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• The federal government has stepped up and set the standards at this time.
• standard, it doesn't hit our shelves.
• So if it doesn't pass that standard, it doesn't hit our shelves.
• There are so many of these different—I forget their standard, their ISO standard—but there's many across
• There are so many of these different, I forget their standard, their iOS standard, but there's many across

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• ,<00:19:46.400> and establishing our own MSA standards, and establishing our own MSA standards
• , forcing anyone to adopt those standards, forcing anyone to adopt those standards, but<00:20:11.720
• We've had a lot of aid standards.
• updating the State Aid design standards updating the State Aid design standards to<01:14:14.080>
• uh on that those local design standards. uh on that those local design standards.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:18:53.080> tests assessments many standardized tests assessments many standardized tests
• At Math and Science Academy, we hold ourselves to high standards and we expect to be held to high standards
• <01:07:36.720> and we hold ourselves to high standards and we hold ourselves to high standards
• we expect to be held to high standards we expect to be held to high standards we're<01:07:39.799
• had higher academic standards, and they're authorizing.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It required the Alabama State Department to develop and publish a set of minimum standards that must
• Requires the Alabama State Department to publish a list of approved courses that meet the standards.
• Um, and we we have removed standards.
• That say that says that in order for them to be held by these standards, that system shall not, may,
• That say that says that in order for them to be held by these standards, that system shall not, may,

Bills: HB329, SB5, HB329, SB5, HB43, HB75, HB396

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, computer science, education reform, digital literacy, high school graduation, teacher training, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

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• The labor standard and construction code is the same, whether you are under skilled or trained or not
• Division of Apprenticeship Standards is California law.
• They no longer meet the Army Corps of Engineers standards. They date back to the 1800s.
• SB 947 sets a common-sense standard.
• SB 1193 is a simple standard: public money, public process, public trust.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• strengthened uh communication standards strengthened uh communication standards with<00:06:45.200
• eliminating barriers in these standards. eliminating barriers in these standards.
• We about health and safety standards.
• , and so there's really no standard to judge people by.
• , and so there's really no standard to judge people by.

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 02:45 Roll Call 05:25 Cosmetologists 13:48 Barbers 01:16:06 Adjournment, 958, all

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• <00:36:11.040> in state's academic standards in state's academic standards in mathematics,
• aligned with the revised standards. aligned with the revised standards.
• There's no measurable standard.
• ,<00:39:18.400> quote, statewide academic standards, quote, statewide academic standards,
• There's no process for standard.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The importance of a statewide standard cannot be overstated.
• The importance of a statewide standard cannot be overstated.
• The importance of a statewide standard cannot be overstated.
• The importance of a statewide standard cannot be overstated.
• The importance of a statewide standard cannot be overstated.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• On the bottom of page three, section five relates to standards development.
• section five uh relates to standards section five uh relates to standards development<00:16:22.880
• rulemaking process for implementing the statewide standards enumerated under paragraph A.
• either an expedited or uh standard either an expedited or uh standard rulemaking<00:59:38.920>
• All of the recent core standards revisions have shifted an understanding of how we look at standards

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:37:47.400> but lot about the revised standards but lot about the revised standards but
• bit more like okay so if this standard bit more like okay so if this standard isn't<00:47:57.760
• <00:49:24.240> um be environmental standards um be environmental standards um supervision<
• um a with this with the draft standards um a with this with the draft standards as<01:25:30.040>
• <01:25:40.719> says into here's what the standard says into here's what the standard says

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:32:52.680> to high scholastic and ethical standards to high scholastic and ethical standards
• The builder can— This standalone standard is a much more This standalone standard is a much more is<01
• . standard.
• Act<04:23:41.320> of standard Fair Labor Standards Act of standard Fair Labor Standards Act
• these types of standards. these types of standards.

Keywords: 981, all

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• As a subcommittee, we will proceed to Item 1, SB 739, relating to the California Clean Miles Standard
• The modest adjustments in my bill will allow the Clean Miles Standard to continue on a trajectory to
• Forcing an unworkable standard on TNCs won't help accelerate EV adoption.
• Forcing an unworkable standard on TNCs won't help accelerate EV adoption.
• SB 1246 sets standards to provide immediate coordinated response to AV incidents.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And when I think about standardizing, >> prioritize right, >> prioritization standardization.
• And when I think about standardizing, >> prioritize right, >> prioritization standardization.
• And when I think about standardizing, >> prioritize right, >> prioritization standardization.
• And when I think about standardizing, >> prioritize right, >> prioritization standardization.
• >> Prioritization, standardization.

Bills: SB2066

Keywords: permitting, construction, efficiency, state projects, county collaboration, funding, staffing shortages, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Energy, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Government Operations heard Senate Bill 2066 on county permitting and inspection. Testimony focused on whether the bill should exempt state projects from county permitting requirements. One testifier opposed the measure, arguing it would bypass established permitting processes, weaken good government, and put the public at risk. A DOE representative said the intent was to speed up state projects, but suggested a different approach: funding county positions dedicated solely to state permits, possibly as a pilot program, rather than removing county review entirely. Committee members discussed the difficulty of moving state projects through county systems, the lack of special treatment, and whether a more systematic or standardized process could be created for repetitive projects. After the discussion, the chairs announced a substantive rewrite of SB 2066. The amended version would delete the county-permitting exemptions for state projects and instead create a cooperative working group to address the intersection of state projects and county permitting needs. The revised measure would also include a blank appropriation for counties to fund personnel to expedite permitting for state projects only. Members clarified that any funded staff would be dedicated solely to state projects. The committee then took votes on the revised measure. The committees adopted the amended bill. The Government Operations Committee recommended the Senate draft one version, and members present voted yes, with Senator Awa excused. The measure was adopted with the revised approach and an effective date set for April 19, 2042.

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• like the CIP standards.
• So NERC has got its standards. If there are state standards developed, they should be consistent.
• So Newark has got its, its standards. 4255 If, if there are state standards developed, they should be
• , including a National Fire Protection Association standard, 855, which is the kind of gold standard
• This large load standard, large load interconnection standard, is going to apply a set of requirements

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held its first interim hearing on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, with a focus on Texas’s electric grid and the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act. The chair also highlighted Texas’s relatively low electricity prices and welcomed new committee members. ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission (PUC), and the Attorney General’s office were invited to explain how the state screens market participants and grid equipment for ties to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and how the agencies respond to noncompliance. ERCOT testified that it has implemented the requirements of three related Senate bills by requiring attestations on corporate affiliations and on critical grid equipment and services. ERCOT said it has processed thousands of attestations, used additional requests for information and third-party verification tools such as Dun & Bradstreet, and terminated nonresponsive market participants. ERCOT also said it has not seen a case requiring direct Attorney General involvement, but it does refer matters to the PUC when needed. The PUC said it can investigate suspected violations and impose penalties of up to $1 million per violation per day, and that most investigations into late or missing attestations have been resolved through compliance, market exit, or removal by ERCOT. The Attorney General’s office said its role is currently limited to audits and court involvement, and that it lacks broad independent investigatory authority under the act. Members pressed the panel on whether the current system is too reliant on self-reporting and whether it adequately addresses indirect foreign influence, especially through supply chains for batteries, inverters, transformers, and other equipment with routable connectivity. ERCOT acknowledged that the current attestation process has gaps and said it plans to refine definitions of critical grid equipment and grid services, improve information requests, and continue stakeholder rulemaking. The panel also discussed possible legislative changes, including tying prohibitions to the Department of Defense Section 1260H list and the Texas Prohibited Technologies list, clarifying warranty and service access, and expanding the statute to cover grid services more directly. Several senators raised concerns about cost, reliability, and the extent to which foreign-sourced components remain embedded in Texas infrastructure, while others suggested incentives for domestic manufacturing and stronger verification tools, including possible work with national labs such as Sandia.

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• Our design standards should help meet the concern of a lot of that.
• set reliability standards.
• like the CIP standards.
• So Newark has got its standards. If there are state standards developed, they should be consistent.
• And highest standards, including the National Fire Protection Association standard 855, which is the

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• So by leaving that standard in last year, ...in office.
• That's a criminal standard. I don't have the exact standard.
• So this is the constitutional standard of incompetence.
• It does not weaken standards. It does not eliminate accountability.
• They are held to extremely high standards.

Keywords: 996, all

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• It came about as a result of a resolution that asked us to study the legal standards for modification
• And so the lower standard of best interest of the child would be appropriate for modification.
• Namely, they have to meet the standard in Part A.
• They have to meet the standard in Part A.
• It also does not use the best-interest-of-the-child standard as a governing standard.

Summary: The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure met and reported a series of measures, many of them asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to study legal issues. HCR 31 was reported favorably to study the use of the term “foreign” as applied to juridical persons. HCR 61 was reported favorably after discussion about expropriation and carbon capture, with the author agreeing to broaden the study beyond carbon capture alone. HCR 96 was also reported favorably to study civil bench warrants and notice procedures in judgment debtor proceedings. The committee likewise advanced HCR 160, which asks the Law Institute to study property transfer issues and the public records doctrine in light of a recent case. Several bills dealing with court procedure and family law were heard and advanced. SB 68, a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances, was amended and reported favorably. SB 76, concerning modification of child custody judgments, was reported with amendments after testimony that it would codify existing standards and add a five-year rule for applying the lower best-interest standard. HB 1198, which prohibits arbitration of child custody and visitation disputes and limits recognition of foreign custody laws contrary to Louisiana public policy, was reported favorably. SB 66, which prioritizes testimony from medical experts in child custody and child-in-need-of-care cases, was also reported favorably after testimony from advocates and medical groups. The committee also advanced measures involving civil litigation and state legal procedures. HCR 38, urging Congress to reform FISA and the FISA court to protect privacy rights, was reported favorably. SCR 19, asking the Law Institute to study long-duration trusts and possible revisions to the Trust Code, was reported favorably. SB 336, allowing civil investigative demands in Medicaid fraud/False Claims Act investigations, was reported favorably after explanation that it would let the Attorney General gather information without filing suit first. SB 139, adjusting interest on personal injury and wrongful death claims against the state or political subdivisions, was reported favorably. Finally, SB 475, dealing with fees for service of process, was reported favorably. HB 668 was voluntarily deferred.

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• interact with veterans, requirements for interpreters for defendants in criminal proceedings, new standards
• We are fully committed to meeting TECO's training certification and accountability standards.
• Currently, there is no standard...
• It means the Commission on Jail Standards, who are tasked with creating standards for our jails, How
• Those two, the Graham standard, and I don't want to go too far down that road, but the standard police

Bills: SB693, SB781, SB836, SB860, SB906, SB993, SB1101, SB1321, SB1370, SB1537, SB1563, SB1610, SB1637

Keywords: notary public, notaries, acknowledgment, jurat, personal appearance, remote notarization, online notarization, e-notary, electronic notarization, fraud prevention, identity verification, real estate fraud, property transfer, state jail felony, Class A misdemeanor, secretary of state, continuing education, record retention, notarial act, Texas Government Code

Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills focused on victim protections, law enforcement tools, notary/deed fraud, sexually violent predators, veterans in jail, tribal policing authority, and peace officer records. Several bills were laid out, heard, and left pending because the committee lacked a quorum for final action on those items. Testimony was generally supportive on bills addressing interpreter appointments, fuel theft investigations, deed fraud, survivor privacy, veteran jailer training, tribal peace officer authority, and officer-record confidentiality, though some bills drew concerns about due process, scope, or drafting. Senate Bill 1537 would clean up criminal procedure language on appointing interpreters and align it with Government Code standards requiring licensed or certified interpreters; it received no public opposition and was left pending. Senate Bill 993 would let Comptroller Criminal Investigative Division officers directly seek warrants for mobile tracking devices in fuel-theft and tax-fraud investigations; it also drew support and was left pending. Senate Bill 693, as substituted, would create a criminal offense for notarizing documents without the signer personally appearing, with a higher penalty when real property is involved, and would add notary continuing education; a Dallas County prosecutor testified that notary fraud is a major driver of deed theft, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1610, as substituted, would address safety, registration, and criminal penalties at the Texas Civil Commitment Office for sexually violent predators, including assaults on staff and sex-offender registration issues; agency witnesses described increased assaults and operational problems, while a public witness urged waiting for Sunset review and raised due-process concerns. Senate Bill 836 would add privacy protections for sexual assault survivors by limiting livestreaming of trials, expanding pseudonym use, and protecting forensic exam and invasive-recording evidence; survivors and advocates strongly supported it, and defense lawyers said they had no opposition to the substitute. Senate Bill 1563 would require county jailer training on interacting with veterans, with testimony from the Texas Veterans Commission and veterans’ advocates emphasizing suicide risk, PTSD, and the need for better identification and support in jails; the bill was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 906, which would authorize the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribal police to be commissioned as Texas peace officers like two other federally recognized tribes in Texas; tribal leaders said the change would improve response times and coordination, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 781, as substituted, would standardize confidentiality rules for peace officer personnel and departmental files statewide, mirroring Chapter 143 civil-service practices; law enforcement witnesses supported it as a way to protect personal information and create uniform records practices, but several senators raised concerns that the bill could blur existing disclosure rules or bury misconduct complaints, and public testimony included an opposition witness describing a police shooting involving her brother.

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• This bill creates a uniform statewide financial assistance standard for Delaware hospitals and makes
• Just as important, the bill standardizes this process.
• State versus private long-term care facilities are held to a different standard of care.
• If a rescue is providing shelter to pets, they must meet the same standards of care.
• operational standards.

Bills: SB313, SB296

Keywords: Delaware Health Fund, healthcare access, preventive care, tobacco settlement, public health initiatives, grant program

Summary: The House Health and Human Development Committee met and considered a series of health, human services, and related bills. The committee heard and advanced House Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 13, which standardizes hospital charity care and financial assistance statewide, and Senate Bill 296 with Senate Amendment 1, which restructures the Delaware Health Fund grant process with a more formal, transparent competitive rubric. Both measures received supportive testimony from DHSS, the Delaware Healthcare Association, and the Delaware Nurses Association, and both were released by committee on roll-call votes. The committee also released Senate Bill 313 with Senate Amendment 1, which places a temporary moratorium on acquisitions of nonprofit acute care hospitals by for-profit entities and expands notice/review requirements for sales of hospital real estate; Senate Bill 340 with Senate Amendment 1, which requires long-term care facilities to carry specified liability insurance, with questions raised about the exemption for state-owned facilities; Senate Joint Resolution 20, which directs DHSS to study independent assessment tools for Medicaid home- and community-based services; and Senate Bill 341, which updates Delaware Health Information Network law and formally recognizes DIN as the state’s health data utility. Testimony on these bills was generally supportive, with some discussion on constitutional concerns, insurance coverage, and the rationale for the state exemption in SB 340. Later, the committee advanced Senate Bill 257, which requires new animal shelters to be licensed and inspected before operating and removes a prior exception for certain rescue organizations; and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 278 with House Amendment 1, which allows earlier pre-authorization for summer child care enrollment and lowers copays for half-day care. Public testimony on these measures came from animal welfare advocates, YMCA representatives, and other stakeholders, all largely in support. Each bill was released by committee, with several votes walked for absent members, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were addressed.

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• In reality, the duty-to-retreat standard is really the run-and-hope-for-the-best standard.
• Standard to remain in place.
• The duty to retreat standard has been around since 17th century England.
• And every argument I heard over there was discussing the old standard, the stand your ground standard
• Yes, the old standard, not written but judicially imposed, says you have a duty to retreat.