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• In a design-build process. We do not. This is a future facility.
• We are elongating that process a lot.
• That's the thing that we're missing in this process.
• We managed the process. That, I think, has been very positive.
• Yeah, I think it's already maybe a process that we could follow.

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• excuse me, certification methods, strengthens oversight of the Do Not Hire Registry and aligns due process
• The process has to be. to be completed before a student would be eligible for the program. Okay.
• Well in this case we are saying that that whole process process has gone through the process.
• As the bill travels through the process...
• Chair Creighton and your staff as the bill moves through the process. Thank you very much.

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension

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• issue by simplifying the jury excusal process for our aging population.
• So as you can see, you know, the process is just not working.
• A responsive self-petition process can change that.
• That process can be used if CPS has not, or is not willing to, investigate the case.
• A child's unverified application alone triggers this process.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a series of Assembly bills, with no formal votes taken because the committee was operating without a quorum and repeatedly noted that motions and votes would occur later when a quorum was present. Several measures drew broad support and no opposition, while others generated both support and opposition testimony on policy and legal grounds. AB 1744, the Clear Labels, Clear Seas Act, would prohibit sunscreen products marketed as reef safe, reef friendly, or similar terms from containing chemical UV filters. The author and student supporters said the bill is a truth-in-labeling measure meant to prevent greenwashing and protect marine ecosystems; Consumer Reports also supported it. No opposition was offered, and senators praised the student advocates. AB 713 would allow undocumented students at UC, CSU, and community colleges to access campus jobs. The author, a law professor, and many student and immigrant-rights organizations supported it, arguing it would reduce exploitation and improve affordability and retention; a few opponents argued it would conflict with federal law. Committee members expressed strong support and personal reflections on the issue. AB 1359 would let people age 80 and older opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note, and supporters said it would reduce burdens on older adults and people with Alzheimer’s or other conditions; there was no opposition. AB 2563 would standardize and clarify definitions of sex discrimination across California codes. Supporters, including women’s rights and reproductive health groups, said it would strengthen and harmonize protections; opponents argued it would blur distinctions between sex and gender identity and create legal conflicts. AB 1705 would require websites hosting sexually explicit content to verify consent for depicted persons before upload; supporters framed it as a response to nonconsensual pornography, while TechNet opposed the bill as overbroad for sites that prohibit such content, though Senator Wiener said he would support it while seeking further privacy-related amendments. The committee also heard AB 1940 on menopause-related workplace protections, with supporters saying it would clarify existing rights and improve workplace awareness, while the Chamber of Commerce opposed expanding the protected-class framework and urged reliance on reasonable accommodation law. AB 1824 would incorporate ICWA and Cal-ICWA protections into the Probate Code to prevent guardianship proceedings from being used to bypass tribal child welfare protections; tribal representatives and advocates strongly supported it and no opposition appeared. AB 2115 would issue a formal legislative apology to California Native peoples for historic state violence and discrimination and place a commemorative plaque at the Capitol; Native leaders and allies supported it, and committee members offered strong remarks in favor. AB 2076 would add nitrous oxide to age-verification restrictions on dangerous online products, prohibit purchase with gift cards or store credit, and increase penalties for large sellers; supporters cited youth misuse and public safety harms, and TechNet/CCIA moved from opposition to neutral. AB 2783 would expand court reporter licensure reciprocity and extend a remote court reporting pilot, with support from court reporters and the Judicial Council and no opposition. AB 1916 would include American Sign Language interpreters in the court interpreter collective bargaining framework; interpreters and disability advocates supported it, while the Judicial Council opposed it, saying the act was designed for spoken-language interpretation and the amendment did not fully resolve implementation concerns.

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• The review process will include industry leaders who work outside academia and will ensure that every
• It removes from the educational decision-making process those who know most about it: the faculty.
• We already have processes, as we've heard today, to establish the curriculum in a way that meets the
• You know, it's just a process.
• The process that's in this piece of legislation is really at the institutional level.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• In the process, we didn't have time.
• In the process, we didn't have time.
• These are not the responsibility of a process server.
• We are no longer just process servers.
• They can set that, and they can continually address that throughout the process.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Look, we want to keep the caps for us, but let us handle the claims process—strictly the claims process
• That are in the process of developing a license database.
• The language in this process is very, very important; we need to get it correct.
• Again, the same process of verification through HSC does have to happen.
• Okay, so that process is already working. Mr.

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• The bill also diminishes faculty governance and disregards the accreditation processes already in place
• In terms of organizational process and structure, you should view the faculty senate as the tactical
• It removes from the educational decision making process those who know most about Dr.
• We already have processes, as we've heard today, to establish the curriculum in a way that meets the
• We are making sure that the board of regents are involved in that process.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

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• We've given up a lot in this process.
• Months, and that was going to be a process that he had to learn.
• HB 138 is the result of that process.
• Was that addressed at all in your thought processes, Madam Chair?
• That happens in this legislative process all the time.

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• An exemption is an admission that the mandate should not exist in the first place.
• An exemption is an admission that the mandate should not exist in the first place.
• That's also part of the current process.
• It also adds statistical analysis of the case processing times of the judge.
• fish and game to dees and that process fish and game to dees and that process is<05:16:41.360>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• little time to describe a new process little time to describe a new process our<00:22:38.600>
• <00:45:53.839> of filled we're also in the process of filled we're also in the process of
• They are in the process of transferring others.
• We do a competitive grant process, and from that process we really do pull out what the priorities and
• This is still a very manual process.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We have to start and begin somewhere in this process.
• We have to start and begin somewhere in this process.
• Senate Bill 431, as amended, imposes the LAT on the resale of admission to live entertainment by a reseller

Keywords: 909, all

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• What's the normal process for that? Mr.
• A parent can request that, and so it's a very similar process.
• And it's been a very much of a learning process.
• But again, as an elementary principal, I went through a process a long time ago.
• I don't know if folks have ever had to do that, but it's a really difficult process.

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• inadmissibility, it may be overcome if... ...the court finds that the statements are otherwise admissible
• finds that the statements are the court finds that the statements are otherwise<02:03:51.920> admissible
• <02:03:53.119> under<02:03:53.440> applicable otherwise admissible under applicable
• otherwise admissible under applicable rules<02:03:54.159> of<02:03:54.320> evidence<02

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• screening process. Thank you. screening process. Thank you.
• We have a process.
• We have a process.
• process. Thank you, Mr. Chair. process. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• completed by the 62J process. completed by the 62J process.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I would submit to you that the process for a plaintiff to present damages with respect to an unborn child
• But that's how that process would play out. Okay.
• Judges hold up the standards as to what's admissible and what isn't.
• It's inherently a human process still in inputting court activities, so there's room for error.
• it is occurring, and I very much hear the concerns... ...needs application process to determine the

Summary: The committee first heard HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor said the bill restores the rights of law-abiding 18-year-olds. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters from Gun Owners of America and Florida Carry arguing that adults 18 and older should have equal Second Amendment rights and that current law is inconsistent with other adult responsibilities, while opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates, students, parents, and Parkland-related speakers, said the bill would reverse a post-Parkland safety measure and increase risks of suicide, accidental shootings, and school violence. Several members debated the bill, with opponents emphasizing Parkland, the Florida State shooting, and public polling showing broad opposition; supporters stressed parental responsibility, mental health, and constitutional rights. HB 133 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote of 13 yeas, with several members voting no. The committee then took up CS/HB 289, which would revise Florida’s wrongful death law to allow parents to recover damages for the death of an unborn child. The sponsor said the bill is intended to let grieving parents seek civil remedies, and members questioned how it would apply in situations involving surrogacy, rape, ectopic pregnancy, medical care, and damages calculations. The sponsor said the bill would not allow suits against the mother, would not apply to lawful non-negligent medical care, and would be handled through ordinary wrongful death damage proof before a jury. Public testimony was again split: supporters from pro-life and faith groups said the bill recognizes unborn children and aligns Florida with many other states, while opponents from civil liberties, reproductive rights, and advocacy groups warned it could be used to target abortion providers, helpers, and even families or businesses in miscarriage-related cases, and could be weaponized by abusive partners. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 289, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• So the standardization of cognitive assessment tests is a big step and one step forward in the process
• So the standardization of cognitive assessment tests is a big step and one step forward in the process
• So the standardization of cognitive assessment tests is a big step and one step forward in the process
• Is there any involvement through Medicaid or anything like that to assist in this process?
• <02:35:48.640> your not for better helping process your not for better helping process your

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1462 on crisis services. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Department of Health supported expanding behavioral health crisis services as an alternative to arrest or incarceration. Witnesses said additional crisis sites would help divert people in mental health crisis to appropriate care, and the Department of Health described its current crisis center in Ewa, including the need for renovations such as a padded room and the time required to get the facility operational. In response to questions, the department estimated the Ewa center’s budgeted cost at about $4.3 million, not including rent or startup repairs, and said a second site’s cost would depend on whether it was freestanding or attached to an existing facility. The committee then heard House Bill 700 on cognitive assessments. The Executive Office on Aging supported the bill’s intent but asked that it be amended to make assessments optional rather than mandated, to pilot the program first, and to allow flexibility in handling HIPAA-protected data. SHPDA also supported the measure but said it should not be mandatory and suggested that payers reimburse for assessments when requested by patients, families, or physicians. The Alzheimer’s Association and caregivers strongly supported standardizing cognitive assessments to improve early detection and access to newer treatments, while noting the existing opt-out provision. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill but asked that the age 65 threshold be removed because cognitive decline can begin much earlier for people with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and related conditions. In response to a question, the Office on Aging said a pilot project could likely be done for about $150,000, with data security being the main added cost. The final bill discussed was House Bill 237 on peer support programs. Testimony from Family Hui Hawaii, Early Childhood Action Strategy, peer support workers, and families described peer-to-peer programs as a cost-effective way to reduce isolation, strengthen families, and provide long-term community support. Speakers said these programs help parents and caregivers navigate crises, child welfare involvement, addiction recovery, and other challenges, and can have lasting benefits for children’s development and family stability. Several witnesses tied the bill to broader state goals, including infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and child welfare reform. Written testimony from about a dozen organizations and individuals was also noted in support.

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• So they focus on different challenges, different design processes.
• These college students got to experience the whole aspect of the construction process.
• That process began with reimagining our guiding statements, and I love where we landed.
• I think North Dakota would be well served to really think about having a tech school process, a system
• So we did that process.

Summary: The committee reconvened at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Dr. Flanagan and college leaders about NDSCS’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce training, and facilities needs. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, growing enrollment, and new or expanding programs in aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker training, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also emphasized the college’s partnerships with industry, including John Deere, Fargo Jet Center, Sanford, and Comdel Innovation, and said NDSCS plans to seek approval next session for a revenue bond to build a new dorm and to remodel the library into academic and allied health space. Allied health dean Deb Smith testified that her division is at capacity and needs a simulation center, more lab and classroom space, and expanded dental and OTA facilities to meet demand and accreditation needs. Committee members questioned Flanagan and staff about workforce shortages, especially faculty pay, and whether the college can staff additional growth. Flanagan said the biggest challenge is recruiting instructors because industry pays more, but noted some health care and adjunct hiring is possible because of schedule flexibility and benefits. He also discussed shifting resources away from lower-demand programs like power sports toward higher-demand areas such as automotive and aviation maintenance. Members also asked about the college’s identity as a technical institution, with Flanagan arguing North Dakota would benefit from a more defined tech-school system. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs across subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, noting that dual credit and early entry account for about 5.9% of total credit hours and 2.7% of formula funding. The analysis showed subsidized dual credit tuition revenue of about $5.5 million and unsubsidized revenue of about $2.9 million, with some institutions showing margins and others losses depending on the model. Members discussed whether K-12 funding should also be reflected, how payments to high schools and teachers are structured, and whether tuition-free dual credit would require replacing both tuition revenue and the current dual credit scholarship. No votes were taken; the committee simply received the presentations and discussed the findings.

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• They kind of, it's not under discussion. process every year, but it's sort of less flexibility and less
• It's along the process somewhere, right?
• A program, they have to go through a public process that could take a year or two, and then they have
• And so I wonder if that process could be sped up a little.
• So that is definitely something that I will be also advocating for as we move through this process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Okay, so they would have a checklist for their vetting process is what we're looking for and have more
• make clarification that this bill does not amend the act or alter existing collective bargaining processes
• make clarification that this bill does not amend the act or alter existing collective bargaining processes
• It would invite much more litigation challenging each step of the bond funding process, beginning with
• It would invite much more litigation challenging each step of the bond funding process, beginning with

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• All forms of employment and admissions.
• further into the democratic process. further into the democratic process.
• <02:54:38.240> You<02:54:38.479> said process of transitioning.
• You said process of transitioning.
• <02:54:58.560> an far into the transitioning process an far into the transitioning process

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