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• To enhance the ability for the network to perform these functions, the California Department of Food
• We also have photos in the evaluation, so hopefully that would be helpful to tell the stories.
• Opened some issues that you now feel like you need more time to evaluate?
• CalRecycle may establish, review, or adjust performance by March 1, 2032. Sorry, 2032.
• We have personnel going out there now doing trail logs and evaluating the roads and buildings.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Secretary Hatch the to take several key actions to conduct financial and operational audit to evaluate
• provider network referral patterns and system performance recommend ways to make systems more transparent
• The bill requires an an individualized treatment plan must be re-evaluated.
• Number 4, it incorporates the DLA 20 assessment to an evaluation for children and adolescents to ensure
• What is working that we can accelerate and what do we need to re-evaluate which it always be met and

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In addition to that, one of the other things that we're doing is key performance indicators.
• With these KPIs, you'll be able to see exactly that current key performance indicator, as well as the
• We will have over 200 key performance indicators that we use across the department, both statewide as
• over the last year and are currently uploading all of the data so you can see both the current performance
• And so that kicked off our process of evaluating that.

Summary: The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received an update from DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet and Deputy Secretary Bo Black on the department’s transformation efforts. DOTD highlighted its new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work, including nearly $15 million spent on litter pickup and a new highway sponsorship pilot. Members also received updates on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, with officials reporting that most LTIF 1.0 work is complete and that LTIF 2.0 is progressing under budget. The committee also heard updates on the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling program, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry boat replacement and privatization solicitation process. The committee reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction and about $1.2 billion across 302 projects. Members discussed the public roadshow comments, project acceleration, and corridor planning, including the I-12 corridor and the Calcasieu River Bridge environmental review and public meetings. No vote was taken on the highway priority program at this meeting. The statewide flood control program presented six recommended projects for fiscal year 2026-2027, including projects in Gretna, St. John, St. James, Mandeville, and two Lafourche-area projects, with officials saying the projects meet benefit-cost criteria and would reduce flood damage. The airport construction and development priority program was also reviewed, with 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects recommended. The rail program reported no new projects but said it expects a $13 million request and has 19 projects in the queue, while the port program presented three unfunded projects for future consideration. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented crash data focused on impaired driving. They said 2024 saw 753 traffic fatalities, with impaired driving accounting for about one-third of fatal crashes, and estimated the economic cost of impaired driving at roughly $700 million. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana and alcohol trends, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways. The meeting concluded with no formal votes or final actions on the major program items presented.

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• In addition to that, one of the other things that we're doing is key performance indicators.
• And so with these KPIs, you'll be able to see exactly that current key performance indicator, as well
• We will have over 200 key performance indicators that we use across the department, both statewide as
• over the last year and are currently uploading all of the data so you can see both the current performance
• And so that kicked off our process of evaluating that.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received updates from the Department of Transportation and Development on its transformation efforts, including a new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work. DOTD said the dashboard is now live and tied to daily field updates, and reported progress on its T4LA initiatives, including improved project transparency, customer service, and a new highway sponsorship litter program. Members praised the department’s work and asked about litter funding, with DOTD saying last year’s $14.7 million litter pickup effort included the legislature’s supplemental appropriation. The committee also heard detailed progress reports on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling and roadway projects, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 is about 80% complete and that LTIF 2.0 has encumbered nearly $150 million, with several projects ahead of schedule and some under budget. The Office of Highway Construction said 62 bridge projects are in the bundle, 11 are under construction, and emergency procurement has helped accelerate delivery. DOTD said the Calcasieu River Bridge remains on track for a mid-to-late April groundbreaking, with all federal permits in hand and right-of-way acquisition underway; it also reported that new Cameron Ferry boats are under construction and that a privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services will go to the Louisiana Transportation Authority. Members then reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction across 302 projects and about $1.2 billion total investment. The committee also received public comment on the statewide flood control program, which recommended six projects expected to reduce flood damage by more than $289 million, and on the airport construction and development priority program, which includes 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects. DOTD also noted no current projects for the rail infrastructure program but said it expects to request $13 million and has 19 projects in the queue, and it presented three port projects that are not yet funded but will be considered by the Louisiana Transportation Authority. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented data on impaired driving, saying impaired driving remains a major factor in fatalities and injuries, with alcohol and drugs together contributing to a large share of crashes and about $700 million in annual economic costs. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways; the presenters emphasized education, enforcement, and treatment as part of a broader safety strategy. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after receiving the presentations and public comment.

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• We after the 3rd year of the state director paving program, we have to do an evaluation as to whether
• My colleague, all, you know this, the paramedic that are the agency we monitor all host of performance
• So we will be evaluating the potential impact of those as we continue to move forward.
• The agency evaluated its existing rules in coverage policies. Yeah.
• So I think I think the test these to die claims that hasn't been performed than just an IED because of

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• This applies to both cases and evaluations. >> Correct. Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Moving on, we plan to perform an analysis of the supply chains using a hypothesis testing framework.
• We will run a study to evaluate what the transmission system can support across Ercot.
• So we're going to be evaluating projects >> But is that in batch zero?
• And then we'll have to evaluate what's ahead. Thank you, Senator members. That's all the lights.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• It requires more than just an initial evaluation of kids who are in private school.
• Well, they are required to perform the evaluation. That's it. Yes sir. Thank you.
• Most of our private schools evaluate applications... totally blind to income.
• schools. '97, '98, '99, 2000, 2001, 2002 - zero low-performing.
• It says you must evaluate the private school student.

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response

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• I mean, in other words, are they doing the science and then you're evaluating their data?
• We perform the review of that explanatory report and make sure that all the elements are there.
• So that's significant because there's now a similar requirement to report on performance of achieving
• That would allow the district to more fully evaluate the permit with an understanding.
• But there are different factors that a district can consider when they're evaluating an export permit

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• :22.640><c> group's</c><00:01:23.040><c> goal</c><00:01:23.680><c> to</c> The group's goal is to evaluate
• Because while the working group has eight core duties to perform, there is one overarching goal: that
• eight<00:02:17.040><c> core</c><00:02:17.360><c> duties</c><00:02:17.840><c> to</c><00:02:18.080><c> perform
• ,</c><00:02:19.040><c> there</c><00:02:19.280><c> is</c> eight core duties to perform, there is eight
• core duties to perform, there is one<00:02:20.239><c> overarching</c><00:02:21.280><c> goal</c> one

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These licensees may perform parenteral radiologic procedures when performed under the direct supervision
• Under the bill before you, intravenous contrast procedures performed by a diagnostic radiologic technologist
• individualized music therapy treatment plans, using music therapy techniques such as improvisation, performance
• previously, in 2022, the Legislature directed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to evaluate
• This bill ensures that PAs and APRNs can order the necessary diagnostic testing to properly evaluate

Bills: HB2540, HB2113

Keywords: emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, radiologic technologists, diagnostic imaging, healthcare regulation, professional supervision, state licensing, 904, all

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• I have a study that a couple of my colleagues at Shook performed, where they looked at all of the cases
• And the judges have been performing the gatekeeper function for nine years.
• And the judges have been performing the gatekeeper function for nine years.
• Now, if you're an attorney, ask yourself, you know, been performing the gatekeeper function for nine
• The judge is supposed to perform the gatekeeping function and not just leave it to cross-examination

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And so they need to be the metric that we evaluate our schools upon.
• Let's reimagine how we evaluate our schools.
• school, and I'm here to be excited and to learn," and not just as a statistic and a number to be evaluated
• In fact, I think we could guarantee a better bill written by these students to evaluate their performance

Keywords: House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.

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• And so they need to be the metrics that we evaluate our schools upon.
• Let's reimagine how we evaluate our schools.
• this school, and I'm here to be excited and to learn and not just as a statistic and a number to be evaluated
• In fact, I think we could guarantee a better bill written by these students to evaluate their performance

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• million per year to a higher number of $67 million per year for the additional special education evaluation
• We talked about how HB 2 doesn't just allow through policy for additional evaluations, but it funds those
• evaluations.
• To accommodate the goals within the bill, evaluation incentives for this biennium.
• is just another one to make sure that there's no break in how that bilingual education allotment performs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I'll skip ahead past the goals and performances.
• So when it comes to how OETA performs against other PBS stations, When it comes to how OETA performs
• So we're just evaluating whether or not, A, we either need to spend more money or charge more to manage
• So we're always trying to evaluate those types of things because we view it as every employee adds value
• So there's not, Jerry said to me, I would like to be able to track every teacher to see how they perform

Summary: The Senate Education Committee’s Appropriations Subcommittee met to hear budget presentations from OETA, the Commissioners of the Land Office, and the Oklahoma Educational Quality and Accountability Commission (OEQA). The chair asked witnesses to stay focused on budget requests and agency operations rather than policy, unless policy affected the numbers. OETA reported no request for additional funding. Director Sean Black highlighted the agency’s 70th year of continuous broadcasting, completion of transmitter replacements, conversion to fiber, and lower electricity costs from more efficient equipment. He said OETA would offset the loss of federal CPB funding through donations, events, and partnerships, and described its statewide reach, educational programming, and multiple broadcast and streaming channels. Members asked about energy use and were told the new transmitters had reduced power costs. The Commissioners of the Land Office discussed record distributions to schools, a flat budget, and planned spending on invasive woody species, implementation of SB 951, IT modernization, and possible changes to mineral management and staffing. The secretary requested funding for a revenue compliance director, field services manager, internal auditor support, and other adjustments, while explaining the agency’s use of stabilization funds and carryover. Senators questioned orphan and abandoned wells, AI use, and staffing efficiency; the secretary said the agency was trying to work more closely with operators, use AI and in-house software where possible, and manage wells and land in ways that protect school revenue. OEQA presented its priorities for teacher quality, including Teach Forward apprenticeship pilots, dashboard expansion, accreditation review, statutory cleanups, and continued monitoring of cell phone-free zones. The agency described a small, stable budget, five unfilled positions, and a proposed $100,000 reduction for FY 2027 based on efficiencies. Members asked about Teach Forward applications, multilingual testing, and the broader quality of teacher preparation programs; OEQA said it had received three Teach Forward applications and that translating certification tests would raise cost and validity concerns. Senators urged OEQA to play a stronger role in connecting teacher preparation programs with classroom needs, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or formal actions taken.

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• Whereas the prestigious ranking evaluated candy shops across the United States and highlighted a... .
• ..the prestigious ranking evaluated candy shops across the United States and highlighted establishments
• and participants of the IBLA Grand Prize International Music Competition and Festival travel and perform
• across the world, across the United States of America, and across Arkansas, with its final performance
• They perform for the students at Helston Elementary or middle school in Springdale.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• DEMAND WE ARE LOOKING AT WHETHER OR NOT THE PROGRAM MEETS THE DEMAND CRITERIA THAT IS USED AS WE EVALUATE
• THIS NEXT CHART THAT WE HAVE BEFORE YOU, AS FAR AS IN DEMAND OCCUPATION WE DON'T HAVE THE DATA TO EVALUATE
• LET'S LOOK AT FLORIDA'S PERFORMANCE.
• ANOTHER PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE FUNDING OPTION WE HAVE HAS BEEN OUR PAY PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE FUND.
• THESE METRICS PLACE US AMONG THE TOP PERFORMING TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN OUR STATE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• At that time, CAISO did a re-evaluation of ongoing projects, something I just mentioned as an option
• We came to this issue when evaluating barriers to meeting our 2045 clean energy goals.
• More certainty around the project's performance means a greater ability to take on debt, which again
• We monitor weather and we evaluate when a public safety power shutoff is required, right?
• We monitor weather and we evaluate when a public safety power shut off is required, right?

Summary: The committee first heard AB 13, which would restructure the CPUC to increase legislative oversight, add legislative liaisons, require more detailed and timely reporting on rate-setting decisions, and add a public advocate member. The author and supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and geographic diversity in CPUC decision-making amid rising utility rates. Witnesses from TURN, San Joaquin County, SDG&E, and former CPUC Commissioner Loretta Lynch offered support or support-in-principle, while no opposition testimony was presented. Members generally praised the bill’s transparency goals, and AB 13 passed 10-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then adopted the 2025-2026 committee rules and approved three consent items: AB 61, AB 365, and AB 406. The next bill, AB 99, would cap investor-owned utility rate increases above inflation except for specified costs such as safety, modernization, and fuel/commodity costs. The author and supporters, including a representative of the California Senior Legislature, said the bill was needed to protect ratepayers, especially seniors and low-income customers, from repeated rate hikes. Opposition came from utility labor, utilities, the Chamber of Commerce, and others, who argued the bill was too simplistic, could suppress labor costs, and did not account for major cost drivers such as wildfire mitigation, mandates, and net metering. Several members supported moving the bill forward as a starting point on affordability, while others criticized it as overly blunt. AB 99 passed 11-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The hearing then shifted to an informational panel on strategies to reduce California transmission costs. A Public Advocates Office staffer described a growing backlog of approved-but-unbuilt transmission projects, rising transmission access charges, and long project timelines driven largely by utility pre-application and construction periods. Panelists from Net Zero California and consulting firms presented research suggesting that public financing or public-private partnership lease models could reduce transmission costs by lowering financing, tax, and capital costs, with estimated savings of up to 57% and as much as $123 billion over 40 years. PG&E’s representative said the utility is already pursuing federal loan guarantees, grants, and a public-private partnership with Citizens Energy, but warned that state ownership could create tax, wildfire-liability, and governance risks. Members asked about the CPUC’s role, the causes of delays, and whether public financing could complement existing competitive solicitation processes.

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• For example, evaluate the merits of providing additional no-cost allowances to EITEs based on the amount
• Further evaluation of EITE allowance allocation policies on leakage risk and competitiveness, in concert
• So for example, evaluate the merits of providing additional no-cost allowances to EITEs based on the
• And further evaluation of EITE allowance allocation policies on leakage risk and competitiveness, of
• That was a level that was established under the Biden administration through some rigorous evaluation

Bills: HB2272, HB2285, HB2296

Keywords: ski areas, winter sports, terminology update, recreation, regulatory changes, carbon capture, clean energy, environmental regulation, sustainability, green technology, distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, energy policy, 904, all

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• , And reform fund, which you all have converted into a multi-year evaluation-based appropriation framework
• And so the questions about the performance, we don't have district...
• And so the questions about the performance, we don't have district.
• Well, I guess I'm confused because if we're looking at evaluating these acts and we change the amount
• We don't actually recommend 128, 129, and 130 for that evaluation model.

Summary: The committee first heard a detailed staff presentation on the LESC FY27 public school support recommendation. Staff reviewed the budget structure and explained that, despite a downward revision in state revenue estimates, the recommendation still relied on recurring and non-recurring revenue to support educator compensation, insurance, transportation, literacy, math, special education, and other school programs. Major recurring items included a 3% compensation increase, funding for an 80-20 health insurance cost share, insurance premium growth, and transportation adequacy funding. Staff also flagged a possible supplemental need of up to $35 million for virtual education tied to rapid enrollment growth in Chama and Santa Rosa, and members raised concerns about the quality, accountability, and funding model for virtual programs. Members asked questions about transportation for rural districts, the Martinez-Yazzie lawsuit fees, the treatment of enrollment declines in the school funding formula, and whether the word “average” in salary language should remain in the budget. Staff explained that the SEG should remain whole, that the insurance and transportation recommendations applied to all public school employees but not contractors, and that the budget included multiple math-related investments spread across several lines rather than one single appropriation. There was also discussion of out-of-school learning grants, school meals, literacy center operations, special education training, and the Public Education Reform Fund, including the use of multi-year, evaluation-based appropriations for high-impact tutoring and community schools. After discussion, the committee adopted the LESC budget recommendation. The committee then moved to endorsed legislation proposals. It endorsed a bill allowing the secretary to suspend an individual school board member, with notice and appeal procedures clarified, and a bill creating an 80-20 health insurance cost-share requirement for public school employees, along with a study of the sustainability of public school insurance programs. It also endorsed a bill on attendance provisions for students with severe medical conditions, which would keep those students from being classified as excessively absent. Finally, the committee discussed a teacher residency bill that would raise stipend levels, allow residents to complete service anywhere in New Mexico, and remove the requirement that sponsoring schools must hire them, though the bill did not include an appropriation. Members also raised questions about bilingual, Hispanic, and Black education funding, cultural and linguistic supports in teacher preparation, and where various programs should be placed in the budget or PERF framework.