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• Welcome to another Education Policy Committee. I believe we have quorum.
• Um, I think we will have an amendment, and it adds the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to our
• The Alabama Commission on Higher Education to our accountability task force.
• School Association, the Business Education Alliance.
• Alabama Commission on Higher Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education to<00:07:34.800><c> our

Bills: HB584 , HB604 , HB584 , HB604

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: marriage, religious solemnization, probate court, marriage license, traditional practices, HB604, Alabama veteran tag program, distinctive license plate, veteran license tag, radiation-exposed veterans, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, nuclear weapons cleanup, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, motor vehicle tag, special license plate, military and veterans affairs, Cold War veterans

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• Five must be members of ASRS and include an educator and employee of a political subdivision, a retired
• I've worked for the Arizona Department of Education and...
• Since I've been in Arizona for most all of those years, I've worked for the Arizona Department of Education
• and school finance and special education.
• submit a report to the governor and Legislature by January 1, 2027, and allows ADOA to accept and spend

Bills: HB2089 , HB2090 , HB2092 , HB2120 , HB2138 , HB2173 , HB2273 , HB2693 , HB2786

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes

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• Um, so, our first testifier is the Department of Education, uh, with comments.
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• So this was already heard in education, relating to community literacy labs.
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Bills: HB1877 , HB2006 , HB2167 , HB2224 , HB1626 , HB1690 , HB2012

Committee: House Human Services & Homelessness

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

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• Members, House Bill 2409 would establish the Arizona Artificial Intelligence Education Program to offer
• AI education courses each summer to every resident of the state.
• of Education to offer assistance to the schools to implement this program.
• of Education to offer assistance to the schools to implement this program.
• But as I need to look more deeply into the ethical, moral, and educational uses, I will vote present

Bills: HB2311 , HB2371 , HB2409 , HB2410 , HB2456 , HB2457 , HB4005

Committee: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Keywords: artificial intelligence, disclosure requirements, data privacy, minor protection, online safety, HB2371, Arizona divorce, family law, dissolution of marriage, AI arbitration, AI-assisted arbitration, automated dispute resolution, online arbitration, binding determination, recommendation, superior court appeal, de novo review, marital dissolution, spousal consent, minor children

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• monitoring these projects on a daily basis so that we can curb the overspending and the wasteful spending
• monitoring these projects on a daily basis so that we can curb the overspending and the wasteful spending
• outreach services to the educational outreach services to the general<00:58:42.960><c> public</c><00
• </c> Center to do these kind of educational Center to do these kind of educational outreach<01:01:53.839
• </c><01:04:03.280><c> and</c> short-term workforce education and short-term workforce education and training

Bills: SB2198 , SB2140 , SB3055 , SB3090 , SB3091 , SB3092 , SB2761

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue

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• We come into Senate Finance with a 2.7% overall increase in recurring spending.
• Focused on investments with early childhood education and care, public education, veteran service department
• Childhood educators are paid a good living wage through the wage and career lattice.
• There's $4.7 billion for public education.
• She did not spend $30 million between the last special session and now. No.

Bills: HB2 , SB145 , SB143

Committee: Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 143, which would raise caps on certain agriculture fees so they can keep pace with inflation. Senator Woods explained that the bill only adjusts fee ceilings, not automatic increases, and an amendment was adopted to tie the caps to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the U.S. Department of Labor. There was no public support or opposition testimony, and the bill was then passed on an 8-0 do-pass vote, with several members excused. The committee then took up Senate Bill 145, which would change the state audit system by raising thresholds for smaller local public bodies and creating a statewide federal single audit for state agencies. The State Auditor and DFA said the bill was intended to streamline audits, reduce delays, and align New Mexico with federal rules and other states, but multiple CPA and audit witnesses opposed the statewide single-audit concept, warning it could reduce transparency, weaken accountability, and increase the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. Committee members pressed for clarification on how the audit structure would work, which agencies would be covered, and whether DFA or independent auditors would conduct the work; the sponsors said amendments were needed to clarify the bill and remove problematic language, including the appropriation and references to gifts and donations. The committee adopted an amendment striking the appropriation language and then continued questioning without taking final action in the excerpt. The final portion of the meeting shifted to the House Bill 2 budget presentation. Committee members reviewed the Senate Finance version of the budget, which included about a 2.7% increase in recurring spending, 30% reserves, and major investments in health care affordability, early childhood, public education, housing, clean energy, water, and agriculture-related priorities. Members asked about water testing needs, water settlement funding, career technical education funding, and the contingency fund/disaster reserve structure. The presenters said some items still needed technical work and that additional adjustments would be made before final passage.

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• You know, they're just doing it pro bono basically as part of their education.
• Accredited programs are researched to show that they have a higher passage of national exams and they
• It's we're spending money on things already And people are saying it's working.
• We spend a lot of money on a lot of things.
• So I think that that's a better way to spend our money if we get someone specifically to get some of

Bills: HB3287 , HB2947 , HB3784 , HB3901 , HB4275

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: public health, domestic violence, human trafficking, healthcare facilities, hospital protocols, behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, micropigmentation, medical procedure, physician oversight, nursing certification, state regulations, psychological autopsy, mental health, suicide prevention, state health department, investigation

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• There are many other provisions in the bill, including reporting, education, outreach, and enforcement
• Thank you very much for spending time with us, especially on late-lit notice, and I feel like I understand

Bills: SB6271 , SB6174

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: mattress stewardship, producer responsibility, extended producer responsibility, EPR, mattress recycling, solid waste, landfill diversion, illegal dumping, recycling program, Department of Ecology, producer responsibility organization, PRO, renovator, retailer obligations, collection sites, bulk pickup, drop-off locations, waste management, environmental compliance, circular economy

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• You know, they're just doing it pro bono, basically, as part of their education.
• Accredited programs have research to show that they have a higher passage of national exams, and they
• Here in Oklahoma, for two decades, we've had a higher suicide rate than the national average.
• We spend a lot of money on a lot of things. But, you know, when we are introducing something.
• And having that person that will use and spend, you know, if we're giving money, Person that will use

Bills: HB3287 , HB2947 , HB3784 , HB3901 , HB4275

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: public health, domestic violence, human trafficking, healthcare facilities, hospital protocols, behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, micropigmentation, medical procedure, physician oversight, nursing certification, state regulations, psychological autopsy, mental health, suicide prevention, state health department, investigation

Summary: The Public Health Committee met for its first session and laid over House Bills 3884 and 4410. The committee then heard and advanced several bills. HB 3287 would require hospitals to post discreet notices in areas like X-ray, CAT scan, MRI, or bathrooms telling victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, or human trafficking how to alert staff and ensuring they are not discharged before appropriate reporting occurs; members discussed whether to include a phone number, and the bill passed 5-0. HB 2947 would allow clinics to bill Medicaid for services provided by master’s-level mental health interns working under supervision in accredited programs, with supporters saying it could help address rural workforce shortages; questions focused on supervision, liability, whether it would be limited to Medicaid, fiscal impact, and how many interns might participate, and it passed 5-0. The committee also considered HB 3784, as amended by a PCS, which would let permanent makeup artists come out from under physician oversight after three years of experience, while preserving supervision if they use prescription medications such as topical anesthetics; after clarification about the PCS, it passed 5-0. HB 3901 would create a psychological autopsy position in the Department of Health to review suicides and overdoses through voluntary family interviews and records review to improve prevention efforts; members raised questions about cost, whether the work should be housed elsewhere, the pilot nature of the proposal, and what data are currently collected, and it passed 5-0. Finally, HB 4275 would allow case managers and peer support specialists to be employed by cities and counties while keeping their certification, and it also passed 5-0. The meeting ended with adjournment and a notice that the committee would meet again the following Wednesday morning at 9:00.

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• And I have taken those words to mean listening closely to families, educators, and business owners who
• Number two, you know, look, the spending is getting a little bit out of control.
• much the last five years, maybe this year again, and that process is contributing to some excess spending
• Now, as we evolve as a larger state, I think one thing we shouldn't be doing is spending the way we are
• Now, as we evolve as a larger state, I think one thing we shouldn't be doing is spending the way we are

Bills: HB2014 , HB2156 , HB2180 , HB2554 , HCR2047 , HR2002

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

Bills: HB292 , HB307 , SB33 , HB292 , HB307 , SB33

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: economic development, incentives, transparency, compliance, Alabama Jobs Act, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, SB33, marriage, premarital class, conflict resolution, marriage license reform, probate judge, Administrative Office of Courts, AOC, domestic violence, intimate partner violence

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• Without dedicated and ongoing funding, courts may be forced to supervise higher-risk youth without the
• But just want to highlight counties already spend about 75% of our general funds on public safety and
• So rather than trying to build 39 different JRAs, we put that in one location and you have education,
• Overuse of confinement disrupts education, separates youth from their family, and often increases the
• Youth prison, as we all know, can significantly impact education and health outcomes.

Bills: HB2389 , HB2456

Committee: House Early Learning & Human Services

Keywords: juvenile justice, youth sentencing, juvenile rehabilitation, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, community supervision, community transition services, suspended disposition, less restrictive alternative, sentencing grid, juvenile confinement, juvenile prison, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health treatment, substance use disorder, chemical dependency, trauma-informed care, racial disparities, equity

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• And then we'll come back and we'll spend about 30 minutes on possible executive session if we've got
• PFOS and cancer and certain forms of brain cancer, which may be part of why the firefighters have a higher
• . and certain forms of brain cancer, which may be part of why the firefighters have a higher risk of
• I first off want to say that I thank my education from Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles.
• When we requested higher volume deliveries, we were able to get them.

Bills: HB2279 , HB2463 , HB1941 , HB2238

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: PFAS chemicals, agriculture, environmental impact, regulation, food safety, farmers, food security, Washington, support for farmers, cannabis, cooperatives, marijuana industry, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance

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• Education requirements are going to be changed to by rule.
• Education requirements are going to be changed to by rule.
• Education requirements are going to be changed to by rule.
• And those funds could be used to support public education and advocacy about midwifery care and scope
• </c><00:07:22.800><c> public</c> could be used to support public could be used to support public education

Bills: HB59 , HB128 , HB59 , HB128

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: early voting, electoral participation, voting centers, Alabama elections, absentee ballot, HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments

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• House Bill 3800 requires the Texas Workforce Commission to form an advisory board with higher education
• Last year, the governor directed the Higher Education Coordinating Board to create the Texas Healthcare

Bills: HB2564 , HB2760 , HB2765 , HB2898 , HB3260 , HB3800 , HB4341 , HB4396 , HB5195

Committee: Senate Economic Development

Keywords: Defense Economic Adjustment, grant applications, economic assistance, local government, Evaluation panel, judicial review, Texas Workforce Commission, unemployment compensation, legal proceedings, labor law, rural development, infrastructure, Texas economic fund, private investment, job creation, meteorological evaluation towers, wind resources, aviation safety, regulations, construction notice

Bills: SB 312 , SB 945 , SB 946 , SB 1367 , SB 1861 , SB 2044 , SB 2337 , SB 2403 , SB 2819 , SJR 54

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• So it does come down, it just, you know, obviously initially it starts at a higher rate and then as development
• It's important for our company and others like us to spend a lot of time in the early stages of housing
• We'll spend nine months a year planning before we even buy the house.
• billion dollars for the infrastructure we invest and that we need to be reimbursed for that after we spend

Bills: HB23 , HB363 , HB447 , HB954 , HB23

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, municipal utility district, petition, county clerk, water code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, traffic impact studies, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, extraterritorial jurisdiction, county authority

Bills: HB23 , HB23 , HB363 , HB447 , HB954

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest, county property tax, nonprofit-owned property, third-party review, property development, local government

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• education.
• Whether you're in your college years, you were spending Spending time on the 40 acres, living at Jester
• Through my time as chair of the Senate Education Higher education and K-12 committee.
• I know firsthand that Texas higher education is ground zero for innovation and education. educating the
• education for all Texans.

Bills: SB26 , SB28 , SJR36 , SB26 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• Our educators commit their lives to shaping the next generation of Texans.
• I always talk about education. education being the best equalizer we have in our society.
• Education gives us knowledge.
• I have a couple more questions, but on education, you know, I truly believe in education.
• Special education coming, $500 million or so a year from a bill on mine.

Bills: SB26 , SB28 , SJR36 , SB26 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement