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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Administrative Rules Committee Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- These exempt tests include FDA-waived tests and other tests that are determined by the board to be equivalent
- licensing requirements for primates, clarifies disease testing requirements for swine, and under Egg
- was not required as well.
- All of these requirements are already required for lodging businesses.
- testing opportunities.
Summary:
The committee first approved the December 3 minutes, then heard a request from the Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice to amend its proposed rule on exempt test methods to add certain closed-system DNA/RNA tests, including rhinovirus. After testimony explaining that the board had considered late comments from BioMérieux and wanted the rule record to reflect that review, the committee agreed to a limited amendment and passed the motion unanimously.
The Department of Agriculture then outlined broad rule updates affecting dairy, eggs, poultry, pesticides, animal health, environmental mitigation, and the Egg Product Utilization Commission. The commissioner said the changes mostly clarified existing requirements, updated references, and reduced some burdens, such as easing dairy hauler training/licensing timing and clarifying out-of-state grade A milk language. Members asked about dairy industry decline, the APUC scoring system, and the rationale for the milk-hauler and out-of-state milk provisions.
The State Board of Dental Examiners presented extensive rule changes tied to recent legislation and workforce issues, including a new professional health program for dentists, expanded duties for assistants and hygienists, broader local anesthetic authority for hygienists, and fee increases to fund the program and cover administrative costs. Testimony from Dr. Edward May strongly supported the professional health program based on his own recovery experience. The committee also heard from Game and Fish on rules easing some guide/outfitter experience requirements, allowing electronic exams, and modifying boating safety equipment rules, with no public comment and no fiscal impact.
Later, Health and Human Services received approval for an extension to update tattoo/body art rules and a separate motion to repeal an obsolete nurse aide training chapter. HHS also described nursing facility rule updates, lodging sanitation revisions, and related clarifications on licensing, safety, pest control, and fire requirements. The Department of Environmental Quality received an extension for septic-system installer rules, and also presented rules for above-ground storage tanks and water/wastewater operator certification, including new fees and third-party testing options. The Industrial Commission’s oil and gas division described multiple rule changes, some withdrawn after comments, including drilling unit flexibility, site stability, wildfire authority, and streamlined transport/reporting procedures. Finally, DPI began presenting several rule packages, including school construction loan limits, school bus standards, cooperative agreements, special education rules for public charter schools, and new math curriculum and intervention requirements.
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 4th, 2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 4219 revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of
- that employers may use to satisfy the training requirements set forth in the bill.
- as currently required by law, several negative actions occur.
- Applying the ABC test to insurance producers would not be a technical adjustment.
- Applying the ABC test to insurance producers would not be a technical adjustment.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It may be actually testing requirements.
- It may be actually testing requirements.
- It may be actually testing requirements.
- It may be actually testing requirements.
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long testing requirements, it's you how long testing requirements, it's
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/10/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- testing testing phase<00:26:06.360>
several <00:26:06.720>requirements <00:26:07.320>- There are minimum requirements for the number of precincts that must be tested as part of the public
- There are minimum requirements for the number of precincts that must be tested as part of the public
- There are minimum requirements for the number of precincts that must be tested as part of the public
- There are minimum requirements for the number of precincts that must be tested as part of the public
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.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- owners required to report orthal testing owners required to report orthal testing results<00:01:
- They test to make sure they meet safety requirements, nutrition promises, pesticide residue, and to ensure
- This bill will require food manufacturers to test their products for phthalates and publish the results
- The labeling and testing requirements in HF 44 do not fit with our modern food supply chains.
- and safe the labeling and testing and safe the labeling and testing requirements<00:13:31.440>
Keywords:
HF44, Casey Jones State Trail, Pipestone Trailhead, Currie Loop, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, trail rehabilitation, trail reconstruction, recreational trail, bike trail, hiking trail, infrastructure, state trail, Pipestone, Currie, bonding authorization
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Law that might be required and might require disclosure of the departmental personnel file for a meet
- The bottom line is that this will be a much fairer way, ending the one STAAR test stress test at the
- But when it really comes to parents and teachers, the STAAR test, the end-of-the-year high-pressure test
- This error required that retroactively, so we changed that one.
- You might call this the STAAR test for the members.
Bills:
SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3
Keywords:
education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:03 am
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Test. No, test, yes. Okay. Good morning, Madam Chair and committee. We have before you HB 243.
- We are required to work through the court system.
- We require the SIC that would require NMDA and that would require the Lifeline Board.
- Test test test. Test test test test test. Test test test test test test test.
- Test test test test test test test test.
Keywords:
insects, ecosystem, education, public awareness, wildlife conservation, state agency involvement, New Mexico, equine welfare, animal rescue, shelter funding, trust fund, veterinary care, water project fund, water project finance act, New Mexico Finance Authority, water infrastructure, water grants, water loans, regional water planning, water rights adjudication
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - Part 2 - 05/21/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, if established, they are exempt from the blight test and the requirement that 90% of increment
- So they would be exempt from the blight test and the requirement that 90% be used on blight correction
that <00:07:58.240>90% blight test and the requirement that 90% blight test and the requirement- test and the requirement that 90% blight test and the requirement that 90% be<00:08:21.599>
used< - Again, if established, those districts would be exempt from the blight test and the requirement that
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the Distr Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the test strip amendment.
- Mike DeWine announced that his office would distribute 1 million test strips, fentanyl test strips throughout
- And most states, I believe, do use test strips.
- Why wouldn't a state use a test strip? You'd have to ask the states that don't use test strips. Mr.
- Law enforcement also wants test strips.
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to somehow require them to take a citizenship test. We're missing them.
- So, at first glance, At first glance, requiring students to pass a civics test or complete a civics course
- the<01:05:20.640>
fiscal testing requirements even if the fiscal testing requirements even - House Bill 1252 FN would require the Department of Safety to only administer tests for commercial driver's
- House Bill 1252 FN would require the Department of Safety to only administer tests for commercial driver's
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Education K-16 Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida requires the students to take a test, and it's reported to the state.
- Speaker: ...Florida requires the students to take a test, and it's reported to the state.
- It requires the annual administration of a norm-referenced test, which is why Senator Creighton...
- If you're an accredited private school, you're required to administer these tests to begin with.
- Private schools receiving vouchers would be allowed to opt out of state testing requirements without
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Several senators emphasized support for public education, teacher pay and safety, parental choice, and the combined K-16 jurisdiction of the committee. The chair also reviewed hearing procedures, including public testimony registration and time limits.
The main item was Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, laid out by Chairman Creighton. He described the bill as an education savings account program intended to expand school choice, with a $200 million universal eligibility pool and an additional $800 million targeted to students with disabilities and lower-income families. He said the bill includes anti-fraud safeguards, criminal background checks for vendors, reporting requirements, data protections, and annual testing for participating students, while not imposing STAAR on private schools or homeschoolers. He also said the bill removes a prior hold-harmless provision for public schools and is separate from public school funding and teacher pay legislation.
Members questioned the bill’s income threshold, lottery and priority structure, treatment of homeschoolers, microschools, charter schools, religious freedom protections, citizenship/lawful presence language, cybersecurity, open records, and disability-related issues, including whether 504 students and foster children should be included. Creighton said the bill is designed to prioritize former public school students with disabilities or lower incomes, while also allowing universal eligibility within the program’s first funding tier, and that the Comptroller would oversee vendor screening and cybersecurity rules. He said the bill does not direct curriculum or interfere with religious beliefs and that amendments may be offered later on citizenship and other issues. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, starting with EdChoice representative Robert Inlow, who testified in support of SB 2 and cited national growth in school choice programs and studies he said show positive effects for students and public schools.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- tests.
- So, I know this requirement started just for the testing. Was it this?
- has been required for a while.
- So, the test hasn't been required. Actually, the curriculum's been required.
- out there for them, all students would be required to or have available to them this testing.
Keywords:
SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/04/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The state statutes require that ballot-counting devices used in an election must be tested before the
- The state statutes require that ballot-counting devices used in an election must be tested before the
- The state statutes require that ballot-counting devices used in an election must be tested before the
- The state statutes require that ballot-counting devices used in an election must be tested before the
- The state statutes require that ballot-counting devices used in an election must be tested before the
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-General Government and Transportation Jan 13th, 2026 at 09:30 am
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- to take this nationals won't be required to take this particular<03:16:59.680>
test. - particular test. particular test.
- Some states right now are designing their own test, and there are 14 states which require you to take
- And some states require both the taking the course and/or taking a test like the immigration test.
- By the way, this this test this test.
Summary:
The subcommittee took up several school building aid bills. HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing, drew debate over whether the program is effective and whether funds should be allowed to carry forward. Supporters argued the program is underfunded and that even small leftover amounts should remain available for building aid; opponents said non-lapsing funds limit future budget flexibility and that the program creates winners and losers. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend HB 295 inexpedient to legislate (ITL).
