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• Coast Guard standards. I request funds to U.S.
• Coast Guard standards. oil spill incidences in fiscal year 2024 alone has been stranded multiple times
• To bring ourselves in line with the Coast Guard standards for their boats, but to give you a couple examples

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• government and how they're going to implement some of the National Ambient Air Quality... standards
• EPA sets forth guidance for what the ambient air quality monitoring network should look like.
• EPA, HUD, Office of Inspector General, FBI, probably DOJ.
• A large portion of the change here were required under the current nature and health standards.
• EPA on our final numbers.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Where we have to have a standard. I love the national standard conversation, by the way.
• It's not an easy thing, but it bothers me that we have a standard here and a standard there, and it's
• If it's not, we need to be really careful when that becomes our standard, whether NAEP is the standard
• or STAAR is the standard.
• Under federal funds, certain things, and match the federal standards.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• the law school, has advised that the Texas Southern Law Education Facility does not meet current standards
• Aligning law education with contemporary legal education standards is critical, facilitating the development
• As I indicated, the American Bar Association focus told us very clearly that we weren't meeting standards
• The design of tests and standards offers students the chance to earn degrees from A&M system regional
• It is, and that, of course, by national standards, comes with commitments and duties that you have to

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• So, nationally, that's a pretty standard number.
• Standard and best practices so that we understand we're all working together toward a better future.
• By Italian standards, the University of Bologna was founded in 1088, just to give you an idea of the
• We have a School of Dentistry that is very old, by American standards, 120 years old, and it's ranked
• This is based on doctoral degrees awarded, the quality of the library, and a number of other standards

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And there's a standard, but it's not uniform.
• And we want to make sure it's uniform and it's at a higher standard of care.
• This is the medical standard of care.
• The LIDAs lack standardization.
• This is the medical standard of care.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We have to follow 385 federal standards and 373 state standards.
• . to help with medications, dietary, and then, of course, our Evergreen standards as well.
• So you're referencing the 385 federal standards and 373 state standards?
• Unlike standard DME equipment, CRT is highly customized. and requires specialty evaluations, fitting,
• standards.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• As we move forward, I think echoing my colleagues. sentiments of creating that policy, those standards
• on not sacrificing standards and safety. Just a little bit of background between 2019 and 2023.
• In addition, the Health and Human Services Commission is working on those licensing standards.
• We anticipate that those new standards... standards will roll out in the fall.
• Kinship you can have a different licensing standard for kinship.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We hold ourselves to the highest standard when it comes to election security and integrity, and these
• Most of these in the top portion of the page are modifications to riders that revise to a standardized
• The **Texas Facilities Commission (TFC)** remains committed to delivering the highest standards of service
• Yes, and in fact, while we had information around strong cybersecurity practices, standards, and guidelines
• best-of-breed models that will work with our system, and we think that based on other national grading standards

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Within those accreditation standards, it does require each center to have individuals physically located
• people who have visual disabilities or who have other conditions preventing them from holding a standard
• They are required to meet our compliance standards to ensure the assigned funds achieve the intended
• can imagine, on a fixed income, losing 44% of your buying power is incredibly detrimental to your standard
• can imagine, on a fixed income, losing 44% of your buying power is incredibly detrimental to your standard

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• enterprise resource system, CAPS, over the last 12 years and continues to be compliant with all state standards

Bills: SB 1, SB1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

Bills: HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390, HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390

Keywords: liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, SNAP, food assistance, public assistance, income standards, Department of Human Resources, eligibility, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales

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• of criminal impersonation in the second degree and replaces it with an ambiguous, confusing new standard
• That very possession will be criminalized under this new standard, under this bill. Mr.
• That very possession will be criminalized under this new standard, under this bill. Mr.
• An act relating to adopting national standards for factory-built housing.
• What this does is allows Washington State to adopt national standards for inspection of factory-built

Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1065, HB1717, HB1795, HB1859, HB2107, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2133, HB2134, HB2140, HB2151, HB2155, HB2165, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2242, HB2245, HB2253, HB2283, HB2317, HB2343, HB2385, HB2406, HB2417, HB2426, HB2501, HB2531, HB2574, HB2606, HB1170, HB1544, HB1834, HB2111, HB2156, HB2188, HB2199, HB2206, HB2296, HB2360, HB2436, HB2471, HB2478, HB2510, HB2525, HB2532, HB2543, HB2605, HB2624, HJM4012, HB1759

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before caucusing. The chamber then received a Senate message that Substitute Senate Bill 5820 had passed the Senate. Members took up a long series of House bills on second and third reading, with most advancing by wide margins after brief debate and, in some cases, amendments. Among the measures considered, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 on impersonating law enforcement drew the most debate. Supporters said it would address public safety and accountability by prohibiting people from claiming police authority or creating that impression, while opponents argued it could create confusion, overlap with existing law, or interfere with federal-state law enforcement cooperation. Amendment 1521 was adopted to protect ceremonial transfers of badges and identification to families of fallen or retired officers. The bill ultimately passed 56-38. Other bills passed included House Bill 2624 on clarifying property-related definitions for conservancies, House Bill 2385 delaying implementation dates tied to Medicaid reimbursement changes, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1717 on affordable housing tax remittance, Second Substitute House Bill 1859 on housing development on faith-owned land, Substitute House Bill 2151 adopting national standards for factory-built housing inspections, House Bill 2155 protecting the nursing title, House Bill 2111 on Interstate Bridge toll interest revenue, House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees, House Bill 2606 updating the Office of Privacy and Data Protection’s performance measures and AI-related duties, and House Bill 2417 aligning victim rights for National Guard members. Later, the House considered additional bills on early learning, marine safety, energy devices, nitrous oxide sales, derelict vessels, and a Seahawks-related resolution. House Bill 2317 on early learning assistance was amended to clarify school and community/technical college premises and passed unanimously. House Bill 2436, a technical fix for pilotage-related vessel requirements, also passed unanimously. Substitute House Bill 2296, dealing with distributed energy resource devices and meter-mounted equipment, passed 56-38 after concerns about timing relative to UTC rulemaking. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532, restricting nitrous oxide sales with exemptions for medical, dental, and automotive uses, passed unanimously after an amendment clarifying those exemptions. Substitute House Bill 2199, aimed at removing derelict and sinking vessels, passed unanimously. Finally, House Bill 1759 designating December 12 as the “Day of the 12s” in honor of the Seahawks and their fans passed 93-2 after enthusiastic floor remarks and a brief point of order. The House then recessed for caucus until 2 p.m.

Bills: SB8, SB1

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

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• It doesn't lower any safety standards.
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• And these standards include officers.

Bills: HF3547, HF3651, HF4043, HF4282, HF4095

Keywords: fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons

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• The certification standard is kind of additional to all of the other ones that they have.
• Certification standards are phasing in for 2028, giving carriers time to figure this out.
• Given the exchange's authority to raise standards, this will help ensure families get better value in
• Some are going to expire before the standard 90 days.
• This is needed policy, establishing network adequacy standards for skilled nursing facilities and rehab

Bills: SB5877, SB5904, SB5988

Keywords: anesthesiology, medical personnel, surcharges, licensing, healthcare regulations, nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, opioid treatment, accreditation, health department, fee authority, substance abuse, 904, all

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several health care bills. SB 5904 would restrict use of nursing titles such as RN, ARNP/NP, and LPN to licensed human persons, with supporters arguing it is needed to prevent AI chatbots or other non-human entities from misleading patients. SB 5877 would add a $70 surcharge for certified anesthesiologist assistants so they can participate in the Washington Physicians Health Program and access HealWA, and testimony was generally supportive. SB 5185 would create a clinical experience graduate pilot program for international medical graduates, eliminate a prior multiple sclerosis-related licensing exception, and allow qualified participants to move toward full primary care licensure; supporters said it would help address workforce shortages while maintaining patient safety. The committee also heard extensive testimony on ESSB 6210, which would let the Health Benefit Exchange adopt additional market-factor certification criteria for exchange plans, including standards aimed at meaningful differences among plans and maintaining coverage in underserved counties such as San Juan. Supporters said the bill would help stabilize access and affordability amid federal policy changes and carrier exits, while insurers and business groups argued the timeline is too fast, the criteria are too discretionary, and the bill could discourage carrier participation. The committee then heard SB 5981 on the 340B drug pricing program; supporters from hospitals, health centers, and patient advocates said it protects safety-net providers and preserves savings for vulnerable patients, while opponents from employer, pharmaceutical, and business groups argued it would raise premiums and costs, lacks transparency, and expands a program they say is already growing rapidly. The committee also took executive action on SB 5917, related to Department of Corrections dispensing and distribution of abortion medications, rejecting five proposed amendments and reporting the bill out 10-6; SB 5988, related to opioid treatment program accrediting activities, was reported out 13-3; and SB 5124, on Medicaid network adequacy for post-acute care services, was reported out unanimously 16-0.

Bills: HB343, HB345

Keywords: retirement system, mandatory membership, Jefferson County, employee contributions, civil service, special reserve deputy, emergency writ condition, Sheriff, law enforcement, property seizure, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

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• Standards within 30 legislative days, they shall be deemed disapproved rather than approved.
• If we don't do anything, we retain the old standards. Correct, so I think.
• outdated standards. Can you address that? Yeah, I know, and thank you for bringing it up.
• If we allow a private program to establish standards for a certification program.
• Therefore, can we not expect the program to solve itself without lowering our standards?

Bills: HB2987, HB3026, HB3076, HB3288, HB3315, HB3467, HB3711, HB3885, HB4427, HB4359, HB4363

Keywords: education, academic standards, subject matter standards, State Board of Education, legislative review, joint resolution, curriculum, school standards, Oklahoma Administrative Code, education oversight, common education, curriculum standards, state education policy, rulemaking, legislative veto, kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents