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• <00:56:31.920> that Grants that they have or programs that Grants that they have or programs
• course to construct and every program course to construct and every program and<01:09:47.759>
• <01:10:48.640> are and our justice system programs are and our justice system programs are
• It will give a preference to contractors who invest in skills training and apprenticeship programs over
• that apprenticeship programs over those that apprenticeship programs over those that don't<01:19:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , to weave in their health services program, even to take some of the apprenticeships they have for mechanics
• When they get home, there are no... programs for them to do.
• The point is, how do we create programs in our communities?
• What can we do to move these programs forward?
• program. The other issue is accountability.

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• program.
• Extremely expensive programs. I mean, the cost—it's, I mean, we really want to see it across.
• And have some consistency and lay out some programs.
• Data quality issues have affected the implementation of programs.
• I work with 900 teachers across our three state programs. Mr.

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• In high school, he joined the DeSoto Police program and at the young age of 17 he was a night dispatcher
• The MetroCrest leadership program was created by the MetroCrest Chamber of Commerce serving the city
• the three cities and in cooperation with their own economic development departments, the leadership program
• the Chamber since 2023 and continuing to improve the local economy through leadership development programs

Bills: HR34, HR36, HR38, HR39, HR41, HR42, HR43, HR67, HR68, HR73, HR77, HR81, HR104, HR166, HR201, HR202, HR223, HR226, HR233, HR234, HR246, HR264, HR266, HR268, HR271, HR280, HR282, HR286, HR291, HR292, HR296, HR298, HR319, HR326, HR329, HR348, HR354, HR373, HR376, HR381, HR385, HR386, HR387, HR391, HR394, HR395, HR396, HR399, HR400, HR402, HR403, HR404, HR408, HR409, HR410, HR413, HR414, HR417, HR418, HR419, HR422, HR424, HR429, HR435, HR439, HR440, HR22, HR88, HR94, HR136, HR194, HR231, HR302, HR397, HR416, HR420, HR421, HR423, HR430, HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• I think I was a part of the very first LA Metro targeted local hire program, where we went from Black
• , hydrogen, additional alternative energy, or other programs that we partner with the feds on.
• California invests billions of dollars in food assistance programs.
• The charitable food system in California is not the responsibility of any single department, program,
• SB 1025 does not create another food program.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• much for giving me this opportunity to present to you an overview of the Texas Workforce Investment Program
• customer handoffs within and across account the council's partner agencies, and their workforce programs
• The council plan is designed to improve alignment and address gaps across partner programs and agencies
• Here you see longitudinal data from the 2024. evaluation on key performance outcomes of workforce programs
• We also conducted a report on Apprenticeship in Texas So members you can find additional information

Bills: HB406

Keywords: local economic development, notification, workforce development, municipal agreements, county contracts, 1184, house, all

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• HB 3727 by Patterson relates to the grant program in which certain railroad grade separation projects
• HB 3799 by OR relating to the establishment of the Apprenticeship Training Program Sponsorship Fund,
• At medical educational programs for the Committee on Higher Education.
• HB 3821 by Gerde's relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of certain
• HB 3849 by KAA is relating to program categories and the unified Transportation Program for the subcommittee

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• We uh adopted the Interlock program.
• we're going to run with this program we're going to run with this program because<02:16:18.480><
• Programs that are on Head Start.
• sizes, programs, and student supports. sizes, programs, and student supports. to<02:57:44.080>
• make difficult decisions on programming. make difficult decisions on programming.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . programs and expect recurring funding for the programs for at least three years.
• This includes the Reading Apprenticeship Program as well as on-site instructional coaching.
• One of the programs that we fund tends to be a high-cost item: K-12 Plus programming.
• Another program is Educators Rising. This is a program for our students in high school.
• We have programs that overlap.

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• grow program.
• programs.
• And I just also want to highlight for the committee that pre-apprenticeship CTE programs are really important
• program.
• , not duplicate, MFA's programs. ...to complement, not duplicate MFA's programs.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Compacts that would be more things like apprenticeship, etc. How do we have more pathways in?
• So automatic textbook billing, or ATB, refers to programs where institutions enter into contracts with
• Furthermore, by positioning these programs as a default, faculty are disincentivized from choosing free
• We continue to lead the country in energy policy, energy efficiency programs, and sustainable building
• This gap becomes more significant as heat pumps continue to grow through our energy programs and consumers

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on late-filed bills and home rule petitions, with both in-person and remote testimony. Committee chairs reviewed logistics for public testimony and then heard a series of bill presentations on topics including nitrous oxide sales, liquor license extensions and alcohol license density, cosmetology licensure compacts, electronic textbooks, HVAC supervisor licensing, and automotive warranty reimbursement rates. Several members asked questions about the public health, consumer protection, economic mobility, and regulatory impacts of the proposals. Representative John Barrett testified in support of H. 4907, which would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide, arguing it is a public health measure aimed at reducing recreational misuse by young people while preserving legitimate culinary, medical, dental, and industrial uses. Southbridge officials Peg Dean and David Adams supported a local liquor license extension bill, saying delayed revitalization and staffing disruptions from the pandemic-era “Great Resignation” had slowed development and postponed demand for the licenses. MassPack supported H. 4597 to limit new alcohol retail licenses near existing stores after 2026, citing oversaturation and public health concerns, while the committee also heard testimony on a cosmetology compact bill from industry and state-government representatives who said it would improve workforce mobility, especially for military spouses, though members questioned its fee structure and interaction with existing reciprocity rules. Representative Mindy Domb testified for H. 559, which would create a commission to study electronic textbooks and automatic textbook billing, arguing that digital course materials can limit consumer choice, raise costs, and reduce students’ ability to share or resell materials. Student testimony echoed those concerns. The committee also heard strong support for H. 4719, a bill to create HVAC construction supervisor licensing, from industry witnesses who said it would improve consumer protection, accountability, and clean-energy implementation; and opposition testimony on H. 4019, which would change how auto dealers are reimbursed for warranty work, with dealers supporting a fix to manufacturer reimbursement practices and manufacturers warning the bill would raise costs and allow overpayment. At the end of the hearing, the chairs read the agenda items and the committee adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

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• The community solar program.
• Programming.
• There are other programs that participate, other dance programs, and just the sheer need for this and
• , to the Food Bank program, and to the Double Up farmers' market program.
• And then on line 338, this is $600,000 for pre-apprenticeship programs to Workforce Solutions.

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• committee sub it expands the program committee sub it expands the program Beyond<00:10:52.519>
• It expands program opportunities, including formal internship and apprenticeship programs, as well as
• It expands program opportunities, including formal internship and apprenticeship programs, as well as
• Also thinking about our sister cities program, which the City of Lexington has—sister city programs with
• Also thinking about our sister cities program, which the City of Lexington has—sister city programs with

Keywords: 00:00 -- Introduction 00:13 – Attendance Roll Call 08:25 – Discussion of HB 315 23:45 – Roll call vote on HB 315 26:35 – Discussion of HB 356 46:30 – Roll call vote on HB 356, 958, all

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee first spent much of the meeting recognizing the large number of 4-H and FFA students and guests in attendance, with members from several counties introducing their groups and praising the programs for developing future agricultural and civic leaders. Comments emphasized the value of youth involvement in agriculture, leadership, and public speaking, and several members noted their own 4-H or FFA backgrounds. The committee then took up House Bill 356, and adopted a committee substitute before hearing testimony on the revised measure. House Bill 356, sponsored by Representative Carney, would create the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, expanding the original urban farming concept into broader agricultural education, agribusiness, advocacy, and work-ready skills. The substitute removed the requirement that participants have access to farmland, lowered the age floor from six to five, broadened participation, and established a pilot program with implementation left to Cooperative Extension. Supportive testimony came from a 4-H student and Kentucky 4-H representatives, who described how the program helps youth explore many interests and removes barriers for urban students. Members from both parties praised the bill as a way to reach more youth and strengthen agricultural education. The committee approved House Bill 356 as amended by the committee substitute on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes. The committee then heard House Bill 315 from Representative Sharp, a foreign adversary land bill intended to limit certain foreign entities’ ability to purchase Kentucky land. Before member questions, Tim Shank of the Kentucky Bankers Association testified in opposition to one section of the bill, saying banks already screen borrowers through federal systems and that Section 8’s reference to an Attorney General lien for “actual costs” was too vague. He warned the language could create uncertainty for mortgage holders and potentially affect credit availability for farmers. Representative Sharp said he had just learned of the concern and may need to work with the Attorney General’s office to address it. He also said the bill was largely the same as last year’s version, except for the removal of a leasing-related paragraph, and the committee began discussion of the bill after that testimony.

