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• </c><00:29:25.159><c> that</c> just not appropriate let's address that just not appropriate let's address
• </c><00:55:25.359><c> the</c> remember correctly if we can address the remember correctly if we can address
• I was just—I got a return-to-sender email.
• email came back that it was unable to send to you.
• That's his legislative email. That's not a private email. Okay, so it sounds like we have some...

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on House Bill 271, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). The chair and several members expressed reservations about repealing a requirement that was only created in 2021, arguing that licensure should include some measurable demonstration of competency and that it is too early to judge whether the current standard is working. Members also raised concerns about the social work compact and the lack of uniformity across states, saying that changing the requirement now could undermine the standards New Hampshire agreed to at the outset. Testimony in support of the bill argued that the LSWA exam is a barrier for applicants because the level is intended for people without formal social work education, and the exam is the same national exam used for licensed social workers. The witness said there is only one LSWA in New Hampshire, so there is little pass/fail data, but noted that the Association of Social Worker Boards reported 78% of its membership favored retaining the exam. Supporters also emphasized that LSWA holders complete 30 hours of training and extensive supervised hours, and that they are not intended to work independently. Opponents or skeptics questioned whether the exam is the right measure for this role and asked for data showing actual failures or barriers. The discussion turned to possible alternatives, including a different exam, a practical skills assessment, or broader rulemaking authority for the board to set LSWA criteria. One suggestion was to amend the law to give the board authority to develop appropriate standards in rulemaking, rather than naming a specific exam in statute. Members also discussed whether the board could create a more suitable assessment and noted that the current law requires a national proctored examination approved by the board, but there is no national exam specifically for LSWA. No final vote or action was taken in the excerpt, and the subcommittee indicated it would gather more information, including the existing rule language, before moving the bill forward.

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• The lack of a comprehensive legal framework to address the non-consensual...
• Yeah, we did address that last year in Judiciary and took... ...being in the background?
• So that's what we set out to address here.
• And I would love if the opportunity arises to see something addressing that. All right. Yes, sir.
• bill, so I'm just addressing the concerns that I have with that particular bill at the time.

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

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• The challenges it addresses are not partisan.
• The challenges it addresses are not partisan.
• They affect addresses are not partisan.
• </c> can get if you have to do an address can get if you have to do an address change<00:14:02.639><c
• And and session to try and address this.

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• Emails of notaries from our communities.
• It could be work address, phone number.
• Yeah, disclosing the home address, home phone number, and electronic email.
• Address and home telephone number. We can change that to work address and work telephone number.
• And this bill is a very modest way to address that gap. way to start to address that gap.

Bills: HB5621 , HB4904 , HB5067 , HB5076 , HB5081 , HB5354 , HB4862 , HB3847 , HB4088 , HB4157 , HB2966 , HB2287 , HB4203 , HB4803 , HB4737 , HB5093 , HB783 , HB5411 , HB4281

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: HB 5621, consumer protection, Deceptive Trade Practices Act, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code, attorney general, consumer protection division, district attorney, county attorney, local prosecutor, civil investigative demand, CID, voluntary compliance, financial institution records, bank records, privacy, protective order, in camera review, trade secrets, insurer

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• I didn't think it was appropriate to address that.
• But you have to address those issues and I think what you're trying to do is to begin to address an issue
• We just have got to try to address this in the best way possible.
• And if we Don't address it and don't address it now.
• Emailed. Sir, yes. Okay.

Bills: SB38 , SB17 , SB41 , SB264

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• He said he got two emails in his inbox, by the way.
• He said he got two emails in his inbox, by the way.
• He said he got two emails in his inbox, by the way.
• He said he got two emails in his inbox, by the way.
• ,</c><01:32:53.280><c> but</c> forward to Senator Dibble's emails, but forward to Senator Dibble's emails

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• </c> or a committee of the whole to address or a committee of the whole to address that<00:27:14.799>
• You can take it or email it up to them. There's their email address on there.
• ><c> email</c><00:42:37.160><c> address</c><00:42:37.520><c> on</c><00:42:37.760><c> there</c> there's
• their email address on there there's their email address on there it's<00:42:38.160><c> just</c> it's
• email you can email um attachments to an email you can email it<00:43:46.400><c> to</c><00:43:46.800

Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.

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• I'll email Cassie. >> No problem. >> Okay. Welcome. Thanks for coming.
• I'll email Cassie. &gt;&gt; All right. I'll email Cassie. &gt;&gt; No<00:14:38.320><c> problem.
• </c><01:01:43.040><c> You</c> nasty emails that come from owners.
• You nasty emails that come from owners.
• We've been emailing and members.

Committee: House Housing

Transcript Highlights:

• There's another big issue that we're addressing... ...that we're addressing at a level that I don't think
• address that, so... ...addressed, and you did address that, so we're in good shape unless, of course
• One of the things they do is an analysis of all 50 State of the State addresses.
• Pcel is also a commissioner, but you can go directly to Ben, and I'll get you his email address.
• Do you want to address it? Chair lady, thank you.

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• Not only is it being addressed in Alabama, it is being addressed in states across the country.
• </c> message, emails, or even phone calls. message, emails, or even phone calls.
• And not only that needs to be addressed.
• addressed in Alabama, it's being<00:31:28.640><c> addressed</c><00:31:28.880><c> in</c><00:31:29.120
• . address. address.

Bills: SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81 , SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs

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• Earlier this week, I emailed each of you the 1967 wrongful death statute and the Florida Supreme Court
• I want to try to address a couple of the things that you've heard here today.
• To close, we recognize the legislature's desire to address the claims of affected families and protect
• And so I really wanted to address those.
• You really keep me going, and I appreciate your phone calls and emails.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to consider HB 6003, a bill to repeal Florida’s “free kill” law that limits certain survivors’ ability to recover non-economic damages in medical negligence wrongful death cases. The sponsor, Rep. Trabulsy, said the bill would restore access to the courts for a small class of families and noted the measure passed both chambers last year before being vetoed by the governor. She and supporters framed the bill as a fairness and constitutional issue, while opponents argued repeal would increase malpractice exposure, insurance costs, and pressure on physician access, especially in high-risk specialties and rural areas. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters included family members who described deaths they said were caused by medical negligence and who argued the current law denies accountability and equal treatment based on marital status or whether a decedent had minor children. Opponents included the Florida Hospital Association, Florida Medical Association, Florida Chamber, U.S. Chamber, Florida Insurance Council, and other health care and business groups, who warned that repeal could worsen already high malpractice premiums, contribute to physician shortages, and destabilize access to care. Several speakers on both sides discussed possible caps on non-economic damages as a compromise, though the bill itself was presented as a clean repealer with no amendments. During debate, several members spoke in support, emphasizing equal access to the courts and rejecting the idea that the law should treat some families differently from others. Opponents of the bill argued that the current system helps preserve market stability and that liability concerns, not the free kill law, are driving provider departures. After closing remarks from the sponsor, the committee voted 15 yeas and 1 nay to report HB 6003 favorably.

Transcript Highlights:

• Debtor between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. does not apply to email communications, and that is the
• This bill addresses a few glitches in the service of process statute following the comprehensive service
• housing providers and tenants already routinely communicate via online portals, text messages, or email
• In 2023, the Senate and President Passidomo took a bold step forward in addressing one of our state's
• In 2023, the Senate and President Passidomo took a bold step forward in addressing one of our state's

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests and groups in the gallery, including students, business groups, and university basketball coaches. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar, taking up a series of bills on trust law, school district reporting, debt collection, service of process, lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ownership/health care licensure issues, diabetes management in schools, platting, fentanyl testing, third-party reservation platforms, electronic landlord-tenant notices, leaving the scene of a crash, background screening for athletic coaches, surrendered infants, and affordable housing. Several bills were temporarily postponed, and multiple House companion bills were substituted where the measures were identical or had only drafting differences. Debate focused on a few measures. Senators questioned the trust code bill’s effect on out-of-state attorneys general; the school reporting bill was described as strengthening arrest and misconduct reporting for instructional personnel; and the service-of-process and lodging bills were presented as technical and consumer-protection fixes. The fentanyl testing bill drew emotional support from the sponsor and families affected by overdose deaths. The surrendered-infant bill prompted opposition over safety, anonymity, and the limited use of baby boxes, while supporters argued it could save lives. The affordable housing bill, updating the Live Local Act, was amended to adjust parking reductions and allow certain properties to use the administrative approval process, with additional limits and exclusions added. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, including the trust code bill, school reporting, debt collection, service of process, lien waivers, public records, foreign-country business interest restrictions, diabetes management in schools, platting, fentanyl testing, third-party reservation platforms, electronic landlord-tenant notices, leaving-the-scene restitution, athletic coach background screening, surrendered infants, and affordable housing. The day’s most divided vote was on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew extended debate over fluoride policy and other provisions; it passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a Taiwan-related resolution for the journal, made additional announcements, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:12:37.680><c> an</c> though in order to address an though in order to address an impractical<
• But the things that are brought up in this agreement is something that has to be addressed.
• </c><00:21:54.480><c> what</c> clarifying language that addresses what clarifying language that addresses
• Is it going to<00:28:09.279><c> be</c><00:28:09.440><c> via</c><00:28:09.760><c> email?
• Is it going to be one to be via email?

Committee: Senate Commerce

Transcript Highlights:

• So take notes during the PowerPoint, because I do have some emails that I'm going to share, and I'm going
• These are direct emails from ASU.
• Is there any way we can get this email to us? Yeah, you can have an email to you.
• We email a copy, please. I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman. China doesn't need a spy ring.
• You can read the emails, unredacted, everything is there.

Bills: SB1003 , SB1060 , SB1134 , SB1275 , SB1327 , SB1429 , SB1618 , SB1634 , SB1654 , SB1803 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1023 , SCR1027

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans

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• If you are unable to attend this hearing in person, you may submit your comments via email to the assemblybudget
• It's very hit or miss with that home address for that veteran.
• We're happy to address any questions the committee may have. Thank you.
• Sure, and I am joined today with the department's chief information officer, and we can help address
• Several others I could email you later Thank you appreciate that DOF Just your own line Department of

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• Should any member participating virtually experience technical difficulties, please email Nicole Alvarez
• Neal that I'm sponsoring that address consumption in a variety of ways. So your answer is yes.
• Yeah, I got an email just today from Rosa DiPiazza, who's the lead school psychologist in the Milford
• We address mental health concerns, improve attendance, provide crisis intervention, connect families
• We address mental health concerns, improve attendance, provide crisis intervention, connect families

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with enough members present to conduct business and approved the June 17 minutes. It first heard HB 459 with House Amendment 1, which would prohibit the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or school events. The sponsor and Department of Education explained that the bill targets beverages containing caffeine and marketed as energy drinks, not ordinary soft drinks or coffee/tea products. Public testimony from the Medical Society supported the bill on health grounds, while the beverage industry said its companies already voluntarily limit school offerings and that the bill does not reflect current practice. No vote was taken in the transcript. The committee then heard HB 461, a follow-up to prior legislation on New Castle County property reassessment and school tax rates. Senator Cruz said the bill would let New Castle County school districts adjust and reset tax rates to reflect reassessment changes without increasing projected operating revenue, and that it includes a sunset. DSEA supported the measure, saying fair property values are important to public education funding. The committee also heard HB 452, which would require additional background checks and training for DIAA sports officials and strengthen DIAA enforcement procedures. Members questioned how checks would be handled, who would see the results, and who would provide training; the DIAA compliance coordinator said the checks would be maintained through the state process and that associations would verify eligibility. The bill’s sponsor and DIAA said the goal was to align officials with existing child-safety standards. Next, the committee considered HS1 for HB 425, which raises the salary supplement from 6% to 12% for nationally certified school counselors, nurses, and school social workers, and allows DOE to identify additional qualifying positions by regulation. Supporters, including school social workers, nurses, and DSEA, argued the change would improve retention and recognize advanced credentials. Senator Hansen raised concerns that school psychologists were not included; sponsors said a broader study and possible future legislation or budget language would address other nationally certified school-based professionals. The committee then heard HS1 for HB 358 on student elopement notifications, inspired by Ace’s Law, but administrators and the chair raised concerns that the bill may be too prescriptive and difficult to implement in practice, especially when schools may not immediately know a student has left campus. Finally, the committee discussed HB 379 on the comprehensive school discipline improvement program; DOE said the substitute was intended to consolidate prevention and intervention supports and avoid competition for funding, while DASA asked that the bill be paused or tabled. The meeting ended before action on the remaining bill, and HB 443 was deferred to a future executive meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Written testimony can be submitted via email to Seda Corroque at M.A. House.gov.
• Written testimony can be submitted via email to Seda Corroque at M.A. House.gov.
• and I think when the state wants to do innovative things, they should, and at times we need to just address

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 6248, addressing travel insurance, was heard in this committee last Wednesday.
• This is the bill that's heard on January 29 concerning false subject lines and commercial electronic emails
• our short session, either in person or online, and also the comments that come in online or through emails

Summary: The Senate Trade and Economic Development Committee met in executive session on cutoff day and received staff briefings on several gubernatorial appointments and bills, including SB 6248 on travel insurance, SB 5976 on false subject lines in commercial emails, SB 6079 on a wildfire mitigation grant program, SB 6250 on small loan principal limits, SB 6257 on real estate appraiser trainee licensing tolling, SB 6289 on the Department of Commerce’s economic development strategic plan, SB 6230 on rounding cash transactions to eliminate pennies, and SB 6149 on the definition of rural counties. Staff also noted a new substitute for SB 6149 that narrowed the rural county definition and reduced the fiscal impact. The committee briefly paused for caucus before taking action. In executive session, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of gubernatorial appointments 9060 (Alicia Levy), 9169 (Michael Charles), 9265 (Brian Bennett), and 9266 (Noah Skartford), all subject to signatures. It then advanced SB 6248, SB 6079, SB 6250, SB 6257, SB 6289, SB 6230, and SB 6149, generally by adopting proposed substitutes and sending the bills to Rules, except SB 6079, which was sent to Ways and Means. SB 5976 was not considered. At the close of the meeting, the chair thanked members, stakeholders, and staff for their work during the short session and noted the committee had completed its agenda. The committee then adjourned.

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• The amendment also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a dedicated email
• Could you address that question of the problem? We're trying to solve an the implied risk.
• So we're working with George address that as well.
• We have not seen this continue, but we want to be aware to be able to address it in the future.
• We are working with to address this disease.

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• I have Donny's DVS email and Fernando's Rita email.
• And just, can we ask our staff to remind people to put up-to-date emails?
• Nobody addressed this, but I guess I'll address it now.
• I think that we must address in this short session.
• And so that is something that I would like to address and I think it needs to be addressed.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance