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• And while you're walking, I'll say this on Senator Orur and Senator Smitherman.
• And you walked up and representative Pringle's running. Go ahead, Senator.
• And I just saw a suit walk in, and I don't know if I can get away with... ...I don't know if I can get
• But I do want to say that since we've started this, I've seen veterans walk back from the edge, cancer

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• excitement when I'm giving a tour to industry partners: people are coming out of their houses and walking
• Walk us through what that looks like. What does working in that industry mean?
• And so walk us through what a career in that field looks like and what you did.
• So I would like to have you walk us through that, please, ma'am. Dr.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path. Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus. Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.

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• Wow, I set the trap and you walked right into it. Thank you. Oh, I was supposed to walk into it.
• So you can walk into Costco and see what all You can walk into Costco and see what all the prices are
• I'm going to walk through the outline that you asked us to talk about.
• That is what is at risk: the walk-in access to a health care professional, just being able to walk into
• We're losing access to be able to walk in and talk to a medical professional.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• patience if someone walks in. patience if someone walks in.
• into the first kindergarten walk into the first kindergarten classroom,<00:43:35.360> before<
• forward for well locations and stuff, I think are just a continuation of that slow walk.
• this<01:54:24.440> and the department slow-walking this and the department slow-walking this
• And so, I appreciate the fact that walk.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And this, I mean, it's very intuitive when you walk through what all is here.
• when you walk through what all is here. when you walk through what all is here.
• I'm just curious if you could walk me through how you determine that.
• I'm I'm just curious if you could walk I'm I'm just curious if you could walk me<00:23:13.600>
• In fact, we just have to have something there when somebody wants to finally walk away.

Bills: HF4072, HF3691, HF4613

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants, 1183, house

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• I'll walk you through the DE very quickly, Mr. Chair.
• People who walk by. People who walk by. Thank you so very much, Mr. Linder.
• People who walk transportation system. People who walk by. by. by.
• Um, thank you for walking through what the path of the committee is.
• Um thank you for walking Chair Cosnic.

Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576

Keywords: vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house

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• And so this is where HB 1523 HD1 says there won't be a violation if I start walking because I can, at
• this point in my life, reasonably walk across with the 24 seconds left.
• > my<00:57:10.640> life<00:57:10.960> reasonably<00:57:11.599> walk<00:57
• :11.839> across point in my life reasonably walk across point in my life reasonably walk across
• They can walk across the street them.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

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• Um, I'd like to take the walk through for the bill. I'll have Mr.
• <00:41:59.280> And uh a long walk for a short ride. And uh a long walk for a short ride.
• ><01:42:43.600> transportation be walking through the transportation be walking through the transportation
• I won't walk through all the revenues.
• <01:57:44.400> Um walk through all the revenues. Um walk through all the revenues.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <02:20:37.359> from typically 5, 10, 15 minutes walk from typically 5, 10, 15 minutes walk
• we went through when we did the walk we went through when we did the walk through<03:08:41.680><
• <03:09:16.720> away design builder just could walk away design builder just could walk away
• into some of your I also wanted to walk into some of your uh<03:31:06.720> fleets.
• I think which walks me back to the CMMS system.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And Miss Stangle will briefly walk through which articles came from where, because we've already walked
• And Miss Stangle will briefly walk through which articles came from where, because we've already walked
• I can walk through the amendment.
• I can walk through >> Uh yes, Madam Chair. I can walk through the<01:52:06.560> amendment.
• do committee members want to walk do committee members want to walk through<02:45:03.600> of<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative, can you walk me through how this will function with the changes that you're proposing
• If you have ever walked into a large retailer and you're checking out your items, I'm sure... ...force
• If you have ever walked into a large retailer and you're checking out your items, I'm sure you've seen

Bills: HB3239, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3832, HB3673, HB3783, HB3800, HB2956, HB3960, HB2471, HB3338

Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, elevator safety, inspections, Department of Labor, safety standards, regulatory compliance, funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer

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• And And it's tough, but I don't want anybody walking over us, and that's my biggest fear.
• cancellation fee being maybe added to the community benefit something to take away the incentive of just walking
• ultimately produce as policy is not an incentive and doesn't you know I want to disincentivize people walking

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• residents in those areas don't have easy access to a car or public transportation, forcing them to walk
• pedestrians from vehicle traffic, reducing the risk of collisions and providing a dedicated space for walking
• It also limits economic opportunity because without safe ways to walk, many Texans are cut off from jobs

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• residents in those. areas don't have easy access to a car or public transportation, forcing them to walk
• Reducing the risk of collisions and providing a dedicated space for walking.
• It also limits economic opportunity, because without safe ways to walk, many Texans are cut off from

Bills: HB769, HB2132, HB3383, HB3792, HB5431, HB5682, HB5677, HB5678, HB5680, HB5681, HB5683, HB5684, HB5685, HB5686, HB4078

Keywords: environmental regulation, sustainability, business compliance, state oversight, local control, pollution, renewable resources, grant program, neighborhood organization, pedestrian infrastructure, Texas Department of Housing, financial assistance, neighborhood organizations, grants, urban development, safety, public safety, housing development, low income housing, tax credits

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• Then I will walk through that. No? Okay. Then I will walk through that.
• Once we start this process, I kind of look at that and think along the lines of we are kind of walking

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2159, which concerns a study related to nuclear energy and waste. Members discussed a proposed amendment to clarify that the study would address above-ground storage of nuclear waste, not underground storage, reflecting concerns raised by constituents about earlier nuclear-related proposals. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 2159 a unanimous 13-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2245, described as a hunting-related bill, and recommended it do pass on a 13-0 vote after brief discussion with Game and Fish support noted. Senate Bill 2216, the duck stamp bill, was also advanced 13-0. Testimony on SB 2216 explained that it would help Game and Fish better track resident duck hunting participation and generate revenue for waterfowl habitat, PLOTS access, and possible federal matching funds. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2137, which addresses baiting rules and chronic wasting disease surveillance. An amendment was proposed to set a 50-gallon limit at a hunting location, require a 50-foot setback from property used for animal agriculture, and direct continued disease surveillance with a report due before December 31, 2028. After discussion about fence setbacks, livestock concerns, and the department’s authority to manage disease, the committee adopted the amendment by a 7-6 vote and then passed the bill as amended on an 8-4 vote. The committee also noted several remaining bills would be taken up the following week and adjourned, with no meeting the next day.

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• Chair, I was planning on addressing that as I walk through the spreadsheet. I can do that now.
• Let's have these guys walk through everything and then we'll adopt at the end.
• through Let's have these these guys walk through Let's have these guys<00:43:43.839> walk<00:
• So today I'll be walking committee.
• Um, uh, the DE includes multiple other components which I can walk through.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We've invited the Lottery Commission in at 10:00 on Monday morning to walk us through it and talk revenue
• through with uh, requests that we walked through with uh, Caitlyn<00:33:04.640> a<00:33:04.880
• So, if you go to page 20, you'll see the suggested changes that we walked through on Wednesday with the
• And I can walk us through it.
• walk through this<02:12:39.920> table.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first revisited HB 781, the cell phone bill, after previously retaining it. On reconsideration, members moved to OTP the bill, and it passed unanimously. The committee then moved into the budget tracking packet and adopted an amendment to HB 2 to add the same cell phone policy language, also unanimously, and separately reduced HB 1 by $1 million to match the policy change. Members noted the cell phone language had already been stripped of grant funding language in the House version and that the policy and funding pieces were being aligned across the budget bills. The committee then took up a Department of Education technical amendment to HB 2 on charter school grants, which made timing and administrative changes without altering grant amounts, and adopted it unanimously. Members also discussed but held other education-related items, including adequacy grants, pending broader decisions on overall education funding. Another HB 2 item concerning E-911/state police radio communications prompted a longer discussion about whether E-911 surcharge funds were being used for purposes that should instead be general-funded. After debate over whether to leave the current practice in place or split the funding 50/50 between E-911 and general funds, the committee adopted a joint HB 1/HB 2 change to shift the funding source to a 50/50 split and delete the HB 2 language authorizing the prior use; the motion passed 7-0. The committee also discussed but did not act on several lottery-related provisions, including the video lottery terminal amendment, the increase in maximum ticket price from $30 to $50, and related tax split changes, with members planning to hear from the Lottery Commission on Monday. The meeting ended with the committee beginning review of new amendments in the tracking packet, including a Department of Education request related to Public School Infrastructure Commission grant administration, but no action was taken on that item in the portion provided.

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• I'm still a little— I just want to walk through this.
• I can't just walk in and say I'm John Smith. I want an ID. I go to school here.
• I can't just walk in and say I'm John Smith. I want an ID. I go to school here.
• I can't just walk in and say I'm John Smith. I want an ID. I go to school here.
• I can't just walk in and say I'm John Smith. I want an ID. I go to school here.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You've walked through just pretty quickly.
• So can you walk through just briefly kind of how we got here with some of this? Yeah.
• If I walk outside and go over to the Library of Congress.
• As I walk into the chamber is the Ten Commandments.
• And he is a community organizer and activist in the Austin area. truly walks the walk of his faith and

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24, HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• Uh, the nonpartisan staff will be walking us through the agreement, followed by public testimony, and
• The goal is to walk through testifiers.
• The goal is to walk through this<00:09:31.680> and<00:09:31.920> then<00:09:32.080>
• Section three has the appropriations that Miss Beckle can walk you through and has some changes from
• He was walking executive who was new.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching