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• CEO, director, president of the Alabama CEO, director, president of the Alabama Funeral<00:10:23.760
• Ryan, the executive director of the Alabama Board of Funeral Service.
• Although the commission is in charge and it won't be sanctioned by the state of Alabama.
• >> We don't have that in Alabama. No, ma'am.
• >> We don't have that in Alabama. No, ma'am.

Bills: SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107, SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107

Keywords: voting rights, absentee ballot, protected classes, Alabama Voting Rights Act, felony conviction, election integrity, preclearance, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives, job creation, economic development, recapture provisions, capital investment, employment, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40

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• Safety and efficiency in our state forensic system.
• I'm tired of this government hunting down marginalized communities. That's all this bill does.
• , the education, and the health care system that is already significantly taxed.
• , the education, and the health care system that is already significantly taxed.
• They change how families and doctors communicate.

Bills: S0560, S0590, S0778, S1010

Keywords: child welfare, psychotropic medication, Department of Children and Families, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, minors, healthcare, parental rights, criminal penalties, civil action, sex-reassignment, investigations, economic damages

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills. SB 590, by Sen. Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment clarified retroactive application for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Sen. Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases and not to change the reasonable-suspicion reporting standard. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 778, by Sen. Simon, which would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Barney Bishop appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without amendment. SB 560, by Sen. Garcia, would streamline procedures for psychotropic medication prescriptions for children in DCF custody, reduce duplicative background checks and reporting, and simplify consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s postsecondary education services and supports, extending eligibility ages from 18 to 26 while keeping the five-year cap. Senators discussed the fiscal impact and funding blend for the education stipend. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 1010, by Sen. Yarbrough, which adds criminal and civil enforcement for violations involving sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for minors and related parental-rights provisions. An amendment clarified that the civil action authority applies to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. Public testimony was heavily divided, with supporters saying the bill enforces existing protections and opponents warning it would chill care, counseling, and school-based support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell, Sharief, and Rouson raised concerns about vagueness, standing, and impacts on teachers and health professionals; Sharief voted no, while the bill was still reported favorably.

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• They come out of both of our two school systems, whether St. Clair County or the Pell City systems.
• Clair County Day system be allowed to join the teacher retirement system.
• Uh it deals with City systems.
• That's part of the school system.
• system. It's just a benefit for them. system. It's just a benefit for them.

Bills: HB130, HB190, HB123, HB250, HB130, HB190, HB123, HB250

Keywords: HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences

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• filings on the Alabama filings on the Alabama campaign<00:10:23.680> practices<00:10:24.240
• > acting<00:10:25.040> system campaign practices acting system campaign practices acting
• >> that's only for Alabama. >> that's only for Alabama.
• could possibly prevent an Alabama could possibly prevent an Alabama delegation<00:43:17.200>
• <00:51:47.760> or was written under this system or was written under this system or something

Bills: HB433, HB443

Keywords: tax distribution, Talladega County, economic development, public safety, rural infrastructure, HB443, Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, 811, utility locate, dig law, excavation safety, damage prevention, underground utilities, pipeline safety, public utilities, buried facilities, excavation notice, demolition notice, Alabama Public Service Commission

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• >> So, Fred Wheeler, 8405 Sterling Drive, Mobile, Alabama, represent Dixie ABATE of Alabama.
• a shark alert system.
• with the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.' >> You've heard
• the Alabama Health in collaboration with the Alabama Department<00:46:12.400> of<00:46:12.560
• of Mental Health and Alabama Department of Mental Health and Alabama State<00:46:13.920> Law<

Bills: HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114, HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• <00:21:17.440> and institution with research college and institution with research college
• of operations on service of Alabama of operations on service of Alabama which<00:25:25.840> is
• have great service in our communities have great service in our communities for<00:29:00.640>
• Eric Pinley, the president of Alabama Eric Pinley, the president of Alabama Amlet<00:34:03.200><
• So that will help also in Alabama. rate. So that will help also in Alabama.

Bills: HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312, HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, judicial system, funding, state budget, Pickens County, local act, vehicle tag fee, registration fee, issuance fee, motor vehicle registration, license plate, replacement tag, transfer tag, renewal fee, county revenue, earmarked funds, ambulance service, emergency medical services, EMS

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• Chairman, I applaud this action by the Alabama Society of CPAs, and it's happening across the country
• It's caused a great bit of trouble within the business community and, uh, some abuse of the systems on
• It's caused a great bit of trouble within the business community and, uh, some abuse of the systems on
• and uh some abuse of the community and uh some abuse of the systems<00:10:40.000> on<00:10:40.240
• Move for favorable. did we were someone in the community did we were someone in the community died.<00

Bills: HB59, SB15, SB96, SB104, SB137

Keywords: public accountancy, CPA licensing, board regulations, educational prerequisites, electronic notifications, firm registration, assignment, creditors, insolvency, liquidation, assignee, secured transaction, bankruptcy, state law, voluntary process, distribution of assets, emergency rules, governor certification, state regulations, public safety

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• Something for community grants and the funding that you get to a DEA will be placed on hold.
• We're going to be finding and jailing a pastor at community colleges and college universities...
• I know we don't want to pursue college and university presidents.
• That could impact the University of Alabama or Briwood Church, or those kind of folks.
• , so we've worked up... communities, and um, so we've worked up two amendments.

Bills: HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36, HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36

Keywords: law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, education, property acquisition, municipality, land use, annexation, competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts

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• Because I could doubt if you've been in Alabama DOC for 30 years and not do something.
• is at least a detriment to the system, you know, for that one case.
• This is a bill that was proposed to us from the Alabama Law Institute.
• We have an office in Hoover, Alabama.
• Okay, so, uh the Alabama...

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, SB47, Alabama

Bills: HB 102, HB 126, HB 271, HB 290, HB 300, HB 538, HB 718, HB 1022, HB 1330, HB 2110, HJR 5

Keywords: military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education, mandatory fees, scholarship, Texas Armed Services, student access, academic records

Bills: HB 102, HB 126, HB 271, HB 290, HB 300, HB 538, HB 718, HB 1022, HB 1330, HB 2110, HJR 5

Keywords: military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education, mandatory fees, scholarship, Texas Armed Services, student access, academic records

Bills: SB332, HB362, HB323, SB332, HB362, HB323

Keywords: public works, construction management, project delivery methods, alternative delivery, administrative rules, public advisory council, contracting, bidding procedures, protests, transparency, local government, public meetings, accountability, education, electric utility, transportation, oversize vehicles, transport permits, state highway system, firefighters

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• I’ll just say this: in a room in the school, you know, have a system that you do that. ...have a system
• . ...working in your school system.
• wireless communication policy adopted.
• . end, and I'm just talking about college.
• the whole state of Alabama.

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy

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• I'm Vanessa Hawker, the executive director for the New Mexico Independent Community Colleges.
• And with the community colleges, it opens... ...projects at all of our institutions in the state.
• And with the community colleges, it opens up avenues for student life and student housing.
• colleges, tribal colleges, state agencies, and parenting students themselves.
• Chair, that UNM and Santa Fe Community College have already asked students if there are any parenting

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• Teacher preparation in colleges and universities is also very important.
• We're in opposition to this bill because it is not in line with what community...
• communities, Mr.
• And if it's at the community college, they are obtaining some high-quality instruction on becoming a
• But when you go out into the community, it's a different story.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• another committee meeting, but he wanted to let y'all know that this bill has the full support of the Alabama
• Senate Bill 89 by Senator Sessions, relating to State College Commission. Representative Given.
• Senate Bill 89 by Senator Sessions, relating to state college commission. Representative Givens.

Bills: HB277, SB89, HB135, HB277, SB89, HB135

Keywords: HB277, 2A Sales Tax Holiday, firearms tax exemption, ammunition, hunting supplies, sales tax holiday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Second Amendment, gun tax holiday, gun rights, outdoor gear, hunting equipment, state sales tax, use tax, local option tax exemption, county opt-in, municipal opt-in, Department of Revenue, Alabama

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• Uh the Alabama math science teacher education program is a loan assistance program that is we're renaming
• Uh the Alabama math science session.
• Uh the Alabama math science teacher<00:02:53.920> education<00:02:54.480> program<00:02
• Again, this is a rename of the Re-Engage Alabama Grant Program, and it changes the minimum age.
• Again, this is a rename of the Re-Engage Alabama Grant Program, and it changes the minimum age.

Bills: SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168, SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168

Keywords: University of Montevallo, trustees, board governance, terms of office, quorum, education, teacher support, loan assistance, acute shortage, Alabama teachers, higher education, adult learners, grant program, education funding, eligibility requirements, teacher certification, military veterans, temporary teaching certificate, workforce development, K-12 education

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• I'm from Florence, Alabama.
• It updates the Alabama law before the<00:26:00.320> Alabama<00:26:00.720> law<00:26:00.960
• especially electronic uh communications especially electronic uh communications uh<00:38:19.200>
• they understood they were commun they understood they were communicating<00:42:38.880> with<00
• communicating with a child um on those. communicating with a child um on those.

Bills: SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB336, SB293, SB43, HB420, HB60, HB188, HB106, HB105, HB11

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

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• constitutional amendment to free up the Section 16 land Section 16 land that Franklin County school system
• It's the when Alabama became a state, they dedicated the 16th section in each county to be used for public
• It's the when Alabama became a state, they dedicated the 16th section in each county to be used for public
• It's enough money for the Franklin County<00:10:33.680> school<00:10:34.000> system<00:
• go to the Franklin County school system. go to the Franklin County school system. Correct.

Bills: SB337, HB520, HB75, SB337, HB520, HB75

Keywords: SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, discrimination, immunization, facial coverings, healthcare rights, religious convictions, civil rights, Attorney General

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• I've had the fortune to be a dean of students at a college, so I understand what you're trying to do
• know, I think as we promote students being active and volunteering and making a difference in their community
• This bill, by throwing out a system that works in favor of one that is random and unsystematic, will
• And systems that allow rapid response benefit the public's rapid response benefit the public's health
• The system we already have in place has successfully suppressed the spread of contagious diseases for

Bills: HB491, SB85

Keywords: HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, Yellow Dye No. 6, Blue Dye No. 1, Blue Dye No. 2, Green Dye No. 3, school fundraising, vending, snacks