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• The conversations we had with the Senate in reaching a negotiated agreement on the physician compact.
• Conversation with the Interstate Medical Licensure Act and just gratitude from us as a committee, but
• That's not been a factor in our conversations. It's not like it's millions of dollars or anything.
• One, do you know if any organizations representing social workers were part of the conversations with
• I would love to have a conversation with you afterwards to make sure that that will continue to be the

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• The conversations we had with the Senate in reaching a negotiated agreement on the physician compact.
• This is a conversation about the Interstate Medical Licensing Act, and I want to express gratitude from
• That's not been a factor in our conversations. It's not like it's millions of dollars or anything.
• One, do you know if any organizations representing social workers were part of the conversations with
• I would love to have a conversation with you afterwards to make sure that that will continue to be the

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• IT TOOK THE HUMAN ELEMENT TO BE ABLE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR.
• WHEN IT COMES TO THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION, CONVERSATION THAT TOOK PLACE, I HAVE HAD CONVERSATIONS WITH
• SO, I AM REALLY EXCITED TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION WITH MY COLLEAGUES AND ALSO REPRESENTATIVE WOODSON
• FOR THE CONVERSATIONS AND KEEPING THE DIALOGUE. HAPPY AI WEEK. THANK YOU MR.
• NOW, THERE IS A LOT OF CONVERSATIONS ABOUT AI AND MOVING FORWARD AND ALL THAT.

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• Um, we'd love to have a conversation about how we can assist our, uh, more rural and unincorporated communities
• Um, so I'd like to see us, um, really have some strong conversations around we, how we can help bolster
• , to find holistic solutions and making sure that everybody is, when we're having these, these conversations
• when those, uh, agencies come in, I think it's, it's, um, an opportunity for us to have those conversations
• But, um, along with that site visit, that's going to hold all of the conversations that we are thinking

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• I really like things like this to be more of a conversation than, you know, presenting at and, and back
• And I can say we have regular conversations internally both about that, but also about why we do the
• , part of that whole child conversation.
• So those kinds of large scale conversations.
• It was a good conversation, I think, for everyone to have.

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• You know, that's a conversation that we could potentially have as a separate type of bill.
• bill analysis, it gives you the different components of how we are grading our kids, and this conversation
• One more small question in this big conversation, because I understand your intention here, I think,
• If I were to add level two to this, this would be a whole different conversation because there's going
• That's going to determine that that's going to be a conversation for another time because we would have

Summary: The Pre-K Through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up three bills, along with a brief budget conference-prep presentation. The first bill, CS/HB 1483 on school grading and student supports, would gradually align Florida’s school grading scale with the familiar A-F student grading scale over a 10-year glide path, add school report card transparency on the percentage of students reading at grade level, expand interventions for students with substantial reading and math deficiencies through VPK through grade 8, and create a competitive grant for diverse books in K-5 classrooms and libraries. Supporters argued the current school-grade scale is misleading and that the bill would improve transparency and supports; some members raised concerns about impacts on turnaround schools, community perception, and whether the bill adequately captures student gains. The bill passed 12-2 and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/HB 859 on the School Readiness Program, which revises the definition of “economically disadvantaged” for eligibility purposes. The bill originally moved from 150% of the federal poverty level to 65% of state median income, but three amendments were adopted to create a glide path and reduce fiscal impact by using 50% of state median income or 150% of poverty, whichever is greater, and by deleting an obsolete section. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, emphasizing child care as workforce infrastructure and a lifeline for working families. The bill passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. Finally, CS/HB 1607 on cardiac emergencies in schools would require AEDs in every Florida school, including charter schools, require CPR/AED training, and create a pulse-saving plan with rulemaking authority for the State Board of Education. Proponents cited alarming statistics about sudden cardiac arrest on campuses and argued that rapid AED access can save lives; supporters from the American Heart Association, PTA, and cardiology groups backed the measure. Members spoke in strong support, and the bill passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. The meeting ended with a budget presentation explaining that House and Senate FY 2025-26 budget, appropriations project, and proviso side-by-sides had been distributed ahead of conference, followed by adjournment.

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• So we'll just want to try to address that a little bit as this conversation continues.
• For conversations on this bill, I look forward to continuing them as the conversation moves forward.
• And Representative Nash and I have had probably more than one conversation about that aspect as well.
• I'm willing to continue to have conversations about that.
• We just heard in the previous conversation. that the nature of the contract with the developer can't

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• I've had extensive conversations with employers in my district and around the state, with the Chamber
• And we would have a conversation because we didn't have a chance to talk.
• I will support you on the bill, but we need to continue that conversation. Thank you so much.
• Keep it up, and, you know, enjoyed the conversation about your bill last night. Thanks.
• Thank you, members, for this conversation today, and I look forward to your support and continuing conversations

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee began with a roll call confirming a quorum, then heard a presentation of the proposed health care budget. The chair said the overall health care budget would total $46.7 billion, a 2.1% decrease in total spending and a 3% increase in general revenue, while reducing 3,585 state FTE. He highlighted funding for Medicaid, KidCare, developmental disabilities services, opioid settlement spending, mental health facilities, senior services, school health nurses, veterans’ dental care, and veterans nursing home improvements. The chair also presented PCB HCB 25-01, a conforming bill that eliminates the Health Care Innovation Program, the Health Care Innovation Council, and the revolving loan program; makes changes to cancer research and graduate medical education provisions; and adjusts Medicaid rebate-related language. The conforming bill passed favorably after no questions, public testimony, or debate. The committee then considered CS/HB 47 on child care. The bill, as explained by Rep. McFarland, would reduce regulation for child care providers in good standing, speed background screening for child care workers, allow provisional hiring status in some cases, create license-exempt status for certain employer-provided child care facilities and DOD child care facilities, and remove outdated paperwork requirements such as the flu brochure. An amendment restored language protecting large family child care homes from being dropped by residential insurers and cleaned up statutory language; it was adopted. Members debated the bill at length, with supporters emphasizing common-sense deregulation and helping working parents, while some members raised concerns about safety, early learning quality, and the loss of informational reminders to parents. The bill was reported favorably. The subcommittee also heard HB 1553 on a uterine fibroid research database. Rep. Dunkley explained that the bill would require health care providers to submit identified fibroid data to DOH so it can be de-identified for a research database, after the department had been unable to use prior de-identified submissions reliably. An amendment removed the current appropriation and was adopted. Members spoke in strong support, noting the prevalence of fibroids and the value of better diagnosis and treatment data. The bill passed favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 1529, which addresses the home health aide program for medically fragile children. Rep. Tremont said the bill would direct AHCA to seek a federal waiver so parents’ earnings from caring for their children would not count against Medicaid eligibility, and would revise training requirements and remove mandated annual program assessments. The bill drew supportive public testimony from home care stakeholders, had no debate, and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Thank you for your willingness on the conversations.
• I don't know that that was added to the committee substitute or conversation, that's right.
• 00:07:18.319> willness<00:07:18.800> on<00:07:18.960> the<00:07:19.080> conversations
• <00:07:19.840> I your willness on the conversations I your willness on the conversations I
• <00:07:24.680> that's committee sub or conversation that's committee sub or conversation that's

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Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and recognized guests before taking up legislation. The committee first heard Senate Bill 61 from Sen. Craig Richardson, who described it as a private property rights bill addressing swimming pools rented through platforms like Airbnb or Swimply. He said current law can cause a privately owned pool to be treated as a public swimming pool, and the bill would correct that definition. The committee moved and seconded the bill, then approved it unanimously for favorable passage to the House floor. The committee then considered Senate Bill 237 from Sen. Jason Hall. Hall said the bill would waive Kentucky’s physical agility requirement for certain out-of-state police officers in good standing with at least 10 years of service, while a committee substitute also updated 911 dispatching laws and adjusted training requirements for part-time public safety telecommunicators. Representative Blandon said he would offer a friendly floor amendment requiring proof that an applicant passed a physical agility test in their state of origin to address KLC concerns. Representative Sharp raised a concern about how federal certifications would fit into the bill’s state-of-origin language. After discussion, the committee approved the committee substitute and passed the bill favorably, with several members explaining their votes or recording votes afterward. The meeting ended with thanks to members and staff and a motion to adjourn.

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• I'll have that conversation with the chair<00:12:08.120> of<00:12:08.240> Public<00:12:
• I'm sure those conversations could happen offline, and for that I would oppose this motion.
• I spoke to Chair O'Driscoll and then I had a riveting conversation with myself, and both of us agree
• with myself and riveting conversation with myself and both<00:15:16.639> of<00:15:16.759>

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• The Fair Act starts this overdue conversation. AI feeds on data.
• The Fair Act starts this overdue conversation. AI feeds on data.
• But we hope after hearing us today and continuing the conversations going forward, you'll realize we're
• Management simply refused to engage in any conversation on the matter.
• We're seeing that in conversations in New York and California, where you get to a point where you have

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Summary: The committee held a hearing on several artificial intelligence bills, opening with remarks about the 9/11 anniversary and then broad statements from the co-chairs about AI’s promise and risks. Chair Farley-Bouvier and Senator Moore emphasized the need for guardrails, transparency, and worker and consumer protections, while Senator Finegold described Senate Bill 37, which would create a framework for AI model training with safety assessments, audits, incident reporting, Attorney General oversight, and workforce reporting. Members also discussed Massachusetts’ position relative to other states and the need for state action in the absence of federal regulation. A large portion of the hearing focused on the Fair Act, House 77 and Senate 35, which would limit workplace surveillance, restrict collection of biometric and location data, require notice and human review for automated employment decisions, and protect workers from retaliation. Labor leaders, including AFL-CIO, AFSCME, AFT, SEIU, building trades, and other worker representatives, testified in support, describing harms from bossware, automated benefits denials, hiring and promotion screening, scheduling, and monitoring in workplaces ranging from health care and education to manufacturing and construction. They argued that AI systems are already affecting wages, benefits, safety, and job security, and that Massachusetts should act now to set clear rules. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 74, which would require informed consent and clear contract terms for digital replicas of voices and likenesses, with SAG-AFTRA representatives supporting the bill as a protection for performers and creators. Another major topic was Senate Bill 51 on social media algorithm accountability and transparency; child safety advocates, researchers, and a public health expert described harms from engagement-based algorithms, including exposure to harmful content, eating disorders, and youth mental health impacts, and supported independent audits and public reporting. A few industry and civil liberties witnesses supported regulation but urged balance, warning against overly burdensome rules while acknowledging the need for privacy, transparency, and accountability. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the hearing excerpt.

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• One of the things that we had talked about in early conversations around planning the conference was
• Several themes appeared consistently during the conversation.
• Several themes appeared consistently during the conversation.
• And the same conversations and background information are likely to happen.
• So we'll be circling back up, because I think there's conversations to be had there.

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• Um, and so just acknowledging and thanks for the conversations with Chair Heindman and Representative
• So thank you for uh having a conversation on the House floor about this.
• Is it the the... conversations with local farmers and uh conversations with local farmers and uh I<00
• This is important to get this conversation going.
• Uh, I would love to work conversation.

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• So this is for continuing conversation that we will have certainly in the 60-day session.
• Committee based on the questions and conversations, that this bill will go to Finance next.
• Larry Horan noted that he wanted to flag the conversation for the committee. Thank you.
• intellectual conversation with people about this.
• , which I will also have conversations with you about tomorrow.

Bills: SB190, SB152, SB77, SB150, SB151, SB156, SB172, SB182, SB185, SB212, SB170, SB133, SB174, SB163

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• So I'll look forward to continuing to have conversations.
• So that's something that we certainly can still have conversations about as we move forward.
• Healthy conversation. I think if we don't have anything else, we're ready to move on. Thank you.
• Healthy conversation.
• And I'm sorry, but I was having a conversation here.

Summary: The hearing was an informational budget session on energy agency proposals, with no votes taken. Early discussion focused on Proposition 4 climate bond implementation, including funding for demand-side grid support, offshore wind development, and transmission financing. The Department of Finance said the budget includes allocations for demand-side grid support and offshore wind, but not yet for the $325 million transmission financing piece pending a required study. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the Legislature to consider whether to wait on offshore wind funding, whether to keep shifting funds into demand-side grid support, and how to direct future transmission financing. Members also raised concerns about local technical assistance for offshore wind, Salton Sea priorities, and the need for more information before final decisions. The California Energy Commission and CPUC then reviewed the broader energy package. The CEC highlighted the demand-side grid support program’s growth, distributed energy backup assets, long-duration storage, hydrogen grants, and the SIRP clean energy reliability program. CPUC testimony emphasized affordability, wildfire mitigation costs, rooftop solar cost shifts, and efforts to reduce rates while maintaining reliability and clean energy goals. Members questioned CPUC staffing, delays in proceedings, coordination with the CEC and CAISO, and the impact of rate increases on customers. The agencies also discussed the AB 3264 transmission financing study, with CPUC saying work on the study had already begun and was on track for the July 1 deadline. Several trailer bill and implementation items were also discussed. The committee reviewed a proposal to extend the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program surcharge, with members split over whether it should be handled in budget trailer bill language or policy legislation; the administration said the surcharge supports a critical program serving about three-quarters of a million Californians. The committee also heard a CPUC data-sharing proposal to allow nondisclosure agreements for transmission and reliability data, which members generally supported as a technical fix. DWR explained a proposal to clarify language for the Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve so it can potentially sell three gas-fired units it owns, and the CEC presented a federal transmission grant proposal tied to grid-enhancing technologies and ratepayer cost recovery. Finally, the committee discussed California Lifeline and possible broadband pilot reforms in light of uncertainty around federal Universal Service Fund support, with CPUC saying it is exploring a statewide standalone broadband option for eligible customers.

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• So, you guys ever had the conversation with the Department of Agriculture? I have not personally.
• <00:08:25.039> with you guys ever had the conversation with you guys ever had the conversation
• Nation of Hawaii is ready to participate in these conversations, but only if it is community-led and
• I think this will allow us to give us a lot more conversation as well as to have labor on board.
• And we're going to keep it for conversation as we move along with this resolution.

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Summary: The committee heard several resolutions focused on economic development, tourism, agriculture, and gaming. It first took up a measure to support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity through the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, with testimony from DBEDT, HTDC, and APE Hawaii in support. Witnesses said the proposal aligns with federal and university partnerships, could help small and medium-sized businesses, and could support use of industrial sites such as the Mililani Technology Park. The committee then considered a resolution asking DBEDT to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide; testimony was mixed, with support for culinary recognition but concerns about cost and uncertainty over the return on investment. The committee amended that measure to require review and evaluation of the cost and benefit before sponsorship. The committee also heard a resolution directing the Agribusiness Development Corporation to assume routine maintenance and repair of the Kohala ditch. ADC testified that it would need to meet with stakeholders, assess the damage, and likely spend the first year determining needed repairs before seeking additional capital funding; members noted a prior $10 million appropriation and asked that the committee report reflect a transfer of those funds to ADC. The measure was moved forward as is, with that comment for the report. The most extensive discussion centered on a resolution to establish a tourism and gaming working group within DBEDT. Supporters included DBEDT, Aloha Halawa District Partners, labor representatives, the stadium authority, and Boyd Gaming, who described it as a first step to gather data and recommendations before any gaming policy decisions. Opponents argued the gaming industry should not help write the rules, warned about problem gambling and outside corporate influence, and urged the committee to reject the measure. The committee ultimately passed the resolution with an SD1 and technical amendments, and members said they would keep the issue open for further discussion, including possible inclusion of AHDP in the working group. The committee also heard and advanced a separate resolution urging the stadium authority to finalize the new Aloha Stadium contract and continue work on the entertainment district, with testimony both supporting the project and opposing it in favor of more housing. The committee voted to pass the stadium resolution as well.

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• There's the conversations about lawyers and lawyers being accredited.
• <00:25:47.919> with wants to have these conversations with wants to have these conversations
• been having a different conversation been having a different conversation about<00:29:36.880>
• And so I'm hoping that the conversation<00:30:47.520> we're<00:30:47.760> having<00:30:
• 47.919> about<00:30:48.159> fraud conversation we're having about fraud conversation we're

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• Is probably a healthy conversation for us to have.
• That has been an ongoing conversation.
• Recognize that would be a follow-up conversation with the legislature.
• t have time for those kinds of conversations after the May revise.
• some more conversation.

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• I'm sure we'll have more conversations as the process moves on.
• And I appreciate you being here today and being open to the conversation.
• But the conversation continues.
• It's a very robust conversation. It's been going on for years.
• It's a very robust conversation. It's been going on for years.

Summary: The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five regulatory entities: the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Board of Psychology, the Physician Assistant Board, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the California Massage Therapy Council. Across the hearing, each entity described recent accomplishments, licensing and enforcement workload, workforce shortages, and efforts to modernize processes. Common themes included streamlining licensure, expanding access to care, addressing telehealth or emerging technology, and balancing consumer protection with workforce needs. For the Board of Behavioral Sciences, members discussed workforce shortages in mental health, supervision barriers, telehealth confidentiality, AI in therapy, interstate compacts, school-based services, and military spouse licensure. The board said it has expanded outreach, improved licensing processes, and created temporary practice authority tracking, while also expressing concern about counseling compacts and emphasizing California-specific law, ethics, and cultural competency. Public commenters supported the board’s work and the possible move to a national MFT exam, while also urging more resources. The Board of Psychology highlighted fee adjustments, streamlined licensure pathways, enforcement process improvements, new CPD requirements, and proposed changes including a psychotherapist-client privilege exception for investigations. Committee members and public witnesses focused heavily on that privilege proposal, with some members opposing it as too broad and privacy-invasive, while the board argued it is needed to obtain records in bias and sexual misconduct cases. The board also discussed workforce shortages, processing improvements, and the use of inactive status for psychological associates. The Physician Assistant Board reported growth in the PA workforce and education programs, SB 697 implementation, and financial pressure from rising enforcement costs. The main policy debate centered on physician-to-PA ratios and practice agreements, with board representatives and many public commenters arguing that current restrictions limit access to care, especially in rural areas, while the California Medical Association defended the need for explicit ratios and agreements. The board also discussed AI, fee increases, and tracking temporary practice authority. The Podiatric Medical Board described licensing and renewal reforms, residency expansion, enforcement support, and budget constraints, while public testimony raised concerns about a proposed fee increase and about reimbursement parity and practice recognition for podiatrists. Finally, the California Massage Therapy Council defended the certification model over licensure, citing lower costs, local government collaboration, anti-trafficking work, and its role in vetting applications and disciplining bad actors; no formal votes or final actions were taken during this portion of the hearing.

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• This has helped maintain stability and prevent corporate conversions of those units and is critical to
• He said he would encourage a no vote on this one as well, because there are conversations that can be
• He said he looks forward to further conversations with Representative Myers.
• <00:37:58.400> with<00:37:58.560> you<00:37:58.720> representative conversations
• but as I remember from conversations but as I remember from conversations during<00:51:33.079>

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Summary: The committee heard House File 1987, the Minnesota Starter Home Act, and first adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which made minor cleanup changes, removed sections two and three, adjusted ADU language, and tweaked density language. The bill authors described the measure as a bipartisan effort to address Minnesota’s housing shortage by allowing more starter homes, duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, while also limiting some local zoning barriers and preserving city protections in certain sensitive areas. They emphasized that the state has a large housing gap, rising home prices, and that the bill is intended as one part of a broader housing package. Supportive testimony came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Housing First Minnesota, Habitat for Humanity, AARP Minnesota, and Americans for Prosperity. These witnesses argued that workforce and starter-home shortages are hurting families, employers, and economic growth; that restrictive zoning and lengthy approval processes raise costs; and that more middle housing and ADUs would expand options for older adults, caregivers, working families, and people seeking homeownership. Several supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory barriers, lower development costs, and help communities add needed housing supply. Opposition or cautionary testimony came from city and municipal representatives, including officials from Cambridge, Eagan, and Mankato, as well as the League of Minnesota Cities and related groups. They argued that local governments already are approving substantial housing growth and need flexibility to manage zoning, parking, infrastructure, stormwater, and community input. They warned the bill could weaken local control, remove practical standards, and create unintended impacts such as more rental conversion in some neighborhoods or development without adequate infrastructure. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript beyond adoption of the A1 amendment.