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• Um the bottom line is and I operated.
• minimum safety standards for operation. minimum safety standards for operation.
• <03:53:31.840> of vehicles come with a certificate of vehicles come with a certificate of
• <04:35:53.920> of it on their manufacturer certificate of it on their manufacturer certificate
• And chair recognizes operators.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• WE WILL NEVER EVER HIT THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF BEDS DUE TO COST AND LOGISTICS IF WE OPERATE SKILLED NURSING
• BOARD CERTIFICATION BUILT ON THE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY COMPLETED BY ALL US PHARMACY
• IN ADDITION PHARMACIST CAN RECEIVE POSTGRADUATE ADVANCED TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND ADDITIONAL
• BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Madam Whip and members, Senate Bill 1181 revises the requirements for certification of public accountants
• prohibits certain counties from regulating the use or occupation of land for the construction or operation
• utility to replace an existing thermal electric generating unit with an SMR without seeking a new certificate
• establish an alternative pathway for military police officer veterans to obtain peace officer certification
• allows for an abbreviated training program and accepts existing military police training toward certification

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Republican caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills and one House concurrent memorial, most of them described as third-read consent items. Topics included claims against the state, CPA licensing, creditor assignments, insurance adjuster licensing, school equivalency instruction, extending a credit enhancement board, firearm safety instruction in schools, student eligibility restrictions for school activities, Celebrate Freedom Week, release-time courses, voter registration roll access, campaign and disclosure mailing addresses, federal land designation tracking, public records review standards, workers’ compensation burial and death benefits, condominium flag displays, restrictions on sexually explicit material in schools and libraries, agency guidance posting, standardized state hiring, mental health court-ordered treatment procedures, autopsy supervision, tribal MOUs, controlled substance scheduling, emergency medical technician data privacy, dense breast tissue notice repeal, assisted living referral agency requirements, attorney disciplinary claims, fentanyl penalties, campus firearms rules, suppressors, defamation standards, mandatory reporting, attorney licensing, emergency service fee limits, forcible detainer changes, utility worker assault penalties, water basin reporting, small modular nuclear reactors, water recovery assumptions, ICE notification after arrests, military police certification pathways, and scholarship organization tax credits. Most bills were presented without debate and were noted as available for questions, with no votes taken in the caucus itself. A few items drew discussion. On SB 1040, members asked what information would be redacted from voter registration rolls; staff said existing statutory redactions such as voter registration numbers, ID numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal identifying information would remain. SB 1193 prompted comments that EMT data being open source was surprising and that the issue might be expanded to paramedics. SB 1243 was described as strengthening guardian notification rights in court-ordered treatment, and SB 1318 was characterized as a cleanup measure to remove redundant state notice requirements for dense breast tissue. The most extended exchange came on SB 1148, which would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function to another organization; members asked whether the bill was shifting responsibility away from the State Bar, and staff explained that the court already has the duty but currently staffs part of the process out. SB 1418, which limits county regulation of certain small modular nuclear reactor projects, drew criticism from one member who argued it would reduce local control. The caucus also heard a sponsor presentation on H.C.M. 2009 urging Congress and the President to amend the Antiquities Act, compensate states for subsurface minerals, and streamline mining permits, with the sponsor emphasizing Arizona’s mining history and the need to access mineral resources more easily.

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• because that is a a tricky certification because that is a a tricky area<00:12:07.480> to<00:
• I paid for all the coaches' certification so far, and I paid for equipment so far.
• I paid for all the coaches' certification so far, and I paid for equipment so far.
• Over the past two years, I've seen more interest and growth, but it still has been challenging to operate
• to fund charity work and so operations to fund charity work and so if<01:05:21.000> we<01:05:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So, this change removes unnecessary red tape and reduces costs of operating EMS education programs. >
• unnecessary red tape and reduces costs unnecessary red tape and reduces costs of<00:03:42.800> operating
• of operating EMS education programs. of operating EMS education programs.
• As the board, we license all the EMS educators and institutions that they operate under in the state.
• currently going through a certification currently going through a certification process<00:31:39.280

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education met for its fifth meeting and first took up House Bill 236, which would remove dual licensure requirements for certain Kentucky EMS education and training programs licensed by the Kentucky Board of EMS. The sponsor and witnesses said the change would reduce red tape and costs for small EMS training providers, help address workforce shortages, and preserve existing training standards. The committee adopted a committee substitute, then passed the bill with favorable expression and adopted a title amendment. Members noted support from the Council for Proprietary Education and the Council for Postsecondary Education. The committee then heard House Bill 298 for discussion only, with no vote taken. The bill would extend KEES scholarship eligibility to students from non-certified schools, including homeschool, parochial, church, and other private schools, using dual-credit coursework, AP exams, and ACT scores to determine merit. The sponsor and a homeschooling witness argued the measure would create fairness for high-achieving students who are currently limited to the ACT supplement, and said homeschool students often take advanced coursework and dual-credit classes. Members asked about instructional hours, certification, eligibility criteria, and the fiscal impact; the sponsor said the bill had a fiscal note of about $290,000 in the first year and about $3.9 million at full implementation, and that the policy would apply to lottery-funded KEES dollars. Several members expressed support for both bills, while also seeking clarification on how homeschool and non-certified school programs operate and why some do not seek certification. The discussion emphasized that homeschoolers are treated as private schools under Kentucky law, that certification can be costly and time-consuming, and that the bill would not change existing academic standards for KEES eligibility. The meeting ended after the discussion of HB 298, with no committee vote on that bill.

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• working farms and ensure that the zoning preemption doesn't unintentionally capture farms and farm operations
• The bill excludes farms and farm operations from the definition of commercial use.
• Water and sewer Co-operative. >> Is a proponent of the bill. Thank you.
• Estoppel certificate process can hear this years ago.
• H.O.A. is governed under Florida Statute. 7.20, are operated without any oversight.

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• , another two or three million to cover our operations.
• , another two or three million to cover our operations.
• Also, it's really hard to get the certification.
• We know those who are certification.
• So if the get the certification.

Bills: SB3263, SB3261

Keywords: student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 3263, which would create a state-supported endowment for University of Hawaii athletics NIL (name, image, and likeness) funding. University of Hawaii Athletics Director Matt Eliott supported the bill, saying NIL requires both immediate funding and a longer-term sustainable solution. He asked for several changes: lowering the initial endowment target from $10 million to $2 million so the fund could start sooner, allowing NIL reporting by team rather than by individual student-athlete, and clarifying that athletes may choose whether to use an agent, while still allowing certified agents or a parent/guardian if desired. Committee members raised concerns about using taxpayer dollars for athlete compensation, the burden on a small-state budget, and whether the university could realistically raise the required matching funds. Several senators questioned whether the university had a concrete fundraising plan and whether the endowment would meaningfully help UH compete with larger programs. Eliott said UH is already fundraising privately for current NIL obligations, had raised more than $1.6 million toward a $3 million annual goal, and would continue fundraising for both short-term needs and the endowment match. He also said the university is not trying to compete with Power Five schools on the same scale, but to be successful at its own conference level. Members also discussed transparency and privacy, with some senators arguing that if state money is used, the public should know how it is spent, while Eliott said individual student-athlete NIL information should remain private and team-level reporting would be preferable. He confirmed international student-athletes are eligible for NIL and said about 60 to 70 UH athletes are currently participating, with more than 100 expected next year. The discussion also touched on UH’s Mountain West media rights and local TV rights, with Eliott explaining that the conference distribution is expected to remain around $3.5 million and that local TV rights would be negotiated separately. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• But what he really also knows is court operations and how to run it smoothly.
• But what he really also knows is court operations and how to run it smoothly.
• And you got to compare how another country operates their criminal system and operates the criminal justice
• So that was what the international law certificate did.
• That's temporary certification to sit through December 31st.

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• The budget also addresses a range of operational technology and workload needs for entities under the
• And that the operating expenses at New College per student is $83,000.
• Just normal operating costs in that $35,000? Chair Broder [ID: member_524]. Thank you, Mr.
• It's just operating costs. Okay. Thank you. Senator Broder [ID: member_524], one last question.
• Members, SB 2512 is the judicial certification conforming bill.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• FIRST IS TRANSFERS OPERATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ACHA AND
• Tendrich: WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND WHY IN THE MEETING >> Rep.
• THERE WAS NO OPERATING BUDGET BACK IN AUGUST OF 2030.
• Cassel: IN THAT CAPACITY DO YOU HAVE CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES?
• ALSO WE ARE OPERATIONAL IN 23 OTHER STATES.

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• Our housing authority also operates additional programs such as providing down payment assistance, rental
• That's when the tribe opened its casino and started its gaming operations.
• That's when the tribe opened its casino and started its gaming operations. Next slide.
• It's had revenues from its gaming operations.
• Your gaming operations and how you provide for your membership with a high concentration on education

Summary: The joint House and Senate committee meeting heard public testimony on tentative tribal-state gaming compact amendments for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Staff from the Washington State Gambling Commission explained the compacting process, the role of ex officio legislative members, and that the amendments would next go to the Gambling Commission for a January 8, 2026 vote before possible governor review. The Port Gamble S'Klallam presentation emphasized how gaming revenue supports tribal government services, health care, housing, education, language revitalization, natural resources work, and community investment projects in Kitsap County. For Port Gamble S'Klallam, the proposed changes include expanded credit and wager limits, more gaming stations and player terminals, language for a second facility, and adoption of an electronic table games appendix similar to other tribes. Members asked about pre-screening for high-limit tables, including how the tribe would define problem gambling and self-exclusion; tribal counsel said internal minimum control standards were still being developed and more detail would follow. A question about green crab removal in Port Gamble Bay was deferred for follow-up because the natural resources director was not present. The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe described its history, sovereignty, gaming operations, and how gaming revenue supports member programs such as nutrition assistance, education aid, homeownership down payment help, and charitable giving in Skagit County. Its amendment would allow electronic table games after the tribe removed traditional table games due to staffing and cost pressures, with the goal of remaining competitive. Committee members also asked about air quality and smoking-related provisions in the compact; the tribe said it maintains separate smoking and non-smoking areas and supports smoking cessation efforts. Chairs from both chambers closed by thanking the tribes for their contributions to members, local communities, and natural resource protection.

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• We have ServSafe certificates for the food service industry.
• Operational support for large-scale public events.
• It’s the birth certificate issue, and it’s bad. And pretty much tell us...
• It's the birth certificate. And it's, it's bad. And pretty much tell us.
• So just put that extra burden of a question on a birth certificate or something.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to continue its review of the county sheriffs’ role in corrections, reentry, and public safety. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the sheriffs completed a lengthy presentation describing how their offices provide regional jail services, women’s programming, mental health and substance use treatment, reentry support, community partnerships, and auxiliary public safety functions such as BCI work, TRIAD, Meals on Wheels, and event support. They emphasized that services are tailored to local needs, that women’s facilities are designed to keep mothers close to family and support reunification, and that programming, housing, and job placement are central to reducing recidivism. They also discussed challenges including K2/synthetic drugs in facilities, gang classification and separation, and the difficulty justice-involved people face obtaining IDs and birth certificates, especially for people from Puerto Rico. Commission members generally praised the sheriffs’ work and asked for more detail on how regional women’s facilities operate, how community-provider cuts might affect reentry services, how no-cost phone/tablet communication is balanced against programming time, and what the most essential programs are if funding is reduced. The sheriffs said programming must come first, identified mental health, substance use treatment, domestic violence programming, and housing/job placement as critical, and explained that community organizations and the Registry of Motor Vehicles are key partners in reentry. They also described their approach to gang management through classification, separation, and information sharing, and noted that the Registry has become more flexible but Real ID requirements have made documentation barriers more significant. The commission chair stressed that the purpose of the study is collaboration and improving system performance, not an adversarial effort against the sheriffs or a decarceration debate. Members noted that future meetings would hear from probation in June and the Department of Correction in July, and that the commission would continue gathering information before deciding on next steps. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• operating operating referendum<00:23:41.279> in<00:23:41.440> order<00:23:41.799> to
• at a map of districts without operating at a map of districts without operating referendums<00:36
• the school districts without operating the school districts without operating referendums<00:36:
• the verge of statutory operating the verge of statutory operating deficits<00:46:47.520> and<
• the road in terms of days of oper the road in terms of days of oper operation<00:47:27.800> in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And all the decision-making that will lead to an approved operating plan or disapproval of an operating
• And then they oversee the mine operations as they're ongoing.
• This needs to be the operator that does it.
• I've heard that people have already given death certificates, birth certificates, and social security
• It's an old truck terminal that operated from 1958 through 2004.

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• High-poverty schools, as defined by schools operating under the community eligibility provision or Provision
• see that some schools may have difficulty continuing to participate if they don't have their own operating
• that like some schools may have difficulty continuing to participate if they don't have their own operating
• Because the proposal requires an annual self-certification process to begin in 2029-30 and an accreditation
• That was a system that we operated in, but we really weren't fond of, and we don't want to go back to

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals for universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools, with the kitchen infrastructure grants, Tier 2 ELOP funding, and ongoing community schools funding as the main budget issues. For universal meals, the Department of Education and the Department of Finance supported continued investment in school meal infrastructure and explained that federal changes, inflation, and underreporting in meal counts could affect future funding. The LAO recommended rejecting a fourth round of kitchen infrastructure grants, arguing prior rounds are still being spent and that future funding should be tied to clearer goals and data. Several public commenters and school groups supported continued kitchen grants and universal meals, citing supply-chain delays, workforce needs, and benefits such as more freshly prepared meals and higher participation. For ELOP, the administration proposed $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding and an additional $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended fully fixing the Tier 2 rate at $1,579 and tying future changes to program requirements, while CDE supported the proposal and said the program is improving attendance and academic outcomes. Senators and witnesses discussed whether ELOP should remain a standalone program or be folded into LCFF, with concerns raised about accountability, flexibility, and whether the program should better serve older youth. CDE said new CalPADS reporting and the biennial report will provide more data soon, and public testimony largely supported stabilizing Tier 2 funding while also asking for more support for middle and high school students. For community schools, the Governor proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding to expand the model to thousands more schools and to support existing sites, along with new accountability through annual self-certification and future accreditation. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, warning about reduced flexibility, administrative burden, and the state’s capacity to support a much larger number of grantees. CDE strongly supported the ongoing funding and asked for additional support for county offices and technical assistance. Committee members questioned how accreditation would work for a model meant to be locally tailored, and administration staff said technical assistance would come first, with schools losing eligibility only if they failed to meet standards after support. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive of community schools, with parents, students, county offices, and advocacy groups describing gains in attendance, graduation, mental health supports, family engagement, and student belonging, while some commenters urged clearer eligibility rules, stronger reporting, and continued support for related programs such as MTSS and homeless student services.

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• celiac disease screening pilot program, filed by Senator Lovely; H. 5087, an act regulating the operation
• Next, we'll move to H. 5087, an act regulating the operation of medical spas, filed by Representative
• supported women-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses across the United States who ran and operated
• And recently, I created the first certificate program for training in aesthetics associated with the
• Finally, the bill must reflect how the industry actually operates.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on four bills: H. 5013 and S. 2928, which would establish a three-year celiac disease screening pilot program for children during routine cholesterol/lipid screening at ages 8 to 12; H. 5087, regulating medical spas; and H. 5115, establishing statewide food truck regulations, though the transcript focused almost entirely on the celiac and medical spa bills. For the celiac proposal, Rep. Badger and Sen. Lovely described long diagnostic delays, the lack of a cure, and the potential for a simple blood test to identify children earlier and reduce long-term harm. Multiple patients, clinicians, and researchers supported the pilot, saying celiac is frequently missed because symptoms vary widely or are absent, and that early detection could prevent malnutrition, growth problems, osteoporosis, and other complications. Testifiers also emphasized that the bill would study feasibility, accuracy, cost, and acceptability, and would include family education and support resources if diagnoses are made through the program. Several experts and advocates backed the celiac screening pilot, including a pediatric gastroenterologist from Italy who described successful national screening efforts there, a Celiac Disease Foundation representative, pediatric gastroenterologists from Massachusetts and Colorado, a pediatric dietitian, and a parent whose child was diagnosed after severe malnutrition. They argued that routine screening alongside existing pediatric bloodwork could identify many undiagnosed children and improve health equity, since celiac disease is often overlooked in people of color and lower-income patients. Committee members asked about how the screening would work, and witnesses explained it could begin with a blood test, followed by confirmatory endoscopy if needed. No vote was taken in the hearing. On H. 5087, witnesses from the medical aesthetics industry largely opposed the bill as written, saying it was outdated, redundant with existing Massachusetts licensing and board oversight, and too restrictive for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed providers. Testifiers, including a retired lobbyist, a nurse practitioner, a PA, a plastic surgeon, and a clinic owner, said the bill could reduce access, raise costs, and push care into less regulated settings, while not addressing the real issues of training, compliance, and patient safety. Committee members pressed for more specific feedback on what provisions were unnecessary or duplicative, and witnesses said they had submitted position papers and written testimony identifying conflicts with current law. The hearing ended with the chair noting that all oral and written testimony would be reviewed before any decisions are made.

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• You know, once EVV is operating at SCBVVV.
• There are 1,366 hospices currently operating in Texas.
• The 98.5% increase in Texas hospices operating with a questionable intent.
• There's over 65,000 operations regulated across 38 different provider types.
• I'm Chief Operating Officer of Promise.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• These represent 1.5% and 2.5% of the office's operating costs.
• open so the first is a uh operating open so the first is a uh operating adjustment<00:31:40.039>
• there's uh an operating cost that there's uh an operating cost increase<00:31:53.320> um<00:31
• start the process of certification start the process of certification that's<00:36:14.359> a<
• <01:28:37.280> Supply would help the medical operators Supply would help the medical operators

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Minnesota House Commerce Committee held its inaugural meeting with Chair Tim O’Driscoll and co-chair Representative Greg Davids opening the session and inviting members to introduce themselves. Members briefly described their districts, business backgrounds, and priorities, with recurring themes including small business competitiveness, insurance and health care access, property and real estate issues, agriculture, and making Minnesota easier to do business in. Committee staff also introduced themselves and reminded members and testifiers about sign-in procedures and microphone use. The committee then heard an overview from Eric Toell, interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management, on the agency’s work and budget priorities. He said the office now oversees adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis, and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, has grown from about nine employees to 90 full-time staff plus temporary workers, and has been working with a Cannabis Advisory Council on testing, warning labels, and implementation issues. He also described outreach efforts, including webinars, newsletters, guidebooks for local governments, and office hours for applicants, along with enforcement of hemp-derived product rules through more than 3,000 inspections and an increase in compliance rates from about 35% to 75%. Toell also reported that the medical cannabis program has surpassed 51,000 patients and nearly 2,500 registered health care providers, and that a chronic pain report found more than a third of patients reported decreased pain. On the adult-use side, he said the office has posted proposed rules for public comment, plans to adopt them after review, and will open a licensing window from February 18 to March 14. He explained that the office is also managing community reinvestment grants and a technical assistance grant, with an emphasis on safeguards to ensure funds reach intended recipients. No votes were taken during this meeting.

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• To standard applicator certification and additional safety requirements including specialized labeling
• Farmers are intelligent business operators and don't use these chemicals much because there's other,
• And the farmers are showing us that by their rationalness as business owners and as prudent operators
• of the land and and uh operators of the land and and uh they're<00:59:16.480> harvesting<00:59
• <00:59:25.720> and<00:59:25.960> so their farming operation and so their farming operation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Item 2 discusses DPS facility Recommendations for infrastructure operations include 66.1 million in all
• Item 5 discusses DPS's vehicle and aircraft operations.
• Border Security Operations Center, and to the law enforcement in those areas.
• Why do I need a birth certificate? Texas is REAL ID compliant. We're about 98, 99 percent.
• For us, the expense related to Operation Lone Star is travel per diem in overtime. overtime, because

Keywords: 1184, house, all