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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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  • My name is Carla Jackson, and I'm a registered interior designer in the state of Texas.
  • My grandfather actually immigrated from Germany to Central Texas in 1845, right before Texas became a
  • Texas this way back then.
  • I was working as an interior designer for an architectural firm in Lubbock, Texas.
  • us which speak for or against one of the bills.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026

State Government

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  • large businesses, some of While a lot of large businesses, some of this<00:08:11.840> economic
  • Some of you already know me, and you know that I'm the mother of seven children.
  • Eighty-nine percent of Republicans and 75% of Democrats and independent voters.
  • Chairman, members of the committee. Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
  • He said he is also a member of the Tuscaloosa City School Board and the father of a 7-year-old who is
Bills: HB69, HB114, HB161
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • Comm... examiners, members of the board and their employees under the LA...
  • Chairman, shed your recognize to present your bill on the Board of Dental Examiners.
  • I come to you today with HB114, and the examiners of Public Accounts did a tremendous job of examination
  • Y'all know that some of these boards I wanted y'all to have more time, and some of the bills needed to
  • The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will be continued without modification until.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Healthcare

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  • But that's what all the doctors that take care of... ...what all the doctors that take care of women
  • So, of course, she came and got him. So, of course, she came and got him.
  • This bill is brought on behalf of the state board of chiropractic examiners.
  • Um, and again, they relate mostly to labeling, testing of the product, and also to give the board greater
  • So, most of those are again new sections that start around page 69 of the bill.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • This bill addresses the Alabama Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects and puts them under regulation
  • . the Alabama Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects and puts them under a more consistent legislative
  • Architect Regulatory Boards.
  • So this is the Council of Landscape Architect Regulatory Boards.
  • So this is a way of dealing with reciprocity without having to get into too much of the statutory requirements
Bills: HB594
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 8th, 2025

Business & Commerce

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  • be in the public interest of the citizens of Texas.
  • A nuclear Texas is a benefit to all of Texas, and I urge you to support this bill.
  • of Texas.
  • I'm the president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, and we are in strong support of HB 14
  • the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.
TX
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  • be in the public interest of the citizens of Texas.
  • A nuclear Texas has a benefit to all of Texas, and I urge you to support this bill.
  • nuclear energy in the state of Texas.
  • As one of the original owners of the South Texas Project in Bay City, As one of the original owners of
  • I'm president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.
Summary: The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified. The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
KY
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  • , OBEC, written examination results to be submitted in lieu of part one of the National Board of Examiners
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  • Michael Olsen, the current president of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
  • Michael Olsen, the current president of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
  • Optometric The Kentucky Board of Optometric The Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiner<00:30:52.960
Summary: The subcommittee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then took up several regulations. The first was a Department of Veterans Affairs regulation, with a staff amendment, to allow nurse practitioners to apply for the Veterans Affairs nurse loan repayment program year-round and to make technical drafting changes. The committee heard from the Office of Kentucky Veteran Centers, then adopted the staff amendment and approved the regulation without objection. The main item of the meeting was the Board of Optometric Examiners’ proposed amendment to 201 KAR 5:010, which would allow applicants to use the Optometry Examining Board of Canada written exam in place of part one of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam for licensure. The board said the change would improve access to care, provide an additional pathway for Canadian-trained candidates, and still require applicants to pass the remaining national board parts. Opponents, including NBEO officials, ARBO, Pearson VUE, and several optometrists, argued the Canadian exam is not equivalent, does not test the same biomedical science content, is not validated for U.S. scope of practice, and raises concerns about test security, transparency, and portability across states. They urged the committee to find the amendment deficient or vote no. Committee members questioned both sides about prior communication with the board, whether Kentucky would be the first state to adopt such a change, the rationale for the proposal, and the cost difference between the exams. Supporters said the board had received some written comments and one phone call, and that the proposal was driven by access concerns and the presence of Canadian students. Opponents said they had not had direct discussions with the Kentucky board before the hearing. No final vote on the optometry regulation is reflected in the transcript excerpt, but the committee heard extensive testimony and rebuttal before moving on.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3000 is an extension of the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
  • The Board of Chiropractic Examiners and extension to 2031. Move for adoption. Any questions?
  • Board of Examiners of Optometry, this is an extension of their sunset. Move for adoption.
  • This is an extension of the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence. Move for adoption.
  • Some of those are a little more complicated. I think both of these had about 20 packets of rules.
KY
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  • Board of Examiners of Psychology 2011 KAR 2:118, 155, 160, 171, 175, 190, and 280 have staff-suggested
  • Board of Examiners<00:06:31.759> of<00:06:31.919> Psychology<00:06:33.199> 2011<
  • I currently serve as the chair of the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology."
  • I'm the citizen-at-large member of the board of examiners of psychology, and I'm the chair of the regulations
Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met for its January meeting, approved the minutes from the prior meeting, and welcomed the new regulations compiler. The first item was a repealer from the Council on Postsecondary Education, 13 KAR 2:111, which was explained as necessary because Senate Bill 77 from the 2025 session removed the regulatory authority for advanced practice doctoral degree programs at comprehensive universities. No questions were raised, and the repealer moved forward without objection. The subcommittee then reviewed a large package of State Board of Elections regulations with staff-suggested amendments. The package would update definitions and election procedures, require e-poll books to be ready before polls open, change the standard and timeline for removing an election officer, add oversight by a State Board appointee on election days, recognize the Kentucky party, require voter registration records to be added to electronic voter records, require ballots to fit all races and questions on a single sheet, adjust precinct consolidation petition deadlines, and update incorporated forms and identification references. The package was approved without objection. The Office of the Attorney General’s Office of Regulatory Relief also presented multiple regulations with staff amendments, covering funeral planning declarations, cemetery companies, pre-need cemetery merchandise and funeral/burial contract sellers, and crematory contract sellers. These changes were described as adding specificity, streamlining forms and reporting, and bringing the regulations into compliance with KRS Chapter 13A; they were approved without objection. The Board of Examiners of Psychology presented several regulations, including compact rules, grace-period extensions, and significant fee increases for applications, renewals, reinstatements, exam retakes, and reciprocity. Board representatives said the increases were needed because many fees had not been raised since 2002, the board was operating at a deficit, and legal and administrative costs had risen sharply after the termination of state legal services. Members expressed concern about the size of the increases, but the chair said he would not hold the matter up and would raise the issue with the committee of jurisdiction. The subcommittee also approved staff amendments for the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s air quality regulations and the Education and Labor Cabinet’s education regulations, which updated nontraditional instruction procedures, waiver requests, instruction topics, superintendent assessment requirements, and academic standards. The meeting ended with the next meeting scheduled for February 9 at 1 p.m., and the agenda was adjourned without further objection.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock Apr 1st, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Agriculture & Livestock

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners retains oversight authority over veterinary...
  • of Medical Examiners, or the Veterinary Board of Examiners.
  • pending with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners involving animals that die after telemedicine
  • The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is neutral on the bill. Was that correct?
  • I'm the executive director of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and I'm here as a resource
Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • of Chiropractic Examiners.
  • I do have a letter of support from the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Alabama State Chiropractic
  • Part of that was just making sure that every industry is represented and is part of this board.
  • Part of that was just making sure that every industry is represented and is part of this board.
  • state is represented on this board or how does that kind of work?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government May 12th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The National Association of Medical Examiners recommends a workload of about 250 autopsies annually for
  • the medical examiner.
  • Right, and as a matter of fact, I think Lubbock County's medical examiner was one of the highest-paid
  • All of the counties over a million already have medical examiners, and as Mr.
  • Valdi, the Bexar County medical examiner handled all of those cases, you know, to the expense of Bexar
Bills: SB1370
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Administrative Rules

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  • Senate Bill 1280 is an extension of the sunset of apportionments of the excise tax on oil and gas.
  • Senate Bill 1455 is an extension of the sunset date on the board of governor's architects, landscape
  • Boards of tests for alcohol and drug influences extends the sunset date. Move for adoption.
  • Senate Bill 1459 extends the sunset on the Oklahoma Board of Abstractors. Moved for adoption.
  • It extends the sunset date for the board of licensed professional engineers and surveyors.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

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  • > these kinds of things will take care of these kinds of things will take care of that<00:07:35.120><
  • So, I think this is one of the ones that is reviewed, or if I remember correctly, the board members are
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

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  • Um I supportive of what you're doing.
  • of some of the um especially because of some of the things<00:10:00.480> that<00:10:00.720>
  • >> Well, and and that would be part of >> Well, and and that would be part of this.<
  • Uh, it's sort of a, if you will, a vessel of a DECA, and um it just seems to us now there has been some
  • Uh, this is a housekeeping bill for the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
KY
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  • Up next on the agenda, we have the Board of Veterinary Examiners. If you would come forward.
  • Board of Veterinary Examiners 2011 K16730, 731, 732, 735, 737, 767, 772, and 777 have staff-suggested
  • I'm chair of the board of Kentucky Veterinary Examiners. >> Thank you so much.
  • board of Kentucky veterary examiners. board of Kentucky veterary examiners.
  • of the board of lure for Phelps, chair of the board of lure for occupational<01:57:33.119> therapy
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up Department for Medicaid Services regulations 907 KAR 23:010 and related rules. DMS explained that one regulation would establish a beneficiary advisory council and another would remove language barring coverage of GLP-1 drugs for obesity-related use. The department said coverage would still be limited by prior authorization and clinical criteria, with use tied to underlying chronic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, and that the pharmacy and therapeutics committee would help set the detailed standards. Members discussed the potential health benefits, but several raised concerns about cost, timing, and whether the legislature and the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board should review the policy first. DMS said the drugs are already on the formulary, that current Medicaid users with diabetes are already covered, and that the fiscal impact was estimated using current utilization, rebates, and expected savings; the department also said it would only cover the drugs if subject to rebates. The committee then voted 5-1 to find 907 KAR 23:010 deficient. The committee next considered several emergency regulations from the Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control implementing SB 100. The rules covered tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licensing, including the application form, denial standards, and transitional licensing. ABC counsel said the department had received about 5,500 applications and issued nearly 5,000 licenses, with additional provisional licenses issued to avoid interruption in sales after the law’s effective date. He said some applications remained pending because inspections and photographs revealed possible unauthorized nicotine vapor products, and the department was seeking documentation before approval. A staff amendment was adopted without objection before the ABC presentation continued.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 5th, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • I have before you House Bill 108, Sunset on the Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
  • You're up presenting House Bill 117 of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Okay, uh, it's the State Board... Okay, uh, it’s the State Board of Chiropractor Examiners.
  • the Board of Hearing.
  • Of the committee, this bill will have the continuance of the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

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  • state board of veterinary Medical examiners.
  • So, as you said, Rebecka Hartfield is being renominated to the state board of veterinary medicine.
  • And I believe that you are president of the board, so you know she sits in a good position.
  • And I believe that you are president of the board, so you know she sits in a good position.
  • So anyway, I have seen the majority of the people that want this bill live in Texas, or so I would assume
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • President, would you agree that often one of the sad effects or one of the sad conditions of the modern
  • President, would you agree that often one of the sad effects or one of the sad conditions of the modern
  • All of that.
  • So to hear that this was the law Of the land and I just cannot get on board with that.
  • of Oklahoma.