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• ... ...get a regular license and they're not compelled to have a compact license.
• license and they're not compelled to have a compact license.
• It is licensing. Compacts are licensing agreements. That's all they are.
• They chose to license here.
• Licensing, the lesser burden on licensing, getting those health care providers to be licensed in the

Keywords: 996, all

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• ONE OF THE LAST RULES AGAIN, WE HAD TO DO SEVERAL RULE UPDATES.
• IS THE TOUR LICENSURE RULE.
• WE HAD TO UPDATE THIS SECTION OF OUR RULE TO INCORPORATE THE NEW APPLICATION INTO OUR RULE.
• WE HAD TO UPDATE OUR LICENSE PROCEDURES RULE FOR THE HOSPITALS TO REQUIRE THEM TO SUBMIT THEIR NONEMERGENT
• THE APPLICATIONS INTO OUR GENERALLY CORE LICENSE OR RULE UPDATED JULY 1st.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• to a licensed pet vendor. to a licensed pet vendor.
• Rules and all of the regulations will ultimately either be fined or they could lose their license.
• passage the rules regardless. passage the rules regardless.
• order to allow the rules? order to allow the rules?
• ago by serving two terms on rules. ago by serving two terms on rules.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We also created a new license class, the C3 license class.
• and how DHS is going to rule.
• and how DHS is going to rule.
• and how DHS is going to rule.
• and how DHS is going to rule.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• family, average tenure, cumulative years worked, break frequency, fiscal impacts, and statutory or rule
• Let us call the rule. Thank you, man. Okay, let us call the rule. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Okay, you guys are amending MSA 17.10.10.1.10.1 to remove—is it a licensed physician?
• Is it a licensed physician? Can you explain that to me?
• We have had to find individuals out of state and have them licensed here in New Mexico.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met and first heard House Memorial 7, which asks Legislative Council Service, the State Personnel Office, DFA, and GSD to study the use of temporary, term, seasonal, casual, on-call, and other non-regular classifications in state government. The memorial was presented as a response to concerns that some workers are repeatedly terminated and rehired, sometimes after a one-day break, to avoid regular status and associated benefits. Testimony from CWA and AFSCME described long-term temporary workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and other agencies who allegedly do full-time work without health insurance, retirement, leave, or consistent pay progression, and who in some cases were denied union coverage. Committee members questioned the scope, definitions of temporary employment, and whether the issue should instead be referred to the state auditor; the sponsor said the study would gather data and recommendations first. The committee voted due pass, and House Memorial 7 passed unanimously. The committee then heard House Bill 177, which appropriates funds to the Veterans Services Department to contract for shelter and care of service and companion animals so veterans can access housing, medical care, and other services without fearing separation from their pets. Support came from the Veterans Services Department, Animal Protection New Mexico, and the Veterans and Military Families Caucus/Veterans Integration Center, all of whom said pets are often a barrier to veterans seeking care and that existing community-based animal boarding models could be used. The bill received no opposition, and the committee voted due pass with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill intended to update and clarify the Public Employees Retirement Act and align it with administrative practice. Testimony focused on a provision allowing PERA to use licensed physicians, including out-of-state physicians who can be licensed in New Mexico, to serve on the disability review process when needed so disability cases are not delayed. Committee members raised concerns about ensuring medical expertise and avoiding abuse of the licensing flexibility, but PERA explained the change was meant to address recruitment difficulties and maintain timely review. The committee voted due pass on House Bill 43.

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• Involving a gun illegally smuggled into the grounds by a non-license holder.
• Texas law protects the rights of licensed gun holders to carry firearms in most public places.
• I got my first hunting license and my first gun at the age of 10.
• I can attest to you that... as a licensed to carry instructor, those of us in Texas with a licensed to
• rule for early voting.

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• 20 inspections penalty report rules 20 inspections penalty report rules repeal repeal repeal 211A
• the department shall adopt rules the department shall adopt rules governing<01:30:45.280> the
• problems, they're exasperating rule problems, they're exasperating rule problems.<01:55:20.480><
• <02:57:14.640> It adopts, amends or repeals a rule. It adopts, amends or repeals a rule.
• dealers and license prepared by licensed dealers and license collectors<04:10:40.800> of<04:10

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal as corrected, and then proceeded out of order to memorials. House Memorial 1002, honoring former Representative Carl Eugene Miller of Leadville, was read and adopted unanimously, 63-0 with two excused. Speakers highlighted Miller’s service as a miner, Army veteran, Lake County commissioner, state representative, Public Utilities Commission commissioner, and his role in establishing the National Mining Hall of Fame and the Leadville Trail 100. His family was recognized in the chamber. During announcements, members welcomed several visiting groups, including Prowers County commissioners, the Rocky Mountain Cradle to Career Civic Influencers, the Colorado Springs School, and Advocates for Recovery Colorado, which was noted as advocating for recovery support and related policy issues. Members also mentioned upcoming committee meetings, including Finance and Appropriations, and a reminder that the business affairs and labor committee was not meeting that day. The House then set special orders for March 19, 2026, and adopted motions limiting debate time on House Bill 1126 to three hours and on Senate Bills 4 and 43 to two hours each. The chamber then resolved into committee of the whole and began consideration of House Bill 1126, which concerns requirements for dealing firearms. The bill was read at length at the request of the minority leader, who argued that the measure could hurt small, family-owned gun businesses. The bill summary described expanded permit requirements for firearm dealers, additional requirements for responsible persons and employees, recordkeeping and security mandates, reporting of theft or loss, and increased penalties for violations, including fines, suspension, or revocation of dealer permits.

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• <00:11:39.400> Uh, normal long rule making process. Uh, normal long rule making process.
• it would no longer be a licensing it would no longer be a licensing violation,<00:16:40.520>
• to be changed in the licensing to be changed in the licensing requirements.<00:17:27.959> Um<
• licensed mental health professional. licensed mental health professional.
• <03:15:40.000> Uh licensed therapist. Uh licensed therapist.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• or compact license.
• state license.
• , not for existing licenses.
• allows CPA the license the CPA license allows CPA the license the CPA license allows the<03:44:23.479
• <05:09:36.360> licensing and that National licensing licensing and that National licensing

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

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• . >> Uh, Madam Chair, actually, I believe it needs to go to rules first. >> Rules will call it in.
• a digital license, it's for single use. a digital license, it's for single use.
• , are going to have 16 uh 16 licenses, are going to have 16 uh 16 licenses, you're<00:38:03.200><
• is why we have a rules committee.
• rules if you'd like. rules if you'd like.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Two of the Rules of the U.S.
• >> PURSUANT TO THE RULE. THE Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Illinois, Mr.
• All 50 states and the District of Columbia license or certify licensed marriage and family therapists
• In my home state of California, 95 percent of licensed marriage and family therapists hold licenses from
• In my home state of California, 95 percent of licensed marriage and family therapists hold licenses from

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• the rule definition of fraud.
• the rule definition of fraud.
• And that's where the fraud definition in rule is.
• licenses.
• You know, in the process, we've been adopting a lot of rules without incorporating those rules into the

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• The question I have is, does this to other official IDs, a driver's license, concealed carry license,
• fishing license, hunting license, anything else that the state issues. issues, will that be covered
• Typically with any sort of state license or application.
• The commission had written rules that violated 466.
• It codifies the business judgment rule.

Bills: SB29, SB406, SB447, SB875, SB893, SB1033, SB1346, SB1362, SB1539, SCR22, SB 29

Keywords: business organization, internal management, corporate governance, partnerships, liability reduction, birth certificate, biological sex, gender identity, health and safety, sex assignment, SB 875, Texas, independent school district, ISD, school board trustee, superintendent, campus administrator, electioneering, political signs, early voting

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• The Committee on Rules reports.
• Vieira of Falmouth moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
• Gobbley of Arlington moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
• Gobbley of Arlington moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
• The rules are suspended. The question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first adopted a Rules Committee resolution congratulating the Sport Fish Restoration Program on its 75th anniversary. It then suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a Senate petition for a sick leave bank for Carlos Borges, a Department of Corrections employee, to be referred to the Committee on Public Service. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee reported several local bills for consideration, including measures for Quincy, Arlington, Maynard, and Hudson. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The bills included a Quincy lease extension, an Arlington town clerk appointment and management change, and additional alcohol license authorizations for Maynard and Hudson. The House also took up House No. 801, a bill relative to the town of Cheshire’s special election, and passed it to be engrossed. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.

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• licensing and modernization is underway. licensing and modernization is underway.
• is that we would like to see licensing is that we would like to see licensing further<00:03:14.400
• First, licensing regulations are smothering. Licensing is essential for children's safety.
• I do not expect them to memorize the 300-page licensing rule book the way I must as an owner and director
• <01:14:51.840> licensed only health and safety licenses licensed only health and safety licenses

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The presentation focused on Think Small’s recommendations for Minnesota child care licensing modernization, including a proposed three-tier system for early care and education: unregulated “trusted caregivers,” state-licensed health and safety programs, and “recognized” early care and education programs that would pursue board-approved quality pathways. Dr. Nicole Smarillo said the recommendations came from an extensive engagement process with providers and field experts, and emphasized that the goal is not deregulation but a right-sized system with clearer funding aligned to state expectations, a reduced and more health-and-safety-focused licensing framework, and a profession-led quality system with multiple pathways rather than a single rating model. A major recommendation was creating a Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education with real decision-making power, made up of providers, families, and experts. The board would set quality expectations, approve multiple recognition pathways, address professional qualifications, advise on funding and supports, and monitor policy impacts on child outcomes, supply, and workforce stability. Presenters said the current Parent Aware system would be replaced in this future model, and that programs would have a roadmap from health-and-safety licensing to a time-limited candidate status and then to recognized program status. Several providers testified in support of the framework. Shauna Maranovich said the process welcomed field voices and produced recommendations grounded in proximity expertise. Cindy Cunningham, a licensed family child care provider, said the proposal reflected provider feedback, supported a Minnesota-specific model, and would separate health and safety licensing from quality improvement while reducing fear-based enforcement. Maria Harms, a child care center operator, said current licensing is overly burdensome and that the board and multiple pathways would better reflect day-to-day practice and reduce silos across program types. Candace Yates of Child Care Aware of Minnesota supported aligning supports with quality pathways and said the system needs a shared floor for quality and more continuous, less fragmented support. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• Rules for expedited licensure have been established, and the board has modernized our licensing systems
• Obtain that license, which also can decrease the time for that person to go through the licensing process
• The person already has to be cleanly licensed in another state. So, um, okay, cleanly licensed.
• Our license amount, yes, $400.
• The rules are all there.

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• We put their vehicle license plate into license plate readers down 95.
• that license plate.
• that license plate.
• license, they can operate independently. license, they can operate independently.
• licenses and endorsements? licenses and endorsements?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• of the... license law revised provisions of the...
• Rules and in the what's ...the standard.
• They’ve actually published the rules and regulations earlier... ...rules and regulations earlier, at
• So, the rules have been filed.
• Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• So this is the Homeschool Proud license plate.
• And a license is reinstated once all the fees are paid. Yes.
• Louisiana Democratic Party license plate bill.
• This concerns commercial driver's license requirements.
• It modifies the charges collected by public license tag agents.

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

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• Uh, we're going to lay out some ground rules for that really quick.
• Looks like you have no opposition using previous rule. >> Hearing none, bill's given favorable report
• Looks like you have no opposition using previous rule. >> Hearing none, bill's given favorable report
• Any opposition using previous rule on that amendment? Hearing none, the amendment's adopted.
• Any opposition using previous rule?

Bills: HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, SB316, HB228, SB318, SB260, HB132, HB347, HB405, HB86, HB263, HB302, SB336

Keywords: Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee, ad valorem taxes, property tax, real property, personal property, tax assessment, tax collection, county tax officials, Department of Revenue, Commissioner of Revenue, taxpayer representation, resident taxpayers, local government, property tax administration, Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, tax policy, advisory committee, public input, governance reform, body-worn camera