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• And so, if you're looking at a blood test to test your cholesterol, um, usually those get approved because
• And so, if you're looking at a blood test to test your cholesterol, um, usually those get approved because
• And so, if you're looking at a blood test to test your cholesterol, um, usually those get approved because
• Thank you. ...blood test to test your cholesterol, um, usually those get approved because it would cost
• that we collect these valuable materials that we collect these valuable materials as<00:32:07.080

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• And I'd say the vast majority did not perform as well when they were tested on it.
• and to make copies of those materials that are and specifically those materials that are going to actually
• From coming on campus to inspect materials.
• , we use all copyrighted material, they can walk the parents through, in a discussion, the material that's
• The adoption of health instructional materials for 2020.

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• Those two Senate provisions relate to the licensing for the testing facilities.
• There's been some concern that the accreditation process for testing facilities will not smoothly line
• um to the licensing for the testing um to the licensing for the testing facilities.<00:03:03.599
• facilities when the variance to testing facilities when the testing<00:03:22.319> facility<00
• As noted, we create a licensing variance for testing facilities.

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• first be tested and certified by a test first be tested and certified by a test lab<00:25:39.000
• during preliminary testing.
• during preliminary testing.
• during preliminary testing.
• during preliminary testing.

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Summary: The Minnesota House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee met to begin its session with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview from Secretary of State Steve Simon and elections director Paul Linnell on the state’s elections administration and budget needs. Simon said the office’s committee-jurisdiction budget request was for the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) election security grant match: Minnesota received about $1 million in federal funds in 2024 and needs a $200,000 state match to unlock the money for election security navigator work. He also previewed the office’s broader presentation on the 2024 election, outreach efforts, and election security. Simon described the 2024 election cycle as successful, saying his administrative goals were high turnout and low drama. He reported that Minnesota had very high turnout in the November election, with more than 3.27 million ballots cast and about 76.4% turnout, and noted that more than 1.3 million voters cast ballots before Election Day. He also highlighted outreach and accessibility efforts, including the Students Voting Program, Youth Day at the Capitol, National Voter Registration Day activities, expanded online voter tools in additional languages, and work to inform eligible Minnesotans about the Restore the Vote law for people leaving prison. He emphasized that elections are a team effort carried out largely by counties, cities, townships, and election judges. Linnell then explained the state’s election administration structure and responsibilities, including the Statewide Voter Registration System, candidate filing and election reporting systems, voting equipment certification, and post-election performance reviews. He said counties are central to voter registration updates and ballot preparation, and noted that in 2024 there were a handful of counties with ballot errors that required court action, with a vendor process change identified as a contributing factor. Committee members asked for more detail on the number and identity of the affected counties. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• nuclear testing. nuclear testing.
• nuclear testing and non-periferation. nuclear testing and non-periferation.
• at the Nevada Test Site.
• materials on HR 1327. materials on HR 1327. >> Without<02:21:50.720> objection.
• materials on HR 2259. materials on HR 2259. >> Without<02:34:33.920> objection.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• But enabling the student and sending them in to be tested because it talks about providing testing for
• This is not sending them off for additional testing or diagnostic testing.
• Obviously, there's a lot of new material. material.
• It's talking about instructional materials.
• We will take all of your materials, but take any personal belongings; all the other materials will arrive

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• Michael Beauchamp: Every child in the state already gets the bilirubin test.
• : rubin test does, and with no additional cost.
• And there is already an act of Florida code in Medicaid for this combined test.
• Michael Beauchamp: That second test will unequivocally identify 24 kids with this disease, allow them
• We want them to have adequate time to take the test.

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• It provides vetted materials that students can search via keyword or find guidance for where to start
• prep materials for AP tests and college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT, and not to mention the
• Students can take practice tests and get real-time feedback with this program.
• <00:13:07.200> for career preparation materials for career preparation materials for students
• <00:29:09.279> has on purchasing library materials has on purchasing library materials has

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• facilitation of the elillicit material. facilitation of the elillicit material.
• <00:13:11.279> was of procedures and if the material was of procedures and if the material
• It requires intake screening and voluntary testing, such as at the job intake.
• So I totally agree with the parts of your bill where we talk about doing testing right away.
• So I totally agree with the parts of your bill where we talk about doing testing right away.

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• agricultural land And um that material agricultural land And um that material would<00:41:42.400
• are looking to do this tighter testing are looking to do this tighter testing um<01:28:24.560>
• follow-up test to see the response. follow-up test to see the response.
• to be tested, right? to be tested, right?
• path that you would do your testing on? path that you would do your testing on?

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• results and publish the results of any testing along with their own analysis.
• Of the 16 metals tested, 12 were present in every tampon, including lead.
• We are also concerned about the duplicative and costly testing.
• And companies that supply materials for those products.
• Variability in lab practices or capacity of testing laboratories.

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• Um, but if I just do our soil test at Oklahoma State recommends, I will over time build my soil test
• and post-testing for...
• land applied and then testing the...
• We do water testing; why don't we test biosolids?
• We do water testing, why don't we test biosolids?

Summary: The meeting focused on the use of biosolids on farm and ranch land, with testimony from Oklahoma State University experts, a conservation official, and an engineering representative about the benefits, risks, and regulatory implications. Dr. Lusk described OSU’s long history of soil fertility research and said biosolids can provide nutrients and organic matter, but also may carry contaminants such as PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pathogens. He emphasized that many questions remain unanswered, especially about contaminant uptake into soil, crops, livestock, and humans, and said existing EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations address some treatment and application standards but may not fully cover PFAS. Dr. Arnell expanded on nutrient management, explaining that biosolids can function similarly to manure as a fertilizer source, especially for nitrogen and phosphorus, but should be tested, incorporated into soil, and applied under permit conditions to reduce runoff and other losses. He said PFAS testing methods are not yet standardized and that more research is needed to determine sampling protocols, movement in soil, and long-term effects. Committee members asked whether farmers and ranchers should be notified of risks, whether PFAS is currently tested, how many counties use biosolids, and what research would be needed for a dissertation-level study. The witnesses generally agreed that landowners should be informed of known risks and uncertainties, but said the science is still developing. Dr. Arnell said a unified testing method is needed before reliable PFAS monitoring can be done, and suggested that a multi-year study would be required to understand soil movement, crop uptake, and livestock impacts. Greg Scott of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission framed the issue as a waste-management problem, noting that human waste streams contain contaminants and that soil type affects how pollutants move; he said sandy soils pose greater movement risks than clay soils and that current best practice is incorporation, careful timing, and avoiding steep or sensitive sites. He also said PFAS are widespread and not naturally occurring in the way some other compounds are, and that liability and cleanup costs are major concerns. Mary Elizabeth Mock of Garver Engineering focused on the practical and financial consequences of a possible moratorium on land application, saying most of Oklahoma’s biosolids are currently land applied and would otherwise have to go to landfills. She warned that many landfills are nearing capacity, tipping fees could rise sharply, and cities such as Tulsa and Norman could face large increases in disposal costs, which would ultimately be borne by ratepayers and taxpayers. She also said septic system maintenance costs could rise if land application options shrink, potentially leading to deferred maintenance and system failures. Mock urged a tiered, data-driven approach to PFAS regulation and said advanced treatment technologies may help in the future, but they are still emerging and expensive. No votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and member questions.

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• Virtually everything material-wise.
• particular type of testing.
• Most of the criminal tests are on.
• or receive the test?
• You have time to pass the test.

Bills: SB 36, HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense

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• Just recently, a shrimp testing firm tested the shrimp from various restaurants in the Galveston area
• Do they test the shrimp? Do they have standards in place?
• They don't normally test any of the actual product; they just kind of look at the paperwork.
• Okay, let's test it. Ooh, this stuff's bad. Currently, they do not destroy that product.
• The FDA catches people doing this every quarter, and they're only testing less than one percent.

Bills: HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• Just give me, I need to pass some material, okay.
• Booksellers are not putting harmful material in kids' hands.
• These types of materials that are being targeted at our kids.
• I passed the equivalency test in high school.
• The bar tests all aspects of law, and I think this is important.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• other part of this that he added and suggested was that we allow an option for a paper-and-pencil test
• He mentioned that in a lot of areas it's hard for students to get into a testing center.
• And some students just do better with a paper-and-pencil test than they do on a computer test.
• 00:03:54.560> develop University of Kentucky to develop University of Kentucky to develop materials
• and curricula for degree materials and curricula for degree program<00:03:57.160> in<00:03:57.320

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• So materials, presentations, they are all there, recordings of each of the meetings.
• How was that tested? Are we, are we, are we...
• “How was that tested?
• They might range from $15 to $40 to pay for the materials.
• They might range from $15 to $40 to pay for the materials.

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• My pregnancy test even came back negative.
• , mental health support, nutrition counseling, lactation services, education, and material supplies.
• , mental health support, nutrition counseling, lactation services, education, and material supplies.
• , mental health support, nutrition counseling, lactation services, education, and material supplies.
• , mental health support, nutrition counseling, lactation services, education, and material supplies.

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• Whole Foods and testing for pesticides. Whole Foods and testing for pesticides.
• , and you folks are testing.
• was originally tested. was originally tested.
• >> test the cord. >> test the cord. >> Exactly. >> Exactly.
• So it's the<02:22:48.560> material the material the material >> that's<02:22:49.359>

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Summary: The Department of Health presented its supplemental budget requests and described several sources of uncertainty affecting federal funding, including policy changes, shutdown-related disruptions, and shifting appropriations proposals in Congress. Officials said some federal grants had been terminated and then restored, but the department still faces added administrative burden to access funds. They also said trust in public health institutions has declined, and outlined efforts to respond through community engagement, website cleanup, social media, and transparency dashboards. The department highlighted staffing and operations issues, noting a 29.7% vacancy rate and the success of its hiring pilot under Act 291, which has hired 38 candidates with an average 95-day hiring timeline. On the budget side, officials said the supplemental request includes increases in general, special, and revolving funds, and they walked through the first major general fund item for emergency medical services. After discussion, they said the EMS request was reduced from $8 million to $4.5 million to cover collective bargaining increases and keep contracts whole through August 2027. Behavioral health items included the payment crisis center in Ewa, which has connected more than 2,000 people to services, though roughly one-third remain unconnected or return frequently. Members questioned the quality of follow-up data and whether the program is reducing repeat use. The department also discussed state hospital decompression efforts, including use of the behavioral health crisis center, transfers to community hospitals, neighbor-island placements, and direct discharge to long-term care facilities; officials said the hospital is licensed for 292 beds and has seen census pressures rise again. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on Kalaupapa/Kalawao jurisdiction and preservation after patient care ends. Members pressed the department on the lack of a clear statewide plan, the roles of DOH, DNR, and DHHL, and what happens to land, buildings, and the cemetery after the last patient leaves. DOH said the current law is unclear on an end date, that the proposed bill would change the law, and that the landowners’ agreements with the National Park Service and each other will shape the transition. Officials said they would provide more information at a later hearing.

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• I do know that in other states there are state tests as opposed to a national test option, so the department
• as opposed to a national test option so the department is always open to State tests as opposed to a
• test.
• And so going in and having to do a pre-approval of even non-core materials or core materials, it's just
• Of even non-core materials or core materials. It's just bogging down that already behind system.

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