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• We've had conversations with West Oʻahu about the vision of a graduate program and how that might be
• He did not support my vision, and so I think he said something like, you're on your own at Manoa, but
• No, his vision was to create a very dynamic hub with the film building and the studio complexes that
• One is the industry side of things, and that's DBEDT and DBEDT sharing its vision and work.
• I agree, but I think we are fully capable of managing a vision across the discipline.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Where there is vision, may we plant seeds of understanding; where there is cynicism, may we nurture the
• Members, could you please take your... itself where there is Vision may we itself where there is Vision

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There being 13 ayes and zero nays. Motion prevails. The Chair lays out House Bill 513.
• There being 13 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 13 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 13 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
• Out of those surveys, 80% of nurse practitioners were charged zero fees.

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

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• Council we um a nutshell um the DD Council we um achieve<00:02:08.039> our<00:02:08.239> vision
• > the<00:02:09.160> DD<00:02:09.720> act<00:02:10.640> um achieve our vision
• through the DD act um achieve our vision through the DD act um we<00:02:10.879> use<00:02:11.039
• Our activities, similar to the DD Council, are authorized under the DD Act, and we share a vision to
• that involves our participants, along with their circles of support, to be able to look at their vision

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on the Developmental Disabilities Council and related agencies. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities outlined its 2025 legislative priorities, including a pilot project for guardian ad litem and capacity evaluations in guardianship/conservatorship cases, a supported decision-making bill, a health disparities study for people with disabilities, an ABLE savings outreach/staffing measure, a Medicaid buy-in proposal, an adult changing tables equity bill, and a resolution on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Council representatives emphasized that supported decision-making would complement tools like powers of attorney and medical releases, and that the health disparities study would help identify unmet needs by ZIP code and improve state data on the intellectual and developmental disability population. The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii described its role as the research and training arm within the DD system, working with the DD Council and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center. It reported activities such as interdisciplinary training, community education, technical assistance, research collaborations, the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, publications, telehealth, ECHO Autism, and counseling for Maui fire survivors. The center said it leveraged about $16 million in outside funding last year and highlighted goals focused on workforce development, community capacity, research with direct participation from people with disabilities, and accessible dissemination of information. The Hawaii Disability Rights Center, the state’s protection and advocacy agency, supported the Council’s priorities, especially supported decision-making, which it said could help some people avoid guardianship while preserving liberty and reducing state resource use. The center also raised concerns about the DD system budget and urged legislators to review whether the Developmental Disabilities Division is requesting enough funding, noting possible backsliding in services and eligibility. The Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health then outlined its statewide waiver program serving just over 3,500 people, its service array, and its budget request for increased waiver funding, a federal initiatives coordinator, and IT upgrades to comply with the new HCBS access rule; no votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• I would probably defer to the president and the new athletics director on what their vision is.
• I would probably defer to the president and the new athletics director on what their vision is.
• athletics director so that he or she can put their stamp on it and make sure that it aligns with their vision
• athletics director so that he or she can put their stamp on it and make sure that it aligns with their vision
• That he or she can put their stamp on it and make sure that it aligns with their vision.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education heard several Senate concurrent resolutions related to University of Hawaiʻi programs, audits, and workforce development. Testimony on SCR 50, which urged establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Maui campus, was strongly supportive, with witnesses citing the state’s nursing shortage and Maui’s acute physician and nurse shortages. The committee later recommended passage with a technical HD1 amendment, and the measure was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee also heard SCR 137, SCR 138, and SCR 142, all involving proposed audits. SCR 137 sought a performance audit of the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation; the Foundation opposed it, and the chair recommended deferral after noting the legislative auditor’s view that the office lacks jurisdiction over the private nonprofit. SCR 138 proposed a management and performance audit of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy, and SCR 142 proposed an audit of the UH Mānoa athletics department. UH representatives provided comments on both, with athletics explaining existing NCAA-required financial audits, internal performance evaluations, and a strategic plan that includes self-review. The committee ultimately recommended passage of SCR 138 and SCR 142 with technical HD1 amendments. For SCR 192, which proposed a veterinary medicine expansion working group, UH and other witnesses discussed the idea of exploring a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, but the chair said a community college is not the appropriate venue for a doctoral program. The committee recommended substantial HD1 changes removing Windward Community College from the title and shifting the effort to the UH system level, adding the UH president or designee and a Hilo campus representative to the working group; the amended resolution was adopted. The committee also heard SCR 193, calling for community colleges to identify bachelor’s degree and workforce pathways aligned with regional needs, and SCR 203, which sought exploration of an Alzheimer’s disease research center and federal funding requirements; both drew supportive comments and no opposition. The meeting recessed briefly for lack of quorum, then reconvened for decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.

