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• Military spouses are resilient, adaptable professionals experienced building careers across multiple
• relocations, bringing exceptional determination and versatility to Delaware's workforce... ...professionals
• And so whether you're a doctor, whether you're a tradesperson, whether you're a jet engine mechanic or
• And so whether you're a doctor, whether you're a tradesperson, whether you're a jet engine mechanic or

Summary: The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, which would create a temporary Delaware income tax deduction for qualified tip income from tax years 2027 through 2029. The sponsor described it as relief for service workers in restaurants, salons, and similar tipped occupations, with a deduction of up to $15,000, income-based phaseouts, a refundable credit for lower-income workers, and a sunset for later review. Committee members raised questions about the resident/non-resident language, the fiscal note, and whether the Department of Finance could implement the change; Finance said the department could administer it and expected only modest administrative costs, while the Comptroller’s office said the bill would reduce general revenue. After a brief recess to review updated language, the committee took public comment, but no one testified. A motion to release the bill failed to receive enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it to seek additional signatures. The committee then considered Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. The sponsor argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, citing economic return estimates, workforce benefits, and support from all 21 Senate co-sponsors. Some members supported the bill as a way to reward service and bring in long-term residents, while others questioned whether the exemption should be income-based rather than available to all military retirees, including those with substantial second careers. The Department of Finance said it could operationalize the bill and that the non-resident language was unnecessary because the subtraction is already picked up in the non-resident code section. Public testimony from veterans’ organizations strongly supported the bill, emphasizing that the exemption can influence retirement decisions and help veterans and their families stay in Delaware. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.

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• If TIFs are truly the economic engine that they claim to be, this bill will strengthen public confidence
• requires this TIF committee to be educated because it's been my experience where when you have these professional
• recruit for jobs which require advanced degrees or advanced licenses such as medical doctors, professional
• engineers, or attorneys.

Bills: HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, unclaimed property, service charges, property fund, accountability, government transparency, local development, economic impact, voter approval, tax increment financing, review committee, public finance, blight, salary increase, bonus limits, job performance

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• Uh, I serve as the chief engineer for Texdot here as a resource witness. I'm on the bill.
• And the point of the traffic and engineering study. is to require the cities to actually examine whether
• Our members include professional planners working across Texas, in cities, counties, NPOs, and tech dot
• This bill empowers local leaders in cities to work with engineers in their communities to lower speed
• And the engineers view the speed limit as a lower limit on how safe they can design a street.

Bills: HB 535, HB 2120, HB 2822, HB 3243, HB 3457, HB 3544, HB 4089, HB 4192, HB 4669, HB 4868, HB 4955, HB 5253, HB 5669, SB 1371, SB 1919, SB 2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• I serve as the chief engineer for TxDOT here as a resource witness. I am on the bill.
• Miles per hour without that traffic and engineering study to justify it.
• And the point of a traffic and engineering study is to require the cities to actually examine whether
• Without any examination of safety or engineering of that road.
• And the engineers view the speed limit as a lower limit on how safe they can design a street.

Bills: HB535, HB2120, HB2822, HB3243, HB3457, HB3544, HB4089, HB4192, HB4669, HB4868, HB4955, HB5253, HB5669, SB1371, SB1919, SB2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• Military drops recruiting efforts at prestigious black engineering awards event.
• of the Year Awards, or BIA, an annual conference that draws students, academics, and professionals in
• science. technology, engineering, and math, also known as STEM.
• for black engineers is more than an anti-DEI initiative.
• At DOD, we won't go and recruit engineers who happen to be black to come in and serve at a time when

Keywords: national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy

Summary: In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.

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• Also great infrastructure, engineered solutions like seawalls and hybrid systems, a mix of both such
• Geo engineered you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair, Senator Polsky.
• I've been a professional it in the media for a very, very long time.
• Engineering have been around for quite a while.
• The Deming firms you Engineering Watch, which is actually a fantastic video to watch.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers and Operating
• Engineers Local 3, respectfully and strongly in opposition.
• Daniel Mopin, operating engineers, strongly opposed. Chad Lainey strongly opposes.
• At that, we also had our Central Labor Council reps, as well as our operating engineers reps, and I gave
• Instead, CARB should promote greater adoption of combustion trucks with engines certified to its own

Summary: The committee heard several climate, environmental, and housing bills. AB 1425, dealing with pit dewatering near the San Joaquin River Parkway, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the river, groundwater, floodplain conditions, tribal and cultural resources, and public access from a proposed mining project near the river. Opponents, including Cemex, labor representatives, and industry groups, said the bill would bypass the CEQA process before it was complete, threaten jobs, and create uncertainty for an existing operation. Members questioned both sides about hydrology, blasting, dewatering, and the adequacy of the ongoing environmental review. The bill was moved, but several members expressed concern about preempting CEQA and some did not vote or voted no. AB 881, which would allow California to move forward with carbon capture and sequestration pipelines, was presented as a way to advance state climate goals and capture federal funding. Supporters, including SMUD, labor, and industry groups, said the bill would help deploy carbon capture safely and preserve jobs. Environmental justice opponents supported stronger safety direction and warned that CO2 pipelines pose serious risks and that the state should not move ahead without clearer standards. The bill received a due-pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1207, on the cap-and-trade allowance price ceiling and the social cost of carbon, was presented as a science-based update to California’s climate policy. The author and EDF said the bill would keep the program aligned with current economic and climate data and protect it from federal political interference. It received broad support and a due-pass recommendation. AB 1106, creating a coordinated network of air quality incident response centers, was also approved after testimony about wildfire smoke, toxic emissions, and the need for better real-time monitoring during disasters. AB 28, the Landfill Fire Safety Act, focused on the Chiquita Canyon landfill fire and related health impacts in Castaic and Val Verde; residents described serious illnesses and contamination concerns, while landfill and county representatives warned about costs and asked for more study. The committee nonetheless advanced the bill with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard AB 357, which would speed Coastal Commission review of student and faculty housing projects, with supporters citing student homelessness and opponents urging caution but acknowledging the need for more housing; the bill was presented and discussed, with the committee emphasizing the need to balance housing production and coastal oversight.

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• Senator Chairman. engineer surface and groundwater study engineer surface and groundwater study respectfully
• engage this Roman 2 in professional engage this Roman 2 in professional practice<00:21:29.600>
• or other professional pursuits practice or other professional pursuits in<00:21:31.520> Wyoming
• This is actually health professional.
• We've got people who professionals.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The Chamber Foundation partnered with Barr Engineering, who was the lead researcher on this project.
• The Chamber Foundation partnered with Barr Engineering, who was the lead researcher on this project.
• Further, this professional would provide individual analysis of all aspects of the permitting process
• establishes a go-to professional establishes a go-to professional independent<01:18:33.719> within
• <01:18:40.400> would<01:18:40.600> provide<01:18:41.080> individual professional

Keywords: 1183, house

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• House Bill 657 should pass, an act relating to professional licensing background checks.
• an act relating to professional an act relating to professional licensing<00:08:27.759> background
• professional, civic, and cultural life. professional, civic, and cultural life.
• , Many serve as physicians, engineers, Many serve as physicians, engineers, university<01:00:53.119
• Through both professional community.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The clerk reported Senate Bills 156, 173, and 193 had passed the Senate and requested concurrence. Committee reports were then read, advancing a number of bills on banking and insurance, judiciary, licensing/occupations, and primary/secondary education, including measures on insurance, fraudulent practices, virtual currency kiosks, eminent domain, DUI, legal representation, costs and fees, barbering, fire protection, licensing background checks, dentistry, school reporting, teacher certification, and educator placement. Those favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The chamber then took up House Bill 307, the “My Kentucky Future Act,” on proactive post-secondary admission. Sponsors explained that the bill would send opt-in letters from public universities to eligible high school juniors, include a common application for the state’s public institutions, and share data with KY Stats to track outcomes. Members asked about scholarships, the target student group, and privacy; the sponsor clarified that participation is voluntary, the letters do not guarantee admission, and the program is meant to streamline college access. House Committee Substitute 2 and House Floor Amendment 2 were adopted, and HB 307 passed 97-0. House Bill 418 on domestic violence was then considered. The sponsor said the bill prioritizes the non-offending parent, requires abusive parents to address violent behavior before unsupervised visitation, and gives courts more tools to consider false abuse allegations and victim advocates’ testimony. House Committee Substitute 1 was adopted, and after brief discussion the bill passed 96-1. House Bill 593 on data centers followed; its sponsor said the measure is intended to support data center development while protecting ratepayers from subsidizing infrastructure risk, requiring companies to bring their own generation, buy power on the open market, or prepay certain costs. After adopting House Committee Substitute 1, the bill passed 90-8. The House also passed House Bill 5 on prison educational programs, with a committee substitute and a floor amendment adding data collection on post-release employment; it passed 99-0. Finally, House Bill 584 on licenses for prescribing or dispensing controlled substances was debated. The sponsor said the bill removes a permanent ban so a physician who has regained licensure may apply for DEA registration, while opponents raised concerns about repeated misconduct and the ability to practice without DEA authority. The transcript cuts off before final disposition on HB 584.

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• > nonprofit largest professional voluntary nonprofit largest professional voluntary nonprofit
• <00:26:33.360> and knowledge, ethics, professionalism and knowledge, ethics, professionalism
• He was a beloved engineer<00:34:00.480> and<00:34:00.720> firefighter.
• In October engineer and firefighter.
• care mental health professional granted. care mental health professional granted.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 2, 2026 journal, and received committee reports. The Education Committee recommended Senate Bill 19 be amended and sent to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation, and also recommended confirmation of several appointments, including James JB Holston as Executive Director of the Department of Higher Education and two members of the Private Occupational School Board. The Judiciary Committee recommended Senate Bill 5 be amended and referred to Appropriations with a favorable recommendation. The chamber then moved out of order for resolutions and took up Senate Joint Resolution 7, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month. The resolution was read at length and included extensive findings on Black history nationally and in Colorado, highlighting figures such as Barney Ford, Clara Brown, early Black legislators, and more recent Black civic and legislative leaders. Senator Exum said there were no additional comments and noted that remarks would be made later in the House. The resolution was adopted on a 33-0 vote, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 10 on the third-reading consent calendar, a bill clarifying definitions used in agricultural property taxation. It passed unanimously, 33-0. The body then took up Senate Bill 4, which would expand who may petition for an extreme risk protection order. Senator Sullivan and supporters framed it as a public safety measure, while Senator Minority Leader and Senator Zamora Wilson opposed it, arguing it could create administrative burdens, unintended consequences, constitutional concerns, and costs. The debate continued with extended opposition remarks, but the transcript ends before a final vote on SB 4 is shown.

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• move that we adopt the resolution, and after that is finished, I hope that we will give the CEP professionals
• Nine years ago, when the film adaptation of *Hidden Figures* was released, I was working in engineering
• education, and as someone who has earned degrees in engineering and later served as an engineering academic
• young people continue to be inspired by them, the next generation of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers
• This amendment clarified, and makes a technical clarification, for medical professionals to be able to

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• We need to keep that engine going. We need to invest in our universities.
• want to thank the member from San Diego for ensuring. that we really invest not only in an economic engine
• Because again, not only is it great for our workforce, great for the economic engine that it has in so
• Roads are essential in advancing this goal as they condense timelines, minimize planning and engineering
• Yet many professionals in the entertainment industry actually are.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We talk about small business as being the engine of our economy.
• You folks are the engine of our economy. Don't ever forget that.
• Small businesses are the engine of our economy. They are going to make America even better.
• We are the engine of growth that's going to keep growing in the country and the growth of innovation.
• I mean, we have a professional CPA firm and we have professional staff, absolutely fantastic person in

Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation

Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.

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• Also, not all professional development is the same.
• Also, not all professional development is the same.
• There is not a one-size-fits-all in professional development.
• What proof do you have about true professional development?
• It is not strictly a professional development program.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• OSPI continues to develop different ways to partner and provide professional development for educators
• So that became the focus of our next step, which was professional learning, really comprehensive.
• Comprehensive professional development and broad educator participation.
• There's a lot of blog posts, videos, all the presentations we do, either internally for professional
• But I'm particularly interested in prompt engineering, in really understanding how to train students.

Summary: The committee met to hear an overview of Washington’s alternative learning experience (ALE) programs and then an update on artificial intelligence in schools. OSPI’s Anissa Sherritt explained that ALE is a course-level funding designation for instruction that occurs partly or wholly away from the traditional seat-time model, with online, site-based, and remote course types. She emphasized that ALE is still basic education, subject to the same public school requirements, and that OSPI provides technical assistance, annual reporting review, and program reviews. Representatives from several programs described different models: Washington Virtual Academy (a large online ALE operated through Omak School District and partnered with for-profit Stride), Columbia Virtual Academy in Valley School District (a district-run, nonprofit online/remote program), Pearl in Quilcene (a K-8 remote parent partnership program), and River Home Link in Battleground (a site-based hybrid program). They discussed student supports, special education, enrichment, family choice, transportation, and how they measure outcomes. Members asked for follow-up information on funding, demographics, racial and ethnic data, multilingual learners, and post-graduation outcomes, and OSPI agreed to provide additional data where available. The committee then heard from OSPI and several districts about AI guidance and implementation. OSPI’s Holly Ryan Calloway described the agency’s human-centered AI framework, three guidance documents for schools, statewide professional learning, an AI innovation summit, and new AI literacy and informatics course frameworks and CIP codes. Quincy School District described a multi-year effort to integrate AI by centering student needs, creating district policy and classroom guidance, and training teachers to use AI responsibly while building an AI readiness plan from elementary through high school. Peninsula School District described its AI action research team, teacher professional learning, and classroom uses of generative AI to support science instruction, communication, and prompt engineering, while stressing that AI should enhance rather than replace learning. Members raised questions about privacy, energy and water use, prompt engineering, workforce and university connections, and the need for clear standards and ongoing educator training. No votes were taken.

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• FUNDING THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH IS A QUALITY COMPONENT OF CT AND WE DO A LOT OF PROFESSIONAL
• AND YOU HAVE A WORKFORCE ENGINE IN THE STATE, WHICH IS THE FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM.
• WE HAD A JOB GROWTH GRANT AND WE WANT TO BUILD ENGINEERING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE AND THE IDEA WAS WE
• DIRECTLY ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL NEED FOR SKILLED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN OUR REGION.
• ADDITIONALLY, THE RULE GRANT AMONG OTHER THINGS HELPED FUND THE SALARY TO PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS ON OUR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This bill does not address issues of professional liability or medical malpractice.
• And so the entity pays for professional compensation and pays for the professional liability insurance
• I retired as an engineer. I am now an author, coach, and speaker.
• I can tell you from professional experience, the last trial that I did here in Santa Fe involved the
• He said he served as a quality assurance engineer in the weapons programs at Los Alamos National Lab,

Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996

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• Chief Jim Young from Orange, from our Board of Directors; and Paul Jake, a legislative agent for professional
• For the record, my name is Paul Jake's legislative agent for the professional...
• For the record, my name is Paul Jake, legislative agent for the professional firefighters in Massachusetts
• I did 40 years as a police officer, and the buildings that we work and serve in should be professional
• This is Tyler, who is studying engineering at Mass Maritime.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony on several bills, with strong support expressed for a proposed municipal and public safety building authority (H. 2571/S. 1650). Municipal officials, fire chiefs, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, regional planning leaders, and Senator Comerford described aging town halls, fire stations, DPW facilities, and other local buildings, especially in small towns and gateway cities, and argued that local budgets and Proposition 2 1/2 make major capital projects difficult to fund. Testimony emphasized the need for a dedicated revenue stream, with the bill proposing a share of marijuana excise tax revenue and a rural funding set-aside. Committee members asked about prioritization and funding levels, and witnesses said even a modest start would help address a large statewide backlog. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee later adjourned unanimously. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2689, requiring fuel gas alarms/detectors in residential dwellings using explosive gases. Representative Jeff Roy, Susan Brown, Jason Cohn, and representatives from NEMA and Kidde supported the bill, describing it as a life-saving measure similar to carbon monoxide detector requirements. Witnesses cited the 2015 Franklin propane explosion that killed Nancy and Robert Brown, the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, and national fire data showing fatalities and property damage from gas leaks. They said detectors are affordable, commercially available, and should be required where gas is used; one witness noted battery-backed or battery-operated options exist. Committee questions focused on cost, battery power, outdoor propane setups, and whether the bill would cover private databases or only residential safety devices. Another major topic was S. 1755 on missing and abducted children. Senator Pavel Payano testified in favor, citing the case of Lee Manuel Villoria Paolino and arguing that misclassification of missing children as runaways can delay urgent response and worsen outcomes, especially for Black and brown youth. He said the bill would set minimum law enforcement response standards, require training, and expand multilingual intake forms. The committee also heard support for expanding the state DNA database through familial DNA searching, with Dr. Amory Myers explaining that the technology could help solve long-unsolved cases while including guardrails to prevent use of private consumer DNA databases. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on H. 2740, “Colby’s Law,” establishing safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Colby Lippincott’s family, community members, and industry representatives described his fatal crash and urged requirements for medical staff, insurance, inspections, warning systems, barriers, and access roads. Witnesses said the bill would not end the sport but would create basic protections, and the committee heard that Massachusetts would join a number of other states with similar standards. The hearing ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• With me is Doug Subers on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters. Thank you, Mr.
• Doug Subers, on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members.
• Doug Subers, on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters.
• The bill includes language that says, before release, in terms of when an EMS professional can request
• I'm a professional bail license agent for over 30 years and also president of the California Bail Agents

Keywords: 988, house, all