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• We began expanding the use of the sun tracks, testing facility to conduct research and development of
• transportation solutions, including testing environments for surface transportation.
• Florida will create the nation's first am real test bed to further test and develop a in technology in
• And so that includes testing and development of rules and regs.
• So the standards and expectations are high. We have about 8500 employees.

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• DESIGNATING AND SUPPORTING A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR FLORIDA'S DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOLS TO DESIGN, TEST
• TO DESIGN AND TEST SOLUTIONS THAT WILL HELP INFORM AND IMPROVE FLORIDA K-12 SCHOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
• STUDENT SCHOOLS WITH A LOW STUDENT MOBILITY RATE, ENGAGE IN LONGITUDINAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING
• YEAR AFTER YEAR WE WORK WITH OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS TO DESIGN AND TEST INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO FLORIDA'S
• TODAY FLORIDA'S DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOLS ARE IMPLEMENTING FLUID AND NEW STANDARDS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We looked at the testing standards that our Kentucky Department for Agriculture put in place for hemp
• We looked at the testing standards that our Kentucky Department for Agriculture put in place for hemp
• <00:36:03.599> standards<00:36:04.079> that looked at the the testing standards that
• looked at the the testing standards that our<00:36:05.040> Kentucky<00:36:05.520> Department
• It's tested in Kentucky. It meets the standards that you as the lawmakers put in place.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20 Approval of June 4, 2026 Minutes 00:03:09 Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Medical Cannabis 00:03:38 Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Bourbon 01:41:03, 958, all

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• And so I think what we're trying to do is say, look, here's a clear standard.
• The reality is the origins of the Mueller test, which is a Supreme Court case that came down out lining
• They do not meet the standards of definitions of obscenity that are within the statute and therefore
• without the Mueller test book such as Air Curls Draw me a star could be removed and already have in
• You're making your kids dumber and you know what the proof is your tests course, your lack of colleges

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• was most recently tested in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
• was most recently tested in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
• We've modified our standards.
• We've modified our standards.
• or 7% of kids are proficient on the math test.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• as the standard is already given<00:35:42.000> to<00:35:42.240> elderly<00:35:42.720><
• By adding the verbiage “not less than,” add means testing if so desired by using the household amount
• Washington offers this with a means test of $40,000 per household, not including veterans benefits.
• But it looks like to me that if a town has a standard credit, your town doesn't have to adopt it.
• put in a different means test. put in a different means test.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• bacteriological samples with approved on-site testing equipment.
• If they want to pay for that and come in and test more, fine.
• These patients are being served, but they're not being served with product that is tested.
• , workmanship, and other prescribed standards.
• We don't apply that strict standard of free speech to anybody, any other salesmen.

Bills: SB1041, SB1363, SB1418, SB1419, SB1445, SB1447, SB1488, SB1519, SB1523, SB1560, SB1580

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, marijuana, rural opportunity, dispensary, economic development, licensing, social equity, unserved communities, Arizona, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use

Summary: The committee took up several appropriations and policy bills, beginning with SB 1488, which would provide $600,000 for a workforce development study on coal-impacted communities in northern Arizona, including areas affected by the closure of the Navajo Generating Station. The sponsor and supporters said the study is intended to help communities transition economically, diversify, and support new jobs; the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1523, appropriating $340,000 to the Navajo Nation for the Ganado waterline pipeline project, was also advanced after testimony that the project would bring clean drinking water to about 235 homes and that the remaining funding gap had been reduced to the requested amount; it passed 7-0 with one member not voting. The committee then approved SB 1041, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Arizona Trail Fund. Supporters described the Arizona Trail as a statewide recreational and cultural asset that needs maintenance and continued support, and the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1445, which would allow smaller cities and towns to use approved on-site bacteriological testing equipment and limit how often ADEQ may require sampling, drew concern from one member about whether the language could be read as restricting sampling during discharge events, but supporters said it would save small towns money; it passed 5-3. Members also advanced SB 1580, a $2.545 million appropriation for fire incident management software and hardware for fire and law enforcement agencies. Fire officials said the platform would improve accountability, information sharing, drone integration, and interoperability during incidents; the bill passed 5-3. SB 1363, which would create additional rural dispensary licensing opportunities for underserved areas, drew support from rural advocates and opposition from the dispensary industry over the number of licenses and transferability language; it passed 8-0. SB 1418, which would streamline siting for small modular nuclear reactors in certain counties, was supported by proponents who argued it would help Arizona meet future energy demand and opposed by counties and environmental groups concerned about local zoning, public review, and waste; it passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1419, a rooftop solar consumer-protection bill requiring added disclosures and inspections, was supported by county officials and some consumer advocates but opposed by solar industry representatives and environmental groups who said it could discourage rooftop solar and restrict speech; it passed 6-2. The committee then began hearing SB 1447, which would extend the groundwater withdrawal fee moratorium and related fund deadlines for Pinal County water projects, with supporters saying the extension is needed to continue well rehabilitation and infrastructure work after Colorado River and CAP-related cuts.

