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• We already have a standard operating procedure in place here, so with that, I close.
• Space Force, creating a new national security standard.
• overreach in one investigation the AG obtained bank records without a subpoena or following the standard
• The bill seeks to protect the privacy and dignity of all Texans, to uphold ethical standards. and state
• Good morning I'm William Hurley. and Eisenhower Fellow, founder of the IEEE Quantum Computing Standards

Bills: HB3146 , HB3719 , HB3895 , HB3923 , HB4748 , HB4751 , HB4936 , HB4952 , HB4990 , HB4991 , HB5061 , HB5196 , HB5238 , HB5246 , HB5487

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code

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• Senate Bill, 1514, seeks to enact a minimum standard for responding to anaphylactic reactions in public
• The art center, the same standards of transparency or accountability. There's 2 separate things.
• And eventually the standard of education that is accessible to all students just won't be.
• that there should be some things that a consistent across the board like teachers certification, a standard
• It's very important that as we move forward, not only our schools of hope held to the highest standards

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So this is an attempt to harmonize more than having a standard percent increase. Mr.
• So why didn't you standardize across all those for this budget? Was it too much money? What? Mr.
• So nursing, for example, requires a specific licensure, a specific kind of standard to provide that care
• what the department would propose as we propose the governor's budget, which is to apply regular standard
• That's kind of a standard, isn't it? Yes. And it would apply to areas outside of Medicaid as well.

Committee: Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate Appropriations HR Division met with all members present to review the medical services portion of the HHS budget. Sarah Aker, Executive Director of Medical Services, walked the committee through several budget items, including HCBS cost-to-continue adjustments, the DD bed assessment, expansion of value-based purchasing, targeted rate increases for home health and QSP services, and the cross-disability waiver. Members generally supported the targeted increases for home health and QSP, and Aker explained that the cross-disability waiver funding would support startup work, service design, and infrastructure ahead of a planned July 1, 2028 implementation. The committee spent significant time on rate-setting and provider payment issues. Members discussed ambulance rate rebasing, with several senators expressing concern that the proposed increase was too high relative to peer states; the committee ultimately moved toward reducing that item to $1 million rather than zero so it could be revisited in conference committee. They also discussed a House-added critical access hospital networking grant and similarly leaned toward reducing it to $1 million. Aker explained the department’s value-based purchasing plans, including use of a vendor selected through RFP, and clarified how the department’s existing Medicaid managed care and hospital value-based programs work. A major portion of the meeting focused on long-term care and basic care payments, including a House-added extension of the $5 per day basic care add-on and a proposed shift in nursing facility incentive grants toward a withhold-based model. Senator Mathern indicated he would bring an amendment to delay or modify the withhold change, and Aker said the department would prefer language that directly addresses whether a withhold may be implemented. Members also discussed 1915(i) services, FMAP changes, the Medicaid legacy system modernization carryover, and a House-added legislative intent section on medical assistance. The committee adjourned for the morning with plans to return later to continue Human Services budget work and revisit unresolved items in conference committee.

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• So by including good faith and the definition for it, we set a standard, and that's important.
• ensures that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly following Florida's environmental goals and legal standards
• The bill targets unauthorized weather modification and geoengineering, not standard meteorological or
• kids that made it through public school, I always thought there was too much emphasis placed on standardized
• And it's going to place it back, the onus back on... ...struggle with taking standardized tests, and

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including visiting student groups, chambers of commerce, and apprenticeship participants. Senators also observed a moment of silence for a fallen Walton County deputy and later for the late John Pasadoma. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with most bills passing overwhelmingly and several amendments adopted along the way. Among the major measures, SB 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers passed 37-0 after debate and an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties; SB 7020 on open government and cybersecurity information passed 37-0; SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund was adopted by voice vote; SB 944 reducing insurance overpayment claim deadlines for psychologists passed 37-0; SB 878 expanding misdemeanor probation treatment provisions to controlled substances passed 36-1; SB 538, the state court system package, passed 37-0; SB 480 on nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans passed 32-4; SB 472 on correctional-facility education credit for licensure passed 37-0; and SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification passed 28-9 after extensive debate about enforcement, federal preemption, and the bill’s purpose. Later, the Senate passed CS/HB 421 on peer support for first responders 37-0 after substituting the House companion, and SB 164 on vessel accountability advanced with a technical amendment. SB 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools drew the most extended debate and multiple amendments; it changes testing, promotion, teacher evaluation, certification, and facilities rules, and passed 37-0. The chamber also passed SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements 36-0, SB 316 creating series LLCs 35-1, and SB 384 on annexing state-owned lands 36-0. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget schedule guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper for SB 2500 and SB 2502, and adjourned until April 9.

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• So by including good faith and the definition for it, we set a standard, and that's important.
• The bill targets unauthorized weather modification and geoengineering, not standard meteorological or
• kids that made it through public school, I always thought there was too much emphasis placed on standardized
• going to create less stress for our kids that are going through school that struggle with taking standardized
• Senator Osgood just said is true: the fact that there's so much stress and anxiety around these standardized

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including state championship athletic teams, visiting chambers of commerce, apprentices, students, and other guests. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with no committee reports or executive messages on the desk. A moment of silence was held for Walton County Deputy William Will May, who died in the line of duty. Among the major bills passed was SB 234, which strengthens restrictions on resisting law enforcement officers and increases penalties related to manslaughter of an officer; an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties was adopted, and the bill passed 37-0. The Senate also passed SB 7020 on open government review of certain cybersecurity information, SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, SB 944 reducing the overpayment claim period for insurers/HMOs seeking reimbursement from licensed psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, SB 878 extending probation treatment options for misdemeanor offenses involving controlled substances, SB 538 updating the state court system, SB 480 expanding nonprofit agricultural medical benefit plans, SB 472 giving correctional education credit toward professional licensure, SB 86/House companion 421 expanding peer support for first responders to include support personnel, SB 164 on vessel accountability, SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements, SB 316 creating Series LLC rules, and SB 384 requiring notice to legislative delegations before municipal annexation of state-owned lands. The most debated measure was CS/CS/SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification, which Garcia said would prohibit unauthorized atmospheric interventions, create reporting and enforcement mechanisms through DEP, and impose felony penalties; Polsky questioned the bill’s practicality, federal preemption issues, and agency capacity, while supporters said it would address public concerns and close loopholes. The Senate also passed CS/SB 166 on public school administrative efficiency after adopting several amendments affecting school purchasing timelines, third-grade retention exemptions, teacher contracts, certification, facilities planning, and an OPPAGA study of cost-per-student-station limits; senators debated testing, teacher evaluations, and school accountability. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget process guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper on SB 2500 and SB 2502 amendment deadlines, and then adjourned until April 9.

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• At the hearing, both Ranking Member Ken Cantwell and I requested an Army memo outlining its standard
• So we would love to hear about that today, whether the standards laid out in Ian Wan's oversight are
• inspectors with mechanic self-inspection, I think was the wrong approach, and the airworthiness standards
• And I think the industry writ large also thinks it's the gold standard.
• shortages are affecting the the company's ability to safe to maintain its safety and production standards

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.

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• This goes over what's considered to be the national standards for this.
• So House File 1424 was developed out of these national standards and out of a local kinship licensing
• So to achieve these goals, this bill aligns with national kin-specific standards in three specific ways
• Generations United, who's a national leader that contributed to the development of kin-specific standards
• Therefore, we support these changes to address and mitigate these barriers, including a standard for

Bills: HF1367 , HF2732 , HF1897 , HF1424 , HF1383 , HF2728 , HF2863 , HF1685 , HF2929

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• does is it moves that to the cooling off period of about 72 hours, which is with they say, is a standard
• So that they're not able to so in in your amendment, 72 hours becomes standard an automatic.
• directly supervised by an athletic coach who has successfully met the required background screening standards
• We want to Arthur hearing which actually has a higher standard and then beyond a reasonable doubt.
• But there is not one standard mechanism of establishing help with that relationship looks like and what

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• compared to say Medicaid, which is not the best coverage in the world, but it is at least a floor and a standard
• So I guess my follow-up to that would be there is no standard in this world now as to Once the written
• So there's no standard from the for the platform at this point. So reasonable.
• 65 day, whatever it is, standard or requirement and it is that possible. >> Senator Corey, thank you
• So what it does is it says if the pleading standard is met, you go to and filed with the court.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• we develop something that is in conformity to one degree or another with other states' national standards
• and, quite frankly, global standards.
• Meeting Act standards. Madam Chair, Representative Paragon. I apologize for the mispronunciation.
• It includes a fair and clear standard for workers to follow to notify their employers of their need to
• The bill would remove the current standard that is fair and clear for notifying employers of leave.

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

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• And our qualification standard for that is that they have to prove that they’ve removed 40 vessels in
• We don't wait for it to get through the criminal court system because the standard is that they get a
• We don't wait for it to get through the criminal court system because the standard is that they get a
• We don't wait for it to get through the criminal court system because the standard is that they get a
• There's not a standard way to anchor a vessel.

Summary: The subcommittee received an overview from FWC Deputy Director in Law Enforcement Lt. Col. Rob Rowe on boating safety, derelict vessels, and marine debris. On boating safety, he said FWC uses inspections, BUI enforcement, public education campaigns, boater education courses, warnings, and citations to reduce accidents and fatalities. Members asked about probable cause for stops, geofenced safety messages, boating education age requirements, and common violations such as life jacket issues. Rowe said most stops are based on probable cause, the education requirement currently applies to those born after Jan. 1, 1988, and FWC is considering whether broader education requirements would improve safety. The committee then focused heavily on derelict vessels. Rowe explained the legal definition of a derelict vessel, the at-risk and nuisance vessel tools used to intervene earlier, and the V-TIP voluntary turn-in program. He described the removal process, including owner notification, a 21-day administrative hearing period, contractor selection, and disposal/recycling, and said FWC works with local governments, emergency management, and sometimes the Coast Guard on larger pollution-related cases. Members asked about timelines, costs, salvage rules, title issues, and jurisdictional differences between state, county, city, and federal authorities. Rowe said the agency has added staff and grant tools, but continued funding remains important, and he noted that local governments can also use ordinances to address floating structures, liveaboards, anchoring, and storm-related risks. On marine debris, Rowe said FWC works with DEP, FDACS, NOAA, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, local governments, and volunteers to remove debris ranging from plastics to storm-damaged fishing gear and derelict vessels. He said hurricane events greatly increase debris and derelict vessel removals, and the agency is updating the Florida Marine Debris Reduction Plan with partners. The meeting ended after members and the vice chair emphasized local tools such as mooring fields and pumpout enforcement, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any formal vote or action beyond rising without objection.

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• </c> now that we have a higher standard now that we have a higher standard deduction<00:14:47.760><c>
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• In Minnesota, the standard deed transfer tax rate is 0.33% of the price paid for real property.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The EHR will bring DSH up to modern hospital electronic standards.
• So there are some standard ratios that we used, debt service ratio and the like.
• So there are some standard ratios that we used debt service ratio and the like.
• So we did, whether are some standard ratios that we used debt service ratio and the like.
• align with the National Institute for Medical Respite Care Certification Standards.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held a May Revision hearing covering several health-related budget proposals and broader concerns about the state’s budget structure. The Chair opened by praising some May Revision changes, such as added health IT funding, county administration support tied to Medi-Cal changes, a delay in Medi-Cal cuts for some lawfully present immigrants, and additional support for Covered California subsidies, while criticizing proposed increases in Medi-Cal premiums, changes to senior eligibility, the lack of a Medi-Cal dental solution, and other reductions affecting counties, mobile crisis units, workforce incentives, and physician shortages. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state’s budget condition remains weak despite progress on the structural deficit, and the Department of Finance said the May Revision uses a mix of reductions, reforms, revenue proposals, and fund shifts to cut out-year deficits. The committee first heard Department of State Hospitals proposals, including adjustments to county bed billing authority, contract exemption language for online clinical/pharmacy subscriptions, reversion of unspent funds, a revised Metro Central Utility Plant replacement project, electronic health record implementation, and workforce development funded partly through Behavioral Health Services Act resources. DSH also described savings and realignments in incompetent-to-stand-trial and conditional release programs, including extending the independent placement panel program and shifting funds to support additional bed capacity and a mental health rehab center. Members asked about the use of BHSA funds for workforce programs, and the department said the proposal would replace General Fund support with BHSA reimbursements. The Emergency Medical Services Authority proposed funding for statewide behavioral health crisis response guidance and for enterprise system development, and the Department of Managed Health Care proposed modernization of its complaint system and claims-settlement data system to improve oversight and comply with AB 3275. The largest discussion centered on the administration’s BHSA spending plan under Proposition 1, including state-directed prevention, workforce, and other uses, plus General Fund offsets for existing programs. The LAO questioned whether some proposed offsets fit Proposition 1’s non-supplant and eligible-use requirements, while the administration argued the uses were consistent with the measure and that the state-directed share can be adjusted annually. The Commission for Behavioral Health’s proposals drew the most public and member concern. The administration proposed cutting the commission’s Innovation Partnership Fund from $20 million to $10 million and reducing the Community Advocacy Program by $6.7 million, while redirecting BHSA dollars to other state purposes and direct services. Commissioners, advocates, and several members argued the cuts would weaken community voice, reduce support for underserved populations, and disrupt grants already in process; they also objected to using BHSA funds to backfill General Fund commitments. Public commenters, including youth, disability, behavioral health, LGBTQ, tribal, veteran, immigrant, and community-based organization representatives, overwhelmingly opposed the cuts and urged preservation of prevention, advocacy, mobile crisis, and innovation funding. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• up confirmations of the School Trust Lands Director and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards
• I'm the executive director of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, lovingly known
• My desire to serve on the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board comes from my passion for
• </c><00:35:41.080><c> Board</c> Educator Licensing and Standards Board Educator Licensing and Standards
• If confirmed, I hope to support strong licensure standards while ensuring pathways into the profession

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• H.642 appropriately approves revocation standards.
• standards, clear public safety<00:49:15.720><c> criteria,</c><00:49:16.840><c> and</c><00:49:17.000>
• . standards. standards.
• </c> standards, and case transfer protocols. standards, and case transfer protocols.
• For an example of that would be if the permit requires a standard of trees to act as a buffer, cutting

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• And Darryl introduced his, and I, Standards of ethics in public office.
• He has moral courage and the highest ethical standards.
• But you set a standard, and I thank you so much for that.
• But you set a standard, and I thank you so much for that.
• of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day in Florida. Later, the Senate adopted a memorial-style recognition of the Florida Channel’s 30 years of legislative coverage. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on health care coverage, veterinary licensure, and affordable housing. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a public assistance/Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described five major changes: stronger anti-fraud authority, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services through a waiver, pharmacy program changes to reduce costs, and a SNAP fraud-reduction plan with photo ID and work requirements. Democrats offered amendments to condition the work requirement on Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP photo ID use by caregivers, seniors, disabled people, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators then questioned implementation details, exemptions, and eligibility impacts. The bill was placed on the calendar for third reading. The Senate also passed CS/HB 7031 on taxation, substituting it for the Senate bill and adopting a technical amendment, by a vote of 34-0. The chamber passed a series of other bills, generally after substituting House companions and adopting technical amendments. These included a computer science education bill adding digital literacy and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry bill and related public records exemption, a bill designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, a local government electronic payments bill, a legal tender bill repealing a sunset on gold and silver recognition, public records exemptions for gold/silver custodians and stablecoin-related entities, a stablecoin pilot program, local government spending transparency requirements, a digital voyeurism bill expanding privacy protections to private fenced yards, an insurance licensing bill allowing high school students to complete insurance/personal finance coursework, and a medical freedom bill addressing vaccine information, conscience exemptions, ivermectin access, and the mRNA mandate sunset. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, with recorded votes ranging from 31-3 to 34-0.

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• This bill sets a clear, science-based standard for the handling of biosolids.
• So what I've proposed to solve that problem is a different standard. What do we say?
• This change aligns with statute standards, reclassification language using forward a law.
• Remember those standards on slavery?
• Uniform standards for political activities.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And at that time, we were doing something that is unheard of by today's standards.
• state and federal law, but as long as it's not in conflict with this standard, which is adherence to
• at the next ALF that also provides those services and meets those standards.
• There’s a place for standards, and it should be based on... ...said. And everyone doesn’t do that.
• There’s a place for standards, and it should be based on merit. But if the HR manager, if the...

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to fallen service members. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar focused on a series of bills, with most measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support after brief explanations and floor debate. Several bills were temporarily postponed, but the body took up and passed multiple others, often substituting identical House companions before final passage. The first major measure, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, drew extensive supportive debate from senators who described debate as a civic skill that builds confidence, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, especially for students in public schools and underserved communities. An amendment creating a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, expanding access through public-private partnerships, and establishing coach training was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed 37-0. The Senate also passed SB 1072 creating an Anti-Semitism Task Force, with a late-filed amendment clarifying that the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is not intended to infringe First Amendment rights; that bill also passed 37-0. Other measures passed included a PFAS bill phasing out firefighting foam containing forever chemicals and setting testing, reporting, and enforcement requirements; an expansion of the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program; student health and safety legislation expanding seizure-response training in schools; updates to funeral and cemetery regulation; protected cell captive insurance company legislation aimed at increasing insurance market capacity; nonprofit corporation updates; child welfare reforms streamlining foster-care medication approvals and related procedures; salvage title/e-signature changes; and forensic client services changes allowing certain APD clients to be housed with other secure forensic residents. Most of these bills were passed after substituting House companions and received unanimous votes. The most contentious debate came on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Senator Yarborough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting DEI practices he described as discriminatory or ideological, while several amendments sought to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances such as LGBTQ Pride Month. Those amendments were rejected, and debate continued on the bill’s scope and exemptions, but the transcript ends before final disposition of SB 1134 is shown.

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• Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for the Commission on Professional Standards and Education
• already work with the schools when it comes to returning the child, making sure that they've met the standards
• already work with the schools when it comes to returning the child, making sure that they've met the standards

Committee: Assembly Education

Keywords: 909, all

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• and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards
• Senate Bill 763 by Alvarado relating to the renewal and review of standard permits for certain concrete
• Senate Bill 777 by Hughes relating to compensation and employment conditions standards by municipal charter