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• Some, does this take the place of any required classes in the curriculum?
• This change would establish a uniform and accessible method for institutions to provide essential information
• recommended that with additions to the Coordinating Board's statutory duties, it was important to change

Bills: SB800, SB1534, SB2055, SB2310, SB2431, SB2786, SB3039, SB1242

Keywords: sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, higher education, student safety, orientation policies, health physics, workforce development, nuclear energy, radiological safety, scholarship, education, Texas Leadership Scholars Program, student funding, transparency, degree requirements, certificate programs, student transfer, foreign language

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• Specifically, this bill changes the definition of...
• Specifically, this bill changes the definition of owner.
• It changed at the next committee stop.
• By waiting so long, corrections officers, they changed their phones, they changed their phone numbers
• What is the purpose behind changing the F-CORR appointment process?

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including remarks from Senator Berman on Democratic priorities and introductions of military leaders and an intern. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, with many bills substituted to House companions, amended, and passed, while several others were temporarily postponed. Major measures approved included the dangerous dogs/Pam Rock Act (SB 572/HB 593), which tightened penalties and procedures for dog attacks and passed 36-0; local government land regulation (SB 1080), which was amended to remove agricultural enclave language and passed 26-8; vessel/freedom-related legislation (SB 1388/HB 1137), which passed 35-0; blood clot screening and treatment (SB 890/HB 1421), which added registry and training provisions and passed 36-0; fleeing or eluding law enforcement (SB 468/HB 113), which increased offense levels and passed 36-0; concealed carry/licensing for certain officers and service members (SB 490/HB 383), which passed 33-3; timeshare management (SB 496/HB 897), which clarified governance and annual meeting requirements and passed 36-0; background screening education (SB 614/HB 531), which created a public webpage and passed 36-0; utility service restrictions (SB 1002/HB 1137), which preempted local energy-source restrictions and passed 36-0; Medicaid oversight (SB 1060), which created a joint oversight committee and passed 35-0; health facilities authorities (SB 68), amended to make fentanyl urine screening more discretionary, and passed 36-0; and veterans’ nursing home beds (SB 78/HB 797), which authorized veteran- and spouse-designated beds and passed 36-0. The chamber also passed disability history and awareness instruction (SB 540/HB 447), a highly personal bill honoring Evan Hartzell that drew extended debate about disability language, inclusion, and education; it passed 35-0 after 35 co-sponsors were added. Manufacturing policy bills SB 600 and SB 602 were approved after amendments to add reporting, ranking metrics, and fee-use restrictions, both passing 35-0. Educational opportunities for military children (SB 1528) passed 36-0 after testimony from student sponsors and senators praising the bill’s origin. Several other bills, including Medicaid oversight, mammograms, Parkinson’s disease, condominium/cooperative associations, waste management, human trafficking, and Bright Futures, were postponed or not taken up during this segment.

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• And I bring this up because maybe we need to rethink about how we get people to change their behavior
• <00:21:41.600> their how we get people to change their how we get people to change their behavior
• But does that really change behavior?
• driver Behavior but consequences change driver Behavior but we<00:31:26.080> can<00:31:26.240

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I just want to go through some of the major changes that you'll see.
• But it wasn't meant as a change; we reduced it. So you've... Didn't change; we reduced it.
• Obviously, they were not last year, or either they've changed them and we had to change it to meet them
• Meaning it changes references that were not direct, so it does... So, it does change...
• Reading this, that this change is...

Bills: HB186, HB185, HB184, HB183, HB181, HB312, HB405, HB182, HB460

Keywords: Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs

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• We're just changing the makeup of the members, changing the makeup of the members.
• What what the plan is like to make the changes because it seems like there needs to be a lot more changes
• I also know that a lot of things need to change.
• , and this is a very easy change to make.
• Does the prescription need to change?

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• Things kind of changed after the pandemic. and more universities started offering online classes.
• So, we changed that language up to make sure that ERS receives full contributions for the applicable
• There's a lot of work to be done to effect this change.
• Presently, our already burdened IT director is helping to create curriculum at our local high school.
• I would say that if I were to ask a customer to call me to get their oil changed...

Bills: SB530, SB757, SB769, SB1085, SB1241, SB1242, SB1409, SB1878, SB2138, SB2314, SB2231, SB2361, SB2431, SJR59

Keywords: accreditation, postsecondary education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, program delivery, faculty recruitment, higher education, performance standards, student loan debt, degree programs, funding, students with disabilities, accessibility, enrollment, report, SB 1085, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Del Rio

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• Then to the left is the change from base. This is the budget target.
• The change from base column is the target set by Ways and Means.
• <00:03:20.560> from Then to the left is the change from Then to the left is the change from
• Uh the change from base is the Appeals.
• > is column um the change from base column is column um the change from base column is the<00:

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• And but are trying to be ahead of the curve in terms of changing their past and providing a productive
• If we could redirect that intellect to their curriculum, what we could not achieve in the state of New
• So Figure 1 here on page 6 summarizes the program logic or causal theories of change.
• Even with the potential for Changes to the federal landscape. The HCAP is pretty well funded.
• It's, it's changing quite rapidly in real time.

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• Changes in regulations by the DSHS have been.
• So if this bill passes, would it change their ability to still allow that?
• meaning our role is to assist farmers, ranchers, and other open space landowners in compelling a change
• So if that goes through, I think we'll see a different change in the, the landscape out there.
• We've seen a change, uh, shift in agriculture and the way the fuel, the way the land's used down there

Bills: HB294

Keywords: energy efficiency, tax exemption, residential properties, sustainability, real estate

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• It is important to emphasize that these changes not only get a juvenile over the hurdle; they are not
• The Protect Act changes that.
• There is good reason for this change.
• No regulations were changed, but interpretations of the regulations had changed.
• Ironically, the CDC guidance changed the very same day.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing began with opening remarks from the House and Senate chairs outlining procedures for a large public hearing with more than 100 witnesses on 64 legislative proposals. They explained time limits, rules for in-person and virtual testimony, written testimony procedures, and the committee’s reporting deadline. Testimony then moved through a series of juvenile justice, child protection, and civil liberties bills, with witnesses generally urging favorable reports or, in one case, opposing expanded juvenile court transparency and child advocate access to records. Several witnesses supported bills aimed at juvenile justice reform. Representative Hendricks backed H. 1744 to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking, citing federal findings of child labor in seafood processing and calling for stronger penalties and a ban on minors working in such facilities. Senator Gomez supported S. 1131 and S. 1121 to reduce juvenile fees, fines, restitution burdens, and bail-related costs, arguing they worsen racial and economic disparities. Senator Crean and other advocates supported S. 1051/H. 1695 to expand juvenile diversion eligibility, while multiple witnesses from juvenile justice and immigrant advocacy groups supported H. 1657/S. 1058 to expand juvenile expungement and to limit sharing juvenile fingerprints with federal authorities, describing recent ICE detentions of Chelsea students and the resulting fear in immigrant communities. Witnesses also supported H. 1918/S. 1240 to narrow the youthful offender statute, raising the minimum age and reducing mandatory adult-style penalties for youth. The committee also heard testimony on child safety and bodily autonomy bills. Middlesex District Attorney Marion Ryan supported H. 1752 to protect children left in extreme temperatures, explaining it would create civil penalties, allow emergency responders to remove children from cars without liability, and add criminal penalties when serious injury results. Representative Thurber and Senator O’Connor testified for H. 2011/S. 1227, a bill prohibiting coercion or mandates for health-related interventions, including vaccinations, and allowing legal remedies for violations. Senator Jalen supported S. 1136/H. 1847 to prevent false confessions by requiring recording of interrogations and banning deceptive tactics, and several innocence-project and legal-services witnesses described wrongful convictions tied to false confessions and coercive interrogations. Another major topic was H. 1626, which would require age verification for pornographic content and launch an education campaign about online sexual exploitation; Representative Cruz and survivor Udoz Wallace testified in support, describing nonconsensual image sharing and deepfake harms. Not all testimony was supportive. The Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed S. 1035, which would increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings, and H. 1689, which would expand the child advocate’s access to confidential juvenile records, arguing both would undermine privacy and trauma-informed protections for children and families. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the session consisted of opening remarks and public testimony on the listed bills.

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• OVER EXPANSES OF TIME, THEY DO THAT RELATIVELY FASTER THAN CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE.
• MAYBE YOU CAN SPEAK TO THIS AND THAT MIGHT CHANGE MY MIND BACK TO VOTING YES. NOW I MIGHT BE DOWN.
• THERE'S A PART ABOUT A CURRICULUM THAT IS A BIT CONCERNING BECAUSE THAT MAY APPLY TO SCIENCE AND I'M
• I MAY CHANGE MY MIND AGAIN BUT TODAY I'M GOING TO BE VOTING DOWN NOW HERE WE CAN HAVE A CONVERSATION

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• We need to make system changes to accommodate new reporting requirements as well as the appropriation
• Haley Chang from the Public Defender's Office. Haley Chang from the Public Defender's Office.
• <00:51:19.440> Um,<00:51:19.760> Haley<00:51:20.160> Chang<00:51:21.040>
• Um, Haley Chang from offering comments.
• Um, again, Haley Chang, first deputy of the Office of the Public Defender.

Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631

Keywords: economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.

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• why did that change?"
• why didn't why didn't water change? why didn't why didn't water change?
• So, our budget has not changed.
• So, our budget has not changed.
• So, our budget has not changed.

Keywords: 916, all

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• They may change names. They may change approaches, but they're there.
• They may change names. They may change approaches, but they're there.
• They may change names. They may change approaches, but they're there.
• They may change names. They may change approaches, but they're there.
• They may change names. They may change approaches, but they're there.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Those are the<00:17:19.039> changes the changes the changes which<00:17:21.520> are<00:
• c><02:15:25.360> the changing the way changing the changing the way changing the methodology<02
• Those were the changes which we also changed. No, that was another bill.
• changed were the changes which we also changed dates<02:52:05.680> right?
• those are the changes to this. those are the changes to this.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• She's the executive director of curriculum and instruction. Thank you for being here today.
• love engaging those teachers and being able to be that consistent resource for them because science changes

Bills: HB447, HB447

Keywords: HB447, school buses, student transportation, public schools, local boards of education, dual enrollment, career technical education, CTE, community college, trade school, technical college, offsite educational venues, student access, transportation policy, school bus law, Alabama education law, Montgomery County, probate court, judge of probate, will registration

Transcript Highlights:

• My name is Solana Chang.
• We just seem to be stuck in this paradigm of not able to force that change. Then, Mr. Chair, Mr.
• is within the curriculum.
• So for today, I will be voting present, with the ability to change my vote on the floor.
• You know, here's what we're devoting to salaries, here's how the numbers have changed.

Bills: HB2207, HB2225, HB2602, HB2641

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

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2641, which would ban firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. The sponsor said the bill was intended to protect firefighters and the public from carcinogenic and persistent chemicals that can contaminate groundwater, and noted Arizona had already banned the foam for training. A University of Arizona public health researcher testified that firefighters have higher PFAS levels than the general public and that AFFF use is associated with elevated exposure, while a firefighters’ association representative said alternatives exist and that the bill would remove uncertainty for departments. The committee passed HB 2641 unanimously, 15-0. The committee then heard HB 2602, a $24,000 appropriation for a 10% pay increase for Department of Public Safety employees in fiscal year 2027. The sponsor and supporters from the Arizona Troopers Association argued the raise was needed for recruitment and retention, citing vacancies, departures, and the cost of training new troopers. Several members supported the idea but raised concerns about the budget impact and the broader issue of pay disparities across agencies and state employees. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 10-0-3 vote, with two members voting no and three voting present. Finally, the committee considered HB 2225, which would appropriate $10 million for capital costs at the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy in Yavapai County and keep the funds from lapsing until 2029. The sponsor and Yavapai County law enforcement witnesses said the academy is overcrowded, serves multiple agencies across northern Arizona, reduces travel and lodging costs, and provides both basic and in-service training. Some members questioned whether the state should fund a county-based facility and raised concerns about the size and structure of the appropriation, while others supported the training mission but wanted the issue handled in the budget process. The committee voted to give HB 2225 a do pass recommendation, with several members voting no or present.

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• We would still need to keep our staff trained up on that system, make the configuration changes.
• Again, the attackers change their tactics about every six months or so, so it will need to be tweaked
• Still need to keep our staff trained up on that system, make the configuration changes.
• Again, the attackers change their tactics about every six months or so, so it will need to be tweaked
• is not the and deliver this curriculum is not the approach<00:31:58.400> that<00:31:58.560>

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• We did print the change page documents.
• , Minnesotans navigate these changes, Minnesotans navigate these changes, improve<00:26:30.000>
• change within the eligibility process. change within the eligibility process.
• It doesn't change scope of practice. It doesn't change the training that anybody's receiving.
• It's just a terminology change.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , so the ICD-10 code would change.
• , so the ICD-10 code would change.
• His diagnosis hasn't changed.
• His diagnosis hasn't changed.
• implementation of all of these changes implementation of all of these changes to<00:39:09.079>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all