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• Can you talk about what the state of Arizona could do to support the small businesses, businesses that
• And so being able to provide that surround sound support of business tools... ...able to provide that
• surround sound support of business tools so that they can continue and become more efficient and do
• I've heard from people who are supportive of the Commerce Authority who have told me, Chairman, you're
• So legislative entity to me is crucial and important, and with the trade offices, in full support and

Bills: HB2754

Keywords: Arizona Commerce Authority, business development, economic growth, small business support, job creation, Board of Directors, e-verify, grant administration, 1182, all

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• I would appreciate member support.
• </c> supporting workforce participation. supporting workforce participation.
• Um I I don't think I can I can support<01:06:53.880><c> that.</c> support that. support that.
• </c> post-permanency supports. post-permanency supports.
• :34:52.080><c> eligibility</c> would also support expanding eligibility would also support expanding

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• That are food support programs.
• Child support formula that only looked at the income of the person who is to pay support.
• I urge you to support House File 470 to show your commitment to supporting young children and families
• Thank you for supporting HF 470, Advancing Childhood Education, and support. Thank you. Thank you.
• So we are asking for support Support of this bill.

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• </c> briefly uh the this proposal um supports briefly uh the this proposal um supports expanding<00:09
• support and generally is to pay support support and generally speaking<00:37:59.160><c> that</c><00:
• /c> speaking that support amount would be speaking that support amount would be 25%<00:38:01.200><c>
• </c> 25% of their net income child support 25% of their net income child support has<00:38:03.079><c>
• Thank you for supporting HF 470 and advancing childhood education and support. Thank you.

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• We are here to speak in favor of your support for HB162.
• Again, we very much support the bill. HB 2962 would help taxpayers.
• Okay, well, I'm Anne Bramlett, and I'm supporting these bills.
• This level of support would be helpful in achieving that.
• So please join me in supporting HB2892.

Bills: HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support

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• </c><00:25:15.039><c> to</c> and the on-farm advisory support to and the on-farm advisory support to
• </c> testify in support of the bill. testify in support of the bill.
• </c> and I'm here today to speak in support and I'm here today to speak in support of<00:29:28.080><c
• </c> side to support us. Thank you. side to support us. Thank you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; I'd ask for your support. &gt;&gt; I'd ask for your support.

Bills: HF3474, HF3475, HF3508

Keywords: agriculture, funding, research, agricultural institute, state appropriations, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment, relief initiative, farm support, 1183, house

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• </c> utilities can support the hospital tax. utilities can support the hospital tax.
• The University of Alabama system may do that.
• Now the University required to do this.
• I do want to say that the University of Alabama, this is not my idea.
• The University of Alabama's position is that this statutory change will provide the university autonomy

Bills: HB245, HB138, HB151, HB152, HB245, HB138, HB151, HB152

Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision, perinatal care, prenatal care, maternal health

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• </c> like to turn this over to uh supporters like to turn this over to uh supporters of<00:49:04.400>
• </c> meant to support. meant to support.
• </c><01:14:49.679><c> learning</c> learn in safe and supportive learning learn in safe and supportive
• ><c> by</c><01:36:24.320><c> brain</c> This approach is supported by brain This approach is supported
• </c> enrollment task force, which we support. enrollment task force, which we support.

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• Christy Gund in support. Noel Lindamman in support. Janet Thiar in support. Natasha Lum in support.
• Shane Aino in support. Cheryl Bellamy in support. Nancy Moser in support.
• </c> support. Lauren Ba Fouay in support. support. Lauren Ba Fouay in support.
• </c> in support. Shane Aino in support. in support. Shane Aino in support.
• </c> support. Barbara Service in support. support. Barbara Service in support.

Bills: SB2055, SB2152

Keywords: civil rights, helpline, investigator, data analysis, Aloha United Way, reporting, confidentiality, community support, mandatory retirement, Hawaii Constitution, judiciary, justices, judges, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard SB 2055, which would create a Civil Rights Commission helpline for reports of harms from federal deployments in Hawaii and require annual reporting and a public hearing. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported the concept but said the bill should be broadened to cover civil rights and human rights violations more generally, and recommended using existing 211/Aloha United Way infrastructure. Testimony was largely in support, with a few opponents. Members focused on whether the proposed line was really a 24-hour legal hotline or a reporting/referral mechanism, what jurisdiction the commission would have over federal employees, and the estimated costs. The committee chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including adopting HCRC recommendations and adding appropriations for Aloha United Way, database/website development, and staffing. The committee then heard SB 2152, a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for state judges and justices from 70 to 75. Judge Robert D.S. Kim, the Office of the Public Defender, Earthjustice, Community Alliance on Prisons, the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, United Public Workers, the League of Women Voters, ILWU Local 142, CARES, and others testified in support, arguing that experienced judges improve stability, reduce vacancies, and preserve institutional knowledge. Opponents or skeptical comments were limited, but one member questioned whether the measure was just a temporary fix rather than a broader solution to judicial succession and mentoring. Members also asked about existing retention and fitness safeguards, including Judicial Selection Commission retention hearings and the Commission on Judicial Conduct’s ability to investigate complaints about a judge’s physical or mental ability to serve. The discussion noted that the measure would still leave those processes in place. No final vote on SB 2152 was taken in the portion provided, but the committee appeared to be moving toward decision-making after questions concluded.

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• So we support this bill.
• So we support this bill.
• I urge you to support HS1 for House Bill 32.
• I like to support the legislation for age-gating I like to support the legislation for age-gating Kratom
• I'm asking you today to please support this bill.

Bills: HB305, HB395, HB341

Keywords: hemp, marijuana, THC regulations, cannabis products, adult-use industry, public health, youth protection, child support, reunification, Department of Services for Children, family court, liability

Summary: The committee met in late June with Senators Hansen, Buckson, Siegfried, Townsend, and Huxable present, and first approved the meeting minutes by voice vote. The opening bill, HB 341, would limit DFS from filing child support in foster care cases unless doing so would not hinder reunification; Children’s Department staff said the department has already decided to stop filing in all such cases, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $140,000 annually. Public testimony from the League of Women Voters supported the bill as a compassionate measure to help families reunite. The committee then heard HB 446/related anaphylaxis legislation for colleges and universities, which would allow institutions to stock and use intranasal epinephrine alongside auto-injectors and update training and reporting requirements. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America supported the measure, emphasizing the need for needle-free options and faster treatment of anaphylaxis. The committee also took up HS1 for HB 356 on PFAS, which would ban firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2028, require disclosure if PPE contains PFAS, and address recalls; DNREC and the fire service supported it, saying most departments have already transitioned away from PFAS foam. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 305, a diabetes wellness pilot program that would use continuous glucose monitoring, app-based care coordination, lab testing, and DHIN data analysis to shift care toward prevention and remission. Sponsor Senator Siegfried described the bill as a response to Delaware’s high diabetes costs and prevalence, and the Medical Society of Delaware supported it as a proactive model. The committee also discussed HB 395, which would regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products and synthetic cannabinoids by classifying products over a THC threshold as marijuana and creating penalties for unlicensed sales; the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner supported the bill, while hemp industry representatives and Senator Hoffner warned it could harm legitimate hemp retailers and access to hemp products. The final item, HS1 for HB 332, would ban sales and marketing of kratom products to those under 21 and direct the state to study testing and regulation of kratom and synthetic variants. Supporters, including the Delaware Healthcare Association and several recovery advocates, said age-gating is a reasonable first step and that synthetic products are the main concern; opponents and some senators argued the bill should go further and fully ban kratom or better distinguish synthetic products from natural leaf kratom. No formal roll-call votes were taken on the substantive bills during the transcript, and the meeting adjourned after public comment.

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• And so my concern, first of all, I support your bill and I support what you're trying to do.
• And so my concern, first of all, I support your bill and I support what you're trying to do.

Bills: HB591, HB766

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, cancer treatment, anti-cancer medications, health insurance, copayment, cost-sharing, health policy, 974, senate, all

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• My name is Clint Van Wolfen, and on behalf of the Arizona Sheriff's Office, I'm here in support of HB
• like search and rescue, emergency response, patrol support, and event control.
• We respectfully ask for your support in moving this bill forward. Thank you. Thank you, sir.
• Ask for your support. And if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them.
• This is just in support of our county sheriffs.

Bills: HB2170, HB2417, HB2418, HB2771, HB2772, HB4018, HCR2059

Keywords: procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology, security, speeding, speed limit, traffic enforcement, driver safety, speed inhibiting device, appropriation, law enforcement, task forces, funding, criminal justice, community supervision, rehabilitation, supervision fee, victim compensation

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• So I'd appreciate your support. Thank you very much.
• And I have the real joy of having two universities in our state university system that impact my district
• , which is one of 71 top universities in research in North America.
• And we want to continue to build all our universities.
• And by the way, their retention also rivals those of universities.

Bills: S0176, S0816

Keywords: campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear two bills and several confirmation appointments. Senate Bill 176, as amended, required public universities to maintain and publicize clear campus safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Senator Polsky said the bill was intended to close a gap in postsecondary safety guidance and mirror K-12 requirements. The committee adopted the amendment without objection, heard supportive comments about campus safety, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, which would codify the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to support research, prevention, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes; the bill drew supportive testimony from AARP and others and was also reported favorably. The committee then took up confirmations for multiple university and college boards of trustees. Nominees and appointees testified about their backgrounds and priorities, including FIU trustee Nestor Plana, UNF trustee Clarence Stephen Moore, UCF trustees Mark Philburn and Alan Flores, USF trustees Rick Piccolo and Nancy Watkins Hemingway, and Miami Dade College trustee Ismarie Monreal, among others. Their remarks emphasized student success, research growth, workforce development, financial stewardship, and institutional goals such as engineering, cybersecurity, health care, and preeminence. Several members asked about NCLEX nursing pass rates and university performance metrics, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety at UCF. After hearing the appointees and public comment, the committee voted to confirm the group of nominees in a block and reported the confirmations favorably. The meeting concluded without further business after a motion to adjourn.

Bills: SB746, SB1404, SB1536, SB1559, SB1838

Keywords: guardianship, guardian ad litem, incapacitated person, proposed ward, ward, probate, Estates Code, Texas probate, elder abuse, adult protective services, capacity restoration, guardian removal, annual account, annual report, estate guardian, person guardian, civil immunity, court-appointed representative, judiciary, civil jurisprudence

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• So, then we would be in full support.
• </c> facilitates that uh and so we support facilitates that uh and so we support that.<00:26:04.400><
• So fully<00:27:04.720><c> support.</c> fully support. fully support.
• So, we are very supportive of this.
• Um, we know a lot supportive of this.

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• </c> supported by an itemized statement. supported by an itemized statement.
• </c><00:25:54.000><c> using</c> a multi-tered system of support using a multi-tered system of support
• c> requires universal and dyslexia requires universal and dyslexia screeners<00:26:14.799><c> at</c><
• Tier one for all system of support.
• ><c> for</c> support more generalized support for support more generalized support for other<00:46:12.160

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• Also to share some DAs who's all in support.
• Just want to echo our strong support for this bill.
• Well, LDH can't support or not support the bill, but they've helped me promulgate things they need.
• Jeannie Donovan, New Orleans Health Department, present in support; Lewis Moran, present in support;
• And also, President's support do not wish to speak.

Bills: HB62, HB124, HB182, HB193, HB198, HB203, HB223, HB237, HB469, HB486, HB574, HB779, HB796, HB919, SCR2, SB4, SB36, SB38, SB109, SB152, SB168, SB195, SB216, SB221, SB236, SB404

Keywords: Louisiana Women's Policy, gender equality, policy research, commission membership, women's representation, Domestic Violence, judicial experience, legislation, criminal law, family law, HB182, sexual assault, rape kit, forensic examination, forensic medical exam, sexual assault survivor, sexual assault nurse examiner, SANE, emergency department, hospital staffing

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• </c> administrative and technical support administrative and technical support for.<00:01:59.040><c>
• She said they should be supporting more programs like this that support the next generation of farmers
• So how can we be supporting more programs like this that are supporting the next generation of farmers
• that are um supporting the like this that are um supporting the next<00:57:17.839><c> generation</c>
• </c> program has a lot of bipartisan support. program has a lot of bipartisan support.

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• </c> they support. they support.
• Educational support personnel, custodians, bus aides, paraeducators.
• support personnel, &gt;&gt; Educational support personnel, custodians,<00:58:58.640><c> bus</c><00:58
• Doing so will help get vital supports to schools who have been in need for several years.
• Doing so will help get vital supports to schools who have been in need for several years.

Bills: SF0059, SF0053

Keywords: language proficiency, literacy education, reading interventions, dyslexia support, Montessori methods, individualized reading plans, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• University of Monavalo, $2.9 million. University of North Alabama, $4.5 million.
• University of West chiropractic program. University of West Alabama,<00:24:24.080><c> $2,974,000.
• </c> discussions with the universities. discussions with the universities.
• whose</c> university, a public university whose university, a public university whose annual<00:41:36.560
• </c> with Falner University. with Falner University.

Bills: HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242, HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem