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• The first step is award three right?
• That's sort of the first step.
• That's sort of the first step.
• That's sort of the first step. concern. That's sort of the first step.
• And we have first up is the board.

Bills: HB2185 , HB2621 , HB2179 , HB2534 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB2560 , HB2565 , HB2172 , HB2298 , HB2304

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools

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• The first time we did this, people were stunned in their areas and their districts. where there was oil
• I've had people say to me when they've looked at this map for the first time, I showed this map.
• I feel like I'm in first grade—show and tell.
• The Permanent University Fund, you know, the first time I walked onto the University of Texas campus,
• Behavioral health hospitals, we built the first one, which was half and half; the state put up half,

Bills: HB188 , HB265 , HJR35 , HJR47 , SB1901 , HB188 , HB265 , HJR35

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts

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• Last year in joint budget, LA FIRST came and gave one of their first reports, and it was, and they were
• That's the first question.
• So again, when LA First was first instituted in statute in 2023, that was what the legislature at that
• Okay, first of all, it's my understanding that when LA First was established, it was given to the Board
• In my first one, we got them on breach of contract.

Bills: HB113 , HB342 , HB632 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB1078 , HB1132 , HB1146

Committee: House Education

Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding, overcapacity, school board, charter schools, education policy, local superintendent, tuition

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• The first is the PACT Act in 2022, after 5 years of hard-fought advocacy by veterans groups all across
• is The Pact act Administration the first is The Pact act in<00:06:55.599><c> 2022</c><00:06:56.599><
• </c> 45 to 10 this bill provided the first 45 to 10 this bill provided the first major<00:16:59.240><
• And Steve was the first person to call my mama and offer his condolences.
• </c><07:13:25.200><c> in</c> servant leadership leadership first in servant leadership leadership first

Bills: HR31 , HR152 , HR192 , HR144 , HR189 , HR164 , HR153

Keywords: committee appointments, House of Representatives, government structure, legislative process, membership, committee assignments, elections, legislation, government, oversight, US-Canada relations, economic security, energy security, bipartisan, trade and investment, Ramadan, faith, Islam, community, charitable contributions

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• All right, and we have Senator Carter here, and I think the first bill we have is SB 22, and I'll get
• All right, and we have Senator Carter here, and I think the first bill we have is SB 22, and I'll get
• All right, Representative Price, which bill would you like to do first?
• All right, Representative Price, which bill would you like to do first?
• I'm going to get all the others first.

Bills: SB8 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB416 , SB455 , SB456 , SB477

Committee: House Retirement

Keywords: Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Louisiana, participation, employer, retirement, SB 10, Act 222, Louisiana State Police Retirement System, state police retirement, retirement system funding, employer contributions, actuarial gains, amortization, Permanent Benefit Increase, PBI account, benefit increase reserve, supplemental permanent benefit increase, public retirement systems, state pension, pension funding

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• It looks like we have Representative Tedford on deck, first to present House Bill 3057.
• They also point out that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons became the first major medical association
• The first question is about the 5% threshold, and I'm just wondering if that's the correct kind of standard
• and then ask you to get back in the queue OK thank you so I will you explain then I read it as the first
• to the enth circuit that was Mcraw the OKC, where the courts ruled that panhandling is a protected first

Bills: HB3057 , HB3130 , HB3310 , HB3314 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4486

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval

Bills: SF24 , SF73 , SSB1043 , SSB1107

Committee: Joint Transportation

Keywords: railway, crossing, repairs, upgrades, penalties, public safety, transportation, speed limit, vehicular traffic, traffic regulations, Department of Transportation, oversize vehicle, overweight vehicle, heavy haul, single-trip permit, trip permit, commercial vehicle, gross weight registration, vehicle registration, permit fee

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• </c> was not able to be here when we first was not able to be here when we first heard<00:05:03.320><
• And we good first step for all of us.
• Thank you. and is a basic first step for our and is a basic first step for our industry<00:19:56.960>
• </c> bill first? bill first? &gt;&gt; lead,<00:46:56.480><c> Madam</c><00:46:56.680><c> Chair.
• </c> has taken her kids on her their first has taken her kids on her their first vacation. vacation.

Bills: HF4446 , HF4066 , HF1082

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

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• The first bill before you is Substitute House Bill 2088 concerning the dietician licensure compact.
• amendment before you, sponsored by Senator Cleveland, which amends the definition for a life care contract
• So the very first thing you addressed on the amendment was what?

Bills: HB2340 , HB2540 , HB2113

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure, disciplinary records, enforcement action, public disclosure, privacy, third-party website, stipend program, financial assistance, treatment costs, drug testing, peer support, recovery, rehabilitation, board-approved program

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• Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1192 excludes the provision of basic first aid in good faith to
• The bill specifies that if the injured person is under 15 years old, the person providing basic first
• The bill specifies that if the injured person is under 15 years old, the person providing basic first
• It is to enable private citizens to be able to deliver first aid, and there were concerns.
• It is to enable private citizens to be able to deliver first aid, and there were concerns.

Bills: HB2408 , HB2434 , HB2725 , HB2728 , HB2729 , HB2730 , HB2731 , HB2732 , HB2733 , SB1192 , SB1398 , SB1399 , SB1494 , SB1557 , SB1813 , SB1821

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Keywords: controlled substances, prescription monitoring, opioid crisis, healthcare regulations, patient safety, prescription drugs, opioids, healthcare, pain management, utilization controls, AHCCCS, Department of Economic Security, social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation, employment services, developmental disabilities, Arizona Revised Statutes, occupational therapy, board regulation

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• Staff made a great recommendation in the first stop for the Legislature to find and declare that this
• You want to take that up first? Yes, Mr. Chair.
• And first, thanks Chair Burton for starting this. Mr.
• Chair, and first, thanks Chair Burton for starting this bill to go.
• Senator Truenow, this is the first time I've heard this bill.

Bills: S0086 , S0554 , S0760 , S0774 , S0778 , S0844 , S1022 , S1230 , S1246 , S1594 , S1630

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, nonprofit, corporation, Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act, membership, articles of incorporation, governance, pretrial release, bond conditions, violations of release conditions, violent crimes, victim safety, public safety, warrantless arrest, probable cause, pretrial detention

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• We're going to call our first meeting of the Postsecondary Committee for the House of Representatives
• Not so, that would be my first response.
• Which one of your bills would you like to present first? We'll go with 3129.
• You guys go first. Last time to be fair. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• That this is about safety, safety first. Do you have any members who have another question?

Bills: HB3700 , HB3315 , HB3242 , HB3379 , HB3129 , HB3132 , HB2950

Committee: House Postsecondary Education

Keywords: education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process

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• And so what I'm going to do first— And so what I'm going to do first right now, starting with Mr.
• Hi there, I'm Kyle Martini, and this is my first session. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First session.
• So that's the first thing.
• So that's the first thing.
• Call the first speaker. It's Mr.

Bills: HB2207 , HB2225 , HB2602 , HB2641

Committees: House Public Safety & Law Enforcement , House House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference

Keywords: braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, HB 2225, Yavapai County, northern Arizona regional training academy, training academy, public safety training, law enforcement training, police academy, first responder training, capital appropriation, state general fund, state treasurer, lapsing appropriation, section 35-190, capital costs, regional training facility

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• Uh, first up will be SB13. Uh, Representative Moody. will be SB13. Uh, Representative Moody.
• It could be by recording for the first verse, which is what we all sing at ball games and things.
• Okay, please call the first speaker, Sunonny Cotton. Mr.
• The way that this works is first, parents must give consent.
• First time that's ever happened. Mr.

