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• Yeah, occupancy is the operative word there.
• A few things here: Boone County is not an occupancy county, so we don't abide by one.
• Boone County is not an occupancy county, so we don't abide by 137.082.
• And the counties that are occupancy, which I... Wild West. Yeah.
• Now, in reference to 137.082, it's just not the occupancy permit.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• “SP124FN expands the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a certificate of authority, enhances
• obtaining and maintaining a certificate obtaining and maintaining a certificate of<03:34:00.000>
• Escrowing entrance fees that are looked at as a measure of occupancy and days cash on hand can be used
• and days cash on measure of occupancy and days cash on hand<03:52:11.600> as<03:52:11.920>
• and a strong cash position occupancy and a strong cash position that<03:52:31.040> you<03:52:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Senator Regina Birdsell at the request of the Insurance Department. The bill would clarify that a birth mother’s health insurance is the primary policy for a newborn’s care unless the mother has no coverage or no employer-sponsored coverage. Birdsell and Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the measure simply codifies the department’s long-standing interpretation of existing law. Representative Miles asked whether the coverage would extend to a grandchild if a young woman on her parents’ plan had a baby, and Birdsell said it would. The hearing on SB 47 was then closed. The committee next heard Senate Bill 121, introduced by Grant Bosi for Senator Kevin Avard. The bill requires insurers to notify the Insurance Department when they stop writing an entire line of business or, in some cases, when they change Medicare Advantage offerings. Benton Court said the bill was prompted by disruption in the Medicare Advantage market, where consumers and the department were confused by carriers exiting, changing plans, or narrowing offerings. He said the department does not regulate Medicare Advantage itself, but does license the carriers, and the notice requirement would help the department advise consumers; he also said noncompliance could affect a carrier’s license and could lead to fines. Members discussed the notice period, and the department and AHIP indicated support for changing it from 120 days to 90 days to align with federal timing. The hearing was closed with plans to work on an amendment in subcommittee. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 247, introduced by Representative Brian Cole, which would prohibit network exclusion for pharmacies that refuse to dispense prescriptions when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost. Cole said the bill is meant to stop pharmacies from being forced to sell at a loss. Members questioned whether pharmacies voluntarily enter PBM contracts, whether the bill would raise consumer prices, and whether it would mainly affect independent pharmacies. Cole and others said the issue has changed over time because PBMs now control a much larger share of the market, and that the bill would let pharmacies refuse loss-making fills and direct patients to mail order instead. The discussion also noted that the bill excludes Medicare and Medicaid and that the current proposal does not create a middle-ground option for patients to pay a premium at the counter.

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• And in their IEP, the school is required to have certain counseling hours, speech therapy, occupational
• And in their IEP, the school is required to have certain counseling hours, speech therapy, occupational
• They also help with certification problems.
• They manage specialized training courses such as escort vehicle operations, certifications, and issues
• For the record, we had certificates too, but we've already handed them out, so just putting that on the

Keywords: 1182, all

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• ,<00:58:48.400> dangerous<00:58:48.799> narcotics, occupants, dangerous narcotics, occupants
• from the imposition of occupational from the imposition of occupational taxes<01:05:08.160> and
• In addition to property, occupational In addition to property, occupational insurance,<01:14:49.440><
• uh in the shift towards occupational uh in the shift towards occupational license<01:21:38.880><
• uh, 87 counties levy an occupational uh, 87 counties levy an occupational license<01:21:55.840><

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:11 Discussion of County Clerks’ Land Records Update 00:02:42 Discussion of Area Development Districts 00:22:48 Discussion of Legislative Measures 00:50:09 Discussion of Local Taxing Sources 01:02:33 Adjournment 01:29:16, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up an update from the Kentucky County Clerks Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. Testimony explained that legislation from the 2021 task force created funding and deadlines for counties to provide online search portals and complete a 30-year property record search, with a later move to a 60-year standard. Speakers said the money has been awarded to counties, but much of the work is still in progress because records must be scanned, indexed, and manually verified. They said only a handful of counties are fully compliant with electronic recording so far, while many are still working through staffing and vendor issues. They also noted that the 60-year standard may ultimately be easier and more efficient to complete than the 30-year standard, and that compliance is expected to improve by next summer. The clerks’ representatives also raised related issues, including deed fraud, the county document storage fee, and KDLA digitization grants. They said online recording can make deed fraud easier to attempt, so they expect to seek legislation next session to address it. They described an existing notification service available in many counties that alerts property owners when a document is recorded, which can help detect suspicious activity quickly. They also said the storage fee and separate county account structure has generally worked well, but that two recent KDLA grant cycles have not released money for clerks, limiting support for digitization work. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and verified, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive under KDLA control. Members asked about the balance in the KDLA fund, what the General Assembly could do to help lagging counties, and how much of the $25 million modernization funding had been spent. Witnesses said they did not have the current fund balance but would try to get it, that the main obstacle now appears to be staffing rather than additional money, and that the funds have been awarded but not fully expended because work is still ongoing. They emphasized that counties are helping one another and asked members to alert association leadership if any county is struggling. The committee then heard a presentation from Dan London, executive director of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District, who described area development districts as regional staff extensions and technical resources for cities and counties, and highlighted their role in coordinating regional services and partnerships across county lines.

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• Are there any occupational licensing currently that I'm just not aware of?
• Are there any occupational licensing currently that I'm just not aware of?
• Are there any occupational licensing currently that I'm just not aware of?
• Are there any occupational licensing currently that I'm just not aware of?
• :14:57.640> licensing Are there any occupational licensing Are there any occupational licensing

Bills: HB163, HB344, SB11, SB92, SB164, HB22, HB89, SB227, SB6

Keywords: income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, electric vehicles, registrations, license tax, public transportation, funding infrastructure, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety

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• Degree or a certificate from a community college or from a four-year college or university.
• campuses, it's also about retention and also persistence, and also completion of their degree or certificate
• This bill allows for our education. degree or a certificate from a community college or from a four-year
• Investment priorities prioritize programs leading to living wage jobs in high-demand occupations.
• Our students increased by 3% the number of CTE certificates that they received during the pandemic between

Summary: The committee first adopted its 2025-26 rules on a 7-0 roll call, then approved three consent items—AB 88, AB 240, and AB 313—on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The hearing then moved to AB 648, which would give community college districts the same zoning authority as the UC and CSU systems to build student and staff housing on property they own or lease. The author and supporters argued the bill would help address severe housing insecurity and homelessness among community college students, while opponents and some members raised concerns about local control, zoning exemptions, and the impact on nearby communities. AB 648 passed the committee on a 5-2 vote and was sent to the Local Government Committee. The committee next heard AB 466, which would require California Community Colleges and CSU campuses to provide organ and tissue donor registry information during student orientation, and request UC campuses to do the same. Supporters shared personal stories about transplants and donation, saying college orientation is a good opportunity to increase registrations. Some members worried about information overload during orientation and suggested campuses have flexibility in how they present the material, but the bill advanced on a unanimous 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 326 followed, proposing campus-by-campus external audits of the CSU every three years and public release of the audits. The author, faculty supporters, and a student argued that systemwide audits do not provide enough transparency about how money is spent at individual campuses, citing examples of financial mismanagement and fee increases. CSU opposed the bill, saying it already conducts annual consolidated external audits and that campus-level audits would add cost without added benefit. After extensive discussion about transparency, audit scope, and implementation, the bill passed 6-1 to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 335, which would create a California Black-Serving Institution Grant Program to support Black student success and broader underserved student services; supporters emphasized persistent equity gaps and low completion rates, while an opponent argued the bill needed to be carefully amended to comply with Proposition 209 and equal protection requirements. The transcript ends during that item’s discussion, before a final vote is shown.

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• opportunity to submit an occupational opportunity to submit an occupational licensing<01:22:20.320
• Remember, roughly 200 occupations in Kentucky currently require a state-issued occupational license.
• House Bill to licensing and occupations.
• be taken from the lic and occupations be taken from the lic and occupations committee<01:53:41.119
• returned to the lic and occupations returned to the lic and occupations committee. committee. committee

Keywords: 958, all

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• So, this is only focusing on the lowest-paying occupations in all the states.
• :43.280> with<00:29:43.480> a these graphs show occupations with a these graphs show occupations
• in all the lowest-paying occupations in all the states. states. states.
• . occupations. occupations.
• of wages for those specific occupations. of wages for those specific occupations.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Because it's not on the birth certificate.
• Because it's not on the death on the<05:17:26.718> birth<05:17:26.958> certificate.
• We can't call the birth certificate.
• committee issuing a a certific cificate. committee issuing a a certific cificate.
• committee can only issue a certificate committee can only issue a certificate if<05:55:50.558>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In California, it can take up to eight years or longer from start to occupancy to complete a multifamily
• electronic delivery for members who have consented to that for other general notices, and mail with certificate
• electronic delivery for members who have consented to that for other general notices and mail with certificate

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with AB 2002, which would clarify and extend the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 1.0) grant program to support regional governments, cities, and counties with housing element planning and technical assistance. Supporters from SCAG and CalCOG said REAP helped jurisdictions meet housing obligations and build capacity, while the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns the bill could create additional local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments, including emergency and permanent regulations, suballocation to subregions, and a three-year expenditure deadline. The bill was moved on a do-pass-as-amended basis and kept on call, along with the consent calendar. AB 1684 would bar homeowners associations from restricting a homeowner’s ability to install, use, or replace a home cooling system. Supporters argued cooling is a health and safety necessity during extreme heat, especially for vulnerable residents, while opposition from the Community Associations Institute said the bill needed more clarity on electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement of equipment. Committee amendments were summarized to require licensed electrical contractors where permits are needed, preserve HOA authority over unpermitted or unsafe installations, and require disclosure to buyers. The bill was approved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Senate Judiciary and kept on call. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes after the entitlement process begins, except for certain health, safety, and environmental exceptions. Supporters said it would reduce delays and costs in housing development, while special districts and water agencies opposed unless amended, warning the bill could improperly freeze later state, regional, or federal requirements. Senators raised concerns about overbreadth and operational conflicts, but the bill was moved do-pass as amended to Senate Local Government and kept on call. The committee also heard and advanced AB 2263, authorizing the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee housing with a preference for employees and annual reporting; AB 2270, which would adjust tax credit scoring for farmworker housing to reflect rural realities; AB 2118, which would refine AB 2011 streamlined approval rules for mixed-use and affordable housing; and AB 2050, the HOA reserve-funding bill, which would require associations to build reserves over time and add notice and safeguards, but drew opposition over enforcement and foreclosure concerns. Each of those bills was moved forward with amendments and kept on call for absent members.

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• that when you invest in career tech you take a student that completes with one year or twoyear certificate
• the career clusters changed, and to give you not too much detail, but an overview, that means the occupations
• see a lot of high school students transferring into the adult program for further education or certifications

Keywords: 914, all

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• Finally, the Health and Human Services Commission will create a certification form for the pregnant woman
• applied to the licensed capacity of a facility, so that there aren't questions of what day-to-day occupancy
• you drive your car and you don't get in accidents, what you do is you have a safe provider. ...certification

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• for years and years and years and the court was much much slower than it is today And the previous occupant
• To communicate the needs of the industry into the curriculum and the certifications that happen at the
• As a matter of fact, I'm currently in the process of my welding certification. at ACC here just because

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

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• I hold a certificate, a rehabilitation, and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from
• I hold a certificate, a rehabilitation, and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from
• of occupancy, but then I decide to build four homes on that.
• Having accurate identification documents, such as driver's licenses and birth certificates, is vital
• Just last month, Washington State announced that it would be issuing amended birth certificates in only

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with the most detailed discussion focused on AB 316, AB 251, AB 474, AB 1201, AB 464, and AB 614. AB 316 would prevent AI developers or deployers from arguing in civil cases that an AI system’s alleged autonomy absolves them of responsibility. Supporters framed it as a narrow guardrail to protect families, especially children, from harms like dangerous chatbots and deepfakes; opponents, including TechNet and the Chamber of Progress, raised concerns about possible strict-liability implications. The bill was moved out of committee to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 251 would let judges lower the burden of proof in elder abuse cases when a skilled nursing facility or RCFE intentionally destroys evidence. Supporters said the measure is needed because elder abuse victims are often unable to testify and records are vulnerable to spoliation, while opponents argued existing sanctions are sufficient and warned of more litigation. The bill passed, with committee members emphasizing the vulnerability of elder abuse victims. AB 474 sought to expand nonprofit home-sharing programs, including tax incentives for low-income homeowners and changes to housing law and lodger rules. Supporters said it would help older adults and low-income Californians avoid homelessness, but several members and the California Apartment Association raised concerns about removing lodger-law protections for homeowners; the author committed to keep working on the issue. The bill passed to Human Services. AB 1201 would give courts discretion to provide family reunification services to parents with certain violent felony convictions, rather than applying an automatic bypass. Supporters from Starting Over Inc. described personal experiences with permanent family separation and argued the bill would give parents a fair chance when the conviction is unrelated to child safety. Some members supported the measure but questioned whether domestic violence histories should be treated differently; the author said the bill still allows courts to deny services when reunification would endanger a child. The bill passed to Human Services. AB 464 addressed sexual abuse and retaliation in state prisons by extending reporting time after release, adding 90-day monitoring after reports, barring rehiring of confirmed abusers, and strengthening reporting and anti-retaliation rules. Survivors testified about abuse, retaliation, and failures in CDCR’s response; the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 614 would standardize the Government Claims Act filing deadline at one year for all claims. The author and supporters argued the current six-month deadline for injury and wrongful death claims is too short for victims to learn the process, find counsel, and gather evidence, while businesses often get a full year. A civil rights attorney and a family member of a deceased jail detainee testified in support, describing how the current deadline can block meritorious claims. The bill was presented for committee consideration as the hearing continued.

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• Those<00:41:28.720> certificates<00:41:29.280> of<00:41:29.440> guarantee<00:41:
• 30.000> issued Those certificates of guarantee issued Those certificates of guarantee issued by
• andor any occupant andor any occupant on<01:13:56.880> the<01:13:57.040> premises.
• c> a<01:46:56.400> better<01:46:56.560> tool<01:46:56.800> in occupant.
• Would that be a better tool in occupant.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We'll continue with our colleagues of staff and a gentleman that has dedicated 20 years, as our certificate
• As our certificate says to all of them, loyal and faithful service to the citizens of the state of South
• So do you envision that this DRE training would be included as part of the academy's certification process
• And post-2029, the consequence of an untrained officer or an officer that does not have the DRE certification
• The city of Cheraw was under British occupation.

Keywords: 977, all

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• not be somebody that's EMT-trained, but just making sure that people that are working in these occupations
• We also trained over 5,000 individuals that have earned their pesticide safety certification through
• For this new program, which is called the Water Resources Certificate Program, we developed that in fall
• We are also planning to develop a new certificate program similar to this undergraduate program, but
• Yeah, I was just on this new certificate program.

Keywords: 908, all

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• not be somebody that's EMT-trained, but just making sure that people that are working in these occupations
• We also trained over 5,000 individuals that have earned their pesticide safety certification through
• So for this new program, which is called the Water Resources Certificate Program, we developed that in
• We are also planning to develop a new certificate program similar to this undergraduate program, but
• Yeah, I was just on this new certificate program.

Summary: The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs. The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online. Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.

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• Well, that's just not accurate, because once we say that something is within the scope of an occupation
• But I think, you know, again, somebody that's been through many certifications in health care than just
• that's been through many I got somebody that's been through many I got more<00:48:28.319> certifications
• <00:48:28.960> in<00:48:29.200> healthcare<00:48:29.599> than more certifications
• in healthcare than more certifications in healthcare than just<00:48:30.079> EMT.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Today we are very honored to welcome over 250 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants
• , and occupational therapy students from across Texas to your Capitol.
• Occupational therapy is a vital profession that empowers individuals of all ages to live fuller, more
• We know that occupational therapy is not just about rehabilitation.
• We remain committed to policies that expand access to occupational therapy services across our state.

Summary: The Texas Senate convened with a quorum, heard the governor’s emergency message outlining priority issues for the session, including property tax relief, water supply and infrastructure funding, universal education savings accounts, teacher pay, career and technical education, creation of a Texas Cyber Command, and bail reform. The governor also submitted a State of the State message and several appointment nominations for Senate confirmation. The chamber then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions and recognitions for McAllen Day, UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day, Wise County Day, and Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day, along with visits from the Houston Realty Business Coalition, Cedar Creek Chamber of Commerce, Webb County/Laredo delegates, UT Dallas McDermott Scholars, Andrews County officials, and occupational therapy professionals and students. Several senators spoke in support of the recognitions, highlighting local economic development, higher education, public health, and regional history. McAllen was praised for its growth, business climate, and cultural significance; Laredo and Webb County were recognized for trade, the Washington’s Birthday Celebration, and cross-border ties; UTSA and UT Health were commended for research, cybersecurity, and health science work; and UT Dallas scholars were recognized for academic achievement and public service. Wise County, the East End of Houston, and Andrews County were also described in terms of their economic contributions and community heritage. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 27 for McAllen Day and Senate Resolution 32 for UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day without objection. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 11, which granted permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days between February 5 and February 11, by a recorded vote of 30 ayes and 0 nays. Additional resolutions listed on the calendar were adopted without objection, and the Senate recessed until noon on Wednesday, February 5.