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• I've been to all kinds of trainings, all kinds of conferences, all kinds of just about everything.
• of Independent Nursing Schools, made up of a number of nursing schools.
• That’s a total of 63 schools. Twenty-three of those... That’s a total of 63 schools.
• items that could be incentives, that I was making a statement that the state of Florida would be supporting
• a financial line item to provide financial incentives.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require hospital emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, staff training, child-sized equipment and medications, a pediatric care coordinator, and participation in a national pediatric readiness assessment. The bill was reported favorably after no public opposition. CS/SB 1224, aligning Florida law with federal requirements for paramedics to administer controlled substances under physician or nurse practitioner direction, also drew supportive testimony from the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring coverage of continuous glucose monitors under both pharmacy and durable medical equipment benefits, was likewise reported favorably after brief support from AARP. The committee then considered CS/SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by defining certain conditions as chronic diseases, creating a statewide registry, and requiring screening and training in hospitals, surgical centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Family members and blood clot advocates strongly supported the bill, but assisted living representatives objected to being included, arguing the bill would impose unrealistic medical expectations and liability on residential care facilities. Senators also raised concerns about the assisted living provisions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said more changes were likely later. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with recovery residences and treatment centers, was amended to reduce the number of active patients from 500 to 300 and then reported favorably after extensive debate over zoning, clustering, neighborhood impacts, and access to recovery housing. CS/SB 1050, which expands the developmental disabilities pilot program and creates an adult pathways waiver option, generated the most extensive testimony. Supporters said it would help reduce the long APD waitlist and expand services, while many families and advocates warned against managed care, citing provider shortages, weak oversight, and the importance of consumer-directed care. Committee members emphasized that participation is voluntary and that people can disenroll, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening and level-two screening requirements, and CS/SB 1578, expanding breast cancer screening coverage, were both reported favorably with little opposition. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations; after an amendment expanding the committee from three to five members, it was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1240, updating DCF substance abuse and mental health procedures including 988, methadone assessment, forensic evaluators, and Baker Act transfer timing, was amended and reported favorably after debate over transfer deadlines and facility responsibilities. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at improving Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates by tightening program standards, requiring exit exams and remediation, mandating reporting and inspections, and limiting accreditation extensions. A strike-all amendment was introduced that would also require certain low-performing programs to offer a three-month graduate preceptorship. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full debate and final action are completed.

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• Gentlemen, please provide your assessment of the harms to U.S. vital interests if we reduce our engagements
• Many of our security and economic interests overlap with those of our African and European partners.
• What's your current assessment of the threat that al-Shabaab poses to our national interest and specifically
• defense of any part of the eastern flank.
• well on behalf of all of us.

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, SB4, HB2214, bipartisan support

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.

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• Of eliminating a disease? Of funding a cure? Of developing a new vaccine?
• I would like to request that a statement by the Medical College of Wisconsin be submitted for the record
• I think that even before this, there has been kind of this trail off of young trainees. being interested
• What's happening is the whole abandonment of billions of dollars of research.
• And I have approximately three dozen statements here from outside organizations. in support of NIH that

Committee: Senate Senate Appropriations

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• I rise in support of this bill, and I'm interested in some of the conversation we've had today.
• ><c> the</c> and I'm I'm interested in some of the and I'm I'm interested in some of the conversation
• Think about what message adults are sending to all of our kids with that statement.
• Think about what message adults are sending to all of our kids with that statement.
• Think about what message adults are sending to all of our kids with that statement.

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• New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services officials have issued formal statements to health
• I won't go too much into kava in the interest of time.
• I won't go too much into kava in the interest of time.
• I won't go too much into kava in the interest of time.
• That would actually be an interesting question, which I hadn't thought of until this hearing.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• </c> of the state. of the state.
• I just want to kind of look at this from a financial point.
• </c> care of it. care of it.
• </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
• to get rid of a lot of the fraud and abuse of the system.

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• Marriages are falling apart because of financial stress and emotional stress, and there's so many other
• Marriages are falling apart because of financial stress and emotional stress, and there's so many other
• The application of the recommendations of ACIP are replaced with those of the Department of Health.
• She said preserving the financial efficacy and sustainability of the vaccine purchasing program is of
• tens of thousands of clients.

Bills: HB1496 , HB2182 , HB2196 , HB2242

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: patients' rights, healthcare information, medical confidentiality, health data security, healthcare access, abortion, medications, reproductive health, access, healthcare, PANDA, PANS, treatment access, mental health, legislation, preventive services, state authority, definitions clarification, public health

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• In the interest of time, one of the questions that I had, which I hope you can follow up with me later
• So with that, just just a statement. as a state of emergency as a state of emergency that<00:52:32.880
• And one of the interest groups called a bunch of the magistrates and county judges, and probably within
• And one of the interest groups called a bunch of the magistrates and county judges, and probably within
• And one of the interest groups called a bunch of the magistrates and county judges, and probably within

Committee: Joint Transportation

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• of some amount of you a black Grant of some amount of money<00:08:51.680><c> unrelated</c><00:08:52.160
• </c><01:07:26.559><c> I</c> and do a lot of of the data analysis I and do a lot of of the data analysis
• ><c> cost</c><01:25:46.360><c> of</c> the cost of the eligible cost of the cost of the eligible cost
• It will be the first cohort that's done under this new set of rules, and so that will be an interesting
• Both the schools that closed last year closed because of significant financial issues, and at least one

Summary: The Finance Committee Division II met with the New Hampshire Department of Education to review school nutrition programs and related funding. Department staff Melissa White and Kelly Rambo walked through a packet covering the National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Community Eligibility (CEP), After School Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program, explaining that these are federally funded USDA programs, with some state supplemental funding in certain areas. They also reviewed reimbursement rates for lunch, breakfast, child/adult care, and summer meals, noting that summer rates follow calendar-year timing while most others follow the state fiscal year. Members asked several questions about how the funding works, especially the difference between federal reimbursements and the state match. Staff explained that the state lunch line in the budget is a fixed match amount tied to federal participation, while breakfast funding is broken out by meal type and reimbursement category. They also discussed why FY 2022 federal spending was much higher during COVID, when USDA covered meals at the free rate for all students, and why FY 2023 and FY 2024 dropped as normal income-eligibility rules returned. A committee member also asked about the “severe need lunch” two-cent rate, and staff said they did not know USDA’s formula. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on summer meals and the distinction between the Summer Food Service Program and Summer EBT. Staff explained that SFSP provides meals at approved sites, which can be open or closed sites, while Summer EBT is a separate DHHS-operated benefit program that provides funds to families. They said some schools or sites may not qualify under USDA rules, but eligible children can often use another nearby open site, and the department posts an interactive map and phone line to help families find locations. The committee also discussed the Community Eligibility Provision. Staff said New Hampshire currently has three CEP schools, that the eligibility threshold had recently been lowered from 40% to 25% identified students, and that the program allows participating schools to offer free meals to all students while the local district covers the non-federal share. Members asked whether any districts in the 25% to 40% range had joined; staff said no. The department offered to provide the eligibility report in Excel and noted that the CEP intent is to reduce application burden, though the lower threshold can make the local cost share harder for some districts to absorb.

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• You knew that I'd gone to the other side to ask why they weren't looking out for the best interests of
• And so it's been a very interesting experience as the parent of younger children through this process
• And I was like, this is interesting that, you know, someone from across the rotunda can kind of influence
• Again, it wasn't for the lack of your leadership, of your intellect, of your heart, or of your will.
• Different important interests and industries and different types of people who love their family just

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• tens of thousands of service saying that tens of thousands of service members<00:27:40.400><c> were</
• </c><00:32:21.840><c> the</c> of basic training or wash out of the of basic training or wash out of the
• </c> safety of New Hampshire. None of that. safety of New Hampshire. None of that.
• We'll send out an email with all of these and respond to me on if you'll be interested in sitting on
• We'll send out an email with all of these and respond to me on if you'll be interested in sitting on

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation bills. SB 154 would add the Snow Traveler Foundation to the list of charitable organizations authorized to offer multi-use decal plates through the existing Department of Safety program. Senator David Roford said the bill would create a non-tax funding source for snowmobile trail maintenance, especially after flood damage, and Dan Gold of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association said the foundation would accept tax-deductible donations for projects such as upgraded trail signage. He explained that the association’s 96 volunteer clubs maintain about 7,000 miles of trails and that the sign program is costly. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed after questions from members about the foundation’s status and fundraising goals. SB 271 would expand eligibility for veteran license plates to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The sponsor’s representative said the change would recognize service members who are already eligible for many veterans benefits but are excluded from plates under current law. Supporters included Phil Grizzo, who argued that general discharges often reflect service that was otherwise honorable, and Kevin Grady of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, which said it strongly supported the bill and was also considering broader statutory cleanup to standardize the definition of veteran across state law. Committee members asked whether the change should be limited to plates or applied more broadly, but the sponsor said broader changes would be a separate policy question. The public hearing was then closed. SB 273, titled “Cheryl’s Law,” would update New Hampshire’s move-over requirements for motorists approaching stopped or standing vehicles on the roadside, including stranded vehicles and those with warning signals. Senator Donovan Fenton said the bill was intended to save lives and honor Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and Brigadier General John Pogo, both of whom died in roadside incidents. He said the measure would require drivers to slow down, change lanes if safe, and move over for roadside vehicles, with the intent of education rather than punishment. Committee members asked about enforcement, the lack of a fiscal note, whether the bill applied statewide, and whether the language could be read as weakening the move-over requirement; the sponsor said it applied to all roads, did not change fines, and was meant to clarify and broaden safety obligations. The hearing continued with additional questions, and the sponsor said state police and other safety stakeholders supported the approach.

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• I really think this balances the interests of all the parties concerned.
• But one of the things I found very interesting when I got into the job, I knew a little about a group
• the things I found very Uh but one of the things I found very interesting<02:39:07.400><c> when</c><
• That, of course, is interesting, but it does lead you to wonder how much energy is really going to be
• is interesting, but it that of course is interesting, but it does<02:52:47.600><c> it</c><02:52:47.720

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• I represent the City of Twin Falls.
• to vote with you as a committee, and it's kind of interesting, kind of tempting.
• the end of 21 through 23.
• these types of courses... ...during that law where we created an opt-in for any of these types of courses
• Just to kind of validate, kind of walk through the process last year so we understand that.

Committee: House Education

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• of veteran of the week, introduction of doctor and or nurse of the day, correction of previous day's
• Guys, members, this is just a humbling day, because if some of you have always made a statement, heard
• me say, make a statement... ...because if some of you have always made a statement, heard me say, make
• Let's give Sophie a round of applause. And all of these exceptional pages of the week.
• Let's give Sophie a round of applause and all of these exceptional pages of the week. Mr.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week First Sergeant Jeff Osterdock, Nurse of the Day Madison Lehman, Psychologist of the Day Dr. Jennifer Steber, and a large group of student pages and visitors. Members also made personal announcements and welcomed guests from schools and community groups. On the floor, the House considered and adopted Senate amendments to House Bill 1484, a schools measure, and passed it 96-1; the emergency clause also passed 96-1. The House then took up House Bill 1085 on contracts, which would standardize service warranty fees with a delayed phase-in schedule, adopted the Senate amendments, and passed the bill 8-1. The House also considered Senate Bill 133 on groundwater permits. After an amendment and debate, members discussed how the bill would apply to commercial water wells and how it would interact with marijuana-related licensing and notification to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The bill passed 85-12, and the emergency clause also passed by the same vote. The chamber then adjourned until February 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time.
• For authors here today, each member of presenting an opening statement and a closing statement, as we
• of faculty and students.
• Convening a work group is in the best interest of all parties involved, especially our students, to work
• education of our students, but in the very fabric of higher education and our society.

Committee: House Higher Education

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• The board, in 2000, issued a statement of position which addressed what ultrasound is, and that is that
• If you look at the 2000 statement of position from the board that's included in this packet, then it
• And this isn't a question but a statement: I would think if I was part of the network of these clinics
• Coladas, the statement that he referenced from October 25th of 2020, I'm just going to read a piece of
• And, of course, we're interested in the associate degree pathway because of the lesser cost.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 611 by Rep. Freeman, which would require pregnancy-related service centers that provide health care services to be licensed or, as amended, to clearly disclose that they are not a licensed medical facility regulated by the Louisiana Department of Health. Rep. Freeman and supporting witnesses argued the bill was prompted by a legislative auditor report and concerns that some centers provide ultrasounds, STI testing, pregnancy tests, and related services without clear medical oversight. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners’ executive director testified that interpreting ultrasounds and performing certain tests can constitute the practice of medicine, while opponents argued the centers already operate under medical directors and that the disclosure requirement was unconstitutional under the NIFLA case. The committee adopted an amendment, but after debate on the amended bill, a motion to report favorably failed on a roll call vote, and the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee then heard House Bill 902 by Rep. Marcelle, which directs the Louisiana Department of Health to develop trauma-informed training. Supporters said the bill grew out of a task force on student behavior, mental health, and discipline, and that educators need a more consistent, evidence-based trauma-informed curriculum than what is currently available online. Some members raised concerns about cost and whether the bill would mandate new school obligations, while a witness from the Louisiana Baptist Convention opposed the measure as mission creep and argued trauma-informed care is too specialized for general teacher training. Other members supported the bill as a way to help educators identify and respond to children facing trauma. The bill was amended with technical changes and then discussed further, but the transcript ends before a final vote on HB 902 is shown.

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• I can finish my statement. statement. statement.
• </c> a can of a can of THC.
• And we spoke with Senator Weisenberg because we were interested in the bill, and two of the Republican
• </c> front of you. front of you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Because of because of Eid, yes. &gt;&gt; Because of because of Eid, yes.

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• of Representatives and providing for the amendment of Rule 18 of the Rules of the House of Representatives
• We have that kind of security and that kind of power, a representation of our guard.
• If you look at the statement of purpose, that would be a really good idea of what this budget is.
• of that.
• of Idaho.

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• city of St.
• Freeman, a man of many talents, a jack of all trades, and somehow a master of them all.
• of self.
• the welfare of the people of Missouri.
• of revenues, and many of those losses are of our own doing.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 132-0 vote. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize Black History Month, honor several Black colleagues and public servants, observe a moment of silence for the late Dr. Steven Leon, and deliver a lengthy tribute to the late Freeman Bosley Sr. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests and school groups, including congressional and local officials, mental health advocates, FFA students, championship volleyball players, elementary and junior high students, and other district visitors. The House then took up several bills on third reading. The most contentious debate was over House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1663, 1607, and 1973, which removed a sunset from Missouri’s restrictions on transgender athletes in school sports. Supporters framed it as protecting fairness and women’s sports; opponents argued it targeted a very small number of students, was discriminatory, and distracted from more pressing issues. After extended debate, the measure passed 98-37. The House also passed House Bill 2682, a school-related First Amendment bill, after debate over whether it would protect hateful student speech; it passed 99-47. Lawmakers next passed House Bill 2274, the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, to make it easier for teachers to transfer credentials across states, especially for military families, by a vote of 133-13. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1883, dealing with sales tax on durable medical goods and certain auction items, passed 98-36 after criticism that it was too broad and would benefit high-end auction sales. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2085, a tobacco preemption bill that also allows localities to enforce a tobacco age of 21, passed 93-43 amid debate over local control and youth tobacco access. House Bill 2145, allowing businesses on two-lane highways to place signs across the road, passed overwhelmingly 142-2. Finally, the House passed House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolution 169, which would limit state and local spending growth to prior-year levels plus inflation and population growth, with emergency exceptions. Supporters called it a way to restrain government spending and align with the Hancock Amendment; opponents raised concerns about how it could interact with future tax policy, including the proposed income tax elimination plan. The resolution was discussed at length but ultimately advanced by vote.

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• And before I go into further, I have a standard statement of conduct to read regarding conduct at our
• And recently, the chairs of the caucuses came together and published the following statement: "The California
• levels of mistrust that exist between the folks here that are all advocating for the best interests
• between the folks here that are all advocating for the best interests of our children.
• in the ongoing events and future of our humanity, period, for which students who have an interest in

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee held a special hearing on AB 715, with the authors presenting the bill as a response to rising anti-Semitism in K-12 schools. The authors said the measure is intended to strengthen protections for Jewish students, improve district accountability, expand the uniform complaint process, clarify protections related to religion and nationality, and create a state-level anti-Semitism coordinator. They emphasized that the bill was developed through collaboration with the Black, Latino, AAPI, and Jewish caucuses and argued it is meant to protect all students from hate while preserving legitimate classroom discussion. The hearing included extensive public testimony. Supporters, including students, parents, rabbis, Jewish organizations, and some educators, described harassment, biased curriculum, delayed or ineffective school responses, and fear among Jewish students and families. They urged the committee to act to make schools safer and more responsive. Opponents, including teachers, ethnic studies advocates, civil liberties groups, Palestinian rights advocates, and some Jewish parents, argued the bill was rushed, vague, and could chill academic freedom, censor discussion of Palestine and Israel, and expand complaints against teachers and school districts. Several witnesses said existing complaint and anti-discrimination systems already address these issues. Committee members then questioned the authors and witnesses about implementation, definitions, and possible effects on curriculum and school boards. The authors said the bill is still intent language and that details would be refined in further negotiations with stakeholders. Representatives from the California School Boards Association and California Teachers Association raised concerns about the new language and possible unintended consequences, while ACLU California Action said it had concerns but wanted to keep working on the bill. The transcript does not show a final vote or action taken on AB 715 during this hearing.