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• Signed, Senator Brennan, chairman. centers Medicaid coverage centers Medicaid coverage respectfully<00
• I have a high cost of living to benefit.
• Benefits the most broader approach.
• 01:31:48.400> on<01:31:48.560> the great benefits of being on the great benefits of being
• We uh Medicaid coverage here in Wyoming.

Keywords: 916, all

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• The relationship between manufacturers and dealers is fair and equitable for the benefit of consumers
• Like, what do you then see as the main benefits of us passing this versus just relying on the federal
• of us passing this the main benefits of us passing this versus<01:05:09.039> just<01:05:09.200
• while passengers in the car coverage while passengers in the car Which<01:15:56.040> is<01:15
• larger vehicles and excluded benefited larger vehicles and excluded sedans<01:57:45.520> this

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• But I'm not inclined to protect people from competition even when it benefits myself to do so.
• the amount of their indemnity benefits the amount of their indemnity benefits for<00:46:51.839><
• <01:07:41.359> the concept can only just benefit the concept can only just benefit the economic
• lot size or percentage of lot coverage lot size or percentage of lot coverage if<01:23:03.600>
• <01:24:40.880> requirements comes to the lock coverage requirements comes to the lock coverage

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• annual benefit for the full 12 weeks. annual benefit for the full 12 weeks.
• We definitely think this is a good starting point when we look at all of our other benefits.
• We definitely think this is a good starting point when we look at all of our other benefits.
• We definitely think this is a good starting point when we look at all of our other benefits.
• We definitely think this is a good starting point when we look at all of our other benefits.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then took up several administrative regulations. The first was an Office of the Attorney General regulation creating an online submission process for an annual certification report to replace prior quarterly notarized certification forms; there were no amendments or questions. The main discussion centered on Personnel Cabinet regulations 101 KAR 2:034, 2:102, 3:015, and 3:045, which include staff-suggested technical amendments and address state employee compensation and leave. The compensation provisions clarify salary and rehiring/demotion rules, increase critical position premiums from one to three, and update weekend premium and ACE award practices. The leave provisions would provide up to six weeks of paid leave per 10-year interval for birth, adoption, foster placement, or a serious health condition, and allow one paid adverse-weather day per year with supervisor approval. Staff explained that annual and sick leave already accrue and roll over, and that the new six-week benefit was intended as an additional enhancement tied to the 10-year and 20-year sick-leave milestones.

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• I am here to present SB 439, which would extend the sunset of the California Health Benefit Review Program
• Our financial coverage for the time and efforts invested by the remarkable faculty and researchers that
• The California Health Benefits Review Program is responsible for providing much-needed, objective, fact-based
• review of benefit-mandate bills, and their work better informs our debate and discussion and understanding
• review of benefit-mandate bills and their work better informs our debate and discussion and understanding

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on June 17 and began with procedural announcements, quorum, and a consent calendar. The consent items included SB 246, SB 278, SB 317, and SB 386, which were moved together and approved by roll call. The committee then took up its only presentation item, SB 439 by Senator Weber, which would extend the sunset of the California Health Benefit Review Program (CHBRP) by six years and increase its annual budget by $1 million. Support testimony came from Jen Chase on behalf of the University of California and Garin Corbett, CHBRP’s director. They described CHBRP as providing objective, evidence-based analysis of health benefit mandate bills, noted its workload and public resources, and argued that the program needs the extension and funding increase to keep pace with inflation and the growing complexity of health policy. No opposition testimony was offered. Committee members expressed support for CHBRP’s role in informing health policy and fiscal analysis. SB 439 was then moved due pass to Appropriations and approved on a unanimous roll call vote. The hearing concluded after additional add-on votes confirmed the measures were out of committee.

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• We're not every single different area; if you're in a certain part of the state, you have better coverage
• The MDDC believes that this legislation would benefit people with developmental and other disabilities
• I've benefited from all of this.
• I've benefited from all of this.
• So, but I benefit because of this.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint Committee heard testimony on several bills focused on accessibility, fire safety, and transportation safety. House 2569, expanding adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors, drew broad support from Rep. Christine Barber, disability advocates, and members of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said the bill would close gaps in the Architectural Access Board’s authority, require more adaptable housing in rehabs and older conversions, and extend accessibility requirements to employee-only work areas. They emphasized the shortage and cost of accessible housing, the benefits for aging in place, and the risk of institutionalization when accessible units are unavailable. The committee also heard strong support for House 2577, which would allow local fire departments to inspect and enforce fire code compliance in state-owned buildings. Rep. Robert Cataldo and Boston Fire Chief Pat Ellis described this as closing a long-standing loophole that leaves state properties outside local fire-code enforcement, despite the hazards posed by aging state buildings and life-safety systems. Fire service representatives also supported bills to create a statewide technical rescue system under the Department of Fire Services, standardizing training, equipment, funding, and coordination across regional rescue teams, and they backed related fire-safety measures including sprinkler-related legislation and professionalism measures. Rep. James O’Day testified for House 2676, which would require window screens to prevent child falls, arguing it is a common-sense safety measure and noting recent fatal incidents. Ann Shuey and John Kalura testified for House 2601, which would require motor coach passengers to wear seat belts, citing a family tragedy, low seat-belt use, and research showing signage can improve compliance. Steven Poglisi of NAGE supported House 2568, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in public buildings, describing a past CO exposure incident involving a union member. The committee took no votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.

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• We have to ensure that our climate policies are science-based, affordable, and provide tangible benefits
• And bring significant benefits to students and their learning experiences.
• Assembly Bill 546 by Assembly Member Caloza and others enacting the health care coverage and declaring
• This bill will require health care service plans to provide coverage for effective HEPA purifiers for
• Her work was more than just a news coverage.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , and other survivors' benefits.
• This includes SSI, child support, and other benefits. The bill does not create new...
• Those benefits or is this something you're wanting the government agency to to facilitate?
• And right now the conditions for which. children receive this benefit.
• in a better way to maximize those benefits to be able to cook and prepare.

Bills: HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215, HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• So when I come back with a fiscal note, I would like to have some information on the benefit side of
• side of doing information on the benefit side of doing this<00:26:40.000> work<00:26:40.240><
• And just last pool for health benefits.
• <00:35:51.920> for<00:35:52.160> our um to provide excellent benefits for our um to
• SNAP benefits doubles and fewer<00:54:30.319> people<00:54:30.559> will<00:54:30.800><

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• And it should come with benefits like earned safe and sick time and the right to collectively bargain
• And it should come<00:25:48.240> with<00:25:48.559> benefits<00:25:49.440> like<
• 00:25:49.760> earned<00:25:50.159> safe<00:25:50.400> and come with benefits like
• earned safe and come with benefits like earned safe and sick<00:25:50.880> time<00:25:51.120>
• Once again, you can find coverage on the House website at house.mn.gov. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• percent to provide health education, seventy-four percent to serve patients without family planning coverage
• benefits wherever our mobile clinic is going.
• Our ability to monitor vaccine coverage, as Dr. Pan just mentioned, will slow.
• What I will say is that the work of public health is equitable, but it benefits every single person in
• It should continue to lift up vulnerable populations and benefit the entire state.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• for the Commonwealth's veterans and their families, we passed legislation that provides expanded benefits
• complicated inner workings of the prescription drug industry, including increased oversight over pharmacy benefit
• Yet, as you all know, the coverage of the past two years hasn't always reflected that.
• The coverage of the past two years hasn't always reflected that.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House of Representatives convened on January 1, 2025, for the opening of the 194th General Court. The session began with the call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem, followed by remarks from the Dean of the House, Governor Maura Healey, and Speaker Ron Mariano. Speakers highlighted the historic nature of the new session, the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence, and priorities such as public service, transparency, and continued collaboration between the House, Senate, and administration. The House received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s communication transmitting election returns, then adopted a special committee report confirming that the members-elect had been duly elected. The chamber also accepted the resignation/declination of Representative-elect Gerald Paracela, who had been nominated to the District Court. A committee was appointed to notify the Governor that a quorum of members-elect had assembled and were ready to be sworn in, after which the Governor administered the oaths of office to the members. The House then elected Ronald Mariano of Quincy as Speaker by roll-call vote, with 132 votes; Bradley H. Jones Jr. received 21 votes, Mark T. Lombardo 4, and the total vote count was 157. Timothy Carroll of Hull was elected Clerk by acclamation and sworn in, and he announced the appointment of assistant clerks. The House also adopted temporary rules to continue the prior session’s House rules and temporary joint rules, and agreed to a Senate order scheduling a convention for the following day to administer oaths to the Governor’s Council. The session concluded with a benediction and adjournment until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• amending sections of the Health Care Purchasing Act and the New Mexico Insurance Code to require coverage
• chairs, and providing that denial of a wheelchair or an activity chair with respect to a health benefits
• amending sections of the Health Care Purchasing Act and the New Mexico Insurance Code to require coverage
• chairs, and providing that denial of a wheelchair or an activity chair with respect to a health benefits

Keywords: 996, all

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• We also are looking for coverage of all major state areas of government, so we want to try to make sure
• that that coverage kind of covers every major facet of state government.
• All schools can benefit from, and many do use, these practices, not just charter schools.
• According to a 2025 Wazak analysis, charter schools appear to provide strong benefits for historically

Summary: The committee meeting began with a brief explanation of the renamed Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee subcommittee, now called the Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits, and a presentation from the State Auditor’s Office on its current biennium performance audit work plan. The auditor described how topics are selected from a large pool of potential audits and highlighted several ongoing or planned audits, including the Liquor and Cannabis Board, oversight of authorized entities serving students with disabilities, the Quality Home Care Initiative, Medicaid managed care versus fee-for-service costs, the Housing Commission tenant ownership follow-up, DSHS vendor payment patterns, implementation of the Since Time Memorial curriculum, and the Washington State ferry system. Members asked about coordination with JLARC to avoid duplication, and the auditor said the offices exchange work plans, monthly updates, and quarterly coordination meetings. The committee then heard the State Auditor’s performance audit on how charter schools identify and support at-risk students. Auditors reviewed four charter schools—Catalyst Public Schools, Innovation High School, Pinnacles Prep, and Rainier Prep—and focused on English language learners, homeless students, and special education students. The audit found the schools met nearly all legal requirements reviewed, with only one area where two schools partially met a language-access requirement. The schools also used several promising practices, including small-group instruction, culturally responsive environments, and multi-tiered systems of support, though the auditors recommended better documentation of procedures to improve consistency. Families interviewed generally reported positive experiences, while noting resource constraints. Committee members asked about how the four schools were selected, whether the audit compared charter populations to home districts, and how MTSS requirements applied to the schools reviewed. The State Auditor’s Office said the sample was chosen for geographic diversity, student population characteristics, and representation from both authorizers, and that K-2 MTSS requirements were not evaluated because they applied to only one school. Representatives from the Charter School Commission and charter school advocates responded positively, emphasizing technical assistance, collaboration, and sharing best practices across schools. Two public testifiers also supported the report and said it highlighted effective practices that could be expanded across charter and traditional public schools.

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• caused 870 million dollars in damage cost, but their operators only had to show 30 million dollars in coverage
• destructive, and more costly wildfire has left many Californians. struggling to find or afford insurance coverage
• diaspora, make sure that no matter what your religious or ethnic background that you would be able to benefit
• So I would love if you can offer just for the the benefit of our committee members here who maybe didn't

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We must remember that the Social Security system is one where those receiving benefits paid into the
• system their entire working life on the promise that, when the time comes, they should receive benefits
• Eliminating these benefits is going back on a promise made to those hardworking people, many of whom
• That means poor people going without health care coverage, not being able to see a doctor or a nurse.
• It's a simple guardrail provision that will incentivize companies that are benefiting from AI to also

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long Daily File with several guest introductions and floor speeches. Members recognized visiting student leaders, championship football teams from Tuolumne County, Alpha Kappa Alpha members at their Capitol day, and later a descendant of Wong Kim Ark. The chamber also adopted a procedural motion allowing certain members to host guests in the rear of the chamber. Among the major policy items, AB 578 on food delivery platform refund practices passed 47-2, AB 344 on successor beer manufacturer definitions passed 61-0, AB 454 to make California’s migratory bird protections permanent passed 55-12 on the urgency clause, AB 482 updating the Table Grape Commission passed 64-1, AB 1237 to support transit access for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders passed 56-15 on the urgency clause, AB 738 on wildfire rebuild solar exemptions passed 42-2, AB 1460 on 340B pharmacy access for clinics passed 41-5, AB 750 on homeless shelter oversight passed 49-1, AB 1061 on housing in historic districts passed 41-13, AB 1523 on expanding mandatory mediation thresholds passed 65-0, and AB 316 on AI-related civil liability passed 56-0. AB 761 authorizing the Monterey-Salinas Transit District to seek a sales tax ballot measure passed 47-12. The chamber also adopted several resolutions. AJR 3 urging protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid passed 53-2 after extensive debate that included criticism of federal cuts and counterarguments focused on state Medi-Cal policy and budget decisions. ACR 65 proclaiming California Tourism Month was adopted by voice vote after coauthors were added, and ACR 62 recognizing California Nonprofits Day was also adopted by voice vote with 65 coauthors. AJR 5 affirming birthright citizenship and opposing efforts to end it passed 58-1 after a lengthy, highly partisan debate centered on the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark precedent. The session also included passage of AB 571, a CEQA exemption for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon, which was presented as a long-running bipartisan effort to create a final resting place for Orange County veterans.

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• And um what this would do is align the state benefits, the state line of duty death benefits, with um
• the state uh line of duty death benefits the state uh line of duty death benefits<00:01:24.120> with
• <00:03:32.280> account, peace officers benefit account, peace officers benefit account, and
• into uh, improve benefits for the St. into uh, improve benefits for the St.
• Pension benefit improvements help That. Pension benefit improvements help that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So what it does is standardizes some of the qualifications, some of the coverage for waivers across different
• And then being last-dollar also helps to mitigate the expenses from that kind of coverage.
• I know we only have like one benefit manager at our Reno base, but if they can partner with the VA centers
• So it does really benefit the student and their ability to complete the program—the goal of the satisfactory
• the National Guard on ways to also help them to be more successful and to navigate the wonderful benefits

Bills: AB328, AB397

Keywords: Juneteenth, education, economic commission, cultural affairs, racial healing, policy recommendations, African-American studies, higher education, fee waivers, Native American students, unaccompanied youth, academic progress, Nevada System of Higher Education, 909, all

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• SB 1202 aims to enhance benefits for firefighters who are totally and permanently disabled during official
• Key provision would be eligibility for insurance coverage.
• exercises, along with their spouses and dependent children, would be eligible for specific insurance benefits
• Every person in this room has the right to waive constitutional rights that go to their benefit.
• violates the Florida Constitution, which does not permit the legislature to reduce the minimum wage coverage

Summary: The committee took up several bills and reported each favorably after brief presentations, amendments, and roll calls. SB 1760, by Senator Grall, would require certain elected officials and agency heads to reside in Florida, with agency heads also required to be U.S. citizens and live in the county where their agency is headquartered; it also clarifies the constitutional prohibition on holding more than one office. SB 1202, by Senator McClain, expands insurance benefits for firefighters who are totally and permanently disabled during official training exercises, and its amendment was adopted to avoid local fiscal impact. SB 582, by Senator Leak, increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and limits the higher penalty to properties on the National Register of Historic Places or in a listed district; supporters included representatives of St. Augustine and the Florida League of Cities, while one opponent waived in opposition. SB 312, by Senator Gates, revises governance of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and allows affiliated nonprofit subsidiaries to enter agreements with universities; an amendment adding one public member to the board was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 676, by Senator Martin, which would allow employees to waive the state minimum wage right under a framework the sponsor said would help young or inexperienced workers gain entry-level experience. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing it could help small businesses hire and create opportunities, and opponents saying it would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage, invite coercion, and exploit vulnerable workers. Senator Martin’s amendment clarifying the Fair Labor Standards Act exception was adopted, and the bill passed on a favorable vote despite opposition from Senator Arrington and others. Finally, SB 440, by Senator McClain, was heard as an expansion of prior law to cover public employees and prohibit certain employment practices related to gender identity and pronoun use; after an amendment narrowing the bill by deleting references to training, instruction, or other activity regarding sexual orientation, the committee heard extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters framing it as protecting conscience rights and opponents calling it discriminatory. The committee ultimately reported SB 440 favorably as well.

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• the benefit of archiving for six months? the benefit of archiving for six months?
• It obviously does not dictate coverage decisions.
• It obviously does not dictate coverage decisions.
• It obviously does not dictate coverage decisions.
• It obviously does not dictate coverage decisions.

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all