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• state that are non-standard discharges. state that are non-standard discharges.
• And of course, after we approve them to take a test, uh, we do have two testing events a month, usually
• And of course, after we approve them to take a test, uh, we do have two testing events a month, usually
• process and be tested. >> Correct.
• <01:51:47.679> the the tap water, we are also testing the the tap water, we are also testing

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, adoption of the minutes, and brief remarks, including birthday recognition for Representative Maseroni and a moment of reflection for a soldier who died during training at Fort Knox. The committee then heard a presentation from Tony Hatton, commissioner of the Department for Environmental Protection and acting director of the Kentucky Division of Water, with Amanda Lefer, deputy commissioner, on the state’s water and wastewater programs and planning. Hatton described Kentucky’s water resources and the Division of Water’s responsibilities, including watershed and nonpoint source work, KPDES discharge permitting, PFAS response, engineering review of water infrastructure, inspections, public outreach, and sampling. He said Kentucky has 428 public water systems, 263 water treatment plants, about 1.9 million service connections, and nearly 97% of the population has access to municipally treated water. He also noted that the state has 43 systems receiving awards for EPA areawide optimization and emphasized operator training, regionalization, and use of GIS mapping and Kentucky Infrastructure Authority data to support planning and funding decisions. Members raised concerns about aging infrastructure, water loss, staffing shortages, and wastewater problems in local systems. Representative Blandon described severe failures in a city system, including major water loss and sewer backups, and asked whether the state could intervene; Hatton said the division inspects treatment facilities and provides compliance assistance but is not authorized to manage delivery systems, though third-party help and emergency funding can be used in some cases. Senator Smith and others shared similar experiences with line loss and system failures, while Hatton pointed to regionalization and funding support as the main tools available. The discussion also highlighted PFAS as an emerging issue, with Hatton saying the department is working with systems to meet anticipated federal requirements by 2029.

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• For one, there's a variation in state licensing standards.
• For one, there's a variation in state licensing standards.
• Our state standards allow us to have the best licensees who can provide quality care and services to
• Our state standards allow us to have the best licensees who can provide quality care and services to
• Because I'm just wondering, you know, I think it takes more time when you're taking a test that needs

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, health care, and workforce bills. Measures discussed included AB 957, which would prohibit tobacco sales in licensed pharmacies; AB 447, which would allow patients to take home certain unopened medications started in emergency rooms; AB 427, joining the Social Work Licensure Compact; AB 667, allowing interpreters for certain licensing exams; AB 742, prioritizing descendants of slaves in licensing review; AB 873, changing infection-control training timing for dental assistants; AB 360, requiring a report on menopause education for physicians; and AB 1175, modernizing CPA licensure requirements and mobility. Testimony generally emphasized public health, access to care, workforce shortages, language access, and economic opportunity, while opposition or concerns focused on implementation, worker protections, compact authority, and constitutional issues in AB 742. Several bills drew broad support from sponsors, professional associations, and advocacy groups. AB 957 was backed by cancer and pharmacy advocates and pharmacists who said pharmacies should not sell tobacco; AB 447 was supported by emergency medicine and hospital representatives as a way to reduce waste and help patients leave with needed medication; AB 427 drew support from social work and mental health groups but concerns from AFSCME about standards and displacement; AB 667 was supported by immigrant-rights and community groups, with questions about whether translated exams would be preferable to interpreters; AB 360 received extensive support from women’s health advocates and medical groups, and opposition from CMA and ACOG was removed after amendments; and AB 1175 was supported by the Board of Accountancy and CPA groups as a way to expand the pipeline and improve mobility. The committee took votes after quorum was established. AB 360, AB 427, AB 447, AB 667, AB 873, AB 1175, and AB 742 were all approved and sent to their next committees, with AB 742 going to Judiciary and AB 1175 to Appropriations. AB 957 was initially held on call, then later passed after additional votes were recorded. The consent calendar bills AB 375, AB 1107, and AB 1496 were also approved. Most measures passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with some members not voting on certain items during the roll calls.

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• And there are no OSHA or state standards for the prevention of heat illnesses.
• Testing, testing, testing. And Sherry Jenkins, perhaps joining us? And Sherry Jenkins?
• the legislature on record in support of a standard.
• There is consensus that we need the standard now. Thank you. Thank you, Doctor.
• Thank you. ancillary tests that really didn't need to be done by me.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a lengthy hearing on June 18 focused on workers’ compensation, independent contractor and classification issues, workplace safety, warehouse worker protections, extreme temperature protections, retaliation against injured workers, and workplace bullying. Committee chairs outlined procedures for the hybrid hearing and noted that members would be leaving intermittently for floor votes. Testimony also touched on a bill to expand workers’ compensation disfigurement benefits by removing the current $15,000 cap and extending coverage beyond scars on the hands, neck, and face. A major theme was workplace safety in warehouses and in extreme heat or cold. Teamsters, warehouse workers, and labor advocates described high injury rates, strict quotas, lack of water, inadequate ventilation, frozen or missing safety equipment, and pressure to work through heat waves and snowstorms. Supporters urged favorable reports on bills protecting warehouse workers and requiring employers to adopt heat- and cold-safety plans, while the NFIB opposed the temperature bill as overly prescriptive and burdensome for small businesses. Sen. Edwards, Sen. Roche, Rep. O’Day, and others argued that the measures are needed to prevent heat illness, provide shade, water, rest breaks, training, and emergency plans, and to cover all workers regardless of immigration status. Another major subject was the “Act to Protect Injured Workers,” backed by labor groups, immigrant worker centers, legal services organizations, and individual workers. Witnesses said employers often retaliate after injuries by threatening deportation, lying about how injuries occurred, delaying care, or firing workers, and they supported stronger anti-retaliation enforcement, multilingual notices, and a rebuttable presumption of retaliation within 90 days of protected activity. The Mass AFL-CIO and immigrant advocacy groups supported the bill and opposed measures they said would weaken employee classification standards. Testimony also supported a funeral-benefits bill to raise workers’ compensation death-benefit reimbursement for burial and funeral costs, based on a family’s experience after a workplace fatality. The committee heard additional testimony on workplace bullying bills, with some witnesses urging a new legal duty for employers to prevent and respond to bullying, while others described the harms of toxic workplaces and the lack of effective remedies.

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• that's part to perform your services, uh that's part of<00:04:15.840> the<00:04:16.000> test
• <00:04:16.239> for<00:04:16.400> an<00:04:16.560> independent of the test for
• been tried and tested in another state. state. state.
• That's just the safety standards that you would have when you're actually doing these processes.
• It's 361 of FDA standards.

Bills: HB0028, HB0080

Keywords: sexual exploitation, child protection, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, identification cards, nursing facilities, assisted living, renewal process, resident rights, 916, all

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• When the court determined what those outputs were, they used national test scores, the NAEP.
• They used the current standardized test at the time, which was PARCC.
• It's sort of the one test that every state takes, a representative sample of students.
• and the new test showed continued growth.
• We have a different test at the state level. Every state has a different test at the state level.

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• The genetic testing genetic data.
• Consent is also genetic testing.
• <00:40:23.839> The the purpose of genetic testing. The the purpose of genetic testing.
• contracts between the genetic testing contracts between the genetic testing company<00:42:14.160
• <00:44:54.240> company,<00:44:55.040> a genetic testing company, a genetic testing

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal swearing-in and seating of newly appointed Representative Jack Bighgam of St. Albans Town, who was also assigned to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. The chamber then introduced House bills 911 and 912 and referred them to the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Committee and the Judiciary Committee, respectively. Several other bills were referred to money committees under House rules, including H.558 and H.775 to Ways and Means and H.632 and H.778 to Appropriations. Members also made announcements recognizing visiting groups, including fire and rescue personnel, community action agencies, 4-H participants, and other guests, along with caucus meeting notices. The House then took up H.907, a Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee bill to review and repeal outdated reporting requirements. The committee explained that the bill categorizes reports into those repealed, those to be reviewed again in four years, and those retained permanently, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The committee reported unanimous support, and the House ordered the bill to third reading after agreeing to the committee recommendation. Next, the House considered H.205, dealing with agreements not to compete and stay-or-pay provisions. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee described the bill as generally prohibiting non-compete agreements, especially for lower-wage workers, while allowing narrow exceptions, and limiting stay-or-pay provisions to voluntary, reasonable, and clearly disclosed arrangements. During questioning, a member raised concern about a specific carveout for teacher contracts, arguing it could be used to restrict teacher mobility; the presenter said the language was intended to clarify that the bill did not conflict with existing teacher-contract law. The House adopted the committee amendment and ordered the bill to third reading. The House then began second reading of H.639 on genetic data privacy. The committee described the bill as creating strong protections for consumers’ genetic information, requiring express opt-in consent for collection, use, disclosure, transfer, retention, and marketing uses; allowing revocation of consent; requiring deletion of data and biological samples upon request; restricting storage and transfer outside the United States; and prohibiting disclosure to insurers, employers, and most government access without a warrant. The committee also said the bill would impose security requirements and anti-discrimination protections, and the detailed presentation continued as the transcript ended.

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• Um, and that it's certified to a new and tested to a new U.S. standard that recently came out for these
• <01:26:31.199> that new and tested to a new US standard that new and tested to a new US standard
• That standard, UL 3700, is a set of rigorous requirements and tests to ensure that plug-in systems will
• standards development organizations. standards development organizations.
• That<01:30:04.000> standard<01:30:04.320> UL3700 That standard UL3700 That standard UL3700

Bills: HF2986, HF3555

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

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• We are very proud of our high standards.
• Every Marine conducts a combat fitness test and a physical fitness test.
• We hold our standards and we don't apologize for it.
• We have maintained our standards, DOD standards.
• We set the standards for the rest of the world.

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• Is that what the standards for urban? I don't even know.
• You have to be 50,000 by federal standards. Okay.
• UAS test site. Yes, there are some slides. Perfect. Thank you.
• My office, under our authority, can enforce that standard, but we can't enforce a stricter standard.
• My office, under our authority, can enforce that standard, but we can't enforce a stricter standard.

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• to the same standard. to the same standard.
• meet those time and distance standards. meet those time and distance standards.
• weight time standards in New Hampshire. weight time standards in New Hampshire.
• standards and notification. standards and notification.
• standard of English proficiency? standard of English proficiency?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the grand state test is the primary test the grand state test is the primary test with<00:34:37.159
• State test.
• <00:38:08.680> and need a new test who creates the test and need a new test who creates the
• /c><00:39:22.760> it<00:39:23.040> considers test is an adequate test it considers test
• granite state test was an adequate test granite state test was an adequate test so<00:41:22.599>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to waive the federal assist test to waive the federal assist test entirely<00:10:45.720> and<
• , The bill also implements an asset test, The bill also implements an asset test, as<00:21:21.000
• This is not lowering the standards.
• This is not lowering the standards. This is not lowering the standards.
• of an asset test. of an asset test.

Keywords: 958, all

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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.
• We want our test scores up. We want our reading levels up.
• Subpart three addresses operational and installation standards.

Keywords: 1204, all