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• But there's no testing. There's no certification. There's no testing for contaminants.
• But there's no testing. it's that." But there's no testing.
• There's no testing<00:51:03.119> for<00:51:03.359> contaminants.
• There's no testing for contaminants.
• cities and they're but when they test cities and they're but when they test them<01:21:13.120>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• determine if the departments tested determine if the departments tested complied<00:03:51.040>
• tested.
• <00:06:15.199> generally all the agencies tested generally all the agencies tested generally
• We complied with the criteria we tested.
• Um, we did not go into that level of detail in our testing.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So when we did our testing, we did a sample of scholarships, and we found 27.
• Our audit tested 40 expenditures totaling over $39 million. ...standards.
• Our audit tested 40 expenditures totaling over $39 million.
• Just want to clarify a little bit on the testing that we've done.
• When we tested that in the past, we've used revenues.

Keywords: 908, all

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• which created the right for sexual assault survivors to opt out of having their sexual assault kits tested
• think clarify the bill for both survivors who are unsure about when they want to have their kits tested
• Over the years, and making sure that kits get tested or not tested as may be the case, but to make sure

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Department of Corrections reported unauthorized fuel card purchases by an employee and did not properly test
• We tested 39 students who received scholarships and noted 56 instances in which 32 of these students
• ineligible students at Philander Smith and UALR totaled over $11,000, or 32% of the roughly $350,000 tested
• Scholarship awards tested at UAPTC revealed no exceptions.
• Additionally, we tested 147 disbursements totaling $1.91 million and noted 124 exceptions regarding processing

Summary: The Legislative Joint Audit Committee met on February 13, 2026, and first adopted the January 9, 2026 minutes and then adopted reports from its executive and standing committees. The Executive Committee reported on scheduled audits, denied a special report request concerning the I-owned fire department, approved questions to the Arkansas Department of Health about Title V sexual risk avoidance education funds, authorized the Office of Property Risk to hire a CPA for its annual audit, and asked staff to gather information on circuit judge caseload assignments in Benton County. The Counties and Municipalities Committee reported progress on delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of 19 entities after required reports were filed and 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities submitting reports. It also noted that Adona was now in substantial compliance with municipal accounting law, while officials from Denning and Gum Springs appeared regarding noncompliance. Of 109 current reports reviewed, 15 were referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General, two were certified to the Governmental Bonding Board, 94 were filed, and 15 were deferred. The Education Institutions Committee filed 31 audit reports, including one for Cedarville School District that was referred to the prosecuting attorney, Attorney General, and Governmental Bonding Board, and the State Agencies Committee filed 10 reports involving issues at DHS, Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Corrections, and Veterans Affairs. The committee also heard a Medicaid Subcommittee report that included presentations from DHS, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and the Attorney General’s Office on their Medicaid-related roles. In special reports, Legislative Audit presented a review of Cleburne County’s library expenses, finding more than $80,000 in unauthorized or questionable disbursements, including purchases lacking a documented business purpose, undocumented disbursements, and possible improper fuel expenses; the matter was referred to the 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney and the Attorney General. The committee also reviewed the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UALR, where auditors found scholarship awards to ineligible students, numerous disbursement-processing exceptions, and that the program had ceased in 2024 with remaining funds returned to the school districts. After discussion, the committee filed both special reports and adjourned, with the next meeting set for March 12-13, 2026.

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• Department of Corrections reported unauthorized fuel card purchases by an employee and did not properly test
• We tested 39 students who received scholarships and noted 56 instances in which 32 of these students
• ineligible students at Philander Smith and UALR totaled over $11,000, or 32% of the roughly $350,000 tested
• Scholarships awards tested at UAPTC revealed no exceptions.
• Additionally, we tested 147 disbursements totaling $1.91 million and noted 124 exceptions regarding processing

Summary: The Legislative Joint Audit Committee met on February 13, 2026, and first adopted the January 9, 2026 minutes. It then received and adopted reports from the Executive Committee, the Standing Committee on Counties and Municipalities, the Standing Committee on Education Institutions, the Standing Committee on State Agencies, and the Medicaid Subcommittee. Those reports covered audit follow-up items, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, state agency audit findings, and a Medicaid oversight presentation. Several reports were filed after discussion, and in multiple cases agencies or local officials were present to answer questions about repeat findings or compliance concerns. Among the notable audit matters, the committee reviewed a Cleburne County library audit that found more than $80,000 in unauthorized or questionable disbursements, including purchases that appeared personal in nature and improper fuel expenses. The library director had been placed on leave, later charged with felony theft of property and abuse of office, and the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney and Attorney General. The committee also heard a special report on the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which found scholarship ineligibility issues and numerous disbursement-processing exceptions, while noting that the program had ended in 2024 and remaining funds were returned to the school districts. During the state agency report, Legislative Audit described findings at DHS, Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Corrections, and Veterans Affairs, including improper benefit payments, a cashed warrant by someone other than the intended payee, missing receipts, unauthorized fuel card purchases, and payroll and overtime issues. The committee filed that report after agency representatives responded to questions. The meeting ended with the filing of the Cleburne County and Donaldson Scholars Academy reports, and the next committee meeting was announced for March 12-13, 2026.

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• we face trials and tribulations, You graciously... ...provide this opportunity for our faith to be tested
• And we know from Your word that when we face trials of many kinds, this testing of our faith produces
• Legislation to eliminate the STAAR test and replace it with... effective tools to assess students' progress
• relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, testing
• relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, testing

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• passed a newborn screening, newborn hearing requirement that when a baby's born they have a hearing test
• talking about you know mandates for services is the intent behind this bill right so if we mandate a new test
• and you already performed that test and we already know what those costs are because you already have
• Correct. of it, you know, as we've discussed here, you know, we're also looking for ways if there's a test
• advocate for you're going to advocate for etc you know, to make sure that money can be saved, that tests

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• That tests you to see whether you're qualified to do the job as a pharmacist.
• So the law that I was tested on was the law that was, you know, active in 1997.
• That tests you to see whether boards.
• So, the the the the exam was testing us So, the the the the exam was testing us on<02:43:38.520> stuff
• Um, and then thirdly, conditions that are validated by testing.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• OK, well then, we'll have the test at the end of the session. We'll see how much you retained.
• Having you guys are really good at taking tests I give them every day. OK. Lots of them. Do you?
• And are you good at taking tests? Yeah, I figured so. Obviously, I failed that test.
• Could not get to the microphone button, so no, I'm not a very good test taker.
• Definitely not a good test taker. OK, well, we'll see.

Keywords: 914, all

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• These agricultural plots are used, so we are tested monthly and report to DEQ on various contaminants
• Are you testing for these things, especially I'm interested in the PFOS and the pharmaceuticals?
• Ma'am, we are testing as I indicated earlier, monthly and reporting monthly for various contaminants
• We actually are not required to test for PFOS, but we Have been for the last three years.
• This is just to purchase equipment to test biosolids and provide information to the landowners where

Bills: HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246

Keywords: climatology, emergency declaration, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, environment, weather data, public policy, state governance, natural resources, advisory councils, sunset law, water quality, hazardous waste, solid waste, radiation management, public health, biosolids, land application, environmental quality, agriculture, wastewater treatment

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• This program allows them to drive state-owned vehicles, will go with them on road testing, and requires
• Will the reclaimed water be tested?
• Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, this is a Rick Nease: testing cost for the chemicals being polluted.
• And we're already testing various processes with JEA ozonation to see exactly how much it breaks down
• all the constituents of it going through a test wetlands with them to see the other end so we know how

Bills: S0598, S0934, S1260, S1300, S1452, S1510, S1566, S1580, S1668, S7034

Keywords: funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services

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• they often lose their jobs. jobs and are unable to pay for the testing.
• And what have you, that is a national test sponsored by the definitive organization for.
• When they take that test, they are able to use that for their continuing.
• So we have done TB testing. We had a large outbreak in the Roswell area when I first began.
• Again, they have to pass written and field tests. They have to know what they're doing.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And what this bill does, it allows women who are facing incarceration to test if they suspect...
• Incarceration to test if they suspect that they are pregnant upon arrest.
• So, if a woman thinks she’s pregnant, she’s supposed to get a pregnancy test.
• That test gets reported, and after... that test gets reported and after receiving the report of the positive
• pregnancy test, the court shall release a woman on bail, provided that...

Bills: SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307, SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, elder abuse, financial exploitation

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• ,<02:40:07.439> a<02:40:07.680> real<02:40:07.920> a radon test to test our
• homes, a real a radon test to test our homes, a real a real<02:40:08.399> concern<02:40:08.640
• <02:40:34.240> whether access directly to water tests whether access directly to water tests
• to locate any issues of concern and test to locate any issues of concern and test any<03:07:36.960
• certain water fees and testing. certain water fees and testing.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I don't think I need to go into a litany of all the issues with using standardized tests as the sole
• how we stigmatize school districts, how we choose to evaluate and rank them based on standardized tests
• So I'm just wondering, it looks like things are being tested.
• These are among the largest per-year standardized test score gains ever documented using a randomized
• schools in the network, and the Boston charter sector overall maintained large positive effects on test

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a lengthy hearing on a large slate of bills focused primarily on charter school policy and vocational technical education. Committee members opened with ground rules for testimony, including a two-minute limit, written testimony acceptance, and a live-streamed format. The committee then heard testimony on bills to expand collective bargaining rights in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools, reform charter school funding and reimbursement, allow enrollment preferences for high-need students in charter lotteries, and require BESE to consider district impacts when approving new or expanded charters. Several witnesses, including union leaders, parents, educators, and legislators, argued that charter growth has strained district budgets and that funding formulas should be reworked to better protect public schools; charter advocates and alumni countered that charter schools serve high-need students well and should not be penalized for their success. A major portion of the hearing focused on vocational technical education bills, including proposals to expand access and capacity, create a large grant program, and increase MSBA reimbursement rates for vocational school construction. Supporters described long waitlists, strong labor-market demand, and the higher cost of building and maintaining vocational schools, while municipal officials emphasized the tax burden on local communities. The committee also heard testimony on charter school reimbursement bills that would extend the state’s reimbursement schedule, with witnesses from districts such as Boston, Worcester, Fall River, and New Bedford describing large net losses to charter tuition and arguing for longer reimbursement periods and structural reform. The committee took no final votes during the hearing. In one instance, the chair said a bill would be held open until a missing senator could testify. Members asked several detailed questions about charter admissions lotteries, special education placements, funding formulas, and the practical effects of proposed charter caps and reimbursement changes. The hearing remained informational, with witnesses and committee members presenting sharply different views on whether the bills would improve equity and opportunity or harm existing public school systems.

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• It was the test of an idea through pop-ups and temporary operations.
• it provides entrepreneurs a pathway to operate legally, responsibly, and transparently while they test
• It was the test of an I know.
• It was the test of an idea through pop-ups and temporary operations.
• Contractors still bring the same tools and equipment to perform the same physical tests and checks for

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Yes, test, test. Can you guys hear me? Test, test, test, test. I mean, I can try it now. Okay. No.
• Test. I got it up. Three, four. Test. You guys hear me in the back? People behind me?
• Can you do a testing? Testing, one, two. Okay.
• Just testing you out. 11 ayes. Zero nays, present, zero absent. You've passed the motion.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House Commerce Committee of Reference heard sunset reviews and a performance audit presentation for the Arizona Department of Gaming, the Racing Commission, the Boxing and MMA Commission, and later the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. The Auditor General reported that the Department of Gaming and the commissions generally met some statutory duties, but identified several problems: the department did not consistently obtain and review independent audits for event wagering and fantasy sports operators; the department and commissions had gaps in conflict-of-interest disclosures; the department and Boxing and MMA Commission lacked comprehensive complaint-handling processes; the department was late distributing some compact trust fund payments; and there were additional issues involving IT security, horse-racing license checks, fee reviews, public records practices, and licensing compliance. The Auditor General said the department agreed to implement all 36 recommendations, the Racing Commission agreed to six recommendations, and the Boxing and MMA Commission agreed to 13 recommendations. The department director said many fixes were already underway, including updated guidance, complaint tracking improvements, and a historical look-back on operator reporting, and she also discussed efforts to combat illegal gambling and educate minors and families about gambling risks. Committee members questioned the department about third-party audits, penalties for underpayments, public records handling, conflict-of-interest screening, and the department’s position on prediction markets and suitability standards for licensees. The director said the department would review past reports, could assess fines if violations were found, and would generally wait for final adjudication or final action in other jurisdictions before taking Arizona licensing action. After discussion, the committee voted to recommend the Department of Gaming be continued for two years until July 1, 2028, the Racing Commission for six years until July 1, 2032, and the Boxing and MMA Commission for six years until July 1, 2032. The Department of Gaming motion passed 7-4, the Racing Commission motion passed 10-1, and the Boxing and MMA Commission motion passed unanimously. The committee then heard the Auditor General’s report on the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. The audit found the board timely processed many licenses and complaints and had adopted curriculum rules, but it inconsistently applied its disciplinary guidelines, sometimes issuing different sanctions for similar violations without documenting the reasons for deviation. The report also found problems with reciprocity education requirements, application review controls, inspections, and compliance with open meeting, public records, and conflict-of-interest requirements, and it suggested possible statutory changes on aesthetics scope of practice, cease-and-desist authority, and training standards for I-LEST technicians. The board agreed with the findings and said it had already updated disciplinary parameters and documentation policies, with more recommendations in progress; committee members asked about discretion in discipline, audit funding, and service efficiency, and the board highlighted its licensing volume, call response, inspections, and complaint handling performance.

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• , lots of behind the wheel tests that are out there.
• They've done a great job of, you know, testing. It just been really good partners.
• One other thing that they do is all of the testing, the behind the wheel testing of CDL drivers in Florida's
• So they can a test thrown drivers and we over over see that testing those drivers.
• Allow us to test innovative strategies address, unique, a regional needs or demographic means.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I know of quote there is only one test I know of to<00:30:21.000> determine<00:30:21.440>
• Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?
• Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?
• Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?
• Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 148, which Rep. Jim Kofalt said is the same language as last year’s HB 396, vetoed by the governor. He described the bill as allowing, but not requiring, separation by biological sex in three areas: bathrooms and locker rooms, houses of correction, and certain athletic competitions. Kofalt argued the bill would give local school boards and other policymakers discretion to set practical rules, citing concerns about safety, privacy, and a Milford incident involving a biological male in girls’ locker rooms. Committee members pressed him on the lack of a definition of “biological sex,” and he said he did not think one was necessary because males and females are commonly understood. He also said the bill was meant to address situations where outside groups threaten lawsuits and leave local boards with no latitude. Testimony then split sharply. Supporters, including Executive Counselor Karen Hill and several others, said HB 148 would roll back anti-discrimination protections, contradict New Hampshire’s “Live Free or Die” values, and harm transgender and non-binary people. Opponents described the bill as discriminatory and unnecessary, arguing that existing bathroom and sports policies already work and that the bill would invite harassment, invasive enforcement, and legal conflict. Several speakers, including trans residents and parents of trans children, said they had used public restrooms without incident and warned that enforcement would be impractical or abusive. One supporter argued the bill was needed to protect girls’ privacy and safety and cited school sports disputes and a concern about a sex offender at a game as examples of why sex-segregated rules should be restored. Committee members asked questions about how biological sex would be defined, whether the bill was responding to real incidents in New Hampshire, and how any restrictions would be enforced. Kofalt said he was aware of issues in several school districts and at the State House, but did not have detailed documentation for every case. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the chair instead moved through public testimony under a strict two-minute limit and noted that follow-up questions would be limited so the committee could hear multiple bills that day.