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• U members, uh relating to education.
• Thank you. education was interrupted due to wartime education was interrupted due to wartime practices
• I'm Elizabeth Tigashi from the Department of Education.
• </c><00:42:04.800><c> We</c> from the Department of Education. We from the Department of Education.
• Yes, uh, for the Department of Education. Thank you.

Bills: HB2264, HB2336, HB2298, HB1518

Keywords: protective orders, military, law enforcement, judicial coordination, victim safety, community safety, federal military installations, disaster response, emergency services, state funding, transportation department, public safety, Hawaii, education, high school diploma, veterans, wartime practices, armed services, HB1518, Hawaii SNAP

Summary: The committee opened by announcing that it would hear testimony but would not take decisions on the day’s bills, with action deferred to a later decision-making agenda. The first measure, HB 2264, would require notification to military security forces when a protective order is issued involving a military-affiliated person. Support came from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii National Guard, and DBEDT’s Military Affairs office, all emphasizing better coordination and faster notice to help protect victims and support command oversight. Family Court Judge Jesse Hall supported the intent but asked for deferral, explaining that a prior fax-and-email notification system had broken down and that the military had not re-engaged with the court. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the bill but recommended narrowing it so it applies only when the respondent is actually marked as military-connected and delaying the effective date to January 1, 2027 to allow implementation. In questions, members discussed the current breakdown in communication, the number of military-marked TROs statewide, and whether the bill would be necessary if the old system were restored; the military witness said she would try to reestablish contact with the court. The committee then took up HB 2336, which would authorize the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense for services at federal military installations and charge an administrative fee. DOT and the Military Affairs office supported the measure, describing it as a way to speed projects, combine state and federal resources, and strengthen infrastructure that also supports disaster response and the economy. Members questioned why the bill was needed if similar arrangements had existed before, and whether Title 23 federal highway funds could be used; DOT responded that the bill would help expedite projects and supplement, not supplant, federal funding, while each project would still require review of the appropriate funding source. The committee also heard HB 2298, which would allow the Department of Education to award high school diplomas to qualified people whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii Office of Veterans Affairs, and DOE supported the bill, and DOE said implementation would have only a minimal printing cost. Finally, the committee heard HB 1518, which would require DHS, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to create a pre-release SNAP application process for inmates nearing release by January 1, 2028. DHS said it was already working on a pilot and stood on its testimony; the County of Hawaii, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the ACLU of Hawaii, and the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the measure, arguing it would improve reentry outcomes and would not cost the state additional money. No votes or final committee actions were taken on any of the bills during this meeting.

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• Parents are making a choice, and the state no longer has the monopoly on education.
• One of the beautiful things about Arizona and education is that parents have always had a choice.
• Parents have been able to choose how their children are educated.
• What I take issue with are parents' demands that the government pay for a private education.
• Parents should be in the driver's seat of their child's education.

Bills: HB2352, HB2388, HB2418, HB2499, HB2500, HB2579, HB2584, HB2804

Keywords: funding, auditor general, county treasurer, procedural reviews, state appropriations, HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages

Bills: HB2, SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee first heard Senate Bill 193, which would increase the transfer from the irrigation works construction fund to the acequia and community ditch infrastructure fund from $2.5 million to $5 million. Senator Campos said the bill was intended to provide additional resources for acequias facing ongoing needs, including fire and flood recovery in areas such as San Miguel, Mora, and Lincoln counties. Paula Garcia of the New Mexico Acequia Association testified in support. The committee approved the bill on a 6-0 do-pass vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 132, sponsored by Senator Padilla with Department of Information Technology Secretary Manny Baca. The bill would modernize state IT planning by adding software to the equipment replacement framework and renaming the revolving fund to include software replacement and upgrades. Members discussed the need for more centralized purchasing and coordination across agencies, with Senator Woods expressing frustration that agencies often buy different software instead of using common systems. The bill received a 7-0 do-pass recommendation. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 35, and first adopted a committee substitute for discussion. The substitute combined two judicial district judgeship proposals for the First and Second Judicial Districts and removed an appropriation. The committee then approved the committee substitute on a 6-0 do-pass vote. Finally, Senate Bill 145 was tabled permanently after Senator Woods moved to table it, with the motion passing 6-1. The committee then adjourned and announced it would meet again Monday.

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• The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, ECAP, is a no-cost preschool and family support
• , job coaching, and other health Early learning, culturally responsive care, parenting, job coaching,
• And then 15% to the Workforce Education Investment Account, yeah.
• Excellent. ...and then 15% to the Workforce Education Investment Account. Yeah, excellent.
• And I just want to say, as the parent of two teenagers, can we all be serious?

Bills: HB1607, HB2159, HB2441, HB2521, HB2531, HB2543

Keywords: recycling, waste reduction, environmental policy, sustainability, municipal regulations, preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, HB 2441, line of duty death, survivor benefits, medical insurance premium reimbursement, surviving spouse, domestic partner, dependent children, public employee death benefits, retirement system, Washington State

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• allows wagers to be placed on collegiate sport and athletic events that involve post-secondary educational
• the performance or non-performance of an individual athlete who is enrolled in a post-secondary educational
• allows wagers to be placed on collegiate sport and athletic events that involve post-secondary educational
• It's only if the individuals are enrolled in a Washington post-secondary educational institution.
• It's only if the individuals are enrolled in a Washington post-secondary educational institution.

Bills: HB2205, HB2309, HB2206, HB2123, HB2120, HB2411

Keywords: sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation

Bills: SB8, SB4, SB3, SB6, SB8, SB4

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

Bills: HCR98, HB180, HB180

Keywords: counter-unmanned aircraft systems, C-UAS, counter-drone, drone mitigation, unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, border security, U.S.-Mexico border, aviation safety, airspace regulation, federal preemption, Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, FBI, state-local coordination, tribal and territorial partners, border patrol, cartels

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• As an educator, mother, military spouse of 25 years, and veteran, living in safe, thriving, and affordable
• The chief appraiser attempted to educate the board that the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts
• was a provider of education services.
• the cost of the taxpayers of Tarrant County would by approximately $14,000 to provide the required education
• And I think there needs to be more. work on educating that people can run for this position and getting

Bills: HB1952, HB3258, HB3524, HB3851, HB4478, HB4613, HB4703, HB4742, HB4744, HB4809, HB4864

Keywords: county appraisal district, board of directors, governance, taxing units, public representation, penalty, property report, taxation, timely filing, chief appraiser, appraisal district, ad valorem tax, property appraisal, tax protests, unequal appraisal, property rights, property tax, public employees, protest leave, appraisal review board

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• whether a different state where they're coming from has lower licensing requirements in terms of education
• As mentioned, the bill subsequently addresses these issues. rather than looking at the education they
• We also work in the education freedom space as well and free speech issues too, but I focus a lot on

Bills: HCR46, HB1389, HB3359, HB5629

Keywords: commemoration, military, navy seal, honor, January 12, Nathan Gage Ingram, military funeral honors, JROTC, veterans, training, grant program, military honors, community engagement, funeral services, education grants, community service, HB 3359, veteran status, Texas Veterans Commission, veterans services

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• So on line 264, you'll see there's $67.6 million, there's $12.6 million for arts education, and then
• The Department of Education has one appropriation for $6 million for the regional public libraries.
• over 100,000 school kids—one of the biggest environmental education programs in the state.
• It impacts our special exhibits, which attract new audiences to the zoo: bird shows, educational exhibits
• Every area of the fund would be, you know, I mean if you're up against education or you're up against

Bills: HF2563

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• And then 9266 there's 4.2 education.
• On line 286 is the Department of Education.
• <00:25:45.679><c> and</c><00:25:45.840><c> recreational</c> educational and recreational educational
• </c> outdoor and environmental education outdoor and environmental education through<00:26:05.520><c>
• </c><00:55:05.280><c> or</c> mean, if you're up against education or mean, if you're up against education

Bills: HF2563

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• I have served in education for the past 30 years, 10 of those years in K-12 and 20 in higher education
• , state, and federal, and higher education.
• I know how much you do for our state and in education.
• We mix arts with math and science in a deep dive that shares our educational philosophy.
• I also take higher education classes in mathematics. ...education classes in mathematics, chemistry,

Bills: SB1, HB176, HB86, SB1, HB176, HB86

Keywords: workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, HB176, Alabama sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax exemption, optical aids, eyeglasses, contact lenses, prescription glasses, vision care, optometrist, ophthalmologist, optician, medical devices, local option tax exemption

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• And I don't think we would do enough to recognize and educate the public about their huge contribution
• continues to inspire generations, particularly in the fields of aviation, military service, and STEM education
• commemoration would ensure their sacrifice. and achievements are never forgotten and would serve as an educational
• They'll see what the opportunities are and the public education can.

Bills: HCR92, HB 114, HB561, HB 1171, HB1894, HB2026, HB2143, HB2337, HB2564, HB114

Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use

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• quarter of a million lives, retired teachers, custodial workers, superintendents, everybody in public education
• This adds to the already stressful situation for the parent, patient and their families. as well as the

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• Oh. educational okay so we have you registered is able on Aurea, MD, Hospitality Health, 24HRERC. itself

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• </c><00:40:49.839><c> and</c> but I've also served as an educator and but I've also served as an educator
• Cookie Cart and Appetite for Change are food-related businesses that provide education and training and
• her on food and her how to it educated her on food and how<00:44:14.119><c> to</c><00:44:14.319><c>
• But I just think that this intersectionality between workforce and education is really important, and
• </c><00:45:51.280><c> is</c> between Workforce and education is between Workforce and education is really

Bills: HF339, HF1272, HF2121, HF2122, HF1216, HF1003, HF2319

Keywords: HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility

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• financial implications. ...paying and other financial information that they need to have to make an educated
• A lot of the funding comes from our discretionary fund, whether it's from the education budget or from

Bills: HB134, SB217, SB180, HB157, HB92, HB335

Keywords: vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, bond financing, municipal bonds, county debt, local government debt, debt service schedule, bond disclosure, public finance, bond underwriter, county commission, city council, refunding bonds, swap agreements, interest rate swaps, derivatives, fiscal transparency

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• we are impressed with hird's education we are impressed with hird's ability<01:02:34.680><c> to</c><
• Office of Higher Education.
• Office of Higher Education.
• </c><01:08:51.920><c> center</c> know a Career Technical education center know a Career Technical education
• </c><01:09:36.199><c> where</c><01:09:36.359><c> we</c> Council of occupation education where we Council

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

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• time with parents who act in the best interest of their children.
• One, it puts parents' rights before children's needs.
• , either parent, mom or dad, whoever it was.
• the relationship between parent and child.
• This bill does require a parenting plan, but there's no specific remedy for a violation of a parenting

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, violent crimes, Alabama Supreme Court, employment, criminal record, certificate of employability, occupational licensing, negligent hiring, rehabilitation, limited relief, tribal police, law enforcement

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• I will move that House File 1 be re-referred to the Committee on Education Finance.
• finance a roll call having education finance a roll call having been<01:30:30.880><c> requested</c><
• </c> to the committee on education to the committee on education finance<01:32:09.159><c> that</c> one
• We are also addressing the training for and continuing education for case managers.
• </c><01:35:59.920><c> for</c> training for and continue education for training for and continue education

Bills: HF1, HF98

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud