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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

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  • You can advise the other medical professionals of their arrival across state lines.
  • Thank you. ...the other medical professionals of their arrival across state lines. Dr.
Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical HCR 2002, both sponsored by the chair. The resolutions recognize the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of Judea and Samaria, encourage those terms in official state communications, and reject the term West Bank as a modern political construct. Staff and several proponents, including representatives of an Israel-Arizona business coalition, a rabbi, and a StandWithUs representative, argued the language is historically accurate and important for truth, legal clarity, and Arizona’s relationship with Israel. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6 with 2 not voting, and HCR 2002 passed 11-6 with 1 not voting, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then considered HB 2554, which would move Arizona to a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning. The sponsor argued the change would make government smaller, more disciplined, and less prone to long budget fights and spending growth. JLBC staff provided historical context, explaining Arizona’s past use of annual, bifurcated, and biennial budgeting and noting that second-year budgets are often adjusted for revenue and caseload changes. Members raised concerns about legislative leverage, executive flexibility, and whether the state already effectively budgets on a multi-year basis. Testimony was mixed: one supporter said the change could improve budget clarity, while others voted present or no, citing uncertainty and the need for more study. HB 2554 received a due pass recommendation on a 9-7 vote with 2 present. Next, HB 2014 was amended and passed. The bill directs ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel use in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. The sponsor said Arizona’s fuel supply is vulnerable because of federal EPA rules and reliance on out-of-state refineries, especially California. Some members supported the study as a way to address possible fuel shortages, while others said prior stakeholder work had shown little could be done and questioned the cost. After adopting the Livingston amendment, the committee gave HB 2014 a due pass recommendation on a 12-2 vote with 4 present. The committee also advanced HB 2180, which funds the University of Arizona’s AZ Reach program, after adopting an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000. The sponsor and a rural physician testified that AZ Reach helps small hospitals coordinate patient transfers, freeing clinicians to focus on care and improving access for rural communities. A program director explained that AZ Reach handles the administrative logistics of transfers for sending hospitals. Some members supported the program but noted concerns about the amount and ongoing budget negotiations, while others said the receiving hospitals needed to be part of the discussion. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriates $250,000 for the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. A Game and Fish representative said the current federal grant funding is insufficient and unstable, while members debated the use of general funds and the program’s priorities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 10-7 vote with 1 not voting.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 4th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

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  • commending Alabama's 2024 export sales and recognizing Alabama's international trade and export professionals
  • times will promise long-term growth in 2025; Whereas we recognize the dedication and world-class professionalism
  • of Alabama's trade and export professionals, including the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Alabama
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 4th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • SHOULD BE CREATED BY ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED THEM, NOT BY APPOINTED PROFESSIONAL
  • LEGISLATION TO COMBAT CHILD EXPLOITATION, CREATE A RECRUITMENT PROCESS, AND PROGRAM FOR CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS
  • AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL FOSTER CARE TO ADDRESS THE DIFFICULT BEHAVIORAL NEEDS.
KY
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  • . >> Board of Registration for Professional Geologists 2011 K310. Kentucky Board of Lure.
  • Board of Registration for Professional Geologists 2011 K310.
Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a series of agency regulations, most of which had staff-suggested amendments. The Board of Pharmacy regulation on remote prescription processing was amended to make grammatical and KRS Chapter 13A compliance corrections, and the Board of Social Work regulation on continuing education, telehealth training, waivers, and related fees was deferred at the agency’s request. The Occupational Therapy Compact rule update and the Professional Geologists fee increase regulation both received staff amendments and were approved, with the geologists’ board explaining the increases were driven by rising oversight costs and declining revenue. The committee also reviewed emergency regulations from the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, the Board of Emergency Medical Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and the Department of Workplace Standards. The EMS package covered licensing classifications, compliance audits, ambulance service rules, and electronic forms; the Transportation Cabinet’s emergency rule established procedures for street-legal special purpose vehicles; and Workplace Standards’ emergency rules updated Kentucky requirements to align with federal standards and House Bill 398, including shortening the discrimination complaint filing deadline from 120 days to 30 days and adjusting appeal procedures. Staff amendments were approved where offered, and members asked several clarifying questions about the rationale and effect of the workplace and EMS changes. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources explained rules on aircraft and drone use in taking wildlife and on reciprocal hunting and fishing agreements with neighboring states. The agency said the drone restriction was intended to align with federal law and address hunter complaints, while the reciprocal agreement rule was a cleanup of older agreements that had lapsed or been overlooked; the committee deferred the wildlife regulation 301 KAR 2:031 at the agency’s request. The Department of Education also presented multiple KHSAA-related and standards updates, including academic eligibility, sports timing, health and physical education standards, and career studies/financial literacy standards; staff amendments were approved, and members questioned the athletic forms and the designation of KHSAA as the state’s athletic agent. Finally, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented emergency regulations to support a pediatric teaching hospital expansion and related certificate-of-need changes, which the agency said were aimed at improving pediatric and neonatal access to care; staff amendments were approved, and the committee concluded by setting its next meeting for October 13 at 1:00 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/13/25

Education Finance

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  • Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
  • Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
  • Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
  • Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
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Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959
TX
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  • Medical professionals, as you know, undergo years and years of training for a reason. and to learn about
  • Pardon me 681 has to do with licensed professional engineers.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 5th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The woman has to be at least 12 weeks or more, and it has to be verified by a healthcare professional
  • In recognition of his character and strong work ethic, his fellow Republican caucus members found it
  • service to the residents of Alabama, Representative Shed is the epitome of fairness, honesty, and professionalism
  • This body knows that his... ...professionalism.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is in recognition of the city of Harlingen. Today, we recognize.
  • Thank you. 521 Chair recognizes Senator Middleton for a recognition. Thank you, Mr.
  • Thank you. 544 545 Chair recognizes Senator Campbell. for recognition.
  • Senator Middleton for a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • And this recognition, she's very proud of y'all's work and proud to represent Pasadena with myself.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the relief that patients and health care professionals need across our state.
  • She is the most professional optometrist I know, and she wants to do this procedure because we are in
  • Well, you're asking for a provision to be put in here for recognition or for, to be.
  • Asking for a provision to be put in here for recognition or for to be listed and for patients to sign
  • These are our neighbors; these are our professionals.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:03 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker and gentlelady, is to professionalize this body.
  • So as we professionalize this, Mr.
  • To introduce newer generations, especially young professional generations of those.
  • So, Madam Speaker, if one is in a profession, you're professionally in a profession, you're professionally
  • Profession, you're professionally in a profession, whatever that might be.
TX
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  • Furthermore, it would expand recognition, promote equity, and support workforce readiness. and bring
  • So this type of recognition of those language skills and cultivating them through high school is a real
  • A state-recognized Seal of Biliteracy would ensure that all students have this recognition.
  • The Texas Seal of Biliteracy will elevate this recognition, making it available to all Texas students
  • We believe in the professional path of EMS and public safety, including furthering our education.