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• The policy recommendation is just Adding test strips to the original bill, test strips for fentanyl,
• Is there a test strip for salazine?
• There's no specific blood test that is diagnostic.
• There are blood tests that are indicators But they can also be indicators of other diseases.
• I'm not aware of anybody that does tests on that accurately. My wife had a an energy problem.

Bills: SB1983, SB444, SB1503, SB1561, SB592, SB1501, SB1946, SB1567, SB1833, SB2026, SB904, SB2178, SB1651, SB1558, SB1565, SB1553, SB1257, SB65, SB1749, SB1242, SB1642, SB640, SB667, SB1436, SB1484, SB1562, SB1794, SB1644, SB1533, SB933, SB1555

Keywords: SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention, private child-placing agency, Title 10A, Oklahoma

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• that align directly to our minimum standards and expected outcomes.
• Option two is pretreatment standards.
• Plants are not held to the same standards anymore.
• Every dump has different disposal standards and requirements.
• No standards for facility sanitation, waste, or disposal panelists. Page 4 1.

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• As a CPA in the state meets our standards, I believe there are someone here who can answer technical
• You can be licensed in one state and drive in another state without the need for additional tests or
• The contractor is already regulated and the inspectors who do the regular inspection tests.
• Obviously, you need to be able to pass a test to go build one of these skyscrapers down here.
• This is the first of two tests.

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• This was a big test for us and for all of us to make sure that this worked well, and I think they met
• the standard, and again, very proud of the team here and the work that they have done.
• This was a a<00:04:13.640> big<00:04:13.840> test<00:04:14.200> for<00:04:14.400
• for us and for all of us to a big test for us and for all of us to make<00:04:15.560> sure<00
• As law enforcement in Minnesota for years, we've kind of, you know, we're kind of that gold standard,

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Summary: The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security met on April 20, 2026, with a quorum present and adopted the January 13, 2026 minutes. The chair thanked the State Patrol, sergeants-at-arms, and capital security officers for their work during the session, and noted that the committee’s earlier recommendations were reflected in Governor’s Executive Order 2602, including weapon screening at the State Capitol. The chair also said the committee’s annual report included recommendations for bonding, policy, and budget changes, and expressed hope the legislature would act on them. Department of Public Safety and State Patrol officials reported that implementation of weapon screening had gone well overall and said they were continuing to gather feedback for improvements. Colonel Bogayevich said that since the start of session, 121,598 people had been screened at the Capitol’s entrances, 548 permits were verified, and 52 prohibited items were turned away. Examples of prohibited items included knives, a camping/marshmallow skewer, and a screwdriver; no firearms were found in the Capitol building. She also said the busiest day produced a wait of about 15 to 17 minutes, and that staffing was adjusted to handle larger groups such as school tours. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms reported that 49,277 people had come through Senate screening as of the previous Friday, including 196 concealed carry permits, and that 2,359 people had entered the West Gallery to observe Senate proceedings. He also said some Senate building access doors had been reduced to direct traffic and that an audit of key card access had begun. The House Deputy Chief Sergeant-at-Arms reported about 1,400 people had been screened for the House gallery, and noted that an NCSL visitor from Oregon would shadow House security staff to learn from Minnesota’s approach. Members from both bodies praised the professionalism of security staff and said the added trooper presence made members and the public feel safer. No members of the public signed up to testify, so the public comment period closed without testimony. The meeting adjourned after the chair reiterated that the goal of the security measures was to allow visitors, members, and public servants to participate safely.

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• Okay, so all this does is it doesn't lower the standards of care.
• Then you come to Texas, you sign up for a testing center, and take the jurisprudence test.
• You come here and take the test.
• My understanding is that it is taken here, at one of our testing centers, so yes.
• Hey, I've got one kid that has tested positive for the flu.

Bills: HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479, HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs

Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.

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• about speech for a second, time and again, people who excel in speech and debate do better on the standardized
• tests that we're all familiar with.
• Until they established standards. And I was not on the board anymore.
• So this would be even before, if there's identification and they're in need of testing to see if they
• They are in need of testing to see if they do qualify for an IEP.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related measures. CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, sponsored by Senator Brodeur, was amended with a delete-all and rewritten to create a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, designate Florida Speech and Debate Week, authorize a teacher endorsement and FLVS institute, direct statewide coursework and credentials, and require annual district reporting. Supporters, including parents, the Florida Debate Initiative, and school representatives, praised the bill’s funding and statewide expansion of debate opportunities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard and reported favorably SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, which aims to reduce administrative delays for initial certification and reinstatement while maintaining standards; an Orange County school administrator suggested adding language to allow educators to bank professional learning hours. SB 1646 on educational facilities was presented as revising the funding formula and priorities for school capital projects, with added attention to safety, maintenance, and planning, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 564 on student volunteers at polling locations was amended to clarify that pre-registered or registered high school students may volunteer at polling places and count the hours toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid; election officials and civic groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring was also reported favorably. It requires school districts to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia and dyscalculia, place identified students on support plans, and use evidence-based interventions, with the sponsor emphasizing early identification and intervention. The committee then recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education, and the meeting concluded after a birthday recognition and adjournment.

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• about speech for a second, time and again, people who excel in speech and debate do better on the standardized
• tests that we're all familiar with.
• Until they established standards. And I was not on the board anymore.
• So this would be even before, if there's identification and they're in need of testing to see if they
• They are in need of testing to see if they qualify for an IEP.

Bills: S0564, S1062, S1340, S1646, S1718

Keywords: student volunteers, polling locations, election administration, community service, Florida statutes, speech education, debate, high school, Florida Debate Initiative, civics, competitive teams, student participation, educational advancement, dyslexia, dyscalculia, education, screening, intervention, student support, educational facilities

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 met with a quorum present and heard several education-related bills. The committee first considered CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, which would create a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, designate Speech and Debate Week, authorize a teacher endorsement, require FLVS to establish an institute for speech and debate, direct development of related coursework and credentials, and require annual district reporting. Supporters, including a parent and representatives of the Florida Debate Initiative and school groups, emphasized the academic and civic benefits of debate and the need for funding for travel and training. The committee adopted a delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard and reported favorably SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, with testimony from an Orange County principal and others supporting a proposal to let educators bank professional learning hours, and SB 1646 on educational facilities, which revises how facility funding is calculated and prioritized, including safety and planning considerations. The committee then took up CS/SB 564 on student volunteers at polling locations. An amendment clarified that high school students who are registered or pre-registered to vote may volunteer at polling places and count the service toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid requirements. Testimony from a county supervisor of elections and civic groups supported the bill as a way to engage students in elections and expand volunteer opportunities, while clarifying it would not conflict with existing election funding rules. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring, which requires school districts to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia and dyscalculia, place identified students on support plans, and use evidence-based interventions, with State Board of Education rulemaking to implement the process. The sponsor and a supporting parent group stressed early identification and intervention. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education, and then adjourned.

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• I've spent much of my time working with LNG and LNG codes and standards.
• standards standards but<00:42:27.880> I'm<00:42:28.200> oldfashioned<00:42:29.200>
• that Minnesota's environmental standards that Minnesota's environmental standards must<00:43:05.800
• What's the standard of measurement, and where it is?
• that's a more consistent standard that's a more consistent standard because<01:31:51.520> obviously

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• And again, that the new standards in your bill also for the assistant living facilities and with the
• All these tests are happening within 90 days after discharge 90 days.
• A history of no blood clots or or paper or tested positive for factor 5 Leiden.
• Is there a a standard in Florida about what is a reasonable geographic area?
• The industry standard tends to be, however, it is one years prior compensation in order to buy out of

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• Just because you took a Xanax yesterday to relax after work, you're Testing positive the next day, even
• Just because you took a hydrocodone this weekend for knee pain, you're still testing positive today,
• cooperate at that point, I now have a greater penalty than if I refuse to give a breath or a blood test
• The breadth and lament of Of the standards for applying granted red flag are great concern.
• It expands upon what is already an arbitrary standard for a victim's age, a standard that will always

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• I, I think I might throw out just for consideration whether or not HHSC should create a standard MOU.
• There is a test or there's some questions that are asked of the individual.
• Uh, we provide free pregnancy tests, sonograms, life-affirming options, educational classes.
• Since we have joined TPCN, our standard has been raised.
• So the testing protocol is different and.

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• Senate Bill, 1514, seeks to enact a minimum standard for responding to anaphylactic reactions in public
• It's we would need to actually see test scores in assessments over just income. You agree?
• The art center, the same standards of transparency or accountability. There's 2 separate things.
• And eventually the standard of education that is accessible to all students just won't be.
• , then Minutes, 5,000 third-party test center relationships and over 200 countries.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I think the standard by doing this.
• traditional test of what gambling is. traditional test of what gambling is.
• <00:50:57.080> to wage ordinances or labor standards to wage ordinances or labor standards
• Standards Division. Standards Division.
• works in our division of labor standards works in our division of labor standards in<01:10:08.800

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• There's now a very simple blood test that reveals the pathology for Alzheimer's, and, as is mentioned
• And it could be, you know, maybe this blood test is cheaper to use than maybe a colonoscopy.
• Whether it's a good thing or not, every extra test, every extra coverage that we do is adding cost.
• It does not change scope of practice or clinical standards.
• Industry standard, we may receive, and we are not a fiduciary, are stock phrases.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so this is what they've set up as a standard to start with.
• We'd have to certify that emergency response plans are maintained and that they meet FEMA standards.
• And then as proponents actually come in, that's where the real testing of the system will occur.
• The test was seeing if the steam generated during the react...
• , Have presented current storage technologies as safe by contemporary standards.

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• Do you have equipment that tests the. Any radiation and mittens coming out of the trucks?
• , New Mexico is the second most irradiated state in the country during our testing.
• It extends through 1962 when they did the last above-ground test at Nevada.
• There are talks of starting up testing again.
• There are no safe ways to test nuclear devices, and we have an 80-year history of that.

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• So, it truly represents community standards, which is part of the Miller test, which is what the Supreme
• So, it truly represents community standards, which is part of the Miller test, which is what the Supreme
• So, it truly represents community standards, which is part of the Miller test, which is what the Supreme
• So, it truly represents community standards, which is part of the Miller test, which is what the Supreme
• honest D standard. honest D standard. >> Thank<01:14:43.679> you.

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• It's standard operating procedure in most...
• So under this bill, only new animal testing is impacted.
• Testing cosmetics on animals is inhumane and also unnecessary.
• There is strong public support to end cosmetic animal testing.
• So far, 12 states have banned animal testing.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, guest introductions, and approval of the journal before moving through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars. Early action included approval of several bills and resolutions, with amendments adopted on measures such as SB 1515, SB 1678, and SCR 1023. SCR 1023, which would change Independent Redistricting Commission membership and require a two-thirds vote for map approval, drew extended debate over nonpartisanship, geographic diversity, and population deviation; the amendment and the resolution both advanced on voice votes. The body also approved SB 1399, SB 1507, SB 1564, SB 1621, SB 1629, and SB 1811, generally after committee amendments and brief explanations from sponsors. The Senate then considered another calendar featuring SB 1365, SB 1416, and SCR 1049. SB 1365, relating to the Williams Citrus, Fruit, and Vegetable Trust Fund, was amended and advanced. SB 1416, dealing with missing and kidnapped children reporting requirements and the Seek and Find Alert system, was amended to shift training from biannual to every two years and to require documentation of media/social media disclosure decisions; the bill passed as amended. SCR 1049, a constitutional referral on capital punishment, would add a firing-squad option; supporters said it would provide another execution method amid drug shortages, while opponents objected to expanding the death penalty. It also passed as amended. On later calendars, the Senate approved SB 1134, SB 1489, SB 1725, SCR 1048, SB 1012, SB 1573, SB 1661, SB 1662, SB 1569, SB 1634, SB 1647, SCR 1005, SCR 1027, SB 1065, SB 1156, SB 1157, and SB 1213, with several amendments adopted. Topics included political signs, ballot-measure circulator disclosures, marijuana smoke as a nuisance, concealed weapons notice and appeal, paternity, probation conditions, voter registration and signature handling, foreign contributions, election dates, veterans’ hyperbaric therapy funding, border-related appropriations, and immigration enforcement notification. SB 1213 prompted notable debate over a Miranda amendment requiring law enforcement officers to visibly display identification and prohibiting facial coverings during duties, with supporters citing community safety and opponents arguing it would constrain enforcement; the transcript cuts off during that discussion.

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• Assembly Bill 2395 creates accountability measures and standards.
• , a pregnancy test, and subjected to forceful penetration of her genitalia by a male. a pregnancy test
• Respectfully ask for your aye vote. or addition of new state building code standards.
• Assembly Bill 2748 by Assembly Member Kirk Silva, relating to building standards.
• Wine should meet the same standard, and this is a California first bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened in session, established a quorum, offered a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a very large third-reading file while urging members to be at their desks for their bills. The day featured many support measures on housing, health care, public safety, local government, labor, education, and consumer protection, with repeated reminders that absent authors would have their bills skipped. Several bills were passed temporarily or retained on file, but the chamber spent most of the time taking up individual measures and voting on them. Among the bills discussed were measures on land surveying, nurse midwifery access, historic-district transit zoning, EV charging infrastructure, foreclosure equity protections, tribal inclusion in interstate cannabis commerce, outdoor advertising permitting delays, commercial building permit timelines, DUI penalties, farmworker disadvantaged-community designation, restaurant reservation bots, open-space tax exemptions, pop-up business permits, anti-hate training for officials, sideshows and street takeovers, utility rate transparency, CalWORKs eligibility, dynamic electricity rates, interior designer licensure, compost contamination, modular housing standards, small claims limits for businesses, Native American Day as a paid state holiday, rural maternity care funding, protective orders tied to defendant release, immigrant service provider privacy under Safe at Home, mentally disordered offender evaluations, compounded weight-loss drug regulation, plasma donation center rules, missing persons DNA database updates, AI chatbot safeguards for children, an official state apology to California Native peoples, foster youth housing navigation, CTE teacher credentialing, Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, CalFresh protections, public hospital physician employment authority, child care, and film tax credit changes for post-production work. Testimony was generally supportive from authors, who framed the bills as cleanup, modernization, consumer protection, or targeted equity measures. A few measures drew notable opposition or debate, especially AB 2624 on Safe at Home privacy protections for immigrant service providers, where opponents argued it could chill journalism and transparency while supporters said it was needed to protect people facing doxing and threats. AB 2208 and AB 2299 were presented as responses to federal HR 1 impacts on Medi-Cal and CalFresh, and AB 2023 on AI chatbots drew emotional support centered on child safety and a reported suicide case. The chamber also heard strong advocacy for Native American recognition bills, rural health access, and housing affordability. Most bills passed with little or no opposition, often unanimously. Recorded votes included AB 1933 (48-0), AB 1696 (49-0), AB 2415 (54-0), AB 1820 (50-0), AB 1957 (53-0), AB 2506 (60-0), AB 2024 (58-0), AB 2418 (61-0), AB 1578 (44-17), AB 1600 (46-9), AB 1661 (44-10), AB 1715 (46-7), AB 1755 (66-0), AB 1787 (43-5), AB 1796 (45-6), AB 1812 (47-1), AB 1815 (57-0), AB 1827 (59-0), AB 1841 (64-0), AB 1868 (61-0), AB 1882 (64-0), AB 1889 (69-0), AB 2624 (49-19), AB 1897 (57-1), AB 1990 (52-0), AB 2009 (65-0), AB 2018 (60-0), AB 2023 (58-8), AB 2115 (65-0), AB 2162 (60-0), AB 2206 (62-0), AB 2208 (42-17), AB 2237 (54-0), AB 2241 (62-0), AB 2246 (56-1), AB 2249 (51-0), AB 2299 (51-1), AB 2311 (65-0), and AB 2314 (68-0). The session ended with the Assembly still working through the file, including the opening of AB 2319 on film tax credits.

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• Standards as well.
• process that does include load testing and stress testing to make sure we can achieve the volumes at
• The Division of Apprenticeship Standards, also known as DAS, supports apprenticeship programs.
• Over time, the program has included more lax eligibility standards for these benefits.
• Yes, so Adele Burns, I'm the chief at the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.

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Summary: The subcommittee heard a series of labor and public employment budget items. The first issue focused on EDD Next modernization, where EDD described progress on online claims, call center upgrades, fraud prevention, language access, and the phased Integrated Claims Management System. The LAO urged closer legislative oversight as the project enters a more difficult phase, and members questioned the schedule, cost, change orders, fraud reduction, stress testing, and the reasons for re-phasing unemployment insurance behind disability and paid family leave. EDD said the overall project cost remains about $1.2 billion, that it has no major cost overruns, and that it has saved more than $20 million by moving some shared customer portal work into ICMS. The committee also received updates on SB 1090 implementation timing, SB 1058 demographic data confidentiality, and SB 590 outreach concerns. The committee then reviewed the California Workforce Development Board’s request to reduce staffing over five years as one-time grant workloads wind down, along with trailer bill language to streamline reporting requirements. Members questioned the large staffing reduction in light of the board’s grant administration role and asked about the High Road Construction Careers Program, AI-related workforce needs, and the impact on reentry programs. The administration and Finance said the positions were added for surge grant work and are being phased down as those grants close, while the LAO had no objection to the reporting streamlining proposal. A major portion of the hearing addressed the Department of Industrial Relations, especially the Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund trailer bill. DIR and the LAO said SIBTF applications, backlog, and liabilities have grown rapidly, with liabilities projected around $30 billion by 2030 if no changes are made. The administration’s reforms would tighten eligibility, apply the new standards to open cases, and use QME reports and contemporaneous evidence to document preexisting disabilities; DIR said this would reduce employer costs and help return the program to its original intent. Members raised concerns about fairness to pending claimants, the effect on workers with undocumented conditions, and the interaction with another bill moving through policy committees. The committee also discussed eliminating vacant DIR positions, adding Cal/OSHA Bureau of Investigation staff to handle fatality and serious injury cases, and making permanent the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board change that starts the 60-day reconsideration clock when a case is transmitted rather than when the petition is filed. Finally, DIR requested a larger apprenticeship training grant augmentation to raise annual grants from $3 million to $20 million, citing available fund balances and construction workforce needs.