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• Uh license.
• Only 30 fully licensed throughout the state out of the 411 fully licensed public adjusters that are licensed
• uh that are licensed here in Kentucky. uh that are licensed here in Kentucky.
• preferred provider option. preferred provider option.
• preferred provider option. preferred provider option.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:02 Discussion HB 144 00:00:58 Vote HB 144 00:02:40 Discussion HB 169 00:03:21 Vote HB 169 00:05:02 Discussion HB 568 00:05:56 Vote HB 568 00:28:27 Discussion HB 627 00:32:26 Vote HB 627 01:00:26, 958, all

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• But this is the license that gives people permission to do this right now with this type of license.
• In Maine, there is a similar license type to this tuna tournament license, not the license that is already
• license be uh available? license be uh available?
• This ensures the critical sale of licenses that we need to continue to provide the support and the successes
• that we need to continue to licenses that we need to continue to provide<04:11:30.160> the<04

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Section 2 provides detail on base funding changes.
• Section 3 provides an overview of DPS's federal funds.
• Uh, driver's license is a, is a big one and there's, there's a lot in there.
• One is driver's license, uh, and the other is, is border related.
• Um, let me kind of start with driver's license.

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• Why don't we provide this?
• Why don't we provide this?
• Why don't we provide this?
• Why don't we provide this?
• Why don't we provide this? Why don't we provide this?

Bills: SB57, SB155, HB39, HB77, HB104, SB57, SB155, HB39, HB77, HB104

Keywords: property, acknowledgment, conveyance, business entities, limited liability companies, state employees, payroll deduction, salary deduction, comptroller, membership association, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, deferred compensation, state payroll, employee benefits, association dues, withholding, Alabama Code 36-1-4.3

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• licenses from two years to three years. licenses from two years to three years.
• <00:53:13.119> Um what is known as license for license.
• Um what is known as license for license.
• A barber license is a barber license.
• for license is good as long as license for license is good as long as we<00:56:05.200> are<00

Keywords: Public Health - Room 216, 27 January, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3, a Medicaid and certificate-of-need measure described as a revised version of a bill vetoed by the governor the previous year. The bill would remove a prohibition on a psychiatric residential treatment facility in one county from Medicaid participation, add 20 beds for a Madison County facility, allow crossover status for a Harrison County hospital, require MC to obtain a certificate of need for facilities outside the original Jackson campus area, increase capital expenditure limits, and remove the provision the governor had objected to. Members discussed whether the bill was really a study item or a substantive new requirement, especially a provision tied to acute adult psychiatric units treating uninsured patients or paying a fee. The chair explained the policy concern as preventing “cherry-picking” of insured patients and shifting more uncompensated care to public facilities. The committee voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it, then voted to rise and report. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2453, a clarifying bill on window tinting/glazing exemptions. The sponsor explained that current law requires a physician’s affidavit for an exception, and the bill would clarify that licensed optometrists, along with physicians, may sign the affidavit for people whose eyes are sensitive to light. After brief questions, the committee again voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it. The chair said the two bills were being moved quickly to the docket room for processing and that the committee would reconvene immediately afterward. The final portion of the meeting was a hearing on Senate Bill 2566 involving the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The chair explained that the hearing was prompted by complaints from last session about inspectors being overly aggressive, fines for technical violations, and delays or problems with licensing. Board representatives said the newly appointed board had met for the first time, elected officers, and intended to focus on workforce development, easing burdens on the industry, and protecting public health and safety. They said the board had already restored prior passing scores for exams, adjusted work-permit timing to help students, reviewed contracts and staffing, and planned further meetings. Members and the chair discussed possible legislative changes, including mobile barber establishments, reducing fines, and extending license terms from two years to three years, with the chair asking the board to work with Senator Johnson on amendments before the deadline.

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• without a license.
• without a license.
• without a license.
• provide some check to it. provide some check to it.
• those who are driving without a license. those who are driving without a license.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 1957, relating to safe entryways, would create enforcement procedures in large cities to prevent personal property from blocking private doorways or entrances. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended moving the offense to the criminal code, adding clearer definitions to avoid vagueness, and including notice, inventory, storage, and property-disposition procedures to address constitutional concerns. No other testimony was offered and no questions were raised. HB 25003/HB 253, relating to fireworks, would expand civil asset forfeiture for certain fireworks offenses, revise the definition of aerial device, and clarify air-delivery offenses. The Attorney General supported the bill but suggested removing the 25-pound weight threshold to avoid unequal treatment of similar offenses. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity for evolving fireworks investigations and prosecutions. The committee took no action during testimony. HB 2137, relating to artificial intelligence, would prohibit certain harmful uses of realistic AI-generated digital imitations, require disclosures, and create civil remedies and fines. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the bill, while the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women opposed it on First Amendment grounds. The Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, and SAG-AFTRA also opposed the bill but said they preferred a different framework, the federal “No Fakes” model, and were willing to work with the committee on amendments. The Attorney General had suggested constitutional amendments, which the chair said would be considered later. The committee also heard HB 2198 on prediction markets, with the Honolulu prosecutor strongly supporting inclusion of prediction markets in the gambling definition because of concerns about speculative betting on events and national security-related outcomes. HB 1511 on consumer protection drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and the Insurance Division, with OCP proposing clearer disclosure for license and registration renewal solicitations. HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution received supportive comments from the Real Estate Commission and CI. HB 1642 on crypto kiosks drew strong support from OCP and AARP Hawaii for a ban on kiosks accepting U.S. currency, but opposition from Hill Ventures, which argued for regulation and guardrails instead of a ban. HB 1753 on social media account deletion received supportive comments from DCCA on clarifying deletion of unique identifiers and inferences. HB 1654 on anonymous complaints against public employees drew strong opposition from the Attorney General over implementation and due process concerns, while the Government Employees Association supported it as a way to screen baseless complaints; the committee then moved on to HB 1659 on collective bargaining, with testimony beginning as the transcript ended.

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• buying a fishing license.
• buying a fishing license both of those buying a fishing license both of these<00:02:24.480> bills
• And just a little plug: the first day of fishing license, when we can get our new fishing license for
• And just a little plug: the first day of fishing license, when we can get our new fishing license for
• <00:14:41.680> and do we collect money through licenses and do we collect money through licenses

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form

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• Mike Jimnetsky, contractor, State License Board.
• Physicians who are licensed in other states have experienced long delays in receiving a license.
• Physicians who are licensed in other states have experienced long delays in receiving a license to practice
• With me to provide testimony today is Dr.
• It merely permits the AG, working with the CSLB, to obtain licensing remedies such as license discipline

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with most measures drawing support from industry, professional, local government, and advocacy witnesses, and several receiving committee amendments before moving forward. AB 8 on hemp and cannabis drew the most extensive debate: supporters said it would close loopholes around intoxicating hemp products, strengthen enforcement, and bring THC products into the regulated cannabis supply chain; opponents, including small cannabis farmers and environmental groups, warned it could undermine Proposition 64’s closed-loop system, harm California cultivators, and reduce tax revenues for youth, environmental, and law enforcement programs. The author said the bill was intended to protect consumers and children and to work further with stakeholders. AB 476 on copper theft was presented as a public safety and infrastructure bill to tighten reporting, documentation, and penalties for scrap metal theft; supporters from cities, utilities, broadband, and recycling-related groups described major losses and outages from copper theft, and the remaining opposition moved to neutral after amendments, with the bill advancing with committee support. The committee also heard AB 985, which would allow nationally certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice under direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to address anesthesia workforce shortages. Supporters, including the California Society of Anesthesiologists, medical groups, students, and patients, said it would expand access and bring California in line with other states; nurse anesthesiology groups expressed concerns and sought further clarification, but there was no formal opposition at the hearing. AB 506, aimed at online pet sales, would void contracts that fail to disclose an animal’s origin or veterinary records or that require non-refundable deposits; animal welfare groups said it would curb puppy mill pipelines and deceptive online sales, and there was no opposition. AB 876, on certified registered nurse anesthetists, generated the sharpest health care policy dispute: supporters said it would codify existing practice and clarify CRNA duties, while physicians and medical associations argued it would expand scope too far and reduce patient safety. After a roll call, AB 876 passed the committee 9-0, as amended, to Appropriations. Other bills advanced with broad support after amendments. AB 432, the Menopause Equity Act, would require continuing medical education on menopause-related care for certain physicians; the author and medical experts said the bill addresses widespread gaps in menopause treatment and research, while CMA and ACOG opposed the mandate as an inappropriate CME requirement, though they agreed the underlying problem is real. The bill passed on call, as amended, to Health. AB 759 would allow eligible architectural candidates to use the title “architect in training” to encourage completion of licensure and improve diversity in the profession; it passed unanimously, as amended, to Appropriations. AB 967 would create an optional expedited licensure fee for out-of-state physicians to reduce delays in bringing doctors into California’s workforce; supporters said it would help address shortages and improve patient access, and the bill was presented with support from medical stakeholders.

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• Primarily focusing on the incumbent medical cannabis providers under a what would be a new license, which
• uh under a what would be a uh providers uh under a what would be a new<00:09:04.560> license,
• > license.
• Tobol, aren't there more licenses Tobol, aren't there more licenses coming?
• Streamlines the event licensing<01:01:44.640> model. licensing model. licensing model.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's sort of a medium place where we've created a license type or a different license type and provided
• <01:06:09.520> clarity license type and provided more clarity license type and provided more
• to what and who needs to be licensed to what and who needs to be licensed under<01:06:12.720>
• or the service they provided.
• milk marketing license. Thank you. Okay. milk marketing license. Thank you. Okay.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It deals with the licensing requirements for licensed social work associates.
• 55.520> so could these positions to be licensed so could these positions to be licensed so they
• <00:07:16.120> work<00:07:16.800> those licensed as an license social work those licensed
• So you can have a compact license with standards, but you don't have to get a compact license.
• That's what licensing clerks do.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard House Bill 2712, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). Members expressed concern that the exam requirement was only added in 2021 and has not been in place long enough to evaluate, but they also questioned whether licensure should be granted without a meaningful measure of competency. Testimony was split: supporters argued the exam is a barrier for applicants without formal social work education, while opponents said licensure should still require some standard of competency, especially because the title carries public expectations and insurance reimbursement implications. Karina Bonia, speaking for NASW New Hampshire, said there is very limited data because only one person in New Hampshire currently holds an LSWA. She explained that LSWA applicants may have degrees outside social work, unlike licensed social workers, and that the current exam is the same national social work exam used for higher levels of licensure. She argued that this creates a significant barrier for LSWA applicants and noted that LSWA holders are already required to complete 30 hours of training and substantial supervised hours. Members asked for data on pass/fail rates and whether a different exam or practical skills test would be more appropriate. Committee members and OPLC representatives discussed whether the current statute and board rules already provide enough authority for the board to set other criteria, and whether the exam requirement is tied to the social work compact. OPLC indicated that the current rule requires passage of a national proctored exam approved by the board, but that no national exam exists specifically for this level, and that the board may need legislative authority to develop different criteria. The discussion ended with interest in obtaining the existing rule language and possibly revisiting the issue through amendment or future legislation rather than immediately removing the exam requirement.

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• Section 1 provides that applicants, license holders, certification holders, and controlling individuals
• My name is Cindy Cunningham, and I'm a licensed family child care provider for 30 years of experience
• My name is Cindy Cunningham, and I'm a licensed family child care provider for 30 years of experience
• Providers who are doing right by kids should spend less time on licensing.
• Licensers should be able to licensing.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are seeing the conditional license be used to paint a very broad brush, punishing providers with a
• It requires DHS to issue a warning before placing a provider on a conditional license, allowing them
• A conditional license can be devastating for small providers, not because they refuse to comply, but
• Many providers rely on referrals from case managers, and a conditional license can immediately damage
• licensers and ensures that all providers licensers and ensures that all providers are<00:47:27.559

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Members, House Bill 508 by Representative McCormick provides an exception to hunting license requirements
• Members, House Bill 508 by Representative McCormick provides an exception to hunting license requirements
• Provides an exception to hunting license requirements for the taking of outlaw quadrupeds on a person's
• They either have a lifetime license or they get their license annually. I don't know.
• They either have a lifetime license or they get their license annually.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• Members, House Bill 508 by Representative McCormick provides an exception to hunting license requirements
• Provides an exception to hunting license requirements for the taking of outlaw quadrupeds on a person's
• They either have a lifetime license or they get their license annually. I don't know.
• Cole Garrett: They either have a lifetime license or they get their license annually.
• they allow hunting license, no hunting license on your own property, but I can't.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1209, which would pause new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals after December 31, 2026, while allowing existing agreements to continue and renew through 2036. The author said the bill is intended to force a broader, data-driven review of Louisiana’s surface water management and to improve funding for aquatic plant control, especially giant salvinia. An amendment was adopted to broaden the description of how the aquatic plant control fund may be used and to require annual reporting on agreements, withdrawals, revenues, deposits, spending, and non-monetary consideration. Department officials said the current program is voluntary, underfunded for monitoring, and that the bill could create a gap for new users if no replacement mechanism is enacted. The bill was reported favorable as amended after testimony from supporters including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and opposition concerns from industry representatives were noted but not formally presented. House Bill 599 was then heard, which would prohibit the sale of Louisiana running surface water outside the state. The author argued that out-of-state sales, especially involving Toledo Bend and Texas, would be short-sighted and could harm Louisiana’s long-term water interests. Supporters said Louisiana lacks a water budget and should preserve water for in-state needs, while the Department of Conservation and Energy noted that the state currently has no mandatory process for such agreements and that the bill would not affect Sabine River Authority authority. The committee reported the bill favorable. Finally, House Bill 1206, dealing with permitting and reporting of water usage at data centers, was discussed. The substitute bill and amendment would give the department authority to monitor and regulate groundwater and surface water withdrawals, require public hearings, and improve transparency through reporting and a universal project identifier. The author and supporters said the bill was prompted by concerns in communities affected by large data center projects and the lack of public hearings on water use. Department officials agreed that more comprehensive data and a clearer framework are needed, but the author voluntarily deferred the bill to continue working with the department on a broader measure for next session. The committee also heard House Bill 1171 on allowing airboats in the Mar-Paw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, but after extensive debate over noise, habitat impacts, and existing restrictions, the discussion was ongoing in the portion provided and no final action on that bill was shown.

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• a license to teach through alternative assessment methods.
• license to teach, or hold a substitute teaching license or endorsement.
• Is there a difference in the initial license requirements than what is already there?
• I think that's a better question for that. ...provide backup right now.
• Thank you, Chair, to testify, excuse me, to provide public comment.

Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400

Keywords: military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety

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• Massage therapists are already licensed there, so licensing did not affect it.
• requiring practitioner license. requiring practitioner license.
• provider regulation.
• I got to here, uh... care provider regulation. care provider regulation.
• It also requires a licensed practitioner to refer clients to licensed health care providers if that medical

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Licensed occupations make up 25% of the workforce.
• They would still have to pay the license fee.
• Or you have to have a license. Yeah, having a license in the state. Okay. Any other questions?
• Missouri-licensed SLP.
• Missouri-licensed SLP.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But they all are licensed health care providers. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• health care providers, and protects both students... ...ensures that medical decisions remain with licensed
• health care providers, and protects both students. ensures that medical decisions remain with licensed
• As a licensed provider and a woman of strong faith, I operate.
• As a licensed provider and a woman of strong faith, very strong in my faith, I operate under strict safety

Summary: The committee first heard SB 206, which would require cardiovascular pre-screening and blood pressure testing for student athletes beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Chairman Miller said the bill was prompted by concerns about undiagnosed hypertension and sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, and Coach Marcus Scott testified about his own kidney transplant after years of untreated high blood pressure. Members asked about who would perform the screenings and how follow-up would work; the American Heart Association said existing athletic physical processes and referral networks could handle it. An amendment was adopted, and the committee reported SB 206 favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 305, which would require a publicly available statewide career-alignment dashboard showing how degree programs connect to workforce outcomes, including completion, employment, wages, and high-demand jobs. Chairman Edmonds and student task force member Cruz Cassard said the goal was to help students understand job opportunities in Louisiana and reduce the number leaving the state after graduation. Workforce and higher education stakeholders supported the measure as a transparency and workforce-planning tool. The committee reported SB 305 favorably. Next, the committee considered HB 624, a school safety cleanup bill updating references from crisis management plans to emergency operations plans and aligning school emergency language with national standards. Representative Johnson and the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools said the bill would not create new mandates or costs, but would clarify existing requirements. The committee reported HB 624 favorably. The committee then heard HB 1022, as substituted, concerning school-based health care services. Representative Jackson said the bill was intended to clarify that medical decisions in school-based health centers should be made by licensed health professionals, not school staff, while preserving parental consent. Testimony from school-based health center providers supported the bill, but several members raised concerns about consent, parental authority, and whether the language shifted too much responsibility away from schools; the Charter School Association suggested adding more collaborative language. After discussion, the committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 1022 favorably by a 10-4 vote.

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• So in that was consumable and provide some context as well.
• by a separate operating license.
• Her 52 includes a combined construction and operating license.
• of that license being extended?
• It's taken a very very good job with licensing reactors.