The committee then considered HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects and include retroactive funding for projects completed in the past. The motion to ITL was supported on the grounds that retroactive payments would be unfair to districts still waiting in line and that the legislature should focus on future projects. Supporters of the bill said the increase was modest and that districts that built during a prior moratorium on aid were left with long-term fiscal burdens. The committee again voted 4-3 to recommend ITL.
The discussion also broadened into special education funding and a retained bill, HB 742, concerning catastrophic special education aid and the source of funding. Members debated whether the education trust fund should cover the aid and whether the committee should act now or wait for a separate commission studying special education costs. Several members emphasized that special education costs are rising, that more data is needed on student identification and funding formulas, and that the commission’s report may provide better guidance. The chair said the subcommittee’s recommendations would go to the full committee, and the next meeting was expected to be rescheduled from November 4 to later that week because of election-related conflicts.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine United States Special Operations Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SVC-217. Apr 8th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- It will require leadership, focus on the mission.
- call it the test site Nevada so I'll defer to that.
- As you pointed out, we have 928 tests that nuclear tests that we performed more than any other nation
- The decision whether to continue testing, critical testing, supercritical testing is would certainly
- Would you recommend explosive nuclear testing in place of our subcritical testing that we do at the U
Keywords:
national security, nuclear energy, Department of Defense, military readiness, public commentary, nominations
Summary:
The meeting convened with a focus on the scrutiny of various nominations and their implications for national security. Mr. Brandon Williams was nominated as the Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, drawing attention to the pressing need to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal amid growing threats from other countries. This was echoed in discussions led by committee members who expressed concern over military readiness and the management of military installations, with emphasis on ensuring accountability within the Department of Defense. Public commentary was notably supportive of the nominations, although some concerns were raised regarding the administration's broader strategies.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , our STAR test.
- We would like our kids to pass the tests in order—ACT tests, ACT tests—in order to get to college.
- Tests in order, ACT tests, ACT tests in order to get to college.
- Hours in addition to the testing requirements. We're at 67 percent.
- Amendments to require comparable testing failed during the floor debate.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (1-21-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- have to leave because you remember that plan test, that preACT test, ACT test you took last year as
- I'm going to give you another test. I'm going to give you another test.
- So when you get to that<00:05:04.479>
unit <00:05:04.880>test that unit test that unit - uh take away our current practice test uh take away our current practice test that<00:06:41.360>
- that that teachers are required to take. that that teachers are required to take.
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education met for its first meeting of the session, reviewed basic committee rules, and took attendance before considering two bills. The chair emphasized civility, no signs in the room, and deadlines for committee substitutes and amendments.
House Bill 416, sponsored by Representative Clines, would change teacher-preparation admissions by replacing an entrance test score requirement with a formative assessment approach while retaining exit examinations for teacher certification. KDE witnesses said the bill would reduce barriers, provide programs with data to support students, and not lower standards. Members asked about content-specific preparation, whether the bill would water down standards, and available data on current entry-test barriers. Several members spoke in support, citing the teacher shortage and the value of giving more candidates a path into education. The committee approved HB 416 unanimously and sent it to the House floor with a favorable expression of opinion.
House Bill 389, sponsored by Representative Hein, would define dysgraphia, require KDE to annually update the dyslexia toolkit, support district professional development and coaching, require local boards to develop screener/diagnostic processes, and require postsecondary teacher programs to include dyslexia instruction. A committee substitute made technical changes, including an IDEA citation and removal of specific three-cueing language in favor of evidence-based practices. Testimony stressed that dyslexia is not the same as special education eligibility and that early identification and intervention are needed. Members discussed the low number of districts with related policies, the quality of approved screeners, and the need for more local and regional support services. The committee approved HB 389 with the committee substitute attached and sent it to the House floor with a favorable expression of opinion.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- said there are workforce requirements said there are workforce requirements and<00:06:29.000>
- to be able to take a standardized test to be able to take a standardized test in<00:32:48.400>
- to get an extra voucher to take tests. to get an extra voucher to take tests.
- , testing centers at other schools.
- uh added as a requirement. uh added as a requirement. >> Okay. >> Okay.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- So the test itself is the thing. The test itself is the thing. The kid has a bad testing date.
- And then we have test fairness.
- And we are already field testing. And it is basically like our test was too difficult.
- We had a very high-end test.
- It requires a practicum.