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• Are we going to have to check if someone has documentation to be here legally to have their well water
• Are we going to have to check if someone has documentation to be here legally to have their well water
• we going<00:52:24.839><c> to</c><00:52:25.240><c> have</c><00:52:25.480><c> to</c><00:52:26.040><c> check
• /c><00:52:27.160><c> someone</c><00:52:28.079><c> is</c><00:52:29.079><c> has</c> going to have to check
• if someone is has going to have to check if someone is has documentation<00:52:30.319><c> to</c><00:

Bills: HF10 , HF27

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation

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• background check program.
• background check program.
• check, to pay the fee, to get the background check.
• check, to pay the fee, to get the background check.
• This bill removes the statutory cap on Washington State Patrol's fees for firearm background checks and

Bills: HB2159 , HB2251 , HB2521

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation

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• Universal background checks—we know that vetting people more heavily kind of weeds out the bad seeds
• trusted with a firearm.
• checks and raising the minimum age to purchase firearms.
• checks.
• They go through those background checks.

Bills: HB259 , HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• . ...prohibit firearms.
• to a background check.
• We need to invest in our communities, enhance mental health resources, strengthen background checks,
• We're not changing clauses to background checks, or age, or registration, not check.
• They pass a fingerprint-based background check to receive a license and have to renew their license every

Bills: HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675 , HB259

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety, Texas law, short-barrel, law enforcement, election judges, concealed handgun, polling places

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• You have before you House Bill 2521, which relates to firearms background checks.
• You have before you House Bill 2521, which relates to firearms background checks.
• By way of background, the firearm background check program was established by the legislature in 2020
• Our firearms background division is funded entirely by the statutory $18 fee for each background check
• Our firearms background division is funded entirely by statutory $18 fee for each background check.

Bills: HB2521 , HB2249 , HB1796

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

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• House Bill 2521 concerns the fee for the state firearms background check program administered by the
• By way of background, during the 2020 legislative session, the firearms background check program was
• During the 2020 legislative session, the Firearms Background Check Program was established within the
• background check system and for costs incurred by the agency in establishing and administering the firearms
• background check program.

Bills: HB1607 , HB2159 , HB2441 , HB2521 , HB2531 , HB2543

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: recycling, waste reduction, environmental policy, sustainability, municipal regulations, preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, HB 2441, line of duty death, survivor benefits, medical insurance premium reimbursement, surviving spouse, domestic partner, dependent children, public employee death benefits, retirement system, Washington State

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• </c><00:29:30.960><c> I'll</c><00:29:31.039><c> check</c><00:29:31.200><c> on</c><00:29:31.279><c> that
• I'll check on that. them on that. I'll check on that. &gt;&gt; So,<00:29:31.760><c> yeah.
• </c><00:29:32.000><c> So,</c><00:29:32.080><c> we</c><00:29:32.240><c> can</c><00:29:32.320><c> check
• So, we can check on that, then &gt;&gt; So, yeah.
• So, we can check on that, then we<00:29:33.120><c> can</c><00:29:33.200><c> go</c><00:29:33.360><c> from

Bills: HB259 , HB206 , HB207 , HB259 , HB206 , HB207

Committee: House Financial Services

Keywords: income tax credit, tax incentive, recruitment, remote work, remote worker, recruited worker, rural counties, small counties, county population tiers, opportunity zone, teacher recruitment, nurse recruitment, law enforcement recruitment, workforce development, economic development, relocation incentive, Alabama Department of Revenue, nonrefundable tax credit, tax carryforward, state income tax

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• Check System.
• </c><00:17:02.079><c> All</c><00:17:02.320><c> points</c><00:17:02.560><c> of</c> Background Check System
• All points of Background Check System.
• Background Check System, providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 6047 to amend Title 38, United
• Building on the firearms licenses.

Bills: HR1300 , HB2616 , HB1993 , HCR86 , SB1003 , SB2393 , HB5317 , HB4544 , HB3234 , HR1299

Keywords: H.Res. 1300, HR1300, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, veterans affairs, VA, NICS, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, firearms background check, gun control, veteran privacy, Department of Justice, disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, DIC, veterans benefits, Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, National Mall, House procedure, floor consideration

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• So any time it involves a firearm, the carrying of a firearm, or the stealing of a firearm during the
• That is, that's a theft of a firearm.
• I mean, we would reduce firearm theft if we reduce the availability and accessibility of firearms.
• Our safe environment programs include regular background checks and educational programs to train clergy
• More than 2.6 million adults undergo background checks and safe environment training in the Catholic

Bills: HB268 , HB305 , HB307 , HB380 , HB548 , HB727 , HB268 , HB305 , HB307

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants

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• fiduciary for VA purposes may face criminal liability when transferring, receiving. or possessing a firearm
• where essentially some of the therapists are told to get white noise and put ambient music in the background
• the day they get out. learning to work together regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic background
• member takes the oath of office, they are making the ultimate difference. commitment, signing a blank check
• paperwork into the VA, they've done the right thing. right thing and then they get these huge debt checks

Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• checks on the workers as well?
• You know, like who's actually going and checking these stands?
• Like who's going to check to see what they sell?
• But, like, are people actually going to say that someone's checking them?
• But like, are people actually going to say that someone's checking them?

Bills: HB461 , HB467 , HB522 , HB565 , HB673 , HB799 , HB917 , HB937 , HB956 , HB977

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: building codes, construction standards, state uniform construction code, local option, municipal ordinance, parish ordinance, resilient construction, FORTIFIED Home, IBHS, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, hurricane resistance, storm resilience, roof replacement, residential construction, certificate of occupancy, code enforcement, building resilience, home hardening, wind mitigation, residential roof

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• An act relating to firearms background checks. Last line, May 1st, 27.
• The underlying bill is responsive to the Washington State Patrol, who administers the firearms background
• However, if the State Patrol says we need $15 to be able to properly administer the background check
• You know, I was in the legislature when we debated and passed the WSP's background check program bill
• check and own a firearm.

Bills: HB2325 , HB2521 , HB2720 , HB1960 , HB2073 , HB2675 , HB2681

Keywords: tourism, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers, arts and culture, tribal nations, tribal businesses, rural communities

Bills: HB506 , HB513 , HB437

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission, employment screening, licensing

Bills: SB325 , HB513 , SB357 , HB513 , HB626

Committee: Senate Tourism

Keywords: youth residential facilities, abuse prevention, law enforcement, video surveillance, civil penalties, record keeping, child rights, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission

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• information system for them, streamlining some things and basically getting what they need to do in check

Bills: HB506 , HB480 , HB105 , HB403 , HB513 , SB341

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, foreign nationals, voter identification, driver licenses, immigration documentation, Alabama election law, law enforcement, retirement benefits, Alabama Peace Officers, agency-issued badge, agency-issued pistol, criminal enterprise, database, data privacy, criminal justice, background check

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• What oversight measures or verification checks do you guys have in place to ensure that the programs
• do you guys have in place to checks do you guys have in place to ensure<00:57:52.240><c> that</c><00
• Is there any specific background that they have to have or work experience?
• Is there any specific background that they have to have or work experience?
• >> Uh, there isn't a specific background that they have to have in order to be a volunteer.

Bills: HF2825

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective

Bills: SB253 , SB317

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: massage therapy, licensing board, public safety, criminal background check, temporary permit, emergency order, Alabama Innovation Corporation, board of directors, staggered terms, economic development, entrepreneurship

Bills: HB462 , HB8 , HB8

Committee: Senate Healthcare

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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• LEOFF 1 fund is right about $6 billion as we speak, and I checked that a couple hours ago here.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB1347 , HB1759 , HB1983 , HB2120 , HB2264 , HB2338 , HB2385 , HB2495 , HB2521 , HB2604 , HB2610 , HB2675 , HB2426

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate considered Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2034, a measure to terminate and restate the LEOFF 1 pension plan and use surplus funds for other state purposes if federal approval is obtained. During debate, senators discussed whether the plan should remain funded at 110% or 120% of actuarial value, whether surplus dollars should instead go to transportation or the budget stabilization account, whether members should receive an additional distribution, and whether local governments should be reimbursed for retiree health care costs. Several amendments were offered: a Gildon amendment to raise the funding target to 120% failed; a technical Robinson amendment adding a date passed; Holy, King, Harris, Schessler, and Conway amendments addressing member distributions, transportation, budget stabilization, local government health care costs, and a reconstituted board distribution all failed; and Robinson’s amendment removing Climate Commitment Act repayment language passed. The Ways and Means striking amendment, as amended, was then adopted. On final passage, supporters argued the bill was actuarially sound, had been reviewed by attorneys, actuaries, the State Investment Board, and the Department of Retirement Systems, and would allow use of excess funding for other state needs. Opponents warned it left too little in the pension fund, should dedicate surplus dollars only to one-time uses, and did not adequately reimburse cities and counties for retiree medical obligations. After debate, the Senate passed E2SHB 2034 by a vote of 25 yeas, 22 nays, with one absent and one excused. Afterward, the Senate returned to Substitute House Bill 2178, which was also passed on final passage by a vote of 39 yeas and 9 nays, with one excused. The chamber then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

Bills: HB8 , HB380 , HB8 , HB380

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo, genetic modification, bioethics, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools