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• So they participate in coaching asynchronous instruction synchronous classroom days and then those change
• One example of this is changing the public's perception of the work.
• The re-branding campaign is one thing that's underway with a top little bit about changing the public's
• And I would also say the enhanced minimum requirements and changing the requirements or enhancing the
• Sorry with residential treatment programs which offer intensive around the clock, mental health services

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:04:07.319> that that's so you can see the changes that that's so you can see the changes
• the file would be complete so we changed the file would be complete so we changed the<00:04:53.800
• <00:53:25.400> made and so I could have those changes made and so I could have those changes
• at all the changes in statute.
• changes in the recipe happen.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Solid Waste Subcommittee met to discuss proposed amendments to HB 171 and HB 215. For HB 171, Representative Gerna outlined technical changes to a landfill moratorium bill: DES would be allowed to accept applications only to review them for completeness, a notwithstanding clause would override automatic approval timing rules, the word “fully” would be removed, and an unnecessary reference to perennial water bodies would be deleted. Members raised concern about whether applications deemed complete during the moratorium would still have to comply with later changes in law or rule. Director Mike Whap of DES said applicants would likely need to amend applications if policy changes occurred, and suggested the bill could explicitly state that later changes apply to pending applications. The subcommittee generally supported the revised language and agreed the amended bill could go directly to executive session, though one member said the underlying legislation was ill-advised but preferred the amended version over the original. The committee then turned to HB 215, which would create a two-stage landfill siting review centered on a “net public benefit” determination before full technical review. Representative Gerna explained that the amendment would define net public benefit, require an independent third-party assessment paid for by the applicant, and set up a process for selecting the contractor from a list submitted by the applicant, with DES and the host community involved and the commissioner choosing if no agreement is reached within 60 days. Members asked how “host community” would be defined; DES said it would generally mean the municipal governing body, though that body could appoint others. The amendment also broadened the factors considered in both harms and benefits, including human health, property values, tourism, recreation, wildlife, local economic benefits, and infrastructure improvements. The discussion also added a provision directing DES to consult with the Department of Transportation, the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as needed when reviewing the third-party assessment. Director Whap said interdepartmental consultation is normal and that DES would likely adopt rules to guide the process. Members questioned whether the new framework would be too vague or burdensome for applicants, but Whap said it would not be designed to stack the deck against applicants and that the process should provide clearer, more balanced criteria. No votes were taken during the meeting, and the subcommittee appeared to continue refining the amendment language before further action.

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• And a few of them used the company and paid $3,500, and there was no change to the rating.
• And a few of them, they used the company and paid $3,500, and there was no change to the rating. and
• paid $3,500, and there was no change to the rating, and the rating was denied.
• I wish we could change it, but it is federal law, and I can't do anything about it.
• We've changed you go. Of course, of course. No, the better? I got a lot. I got a lot. So, buddy.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, which included AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, a bill aimed at protecting veterans from unaccredited claims representatives and other for-profit entities that charge fees to assist with VA disability claims. The author and supporters, including county veterans service officers and veterans organizations, argued the measure would curb predatory practices, restore accountability, and steer veterans toward free, accredited assistance through CVSOs and other authorized representatives. Testimony in support emphasized that veterans are often targeted online and may pay large fees for services that are available for free, while supporters said unaccredited firms lack transparency and can exploit vulnerable veterans. Opposition witnesses, including representatives of claims-assistance companies and individual veterans, argued the bill would eliminate choice and that some contingency-based firms provide useful services, better outcomes, and faster claims processing. Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully bar legitimate assistance or whether it was needed to stop illegal business practices, with several members noting the issue is also being litigated in federal court and that an accreditation process already exists through the VA. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 694 and refer it to the Committee on Judiciary. The final vote was 6 ayes, with some members not voting. The committee then completed the consent calendar vote, which passed with eight votes, and adjourned.

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• <01:32:23.520> any Speaker this bill doesn't change any Speaker this bill doesn't change any
• This change is unnecessary.
• <02:09:37.440> is Community this change is Community this change is unnecessary<02:09:39.559
• our reality today life has changed our reality today life has changed considerably<03:43:00.479>
• Time After Time those um changes were uh Time After Time those um changes were uh voted<06:21:02.160>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It is those sailors and civilians that we both serve who are on duty around the clock and around the
• So let's face it, I am deeply concerned about Secretary Hicks' personal personnel policy changes within
• We have changed the process in which we do that. We've outsourced.
• Because as we see in the battlefields across the globe, things are changing faster than our budget cycle
• When something changes, like we're talking about with UAS, counter-UAS, and that technology that is changing

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• Would these changes open this up to anything else besides weapons?
• Uh, this would change the recovery under the Unfair Trade Practices Act, which is usually a recovery
• President, I am so looking forward to changing our state motto from the land of enchantment to the land
• streets against people that are armed with automatic weapons, and we've made it illegal to possess clock
• President, this really does, uh, local government changes that have not been updated since 1978.

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• WE ARE WORKING FEVERISHLY DURING THIS TIME AND IN MANY INSTANCES WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO TRY TO OFFSET
• THE CONTINUING SUCCESS OF RETROFITTING BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SCHOOLS, CHANGES IN BUILDING CODE
• BUT IT'S ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BUT WE WILL BE VERY VERY EXCITED TO GET THAT ACCOMPLISHMENT UNDER OUR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The enforcement component really does not change with this bill.
• Yeah, and if you need a change to amend, do that as well. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr.
• We are the ones that interact with each individual voter regarding the changes you make here.
• Oftentimes, though, those law enforcement members are on the clock that day, and so all those funds are
• So it could, because we've changed the allocations.

Bills: SB25, SB250, HB22, HB27, HB33, HB47, HB233, HB290, HB308, HB324, HB382, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB980, HB1157, HB1207, HB1236, HCR45

Keywords: registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts

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• that we were making some progress. ...felt that we were making some progress, but when the board changed
• Uh, yeah, I guess my question is, I've heard from the board that it appears there have been some changes
• And if we're limited, I think we need a rule change possibly that they can oversee more than two if that's
• It's a strenuous program to get that Master's degree, which was changed from a Bachelor's to a Master's
• Well, all that changed in 2018 with the U.S. Congress's passing of the Farm Bill.

Bills: HB441, HB445, HB477, HB441, HB445

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax

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• The bill makes conforming changes in the government code, education code, health and safety code, transportation
• As this bill purely makes conforming changes, it has a zero fiscal note attached as well.
• OK, unfortunately they don't change out the water as often as they should.
• The processors are taking a A big lump, uh, The price of shrimp on the market has not really changed
• It's what these guys are getting paid that's changed. If you look in the handout.

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• And we're doing nothing to change those environmental or labor standards with this bill.
• We're doing nothing to change those environmental or labor standards with this bill.
• These common-sense efficiencies and changes to the process will focus and improve Minnesota's economic
• These common-sense efficiencies and changes to the process will focus and improve Minnesota's economic
• These common-sense efficiencies and changes to the process will focus and improve Minnesota's economic

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He asked what that change meant in the bill.
• If this requires a change to a minimal safety plan, Mr.
• And we change our punishment now, but for punishment.
• Of a residential property can change.
• Is that a room change? Yes, sir. We've got a little bit of a larger one.

Bills: HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• I don't know that we make some sort of extreme change, for example, because there's a bad actor and let
• With my original bill, they asked for it to be changed to the OLAP hurdle.
• assaulted as a child, and it wasn't until the fourth grade, when she had the education, you know, your changing
• Don't need to put you on a clock there? Close vote, clear a vote.
• Chairman West, will this bill leave us in a position to be nimble the next time we have a regime change

Bills: HB2950, HB2978, HB3132, HB3242, HB3467, HB3700, HB3701, HB4115, HB4274

Keywords: postsecondary education, standardized test scores, educational equity, higher learning access, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, HB2978, school libraries, library media center, library media program, community standards, sexually explicit conduct, obscene material, age-appropriate materials, school curriculum, book challenges, book banning, censorship, public schools, school board, education committee

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• review is allowed when there's a change review is allowed when there's a change in<00:04:55.919>
• the changing landscape of healthcare. the changing landscape of healthcare.
• <00:27:05.679> uh Also, uh it talks about uh changing uh Also, uh it talks about uh changing
• government may relook at and may change government may relook at and may change um<01:07:23.920>
• By changing the program to a changes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He will change his position, which is exactly what he did.
• And he should have his clock on very soon. And he should have his clock on very soon.
• And that does not change until 2030, is that correct?
• Well, the statute changes that we take, we initially go up to the $175,000, our legislative pension is
• I'm sorry, in September 1st of this year in 2025, and then the Texas Ethics Commission can change it

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• change your child. change your child.
• on a changing having her diaper changed on a changing station,<01:00:14.799> but<01:00:15.040
• changed considerably. changed considerably.
• this bill does not change that. this bill does not change that.
• So, this changed.

Keywords: 981, all

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• The more we change it, the more we send the message we might change it the following year.
• :27.640> the the message we might change it the the message we might change it the following<00
• That changed this year.
• Care<01:10:28.680> is<01:10:28.840> around-the-clock Care is around-the-clock Care is around-the-clock
• not optional, and it has not changed. not optional, and it has not changed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• your packet there I do have a change your packet there I do have a change item<00:05:28.000>
• issues bbht is requesting two change issues bbht is requesting two change items<00:10:27.480>
• Is that where the fee changes are?
• On the change pages? Yes.
• <00:20:26.000> item 1993 the board has two change item 1993 the board has two change item

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met on January 28, 2025, to review Governor’s budget proposals for several health-related licensing boards. The chair said no formal action would be taken and noted that final budget language was not yet available. The committee began with an overview from Bridget Anderson of the health-related licensing boards, who explained that the boards are fee-funded, operate as independent executive agencies, and handle licensing, complaints, rulemaking, and disciplinary matters. She also noted that the Board of Dentistry’s budget includes the Administrative Services Unit and criminal background check program, which can make the budget graphs appear larger than the dentistry board’s own operations. The Board of Dentistry requested funding for a new administrative staff position, estimating about $100,000 in salary, insurance, and fringe costs, to replace support lost when an administrative position was reclassified. Anderson said the board handled more than 300 complaints last year, with cases becoming more complex, especially involving surgical and implant procedures and imaging. Members asked about dental Medicaid access, but Anderson said that issue would be better directed to DHS’s Medicaid oral health division. The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy requested a full-time position due to rapid growth in the number of regulated professionals, from about 4,000 in 2014 to nearly 10,000 now, and also sought authority to set a fee for out-of-state applicants under the Counseling Compact, with a cap of up to $100 though the board expects to charge much less. The Board of Podiatric Medicine asked to raise its fee ceiling, saying fees had not been increased since 1999 and that the board now faces a structural deficit of about $40,000 per year and declining reserves. Several senators expressed concern about “not-to-exceed” fee authority, calling it too open-ended and suggesting the legislature should scrutinize specific fee needs rather than approve broad ceilings. Similar concerns were raised during the Board of Chiropractic Examiners presentation, where the board sought $100,000 in additional spending authority and a fee increase after 32 years without an adjustment; members questioned the proposed ceiling approach and asked for more historical information before deciding. The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice also discussed fee-setting authority, with the executive director explaining that the board had previously lowered fees without clear authority and later faced audit questions; she requested funding for a vacant administrative position, saying applications and revenues have increased sharply and no fee increase would be needed. The final presentation began with the Board of Pharmacy, which said it serves more than 26,000 licensees and oversees the Prescription Monitoring Program and opioid product registration. The board requested an extension of previously appropriated general fund dollars through fiscal year 2027 to continue paying legal costs tied to the insulin safety net lawsuit, emphasizing that this was not a new funding request but an extension of existing authority. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• This change allowed for courier services to sell tickets around the clock.
• Taken separately, these changes don't say much, but taken together, as I outlined, these changes are
• Neither can be changed with legislation.
• We certainly can find that's chump change in the Texas budget.
• The agency specifically made rule changes.

Bills: SB82, SB1807, SB2254, HB119, HB130, HB581, HJR98, SB1988, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation

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• Federal and state policy change and the changing climate in Minnesota.
• <01:27:42.239> the illnesses this bill does not change the illnesses this bill does not change
• when I am benefited when I am changed when I am benefited when I am changed and<01:56:34.079>
• When you change one life, you change the world. Thank you for your support.
• have helped me to change my behavior have helped me to change my behavior recovery<01:57:53.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all