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• I am honored to continue this service.
• That is a service. Regarding other... Thank him for that. That is a service.
• For your public service, and what do you believe the goal of your service as Regents are?
• And thank you for your service on behalf of the state. Thank you very much for your service.
• services in the country.

Keywords: 970, all

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• Their feet to the fire and make sure that they're doing their job.
• We all are together in that effort, and they lead us, service providers.
• From the uh service provision stand, just to give you an approximate idea.
• Um, it would be nice to hear from the head of the juvenile justice Services at CYFD.
• I'm serving as the vice chair of the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee.

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• </c> receiving needed services. receiving needed services.
• In [clears throat] that health services.
• </c> services. Thank you very much. services. Thank you very much.
• And then practicing response at schools like we do with fire drills.
• Um uh like we do with fire drills.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2485, which would require cardiovascular screening for student athletes. The Department of Education and Department of Health said they support the bill’s intent but noted that many screenings are already part of existing school-entry and well-child exams. The Attorney General’s office asked for clarifying language on who performs the screenings, where results go, how “positive findings” are defined, how referrals would work, and whether funding would be appropriated if DOE must hire health professionals. The American Heart Association strongly supported the bill, citing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and arguing that sports physicals are an effective opportunity for early detection. No vote was taken, and the committee moved on after testimony. The committee then heard HB 89, concerning a school psychologist working group and possible licensing or credentialing of school psychologists. The Department of Education and Board of Psychology supported the measure. The Hawaii Psychological Association said it supports licensing school psychologists but asked to be included in the working group, arguing it is an important stakeholder. The Hawaii Association of School Psychologists opposed including HPA, saying the issue is between school psychologists and DCCA and that HPA is not part of their organization. Testimony and discussion focused on the long-running disagreement over whether school psychologists should be regulated under the Board of Psychology or another mechanism, and on title protection and scope of practice. No action was reported during this portion. The committee also took up HB 2445, relating to standardized emergency responses for immigration enforcement at or near schools. The Department of Education said it already issued internal law-enforcement guidance and questioned whether the bill was necessary, while also raising concerns about the bill’s 1,000-foot buffer language and the limits of school authority over activity off campus. The Board of Education echoed those concerns and suggested the bill may need clearer definitions. Supporters, including the White Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and an attorney testifying on Know Your Rights training, argued that recent federal changes have increased ICE activity near schools and that a law is needed to ensure clear, public protocols, staff training, and family protections. A student testifier said the measure was a top priority of the state student council. The transcript ends during testimony, with no vote or final committee action shown.

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• The support Medicaid, home and community-based services, hcbs waiver programs and related services.
• And ultimately any state government delivers services for its constituents.
• We have a subscription service with them.
• It's a infrastructure as a service but the actual hosting as infrastructure as a service.
• Also general services.

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• Defense Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
• Defense Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
• </c> service medal and Sea Service deployment service medal and Sea Service deployment ribbon<06:57:50.120
• Medal, and Army Service Ribbon.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• They have adopted, but like the school district or the fire district, they don't adopt anything, and
• So this doesn't look like it would hit a fire district or school district to me because it's...
• And then I'll use the fire district or the fire department.
• And then I'll use the fire district or the fire department.
• Again, to my point, Representative Fowler, that it's not really changing the fire department.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And so how do we buy these services and how do we integrate them in a way that doesn't generate a lot
• AI is crucial for helping patients and doctors make sense of that fire hose.
• It's very difficult for startups in the healthcare services side to tap in.
• So there's something called fire and other health records mandatory.
• How do you charge for your services? How do you charge for your services?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• ><00:27:20.559><c> my</c> administrators about my teaching my administrators about my teaching my service
• 21.399><c> the</c><00:27:21.559><c> students</c><00:27:21.919><c> and</c><00:27:22.080><c> the</c> service
• to the students and the service to the students and the university<00:27:22.919><c> and</c><00:27:23.080
• Thank you, and thank you, everyone, for your service, and good morning.
• Kentucky Campus Free Speech Act passed by this honorable body in 2019, which allows professors who are fired

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 305, which would clarify and expand a healthcare workforce bill to explicitly include physician assistants and dietitians in efforts to address shortages, especially in rural areas. Rep. Fleming said the change was intended to help with Medicaid-related needs such as diabetes care and noted a decline in dietitian internship applications. Rep. Roarx supported the bill, emphasizing the value of dietitians in helping patients make practical nutrition changes. The bill received a unanimous favorable expression, 14-0, and was reported to the House floor. The committee then considered House Bill 427, which would create statewide 60-credit-hour transfer pathways for high-demand bachelor’s degree programs under the Council on Postsecondary Education. Rep. Grossl explained the bill is meant to prevent students from losing major credit when transferring between KCTCS and four-year institutions, using nursing as an example. Questions focused on rigor, dual credit, how high-demand programs would be selected, and the July 1, 2026 implementation date; the sponsor said CPE and faculty would map curricula and align standards. The Kentucky Student Rights Coalition testified in support, saying the bill would help students complete degrees faster and make credits count toward majors. HB 427 also passed unanimously, 14-0, with favorable expression. The committee then took up House Bill 424, as amended by a committee substitute. Rep. Tipton said the substitute removed language allowing up to six-year contracts and instead set up a process for four-year contracts and periodic performance reviews for faculty, including presidents, at public postsecondary institutions. He said the bill is intended to give universities clearer authority to remove underperforming employees and be more efficient with taxpayer dollars. Several faculty witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it would erode tenure protections, create arbitrary performance standards, and harm recruitment, retention, and academic freedom. The committee adopted the substitute and heard testimony, but no final vote on HB 424 is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• During Ron's service in El Salvador, he helped reduce illegal immigration to the U.S. by 80%.
• . to make our service possible.
• You did have a very strong reputation in your service in El Salvador.
• Thank you to the witnesses for your previous service and again for being here.
• Again, thanks for your service. Thanks. to your family for assisting you in that service.

Keywords: U.S. foreign policy, Mexico relations, Japan relations, border security, trade agreements, drug trafficking, ambassadorial nominations, intergovernmental communication

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on critical discussions concerning U.S. foreign policy, particularly relationships with Mexico and Japan. Notable attention was given to border security, trade agreements, and implications of drug trafficking. Ambassadorial nominees discussed their strategies to strengthen ties with these nations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing mutual challenges, particularly concerning security and trade. The committee engaged in extensive dialogue, highlighting the urgency of improving intergovernmental communications to deter drug trafficking and support democratic governance.

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• This will be my last time, but I'm fired up.
• </c> I know of has been fired or demoted. I know of has been fired or demoted.
• They fired all the people who Health.
• It is an service to the public.
• And if of the services they can provide.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• digital or mobile non-operating identification license for identification purposes for any government service
• For any government service or purpose.
• The bill requires the rate of towing to be the rate published in DPS's tow service agreement for the
• Additionally, PPS's tow service agreement for the location from which a vehicle is towed.
• I actually work in your area at Fire Station 27, and in that particular area of town we have quite a

Bills: HB2127, HB2257, HB2305, HB2573, HB2772, HB2941, HB2957

Keywords: special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement, safety fund, state funding, Arizona Revised Statutes, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges

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• </c> Around 3:45 that afternoon, the fire Around 3:45 that afternoon, the fire department<00:31:33.240
• FH PAP helped and supportive services.
• She noted that she had been in the Health and Human Services Committee that morning, where they had a
• </c> was in the Health and Human Services was in the Health and Human Services Committee<01:14:00.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chief Kevin Pierce, Plymouth Fire and Rescue. James Wheatley, Lebanon Fire, my hometown.
• James Wheatley, Lebanon Fire, my Rescue. James Wheatley, Lebanon Fire, my hometown.
• </c> Whereas the emergency medical services Whereas the emergency medical services has<00:17:50.480><
• </c><00:18:01.200><c> system</c> the emergency medical services system the emergency medical services
• </c><00:18:48.080><c> Now</c> emergency medical services week. Now emergency medical services week.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Across California, we're seeing an increase in intentional disruptions of worship services.
• In Carlsbad, agitators entered the Mission Church and disrupted the service from inside the sanctuary
• That's 10% of the nation's attacks on faith and worship services.
• But there is a line between expressing disagreement and intentionally disrupting a worship service.
• We just want to make sure that the evidence can support the Department of Social Services as well.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The first things he did is he came in and fired our ad agency, and I like to share that, Lee.
• We see our biggest turnovers in dining services and facilities. It's tough.
• These are a few of the programs, not all, but a few of the programs that we've added: Fire Science.
• again, because of the workforce education innovation funding that you've provided, the WEF funding, Fire
• It will be an awesome training facility for our fire science students. Aviation maintenance.

Keywords: 908, all

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• One of the first things he did is he came in and fired our ad agency, and I like to share that, Lee.
• We see our biggest turnovers in dining services and facilities. It’s tough.
• These are a few of the programs, not all, but a few of the programs that we've added: Fire Science.
• again, because of the workforce education innovation funding that you've provided, the WEF funding, Fire
• It will be an awesome training facility for our fire science students. Aviation maintenance.

Summary: The committee reconvened at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Dr. Flanagan and college leaders about NDSCS’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce training, and facilities needs. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, growing enrollment, and new or expanding programs in aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker training, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also emphasized the college’s partnerships with industry, including John Deere, Fargo Jet Center, Sanford, and Comdel Innovation, and said NDSCS plans to seek approval next session for a revenue bond to build a new dorm and to remodel the library into academic and allied health space. Allied health dean Deb Smith testified that her division is at capacity and needs a simulation center, more lab and classroom space, and expanded dental and OTA facilities to meet demand and accreditation needs. Committee members questioned Flanagan and staff about workforce shortages, especially faculty pay, and whether the college can staff additional growth. Flanagan said the biggest challenge is recruiting instructors because industry pays more, but noted some health care and adjunct hiring is possible because of schedule flexibility and benefits. He also discussed shifting resources away from lower-demand programs like power sports toward higher-demand areas such as automotive and aviation maintenance. Members also asked about the college’s identity as a technical institution, with Flanagan arguing North Dakota would benefit from a more defined tech-school system. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs across subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, noting that dual credit and early entry account for about 5.9% of total credit hours and 2.7% of formula funding. The analysis showed subsidized dual credit tuition revenue of about $5.5 million and unsubsidized revenue of about $2.9 million, with some institutions showing margins and others losses depending on the model. Members discussed whether K-12 funding should also be reflected, how payments to high schools and teachers are structured, and whether tuition-free dual credit would require replacing both tuition revenue and the current dual credit scholarship. No votes were taken; the committee simply received the presentations and discussed the findings.

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• One of the first things he did is he came in and fired our ad agency, and I like to share that, Lee.
• We see our biggest turnovers are in dining services and facilities. It’s tough.
• These are a few of the programs, not all, but a few of the programs that we’ve added: Fire Science.
• again, because of the workforce education innovation funding that you’ve provided, the WEF funding, Fire
• It will be an awesome training facility for our fire science students. Aviation maintenance.

Summary: The committee met at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Flanagan and campus leaders on the college’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce programs, facilities needs, and industry partnerships. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, the college’s strategic plan, and new or expanding programs such as aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also described the need for a new dorm and a remodel of the library into academic and allied health space, including a simulation center, to address capacity limits and support growth. Several committee members asked about program demand, faculty recruitment, pay competitiveness, and how the college shifts resources from lower-demand programs to high-demand ones. Industry partner Jim Albright of Comdell testified that the college has been essential to the local manufacturing workforce and that many employees and interns come from NDSCS. A major topic was dual credit. Flanagan said dual credit is important but financially challenging, noting that only a small share of dual credit students ultimately matriculate to NDSCS and that the college’s dual credit model is close to break-even. He explained that many dual credit credits are general education rather than CTE, and that the college pays instructors, supports high schools, and absorbs indirect costs. Williston State College President Bernal Herning added that his institution loses money on the front end but has shifted toward helping students complete associate degrees before high school graduation because many go directly to work after high school. Committee members questioned how dual credit is delivered, how instructors are qualified, and whether students are truly doing college-level work. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit statewide. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs and said the analysis shows dual credit is not profitable at several institutions once tuition, instructor payments, and overhead are included. Members asked how much of the cost is borne by students, families, and the state, and whether K-12 funding should also be considered. Discussion also covered the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, payments to high school teachers or schools, and the possibility of waiving tuition in the future. No votes were taken, and the committee mainly gathered information for the ongoing dual credit cost study.

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• Then coastal wetlands habitat, the services and functions that they provide in terms of the beneficial
• The services and functions that they provide in terms of the beneficial uses like recreation, marine,
• And then we'll do bluff-collapse drills like we do fire drills. That's what I was imagining.
• And then we'll do bluff-collapse drills like we do fire drills. That's what I was imagining.
• And the Fish and Wildlife Service did a study in Seal Beach where they assessed one approach, that of

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• So congratulations to Lauren on her MID internship and her service. That's a very big feat.
• Heavy-duty service vehicles, including those providing essential solid waste and recycling services,
• Jonathan dedicated more than 30 years to the City of Sacramento Fire Department.
• Jeff lived a life centered on family, service, and friendship.
• He saved countless lives through years of service. Brian had a passion for helping others.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Committee on Health and Human Services is called to order.
• The Committee on Health and Human Services is called to order.
• A little fired up over the last bill, but other than that, I'm good.
• My father required private pay services until he passed, and today my mother does.
• My father required private pay services until he passed, and today my mother does.

Summary: The committee first approved the March 11 minutes and heard a presentation from Nathan Smith, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services, on homelessness in Maricopa County. He described rising homelessness, especially among older adults, and said CASS uses low-barrier emergency shelter, family shelter, and an older-adult shelter with case management, behavioral health services, and partnerships with outside groups for food, banking, digital access, and other supports. Members asked about collaborations with mutual aid groups and about point-in-time data, and Smith said the county data could be drilled down through AZMAG. The committee then moved to legislation. HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, would bar businesses, schools, and government entities from denying services or employment based on medical interventions, with an amendment allowing schools to limit access during outbreaks or for certain infections. Supporters framed the bill as protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent, while opponents argued it would undermine employers’ ability to prevent disease spread. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2906, requiring one dental board member to be an active oral and maxillofacial surgeon, passed unanimously after testimony that the board needs surgical expertise for complex cases and anesthesia oversight. HB 2189, directing the Nursing Board to adopt rules for licensed health aides and routine ventilator care, also passed with an amendment and a 6-0 vote. HB 2403 appropriates $2.5 million in FY2027 for home and community-based services providers for elderly and physically disabled Arizonans. Supporters said the funding would help retain caregivers, whose wages have lagged for years, and argued home care is cheaper than hospitalization or institutional care; the bill passed 6-0. HB 2731 continued the Physician Assistant Board to 2030 and passed with a technical amendment, and HB 2730 continued the Occupational Therapy Board and passed as well. HB 2729 continued the Nursing Board to 2030; the board said it regulates about 150,000 licensees and handles thousands of complaints annually, and the bill passed 6-0. HB 2728 continued the Department of Economic Security and incorporated several previously vetoed policy provisions affecting SNAP, unemployment, and eligibility/redetermination rules. Speakers in opposition said it would make benefits harder to access and turn a continuation bill into a vehicle for controversial policy changes, while supporters argued it was part of the legislature’s oversight role. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to HB 2048, which limits utilization controls on FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications relative to opioids; supporters said it would improve access to non-opioid pain treatment and reduce opioid harm, while opponents warned it would bypass clinical review and raise costs. HB 2048 passed 4-3. Finally, HCR 2058 would require a comprehensive claim-level audit of Arizona Medicaid claims and direct recovery efforts for misappropriated funds; supporters said it could recover significant overpayments, while opponents questioned its incentives and overlap with existing oversight. The resolution passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.