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• impact technology moving forward but still keeping individuals safe while we're learning these new programs
• This guy in it is this massive surveillance program.
• This guy in it is this massive surveillance program.
• And I credit the college system, ASU and down, for answering the call to try to set up programs for them
• So the universities, community colleges, apprenticeship programs are working really hard to get these

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The newly formed House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee held its first meeting with member and staff introductions, followed by adoption of the committee rules. Staff explained that the rules mirror House rules, including the chair’s control of the agenda and testimony, and deadlines for amendments and agendas. The committee adopted the rules without objection. The chair then delivered an extended presentation on artificial intelligence, describing AI as a rapidly evolving tool that is already affecting many sectors, including note-taking, media, healthcare, workforce, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing. He emphasized both the opportunities and risks of AI, including misinformation, deepfakes, job displacement, privacy concerns, and potential misuse by governments, while also highlighting Arizona’s role in chip fabrication, infrastructure, and innovation. He said the committee would meet weekly, hear short presentations from industry and subject-matter experts, and focus on responsible governance that supports innovation without overregulation. Members then shared their perspectives. Several expressed cautious optimism, noting AI’s potential in healthcare, education, public administration, and business, while stressing the need for guardrails, cybersecurity, and human oversight. Members also discussed personal uses of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grok, and transcription apps, and raised concerns about older adults, children, and people with disabilities being affected by AI-generated content or automation. The chair closed by saying the committee would be bipartisan, Arizona-focused, and likely to consider bills as the session progresses, then adjourned the meeting.

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• This bill appropriates $250 million for the grant program.
• This bill also replaces the existing unauthorized alien transport program with a new program where the
• But that is outside the 287(g) program. Senator Polsky for additional questions. Thank you.
• But yes, we have that program, but that's not what the 6,500 is.
• We're not even giving them a glide path to get through. who are in the program.

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee took up SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. Gruters described the measure as a broad crackdown on illegal immigration that would replace a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, create a $250 million grant program for local law enforcement, fund additional Department of Agriculture interdiction staff and facilities, expand pretrial detention for certain unauthorized immigrants, increase criminal penalties, require more cooperation with ICE, and eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. He and supporters framed the bill as a way to support law enforcement, deter illegal immigration, and align Florida with federal enforcement efforts. Committee questioning focused heavily on the bill’s education, detention, and enforcement provisions. Senators pressed Gruters and Fine on why the bill did not address employer sanctions or E-Verify, whether the tuition changes would affect students who had grown up in Florida, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, and whether the bill would create practical burdens for prosecutors, jails, and local officials. Gruters said he was open to working on E-Verify in regular session but not to amending this bill, and Fine argued the tuition repeal would apply to undocumented students who had qualified under existing law. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified in support, saying ICE bed capacity was still insufficient and that county jails needed more resources to honor detainers. Mark Schlachman of FSU Law offered historical context, noting prior state-federal cooperation efforts and warning of unintended consequences, while several public witnesses opposed the bill as unconstitutional, costly, and harmful to immigrant families and the economy. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Florida Policy Institute, AFL-CIO, and immigrant advocacy groups argued the bill would invite litigation, encourage racial profiling, harm the workforce and higher education, and punish law-abiding immigrants and their families. They emphasized that immigration is a federal matter, that K-12 education must be provided regardless of status, and that removing in-state tuition would reduce access to college and hurt Florida’s economy. Some speakers urged the committee to grandfather current students if the tuition waiver is repealed. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote reflected in the transcript provided.

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• The KETFA STE program is one of the few incentive programs in California that encourages clean energy
• The program is one of the few incentive programs in California that encourages clean energy manufacturing
• My program is the answer to that.
• The STE program is popular.
• Since 2021, Ametis has utilized the KETFA STE program as a critical part of our capital expansion program

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills focused on transit funding, veterans’ tax relief, clean energy incentives, housing development costs, and tax conformity. SB 63 would authorize a Bay Area regional sales tax measure for transit agencies facing fiscal shortfalls; supporters said it was needed to avoid major service cuts, while the California Taxpayers Association opposed it on Proposition 13/218 concerns. SB 56 would exclude veterans’ disability compensation from income calculations for the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, and SB 296 would expand property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses; both drew broad veterans’ support. SB 86 would extend and expand the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority sales and use tax exemption program, including fusion energy, and SB 302 would conform state tax law to federal clean energy credit monetization provisions; both were backed by industry, labor, and clean energy advocates. SB 328 would cap Department of Toxic Substances Control fees on contaminated-soil remediation for infill and master-planned housing projects, with housing groups arguing the current fee structure can make projects infeasible. SB 711 would update California’s tax conformity date to January 1, 2025 to reduce complexity and inconsistencies with federal law, and was supported by tax professionals and business groups. Several bills were held or sent to suspense, while others advanced with amendments. After quorum was established, SB 63 passed the committee 4-2 and SB 86, SB 302, SB 328, and SB 711 were referred to suspense, with SB 86 and SB 302 later approved out of suspense with amendments. SB 56 was held in committee, SB 296 was made a two-year bill, and SB 284 and SB 723 were held. The committee also approved a number of additional suspense-file bills, including SB 293, SB 359, SB 419, SB 587, SB 603, SB 663, SB 710, and SB 785, while SB 591 was approved with amendments and SB 353 was made a two-year bill. The hearing concluded with the committee adjournment after final roll calls and bill actions.

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• The LEAs started a program with federal money.
• The federal program ran out, and now they can't support the program.
• I know Superintendent... ...program.
• We have modestly increased an airport development grant program and the site development grant program
• Totally revamping the Foundation program. 3.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• So all of our programs are geared towards achieving these long-term outcomes.
• Have fidelity over the actual program.
• And you have any specific programs that address that as well as addiction.
• We heard, you know, about the grow program and what if Suu is you know, about the grow program and what
• And I'm glad to see that we think we have one bq it program. It's been a long time coming.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And that really funds five separate programs.
• One is our competitive grant program that we have every year.
• That could range from an afterschool to a summer camp to an AOPA program, AOPA aerospace program, anything
• And that's a new pilot program we just started up.
• So, retro fund again, just the program overview.

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• The department will report on the program, the badges earned, and post-graduation employment.
• a research-based framework to evaluate program effectiveness.
• We have some programs.
• And what effect will that have on our VPK programs?
• This will not affect our private VPK programs at all.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and observed a moment of silence for Senator Geraldine Thompson. The committee first took up CS/SB 102, a bill by Senator Gates directing the Department of Education to develop a workforce credential program for students with autism spectrum disorder or students on a modified curriculum, in coordination with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA. Supporters said the bill would help autistic students gain job skills and workplace safety credentials, while an opponent argued the bill should clearly make participation voluntary, expand to other exceptional student groups, include funding, and add stronger accountability. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 166, the Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools bill by Senator Simon. The bill would reduce or remove several state mandates and give districts more flexibility on testing, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, audits, facilities planning, emergency make-up days, federal fund use, and public VPK oversight. Senators asked about the impact on student proficiency, teacher evaluations, and the transfer of public VPK oversight to districts; Simon said the tests would remain but count as 30 percent of the grade, districts would retain flexibility in evaluation measures, and only public VPK would shift to districts. Public testimony was largely supportive, with some speakers praising reduced testing and local control, while one senator cautioned that Florida still has a math proficiency problem. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 296 by Senator Bradley, which would repeal the 2023 statewide mandate requiring later middle and high school start times and return the decision to local districts, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation and consider later start times. Supporters argued the mandate created transportation, staffing, and scheduling problems and that local control was more practical, while opponents emphasized sleep science and the benefits of later start times for teens. Several senators discussed the tension between research and district resources, and the bill sponsor said the measure preserves the conversation about sleep while allowing local scheduling decisions. CS/SB 296 was reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.