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• base that they they usually knowledge base that they they usually gain<00:19:52.480> in<00:19
• <00:21:23.919> with<00:21:24.240> our<00:21:24.720> strongest best practice
• Any do you all have any experience, any knowledge on that?
• Do you all have any experience, any knowledge on that?
• "Practice that's not the way it has historically worked.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:55 26RS SB 22 – 04:52 26RS SB 46 – 0:34:36, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Education met with a quorum and opened the session by recognizing staff and an intern before taking up SB 22, relating to the dual credit scholarship program. Senator Jimmy Higdon presented the bill with Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools, explaining that it is a narrower version of a prior proposal that had been too broad and had drawn an unfavorable fiscal note. The bill would create a Grow Your Own teacher apprenticeship scholarship for students in registered teacher apprenticeship programs, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, allowing up to 20 dual credit courses total and no more than eight per year. It requires a district-approved commitment form, annual completion of at least one teaching-and-learning pathway course, and maintenance of a 2.75 GPA on scholarship-funded coursework. Students who withdraw or fail to meet academic requirements would lose eligibility and could be required to repay scholarship funds, though waivers for cause are included. The sponsor said the estimated costs were relatively modest at first and could grow over time, and described the program as a way to address the teacher shortage and help students earn an associate degree in high school and then complete teacher certification with less debt. Testimony from Nelson County Schools described the Lead Nelson model as a partnership among the district, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, and Western Kentucky University, with students beginning education coursework in high school, earning dual credit, and receiving clinical hours in classrooms earlier than in traditional preparation programs. Witnesses said the model includes key assessments, university oversight, and collaboration on curriculum and outcomes, and that it has already produced at least one teacher who returned to Nelson County. Members asked about the GPA cutoff, possible reinstatement after academic recovery, federal funding opportunities, the amount and structure of apprentice pay, and the role of postsecondary partners. Mary Taylor of the Kentucky Department of Education said there appears to be federal support for similar apprenticeship efforts and noted a possible U.S. grant opportunity, while the presenters said high school apprentices are paid hourly and adult apprentices average about $24,000 annually. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• This data collected from people without their knowledge or meaningful consent is weaponized to track
• And the changes that we made were legitimate issues that were both practical and constitutional.
• Our data is being sold without our knowledge, number one.
• Let's talk about what this bill means in practice on the ground in cities like mine.
• These campaigns were coordinated. residents' names without their knowledge or consent.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We want to ensure that instructional practices support the academic growth of our kids, but the social
• at the expense of hands-on learning, play, collaboration, and direct interaction with educators—practices
• changes in instruction technology without sufficient New Mexico-specific research to guide best practices
• know for me personally, we're kind of steering away from anything that really shows any of their knowledge
• If those screen locks aren't on there, then you never can get a true assessment of their knowledge unless

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• Being in private practice for over 30 years, I feel that I know private practice, patients, working at
• Being in private practice for over 30 years, I feel that I know private practice, patients, working at
• Being in private practice for over 30 years, I feel that I know private practice, patients, working at
• say this in general practice. say this in general practice.
• practical ways to protect the consumer. practical ways to protect the consumer.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered a long list of Governor’s messages for appointments to state boards and commissions, including the Board of Dentistry, Barbering and Cosmetology, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Real Estate Commission, Board of Naturopathic Medicine, State Boxing Commission, Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Pharmacy, and the Public Utilities Commission. Most nominees and supporting agencies testified in support, and many nominees simply stood on their written testimony. Several nominees also answered questions about their experience and the issues facing their boards, including dental insurance and Medicaid concerns, condo and real estate disputes, pharmacy regulation and telepharmacy, boxing and MMA rule updates, and medical board service in rural areas. The committee discussed some contested or notable nominations in more detail. Richard Emery’s nomination to the Real Estate Commission drew opposition testimony tied to a condo management dispute, and he responded by emphasizing the need for factual evidence, mediation and complaint data, and better consumer education. Trinette Kahui and Andrea Ushijima were also nominated to the Real Estate Commission, with broad support. For the Boxing Commission, Robin Jumawan described ongoing statutory updates, MMA-related work, and delegation of amateur boxing rules. For the Hawaii Medical Board, Elizabeth Ignacio was strongly endorsed by state and industry witnesses as highly qualified and familiar with rural health issues, while Rebecca Sawai also received support from the board and Kaiser Permanente. In the decision-making portion, the committee moved to advise and consent to nearly all nominees on the agenda. Senator McKelvey stated reservations about Richard Emery due to opposition and possible conflicts, and also about nominees who were not present at the hearing, specifically Corrine Muldrow Soto and Stacie Kealoha Inouye; Senator Lamasao also noted reservations on those absent nominees. The chair disclosed personal acquaintance with Dr. Sawai and Andrea Ushijima. The committee then voted to adopt the recommendations, with the noted reservations and one no vote on GM 697 reflected in the record, and later reconvened to take up Governor’s Message 514/515 for John Etemura as chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, where additional support testimony was heard from the Governor’s office, DCCA, and former consumer advocacy staff.

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• But what I envision is pharmacists using their knowledge and practicing within their scope to diagnose
• <02:35:09.040> and<02:35:09.400> practicing<02:35:10.160> within their knowledge
• and practicing within their knowledge and practicing within their<02:35:10.760> scope<02:35:11.920
• . practices. practices.
• . practice. practice.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator Brodeur has a deep knowledge and keen understanding We have turned to him on health care.
• Senator Brodeur has a deep knowledge and keen understanding of the health care space.
• Senator Brodeur's depth and knowledge of issues, though, doesn't just include policy.
• , along with a few practical procedural improvements.
• Along with a few practical procedural improvements.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.

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• I've been<00:14:30.399> in<00:14:30.560> that<00:14:31.120> practice<00:14:31.680
• And I have been practicing with DCM review projects for about 10 years now.
• Uh, as a standard practice, we are one and the same.
• Uh, as a standard practice, we are case.

Bills: SB88, SB337

Keywords: expungement, criminal records, courts, victim rights, rehabilitation, Alabama law, SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, 1136

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• This is a practical, evidence-based, and life-saving measure. It does not create new complexity.
• We cannot undo the past, but we can give the next generation the knowledge that I wish I had.
• AB 1985 is a practical solution.
• AB1985 is a practical solution.
• AB 2008 is a common-sense modernization effort that balances accountability with practicality.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• This House Bill 376 establishes best practices by updating the requirements for a central counting station
• These challengers often lack personal knowledge, making many of their challenges invalid.
• Well, personal knowledge is defined in Texas courts to include information based on one's observations
• Um, if they are not, if there, if there is actually personal knowledge and they are not following the
• If the Secretary of State doesn't believe they're in compliance with the personal knowledge requirement

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• This makes the renewal process more efficient and would allow experienced and knowledgeable VDRs to work
• House Bill 376 establishes best practices by updating the requirements for a Central Counting Station
• These challengers often lack personal knowledge, making many of their challenges invalid.
• , and includes logical conclusions based on underlying facts and knowledge.
• If they are not, if there is... is actually personal knowledge and they are not following the law, that

Bills: HB376, HB817, HB 1297, HB1478, HB1661, HB1783

Keywords: HB 817, Texas Election Code, majority vote, majority threshold, ranked-choice voting, preferential voting, instant runoff voting, vote reassignment, ballot ranking, election administration, public office election, Election Code Section 2.0215, runoff elections, plurality vs majority, voting systems, education reform, budget allocation, teacher retention, student performance, accountability measures

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• What I'm suggesting is that a licensed practical nurse, who is licensed...
• I'd like to point out a few practical considerations.
• We leave school with basic nursing knowledge.
• We leave school with a basic nursing knowledge.
• From there, her employer is responsible for providing. nursing knowledge.

Bills: SB57, SB405, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB222, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB815, HB949, HB1092, HB1214

Keywords: SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay

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• opportunities to build wealth for people in communities negatively impacted by previous cannabis practices
• opportunities to build wealth for people in communities negatively impacted by previous cannabis practices
• opportunities to build wealth for people in communities negatively impacted by previous cannabis practices
• We hope that this can help curb predatory lending practices and build trust with communities that have
• been previously harmed by cannabis-related policies and practices.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It says The governor is required to consider individuals who are knowledgeable of the industries that
• It may sound like a technology or a technical sales tax change, but in practice it can fall hardest on
• While supporters describe this as a modernization of the tax code, the practical effect is clear.
• In practical terms, this bill would not permit student organizations at colleges or K-12 campuses to
• The title says concerning civil rights violations involving discriminatory practices in public schools

Keywords: 981, all

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• Of the Civil Practice and remedies code.
• Walton, to your knowledge, have we had an issue with this?
• So let's say there's an attorney that is licensed to practice law in Florida, has been practicing for
• I've been licensed to practice law in Texas for 45 years.
• To intimidate them and to silence their speech has been a big part of my practice.

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• Well, as I read Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, it would require that all evidence
• Walton, to your knowledge, have we had an issue with this?
• So let's say there's an attorney that is licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Florida has been practicing for a long time, and they want to move to Texas.
• This has been a big part of my practice.

Bills: HB5621, HB4904, HB5067, HB5076, HB5081, HB5354, HB4862, HB3847, HB4088, HB4157, HB2966, HB2287, HB4203, HB4803, HB4737, HB5093, HB783, HB5411, HB4281

Keywords: HB 5621, consumer protection, Deceptive Trade Practices Act, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code, attorney general, consumer protection division, district attorney, county attorney, local prosecutor, civil investigative demand, CID, voluntary compliance, financial institution records, bank records, privacy, protective order, in camera review, trade secrets, insurer

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• my 16 and 17-year-olds must have been exposed to, and are currently being exposed to without my knowledge
• At least high school-aged kids should be able to have access and learn practical use before entering
• Kids feel like they're going through a... ...transformation and access to knowledge of what is happening
• You see, I'd read everything about ancient Egypt on the children's floor, and my hunger for knowledge
• Why are we not understanding that now we really should be embracing not only the knowledge of biology

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• To the best of my knowledge, yes.
• To the best of my knowledge, yes. legislature as required by Florida law, correct?
• to some of our consumer cases, there may be a contingency fee there, if it is a deceptive trade practice
• They are, you know, getting the knowledge, getting the practice, getting the complex skills needed, and
• getting the practice getting the complex skills needed and then you know we can't compete with private

Summary: The committee met to hear fiscal year 2026-2027 legislative budget requests from several justice-related agencies. The Florida Commission on Offender Review requested funding for investigator and revocation staff salary increases to address turnover, plus nonrecurring funds for Wi-Fi, seven vehicles, technology support, and commissioner salary adjustments. The State Courts Administrator presented a broad judicial branch request focused on trial court case-management technology, additional case managers, trust fund authority for child support hearing officers, courthouse furnishings, district court flexibility in staffing, a future courthouse for the Sixth District Court of Appeal, Supreme Court elevator replacement, POM accounting implementation support, judicial security liaison positions tied to the Florida Fusion Center, expanded senior management service authority, and judicial salary adjustments. The Office of the Attorney General outlined pay and operating requests for consumer protection, citizen services, ethics, crime compensation, victim services, vehicle replacement, IT and cybersecurity, lease and operating costs, and PALM-related expenses, while several senators questioned the office about outside counsel contracts, contingency-fee arrangements, transparency, and the use of private law firms. The Department of Corrections made the largest presentation, describing severe staffing shortages, high turnover, rising inmate populations, increased assaults, and heavy overtime use. Secretary Ricky Dixon said the agency’s request was driven by constitutional and public safety needs and included funding for operations, security equipment, inflationary costs, vehicle replacement, offender information system modernization, technology restoration, inmate health services, drug and food cost increases, staffing pilots, maintenance, security infrastructure, Florida PALM, recruitment and retention, and $56 million for new correctional housing units. Members asked about inmate labor, prison safety, overtime, vehicle breakdowns, and whether more National Guard support was needed; Dixon said the agency needed more staffing and pay competitiveness rather than a long-term military presence. A correctional officers’ union representative also urged support for pay raises, citing low pay and staffing concerns. No votes were taken on the budget requests. The chair allowed extended questioning, especially for the Department of Corrections, but noted time constraints and asked agencies to return in a later committee meeting, including FDLE, which was deferred because of a House site visit.

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• hey,<00:27:31.200> I'm The practice is, hey, I'm sorry, I forgot to put up my placard.
• <00:28:19.440> in<00:28:19.679> New It's been a practice in New Hampshire.
• Dr. to the best of your knowledge, do these apps, um, they're subscription-based, aren't they?
• Is there a provision here, or is it common practice for that to happen today?
• happen common practice for that to happen today?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He's a family physician, and his practice has been in the Phoenix area since 1999. This year.
• His practice has been in the Phoenix area since 1999, and he practices very close to my business right
• HB 2050, rate oxygen knowledge. HB 2051, HGS. HB 2049, radiation therapy rural county.
• HB 2050, radio oxygen knowledge. HB 2051, ATC is lactation care.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and welcomed Dr. Andrew Carroll as Doctor of the Day. Members also heard a proclamation recognizing January 13, 2026, as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with remarks highlighting the work of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and the importance of survivor-led prevention and awareness efforts. The chamber also offered brief personal remarks honoring former Senator Barbara Lange and noting Representative Khyl Powell’s recovery. The House then took up procedural business, including two motions related to adjournment: granting the Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and requesting the Senate’s consent for the House to do the same. Both motions passed by voice vote. The House also received a long list of first- and second-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including elections, water, education, health care, criminal justice, agriculture, transportation, and several memorials and resolutions. No substantive floor debate or final votes on individual bills occurred in this transcript. The House also announced committee schedules and cancellations for the day and following days, including meetings for Commerce, Education, Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Ways and Means. The chamber adjourned by motion until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

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• We do have a general practice of recognizing elected officials when they join us and taking them out
• I practiced all week, but I still failed. Every time my class was on the...
• I practiced all week, but I still failed. Every time my class was on the... COVID.
• It aligns the burden of proof with the burden of knowledge. The district proposes the IEP.
• The legislation brings Massachusetts into alignment with best practices across the country.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a hearing focused primarily on special education-related bills, with testimony centered on two major themes: transition planning for students aging out of school-based services at age 22, and the fiscal strain special education costs place on districts. Committee members explained hearing procedures, noted the House was in formal session, and periodically stepped out for votes while staff recorded testimony. A separate bill on special education due process was also taken up briefly, along with a bill on special education finance and another on equitable access/data reporting. On House Bill 752 and Senate Bill 313, witnesses from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, self-advocates, and Senator Comerford described the “Turning 22” transition as a crisis point that often leaves families without adult placements, services, or clear communication. Testimony emphasized earlier planning, more accountability, better data collection, and a commission to improve coordination and residential placement. Several parents and advocates shared personal accounts of traumatic transitions, delayed placements, and the need for plans to begin at least a year before age 22. The committee later closed testimony on these bills after hearing from all signed-up speakers. House Bill 4217, on special education due process, drew support from Representative Sullivan-Almeida, parents, and advocates who argued that the burden of proof should shift from families to school districts. Testimony described costly legal battles, delays, and parents having to become experts in reading instruction or hire advocates and attorneys to secure services. Brody Dwyer, a 10-year-old student with dyslexia, and his mother described how evidence-based instruction helped him after years of struggle. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 546/Senate Bill 317, which would require DESE to publish cross-tabulated data on race, disability, gender, income, and other factors; advocates said this would better expose disparities and help address the school-to-prison pipeline. Finally, on House Bill 691/Senate Bill 430, school leaders, educators, and union representatives testified that special education costs are outpacing district budgets and that increasing circuit breaker reimbursement and creating a commission to study long-term sustainability would help prevent staffing cuts and service reductions. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee repeatedly closed testimony on individual bills as speakers finished and moved through the agenda.