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• So I asked him to write a statement since we are really interested in what individuals' vision is for
• And he says, Dear Chair Harrell, my vision for higher education in Florida focuses on ensuring access
• His leadership, his vision throughout our community for Baptist Health has been amazing and significant
• And my vision, as a trustee if appointed, would be to focus on student success, ensuring a quality education
• The vision for FIU is to be a top 30 public university.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education convened with a quorum and first took up CS for SB 1694 on technology education. The bill would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and would encourage high school computer science courses that include AI to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal settings. The bill sponsor and several supporters emphasized preparing students for an AI-driven workforce while teaching critical evaluation and ethical use; one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the need to preserve real-world skills. Senator Davis supported the measure and suggested introducing similar instruction earlier, possibly in middle school. The committee voted the bill favorably, with Senator Leak later recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a large block of confirmations for higher education boards, including appointees to Tallahassee State College, the University of South Florida, the University of North Florida, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally highlighted backgrounds in education, health care, law, business, technology, and public service, and described priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, affordability, fiscal responsibility, and institutional growth. One nominee to Tallahassee State College was asked about low NCLEX pass rates and said the college had a plan approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Another nominee discussed Florida Poly’s STEM mission, and several members praised the nominees’ community ties and professional experience. After hearing the appointees, the committee voted to report the block of confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The committee then received a high-level overview of the higher education budget, totaling $11.9 billion, with major emphasis on workforce training and development. Highlights included increases for school district workforce education, the Florida College System, workforce development capitalization, a rural educator recruitment program, funding for the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s literacy and math initiatives, UF’s autism and neurodevelopment center, and a postsecondary guardian program for campus security. Members asked a brief question about a workforce fund transfer, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds added. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Today, I want to share an exciting vision for the future.
• A vision made possible by proposed changes to our enabling legislation as outlined in House Bill 15092
• To realize this vision, we are seeking your support for the following key legislative changes.
• funding to elevate our research institutions, and Texas needs these research institutions, and the vision
• The Texas Healthcare Workforce Fund is designed to put that same vision and foresight into our workforce

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• last February, and he is here today to tell you about the steps Tarleton has taken so far and the vision
• Together, we can all lean into a better vision of the future for these places. and make a generational
• I just want to congratulate you for having the vision and starting this process.
• We made it in 2019 when we started developing our 2030, our future-focused strategic vision.
• It was a 10-year vision.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• One of Commissioner Commissioner glasses priorities for FDLE was to create a strategic vision to help
• I'm extremely proud to be able to share with you our vision and strategy. >> Our vision is to be the
• to make it even stronger through our commitment, growth, quality and technology to accomplish this vision
• Lucy Saunders and serve as a director of the Criminal Justice Information Services received just a vision

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• FELLOW CITIZENS, SEVEN YEARS AGO I STOOD ON THE STEPS OF THE OLD CAPITOL BUILDING TO ARTICULATE A NEW VISION
• WE HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL TO THAT VISION.
• OF ALL THE 50 STATES IT IS OUR SUNSHINE STATE THAT BEST FULFILLS THE FOUNDING FATHERS VISION OF A REPUBLICAN

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• I'm really grateful to be part of a system that has such a clear vision for 988 implementation, and I
• will say that the centers have been involved and wholeheartedly agree with the vision that was shared
• Lake County is sincerely grateful for the opportunity, the vision, the advocacy, and the funding.
• It was great to hear other people speak to this vision at the state level, so we're excited that that's
• It was great to hear other people speak to this vision at the state level, so we've excited that that's

Summary: The hearing focused on California’s 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and the broader crisis response system, with members and witnesses emphasizing both the system’s life-saving role and the risks posed by funding gaps, rising demand, and uneven local implementation. Opening remarks highlighted the personal impact of suicide and the need to strengthen crisis response so calls are answered quickly and linked to appropriate care rather than defaulting to 911, emergency rooms, or law enforcement. State officials described the AB 988 five-year implementation plan, which sets goals around public awareness, equitable access, high-quality call/chat/text response, and better integration with ongoing behavioral health services. State agencies reported progress on infrastructure, coordination, and related behavioral health investments. CalHHS said California has expanded mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization units, and youth behavioral health supports, and is preparing additional public awareness and grant programs tied to Proposition 1. DHCS explained that 988 is funded through a federal SAMHSA grant and the AB 988 surcharge, while Medi-Cal separately funds mobile crisis services; officials said the mobile crisis benefit is active in 53 counties and that statewide expansion remains a work in progress. Cal OES described the statewide technical buildout, including network infrastructure in all 11 crisis centers, interoperability with 911, and a pilot of next-generation routing and call-handling tools. The 988 California Consortium said call volume continues to rise sharply, missed calls remain a major concern, text/chat capacity is limited, and centers need more stable funding, better reimbursement, and stronger feedback loops with the state. County and community witnesses stressed that local systems need more flexible, sustained support to match the demand. Lake County described a peer-led rural mobile crisis model that has reduced law enforcement holds and increased housing placements, but said county-run mobile crisis teams still cannot reliably access 988 surcharge dollars and face reimbursement problems from Medi-Cal and commercial plans. Santa Clara County reported strong performance metrics, rapid call answer times, and a broad continuum of mobile crisis services, but said staffing and funding are strained and commercial reimbursement remains slow. The Mental Health Association of San Francisco said the peer-run warm line complements 988 by offering non-emergency support and warm handoffs, but recent budget changes forced cuts to Spanish-language service, federation support, and hours. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; members mainly asked questions about surcharge levels, budget timing, coordination among agencies, data collection, and how to improve collaboration with frontline crisis centers.

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• And they were looking to bring in a CEO that could create a bold new vision and a business model.
• We believe that this will give us the ability to accelerate our vision substantially.
• Rather, my vision is you're creating an entity that's non-governmental, sort of a private entity, but
• That's not your vision.
• Which vision is the vision that is correct?

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2265, which would provide the Fargo National Cemetery with up to a $3 million line of credit to help fund improvements such as indoor bathrooms, parking, a family gathering area, an office, a hearse garage, and a veterans gallery. Supporters said the cemetery has expanded rapidly since 2019, has already conducted about 1,000 burials, and needs better facilities for families and the Honor Guard; they also said the project would be subject to federal VA approval and, once completed, would be taken over by the VA. Members raised questions about the project’s cost, timing, funding sources, whether the bill should be a grant instead of a line of credit, and whether a chapel should be specifically included. No vote was taken on SB 2265 during the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2230, which would have the Secretary of State mail active voters a guide on ballot measures at least 45 days before an election, with objective summaries, fiscal impacts, and arguments for and against each measure. Secretary of State Michael Howe said the office already receives many questions about ballot measures and would post the same information online and at polling places, while emphasizing the need to keep the material objective and consistent with election-law restrictions. Members generally supported the idea as a voter-education tool, and the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 2230 by a 19-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2256, which would provide one-time state support for the NDSU Research and Technology Park in Fargo to expand its role in commercialization, robotics, precision agriculture, and defense-related technology. Park CEO Brenda Weiland explained that the park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit spun out of NDSU, governed by a board with both university and industry representation, and that the new model is intended to bridge the gap between research and market-ready products without competing directly with private industry. Members asked about ownership, intellectual property, the planned partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s robotics center, and how the park would use the funding; the discussion focused on contracts, licensing, and the park’s intent to build technical capacity and attract companies. The excerpt ends before any vote on SB 2256.

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• recommendations in the master plan are a reflection of the diverse voices of the community and their vision
• You will see a really clear vision for the future of the developmental services system driven by the
• Term vision of changes within the developmental services system based on all the recommendations that
• decision points and workflows, and, most of all, elements like strong direction and a compelling vision
• Despite people's desire and despite a vision in the law stating this is what the outcome should be, the

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So this is a kind of a visual representation of that same vision.
• So this is a kind of a visual representation of that same vision.
• So this is a kind of a visual representation of that same vision.
• The visual representation of that same vision was actually developed from the Acute Care Transitions
• So the long-term vision of this is to be even more proactive and preventative in all of this so that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Zero, nothing, nada, zero. And I know this because I talk to police chiefs.
• Zero. Zilch. Nothing. Nada. And guess what? We're new.
• I can verify that there are zero cases of that. Thank you. Mr.
• safety incidents, zero.
• All of you in here have zero proof of a trans.

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13, SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• :11.480> for<01:01:11.640> example,<01:01:12.320> for<01:01:13.200> um Zero
• So, mahalo. have low vision and braille or and and have low vision and braille or and and blindness<05
• But, uh, as we get older, and in my case, my first year of college, I lost all my remaining vision.
• Thank you very much. start out uh with partial vision. That's start out uh with partial vision.
• If I had lost all my remaining vision.

Bills: HB2459, HB1616, HB1799, HB1604, HB1732, HB1736, HB1931, HB772, HB2153, HB2122, HB2009, HB2012, HB1779, HB2296, HB2397, HB2398, HB1596, HB2233, HB1976, HB1563, HB815, HB1655, HB1851, HB1941, HB2037, HB1635, HB2201, HB1943, HB1163, HB2452, HB2429, HB2148, HB2306, HB2007, HB2049, HB2616

Keywords: food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification, performance indicators, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, housing development, commercial projects, county authority, public works, construction standards, exemption, zoning, housing

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• to 60; we're going from zero to 200 miles an hour. ... in three hours and 17 minutes.
• It's good that we have in place grants and then also essentially zero interest loan programs.
• You received funding from the state and a zero percent interest loan.
• Between the two reservoirs, we have zero flood storage.
• We have zero extra space to store water. If I could show you a picture of our gates...

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I want to 2426 does deliver that vision.
• This bill undermines that vision by granting disproportionate power to the two multi-state operators
• This bill undermines that<01:21:05.520> vision<01:21:06.320> by<01:21:06.560> granting
• <01:21:06.960> disproportionate that vision by granting disproportionate that vision by granting
• Their clear vision was a craft-orientated industry that prioritized small businesses, social equity,

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• We have a robust vision, and it's actually a plan to build out additional BRTs, these transitways that
• We have a robust vision, and it's actually a plan to build out additional BRTs, these transitways that
• and it's actually a plan robust vision and it's actually a plan to<00:23:39.559> build<00:23:
• and Mission very briefly mot's vision and Mission very briefly mot's<00:48:23.319> goals<00:48
• a multimodal so mot's vision is a multimodal transportation<00:48:32.760> system<00:48:33.280

Bills: HF5

Keywords: tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house

Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview of the governor’s transportation budget recommendations from fiscal staff Andy Lee. He explained that the spreadsheet showed only proposed changes, not base spending, and highlighted General Fund and trunk highway adjustments for MnDOT and the Department of Public Safety, including operating changes, extensions of prior appropriations, increased state road construction and Blatnik Bridge authority tied to anticipated federal funds, State Patrol hiring and a metro headquarters item, aeronautics changes, and revenue adjustments in the Driver and Vehicle Services special revenue account. The main testimony came from Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, who outlined three budget-related items: advancing funds to MnDOT to help coordinate a highway reconstruction with a transitway project, making Metro Mobility riders eligible for free fixed-route transit, and reducing the Metro Transit general fund appropriation by $32.454 million annually. He said the advance would speed delivery and reduce disruption, the free-fare pilot had been successful and could save money if even a small share of Metro Mobility trips shifted to fixed-route service, and the general fund reduction was manageable in the near term because of new revenue streams but could constrain future expansion and capital maintenance. Members questioned the long-term effects of the proposed reduction, possible impacts on safety, service expansion, and capital maintenance, and whether federal funding uncertainty could affect operations and bus procurement. Zelle said the cuts would not affect immediate operations but could limit future BRT, microtransit, and transitway expansion, while also noting that capital maintenance needs include platform rebuilds, track work, rolling stock, and station repairs. He also said the 2023 funding package had accelerated projects and that the council was opening three transit lines this year. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• This bill would help make that vision, or could make that vision, become a reality with a grant to local
•   198 THIS BILL 199 WOULD HELP MAKE THAT  VISION OR COULD MAKE THAT VISION BECOME A REALITY

Summary: The committee first took up CS/House Bill 981, which would restore the Ocklawaha River and related natural resources. Supporters, including environmental groups, Save the Manatee Club, business owners, and Reunite the Rivers advocates, argued the bill would improve manatee habitat, fish passage, flood protection, tourism, and long-term economic returns while reducing dam maintenance costs. Opponents and skeptics focused on concerns about water quality, nutrient loading in the St. Johns River, loss of the Rodman Reservoir’s habitat and water-supply value, and potential ecological and economic harms. Members in debate largely supported the restoration effort, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then heard HB 697, the PRICE Act, which would use international reference pricing to set a drug cost benchmark, address pharmacy benefit manager practices, and require health plans to keep drug prices stable for the year. The sponsor said the bill would lower costs and improve access, especially for uninsured Floridians. Supporters, including independent pharmacists, argued PBMs are squeezing pharmacies and that the bill could help lower prices. Opponents from BioFlorida and PhRMA warned the proposal could disrupt the national drug supply chain, fail to pass savings to patients, and lead to shortages, reduced access, and less innovation. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with Rep. Chambliss voting no. The committee also considered CS/HB 1081, which was amended to include private colleges and universities with NCA designation in the program. After brief discussion and support from United Way Miami, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, CS/HB 177 was introduced as a framework for Florida’s regional councils to cross-assign bills among regions; it received supportive testimony and was also reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.