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• Chair: ...10 and 12, right?
• So paragraphs 10 and 12, Senator Duhigg...
• Kerr, on page 12.
• If you look at that same page line 12, you end line 12 with a semicolon there as opposed to a period,
• And then when you look at line two, it says, the Interstate Combat— I'm sorry, the Interstate Commission

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrX8SMAfqUc, 2026-07-02T01:23:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:46 - SCR 117 / SR 110 13:53 - DM HWN-WLA 1:00PM 15:32 - WLA-AEN 1:01 PM 15:50 - SCR 100 / SR 94 16:46 - SCR 168 / SR 159 19:16 - SCR 133 / SR 125 35:30 - DM WLA-AEN 1:01 PM 42:41 - WLA 1:04 PM 42:51 - HB 2001, HD2 45:50 - DM WLA 1:04 PM 46:52 - WLA 1:05 PM 47:20 - SCR 170 / SR 161 48:12 - SCR 47 / SR 46 50:05 - SCR 165 / SR 156 50:35 - SCR 173 01:03:05 - SCR 94 / SR 89 01:04:56 - SCR 99 / SR 93 01:05:38 - SCR 164 / SR 155 01:10:16 - SCR 125 / SR 117 01:13:06 - SCR 104 / SR 98 01:19:02 - DM WLA 1:05 PM Hearing Notices: HWN-WLA 1:00PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN-WLA_04-08-26_.PDF WLA-AEN 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA-AEN_04-08-26_.PDF WLA 1:04 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA_04-08-26-1_.PDF WLA 1:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA_04-08-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• or I'm going down the interstate or whatever<00:12:17.760> the<00:12:17.920> case<00:12
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Bills: HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363, HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363

Keywords: driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole

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• evaluations, cover and retire, cover the retire and rehire penalty for SPED staff returning to work within 12
• My name is Matthew McCormick, K-12 policy analyst at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• I started advocating for kids with dyslexia when I was 12.
• It's nice that she had the mission at age 12. I don't know how old she is now, but she's 16.

Bills: SB568, SCR5, SB57, SB1447, SB27, SB24

Keywords: special education, funding, individualized education program, visual impairments, accessibility, support services, state education code, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame

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Bills: SB568, SCR5, SB57, SB1447, SB27, SB24

Keywords: special education, funding, individualized education program, visual impairments, accessibility, support services, state education code, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame

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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKhiK92r5Us, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:54 - SB 2976 06:02 - DM WTL-GVO-HOU 3:01 PM 08:41 - SB 2588 11:14 - SB 2867 16:41 - SB 2948 19:57 - DM WTL-GVO 3:00 PM 22:48 - DM GVO DEFER 3:20 PM 24:04 - SB 2636 25:10 - SB 2829 26:26 - SB 2866 27:18 - SB 2979 28:06 - SB 2615 30:54 - SB 2516 31:40 - SB 2526 32:22 - SB 2613 32:46 - SB 2886 44:12 - SB 3007 45:39 - GVO-LBT 3:10 PM 53:50 - SB 2972 01:08:08 - DM GVO-PSM 3:45 PM 01:10:13 - GVO DEFER 4:00 PM Hearing Notices: WTL-GVO 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-GVO_02-15-24_.PDF WTL-GVO-HOU 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-GVO-HOU_02-15-24_.PDF GVO-LBT 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-LBT_02-15-24_.PDF GVO DEFER 3:20 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-15-24_DEFER_.PDF GVO-PSM 3:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-PSM_02-15-24_.PDF GVO DEFER 4:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-15-24_DEFER-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Interstate 12 improvements? Yes.
• And so, It's extremely important that we make sure that we prioritize Interstate 12 to get some improvements
• And then each exchange, as you proceed toward Hammond, with the Interstate 12, Interstate 55 interchange
• Senator Wheat has been a huge advocate for this, and he's absolutely correct that the Interstate 12 and
• You just have to pick which 12.' Mr. Miramon was generous.

Summary: The committee met with four members present and approved the May 7, 2026 minutes. It then considered a series of transportation, motor vehicle, aviation, port, and memorial designation bills. Several measures were reported favorably, including HB 1086 on electronic titling and digital title transfers, HB 745 extending special tandem load permits, HB 1175 updating the definition of aerospace, HB 1108 creating a Homeschool Proud license plate, HB 722 changing reinstatement procedures so certain suspended licenses are restored once fees are paid, HB 1024 creating a Louisiana Democratic Party license plate, HB 1173 giving drivers on reinstatement payment plans a three-month grace period before late fees apply, and HB 98 imposing a $25 annual royalty fee on a retired legislators’ plate to help restore the Pentagon Barracks. HB 487, dealing with red-light overtaking and an added fine, and HB 1032, a technical cleanup bill aligning DWI/drug-impairment language, were also reported favorably. HB 1050, a CDL cleanup bill that adjusts age and testing provisions and removes outdated vision-waiver language, and HB 1192, creating a Louisiana Dental Hygienist Association plate, were approved as well. HB 989, which would have raised public license tag agent convenience fees, was supported by private tag agents but drew questions about fee parity and business impacts; it was reported favorably. A separate bill on driving school pricing and refunds was deferred and turned into a study resolution after the sponsor said more stakeholder discussion was needed. The committee also advanced several memorial and infrastructure measures. HB 401 designated the Lance Corporal Justin McLeese Memorial Bridge, with members speaking about his military service and sacrifice. HB 1081 moved the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission under the Office of Multimodal Commerce for administrative support while leaving port boards independent. HCR 63 created a task force to study whether certain active-duty military personnel could operate federally owned vehicles on state highways without a civilian license. HCR 69 urged priority improvements to the Interstate 12 corridor, especially the bottleneck and interchange areas near I-55, citing safety and evacuation concerns. SCR 58 asked DOTD to review public-private partnership practices, using the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge as a case study and focusing on lessons learned for future projects. HB 1001 designated a portion of U.S. 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway. HB 1218 named Highway 1090 the Lewis Pett Miramon Memorial Highway, with family members and supporters describing Miramon’s wartime service and role in building Slidell. HB 1172 designated a highway segment in memory of a 14-year-old hit-and-run victim, Kulin Carrier. One major policy bill, SB 514, was amended and reported favorably. It updates Louisiana’s aeronautics statutes, transfers responsibility for aeronautics activities and facilities from the DOTD secretary to the Office of Multimodal Commerce commissioner, and modernizes the law to align with federal aviation rules and new technologies, including advanced aviation and electric vertical takeoff and landing programs. Members asked about the lengthy amendments, fuel tax language, airport development reporting, and the Transportation Trust Fund, and the sponsor and DOTD explained that the changes were largely technical and intended to keep Louisiana eligible for federal aviation funding and compliant with current standards. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 1244, which would add a brain-injury designation to driver’s licenses and require law-enforcement training. The sponsor and advocates described how the designation could help de-escalate encounters and improve safety for people with brain injuries; the bill was reported favorably, with members noting it could also cover broader brain-injury conditions if medically certified. After that testimony, the committee adjourned without objection.

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• A bill enacting the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, providing for the appointment of New Mexico
• Compact Commissioners, requiring the public posting of Interstate Commission bylaws, rules, and minutes
• for a contingent repeal of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: Senate Bill 1.
• Senate Bill 12.
• Senate Bill 12.

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• By supporting this bill, you uphold the integrity of interstate commerce, ensure continued access to
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Keywords: 1183, house

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Bills: HF1532, HF1290, HF2231, HF2013

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law

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• Interstate 12 improvements? Yes.
• It's extremely important that we make sure that we prioritize Interstate 12 to get some improvements
• And then each exchange, as you proceed toward Hammond, with the Interstate 12, Interstate 55 interchange
• Senator Wheat has been a huge advocate for this, and he's absolutely correct that the Interstate 12 and
• You just have to pick which 12.' Mr. Miramon was generous.

Bills: SCR58, SB309, SB514, HCR63, HCR69, HB401, HB487, HB722, HB730, HB745, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1218, HB1244

Keywords: SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement

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• And we will start off with House Bill 10, Physician Assistant Interstate Compact.
• We are now on House Bill 12, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, and there is a substitute.
• 12.
• So moving on to the next one, we have social work licensure interstate compact.
• We have Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact. Representative Herndon, or Sadia Lopez.

Keywords: 996, all

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Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3635, the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, and House File 3638, which would make several changes to teacher licensing and related agency operations. Dr. Yolena Bailey walked through the compact, explaining that it would let teachers move more easily among member states while preserving Minnesota’s authority over licensing, data, discipline, and rulemaking. She emphasized that the compact must be adopted without changes to be effective and that it would still require eligible teachers to hold a qualifying license, pass a state background check, and meet any compensation-related documentation requirements. Testifiers from school administrator groups and Western Governors University supported both bills. They said Minnesota’s teacher shortages, especially in special education, make it difficult to fill classrooms and often force districts to rely on substitutes or leave positions vacant. Supporters said the compact would speed licensing for qualified out-of-state teachers without lowering standards, and that the Tier 2 change in HF 3638 would help candidates enrolled in out-of-state teacher prep programs, including working adults and rural students, access Minnesota licensure pathways. WGU said the Tier 2 barrier affects its students and partnerships, including special education pipeline efforts and Teach For America collaborations. For HF 3638, Bailey described operational changes that would move the voluntary pair professional credential to MDE, allow a data-sharing agreement with the Board of School Administrators, let the agency use forfeiture fees for IT needs, update mental health training language and rulemaking, expand Tier 2 eligibility to some out-of-state teacher prep students, and extend the timeline for an online licensing system project by two years. Members asked whether the compact would add requirements for Minnesota educators or reduce licensure quality; Bailey and Representative Hill said it would not add classroom requirements and would mainly reduce paperwork while maintaining standards. The bills were laid over for further consideration, with no vote taken in the excerpt.

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Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It doesn't look that great, so they tend not to get off the interstate.
• I-10 is one of the busiest interstates in the country.
• And there can be an interstate 10 when the dust storms are going on.
• These are the people we're dealing with on the interstate.
• And then, when we shut down the interstate, all those people go down and run.

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• for Interstate Compacts. for Interstate Compacts.
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Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September 25 minutes, and heard several informational presentations on occupational licensing and workforce access. The first major topic was the dietitian licensure compact, presented by Rep. Vanessa Gracel, Whitney Duddy, and Caitlyn Bison. They said the compact would be revenue-neutral, improve licensure portability, support military families, expand telehealth and rural access, and preserve state regulatory authority. Testimony noted that 15 states had joined the compact, including Ohio and Tennessee, and that Kentucky would have a seat on the compact commission if it enacted the measure. Members asked about bordering states and possible telehealth competition concerns; witnesses said they had not seen evidence of harmful effects in other compacts and described the compact as expanding access rather than displacing local providers. The committee then heard testimony on music therapy licensure, with Chris Millet, Laura Elliot Buckner, and Dr. Kimberly Cinemore speaking in support of Senate Bill 42. They described music therapy as a clinical, board-certified profession requiring formal education, supervised training, and national certification, and argued that state licensure would protect the public, clarify scope of practice, and help retain Kentucky-trained professionals. Witnesses said the bill would not require new state funding, could be administered through a self-sustaining licensing structure, and would not prevent others from using music in their work. In response to questions, they said licensure could help open doors to insurance, waiver, and HSA reimbursement, but would not guarantee coverage. Finally, the committee heard testimony on expanding physician access through a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians. Adam Meyer of the Cicero Institute said Kentucky faces a severe physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued that qualified international physicians should not have to repeat residency if they meet strict criteria, including an employment offer, prior training and experience, good standing, U.S. exam passage, and a three-year provisional period before full licensure. Rapender Carr of Baptist Health supported the concept, saying it could help fill hard-to-recruit positions across the state and improve access in rural markets. No votes were taken on these policy topics during the meeting.

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Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Kentucky Aviation Association on the importance of general aviation airports in Kentucky and their economic and public-safety role. Witnesses said the state has more than 50 general aviation airports that support jobs, agriculture, tourism, medical transport, disaster response, and law enforcement, and they urged continued support for aviation infrastructure and workforce development. They asked the legislature to again provide $200,000 per general aviation airport for operating and basic infrastructure costs, to route the money through the Kentucky Department of Aviation for accountability, to revisit a special-purpose governmental entity audit requirement they said is too costly for small airports, to create a long-term appropriations process for the roughly $100 million in unmet capital needs, and to fund the Arrow Act for aviation education and scholarships. Members asked about a dedicated aviation fuel tax and about local training partnerships, simulators, and school or community college programs; the witnesses said they preferred an appropriations-based solution and offered to help connect interested communities with aviation education resources. The committee then took up “Troy’s Law,” sponsored by Representatives White and Flannery, which would allow tow trucks to use blue lights while stationary and actively removing vehicles or debris from highways. Sponsors and tow operators said the bill is intended to improve worker safety after the deaths of tow operators Troy Cwell and Hubert Mosley in highway hit-and-run incidents, and they emphasized that tow operators often work in dangerous conditions at night, in bad weather, and near fast-moving traffic. They said the proposal would not apply while driving or towing and noted that other states have adopted similar measures. Witnesses from the towing industry, including Bubba Johnson and Barbara Maguire, supported the bill as an added layer of protection and described tow operators as first responders who help motorists in emergencies. Representative Flannery and other members expressed support for the safety goal and invited further discussion, but no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.

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• And if the panelists for item 12 can come up: Edward Martinez, Luis Reyes, and Robert Balch.
• With prioritization falling with the Interstate Commission.
• It could happen in seven or eight years, but it could be 10 or 12.
• A bosque fire translated to 12 residential homes burning.
• You mentioned that there were 12 homes destroyed in a fire in Dubosky.