Bills: SB13 , SB278 , SB13

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education

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• </c><00:20:33.440><c> laying</c> secured a lucrative FAA contract laying secured a lucrative FAA contract
• </c> pivotal role in the Department's first pivotal role in the Department's first Bravo<00:22:49.279
• </c><00:42:48.800><c> state</c> California which became the first state California which became the first
• </c><02:09:48.880><c> sermon</c> living by the words of his first sermon living by the words of his first
• </c> recognition Mr Speaker I Rise I first recognition Mr Speaker I Rise I first ask<07:29:53.600><c>

Bills: HJR35 , HR695 , HR469 , HR250

Keywords: environment, EPA, waste emissions, petroleum, natural gas, environmental protection, methane, regulatory disapproval, Charlie Kirk, political assassination, free speech, First Amendment, public safety, official photography, House of Representatives, session, government transparency, public engagement, payment system, Bureau of the Fiscal Service

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• First and foremost is the Treasurer of the United States, Brandon Beach.
• They put some bill of sale and contract requirements.
• I waive and request first. Objection. Members adopted back on the bill.
• Representative Gallet, I missed the first part of your... Yes, sir.
• Representative Gallet, I missed the first part of your bill.

Bills: HR252 , HR253 , HR254 , HR255 , HR256 , HCR103 , HCR104 , HR244 , HR245 , HR246 , HR247 , HR248 , HR249 , HR250 , HR251 , HCR101 , HCR102 , SCR40 , SCR60 , SB112 , SB131 , SB145 , SB194 , SB268 , SB307 , SB312 , SB319 , SB333 , SB341 , SB346 , SB464 , SB466 , SB488 , SB495 , SB503 , SB507 , SB509 , HR9 , HR196 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR50 , HCR62 , HCR67 , HCR71 , HCR78 , HCR81 , SCR20 , HB123 , HB251 , HB625 , HB662 , HB709 , HB769 , HB775 , HB783 , HB895 , HB1011 , HB1057 , HB1155 , HB1186 , HB1224 , HB1245 , HB1247 , HB1253 , HB1254 , HB1255 , HB1256 , SB8 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB40 , SB48 , SB55 , SB69 , SB75 , SB77 , SB78 , SB85 , SB102 , SB115 , SB133 , SB140 , SB148 , SB151 , SB165 , SB169 , SB170 , SB185 , SB197 , SB200 , SB217 , SB235 , SB278 , SB280 , SB291 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB330 , SB411 , SB416 , SB420 , SB436 , SB438 , SB449 , SB455 , SB456 , SB477 , SB489 , SB521 , SB97 , SB105 , HR171 , HCR49 , HCR65 , HCR72 , HR37 , HCR64 , HR170 , HR191 , HR206 , HR207 , HR208 , HR217 , HCR11 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR66 , HCR68 , SCR19 , SCR3 , SCR6 , SCR18 , SCR11 , SCR22 , SCR2 , HCR6 , HB64 , HB68 , HB92 , HB130 , HB258 , HB633 , HB801 , HB61 , HB98 , HB102 , HB139 , HB142 , HB170 , HB185 , HB194 , HB199 , HB231 , HB247 , HB294 , HB336 , HB474 , HB661 , HB842 , HB852 , HB66 , HB153 , HB165 , HB326 , HB387 , HB455 , HB513 , HB603 , HB660 , HB719 , HB762 , HB766 , HB802 , HB816 , HB833 , HB940 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1028 , HB1039 , HB1051 , HB1053 , HB1080 , HB1201 , HB1215 , HB1228 , HB1251 , HB1252 , SB1 , SB23 , SB32 , SB42 , SB43 , SB46 , SB51 , SB110 , SB113 , SB150 , SB154 , SB161 , SB218 , SB220 , SB221 , SB253 , SB289 , SB310 , SB351 , SB399 , SB404 , SB502 , SB26 , SB28 , SB29 , SB30 , SB41 , SB44 , SB64 , SB84 , SB87 , SB93 , SB98 , SB107 , SB118 , SB142 , SB192 , SB195 , SB199 , SB219 , SB222 , SB234 , SB241 , SB255 , SB275 , SB277 , SB292 , SB294 , SB306 , SB314 , SB482 , HCR32 , HB798 , HB998 , HB1084 , HB1223 , HB59 , HB955 , HB1191 , HB1234 , HB646 , HB824 , HB341 , SB397 , SB442 , HB901 , HB79 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB911 , HB926 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1240 , SB47 , SB82 , SB89 , SB149 , SB382

Keywords: consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction, building codes, inspection practices, housing costs, task force, HR254, House Resolution 254, Ty Hebert, Acadiana Legislative Delegation, Louisiana State University, LSU, graduation, commendation

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• Let me do this first. We have a few housekeeping items.
• You will be up first in just a minute.
• Because that's what I've seen with the no big contracts.
• I just want to highlight the impact of government contracts on industry and commerce.
• So, even with the defense contracting situation that we. Were discussing earlier.

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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• First, James Morissetti for information. Okay. And Becky Watson, also for information. Or Ms.
• This came as a result of conversation in our first committee.
• First, how this bill came about is I was sitting down with my grandson, my oldest, Ethan.
• First, how this bill came about is I was sitting down with my grandson, my oldest, Ethan.
• But they couldn't do that unless they had worked at the polls first for that experience.

Bills: S0564 , S1062 , S1340 , S1646 , S1718

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: student volunteers, polling locations, election administration, community service, Florida statutes, speech education, debate, high school, Florida Debate Initiative, civics, competitive teams, student participation, educational advancement, dyslexia, dyscalculia, education, screening, intervention, student support, educational facilities

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered several education-related measures and one election-related bill. The committee first took up CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, which was presented as a statewide effort to expand and institutionalize competitive speech and debate through a Hall of Fame, a designated Speech and Debate Week, teacher endorsement options, Florida Virtual School programming, statewide coursework and credentials, and annual district reporting. Supporters, including a parent and representatives of the Florida Debate Initiative and school groups, emphasized student benefits and the need for funding; the committee adopted a delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee next heard SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, aimed at reducing administrative delays for initial certification and reinstatement while preserving standards. An Orange County school administrator supported the bill but requested language to allow educators to bank professional learning hours for a future renewal cycle. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1646 on educational facilities followed, revising how facility funding is calculated and prioritized, with attention to safety, maintenance, renovation, and planning requirements; it also received support from school district and advocacy witnesses and was reported favorably. Members then considered CS/SB 564, which would allow registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling locations and count the service toward community service hours. After an amendment clarifying that the hours could count toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid requirements, the sponsor and a county supervisor of elections explained the bill as a way to encourage civic engagement and future poll workers. The committee also heard SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring for dyslexia and dyscalculia, requiring early screening, support plans, and rulemaking; it was reported favorably after questions about how the support plans would interact with IEPs. Finally, the committee recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education and then adjourned.

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• So our first slide usually is the MDE 10 commitments to equity, and of course, um, uh, they serve as
• The first one is prioritizing equity.
• slide usually is the mte 10 so our first slide usually is the mte 10 commitments<00:02:35.160><c> to
• First, the collections. Viking Library System is headquartered up in Fergus Falls.
• Well, first might have been just the teacher, so Mr. Morris, our third grade teacher.

Bills: HF56 , HF780

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• At this time, we'll ask the clerk to call the first bill.
• At this time, we'll ask the clerk to call the first bill, SB278 by Senator Shelnut.
• And the first thing that came out of the mouth of some of the kids was that, you know, they ain't going
• It also changes the specifications for when they have to hold their annual meeting to the first Monday
• First, we believe it's important to continue to invest in knowledge-based career pathways.

Bills: SB278 , HB459 , HB61

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class