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• Thank you for supporting it. Thank you, Ms. Kima. Please go ahead.
• I'm here today to express our strong support for AB 472.
• Thank you for supporting it. Thank you, Ms. Keema. Please go ahead.
• for AB 472 we are deeply I'm here today to express our strong support for AB 472.
• For these reasons, I ask you to support Assembly Bill 472.

Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400

Keywords: military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety

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• I will now turn over to my testifier, Cathy Meserly, for testimony in support of the bill.
• This is a limited support program paid at a smaller rate for people who may have the abilities already
• For example, we had one individual who was being supported, and we had instituted as pilot this 3- and
• Again, we thank you for your time to learn about our son today, the unique high need of his support.
• Again, we thank you for your time to learn about our son today, the unique high need of his support.

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

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• I'd like to start by expressing my gratitude for being considered for the University of Delaware Board
• I graduated with a chemical engineering degree and worked for DuPont for 27 years before... ...with a
• chemical engineering degree and worked for DuPont for 27 years before leaving to be the CEO of a New
• Yeah, and thank you for being here. Any questions for Senator Towns? I think it was true.
• your support of SB 350.

Bills: HB371

Keywords: HB371, Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, farmland preservation, agricultural lands, agricultural preservation district, Farmland Preservation Advisory Board, county advisory board, Delaware Foundation, Department of Agriculture, DNREC, planning and zoning, growth zone, open space, land use, farmland protection, rural land preservation, agribusiness, active farmers

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its June 17 and June 18 meetings, and considered several nominations and bills. The committee heard testimony from Michael T. Skeuse for the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission and Jay Eric Fearwald for the University of Delaware Board of Trustees; both nominees described their backgrounds and qualifications, and no objections were raised. The committee then moved to legislation focused largely on property tax reassessment and related school-tax issues, along with a technical constitutional corrections bill, an agricultural lands preservation cleanup bill, and a child-safety/service-letter bill. A major portion of the meeting centered on Senate Bill 350, which would create a third multifamily residential tax classification at 1.2 times the residential rate. Supporters argued apartments are housing and should not be taxed as commercial property, emphasizing relief for renters and fairness after reassessment. Opponents, including county and school officials, warned the bill would reduce local revenues, complicate tax administration, and create unintended consequences for counties, municipalities, school districts, and agriculture. Similar themes carried into House Bill 462, which would make the split-rate school tax structure permanent and lower the nonresidential cap to 1.85, and House Bill 463, which would align New Castle County senior school-tax exemptions with county exemption rules; both bills drew discussion about shifting burdens, fiscal impacts, and timing. The committee also heard House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320, a technical corrections bill to the Delaware Constitution, with one public commenter objecting to charter-related changes being included in a correction bill. House Bill 371, which removes the requirement for county farmland preservation advisory boards under the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, was presented as a streamlining measure and had support from the Department of Agriculture and public comment in favor. House Bill 438, expanding service-letter requirements to a broader set of child-serving facilities and requiring reporting when employers fail to respond, was described as a cleanup bill closing a safety loophole. After public comment and committee discussion, the meeting ended with a motion and unanimous adjournment; no recorded votes on the bills were taken in the transcript.

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• </c> So I just ask for everyone's support. So I just ask for everyone's support.
• But aside from advocating for birds, we are advocating for more freedom of choice for farmers.
• ABC actually has a choice for farmers.
• Okay, thank you. stands, farmers are paying more for neg stands, farmers are paying more for neg negligible
• </c><01:43:16.880><c> for</c> here to express strong support for here to express strong support for Representative

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• Nutrition foods at school is a win-win, a win for kids, a win for schools, and a win for our farmers
• In Minnesota, for example, schools will lose significant funding for local commodities and farmers, like
• I hope that as we pursue this whole milk opportunity for our kids and for our farmers, that it's the
• This is a win for our students as well as our farmers.
• for local farmers.

Bills: SB222

Keywords: whole milk, school lunch, school meals, National School Lunch Program, Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Child Nutrition Act, USDA, nutrition standards, dairy, nonfat milk, low-fat milk, reduced-fat milk, lactose-free milk, nondairy beverages, plant-based milk, milk substitution, parental consent, legal guardian, food allergies, allergic reaction

Summary: This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.

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• > the</c> Clause O is for admin support for the Clause O is for admin support for the rural<00:20:38.440
• First, creating great market access opportunities for small and midsize farmers by supporting programs
• Second, to support funding and pathways for land access, especially for new and beginning farmers, as
• Moving to supporting land access, the Emerging Farmers Office is incredible for the work that it does
• ><c> for</c> grateful for this support funding for grateful for this support funding for the<00:53:51.240

Bills: HF1704

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• So we don't have right now specific measures for those support services.
• And then, so I just want to, one, name my support for the non-recurring special appropriations for adult
• I just want to, again, name my support for the adult education and the public radio line items.
• support for those eligible students that receive those scholarship programs.
• And so, really, standing here, thanking you for your continued support.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• support for public health.
• support and for public health.
• So we're looking for that $1.5 million in order to support that for the agency and for New Mexicans.
• So we're looking for that $1.5 million in order to support that for the agency and for New Mexicans.
• Chair, Senator Tobiassen, there are specific requirements for eligibility for farmers' market.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• It continues to be a struggle, but we struggle for the students. So please support this bill.
• put forth for a sustained effort to train and support our teachers.
• I stand in support, but I hope that there can be some flexibility and not a mandate for how we get that
• So we just raised that concern, but we support it for all the positive comments that have already been
• We have already been contemplating, for example, one thing we're charged with is a template to support

Bills: SB29, SB37

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• 43.080><c> for</c><00:08:43.159><c> this</c><00:08:43.320><c> proposal</c> I would echo support for this
• So, thank you for your support today. Wonderful.
• So, thank you for your support today. Wonderful.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of 4174 and for your commitment to helping provide
• ><c> 4174</c> in support of 4174 in support of 4174 and<01:35:39.680><c> for</c><01:35:39.800><c> your

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• does not think anything in the bill addresses how the state can be the safety net for farmers.
• can be the safety net for farmers.
• </c> can be the safety net for can be the safety net for Farmers<00:18:41.240><c> um</c><00:18:42.240
• I</c><00:19:05.840><c> don't</c> safety net for our farmers and I don't safety net for our farmers and
• For example, he said, how can we continue to sustain and innovate for our farmers and help them find

Bills: HF1704, HF2052

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• Gonzales, Public Charter Schools of New Mexico, PCS&M supports HB 47 and appreciates the sponsors for
• As you know, the New Mexico School Board Association has supported this initiative for many years: the
• It’s for dedicated permanent IT and research support, expanded computing capacity, and machine learning
• How is this going to be deciding for future policy or for future legislation for us, Mr. Chair?”
• How is this going to be deciding for future policy or for future legislation for us, Mr. Chair? Mr.

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• For these reasons, I respectfully urge your support for Senate Bill 29. Thank you. Thank you.
• Thank you very much for your support.
• Thank you very much for your support. Thank you. Thank you very much for your support. Thank you.
• I don’t know that I’ve ever had so much positive support for math.
• with instructional support for teachers and students.

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• This is just another tool for farmers to use. in the hopes of controlling nitrates.
• Nelson, for being here and for your support of the bill.
• The automatic cost of living adjustment (COLA) for maintenance and child support orders in Minnesota
• The increases can be both harmful in terms of increasing child support in too small of increments for
• I hope there will be ongoing support for this bill. Thank you.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• I mean, you're asking for the bill is for um uh this is for security.
• They also applied for for licenses.
• </c> allow for expungements was to allow for allow for expungements was to allow for people<00:21:20.480
• I don't have the background for it. I just don't feel I can support this today. So thank you.
• I don't have the background for it. I just don't feel I can support this today. So thank you.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• </c><00:10:09.360><c> Farmers</c><00:10:10.160><c> uh</c><00:10:10.279><c> to</c> tool for Farmers uh
• to tool for Farmers uh to use<00:10:12.480><c> in</c><00:10:12.760><c> the</c><00:10:13.320><c> hopes
• being here and for your support of the bill and your work on the bill.
• for house file macale to show support for house file 2412<01:24:41.320><c> which</c><01:24:41.520><c
• So I'm hoping there will be support ongoing for this bill.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• Person-centered planning for support it.
• For some of us, like me, that's 24/7. Please support House File 4288 and pass it.
• When our programs close, the people we support will be forced to look for new homes.
• </c><00:26:34.240><c> new</c> support will be forced to look for new support will be forced to look for
• Under this new tiered rate model, funding would be reduced for the people I support by 35%.

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance

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• And for that reason, we're testifying in support of the bill. Thank you very much for your time.
• So it's supposed to make it easier for the consumer and for the farmer in packaging all of it.
• It is easier for the farmer to package, and then they...
• I am here to express my strong support for House Bill 3000.
• I would like to express my support for HB 2283.

Bills: HB3000, HB2622, HB2283, HB541, HB1776, HB1803, HB1669, HB2588, HB220, HB3415, HB50, HB1314, HB 107, HB220, HB50, HB107

Keywords: ambulance service, rural healthcare, grants, financial assistance, qualified counties, mental health, patient transport, female attendants, security measures, healthcare regulation, epinephrine, anaphylaxis, health care, school safety, training, emergency response, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services

Bills: HJR303, SJR83, SJR85, HJR310, HR304, HJR311, SJR82, HJR298, HJR299, HJR300, HJR301, HJR291

Keywords: arts education, cultural heritage, Alabama Center for the Arts, public art, Alabama Arts Hall of Fame, community engagement, Cook Museum, natural science, STEM education, North Alabama, educational programs, student engagement, trade, economic relations, Montenegro, Port of Bar, international cooperation, investment, cargo operations, Alabama

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• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of House Bill 3284.
• One, a letter in support of the reunification program, and two, a letter apologizing for your conduct
• Okay, thank you. ...support HB3515, and I'm testifying for myself.
• So I encourage the subcommittee to support. House Bill 2240, and I'm available for any questions.
• It clarifies the notice language for the child support review process. ...and that of the child support

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody