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• line is the students who are eligible line is the students who are eligible for<00:35:41.960>
• program based on the federal eligibility program based on the federal eligibility guidelines<00:
• savings uh they're they're uh eligible savings uh they're they're uh eligible to<01:01:18.680>
• So they have to determine whether or not that person is eligible, and part of the eligibility is to determine
• promise from any currently eligible promise from any currently eligible students<01:36:59.000>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• made would be eligible to take those on. made would be eligible to take those on.
• shall not affect already eligible shall not affect already eligible facilities<01:15:46.640>
• <01:16:37.440> right the airport wouldn't be eligible right the airport wouldn't be eligible
• <01:30:31.120> and Energy in terms of who's eligible and Energy in terms of who's eligible
• grandfathering and eligibility criteria. grandfathering and eligibility criteria.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:15:17.959> for<00:15:18.160> housing also is eligible for housing also is eligible
• <00:16:11.639> so um payments to 60 days of Eligibility so um payments to 60 days of Eligibility
• that most people because the eligibility that most people because the eligibility requirements<00
• <00:16:29.240> for most people would be eligible for most people would be eligible for medical
• you're going to take over eligibility you're going to take over eligibility for<01:07:57.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It limits state flexibilities related to eligibility determinations and payments to providers through
• requirements are a significant component, along with changes and repeal of Biden administration eligibility
• And then increasing the frequency of eligibility determinations for the expansion population from once
• and enrollment rules um that eligibility and enrollment rules um that states<00:09:01.040> will
• increasing the frequency of eligibility increasing the frequency of eligibility determinations<00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: At its second meeting on July 30, 2025, the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board approved the minutes from its June 25 meeting and received housekeeping materials, including follow-up information on provider taxes, mandatory and optional Medicaid services, and the 1115 community engagement waiver. The chair noted that members should hold general questions until the end of the meeting. The main presentation came from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislators, who gave a nonpartisan overview of Medicaid provisions in HR1. She explained that the bill contains more than 20 Medicaid-related provisions, with major changes affecting provider taxes, state-directed payments, eligibility and enrollment rules, work or community engagement requirements, and the frequency of eligibility redeterminations for expansion populations. She emphasized that five provisions account for most of the federal savings, that the fiscal effects are backloaded into the final years of the 10-year window, and that expansion states and provider payment changes make up a large share of the impact. Castanza also highlighted that the Medicaid provisions would take effect either upon enactment or before October 1, 2029, creating roughly a five-year implementation period. She noted that some states may not realize the same savings as the federal government because of financing changes and implementation responsibilities, and she cited estimates that the enacted Senate provisions could reduce hospital payments by 18.2%, or more than $660 billion over 10 years. The transcript provided does not show any votes or final actions beyond adoption of the minutes.

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• To be Medi-Cal eligible, they must have less than $1,801 in countable income per month.
• for Medi-Cal and still being eligible for the assisted living waiver and the community support.
• I can see their room and board rates increase to levels they cannot afford despite being eligible for
• Medi-Cal and still being eligible for the assisted living waiver and the community support.
• Because she is not eligible for SSI, the facility is actually allowed to charge her whatever they want

Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on June 24 with a substitute chair presiding and considered three measures. SB 352 by Senator Reyes was placed on the consent calendar and approved unanimously, 7-0, to be re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. SB 433 by Senator Wahab, presented on behalf of Senator Stern, was heard next and focused on room-and-board protections for participants in the assisted living waiver and CalAIM assisted living transition community support programs. Supporters, including Justice in Aging, CANHR, the Western Center on Law and Poverty, the California Commission on Aging, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association, argued the bill would prevent low-income Medi-Cal residents from being charged unaffordable rates and losing their housing. Opponents, including the California Assisted Living Association, LeadingAge California, and Six B’s, said they remained concerned about the bill’s rent-control implications and statutory scope, though they acknowledged recent amendments addressed some eligibility issues. After committee discussion, SB 433 was approved 5-1 with one abstention and re-referred to the Committee on Human Services. The committee also heard SB 582 by Senator Stern, presented by Senator Wahab, which would allow state departments to issue disaster suspensions of active licenses for facilities rendered inoperable by declared emergencies, waive some licensing fees, and provide temporary flexibility for community-based adult services, child care, and evacuation planning requirements for skilled nursing and residential care facilities. Support came from the California Assisted Living Association, LeadingAge California, the California Commission on Aging, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association, CANHR, and a child care resource center, all describing the bill as helpful for rebuilding and continuity of services after disasters. There was no recorded opposition, and SB 582 passed unanimously, 7-0, to the Committee on Health. The meeting then adjourned.

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• implemented all of the eligibility implemented all of the eligibility changes<00:25:16.240> um
• Um because right this um eligibility.
• And I with categorical eligibility.
• So, federal eligibility is one.
• All of a eligibility, for example.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have 461 people assigned and 697 people deemed eligible.
• We have 461 people assigned and 697 people deemed eligible.
• No, so we do have children's eligibility. We have children's services.
• It also confers eligibility for MassHealth benefits.
• It's helping us migrate our eligibility system, BEACON, to the cloud.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began. MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.

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• <01:06:22.559> for property tax they would be eligible for property tax they would be eligible
• Would I be eligible for a refund under your proposal?"
• property taxpayer would they be eligible property taxpayer would they be eligible if<01:13:23.480
• Somebody who pays sales taxes is not eligible for a refund under your bill.
• Representative Gomez: "Somebody who pays sales taxes is not eligible for a refund under your bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• pride that we have a large percentage of first-generation students, 37.4%, who also are 43.5% Pell eligible
• It could make a few additional people eligible for the CAP grant program.
• So we kind of wanted eligible students.
• <00:51:25.680> applicants, additional PEL eligible applicants, additional PEL eligible applicants
• eligible for the CAP grant program. eligible for the CAP grant program.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education heard presentations from the University of Louisville and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) on their strategic plans, enrollment trends, and budget priorities. University of Louisville President Bradley highlighted the university’s new five-year strategic plan, its R1 research status, community-engaged and opportunity college classifications, record enrollment of 25,005 students, and its role in serving first-generation, Pell-eligible, military-connected, and rural students. He also emphasized the university’s economic and workforce impact, including athletics, nursing, dentistry, and a recent Speed School building, and previewed major capital and program requests: a $142 million STEMH building, a $15 million one-time request for National Cancer Institute-related cancer research, and $5.3 million for the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership. He also discussed a planned $260 million health sciences building and the university’s efforts to expand health care access beyond Louisville through regional sites and residency partnerships. Members responded positively, with Representative Tipton asking about agency bond projects and regional health outreach, and President Bradley saying the university is evaluating debt capacity and exploring smaller projects while noting that the STEM building request would rely on state-funded debt service. He described UofL Health’s expansion into places such as Bullitt County, Shelbyville, Madisonville, and Paducah, and its efforts to train physicians for rural practice. Representative McCool praised the university’s military-friendly designation and cancer research priorities and noted personal family ties to UofL. Michaela Aman, a sophomore from Letcher County, also testified about how UofL has supported her as a rural student and emphasized the university’s commitment to opportunity and social mobility. KCTCS President Ryan Quarles and CFO Todd Kilburn then presented the system’s enrollment, completion, and workforce-training results. They said KCTCS now serves more than 110,000 students, graduated a record 24,000 students last May, and has moved from 45th to 4th nationally in graduation rate. They also highlighted that over half of students are first-generation, 60% work while enrolled, 70% of graduates work in Kentucky, and 74% graduate with no student loan debt. KCTCS described its common-course-numbering agreement with Morehead State as part of a broader transfer simplification effort, and said it trains about 200,000 Kentuckians annually when including workforce training and firefighter instruction. The system also outlined efficiency measures, including property sales, a new bookstore contract projected to save $4.3 million over five years, and a new evaluation process for real estate and facilities. KCTCS’s budget and capital requests included operating funding tied to enrollment growth, support for the TRAINs program, the ECTC training facility at Glendale, continued support for Health Force Kentucky, three capital construction projects at Jefferson, Bluegrass, and Gateway, and asset preservation funding focused on safety and security upgrades. Quarles also referenced House Bill 5, saying it would expand KCTCS’s correctional education and re-entry work and could help reduce recidivism. Members asked about the bill and its impact, and KCTCS said it already provides instruction in jails and prisons and sees the proposal as an extension of that work.

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• So, there are specific eligibility requirements for who can perform those duties.
• It doesn't change any of the eligibility requirements to be able to vote.
• Eligibility includes a citizenship requirement.
• This is something we should offer to all of our eligible citizens as their right.
• Eligibility to vote is checked when people register.

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

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• to determine eligibility.
• One is supporting Medicaid as we implement new HR1 eligibility rules.
• We have some eligibility reductions, so not as much retroactive eligibility...
• I did have legislation that was looking to increase or add to eligibility.
• And at any point, are we going to look at increasing that eligibility?

Keywords: 996, all

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• The asset limit is $2,000, so youth can never save more than $2,000 and remain SSI eligible.
• Many were eligible for and received Social Security benefits while in the custody of the department.
• The cost of living continues to increase, and we may often be eligible for our own programs because of
• EOHLC told us they could not access even a clinical safety risk site because they are not eligible for
• Senate Bill 136 would correct this injustice and ensure the families who appear EA eligible are able

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting foster youth, child welfare oversight, homelessness services, juvenile justice, social work licensure, and human services workforce supports. Committee co-chairs Senator Robyn Kennedy and Representative Jay Livingstone opened the hybrid hearing by outlining testimony procedures and accessibility measures. Several members and legislators participated throughout the day, and many witnesses were invited to submit additional written testimony after speaking. A major portion of the hearing focused on House 227/Senate 105, which would protect federal benefits owed to children in foster care. Supporters, including advocates from Hopewell, the Disability Law Center, CPCS, the Children’s Law Center, More Than Words, Friends of Children, and youth witness Onyx Rosario, said DCF had already ended the practice of taking most Social Security and SSI benefits and now conserves them in accounts for youth, but argued the policy should be codified to prevent future reversals. Witnesses described how conserved benefits help with basic needs, housing, education, transportation, and transition to adulthood, and several noted the bill also adds financial literacy and transparency requirements. Senator Joan Comerford and others said the change would protect vulnerable youth, especially children of color, LGBTQ youth, and youth with disabilities. The committee also heard testimony on House 225, which would expand the grandparents-raising-grandchildren commission by adding appointments and helping with quorum and representation. The committee also took testimony on Senate 136, which would improve emergency housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness by easing documentation requirements, allowing use of existing state data to verify eligibility, requiring notice before benefit reductions, and creating an ombudsperson. Senator Adam Gomez and other supporters said the bill would reduce barriers for families in crisis. On House 262/Senate 148, an omnibus child welfare bill, witnesses supported provisions on data reporting, education coordination, and Office of the Child Advocate reforms, while CPCS raised concerns about expanded access to sensitive records and the OCA’s role in certain proceedings. The Office of the Child Advocate supported codifying current practices and also backed child fatality review changes in House 234/Senate 133. The committee additionally heard support for Senate 108, which would require attorneys and audio/video recording during juvenile custodial interrogations, and for House 247/Senate 116, which would update the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board to add supported lived-experience seats. Finally, the committee heard competing testimony on Senate 135, a bill to ensure parity in social work licensure. SEIU Local 509 and supporters argued the current exam requirement disproportionately harms Black, Latino, multilingual, and multicultural applicants and worsens workforce shortages, while the Association of Social Work Boards opposed the bill, saying the exam is a necessary public-protection measure and that removing it would conflict with interstate compact efforts. The hearing also included testimony in support of a loan repayment program for human service workers, with providers and workers describing low wages, high student debt, and the need to retain staff in essential services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.

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• That was what the language said, that those are eligible uses for that funding.
• So this $160.6 million will support universal eligibility and provider stability.
• The trend over time as the administration has increased eligibility.
• They are eligible to apply. It's through, I forget what Senate bill it was last year...
• They are eligible to apply.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The Community Eligibility Program. And off the top of my head, I'm not sure how many.
• Volatility in who's eligible from year to year and the staffing burden.
• They're full-time. >> Okay, so they wouldn't be eligible for benefits if they were FTE eligible. >> They're
• two of them are eligible for benefits.
• eligible for, likely they are making more than a custodian. >> Mr.

Keywords: 916, all

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• There are required eligibility requirements.
• clients less than they're technically eligible for.
• Clients less than they're technically eligible for.
• On eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP for clients.
• So it sounds like most people who are eligible are on it.

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• Taxpayers who remain eligible for the homestead exemption are now being asked to reapply.
• As long as you're eligible for the exemption, the theory behind my bill is that you're going to continue
• The relationship is between the for-profit business making the donation to the eligible nonprofit or
• The scope of, of who, um, is eligible, um, is so important, especially this, this program, uh, while
• These project costs were only eligible if incurred between 2017 and 2022.

Bills: HB249

Keywords: real property, ad valorem tax, tax appraisal, property value limitation, real estate taxation, property ownership

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• During his time on active duty, Al earned his VFW eligibility through two combat tours during the Vietnam
• And currently, a lot of that service does not count toward GI Bill eligibility.
• My advice would be to urge that if they are eligible for community care based on drive time or wait time
• TAPS is also working to expand CHAMPVA coverage for eligible surviving children up to age 26 to align
• Because Sean is enrolled... in PCAFC, the case mix tool was employed to determine his dad's eligibility

Keywords: veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation

Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.

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• What the state match has to be to get that full amount that we're eligible for.
• And this year that's we're eligible for.
• Um, this deals with certain energy projects and the eligibility for Avalorum exemptions up to 50%.
• Um, this deals with certain energy projects and the eligibility for Avalorum exemptions up to 50%.
• eligible eligible for<00:14:31.519> Avalor<00:14:32.240> tax<00:14:32.480> exemption

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 19 February, 2026; 1:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony from Dr. Edney on the state revolving fund program for rural community water associations. He explained that the program has operated since 1997 using EPA grant funding and a state match, with low-interest loans, emergency funding, and loan forgiveness. He said the state match has risen in recent years because of increased federal infrastructure funding, but is expected to decline again as that enhanced funding ends. Members asked where repayment money goes, and he said it stays in the revolving fund rather than going to the general fund. He also discussed EPA pressure for consolidation of small water associations, minimum operational standards, and the possibility of using loan forgiveness incentives to encourage consolidation. No votes were taken on this presentation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2824, which extends the eligibility dates for certain energy projects to qualify for ad valorem tax exemptions, moving the relevant deadlines from 2026/2027 to 2031. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed it by voice vote. Next, Senate Bill 2867 revised an earlier employer child care tax credit program. Senator Boyd said the bill simplifies the program, allows a 50% income tax credit for employers providing dependent care during work hours or making at least $2,000 per child direct payments to licensed child care entities, and caps the credit at $3,000 per child per year. A committee substitute also placed a $1 million cap on the overall credit program. Members discussed the need for child care support, the role of federal and state funding, and whether the bill would increase employer participation. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill by voice vote. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 3109, a simple bill affecting Lafleur's Bluff State Park. Senator Blount explained that the park is managed under a lease with a nonprofit and that the bill would exempt the nonprofit from paying property taxes on the leased state park land. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by voice vote, then rose and reported the measure out of committee.

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• Okay, so if we restructured the amendment and just add them as eligible and list them as eligible projects
• We can leave a $20 million line for them and then make everybody else eligible.
• We can leave a $20 million line for them and then make everybody else eligible.
• So everybody's eligible for it.
• So NTU would be eligible for a portion of that student life and housing eligibility. Okay.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• an act to write an appropriation to provide for the distribution of state financial assistance to eligible
• H.B. 1274 expands the eligibility in the Public Safety Retirement Plan to include correctional officers
• H.B. 1419 expands the eligibility in the Public Safety Retirement Plan to include state radio dispatchers
• It defines non-eligible to mean a minor who is a legal resident of the state and has not been deemed
• eligible by the Department for Developmental Disability Services.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The North Dakota House convened with prayer, roll call, and recognition of guests and student visitors, then moved through a long calendar of resolutions and bills. Early in the session, members honored Mandan High School’s e-sports team for state championships and recognized House Minority Leader Zachary Ista’s birthday. The House then passed HCR 3037 unanimously, urging mandatory reporting requirements for public officials, after committee support and remarks emphasizing accountability in public office. The chamber then considered numerous Senate amendments and final-passage votes on bills covering ambulance service grants (HB 1597), Public Service Commission records and open meetings (HB 1110 and HB 1063), squatter/trespass law (HB 1305), nonconforming structures in local governments (HB 1500), academic tenure policy (HB 1437), retirement eligibility for correctional officers and state radio dispatchers (HB 1274 and HB 1419), a Medicaid dental study (HB 1567), above-ground fuel storage tank regulation (HB 1058), gaming site authorization procedures (HB 1615), an oil extraction tax incentive outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations (HB 1483), and simple assault protections for hospital workers (HB 1341). Most of these measures passed, though HB 1231, which would have created a study on early discontinuation of sex offender registration, failed on final passage. A major point of debate was Senate Bill 2354, which would restrict student use of personal electronic devices during the school day in public and nonpublic schools, with exceptions for medical and special education needs and annual reporting on impacts. Supporters argued it would improve focus, behavior, and mental health, while opponents raised concerns about private-school regulation, logistics, liability, and duplication with a similar bill. The House passed SB 2354, and also passed SB 2112, which temporarily authorizes the Life Skills and Transition Center to serve certain non-eligible youth in crisis, despite objections that the facility should remain focused on developmental disabilities and concerns about repeating past institutional problems. The House also debated and rejected HB 1300 on legislative term limits after extensive discussion about whether the Senate’s date change altered the effect of the voter-approved measure. The session ended with announcements, committee notices, and adjournment until April 8, 2025.