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• Thank you for the opportunity to come and testify in support of the bill.
• When we talk about supporting removing additives from school lunches, we're talking about Supporting
• I'm supporting Senator Hughes because I'm from Tyler, Texas.
• I'm in support of the bill.
• So make sure when you go home, you let everybody know I'm in support of.

Bills: SB 25, SB 314

Keywords: nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health

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• Suppliers using vendors that don't support this, on their own accord, are running their own nutrition
• I'm Grace Price, and I... a year-old health activist here in support of SB314.
• Yeah, I'd like to attest on my behalf of support of SB314 now.
• I will say that in Arizona, they just passed this with 100% bipartisan support.
• You can figure out language to maybe provide resources for schools to ensure they have the support to

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• Thank you for coming and for your support.
• Thank you for the opportunity to come and testify in support of the bill.
• I support SB 314.
• I'm supporting Senator Hughes because I'm from Tyler. Texas.
• I'm in support of the bill, so make sure when you go home, you let everybody know I'm in support of the

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• So for these reasons, I strongly, strongly support and ask for your support of this bill, which ensures
• And we're very hopeful that this is a bill that can be supported.
• I'm testifying in support of the Snack Act with two Cs.
• Our school district is known for being supportive of kids of celiac disease.
• I am here to support Bills 2927. 27. Months old. I am here to support Bills 2927 and 5012.

Bills: H5012, S2927

Keywords: student nutrition, food allergies, celiac disease, gluten-free meals, allergen-free meals, medically restricted diets, school meals, college dining, K-12 education, higher education, disability access, accessibility services, food service, nutrition information, website disclosure, school website, meal accommodations, special diets, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71

Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education held a hearing on two late-filed bills, H. 5012 and S. 2927, titled An Act Relative to Students Accessing Food and Nutritional Information, sometimes referred to by witnesses as the “Snack Act.” The bills would require schools to make clearer, centralized online information available about gluten-free and allergen-free meals, including menus, food safety protocols, ingredient information, and contact information, so students with celiac disease and other medically necessary dietary restrictions can safely participate in universal school meal programs. Representative Michelle Badger and Senator Joan Lovely both testified in support, describing the legislation as an equity measure that would help families trust school meals and reduce barriers to participation. A series of witnesses, including pediatric and adult gastroenterologists, a Harvard Medical School faculty member, a Celiac Disease Foundation representative, parents, and several children and college students with celiac disease, said that celiac disease requires a strict lifelong gluten-free diet and that lack of clear communication often leads families to avoid school meals. They emphasized risks from cross-contamination, the stress and social exclusion children experience, and the fact that many schools already have the underlying information but do not present it in an accessible way. Committee members responded positively, praising the young witnesses and noting that the bill could benefit students beyond the celiac community by improving transparency for all medically restricted diets. One member suggested the Department of Public Health might also address the issue through regulations, similar to a prior restaurant allergy protocol effort. No votes were taken at the hearing, and the chair closed the hearing after testimony concluded.

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• We do support the bill. I wanted to thank Mr.
• Nothing that would keep us from saying we still support the bill.
• We really, really support both, and we appreciate Mr.
• Gress and his keen interest and vehement support for school safety.
• I'm asking for your support of House Bill 2142. ...of Education.

Bills: HB2040, HB2142, HB2255, HB2379, HB2482, HB2575, HB2600, HB2764, HB4033, HCR2015

Keywords: public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements

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• Individualized home supports is a service that provides support to individuals.
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• c> 3375</c> Our supports also filed 3375 Our supports also filed 3375 as<00:22:07.120><c> amended,</c
• </c> and the more intensive supports. and the more intensive supports.
• </c> really need 7 hours of support that day. really need 7 hours of support that day.

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

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• We appreciate, we appreciate continued support.
• To realize this vision, we are seeking your support for the following keys.
• Thank you for the gift of your time today to speak in support of House Bill 3976.
• This is one way to help support the workforce.
• Thank you for your support.

Bills: HB 1105, HB1527, HB1787, HB1972, HB2081, HB3296, HB3976, HB4071, HB4234, HB4438, HB4701, HB5092, HB5150, HB5180, HB5265, HB5333, HJR203

Keywords: tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, laboratory fees, emergency medical services, peace officers, criminal justice, law enforcement, degree programs, public institutions, HB 1787, HPV, human papillomavirus, college health, university health, student health, public health education, prevention program, screening, early detection

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• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of House Bill 3284.
• Okay, thank you. ...support HB3515, and I'm testifying for myself.
• I'm in support of House Bill 3515.
• I appreciate you, and I'm in support of passing this bill.
• It clarifies the notice language for the child support review process. ...and that of the child support

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• I'm here today to testify in strong support of HB 168 because our current law unfortunately has some
• work on the advocacy team at Unchained At Last, the only organization in the United States that supports
• Thank you for the opportunity. to testify in support of HB 168, this crucial bill to end child marriage
• I am here to testify today. in support of House Bill 168.
• They deserve loving parents, supportive communities, access to education, and to form healthy families

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• program, the Consumer Directed Community Supports program, and the Consumer Support Grant.
• this bill and so thank you for support this bill and so thank you for supporting<00:10:22.240><c> our
• They do more than just support the person; they support entire family units, and they support our future
• They do more than just support the person; they support entire family units, and they support our future
• </c> integration support integration support positive<01:46:53.719><c> supports</c><01:46:54.040><c>

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

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• It's common I've worked very hard to gather a wide bipartisan coalition in support of this legislation
• I believe at least five steps. only five yes so it's obvious that we have the strong support here in
• I couldn't help notice when you were leading reading the list of supporters of this at DA's.
• Thank you for your support. And thank you, Senator West.
• The Colmel County that came to Senator Menendez' district, and thank you for supporting it.

Bills: SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28

Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution

Bills: HB462, HB8, HB8

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools, education policy

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• Uh, and with that we support the bill. My understanding is there's about 187 million.
• Uh, we have strong support in, in, in Travis County for environmental stuff and. I can't.
• We specialize in end to end wind farm decommissioning support.
• OK, well, I'm hopeful that there's support for this.
• Philip Martin of the Environmental Defense Fund, uh, supportive of this bill.

Bills: HB205

Keywords: disaster recovery, economic development, grants, loans, infrastructure support

Bills: SB 629, SB 1015, SB 2501, SB 2933

Keywords: child support, interest accrual, family law, delinquency, financial judgment

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• Uh, we are here today to ask for your support for this resolution.
• I respectfully urge your support.
• I humbly ask you to support HCR 6. Thank you for being here. Thank you.
• It supports local jobs.
• I'm here to testify in support of House Bill 4230.

Bills: HCR6

Keywords: Meals on Wheels, senior services, nutrition, community support, volunteerism

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• For more than three years, UCOM has been the backbone of the international effort to support Ukraine.
• They do continue to depend on our support.
• K, especially one with a dual-use capability that could fill the close air support gap.
• for Russia's war, maybe other things beyond moral support.
• Even in Sudan, what's going on with the rapid support forces in Burkina Faso.

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, SB4, HB2214, bipartisan support

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.

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• youth in supportive on supporting youth in supportive housing housing housing shouldn't<00:45:00.680
• </c> center supported 75 youth. center supported 75 youth.
• </c> we urge your support. we urge your support.
• </c> as the the direct support uh program. as the the direct support uh program.

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

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• </c><00:47:48.880><c> personnel</c> the current student support personnel the current student support
• support person, student support<00:53:14.640><c> personnel.
• </c> urge your support for House File 4893. urge your support for House File 4893.
• I support it. I think it's a good bill. I support it.
• ><c> student</c><01:37:12.239><c> support</c> agency will support this student support agency will support

Bills: HF4893

Keywords: education finance, student support, aid allowances, appropriation, school funding, 1183, house

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• And so that's where the idea of enlisting support from the public, raising support from people of Washington
• I'm excited to be here this morning in support of 6076.
• Thank you, Chair, and members of the committee, for the opportunity to testify in support of SSB 6076
• Again, I really appreciate your consideration of this bill and urge support of SSB 6076. Thank you.
• committee, and I think it does make some good adjustments for our on-base schools that need this support

Bills: SB6313

Keywords: Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support, 904, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on two bills. Senate Bill 6313 would create a Capital Centennial Stewardship Account to fund remodeling, repairs, interpretive and educational facilities, and other improvements to Washington’s Capitol campus ahead of the legislative building’s 100th anniversary in 2028. Prime sponsor Sen. Marco Elias described the bill as a way to invite gifts and donations from the public to help enhance the Capitol and potentially expand visitor experiences, including tours to the top of the building. There was no opposition testimony, and the hearing was closed without a vote. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 6076, which would expand procurement and self-performance authority for public utility districts and other consumer-owned utilities for certain energy-related projects, including non-emitting generation, renewable generation, storage, transmission, and distribution. Staff said the bill raises thresholds for self-performed work and bidding flexibility through 2045, with no state fiscal impact but an indeterminate local impact for training and procedure updates. Testimony from IBEW Local 77 and Grant PUD supported the bill, citing a backlog of infrastructure work, rising material costs, and the need for faster maintenance and construction; they said the bill would not affect land acquisition. No opposition testimony was heard. In executive session, the committee considered Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5901 on school construction assistance program facilities reports for on-base schools. Members said it would help military-connected school districts bridge gaps between state and federal funding and support quality facilities for military children. The committee approved the bill 16-0, with three excused, and reported it out with a do pass recommendation. The chair also announced that amendments for upcoming executive session bills, including SB 6313 and SB 6076, were due later that day.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 10

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting