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• This is known as locally owned housing. language before language before us.<00:56:19.359> Senator<
• <01:09:41.359> to issued certificates of participation to issued certificates of participation
• that has all of the standard language that has all of the standard language that<01:10:13.360>
• new language you see today.
• the new language you see today.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I brought a certificate of U.S. flying. The certificate was a U.S.
• Air Force certificate personally signed and presented to me by U.S.
• I brought a certificate of US flying certificate<00:37:13.720> was<00:37:14.720> a<00:37
• > and certificate personalely signed and certificate personalely signed and presented<00:37:28.160
• Well, um, first I just want to apologize if I'm not speaking my native language.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In no way, shape, or form within this language—hold on one second—the mechanics do change.
• And a 30-day delay in election results—election certification is accomplished in one day.
• that will appear in the Voter Bill of Rights itself is voter-friendly and in plain language.
• Merced County's We had multiple public hearings and multiple languages all across the county.
• Another concern is the impact delayed certifications have on California voters.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of elections-related bills. It first approved three consent items: AB 808, AB 1029, and AB 1072. The committee then took up AB 1249, which would require non-Voter’s Choice Act counties to offer at least one Saturday early-voting location before statewide elections and allow in-person return of vote-by-mail ballots at designated county offices or satellite locations. Supporters said it would expand access for working voters and those with transportation barriers; some members raised concerns about ballot verification and added workload for rural counties. The bill passed the committee on a divided vote and was placed on call for absent members. The committee next considered AB 25, a voter ID and election integrity measure that would require citizenship verification, government ID for voting, tighter voter-roll audits, and a 72-hour ballot-counting deadline. The author and supporters argued it would restore public trust and improve election integrity, while opponents from the League of Women Voters, ACLU California Action, labor groups, disability advocates, and others said it would restrict access, burden vulnerable voters, and amount to voter suppression. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out on a narrow split and kept it on call. Members also approved AB 1164, which clarifies when voters are entitled to a replacement ballot and updates the Voter Bill of Rights language; AB 1441, which would create an independent citizens redistricting commission in Merced County despite opposition from the county board over cost and local control; and AB 16, which would clarify county election officials’ authority to begin processing vote-by-mail ballots earlier and clean up outdated code. The committee also heard AB 1411, which would require non-VCA counties to prepare voter education and outreach plans and use a Secretary of State template, with the sponsor saying it would improve voter information statewide.

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• This amendment refines the language in three important ways.
• See the man with autism who worked tirelessly to earn his certification, who wants nothing more than
• continuing education course on sickle cell disease care management as part of their first license or certification
• What it does is basically strike the language that expands the post-secondary education services in support
• What it does is basically strike the language that expands the post-secondary education services in support

Bills: S0006, S0036, S0560, S0778, S0844, S0864, S1002, S1016, S1022, S1030, S1630

Keywords: child welfare, negligence, settlement, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, psychotropic medication, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, sickle cell disease

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced a series of health, child welfare, aging, disability, and public records bills. CS/SB 1002, on child welfare and parental substance abuse, was described as clarifying that acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect when it creates an ongoing risk to a child; it passed after limited questions and supportive testimony from Florida Smart Justice Alliance. CS/SB 1630, a broad aging and long-term care modernization bill, would streamline eligibility screenings, allow temporary DOEA services during emergencies or lead agency failures, tighten oversight of area agencies on aging, permanently establish the Florida Alzheimer’s Care Center of Excellence, and expand guardianship training and enforcement tools; it drew support from AARP, area agencies, and the Alzheimer’s Association and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1022 to add Bay County and Pompano to the Florida Children’s Initiatives, and CS/SB 1030, via strike-all amendment, to streamline regulation of substance abuse and behavioral health providers and clarify background screening and privacy rules. Several bills focused on health care practice and patient access. CS/SB 36, with an amendment, allows nurses with doctoral degrees to use appropriate titles while requiring clear identification as nurses and making misuse grounds for discipline; nursing organizations supported it and it passed. CS/SB 844 requires physicians and nurses to complete a one-time, board-approved continuing education course on sickle cell disease care management, with multiple patients and advocates testifying about delayed care, bias, and the need for better provider education; the bill was reported favorably after an amendment aligning it with the House version. CS/SB 560 streamlines procedures for psychotropic medication for children in DCF custody by reducing duplicative reports, clarifying evaluator qualifications, limiting repeated background checks, and simplifying consent documentation; an amendment removed postsecondary education language, and the bill passed. The committee also approved a public records exemption bill for a uterine fibroids research database (CS/SB 864). The committee also advanced measures affecting disability services and forensic care. SB 6, a claims bill, would pay $3.8 million to a trust for a child who suffered severe abuse-related injuries after DCF involvement; it passed without opposition. SB 778 updates the definition of forensic clients so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism found incompetent to proceed can be housed in the same secure forensic setting, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs; it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1016 codifies the Working People with Disabilities Program, allowing eligible developmentally disabled adults to work while retaining Medicaid waiver benefits and requiring notice to enrollees; advocates described the bill as essential to employment and independence, and it passed. Throughout the meeting, most bills received supportive public testimony, few questions, and unanimous or near-unanimous favorable votes.

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• It could even be speech-language.
• So those are English language learners.
• PISA was modeled kind of after the speech-language assistant certificate that we have.
• , you get a Title I paratech certificate.
• You know, we can scale it to, you get a pair of certificate, you get a title one pair of certificate.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Fee revenue may also be used to award grants to defray the costs of training and certification related
• Resilient roof system means a roof that has obtained 3A verified wind and hail certification from the
• Awarding grants to individuals to defray the costs of training and certification relating to...
• The Colorado Supreme Court held that a charge is a fee and not a tax when the express language of the
• Well, as they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. >> Watch your language.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Uh, I'm not an attorney, so I saw some language in here that made me want to ask a question.
• <00:36:09.200> in attorney so I I saw some language in attorney so I I saw some language in
• <00:38:45.359> And<00:38:45.599> it death certificate in Alabama.
• And it death certificate in Alabama.
• Additionally, the date of disposition is not required on a U.S. death certificate and it is not included

Bills: HB161, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31

Keywords: consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors, HB146, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, non-patient-specific order, dispensing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed health care provider, pharmacy board, medical licensure, disciplinary action, drug access

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• <00:04:01.000> of<00:04:01.120> ownership of the certificate of ownership of the certificate
• Other than reflects the new language.
• Amended language also includes something called an intent to defraud.
• > something Amended language also includes something Amended language also includes something
• <01:22:14.400> and use disorder administrative language and use disorder administrative language

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chair, and Senator, I think just looking at the language that was not amended, the original language
• If we don't have a compliance plan, we might lose certification, with consequences.
• If we don't have a compliance plan, we might lose certification, with consequences.
• If we don't have a compliance plan, we might lose certification, with consequences.
• If we don't have a compliance plan, we might lose certification, with consequences.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's exactly what death certificate.
• But the or in his death certificate.
• So I'm in strong support of SB 228, but I would like the language to be cured.
• <01:18:35.360> for you can insert the language for you can insert the language for HB36.<01
• last committee, there was still language last committee, there was still language in<01:26:04.880

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with SB 1442, which would update the statute governing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and clarify its role as the state Medicaid provider of intensive mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. The Department of Health testified in strong support, saying the current statute is outdated and warning against any unfunded mandate because the division relies on federal funding and faces uncertainty about future resources. Written testimony from several organizations also supported the bill. The committees took no immediate action and said they would hold decision-making until later. The hearing then moved to SB 479 on ABLE savings accounts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, arguing that ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits and that the state needs more outreach and staffing to expand participation. A testifier with a disability said the bill would help people keep Social Security and housing stability. The chair indicated an intention to move the bill forward, and asked about funding; the discussion settled on a requested appropriation of about $75,000 for incentives. Next, SB 1245 on reimbursement of pharmacists drew broad support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, rural pharmacies, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others, who said the bill would improve access to care, especially on neighbor islands and in rural communities, and help pharmacies participate in 340B-related services. The Insurance Division and HMSA raised concerns about bill language, saying it could be read to cover pharmacists outside an insurer’s network and that the scope of reimbursable services needed clarification; the pharmacists’ association said the bill is intended to apply only to in-network pharmacists and should continue to reference existing scope-of-practice law. The hearing also took up SB 1279, which would allow pharmacists to authorize medications via telehealth under certain circumstances. The State Board of Pharmacy opposed the bill, citing patient safety, a pilot project with reported errors, concerns about controlled substances and unregulated technicians, and the view that in-person pharmacist services are safer and already available on the affected islands. Several pharmacies and health care groups supported the measure as a way to preserve 340B access and improve service on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, while some local pharmacies said they already provide in-person service and opposed remote dispensing. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• a certification mechanism for all<00:15:16.839> Towing<00:15:17.199> and<00:15:17.360>
• <00:16:08.319> basically<00:16:09.000> saying changed that language basically saying
• So that's what that language was on. So that's what this bill does.
• So that's what that language was on. So that's what this bill does.
• what that language was uh that's<00:17:03.160> what<00:17:03.360> this<00:17:03.519>

Keywords: Roll Call 00:23 Roll Call Approval of Minutes 00:57 HB 664 Discussion 01:26 HB 664 Vote 08:25 HB 682 Discussion 10:46 HB 682 Vote 12:12 HB 493 Discussion 13:00 HB 493 Vote 20:20 HJR 5 Discussion 21:14 HJR 5 Vote 25:08 Kavis and Sherriff’s Inspection Discussion 27:40 Admin. Reg Consideration 35:40, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved prior meeting minutes, and then took up several transportation-related measures. House Bill 664, concerning work zone safety, was amended by the committee to clarify that a peace officer may issue a citation based on images from an automated speed enforcement device. Representative John Blanton said the bill was prompted by the 2019 death of Jared Lee Helton in a work zone and is intended to slow drivers, protect workers, and improve safety. The bill would allow automated devices to transmit speed and rear license plate images to an officer, require active worker presence and warning signage with flashing lights, keep the $500 fine, and direct fines to the work zone safety fund. After questions about whether citations would be mailed and whether a worker must be present, the committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 664 favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. House Bill 682, sponsored by Representative Ken Upchurch, was also amended by a committee substitute and reported favorably. The bill gives cable operators and broadband providers the same reimbursement treatment as other public utilities when their facilities must be relocated for construction projects. House Bill 493, sponsored by Representative Steve Pollock, was taken up next and, after a committee substitute was adopted, was reported favorably. Pollock described the bill as a transparency measure for towing and storage, creating a certification process through the Transportation Cabinet, requiring public rate sheets, and setting rates to be reasonable and customary in Kentucky. The substitute removed an initial $1,500 cap, extended notice timing to up to five days in some cases, and clarified fees related to investigations and fatalities. Senators asked about regional differences in towing rates, and Pollock said the cabinet would consider different situations and that posted rates would govern. House Joint Resolution 5, designating honorary road and bridge names, was amended by both a committee substitute and committee amendment and then reported favorably. Representative Josh Branscum said the resolution honors various Kentuckians and is especially in memory of Russell County Deputy Joshua Fipps, who was killed in the line of duty in September 2024. The committee approved the resolution and a title amendment. Later in the meeting, Senator Armstrong asked to be recorded as voting aye on HB 664, HB 682, and HB 493. The committee also received an update from Transportation Cabinet IT Director Heather Stout on the CAVIS system, including improved performance, upcoming integration with KY ELT, centralized lien management, online boat renewals, permanent fleet plates, rolling replating changes, temporary tag printing, insurance modernization, and an electronic sheriff’s inspection system expected to reduce fraud and streamline transfers. No vote was taken on the CAVIS update, and the committee also began consideration of a referred administrative regulation on hazardous materials endorsement requirements.

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• Certifications to licenses.
• This language is the language that we tried to get passed last year.
• I haven't seen the language yet.
• I haven't seen the language yet.
• . language. language.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The state-level trigger language was filed in H. 2086 and S. 1327.
• These certifications reflect our commitment to economic inclusion. Thank you.
• This language, as you've heard, mirrors language that was endorsed by a very diverse coalition of developers
• Kastner to draft that language and encourage you to... ...support it.
• So the language I gave you is the language we're asking you to put into the economic development bill

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules. Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts. Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.

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• programs, and teacher apprenticeship may also shorten the length of time it takes to complete certification
• um and because you're certification um and because you're doing<00:03:03.159> the<00:03:03.959
• <00:08:29.639> prohibiting<00:08:30.080> the specific langu language prohibiting the
• specific langu language prohibiting the money<00:08:30.479> from<00:08:30.680> being<00
• that people are understanding language that people are understanding that<00:09:44.959> registered

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They have these COAs, these Certificates of Accuracy.
• And when we've tested our products, they have never matched the Certificates of Accuracy.
• I'm having passed out for you a cheat sheet to help you follow some of this language.
• They provide certificates of analysis, so I'm comfortable with using them for my son.
• This has more in common right now with California, given the current bill language.

Bills: HB28, SB3, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program

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• certification of regatory compliance. certification of regatory compliance.
• eight clarifies language Section eight clarifies language relating<01:10:08.000> to<01:10:08.239
• <01:41:09.920> in don't know if we had that language in don't know if we had that language
• Um, this bill would mirror the language Um, this bill would mirror the language that<01:43:37.119
• Chair, this language is fairly Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I do have the language that we have worked on with liquor enforcement.
• the bill but it says amended language the bill but it says amended language highlighted<00:35:14.359
• highlighted that's amended language from highlighted that's amended language from the<00:35:15.720>
• <00:43:32.559> right Lang put it in his his language right Lang put it in his his language
• <00:48:56.880> it lensey to tobacco tax certificate it lensey to tobacco tax certificate it

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• State Board for Educator Certification and ESPEC is empowered to take action against the certification
• requirements and most districts have now. use that provision and opted out of certification requirements
• Have y'all done any studies on um, teacher certification programs producing the best teachers versus
• Kind of certification whatsoever.
• through alternative certification?

Keywords: infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations

Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.

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• Degree or a certificate from a community college or from a four-year college or university.
• The language of AB 335 explicitly states that the grant aims to provide academic resources and support
• So the language is a step in the right direction.
• You know, I'm more comfortable with the amendment language as written.
• I think this is probably just a technical language issue. I've met with the Youth Law Center.

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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• And then we also have a project underway at HHS, Health and Human Services Agency related to language
• So I just say that because, remember, as a classroom teacher, we want to speak the same language so that
• I mean, this is a proposal of the administration in our currently proposed trailer bill language.
• And this proposal would allow people to work together more effectively and speak each other's language
• while working currently towards my Microsoft Azure certification.

Keywords: 988, house, all