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• We oversee nearly 700 teacher licensure programs across the state of Minnesota.
• We oversee nearly 700 teacher licensure programs across the state of Minnesota.
• We oversee nearly 700 teacher licensure programs across the state of Minnesota.
• We oversee nearly 700 teacher licensure programs across the state of Minnesota.
• We oversee nearly 700 teacher licensure programs across the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF1966 , HF54 , HF2043 , HF1171 , HF2741

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• The tribal communities continue to experience some of the greatest health disparities in the state.
• As background, the Department of Health collects and stores all reports of vital life events in the state
• Washington State is a non-discrimination state. We're safe here.
• State or local election officer rather than a state officer or election officer.
• , particularly those who need these programs most, Washingtonians throughout our state, particularly

Bills: SB6084 , SB6137 , SCR8406 , SB5892 , SB5863

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility

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• programs.
• programs.
• I work on local, state, and national behavioral health policy initiatives, and I am a board member of
• We looked at other states.
• Abortions are health care.

Bills: SB20 , SB21 , SB166 , SB177 , SB181 , SB189 , SM6

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• we thank you for the opportunity to discuss and to deliberate the business of your people, for your state
• Absolutely. >> Please just state your name for the record. >> Thank you, Mr.
• </c> in the state. in the state.
• This is currently being offered in most every state.
• </c><00:40:56.160><c> a</c> business here in the state a business here in the state a brickandmortar<

Bills: HB300 , HB40 , SB19 , HB283 , HB179 , HB296 , HB300 , HB40 , SB19 , HB283 , HB179 , HB296

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: HB300, Choctaw County, probate court, probate judge, recording fee, filing fee, deed tax, mortgage tax, deeds, mortgages, property records, recordation, county local act, local legislation, technology upgrades, digitalization of records, recordkeeping, county treasury, special fund, court administration

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• Thank you. ...application, and health care providers are hamstrung by laws in their states, preventing
• health system.
• If we If we eliminate the reporting requirement, how will the state collect reliable public health data
• So despite the lack of state data reporting into public health research spaces, this data is available
• And tell us what state agency? The registrar inside the Department of Health collects the data.

Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• The president of the United States is claiming authority to take over state elections.
• or of this state.
• be contrary to state law.
• Those are red states.
• They're not going to go to the red states; they're going to go to the blue states.

Bills: SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264 , HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order.
• Members, great to see all of you in Health and Human Services in a different setting.
• It is on the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines.
• And it allows the State Board of Pharmacy to make rules as needed.
• We, as a state, have so far to go. ...so much to do to rebuild robust public health systems, rebuild

Bills: HB25 , HB25

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives

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• Health, the United States Department of Health, the United States and<00:09:32.160><c> the</c><00:09:
• It's required that we do this based on the state Department of Health requirements, the United States
• We all have to, as long as you have a State of Hawaii Department of Health permit, we all have to file
• of Hawaii department of have a a state of Hawaii department of health<00:24:34.320><c> permit,</c><00
• to expand hunter education of Health to expand hunter education programs,<01:01:35.280><c> they</c><

Bills: SB2885 , SB2174 , SB2925 , SB2798 , SB2320 , SB2800 , SB1230 , SB2706 , SB3233 , SB2405 , SB2350 , SB2169 , SB3320

Committees: House Agriculture & Food Systems , House Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• I served in the United States Army as an infantryman.
• I served in the United States Army as an infantryman.
• So I see this as a great program, a great opportunity for the state.
• So I see this as a great program, a great opportunity for the state to continue to help my brothers and
• I also received mental health services there.

Bills: HB2620 , HB2960

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: homeless veterans, emergency shelters, state funding, veterans' services, grant distribution, veterans, treatment court, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health, substance abuse

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• Uh, every session we adjust because of the programs that we run based on focused program, so that we
• Uh, every session we adjust because of the programs that we run based on focused program, so that we
• health fund.
• The total all health fund.
• </c> into the Medicaid program through fees. into the Medicaid program through fees.

Bills: HF2995 , HF2434

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: human services, funding, appropriations, MinnesotaCare, behavioral health, general assistance, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• Some of them are not from the state where they exit the military.
• Well, they have programs. Programs passively for these veterans.
• This program will establish a self-reliance program.
• The Transition Assistance Program, TAPS, is a couple days long.
• Even Price, former Sergeant, United States Army.

Bills: HB4458 , SB651 , SB1227 , SB1931

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: veterans, service members, military transition, Texas Veterans Commission, pilot program, self-reliance, employment assistance, housing assistance, mental health services, career training, veterans service organizations, spouses and dependents, military families, Texas military forces, post-separation support, reentry services, workforce development, benefits navigation, transition assistance, SB 651

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• I just don't see the benefit to the state by making it even bigger.
• Senate Bill 6282 requires state-registered apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades
• to provide apprentices with behavioral health and wellness training.
• Senate Bill 6282 requires state registered apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades
• to provide apprentices with behavioral health and wellness training.

Bills: SB6290 , SB6282 , SB5379 , SB6197 , SB6158 , SB6302 , SB5882 , SB6303 , SB6180 , SB6195 , SB6196 , SB6204 , SB6287

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: liquor regulation, cannabis board, reorganization, state agency, governance, apprenticeship, behavioral health, construction trades, workforce training, wellness, interest arbitration, parks and recreation, public employees, labor relations, employee rights, SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement

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• I'm Bob Maddox, state program manager with Alabama CASA Network Incorporated.
• And really, we have 16 programs around the state of Alabama who are independent nonprofit entities or
• state</c><00:43:54.840><c> of</c><00:43:54.960><c> Alabama</c><00:43:56.080><c> who</c> programs around
• the state of Alabama who programs around the state of Alabama who are<00:43:56.440><c> independent</
• So, this program has worked in about 24 counties in the state over these 40 years.

Bills: SB118 , SB203 , HB420 , HB414 , HB363 , HB405 , HB261 , HB263 , HB327 , HB348 , SB118 , SB203 , HB420 , HB414 , HB363 , HB405 , HB261 , HB263 , HB327 , HB348 , HB228 , HB282 , SB273 , HB7 , SB296 , SB199 , SB47 , SB204 , HB80 , HB11 , HB192 , HB228 , HB282 , SB273 , HB7 , SB296 , SB199 , SB47 , SB204 , HB80 , HB11 , HB192

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, Baldwin County, local bill, education funding, school tax, privilege license tax, county tax revenue, municipal school board, Baldwin County Board of Education

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• our goal is a restorative workforce to ensure that those doing the right thing are a net gain to the state

Bills: SB372 , SB1224 , SB1232 , SB1264 , SB1330 , SB1381 , SB1441 , SB1450 , SB1589 , SB1618 , SB1936 , SB1980 , SB2011 , SB2030

Committee: House Criminal Judiciary

Keywords: SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse

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• These programs match state funds with additional federal funds to help pay providers who serve medical
• Um, these programs match<00:08:35.200><c> state</c><00:08:35.519><c> funds</c><00:08:36.000><c> with<
• the state of Minnesota.
• I'm here today in support of Senate File 2413, a state Medicaid directed payment program to support hospitals
• In fact, 40 other states have these programs in place, so I'm sure their reimbursements per capita on

Bills: HF1746 , HF2585 , HF1159 , HF2574 , HF2839 , HF157 , HF158 , HF160 , HF338 , HF512

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: Oakdale, tax increment financing, local government, funding, urban development, tax increment, St. Paul, redevelopment, housing authority, housing trust fund, low-income housing, property taxation, Minnesota statutes, vacant property, housing, commercial to residential conversion, Minneapolis, urban redevelopment, public parks, tax capacity

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• These are both key programs to keep our state moving.
• These are both key programs to keep our state moving.
• Safety Program, and the Complete Streets grant program.
• Safety Program, and the Complete Streets grant program.
• Project, State Route 167, State Route 515, State Route 181.

Bills: SB6225 , SB6005 , SB6354

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause

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• Which states are they coming from?
• Are they out-of-state people? That's what this is?
• I am curious about the apprenticeship program.
• I’m a plumbing contractor in Washington State.
• I'm a plumbing contractor in Washington State.

Bills: SB6197 , SB6158 , SB6302 , SB5437 , SB6117 , SB5852 , SB5847 , SB6067 , SB6152 , SB6136

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement, infractions, administrative penalties, license suspension, certificate suspension, endorsement suspension, registration suspension, Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, penalty schedule, repeat violations, workplace standards, construction trades, professional licensing, Washington state, factory built housing

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• I am the director for the Office of Health Systems Oversight with the Department of Health.
• care across the state.
• care across the state.
• House Bill 2113 House Bill 2113 addresses a fundamental health care access issue in Washington State.
• care in our state.

Bills: HB2540 , HB2113

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, radiologic technologists, diagnostic imaging, healthcare regulation, professional supervision, state licensing

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• The last time that a school district in Washington State was dissolved was in 2007.
• I mean, we know that school districts all across the state... ...experience.
• So the financial solvency question is universal for the state.
• These aren’t programs.
• That is our graduation reclamation program.

Bills: HB2440 , HB2551 , HB2593

Committee: House Education

Keywords: education, ombudsman, record-keeping, transparency, advocacy, school funding, financial solvency, education budget, district financial health, state funding, accounting, budgeting, reporting

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• at the University of Washington and Washington State University, and counties with state forest lands
• We're going to call up Lauren Jenks and Kristen Betridge with the Washington State Department of Health
• This is Lauren Jenks, I'm Assistant Secretary for Environmental Public Health at the Washington State
• Department of Health.
• And then this is the only other program that is a regulatory program.

Bills: SB5919 , SB5816 , SJM8015 , HB2737

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, shellfish fees, Department of Health, biotoxin testing, export certificate