission on the Status of Women, Planned Parenthood, ACLU of New Mexico, and others; one member objected to the phrase “reproductive justice,” but the sponsor declined to change the language. The committee approved the memorial on a 7-1 vote, with Representative Block voting no. The committee then heard House Bill 109, which would speed up the approval and release of Water Trust Board funding by suspending the current legislative authorization step and relying on a more streamlined review process. The sponsor and NMFA witnesses said the bill would help rural and small communities avoid delays that drive up construction costs, especially given inflation, drought, and the large number of water projects needing funding. They noted the bill would still involve review by multiple state agencies and that legislators could still obtain project information from NMFA. Members asked about oversight, transparency, and whether the change would reduce legislative control, but supporters said the current process adds months and can force communities to reapply when costs rise. The committee passed the bill on a voice vote after a motion for due pass, and the meeting adjourned.

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• With that, I ask for a due pass and yield for questions.
• And I I hope this would help teachers. I hope it would.
• With that, I move for a do pass and yield for questions.
• And actually adding high-quality, enriching professional development for teachers.
• I hope I explained that properly For all of you, I moved to pass and yield for questions.

Bills: SB843 , SB1733 , SB1476 , SB1237 , SB1410 , SB1894 , SB1272 , SB1204 , SB1721 , SB1725 , SB1735 , SB1337 , SB1339 , SB1461 , SB1975

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• each one, for their families, for their responsibilities, for their districts and constituents, and
• In closing, I'd like to thank you all for coming and hope to see you again next year, except in more
• So, move for adoption. You're for questions.
• Think for that question.
• But until then, let's give a round of applause for our members, for our staff, for Marc Carter for all

Bills: HCR1030 , HB1370 , SB893 , SB2 , SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

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• Senator, thank you for coming, and you're recognized, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having me.
• Commissioners, NARUC for short.
• LaRosa, for being with us today. Thank you for the incredible commitment that you make to the PSC.
• And if there is nothing but a bare-bones two-page order, it's already a very high hurdle for folks to
• And if there is nothing but a bare bones two-page order, it's already a very high hurdle for folks to

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and Senator Polsky excused. The committee first heard Senate Bill 1416 by Senator DeSigley, which would move municipal elections to coincide with the general election and extend incumbent terms until the new election schedule takes effect. Members asked about runoff elections, with the sponsor saying runoffs would likely shift to the August primary and that he was open to further discussion, including possibly eliminating runoffs. The bill drew support from a senator citing potential taxpayer savings, while the Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties were noted as opposed. SB 1416 was reported favorably. The committee then considered Senate Bill 766 by Senator Burgess, as amended by a strike-all that refocused the bill on agents of “countries of concern” and narrowed disclosure requirements. The sponsor said the measure was intended to increase transparency around foreign-backed political activity and align with federal Foreign Agents Registration Act concepts. The amendment was adopted, and the bill as amended was reported favorably. Members next heard the reappointment of Mike LaRosa to the Public Service Commission. LaRosa described the PSC’s role regulating investor-owned utilities and emphasized transparency, consumer protection, workforce development, and adapting to new energy technologies such as small modular reactors. Senators questioned him closely about recent Florida Supreme Court criticism of PSC orders as insufficiently reasoned and overly reliant on utility assertions. LaRosa acknowledged the criticism, said PSC procedures and orders had become more detailed, and committed to continued improvement. Despite concerns, his nomination was advanced favorably to the full Senate. The committee then approved a block of nominations in tabs 4 through 27 without objection and without separate hearings. At the end of the meeting, Senator Grall asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on SB 1416 and SB 766, and the committee rose.

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• TEACHERS, PARENTS AND FOR STUDENT.
• WE OUTPERFORM THE NATION IN GRADE FOR READING. WE OUTPERFORM THE NATION IN GRADE FOR MATH.
• FOR ALL STUDENTS.
• THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT FLORIDA AND OUR RURAL DISTRICTS.
• FOR US TO GET OUR TEACHERS TRAINED UP AND PREPARED HIM TO CONTINUE THE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THAT WE

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• those for the families that are still searching for them, hoping and praying for a miracle.
• those for the families that are still searching for them, hoping and praying for a miracle.
• those for the families that are still searching for them, hoping and praying for a miracle.
• </c><07:44:41.600><c> for</c><07:44:41.760><c> a</c> for them, hoping and praying for a for them, hoping
• Roy for his leadership during hope and for peace for all of those in hope and for peace for all of those

Bills: HB1717 , HR580

Keywords: communications security, reliability, interoperability, FCC, public interest, council, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, Department of Defense, DoD appropriations, fiscal year 2026, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC

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• <04:38:08.879><c> uh</c><04:38:09.119><c> for</c><04:38:09.520><c> for</c> for uh for for for uh for
• In conclusion, we hold ourselves to a high standard, and we're held to a high standard for our products
• In conclusion, we hold ourselves to a high standard, and we're held to a high standard for our products
• I I hope I hope I hope you the question.
• a year. what we have for the for the nonprofits what we have for the for the nonprofits for<05:06:21.280

Summary: The committee first discussed a budget-related issue involving liquor commission enforcement staff and tobacco enforcement funding. A member explained that proposed cuts to “group two” enforcement positions at the liquor commission could jeopardize the tobacco enforcement money that flows to Health and Human Services, and expressed confidence that the enforcement division would ultimately be preserved. The main hearing was on Senate Bill 19, which would modernize hotel and motel statutes by repealing outdated requirements. The sponsor and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the bill would remove obsolete rules such as the old guest book/card system and antiquated posting requirements for room rates and motel signs. Members questioned whether the bill would eliminate the requirement to record guest departure dates or affect inspection rights, and the witnesses said the intent was only to remove the book-and-card reference while leaving the rest of the recordkeeping requirement in place. Supporters argued the rate-posting rules are widely ignored, hard to enforce, and outdated in an era of digital reservations and variable pricing; the committee also discussed whether any consumer-protection purpose remained. The public hearing on SB 19 was then closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 280FN, which would require food delivery services to have an agreement with a restaurant or food retail store before offering delivery from that business. The sponsor said the bill restores a prior law that had sunset and was intended to prevent third-party platforms from listing restaurants without consent. Restaurant industry testimony strongly supported the bill, describing problems with unauthorized listings, delayed deliveries, and reimbursement disputes, and saying the agreement requirement protects restaurant brands and consumer expectations. Members shared examples of delivery problems and voiced support for reinstating the safeguard.

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• We are very grateful for. The continued funding for that facility.
• So thank you all so much for your hard work. Members. Thank you again for everything.
• TASA for short.
• Thank you for your work. Thank you for all your work.
• And so we advocate for funding for the trauma recovery centers, which. have a great track record for

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

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• We must stand firmly for free and fair elections, for equal access to the ballot, and for the principle
• And for those reasons, to be racially blind, I ask for your no vote.
• This is heavy for me.
• I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Do you wish for the first roll to be open for co-authors? Yes.
• of California, for Californians and for tourists.

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• I want to thank you for your time and thank you for your consideration. Thank you.
• They've used it for a high-capacity drone, which has been very valuable on missing person searches, and
• for the very first time.
• Were there any questions for Ms. Connolly? Seeing none, thank you for your testimony.
• I'm hoping you will take it very seriously and recommend it for favorable passage, or favorable reporting

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources opened its first hearing with introductory remarks, instructions on three-minute testimony limits, and notice that written testimony would be accepted. The committee then heard testimony on several local bills, beginning with H. 984, which would change water management for Silver Lake, Furnace Pond, Monponset Pond, and the Jones River system. Supporters said the 1964 water arrangement has harmed water levels, water quality, and habitat, and argued the bill would add needed environmental oversight without cutting Brockton off from water. Testimony emphasized impacts on alewife, freshwater mussels, drought conditions, and the need for more balanced management; no vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard H. 1069, a proposal to raise the parking surcharge at Douglas State Forest from $1 to $5 to help Douglas cover emergency response costs at the DCR park. Supporters said the town bears the burden for rescues, brush fires, and other incidents and has used the current surcharge for equipment like drones and ATVs. Another bill, H. 994, would let Orleans regulate fertilizer use locally; the town argued that nutrient pollution has worsened water quality in Cape Cod ponds and coastal waters, while opponents from the lawn care and landscape industries said Massachusetts already has a strong statewide nutrient-management system and warned against a patchwork of local rules. The committee also took testimony on H. 1073 concerning wastewater treatment and disposal options at Joint Base Cape Cod for the town of Sandwich. Supporters said the base could help meet Sandwich’s immediate and long-term wastewater needs and that the region has already invested in planning. In addition, Senator Driscoll testified in support of S. 575, to add transparency to the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund, and S. 574, to establish memorial markers honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. He also supported related park-naming legislation, including a bill to rename Farragut Park and dedicate athletic fields there. Finally, a marine trades representative supported a bill to expand pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor, arguing that boating supports the local economy and that boaters are strong environmental stewards. The hearing concluded after all registered testimony was heard, with no committee action reported.

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• Only then are students ready for high school advanced coursework that leads them to success as they are
• So frontloading is advanced learning from the elementary years, preparing all students for rigorous high
• </c> years preparing all students for years preparing all students for rigorous<00:10:51.440><c> high
• </c> literacy was uh made a requirement for literacy was uh made a requirement for high<00:40:52.720>
• And after years of services, he has not made the progress we had hoped for.

Committee: Joint Education

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• This is for our Broadband program for outreach and education.
• The ECS, or Exploring Computer Science course, is a high school course selected for inclusion in designing
• It's specifically for our rural communities. ...and it's for our rural communities for research and the
• And we hope...
• This is kind of a trial for us and for everybody.

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• The ROI for this bill is huge.
• If you touch the city's signs for Run for City Council.
• We use it for storage.
• We brought that picture to the city and said, hey, you know, you're getting on to me for high grass,
• It's hard for them to maintain.

Bills: HB2013 , HB4163 , HB4810

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock

Keywords: property owners associations, chickens, urban farming, land use, homeowner rights, agriculture, municipal regulation, governmental requirements, farm management, inspections, border control, trade, state funding

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• Thank you for being here today. You're recognized to present. Thank you for being here today.
• We hope to see improvements over time for some of these measures.
• Thank you for that question. You're recognized. Thank you. Thank you for that question.
• Then you go to Services for Providers or Information for Providers.
• And we've asked for accountability, and we've asked for transparency and outcomes.

Summary: The subcommittee heard two Department of Children and Families implementation updates on measures passed in prior sessions. First, DCF reviewed House Bill 633, which increased oversight of behavioral health managing entities through biennial independent audits, standardized claims-based reporting, and new monthly outcome dashboards. The department said it had awarded the inaugural audit to Ernst & Young, found no significant waste, fraud, or abuse, but identified process risks involving financial controls, claims validation, data access, and system access controls. DCF also described its transition to standardized behavioral health coding and said the new public dashboard of 11 measures is posted on its website, though members asked for easier access and for hard copies of the audit report. Members asked about how the department distinguishes Medicaid-covered services from department-funded services, how duplicate payment risks are being addressed, and whether the new reporting and audit requirements would improve oversight without disrupting services. DCF said it is the payer of last resort for uninsured or underinsured individuals, that some overlap with Medicaid is expected because Medicaid does not cover all behavioral health services, and that new claims edits and cross-checks are being built into the system. The department also said it had not found significant negative feedback from providers and that the new requirements are intended to improve transparency and accountability. DCF then updated the committee on Senate Bill 7012, covering human trafficking data collection, domestic violence center certification, limited background-screening exemptions, expanded recruitment for child welfare staff, subcontractor liability protections, a four-year treatment foster care pilot, case management efficiency recommendations, and a statewide study of residential bed capacity for child victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The department said several items are already complete or underway, including limited exemptions in the screening clearinghouse, while others are in procurement or rulemaking. It identified Circuits 4 and 12 as the treatment foster care pilot sites and said the pilot will launch in January 2026. Members questioned recruitment metrics, pilot timing, and report deadlines; the department said final reports are expected by January and that some dates were flexible because of procurement and implementation timelines. The meeting ended after the presentations and questions, and the subcommittee adjourned.

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• We hope we never have to ask for one for screwworm, but they are ready and willing to help us should
• for, or is that something that y’all are...” “...hopeful for, or is that something that y’all are pretty
• And in many ways, you can use this technology for bacteria, for viral, for what is needed for New World
• Just to clarify for Chair Metcalfe, I will apologize for my last name, for what it's worth.
• for being here.

