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• House File 1458 addresses concerns about CPA licensure requirements, which mandate 150 hours of college
• House File 1458 addresses concerns about CPA licensure requirements, which mandate 150 hours of college
• Boards of Accountancy to evaluate the licensure requirements while working to maintain mobility, and
• Boards of Accountancy to evaluate the licensure requirements while working to maintain mobility, and
• Boards of Accountancy to evaluate the licensure requirements while working to maintain mobility, and

Bills: HF1458, HF2063, HF2164, HF1377, HF927, HF1059, HF1910, HF2232

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2049 requires DHS, or the Department of Health Services, to allow the
• Additionally, the bill requires the registrant, at least every six months, to observe the procedures
• Finally, the bill requires a registrant using general supervision for particle accelerator treatment
• The high-dose radiation treatments are going to continue to always require direct supervision.
• Police are required to wear body cameras in most states.

Bills: HB2049, HB2178, HB2179, HB2307, HB2322

Keywords: radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, HB2178, Arizona, state agencies, chief medical officer, medical license, physician license, osteopathic license, licensure requirement, Title 41, Title 32, Arizona Revised Statutes, A.R.S. 41-5902, public health administration, agency leadership, state government personnel

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services heard several bills and held HB 2307. HB 2049 would allow particle accelerator treatment for human diseases under general supervision in certain rural counties and critical access hospitals, with documentation, observation, and physician availability requirements. Supporters from the Arizona Hospital and Health Care Association and rural radiation oncologists said it would improve access to cancer care in underserved areas while maintaining safety. The committee also heard HB 2178, requiring state agency chief medical officers to hold an active medical license, and HB 2179, which separates air ambulance definitions and regulations from ground ambulances to clarify statute and align oversight with current practice; both were described as cleanup/common-sense measures and supported by the air medical industry. The committee also heard HB 2322, which would require audio or video recording of DCS interviews with children subject to investigations, with limited exceptions for equipment failure or lack of access. Testimony in support came from a human trafficking survivor, a health care worker and counselor, and a foster parent/child welfare advocate, who argued recordings would improve accuracy, accountability, and child protection, and help preserve a child’s exact words. No opposition was presented. The bill includes a conditional enactment tied to future federal grant legislation and directs DCS to apply for grants if available. After discussion, the committee voted unanimously to give HB 2049, HB 2178, HB 2179, and HB 2322 due pass recommendations, each by a 7-0 vote. The committee then announced HB 2307 would be held and adjourned.

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• And that would relax the requirement of five because, presumably... ...requirement of five because, presumably
• For 40 hours a week, the current requirement is only three searches that you have to...
• What’s the harm in requiring a fourth and fifth application to find a job? Because...
• For a county of 20,000 or less, the requirement would remain at three.
• For a county of more than 20,000, the requirement would go up to five.

Bills: HB191, HB35, HB29, HB123, HB35, HB29, HB191, HB123

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters

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• This version of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Bill, Mr.
• That is a noun, expedited licensure; this is a verb, expedited licensing.
• We're required to do that, and so that would just be an example.
• A licensure within the compact should not be required for a job, like if a law firm said you had to be
• And I would hope that the business would pay for the licensures.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• And each of our certificate programs requires a clinic, a drafting course, and a writing seminar.
• We are proud that we Have multiple essays that are required as part of our tailored application.
• Faculty, staff, and administration, including myself, have a mandatory reporting requirement.
• We have required classes, and none of our required classes have been taught by adjunct faculty since
• The ABA requires us to have a certain number of upper-level legal writing classes.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• This version of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Bill, Mr.
• That is a noun, expedited licensure. This is a verb, expedited licensing.
• A licensure within the compact should not be required for a job, like if a law firm said you had to be
• And I would hope that the business would pay for the licensures.
• Harm to others requires recent conduct creating a substantial risk.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• Brings the state standards in line with national standards by removing the requirement for in-person
• instruction exclusively for licensure and for board membership.
• This is what the national power form requires or does not require. Okay. Yes, sir.
• This is what the national power form requires or does not require. Okay. Yes, sir.
• >> They're licensing. >> Yes, sir. >> They don't require that I meet standards. >> Yes, sir.

Bills: HB462, HB477, SB210, HB462, HB477, SB210

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, health benefits, nonprofit organization, agriculture, insurance regulation, taxation, hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, HB462, chiropractic, chiropractor, State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, professional licensing

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• On page one, on line 21, it says without requiring a prescription from a licensed prescriber.
• So, help me understand why we wouldn't be requiring a prescription. Will this be with FDA approval?
• So if FDA comes down with guidelines that require a prescription from a licensed prescriber, then will
• we be amending the section of law in order to comply with those requirements.
• Yes, this would be a requirement on an annual basis for all primary care providers. Thank you.

Bills: SB1328, SB1380, SB1436, SB1558, SB1572, SB1651, SB1805, SB1831, SB1836, SB2014, SB2023, SB2044, SB2179, SB933

Keywords: parents' rights, healthcare consent, minors, medical records, protection, legal guardianship, hospital, fetal death, miscarriage, healthcare, state health department, vital records, patient rights, child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, mental health, substance abuse

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• And so we'll have a different level of requirement than we had in the past for ongoing licensure as well
• whatever it wants to >> Can it can require whatever it wants to require. require. require.
• for licensure.
• for licensure.
• for licensure.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• <00:04:27.919> for 157 removes that notice requirement for 157 removes that notice requirement
• Removal of the notice requirement.
• > viewpoint imagine that this requires viewpoint imagine that this requires viewpoint neutrality
• But then requiring the transparency in the bill and requiring all of the reporting that goes along with
• But then requiring the say in that.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

Bills: SF0072, SF0104, SJ0005

Keywords: teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse, active duty military, teacher shortage, career and technical education, CTE teacher, background check, disciplinary records, licensure portability, multistate commission, education regulation, school staffing

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• The current requirements mandate a radiation oncologist for every treatment. It's outdated.
• The bill also outlines membership requirements, duties of the commission, and reporting requirements.
• The access requirement means we have to set up this bill to establish certification.
• HB 2195 aligns Arizona's state licensure timeline with the existing federal 10-day standard.
• I can ...of surgery, which would require my explicit written approval.

Bills: HB2049, HB2050, HB2051, HB2072, HB2082, HB2085, HB2177, HB2178, HB2179, HB2183, HB2195

Keywords: radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, childhood cancer, rare diseases, research funding, healthcare, clinical trials

Summary: The committee opened with attendance and member introductions, then heard a series of health-related bills, many focused on access to care in rural and underserved communities. HB 2049 would allow particle accelerators for radiation therapy in critical access hospitals and counties under 400,000 population under general supervision; sponsors and rural oncology witnesses said it would reduce travel burdens for cancer patients while maintaining safety protocols. HB 2050 updated radiologic technologist statutes to align with current national standards, adjust accreditation and clinical-hour requirements, and allow radiologist assistants to work under supervision rather than direct supervision; an amendment also added registered nurses to the list of professionals not needing a separate license to use diagnostic X-ray machines. Both bills were supported by testimony about workforce shortages and access, though one member voted no on HB 2050 over concerns about oversight and board authority. Both measures received do-pass recommendations, with HB 2050 amended. The committee then unanimously advanced HB 2082, which creates a Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Research Commission to award grants for phase-one pediatric cancer and rare disease trials. Testimony came from families affected by pediatric brain cancer, including a parent who described traveling internationally for treatment and a college student currently undergoing treatment who urged the state to invest in research. Members expressed strong sympathy and support, and the bill passed 12-0. Next, HB 2015 would require Access to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in multiple settings; the sponsor and medical witnesses described breastfeeding as preventive care with benefits for infants and mothers, while Access testified neutral and noted a fiscal estimate was being developed and that the amendment would protect the state if CMS does not approve the services. The bill, as amended, also received a unanimous do-pass recommendation. The committee also approved HB 2177, which directs Access to seek CMS waivers so tribal and Indian Health Service facilities can be reimbursed for certain covered services, including dental care, for American Indian and Alaska Native members. The sponsor and a Sage Memorial Hospital representative said the bill would help rural tribal facilities keep services local and maximize federal matching funds; it passed unanimously as amended. HB 2178, requiring a state agency medical chief officer to hold an active medical or osteopathic license, was described as a cleanup measure after a lapse in licensure exposed a statutory gap, and it also passed unanimously. HB 2179, which clarifies definitions separating air ambulance from ground ambulance regulation, was supported as a technical clarification to avoid unintended consequences and likewise received unanimous approval. Finally, the committee advanced HB 2183, which creates an emergency medicine study committee to examine Arizona’s EMS system, including rural and urban capacity, workforce burnout, uncompensated care, and emergency department utilization. The sponsor said the study would help the state understand system pressures and identify policy solutions; firefighters, health care advocates, and an emergency medicine nurse practitioner testified in support, emphasizing the ER’s role as the safety net and the strain from staffing shortages, rural closures, and high volumes. The bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript, with testimony continuing after the initial supporters spoke.

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• <00:05:02.800> them uh, all this bill does is require them uh, all this bill does is require
• So, to require them...
• It does not put any requirements for how they staff it.
• It does not put any requirements for how they staff it.

Bills: HB128, SB297, HB128, SB297

Keywords: HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments, congressional districts, geographic representation, nursing regulation, nursing education programs, licensure compact

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• If the requirement isn't met, the scholarship converts to a loan.
• Are we requiring them to do that by February of their senior year?
• Many others require minimum grade point averages or certain ACT scores for eligibility.
• A child may get sick and require out-of-state help.
• Madam Chair, members, so yeah, there's no detail on the employment requirement.

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• residency requirements on them at all. residency requirements on them at all. um<00:18:25.360>
• on their major requirements. on their major requirements.
• Am I correct in requirement.
• requirement. It just says be employed. requirement. It just says be employed.

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• And then it also requires that each of these organizations have to say who the top three contributors
• It doesn't actually limit any spending; it just requires that disclosure back to the original source.
• <00:24:50.520> that spending it just requires that spending it just requires that disclosure
• He said this required public testing of equipment and renting machines, and that it made the process
• I'm here to testify against House File 69, or the bill requiring school elections to be held on even

Bills: HF72, HF66, HF69, HF73

Keywords: campaign finance, state funding, political activity, nonprofits, government transparency, HF66, Minnesota second-degree murder, unintentional murder, protective order, order for protection, harassment restraining order, domestic violence, victim protection, cross-jurisdictional orders, out-of-state restraining order, tribal court order, Canadian protective order, public safety, criminal law, homicide

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• This doesn't necessarily talk about the nurse's requirements for licensure.
• This doesn't necessarily talk about the nurse's requirements for licensure.
• This doesn't necessarily talk about the nurse's requirements for licensure.
• This doesn't necessarily talk about the nurse's requirements for licensure.
• This doesn't necessarily talk about the nurse's requirements for licensure.

Bills: HF1925

Keywords: nurse licensure, multistate license, healthcare, public safety, interstate compact, nursing regulation, 1183, house

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• Education requirements are going to be changed to by rule.
• Education requirements are going to be changed to by rule.
• Education requirements are going to be changed to by rule.
• is was required to um create a form. is was required to um create a form.
• 20.240> to the midwives are required to report to the midwives are required to report to the<00

Bills: HB59, HB128, HB59, HB128

Keywords: early voting, electoral participation, voting centers, Alabama elections, absentee ballot, HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments

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• And this would be also part of the requirement for the license, which would allow the municipality and
• They will regulate what is sold, and they will have advertising requirements and things.
• Basis is for, and why that would be required on a self-funded plan for its members.
• We're requiring them to have reinsurance. Uh, I don't know how that protects anybody. I don't...
• Um, but it requires, as I understand it, I mean this has really been talked about today.

Bills: HB441

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

Bills: SB303, SB303

Keywords: education, principal leadership, mentoring, high-poverty schools, professional development, off-road vehicles, public roads, registration, liability insurance, age requirement, traffic regulations, 1136, house, all