Bills: HB1542 , HB2452 , HB2664

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints

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• entities should not be affiliated with special interest lobbying groups or participate in the private practice
• requirement that the judges issue specific findings of fact to include the specific evidence-based practice
• have witnessed where behavioral health professionals have deviated from guidelines related to these practices
• Okay so let me see how this works in practice there's a child support order that designates the obligee
• circumstance they would not have to wait Yeah, I understand that but But I'm trying to figure out in practical

Bills: SB387 , SB1335 , HB1671 , SB1760 , SB1839 , SB1923 , HB1928 , HB4942 , HB5628 , HB5642 , HB1980

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, retroactive child support, parentage, genetic testing, family code, child's conception, incapacitated persons, court proceedings, guardianship fees, estate management, probate

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• When we try to legislate religious practice, we distort the very heart of the Gospel.

Bills: HB266 , SB85 , SB166 , HB266 , SB85 , SB166

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: education, diploma, adult education, dropout prevention, nontraditional high school program, driver's license eligibility, vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education

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• Section 3 allows changes to the Government Data Practices Act.
• Section 4 applies to the Minnesota Department of Government Data Practices Act to the legislature as
• </c><01:19:51.120><c> I</c> Director of the Data Practices Office.
• I Director of the Data Practices Office.
• Because this does deal with data<01:20:36.800><c> practices,</c><01:20:37.440><c> I</c><01:20:37.520>

Bills: HF2783 , HF2603 , HF2846 , HF2354 , HF1836 , HF2713 , HF1198 , HF1389

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

Bills: SF273 , SF2428 , SF2219 , SF2335 , SF2319 , SF2231 , SF2220 , SF273 , SF2428

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: mandatory reporting, grooming behavior, educational examiners, school employees, student safety, school discipline, violent disruption, nonviolent disruption, student behavior, educational policies, mental health, individualized education programs, student absences, school-sponsored activities, education policies, nonpublic schools, public school districts, education, technology, cognitive function

Bills: SB1415 , SB1714 , SB1962 , SB26 , SB172

Committee: Senate Retirement and Government Resources

Keywords: nondisclosure agreements, state employment, employee rights, transparency, government accountability, employee suggestions, cost savings, state agencies, incentives, performance awards, efficiency, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, state procurement, state purchasing, State Purchasing Director, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, OMES, exempt entities, purchasing exemptions, state contracts

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• and penalties, to provide for similar damages, and to provide for an unfair or deceptive act or practice
• This is just mirroring the language that's already in the Unfair Trade Practices Act, which exempts the
• This has become a standard practice in politics. Does this bill in any way curb... I don't know.
• This has become a standard practice in politics.
• Does this bill in any way curb the I don't know. standard practice in politics.

Bills: HB207 , HB267 , HB300 , HB464 , HB618 , HB853

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, auctioneer licensing, professional licensing board, board membership, gubernatorial appointments, consumer members, public at large, Public Service Commission district, East Baton Rouge Parish, venue, domicile, licensure requirements, licensed auctioneer, occupational licensing, state board governance, Act 138, home inspectors, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board

Bills: S0118 , S0450 , S0678 , S0680 , S1074 , S1520

Committee: Senate Finance and Tax

Keywords: recreational vehicle parks, special assessments, property tax, occupancy rates, commercial assessment, ad valorem, homestead exemption, disabled veteran, veteran surviving spouse, first responder, line of duty, service-connected death, tax exemption transfer, remarriage, primary residence, Florida Statutes 196.081, property appraiser, local government revenue, surviving spouse tax relief, alcohol distribution

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• </c> House File 1567 provides a practical and a balanced solution.
• House File 1567 provides<00:20:35.120><c> a</c><00:20:35.520><c> practical</c><00:20:36.400><c> and</
• c><00:20:36.720><c> a</c><00:20:36.880><c> balanced</c> provides a practical and a balanced provides
• a practical and a balanced solution.<00:20:38.880><c> It</c><00:20:39.200><c> allows</c><00:20:39.600

Bills: HF1567 , HF2809 , HF3380

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records

Bills: HB393 , HB61 , SB234 , SB234

Committee: Senate Tourism

Keywords: entertainment district, alcohol consumption, local governance, city council, public spaces, home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, Cherokee County, off-road vehicle park, ORV park, ATV, all-terrain vehicle, dirt bike, off-highway vehicle, recreational vehicle, county permit, inspection

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• To have to suddenly build that relationship and trust with another physician and practice, it really
• And finally, additional safety hazards in the home setting and evidence-based safe bathing practices.
• And that way, our nurses will be educated before they go out and practice.
• The bill does not guarantee ACN health care providers get a certificate to practice, as the Board of
• It simply creates a pathway for the continuation of their practices to protect patients.

Bills: S0068 , S0096 , S0340 , S0428 , S0606 , S1480 , S7018

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Keywords: pediatric care, emergency departments, hospital regulations, patient safety, health care standards, veterans, dental care, healthcare, grant program, income assistance, human trafficking, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, Florida Board of Nursing, Department of Health, licensure by examination, nursing education

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public testimony on concerns about changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the iBudget waiver, including warnings that HIV patients could lose access to medications and that direct support providers need a rate increase. Senators discussed possible alternatives such as medically needy coverage and FQHC/340B access, and a witness urged the legislature to delay implementation of the HIV-related changes and restore funding. Another witness asked for support for a modest increase for iBudget direct care providers. The committee then considered and reported favorably several bills. SB 428, by Sen. Yarborough, expands the state swimming voucher program from ages 0-4 to ages 1-7 to align with drowning-prevention guidance; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 68, by Sen. Harrell, requires hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligning reporting dates with the House version was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1718, by Sen. Grall, makes the Step Into Success foster youth pilot permanent, adjusts visitor/background screening rules for out-of-home placements, and modifies stipend provisions; it also passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 606, by Sen. Smith, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials and requires hospitals and birthing centers to keep compliance records. CS/CS/SB 96, by Sen. Sharief, expands eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program up to 400% of the federal poverty level; an amendment removed the $500,000 appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process, and the bill passed. CS/SB 340, by Sen. Harrell, requires nursing education to include a human trafficking course before licensure, and CS/SB 1480, by Sen. Burton, creates a grandfathering process for certain health care providers in areas of critical need if federal designations change; both were reported favorably. The committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.

Bills: HB16 , HB214 , HB252 , HB16 , HB214 , HB252

Committee: House Ethics and Campaign Finance

Keywords: law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government

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• Chair, senators, Senate Bill 606 adds drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices
• I think the bill itself would look more in tune to best practices for that as well.
• I think the bill itself would look more in tune to best practices for that as well.
• and licensure, such as reviewing license applications. ...professional practice and licensure, such
• In addition, research suggests best practices to comply with antitrust laws. In 2010, the U.S.

Bills: S0428 , S0606 , S0192 , S0162 , S0340

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Keywords: drowning prevention, water safety, swimming lessons, swim vouchers, child drowning, infant safety, toddler safety, pool safety, bath safety, safe bathing practices, postpartum education, newborn care, childbirth education, birth centers, home birth providers, Department of Health, public health, water competency, swim instruction, infant supervision

Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee heard and advanced several health-related bills focused largely on drowning prevention, surgical smoke, human trafficking training, and chiropractic patient funds. SB 428 would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7; the sponsor and supporters from Nemours and the YMCA emphasized Florida’s high child drowning rates and argued that swim lessons reduce risk and should be more widely accessible. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit funding levels as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 606, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and home birth providers. A mother who lost her daughter to drowning testified in support, describing the bill as an early opportunity to educate parents. An amendment removed home birth providers from the compliance-proof requirement, and the bill was adopted as amended and reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 162 would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively inexpensive and already used in many facilities, while several senators raised concerns about the lack of supporting data, possible burdens on rural and smaller facilities, and whether the mandate should be narrower. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably, with the sponsor saying more data would be provided later. The committee also approved SB 340, requiring a two-hour human trafficking course for nursing students before licensure, after amending it to make the requirement apply to students rather than nursing programs. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull for Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; the Florida Chiropractic Society supported the change, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also received an OPAGA presentation reviewing Florida’s health care practitioner regulation system and comparing board oversight, rulemaking, funding, appointments, and term-limit models in other states.

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• also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data practices
• also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data practices
• also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data practices
• also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data practices
• also had some great input from some of the chairs of the other committees, whether it's on data practices

Bills: HF1 , HF1384

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• to purchase machinery and equipment to add value to livestock or crops, do some best management practices
• to purchase machinery and equipment to add value to livestock or crops, do some best management practices
• to purchase machinery and equipment to add value to livestock or crops, do some best management practices
• to purchase machinery and equipment to add value to livestock or crops, do some best management practices
• that prevent reduce or practices that prevent reduce or eliminate<00:14:53.560><c> environmental</c>

Bills: HF770 , HF857 , HF38 , HF1500 , HF43

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B

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• </c> me like if we read the data practices me like if we read the data practices through<00:29:42.000
• in any practice and so we<00:47:43.200><c> have</c><00:47:43.480><c> that</c><00:47:44.200><c> um</c
• but prior board had uh uh practices but prior board had uh uh designated<01:36:07.000><c> our</c><01
• Practicality meets modern tech is the second one.
• If you do that, it ends the chaos of uneven practice, leveling the playing field for state and local

Bills: HF25 , HF1 , HF428

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• folks that are working on it in the House and Senate, we hope to be able to fix some of the data practices
• </c><00:09:08.920><c> uh</c><00:09:09.079><c> the</c><00:09:09.240><c> data</c><00:09:09.560><c> practices
• </c><00:09:10.160><c> statute</c> office and uh the data practices statute office and uh the data practices
• Inspector General would be subject to chapter 13, Government Data Practices Act, and would be required
• Act and would be required to Practices Act and would be required to protect<00:41:29.280><c> uh</c><

Bills: HF1 , HF779 , HF1034

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• In practice, as we discuss in detail in the report, we found that the usefulness of these annual reports
• In<00:09:42.800><c> practice,</c><00:09:43.360><c> as</c><00:09:43.600><c> we</c><00:09:43.839><c> discuss
• in detail in In practice, as we discuss in detail in the<00:09:45.360><c> report,</c><00:09:46.000><
• As part of our evaluation, we reviewed several national organizations' recommended practices for adult
• guardianship and found that providing a complaint process is a practice recommended by several of those

Bills: HF3901 , HF962 , HF4428 , HF4478 , HF1775

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• versus a person who does it for a living, who now might have the public at risk because of what practice
• just happened once in a blue moon, then that’s a different scenario. public at risk because of what practice
• public at risk because of what practice may<00:20:32.799><c> happen.

Bills: SB274 , HB586 , SB274 , HB586

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis, HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion

Bills: HB1342 , HB2889 , HB3002 , HB3254 , HB4820 , HJR40 , HJR40

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: private activity bonds, housing, residential rental projects, low-income, affordable housing, bond measures, funding equality, political subdivisions, public communications, election fairness, debt collection, consumer rights, disclosures, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, settlement agreements, State Board of Education, group benefits program, health insurance, state employees, dependents eligibility