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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- See, you did your homework, you tested, you, you completed the.
- They instead have pivoted to reimagine the current test as it currently is.
- And we can actually design a test that it's the needs of the next 50 years.
- This test was conceived in the 1960s. There's never been another one.
- So, for how many years are you testing?
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Transportation (7-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- She has gone through the required test, and every time she's submitted, she's had a new test that has
- she's submitted she's had a new test she's submitted she's had a new test that<00:35:19.520>
- <00:35:23.920>
being instead of all of those tests being instead of all of those tests being - They have been revoked, and they passed every test.
- I revoked and they passed every test.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its June 3 meeting and received an opening update on transportation revenues. Leadership noted that the gas tax formula dropped 4.1 cents on July 1, reducing road fund revenue by about $125 million, and warned that city, county, rural, and secondary road funding will be affected. The chair said the committee would likely have to be selective about transportation project requests given the reduced revenue outlook.
The main presentation was an update on the I-69 bridge project. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said the project is the missing link in the Henderson-Evansville corridor and is being delivered in three sections, with Kentucky leading section two. They said section two is a $933 million project, with Kentucky’s share described as $58 million and the balance Indiana’s, and that toll revenue will be used to finance the project through a TIFIA loan and Garvey bonds. Officials said Kentucky and Indiana have executed an agreement under House Bill 546 to use tolls, are working on a broader bi-state development agreement, and will ask the General Assembly next session to carry forward $150 million in general funds without conditions and to ratify the agreement. Members asked about the timeline, toll sharing, whether tolls would sunset, and whether US 41 bridges would remain open for local traffic; officials said construction is planned for 2027, tolling would begin in 2031, toll revenue would be shared 50/50, and at least one US 41 bridge would remain open for local use.
The committee then heard a combined update from the Department of Vehicle Regulation and the Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing on implementation of several recent changes. Officials reported that the new registration category for special-purpose vehicles is fully operational statewide, with all counties enrolled and 292 vehicles processed so far; they also said counties received at least five plates each and that the program is permissive, not mandatory. They described implementation of Senate Bill 43’s medical review board reforms and third-party driver’s license issuance framework, saying the medical review process has been updated and that third-party partners may eventually handle easier transactions such as renewals, name changes, and address changes, while initial issuances would remain at KYTC regional offices. They also reported that the sheriff’s inspection process has been integrated into CAVIS, reducing paperwork and fraud and improving tracking. Members asked about communication to counties and cities with differing local rules, the number of counties participating, and how to coordinate multiple policy changes; officials said all counties are enrolled, though not all have submitted applications, and that they are still finalizing the scope of third-party services.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor May 30th, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- Appointments, tests, and months... Every step of the way. Appointments, tests, and medications.
- We are both self-employed, and insurance didn't cover the testing and treatment that we needed.
- Two, testing braid hair or weave hair to determine whether or not there was any other kind of coating
- But they do have to test and do an inspection because once the prohibition comes down, then a retail
- Samquas, committee counsel, the bill as written only applies, only provides for the testing of these
Keywords:
health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's exactly why I'm just looking at the test.
- Take the test, and if they pass, they pass; if they don't, they don't.
- I also know that there were people passing around tests before.
- So just because you necessarily pass a test doesn't mean you actually can do the test.
- My nurse practitioner sent all of my results of all of the tests to him. Thank you.
Bills:
HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794, HB46
Keywords:
peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, disclosure, next of kin, public information, deceased persons, privacy rights, patient solicitation, marketing practices, healthcare regulation, task force, deceptive advertising, nurse aide, certification, Texas Board of Nursing, healthcare workforce, nursing standards
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration Work Session on HB 145, HB 271 (02/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- , okay, licensed social worker test is too high a bar?
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okay worker uh professional test okay worker uh professional test okay licensed - <00:10:58.079>
social <00:10:58.360>worker <00:10:58.760>test <00:10:59.560>is - I do not have unable to pass the test I do not have that<00:11:15.120>
data <00:11:15.560> - it's an academic test or practical skills test, that would actually just be more relevant to what people
Summary:
The subcommittee hearing focused on House Bill 271, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). The chair and several members expressed reservations about repealing a requirement that was only created in 2021, arguing that licensure should include some measurable demonstration of competency and that it is too early to judge whether the current standard is working. Members also raised concerns about the social work compact and the lack of uniformity across states, saying that changing the requirement now could undermine the standards New Hampshire agreed to at the outset.
Testimony in support of the bill argued that the LSWA exam is a barrier for applicants because the level is intended for people without formal social work education, and the exam is the same national exam used for licensed social workers. The witness said there is only one LSWA in New Hampshire, so there is little pass/fail data, but noted that the Association of Social Worker Boards reported 78% of its membership favored retaining the exam. Supporters also emphasized that LSWA holders complete 30 hours of training and extensive supervised hours, and that they are not intended to work independently. Opponents or skeptics questioned whether the exam is the right measure for this role and asked for data showing actual failures or barriers.
The discussion turned to possible alternatives, including a different exam, a practical skills assessment, or broader rulemaking authority for the board to set LSWA criteria. One suggestion was to amend the law to give the board authority to develop appropriate standards in rulemaking, rather than naming a specific exam in statute. Members also discussed whether the board could create a more suitable assessment and noted that the current law requires a national proctored examination approved by the board, but there is no national exam specifically for LSWA. No final vote or action was taken in the excerpt, and the subcommittee indicated it would gather more information, including the existing rule language, before moving the bill forward.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- This system stands and has been proven and stood the test of time, and it is audited.
- This system stands and has been proven and stood the test of time, and it is audited.
- This system stands and has been proven and stood the test of time, and it is audited.
- This system stands and has been proven and stood the test of time, and it is audited.
- opportunity for this opportunity to test opportunity for this opportunity to test thank<00:34:59.119
Summary:
The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism.
Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments.
Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 118 May 12th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are just concerned that we have students who are taking a tech-use test, not a test of academic
- Fourth-grade tests, their paper-pencil tests, to still have the option to do so.
- In Colorado, third- and fourth-grade students take the English CMAS test, the math CMAS test, and in
- Math CMAS test, and in fourth grade also the social studies CMAS test.
- And studies show that those who take online tests score generally lower than those taking paper tests
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:33 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- the House had a pretty vigorous debate about whether or not these credits should include an income test
- As far as I remember, we lost that debate, and this credit does not have an income test.
- Chair, Madam, the tax credit doesn't have an income test.
- There is no test for income.
- I wonder if it might be time to look closer at an income test.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, this I think was the first major test of our ability to work together under this power-sharing
- agreement, and I'm really pleased that we passed that test and delivered a budget resolution on time
- agreement, and I'm really pleased that we passed that test and delivered a budget resolution on time
- > You know, this I think was the first You know, this I think was the first major<00:09:25.200>
test - and delivered um a we passed that test and delivered um a uh<00:09:34.240>
budget <00:09:34.680
Bills:
HF601
Keywords:
agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, 1183, house
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- talking about harmful content as already defined in the penal code, which has to pass a three-pronged test
- That three-part test is also a subjective test based on community standards. say that it is somewhat
- Let's walk through the three-part test and see how that fits. Can you read back test number one?
- But, you know. as defined in Supreme Court precedent, I don't believe that that would meet the test for
- We don't want our teachers to suddenly be subjected to lawsuits, subjective tests.
Bills:
HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51
Keywords:
nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to view the case test, and we're going to view the budget. Okay.
- We see they're passing all these tests. That's what we expect to see.
- We're going to view the case test, and we're going to view the budget. Okay.
- We see they're passing all these tests. That's what we expect to see.
- After the vendor is selected, what will the process for beta testing and testing include?
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 10, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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this <00:10:17.360>test <00:10:17.760>to <00:10:18.079>all - <00:10:19.120>
uh <00:10:19.360>law able to provide this test to all uh law able to - provide this test to all uh law enforcement<00:10:20.079>
entities <00:10:21.040>in <00 - <00:10:36.959>
Um, test. also standardized questions. - Um, test. also standardized questions.
Bills:
HB0032
Keywords:
English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Mobile County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- It is now required for every athlete to be tested for sickle cell, whether it be basketball, football
- "Aren't all babies tested, right?" >> Aren't all babies tested, right?
- >> So, all babies are tested. That was started back in 1987. Actually, Alabama led the way.
- We're the very first state to start testing for sickle cell. >> So, why would athletes need to because
- have sickle cell trait and you see urine in your blood, you should be going to your doctor to be tested
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- tested positive for at least one drug.
- And 67% of the population tested positive for two or more substances.
- And then when you break that down a little more and you look at that, 7,455 that tested positive, 48%
- So can you tell me what percentage of the population is testing positive for substance use?
- percent of those of that number that was tested that tested positive for substance abuse.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- My biggest concern on the bill is testing.
- So I'm concerned about the testing.
- So I'm concerned about the testing. That is not...
- So this is my biggest concern: how the testing will include diversity, how much testing is already being
- After being in the classroom for 25 years, it was like more testing.
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
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- if you go in for a mammogram and the doctor says to you, we see something, you need supplemental testing
- , that you would not have to have a co-pay for that supplemental testing.
- if you go in for a mammogram and the doctor says to you, we see something, you need supplemental testing
- , that you would not have to have a co-pay for that supplemental testing.
- we're doing it is because people often can't afford the next step when you do need the supplemental testing
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 932, which would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging under state-regulated insurance policies. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce delays in follow-up testing after abnormal mammograms and noted support from medical and cancer advocacy groups. Senators Arrington and Sharief spoke in favor, and the bill was reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered CS for SB 160 on CPA licensure. The sponsor said the bill adds additional pathways to licensure in Florida without lowering standards and is similar to measures being considered in other states. The Florida Institute of CPAs supported the bill, and it was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up a water management district bill, described as a comprehensive measure to increase transparency in planning, funding, budgeting, reporting, and business practices while making historic investments in Everglades restoration. Senators asked about the role of the Legislative Budget Commission and whether the bill would affect the Lake Okeechobee system operating manual; the sponsor said those issues were still being worked through and that the bill was focused on accountability and transparency. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard SB 50 on coastal resiliency and mangroves. The bill promotes nature-based solutions such as mangroves, living seawalls, and oyster reefs, and requires DEP to establish related rules and study effects on flood risk and insurance premiums. An amendment providing $250,000 from the Resilient Florida Trust Fund for a feasibility study was adopted without objection. The bill drew broad support from environmental and coastal groups and was reported favorably. SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification was temporarily postponed and not heard, and the committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So testing really focused on the long-term care facilities, which makes up 62% of this population, and
- So testing really focused on the long-term care facilities, which makes up 62% of this population, and
- So testing really focused on the long-term care facilities, which makes up 62% of this population, and
- During our testing, we were not able to confirm balances for 20 of the 59 providers that we tested.
- During our testing, we were not able to confirm balances for 20 of the 59 providers that we tested.
Summary:
The committee approved the January 16, 2024 minutes without objection. Members then heard a presentation from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on its December 2024 performance audit of the Department of Human Services’ outstanding provider debt in Minnesota’s Medicaid fee-for-service program. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall said the audit was launched after the office noticed a large accounts receivable balance during the state financial statement audit and became concerned that DHS did not understand the extent of the overpayments, had poor data, and planned to forgo recovery of some recoverable balances.
Deputy Legislative Auditor Lori Lyson explained that DHS had reported $51.7 million in provider debt across about 2,500 providers in fiscal year 2023, with testing focused on long-term care facilities and the largest balances. The audit concluded DHS did not comply with legal requirements and lacked adequate internal controls. Findings included that DHS had not attempted to recover more than $40 million since collection notices were last sent in 2015 and 2019; that the department planned to write off some balances under $1,000 and some older than six years despite the auditors’ view that at least some of that debt may still be recoverable; that DHS overstated accounts receivable in its financial reporting because it had not updated its allowance calculation since 2019; and that MMIS data were insufficient to verify balances, with 20 of 59 sampled providers not reconciling and many dates inaccurate.
In response to member questions, the auditors said the overpayments appeared to be routine program adjustments rather than fraud, but the department could not explain many of them because detailed data are only retained for about three years. They also said they did not know which specific DHS leader approved not collecting the debt, and that responsibility for recovery appeared split between program and finance staff, with each pointing to the other. The auditors recommended DHS recover the debt where possible, improve internal controls, retain better documentation, ensure accurate financial reporting, and work with the legislature if needed to clarify recovery authority.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force Jun 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- sites. ...and criminalize the possession of safe consumption and testing sites.
- Right now, and it is illegal for somebody to possess a test kit to test for that.
- Yes, thank you for a test money. Great job.
- In Florida, coroners have been required to test for kratom in every autopsy since 2020.
- The sale of a new drug without FDA approval and the rigorous safety testing required for such approval
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Health - Room 216, 27 January, 2026; 3:00 PM
Public Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm an advocate for competency-based testing.
- Um, I think sanitation and a law test.
- um competency based testing. um competency based testing.
- , as testing, as testing, if<00:53:49.520>
they <00:53:49.760>have <00:53:50.000> - like they can test and pass. Why not? like they can test and pass. Why not?
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 3, a Medicaid and certificate-of-need measure described as a revised version of a bill vetoed by the governor the previous year. The bill would remove a prohibition on a psychiatric residential treatment facility in one county from Medicaid participation, add 20 beds for a Madison County facility, allow crossover status for a Harrison County hospital, require MC to obtain a certificate of need for facilities outside the original Jackson campus area, increase capital expenditure limits, and remove the provision the governor had objected to. Members discussed whether the bill was really a study item or a substantive new requirement, especially a provision tied to acute adult psychiatric units treating uninsured patients or paying a fee. The chair explained the policy concern as preventing “cherry-picking” of insured patients and shifting more uncompensated care to public facilities. The committee voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it, then voted to rise and report.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2453, a clarifying bill on window tinting/glazing exemptions. The sponsor explained that current law requires a physician’s affidavit for an exception, and the bill would clarify that licensed optometrists, along with physicians, may sign the affidavit for people whose eyes are sensitive to light. After brief questions, the committee again voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it. The chair said the two bills were being moved quickly to the docket room for processing and that the committee would reconvene immediately afterward.
The final portion of the meeting was a hearing on Senate Bill 2566 involving the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The chair explained that the hearing was prompted by complaints from last session about inspectors being overly aggressive, fines for technical violations, and delays or problems with licensing. Board representatives said the newly appointed board had met for the first time, elected officers, and intended to focus on workforce development, easing burdens on the industry, and protecting public health and safety. They said the board had already restored prior passing scores for exams, adjusted work-permit timing to help students, reviewed contracts and staffing, and planned further meetings. Members and the chair discussed possible legislative changes, including mobile barber establishments, reducing fines, and extending license terms from two years to three years, with the chair asking the board to work with Senator Johnson on amendments before the deadline.