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• We moved all of the female offenders from pre-trial and sentenced misdemeanants from OCCC to the women's
• We moved all of the female offenders from pre-trial and sentenced misdemeanants from OCCC to the women's
• We moved all of the female offenders from pre-trial and sentenced misdemeanants from OCCC to the women's
• We moved all of the female offenders from pre-trial and sentenced misdemeanants from OCCC to the women's
• Yeah, and it does give a breakdown for male, female, by facility, all the categories listed. different

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I’m not sure what a firefighter responding might want to know that they don’t know.
• I'm not sure what a firefighter responding might want to know that they don't know.
• wouldn't Or argue one way or the other whether a needs assessment is or wouldn't be beneficial for firefighter
• I take your point that a firefighter, while I think essential for all communities, Well, I think essential
• So, for example, a firefighter will need much less clinical jargon compared to an EMT or a nurse.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Working Group on Education and Training of the Special Commission on Xylazine held its first meeting to begin developing findings and recommendations on education and training for first responders, the medical community, the substance use treatment community, and people who use drugs. Members discussed the need for baseline information on what xylazine is, its clinical effects and harms, signs of exposure or poisoning, wound care, and immediate response steps, while also noting that training should be tailored by audience, geography, and role. Several members emphasized that the training should be practical and action-oriented, helping people recognize xylazine exposure and know what to do next, including whether naloxone is relevant and how to reduce risk and mitigate harm. A major theme was whether the group should recommend a needs assessment or survey to identify what different audiences already know and what they still need to learn. Members suggested that BSAS, DPH, local public health departments, licensing boards, and other stakeholders could help gather this information, and that existing resources such as DPH materials, MADS data, Brandeis materials, and trainings already being funded at BMC should be reviewed. The group also discussed the importance of using plain language for non-clinical audiences while still including clinical detail for providers, and of distinguishing between clinical and non-clinical training tracks. The working group agreed to divide into subgroups: Senator Keenan will focus on first responders, Dr. Simon on the medical community, and Millie Batiya on the substance use treatment community, while Chair Domb will focus on people who use drugs. Staff will send meeting notes, an early draft PowerPoint framework, and a shared Google Drive folder for materials. Members were asked to gather sources and ideas by November 25 ahead of the December 11 public meeting. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, a second, and unanimous thanks to staff and participants.

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• I'm a captain with the Idaho Falls Fire Department, and I also help represent the Idaho Falls Firefighters
• It costs a lot for cities and municipalities to train their firefighters and to retain their firefighters
• We've lost firefighters to other states that provide higher benefits packages and higher wage packages
• And typically law enforcement and firefighter population have better claims experience than the general

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• House Bill 331 is to ensure that firefighters, peace officers, and emergency medical technicians who
• I am representing the Texas State Association of Firefighters, as well as the Frisco Firefighters Association
• A firefighter that worked a 48-hour shift had a heart attack about two hours after duty.

Bills: SB1331 , SB1375 , SB1443 , SB1578 , SB2251 , SB2519 , SB2553 , SB2655 , SB2764 , SB2907 , SB3030 , SB3033 , SB3035 , SB3036 , SB3037 , SB3043 , SB3047 , SB3050 , SB3051 , SB3056 , SB3057 , SB3063 , HB9 , HB467 , HB331 , HB1244 , HB1399 , HB2559 , HB2730 , HB3307 , HJR1 , HJR99 , SB3048 , SB3052 , SB3053 , SJR78 , HB1327 , HB2723 , HB9 , HJR1

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: civil service, firefighters, police officers, municipalities, local government, repeal, voter petition, health care, provider participation, continuation programs, population-based regulation, health care provider participation, Medicaid, hospital funding, voluntary compliance, mandatory payments, public health, healthcare program, county participation, nonpublic hospitals

Bills: HB9 , HJR1 , SB1331 , SB1375 , SB1443 , SB1578 , SB2251 , SB2519 , SB2553 , SB2655 , SB2764 , SB2907 , SB3030 , SB3033 , SB3035 , SB3036 , SB3037 , SB3043 , SB3047 , SB3050 , SB3051 , SB3056 , SB3057 , SB3063 , HB9 , HB467 , HB331 , HB1244 , HB1399 , HB2559 , HB2730 , HB3307 , HJR1 , HJR99 , SB3048 , SB3052 , SB3053 , SJR78 , HB1327 , HB2723

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: HB 9, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, truth in taxation, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, sales tax revenue, tax rate calculation, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, unused increment rate, disaster relief rate, taxing unit

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• Bronson serves as a fire medical specialist and firefighter for Hawaii County Fire Department.
• Bronson Kobayashi serves as a fire medical specialist and firefighter for Hawaii County Fire Department
• a Senate leadership meeting immediately after session in room 409. fire medical specialist and firefighter
• fire medical specialist and firefighter for<00:07:35.600><c> Hawaii</c><00:07:35.920><c> County</c><

Bills: SB2876 , SB3253 , SB2125 , SB2781 , HB549 , HB1768 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB1515 , SB2835 , HB2282 , SB3083 , SB2031 , SB2519 , SB2667 , SB2140 , SB2544 , SB2069 , SB2697 , SB874 , SB2043 , SB888 , SB2721 , HB2152 , HB1334 , HB2385 , HB1643 , HB2314 , HB1688 , HB1692 , SB2568 , SB2983 , SB2108 , SB3136 , HB1959 , SB3156 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1824 , HB2137 , HB1810 , HB2279 , HB2309 , HB1548 , HB2078 , HB2293 , SB3262 , SB2169 , SB2607 , SB2964 , SB3255 , HB2576 , HB1481 , HB1864 , HB1550 , SB2818 , SB3067 , SB2061 , HB1728 , HB1881 , HB2361 , HB2395 , HB1823 , SB2050 , SB2397 , SB2175 , SB2852 , SB847 , SB3001

Keywords: natural hair braiding, hair braiding, braids, braider, braiding license, cosmetology, barbering, barber board, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, registration, licensure exemption, sanitation training, health and safety, hair extensions, cornrows, twists, locks, protective hairstyles, beauty industry, occupational licensing

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• However, there is currently no dedicated system to consistently identify operational needs from firefighters
• And that's two new programs: the innovation outreach and coordination program, which works with firefighters
• And that's two new programs: the innovation outreach and coordination program, which works with firefighters
• The Fire Innovation Unit will be a force multiplier that helps firefighters do their jobs more effectively

Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard five wildfire- and emergency-related bills. SB 1270 by Senator Richardson would expand the California Wildfire Mitigation Program to more counties based on wildfire risk and social vulnerability, with the author and county representatives saying the program should better target home-hardening assistance where need is greatest. SB 1079 by Senator Stern would create a Fire Innovation Unit within Cal Fire to identify operational needs, test new wildfire technologies, and speed deployment of successful tools; it drew broad support from fire, environmental, local government, and industry groups. SB 1020 by Senator Niello would require annual reporting on open states of emergency, including spending and lessons learned, to increase legislative oversight without limiting the governor’s emergency powers. SB 894 by Senator Allen would establish a wildfire resilience loan program modeled on the state’s Go Green financing platform to help homeowners afford wildfire hardening and defensible-space improvements; supporters included the State Treasurer’s office, counties, fire-safety groups, local governments, and credit unions. There was no opposition testimony on any of the bills. Committee members generally expressed support, with comments emphasizing wildfire risk, the need for home hardening, innovation, and accountability in emergency powers. Senator Rubio asked to be a coauthor on SB 894, and the chair noted the bill’s importance for making mitigation more affordable at scale. All five measures were approved by the committee on motions for “do pass as amended to appropriations,” with roll calls taken over several quorum interruptions. The bills were advanced out of committee, and the hearing was adjourned.

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• Doug Subers, on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters, in support.
• Doug Subers, on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters, in support.
• Doug Subers, on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters, in support.
• Madam Chair and members, Doug Subers, on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters, in support

Committee: House Public Employment and Retirement

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As you all know in the firefighting and...
• As you all know, in the firefighting and paramedic world, there are different certifications.
• One is for being a firefighter, the other is for being a paramedic.

Bills: SB208 , SB216 , HB187

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: Montgomery, retirement system, employees, constitutional amendment, city council, retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312

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• Uh, we are adding active or retired police officers, full-time firefighters and volunteer firefighters
• Another, it was a firefighter in that case, um, talking about how he was suicidal.
• Another, it was a firefighter in that case, um, talking about how he was suicidal, um, and because of
• Another, it was a firefighter in that case, um, talking about how he was suicidal, um, and because of
• Another, it was a firefighter in that case, um, talking about how he was suicidal, um, and because of

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• firefighter firefighter driver<00:11:51.360><c> unless</c><00:11:51.680><c> it's</c><00:11:52.040><c
• The other person can be that firefighter driver.
• </c><00:26:15.840><c> in</c> flexibility of putting a firefighter in flexibility of putting a firefighter
• </c><00:26:22.000><c> are</c> said most of our firefighters are said most of our firefighters are CPR
• </c><00:45:08.520><c> staffed</c> um uh professional firefighters staffed um uh professional firefighters

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• When I talk to police departments and talk to police officers and firefighters, they know about it.
• school, you earn your Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2, and then you'd be certified as a full-time career
• firefighter in the state of New Hampshire.
• I had another question after finding out how, so 200 hours for the firefighter one, okay?
• </c> reduce the budget for the firefighters reduce the budget for the firefighters and<01:17:38.159><

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> 2,000 active and retired firefighters 2,000 active and retired firefighters here<01:21:05.760><c
• They must have firefighter one and firefighter two curriculum.
• They must have firefighter one and firefighter two curriculum.
• They must have firefighter one and firefighter two curriculum.
• </c><01:36:43.679><c> the</c> professional firefighters the professional firefighters the association

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• These rules will help us inventory where firefighting foams are in the state of New Mexico that have
• And then are you involved with firefighting with respect to the military?
• But I think we have to again focus on firefighters' firefighting foams.
• Maybe that's the question: How do you know for sure that it was linked to the firefighting foams?
• Again, the four chemicals were predominantly used in firefighting foams over the years.

Committee: House Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I believe at that time I was the only female COG director.
• Speaker, I believe at that time I was the only female cog director.
• It's such a high honor, but Michaela is the first female Eagle Scout of Scout Troop 228, the 31st Eagle
• Scout in the troop's 89-year history, the first Eagle Scout in Eddy County, and the third female Eagle
• Scout in the... ...third female Eagle Scout in Eddy County and the third female Eagle Scout in the Conquistador

Bills: HB111 , HB61 , HB43 , HB156 , HB70 , SB3 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HB247 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• And only intended to include the Harbor Police of the City of New Orleans and the firefighters in the
• It's just permissive legislation to allow, I'm sorry, Chad, Major Professional Firefighters.
• It's just permissive legislation to allow, I'm sorry, Chad, Major Professional Firefighters.
• out, and this is just firefighters, right?
• , Jason Turner, professional firefighters, Corey Sharp, professional firefighters, Terry Castile, firefighters

Committee: House Appropriations

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on April 27 and first took up House Bill 175 and its companion House Bill 165, both dealing with lottery proceeds for veterans. HB 175 was amended to create a Veterans Service Grant Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs and direct $500,000 annually from Louisiana Lottery net proceeds into a Veterans Service Grant Fund, with unused money returned to the lottery proceeds fund that supports the MFP. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, The Boot Louisiana, LDVA Secretary Charlton McGinley, and Bastion Veterans Organization, argued the grants would help veteran services, workforce placement, mental health, housing, entrepreneurship, and retention of veterans in Louisiana. Members raised concerns about drawing from lottery proceeds that traditionally support education, but the committee adopted amendments and reported HB 175 favorably as amended. HB 165, the constitutional amendment companion, was also amended for technical and ballot-language changes and then reported favorably as amended for voter consideration. The committee then considered House Bill 457, which would authorize the Louisiana Department of Health and the State Fire Marshal to set minimum housing standards for homeless shelters, group homes, and halfway homes. The sponsor said the bill responded to a state auditor recommendation and to unsafe conditions in some facilities; he also explained an amendment changing the Fire Marshal’s duties from mandatory to permissive to reduce fiscal impact and allow agencies flexibility. Some members questioned whether local standards already existed and how enforcement and funding would work, while others supported the need for statewide minimum standards for human housing. The committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 457 favorably as amended. House Bill 488, by Representative Brough, sought to create a Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund using recurring severance tax revenues from Plaquemines Parish to help buy out the Belle Chasse toll bridge and end what the sponsor described as excessive tolls and fees. He and several local witnesses, including business owners, a YMCA representative, and a parish council member, testified that the tolling arrangement had harmed access, businesses, and quality of life. The committee adopted a technical amendment clarifying the revenue source and then reported HB 488 favorably as amended. House Bill 566, which would prohibit state funds from supporting net-zero greenhouse gas initiatives tied to the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan, drew significant debate over whether it would interfere with agency funding and economic development efforts; the sponsor argued the plan lacked legislative approval and should be repudiated, while members urged caution and suggested hearing from affected agencies. The sponsor agreed to consider deferring the bill, and the committee did not advance it at that time. House Bill 603, a constitutional amendment authorizing investment of state funds in digital assets and precious metals, was discussed as a way to hedge inflation and preserve value; members asked about limits and safeguards, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then began hearing House Bill 763, a transparency measure creating a public database for settlement agreements involving state agencies.

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• Constitution, recommending legislation relative to providing injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter
• Constitution, recommending legislation relative to providing injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter
• Constitution, recommending legislation relative to providing injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter

Keywords: 1212, all

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• They're surrounded by eight paramedics, firefighters, and police officers asking them, would you take
• They're surrounded by eight paramedics, firefighters, police officers, asking them, would you take?
• Well, obviously too much. firefighters, police officers, asking them, would you take?
• So everybody's a firefighter and a paramedic.
• I mean, I work with 87 firefighters. There's nothing that's, you know, I'm a father of five, too.

Committee: House Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a distinctive tag bill for firefighters only. Okay. And right now, Firefighters only. Okay.
• The firefighters really want this. It's a $9 increase; it will actually be $10. Is that right?
• But the firefighters are all in support of the monetary amount of the increase. They are. Okay.

Bills: SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396 , SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs

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• The legislature's investments in aviation, wildfire capacity, forest health, and firefighter support
• Wyoming's local and federal firefighters have been very successful keeping...
• Hired and onboarded their seasonal firefighters.
• Approximately half of those 20 seasonal firefighters hired are from Wyoming, while the remainder come
• That's just on the firefighting side, typically four to one until you see the catastrophic fires come

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all