Summary: The joint hearing focused on preparedness for the New World screwworm threat and brought together the House Committees on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism and Agriculture and Livestock. USDA officials, Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, and Texas Animal Health Commission leadership described the pest as a serious risk to livestock, wildlife, rural economies, and beef prices, and emphasized coordination among federal, state, industry, and Mexican partners. Witnesses repeatedly stressed that Texas is currently seeing no confirmed U.S. detections, but that recent confirmed cases in northern Mexico, including Nuevo León, remain a concern because of their proximity to the border. USDA testimony outlined current surveillance and response efforts, including more than 120 screw worm-specific traps along the Texas border and neighboring states, thousands of additional dual-purpose traps, wildlife inspections, weekly coordination with Mexico’s Senasica, and a new USDA New World Screwworm Directorate. Officials said the existing Panama sterile fly facility is maxed out at about 100 million flies per week, while a dispersal facility in Tampico is helping move flies farther north in Mexico. They also described plans for a retrofitted sterile fly facility in Metapa, Mexico, expected to come online in 2026, and a new domestic production facility at Moore Air Base, with phase one targeted for late 2026 or early 2027 and phase two adding substantially more capacity later. Members pressed USDA on timelines, production capacity, the reliability of Mexican reporting, the risk from wildlife, and whether modular or mobile facilities could be deployed faster. USDA said it is also exploring innovative technologies, including a genetically engineered sterile male fly, but that such tools still require EPA review and field validation. Commissioner Miller highlighted Texas biosecurity efforts, five permanent inspection stations, cooperation with FDA and EPA on treatments such as Exzolt, and other pest issues affecting Texas agriculture. He also noted research into fly bait and private-sector efforts to speed sterile fly production. Texas Animal Health Commission officials described extensive state preparedness work, including weekly coordination calls, field response trainings, outreach to producers and veterinarians, and a Texas Screwworm Response Team. They said Texas has trained more than 100 inspectors and other personnel, with additional trainings planned, and that the state is expanding its cattle fever tick rider program. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing; the main action was the exchange of testimony and questions about readiness, surveillance, and facility timelines.

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• Do we have questions for staff? I have several questions for you, Megan.
• Do we have questions for staff? I have several questions for you, Megan.
• I'm open for amendments.
• Do we have questions for Ms. Pillar? Thank you. Do we have questions for Ms. Pillar?
• Thank you for that. Thank you for that response.

Summary: The House Education Committee first heard House Bill 2246, which would update school discipline rules for firearm-related violations. Committee staff explained that the bill extends existing firearm expulsion and readmission provisions to charter schools, state tribal education compact schools, the School for the Blind, the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, and educational service districts, and would allow governing boards to deny readmission or limit participation in activities after a firearm-related incident. Representative Lowe said the bill was prompted by a local incident and was intended to give districts more flexibility and clarity while still ensuring students continue receiving educational services. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with constitutional rights to public education, whether it applies to imitation firearms or social media threats, and whether the school board or administration should make the initial discipline decision. OSPI testified “other,” noting concern about limiting appeals to one reconsideration and citing 48 firearm-related expulsions and 198 suspensions in 2023-24. Team Child testified in opposition, arguing the bill would make reentry harder and could unnecessarily exclude students from extracurriculars after they had served their discipline period. The public hearing on HB 2246 closed with 246 pro, 7 con, and 1 other signed in. The committee then heard House Bill 2360, which would allow public and private schools to maintain stock albuterol under a statewide standing order for use in asthma or other respiratory emergencies. Staff described the bill as authorizing trained school personnel or nurses to administer school-supplied albuterol in certain circumstances, including on school property, buses, and sanctioned excursions, with limited liability protections and a refusal option for employees not wishing to administer it. Representative Donaghy said the bill was meant to address life-threatening asthma attacks, especially when a student’s own inhaler is unavailable or when emergency response times are long. OSPI and the Washington State Nurses Association/School Nurse Organization of Washington testified in support, emphasizing the prevalence of asthma, the bill’s permissive nature, and the need for a standing order. The Department of Health had sent a letter asking to strike one section, and some witnesses raised concerns about administering albuterol to students without a prior prescription or diagnosis. Opponents, including a school nurse, argued the bill should wait until the state has clearer protocols, more training, and better staffing, and said nurses should not be asked to diagnose or medicate without physician orders. Supporters, including a pediatric pulmonologist and school nurses, said stock albuterol is safe, can prevent emergency room visits and deaths, and should be paired with parent notification and follow-up care. The public hearing on HB 2360 closed with 113 pro, 2 con, and 1 other signed in.

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• This is an area where bipartisan agreement should be possible, and I'm really hoping for that.
• </c> for them at that time. for them at that time.
• I do think it has a high price tag. I'm going to go ahead. I'll be voting for it.
• </c> for continuing education for students. for continuing education for students.
• I'm hoping to Okay. hearings? I'm hoping to Okay.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration