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• The reciprocity factor that goes into it means that now, under this bill, we'll be able to start
• The reciprocity factor that goes into it means that now, under this bill, we'll be able to start using
• required if they take this program out of state, something we refer to in other professions as reciprocal
• behavior um and then lastly reciprocal behavior um and then lastly this<01:18:43.360> allows<
• but some of it is with that reciprocity but some of it is closing<01:23:38.159> the<01:23:38.320

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• And while reciprocity and compacts both improve professional mobility, they do differ a little bit in
• laws often only allow a reciprocity laws often only allow a single<00:14:28.399> state<00:14:
• <00:14:54.480> So lensure and the reciprocity laws. So lensure and the reciprocity laws.
• Um, I love getting more of that high the 205 million or whatever a year to start out with the reciprocal
• to start out with the reciprocal to start out with the reciprocal license.<00:24:34.640> Aren't

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• We have reciprocity, so that reciprocity would allow them to carry through.
• Do we have reciprocity with all the states? The reciprocity that we have is pretty reasonable.
• with all the >> Do we have reciprocity with all the states?
• have is is >> The reciprocity that we have is is pretty<00:28:32.799> reasonable.
• > honestly, reciprocity, um, and and honestly, reciprocity, um, and and honestly, >> I<00

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• recreational therapist changes in section five would also allow us to better make sure that we have reciprocity
• have reciprocal licenses and this would have reciprocal licenses and this would resolve<00:40:32.240>
• that<00:40:43.760> we<00:40:43.920> have<00:40:44.079> a<00:40:44.240> reciprocity
• <00:40:45.280> Uh,<00:40:45.599> this<00:40:45.760> was that we have a reciprocity
• Uh, this was that we have a reciprocity.

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• -18.1 of the North Dakota Century Code relating to the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity
• to be a member of a national clearinghouse called the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity
• accreditation process standards have been very strict, and this actually by going to NC-SARA, those reciprocity
• to be a member of a national clearinghouse called the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity
• very strict. and this this actually very strict and this actually by going to NC Sarah will those reciprocity

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, pledge, roll call, and a quorum present, then approved a motion to lay over House Bill 1525 for one legislative day. It also voted not to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2294, 2297, 2070, 4017, and 2262, appointing conference committees for each. The chamber then took up a series of House bill amendments and final-passage votes. On amendments, the Senate adopted changes to House Bill 1229 on fleeing law enforcement and driving-record transparency after debate over insurance impacts and public safety; House Bill 1510 on teacher retention, on-site child care, and licensure study language; House Bill 1160 to restrict student personal electronic devices during instructional time; House Bill 1429 to address drone harassment and stalking of animals; House Bill 1203 to harmonize medical marijuana provisions; House Bill 1600 to create a UND immigration clinic with reporting requirements; House Bill 1130 to broaden K-12 funding formula changes and reduce state fiscal impact; House Bill 1279 to modify the coal conversion tax exemption; House Bill 1442 to adjust membership and scope of a state task force; and House Bill 1464 to convert a maternal care services proposal into a study and remove the appropriation. The Senate rejected an amendment to House Bill 1022 concerning the Retirement and Investment Office bonus program, then passed the bill. It also passed House Bill 1234 on a $90 million transfer to reduce PERS liability, while rejecting a floor amendment to it. On final passage, the Senate passed House Bills 1008 (Public Service Commission budget), 1218 (temporary moratorium and study on economic analysis for drain projects), 1234 (PERS funding transfer), 1146 (PERS defined contribution cleanup and emergency clause), 1355 (expanded notice for administrative rulemaking), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes and guide/outfitter updates), 1029 (Capital Grounds Planning Commission duties), 1017 (Game and Fish budget), 1374 (township supervisor open-meeting exemption for on-site inspections), and 1064 (NC-SARA membership and distance education regulation). It defeated House Bill 1583 on false political advertisements with civil-action language and House Bill 1393 on earned wage access provider regulation. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of House Bill 1326 on self-defense and unlawful firearm possession by felons.

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• Sometimes sovereignty is about having agency to make reciprocal, honorable relationships.
• <00:26:42.880> to<00:26:43.159> make<00:26:43.720> uh<00:26:44.760> reciprocal
• <00:26:45.760> uh having agency to make uh reciprocal uh having agency to make uh reciprocal

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• Infusing hundreds of new cases into the system without any reciprocal protections for the physicians
• coalition of health care providers who were willing to support this bill to go forward with the reciprocal
• coalition of health care providers who were willing to support this bill to go forward with the reciprocal
• At a previous hearing, a lobbyist said his clients need reciprocal protections added to this bill, but

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills. SB 398, by Senator Burgess, would create a statewide Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs, focused on early detection, brain health, risk reduction, clinical trial access, and community resources. Supporters said Florida has a large and growing Alzheimer’s population and that the campaign would help families and vulnerable communities; the bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also adopted an amendment to SB 714, by Senator Burton, which would create non-opioid advanced directives and add liability protections for providers in medical emergencies involving opioids. Supporters framed it as a patient-choice measure, while opponents argued it was vague and could interfere with appropriate pain treatment; the amended bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 756, which removes the current age-eight diagnosis requirement for autism-related insurance coverage and extends coverage beyond age 18 for those diagnosed with autism. Senator Burton said the bill would help families whose children are diagnosed later or whose needs continue into adulthood. There was brief discussion about existing lifetime benefit caps, but the sponsor said the bill did not change those limits. The committee then took up SB 734, a proposal by Senator Yarbrough to repeal Florida’s wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The sponsor and supporters described the current law as discriminatory and unjust, especially for families of older adults and disabled individuals, while opponents warned it would raise malpractice costs, increase premiums, and worsen provider shortages. The bill drew extensive public testimony from both grieving family members and health care/insurance representatives, and members debated whether caps or other safeguards should be added. No final action on SB 734 is reflected in the transcript excerpt.

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• our side, personally, because if I pass a cost of living for one group, I don't know how I can be reciprocal
• :41:51.440> be group um I don't know how I don't be group um I don't know how I don't be reciprocal
• :52.680> it<00:41:52.800> for<00:41:53.000> the<00:41:53.119> other reciprocal
• and pass it for the other reciprocal and pass it for the other group group group um<00:41:56.800>

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• And then just the reciprocity of Pat... talks to them talks to them it's<00:13:00.079> immensely
• and then um highly of that experience and then um just<00:13:13.880> the<00:13:14.120> reciproc
• <00:13:14.959> uh<00:13:15.199> reciprocity<00:13:15.959> of<00:13:16.160>
• > Pat Just the reciprocity of Pat saying, “How is it?”

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, then approved the prior day’s journal and confirmed a quorum. The main business was organizing the chamber for the 2025–26 session, beginning with the election of Pat Murphy as chief clerk. Members from both parties praised Murphy’s long service, parliamentary knowledge, work on remote voting during COVID, and commitment to youth programs and the integrity of the House. After nominations closed, Murphy was elected by a 67-0 vote and took the oath of office. The House then adopted a resolution allowing the remaining front-desk officers and assistant sergeant at arms to be elected on a single roll call unless there was more than one nominee for an office. Representative Niska nominated Stephanie Miller, Kathy Carlson, Erica Brinson, Andrew Olen, and Carl Hamry, and the slate was approved by voice vote. The House also elected Lori Hadap as chief sergeant at arms by a 67-0 vote after nominations and supportive remarks about her law-enforcement background, security work, and responsiveness to members; she then took the oath of office. After the chamber was organized, the House adopted resolutions directing the chief clerk to notify the Senate that the House was duly organized and appointing a four-member committee to notify the governor. The appointed committee consisted of Representatives Paul Anderson, John Koznick, Ben Bakeberg, and Max Rymer, who reported back that the governor had been notified. Members also observed a moment of silence honoring former Representative Mary Murphy for her long service. The House then set its next meeting for 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and adjourned.

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• This morning, because on the reciprocity agreement, what I understand is that there are 49 states that
• participate in the National Council for Reciprocity Agreements.

Bills: SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480

Keywords: SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility

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• efficiency regarding the licensing process. licensing side by giving TBVME the authority to enter into reciprocity

Bills: SB34, SB119, SB261, SB532, SB1035, SB1245, SB1247, SB1267, SB1442, SB1930, SB1948, SB2078, SB2112, SB2143, SB2155

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• We negotiate tuition reciprocity agreements with neighboring states, primarily North Dakota and Wisconsin
• and of course have a tuition reciprocity and of course have a uh<00:08:32.959> a<00:08:33.479
• <00:08:52.279> agreements negotiate tuition reciprocity agreements negotiate tuition reciprocity
• But, you know, Mech also has a responsibility to oversee the reciprocity agreements, uh, the statewide
• agreements uh M sah the um reciprocity agreements uh M sah the the<01:01:37.160> Statewide<01

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• He said Minnesota’s reciprocal licensing requirements present a significant barrier.
• An out-of-state mortician seeking a reciprocal license must also meet this requirement.
• House File 84 addresses this by creating an alternate pathway within the reciprocal licensing process
• Our reciprocal<01:28:52.639> licensing<01:28:53.199> requirements reciprocal licensing
• reciprocal licensing process. reciprocal licensing process.

Bills: HF4438, HF4467, HF4379, SF3402, HF4349, HF4064, HF84, HF85, HF3804

Keywords: healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care

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• . >> Noted, and I will reciprocate. Thank you. The bill has a favorable report before you leave.
• recognize how we treat senators down here in case one of my members are upstairs. >> Noted, and I will reciprocate
• >> Noted and I will reciprocate. Thank you. >> Noted and I will reciprocate. Thank you.

Bills: HB461, HB465, HB469, HB473, SB94, SB303, HB461, HB465, HB469, HB473, SB94, SB303

Keywords: fundraising, Alabama Educational Television, state authority, public broadcasting, legislation influence, emergency management, public funds, educational materials, promotional materials, state agency, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation, reimbursement rates, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions

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• So then when it comes to NPs, I think PAs as well, we have reciprocity with other states regarding licensure
• The question of reciprocity came up frequently then, and it comes up whenever there are scope of practice
• Reciprocity has some particular.
• But I'm kind of resistant to the notion of direct reciprocity, if you will. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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• But we want a reciprocal ecosystem in place that is transparent, where all parties play by the rules
• litigate your complaint sorry not until you open yours we'd love to work with you but unless it's a reciprocal
• point the whole idea of today's conversation was just to get to a reciprocal playing field a even playing
• there's one thing that we could change in this current narrative with China would be to establish reciprocal

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• commission terms of all the work that commission terms of all the work that we've done with licensed reciprocity
• we've done with licensed reciprocity we've done with licensed reciprocity uh with different legislation
• we've done related to military license related to military license related to military license reciprocity
• uh there's some language in reciprocity uh there's some language in reciprocity uh there's some language

Bills: SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 45, SR 47, SR 63, SR 66, SR 70, SR 85, SCR 14, SB 10, SB 11, SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• Sometimes we have reciprocal arrangements with surrounding states.
• Do we have a reciprocal arrangement there? I think we do.
• Do we have reciprocity between other states around us?

Bills: SB206, SB640, SB667, SB1344, SB1380, SB1423, SB1425, SB1436, SB1484, SB1500, SB1502, SB1503, SB1557, SB1562, SB1572, SB1644, SB1645, SB1794, SB1796, SB1806, SB1849, SB1984, SB2007, SB2074

Keywords: SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health, health care facility, municipality, county, ambulance service district, tribal entity, public entity, contract ambulance service, Oklahoma, 63 O.S. 2021 Section 1-2502, emergency clause

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• sure if my testifier does too, or I don't know if Miss Pollock has looked into that either, but reciprocity
• > is<00:32:07.519> there um we often ask well is there um we often ask well is there reciprocity
• do they um uh reciprocity do they um uh treat treat treat um<00:32:14.760> uh<00:32:15.159>
• that you're aware of but reciprocity that you're aware of Miss<00:32:41.679> poock<00:32:42.679
• <00:33:19.000> and<00:33:20.080> um<00:33:21.080> the reciprocity and um the reciprocity

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• It establishes access for visiting patients, providing reciprocity for non-Minnesota residents.
• It also incorporates reciprocity for tribal medical cannabis patients.
• for non- Minnesota providing reciprocity for non- Minnesota residents.<00:12:12.800> It<00:12
• It also incorporates reciprocity<00:12:15.120> for<00:12:15.440> tribal<00:12:15.920>
• > medical<00:12:16.320> cannabis reciprocity for tribal medical cannabis reciprocity for tribal

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis