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• In August of 2020, a study was conducted on the impact of raising the age and what might be an opportunity
• So, at the age of 17, I was a junior in high school.
• so. consideration and raise the age of criminal responsibility in Texas.
• Moreover, I'm in support of raising the age of criminal responsibility to prevent 17-year-olds from acquiring
• House Bill 2234, as you know, addresses the age of criminal responsibility.

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• to laws regarding the operation of a vehicle by a person under the age of 18.
• This section of the statute states that a person under the age of 18 may not operate a motor vehicle
• This statute, which is currently in effect, regulates the movements of individuals under the age of 18
• As Chief of Police of Belton, I've witnessed firsthand the positive impact of implementing a municipal
• vetoed it because of the adult portion of it.

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• Raising awareness of the dangers of lobbying by entities influenced by and subject to the control of
• Raising awareness of the dangers of lobbying by entities influenced by and subject to the control of
• Raising awareness of the dangers of lobbying by entities influenced by and subject to the control of
• Raising awareness of the dangers of lobbying by entities influenced by and subject to the control of
• because they own 20% of the business. because they own 20% of the business.

Bills: HB358, HB358

Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, foreign influence, political activity, transparency, registration, civil penalties, hostile foreign principals, state ethics, 1136, house, all

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• of age.
• of brain development happens by age three and 90% by age five.
• of brain development happens by age three and 90% by age five.
• adult age right so but the qualify of adult age right so but the qualify of this<00:41:52.680>
• teachers perhaps, um, would be combining larger groups of children of varying age.

Bills: HF1247, HF628

Keywords: child care, aides, supervision, child care centers, staffing regulations, childcare, day care, licensed child care center, early childhood education, child care licensing, director qualifications, staff ratios, group size, staff-to-child ratio, substitutes, volunteers, assistant teacher, teacher qualifications, infant care, toddler age

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• , things like that, that they use an age verification system that allows them to verify a person's age
• That they use an age verification system that allows them to verify a person's age instead of just using
• So, when it's ordered, you have to age<00:06:40.880> verify age verify age verify >> when
• I'm vote to get it out of committee. I'm vote to get it out of committee.
• I'll get you a copy of it. committee. I'll get you a copy of it.

Bills: HB393, HB61, SB234, SB234

Keywords: entertainment district, alcohol consumption, local governance, city council, public spaces, home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, Cherokee County, off-road vehicle park, ORV park, ATV, all-terrain vehicle, dirt bike, off-highway vehicle, recreational vehicle, county permit, inspection

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• of each child.
• I'm Becky Garritson with Eagle Forum of Alabama, and I'm going to just kind of combine a couple of things
• require apps to know the age of their users.
• While Meta has a multi-layered approach to determining age, we are only one part of the online ecosystem
• They know your age; your age is in... side. They know your age; your age is in your phone today.

Bills: SB186, SB187

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice

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• review of the Department of Education's facility evaluation.
• The committee is part of the review of the Department of Education's facility evaluation instrument and
• Taylor Hawke speaking on behalf of the DSEA in support of SJR 15.
• And on one of the bills that one of the students did, it was to ban the sale of energy drinks in public
• school. ...one of the bills that one of the students did, it was to ban the sale of energy drinks in

Bills: SB293, SB279, SB293, SB279

Keywords: SB 293, youth camp, child care licensing, Office of Child Care Licensing, OCCL, American Camp Association, ACA accreditation, Purchase of Care, POC reimbursement, summer camp, school-age child care, child care exemption, Division of Public Health permit, Title 14, Delaware Department of Education, health and safety standards, child care provider reimbursement, summer child care, camp licensing, license exemption

Summary: The House Education Committee met and first heard Senate Bill 293, the Youth Camp Licensing Act, which would amend child care licensing rules for youth camps. The sponsor said the bill, with amendments, would remove accreditation language, clarify shelter requirements for outdoor camps, and eliminate limits that had restricted the number of children camps could serve, especially for families using purchase-of-care assistance. YMCA and school representatives testified in support, saying the measure would expand access to safe, affordable summer care for low-income working families. The committee voted to release the bill. The committee then approved Senate Bill 328, which would require the Department of Education’s school facility evaluation instrument to be established by regulation and to include lead-based paint hazards in the standard of good repair. The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee supported the bill, explaining that lead had not been included in the original evaluation tool and that the new language would improve transparency and public comment. Senate Bill 318, updating the Delaware State Education Association special license plate program, also passed after DSEA testified that proceeds support scholarships for educators and students pursuing education careers. House Bill 443, dealing with background checks for education volunteers and mentors, passed as well. The sponsor said it would allow DOE to continue receiving wrapback reports for mentors in the state mentoring program and ensure state and federal criminal background checks remain in place. The committee also released Senate Joint Resolution 15, which directs DOE to reevaluate Delaware’s use of the SAT, modernize the accountability framework, and develop additional measures of student achievement and readiness; supporters argued the SAT does not capture career and technical pathways or other indicators of success. House Bill 459, which prohibits the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or events, passed after discussion focused on whether the bill would affect possession versus sale and whether it could lead to student discipline; DOE said the bill only bans sales, and the sponsor said an amendment would clarify intent. Finally, House Concurrent Resolution 137 passed, directing DOE to review math instruction and MTSS supports statewide; testimony emphasized low math proficiency and the need for stronger, more coherent interventions. The committee also began hearing Senate Bill 279 on occupational therapist salary placement, with discussion centered on aligning OT compensation with other specialist roles and broader salary regulation updates, though the transcript cuts off before final action is shown.

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• It can be any of a number of different things depending on the family.
• , sort of... ...partners at the table for potential of doing the sort of employer-supported cost-sharing
• of having an understanding of if it is just training, then why can't the Department of Education just
• But is it worthy of this kind of expenditure in order to get it right?
• And so when we had about half of schools with gaps of 6%, and some with gaps of upwards of 15%, that

Bills: SB293, SB279

Keywords: SB 293, youth camp, child care licensing, Office of Child Care Licensing, OCCL, American Camp Association, ACA accreditation, Purchase of Care, POC reimbursement, summer camp, school-age child care, child care exemption, Division of Public Health permit, Title 14, Delaware Department of Education, health and safety standards, child care provider reimbursement, summer child care, camp licensing, license exemption

Summary: The Senate Education Committee approved the June 10 minutes and then heard House Bill 447, which would create a framework for voluntary child care cost-sharing partnerships among the state, employers, community sponsors, and families. Supporters said the bill is meant to help make child care more affordable and support workforce participation by using the existing Interagency Resource Management Committee to coordinate planning and funding. Committee discussion focused on how the tri-share model would work, who would participate, and whether it would reach lower-income families; no public comment was offered on the bill. The committee then took up House Bill 300, as amended, which would establish a statewide Title IX coordinator within the Department of Education to provide training, technical assistance, data collection, and oversight for interscholastic athletics in grades 6 through 12. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said the position would help schools comply with Title IX, improve consistency, and make athletic participation and spending data more transparent; opponents or skeptics questioned whether a new DOE position was needed and whether districts were already meeting their obligations. The sponsor and witnesses responded that existing federal data are delayed and incomplete, that some Delaware schools have participation gaps, and that a state-level coordinator would provide needed support and accountability. Public comment on HB 300 included testimony from the Delaware State Education Association, the Delaware Association of School Administrators, the Delaware School Sports Network, and the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, all generally supporting the bill or its goals. DASA noted it remained neutral but appreciated changes made in House Amendment 1 to reduce reporting burden. After public comment, the chair asked members to sign the bill release forms for the two bills heard, and the committee adjourned.

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• When our parents and grandparents became the age of 65, they received a free fishing license from the
• age of 65 they grandparents became the age of 65 they received<00:04:38.039> a<00:04:38.120><
• time it is until the age of 90 at which time it is very<00:04:48.840> difficult<00:04:48.960>
• Anglers age 65 and older are a growing contingent of our licensed buyers and currently contribute about
• So the Department of Ag, for example, is getting $26 million for the upgrading of equipment for farmers

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form

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• of age determined after time spent on the platform.
• > age<00:52:54.160> determined including an estimate of age determined including an estimate
• obtain an Instagram account at the age obtain an Instagram account at the age of<00:59:39.520>
• of<01:01:11.839> portable<01:01:12.319> 247 Parenting in the age of portable 247 Parenting
• about them estimating the age and talks about them estimating the age and all<01:23:42.800> of

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

Bills: HB818, HB1063, SB28, SB64, SB142, SB234, SB482

Keywords: higher education, accountability, curriculum review, faculty governance, disciplinary procedures, SB 28, Act 233, associate educator program, associate teachers, teacher certification, alternative teacher pathway, education workforce, teacher shortage, minimum age, age requirement, Louisiana schools, Title 17, R.S. 17:7.8, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment

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• of all ages, but especially older Floridians.
• Be certain of the person's age.
• law, and that's the age of consent on the...
• the age of consent online for kids is 13.
• Age assurance is not an online safety solution in and of itself, but knowing the age or age range of

Bills: S0198, S0422, S1236, S1356, S1456, S1722

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosks, money services business, regulation, financial services, consumer protection, cryptocurrency, registration, ADS-B, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, aviation, airports, airport fees, landing fees, departure fees, touch-and-go landing, general aviation, pilot privacy, airspace radius, aircraft tracking

Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1456, then heard SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers using secret-ballot union elections and prohibit neutrality agreements. The sponsor argued the bill protects workers from coercion and applies only to companies receiving taxpayer-funded incentives; opponents said it was government interference, likely to hurt contractors, apprenticeships, and business growth, and raised concerns about federal preemption and Attorney General enforcement. After debate, the committee reported SB 1236 favorably on a recorded vote. The committee then considered CS/SB 198, a measure to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks by requiring operator registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, blockchain analytics, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions tied to fraud. Supporters from the banking industry, AARP, and others said the bill would help stop scams that are targeting seniors and vulnerable adults; one industry witness supported the bill but suggested narrowing the limits for existing users and shortening the new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor said the bill is intended to curb puppy mills, improve animal welfare, and add consumer protections, while an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported much of the bill but objected to the three-day waiting period for financed purchases, expanded reimbursement, and unfair trade practice penalties; others argued the bill would add red tape and litigation. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors, which would require age verification, parental consent for minors, app-content disclosures, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said the bill would help parents protect children online; opponents warned it could force collection of sensitive personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate existing parental tools. Members debated the balance between child safety and privacy, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation data, which would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate certain landing or access fees; an amendment added departures to the restriction. Pilots supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport representatives opposed it as undermining airport finances and shifting costs. The amendment was adopted, and the hearing on the bill began with testimony from both sides.

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• of age determined after time spent on the platform.
• <00:47:15.320> age<00:47:15.680> determined including the estimate of age determined including
• the estimate of age determined after<00:47:16.600> spent<00:47:17.280> time<00:47:17.840
• of their users,<00:53:55.280> their<00:53:55.520> age,<00:53:56.240> location,<00
• The design of it will be different. estimating their age. Um there's nothing estimating their age.

Bills: HF4502, HF3388, HF4106, HF400, HF4138, HF4118, HF4203

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

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• and as the president of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2025.
• a member of the Board of Regents at Texas Southern University.
• We stand now on the precipice of profound and unknown changes in the age of artificial intelligence.
• an alumni of the University of Texas at Austin.
• I'm also the past president of the AEP conference of the Texas Conference of AEEP.

Bills: SB 37

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

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• So to promote this attendance, SB 724 requires that each member of a governing board of an institution
• of higher education must attend, and I think I'm kind of nice about this, 75% of the governing board's
• After more than 25% of meetings have not been attended, the first violation is a civil penalty of $1000
• We do some of them by Zoom or Teams.
• Which passed unanimously out of the Education Committee and passed out of the Senate with bipartisan

Bills: SB 37

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

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• and as the president of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2025.
• We stand now on the precipice of profound and unknown changes in the age of artificial intelligence.
• an alumni of the University of Texas at Austin.
• of us.
• It's a significant reflection of their desires. The structure of this piece of legislation.

Bills: SB 37

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

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• I heard of last.
• So when we discuss the age limitation of 21 and above, what are the implications?
• board of governance. ...same kind of board of governance.
• is only done at locations that are for access for 21 years of age and older. ...for 21 years of age
• And of course, they already have regulations about age requirements, identifications, and those kinds

Bills: HB194, SB87, SB237

Keywords: healthcare, advanced practice nursing, nurse collaboration, medical board, nursing board, committee structure, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC

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• May but prior to the end of May.
• I think a couple of years ago.
• And it's just a few that just out But the majority again, the majority of ix out of 8.
• And just to read some of the things we're trying to move off: acts of masturbation, sodomy, acts of sexual
• We know we've got a lot of time that we got a lot of things to do.

Bills: HB4359, HB4115, HB3467, HB2978, HB3026, HB3032

Keywords: statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment, students with disabilities, special education, cognitive disabilities, assessment calendar, school year calendar, education accountability, academic standards, math intervention, advanced mathematics, course placement, college and career readiness

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• I'll bring this meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee to order, and we'll do a roll call. >>
• Um, members of the committee, with your indulgence, we're going to lay back Senate File 120, K-12 school
• Uh, Chairman, uh, welcome, uh, members of the Appropriations Committee.
• The amount of money requested is $34,000 according to the bill.
• What is the pleasure of the committee? >> Move the bill. >> Second. >> Any discussion?

Bills: SF0085, SF0056, SF0084, SF0104, SF0109, SF0120, SF0050

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

Bills: SF0085, SF0056, SF0084, SF0104, SF0109, SF0120, SF0050

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education