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• slides on the screen? slides on the screen? Okay. >> Okay.
• <00:01:55.360> One It's just the screen saver. Okay. One It's just the screen saver.
• I was also very interested in the tools, and I noticed that I think we're using two of the four tools
• You're welcome additional tools as well?
• <00:28:50.080> So those tool can be sufficient. So those tool can be sufficient.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• tool.
• Regular interaction with the different tools.
• Regular interaction with the different tools.
• Unified just voted to get kids off of screens and significantly reduce screen time in schools.
• And significantly reduce screen time in schools.

Summary: The hearing focused first on behavioral health, especially serious mental illness and anosognosia, a condition described by witnesses as a neurological symptom that prevents people from recognizing they are ill. The chair framed the issue around families cycling through emergency rooms, jails, conservatorships, and short-term stabilization without lasting treatment, and warned that federal changes under H.R. 1 could reduce Medi-Cal funding and worsen access. Dawn Marie Anderson gave a personal account of her son’s long history of psychosis, homelessness, arrests, repeated jail and state hospital stays, and eventual stability when he received sustained medication and coordinated support. She argued that the system often treats the problem as criminal rather than medical and that voluntary programs and short-term services are not enough for people who lack insight into their illness. Other panelists, including representatives from the California Behavioral Health Association, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Health, and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association, agreed that anosognosia is not denial or noncompliance and said the system needs long-term, coordinated care, including assertive community treatment, mobile crisis, supportive housing, medication support, and stronger handoffs between county and managed care systems. They said CalAIM and other reforms have improved some coordination, but significant gaps remain, especially for people with serious mental illness, for those in jail or locked settings, and for people with private insurance, which witnesses said often offers little meaningful coverage for early psychosis or intensive behavioral health services. Several witnesses urged the Legislature to protect Medi-Cal, shore up county safety-net services, and invest in training and family engagement. The committee then turned to the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, with a focus on the virtual services platforms BrightLife Kids and Soluna and the CYBHI fee schedule. DHCS reported strong growth in app registrations, coaching sessions, referrals, and positive user outcomes, saying the platforms provide free, culturally responsive, early-intervention support statewide and help connect users to higher levels of care when needed. On the fee schedule, DHCS said more than 500 LEAs, colleges, universities, and school-linked providers are participating, 181 LEAs have submitted claims, and $9.6 million has been reimbursed to date, with 41,556 students represented in claims. The chair and several members criticized the pace of implementation and the amount of money spent relative to reimbursement levels, saying the Legislature had requested data earlier and that the return on investment still appeared low. DHCS responded that many claims are still being submitted, that 70% of denials are correctable, that $400 million in capacity grants has been distributed locally, and that reimbursement is increasing rapidly as more districts come online. Public comment included a rural county behavioral health director who said private insurance denials leave counties with significant uncompensated work, especially for unlicensed staff providing case management and mobile crisis services.

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• The bill would be an additional tool for county boards to use in filling vacancies, especially in shortage
• consideration engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5582, extending the program for drug screening
• consideration engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5582, extending the program for drug screening
• under consideration engrossed Committee substitute for House Bill 5582 extending program for drug screening
• Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5582, extending the program for drug screening of applicants

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate first took up Senate Bill 155 on adjunct teaching permits. After adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, the chamber concurred in the House amendment as amended and passed the bill 33-0, with one member absent and not voting. The amendment was described as creating an exception so a criminal history check would not be required every year, and the bill was presented as a tool to help county boards fill vacancies, especially in shortage areas. The chamber then received a large number of committee reports and advanced several House bills on first reading. These included measures on creating the Team West Virginia Corporation, establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory, the Foster Youth Post-Secondary Transition Awareness Act, business-ready site programs, volunteer fire company allowances, extending qualified opportunity zones, natural resource police retirement, PEIA treatment flexibility, PANS/PANDAS, ALS care services, abuse prevention, the respiratory care interstate compact, peer support services, tax lien sales, the Neighborhood Investment Program, bonds for the Science and Culture Center, and a comprehensive energy development policy and plan. Several bills were reported as amended by committees, and one energy bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Additional committee action included reports on a bill to repeal the school-transfer eligibility protection, a load forecast accountability bill, oil and gas well plugging provisions, a TANF drug-screening extension, and a bill authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners. Most of these were advanced on first reading after unanimous consent. The Senate then moved to adjourn until the next day, with announcements of upcoming committee meetings before the chamber adjourned.

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• It authorized the Department of Mental Health to certify providers to go in and do an initial screening
• So this updates that language so we could screen for any charge, felony or misdemeanor, so we can also
• We certify them to administer the screening tools.
• Also, this screening goes to our court partners, prosecution, defense, judge, and they use it in consideration

Bills: HB2993, HB3850, HB3595, HB3763, HB3760

Keywords: rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, law enforcement, mandatory training, mental health, domestic violence, peace officer certification

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• So I don't think it was a valid argument that they made.
• When we are... ...to validate this programming. That's a fiscal.
• We need money to be able to train these teachers to validate these badges.
• That annual mammograms are the frontline tool for finding breast cancer.
• Here's the most basic example of why this is a valid... ...of 12.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, pledge, and several member introductions and recognitions, including resolutions and visiting groups. The chamber then moved to a special order calendar and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 88 on utility terrain vehicles, which would allow local governments to opt in to street use of UTVs under specified safety conditions; it passed 32-5 after debate over safety concerns. SB 102 on exceptional student education created a workforce credential/badge program for students with autism or on modified curricula; despite concerns about unfunded mandates, it passed 36-0. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults authorized alternative service methods for scammers through the apps they used to contact victims and passed 37-0. SB 130 expanded and eased procedures for compensation of victims of wrongful incarceration, including extending filing deadlines and removing restrictive bars; it passed 38-0. SB 158 eliminated cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams under the state employee health plan and passed 38-0. The Senate then considered SB 234 on crimes against law enforcement officers, prompted by the killing of Officer Jason Raynor. The bill clarified that a person may not resist an officer with violence and added a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. A late amendment to restore “good faith” language failed, and after extensive debate over due process, racial profiling, and sentencing concerns, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than brought to a final vote. SB 262 on trust code technical changes passed 36-0. SB 274 designated portions of roads in Orlando as Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way; it passed 38-0 and then received 37 co-sponsors. SB 280 created an enforcement mechanism for candidate party-affiliation qualification requirements and passed 38-0. SB 296 repealed the statewide middle and high school start-time mandate and returned the issue to local districts with reporting requirements; it passed 38-0. Later, SB 356 designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida, with the sponsor emphasizing anti-Semitism and the need for education and remembrance. The transcript also included additional ceremonial remarks and recognition of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members in the gallery. Throughout the meeting, most measures advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous support, while SB 234 generated the most substantive disagreement and was set aside for later consideration.

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• the state and the nation affect Senate Bill 2201 and seek to provide law enforcement agencies the tools
• Well, so at the very least, the record has to be validated on a five-year basis for an adult.
• For a juvenile, it has to be validated on a two-year basis.
• and review the data, attribute the officer's name and their agency information to say that they validate
• Correct, there's no notification that goes out on the purging due to the validation process.

Bills: SB659, SB1585, SB2201, SB2514, SB2569

Keywords: smuggling, human trafficking, criminal penalties, felony offenses, law enforcement, foreign adversary, foreign-owned company, scrutinized company, China, national security, cybersecurity, information technology, communications technology, ICT, critical infrastructure, state contracts, government procurement, vendor certification, debarment, civil penalty

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• <00:17:16.160> to we also need to provide those tools to we also need to provide those tools
• You and I are able to put those tools in their proper place as helpful assistants.
• So it is a real relationship is valid.
• that crimes committed using these tools that crimes committed using these tools uh<01:10:28.800>
• we're going to give them all the tools we're going to give them all the tools they<03:25:07.439>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• policy, counties do not need to screen them into child protection.
• policy, counties do not need to screen them into child protection.
• I had called NAMI, so I had the screening document saying I shouldn't be screened in, but I knew that
• > knew shouldn't be screened in, but I knew shouldn't be screened in, but I knew that<01:13:00.640
• Despite the updated screening neglect.

Bills: HF2362, HF2136, HF1316, HF2009, HF1918, HF1614

Keywords: youth intervention, funding, mental health, education, community programs, HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers

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• I turn away cases that are probably valid, but it's something that I just did for them.
• They do screening with a free licensure quality review specialist, and it takes approximately 51 days
• So instead of just relying on... on the Arnold tool, it's going to be those specific lists of crimes

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• Do you think those concerns are valid?
• Do you think those concerns are valid?
• Do you think those concerns are valid?
• Do you think those concerns are valid?
• Do you think those concerns are valid?

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on the Minnesota Senate DFL’s end-of-session accomplishments and frustrations. The senator said the caucus entered the session expecting little to get done in a divided, election-year legislature, but instead passed a range of major measures, including emergency rental assistance, immigration enforcement, gun violence prevention, an independent Office of the Inspector General, consumer protections for homeowners associations, and a $1.2 billion bonding/infrastructure bill for water, roads, and bridges. He said the bonding bill was a success but criticized the limited funding for lead pipe replacement, noting only $15 million was included. He also discussed affordability measures, especially a vehicle tab fee reduction negotiated in connection with the bonding bill, saying Democrats wanted the relief to take effect sooner but Republicans pushed implementation to January. He described other unfinished or blocked items, including a small business relief package tied to Metro Surge and efforts to protect Medicaid and SNAP from federal changes. He said many Senate proposals were developed through committee hearings and were meant to be negotiated publicly, but argued the House often failed to do comparable work, leading to last-minute deals and more party-line votes. The senator was sharply critical of federal actions under the Trump administration, saying cuts and mandates were harming states, counties, Medicaid, and SNAP, and weakening the state-federal partnership. Looking ahead, he said interim work will likely focus on procedural changes and health care, including stabilizing HCMC and supporting rural hospitals. He said the session’s work was aimed at serving Minnesotans first, and expressed optimism about the upcoming election season and the possibility of changing legislative practices next session.

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• That's a valid point to this conversation, but we are elected officials.
• No, that's not a valid concern. That is not a valid. That would not be acceptable. We agree.
• It's not valid. Absolutely. Yes.
• It's not valid. Absolutely. Yes.
• It's not valid. Absolutely. Yes.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And then, lastly, they are going around and training physicians on how to do comprehensive screening
• and a retention tool.
• So what I wanted to talk to the screen until this morning, you're always going to have turnover.
• To the screen until this morning, you're always going to have turnover.
• But the one thing I wanted to talk back into the screen while they were talking about this this morning

Summary: The ALC-Review Subcommittee reviewed seven methods of finance, including university projects at ASU Jonesboro and Mountain Home, Black River Technical College deferred maintenance, UA Batesville’s Farm Project Gateway Center, UAMS PET cyclotron equipment, a new allied health building at UAPB funded by a federal grant, and UCA’s multi-purpose arena design work. The committee also approved an alternative delivery construction project for UAPB’s Allied Health and Sciences Building, with East Harding Construction selected and AMR Architects as designer. Members then approved discretionary grants from the Department of Health and DHS, including support for a heart attack center designation, community health worker training, homeless services funding corrections, behavioral health transition support, and an enabling technology pilot. In the contracts section, the committee reviewed RFQs, construction-related contracts, intergovernmental contracts, and a large slate of out-of-state and in-state contracts covering topics such as seatbelt survey data collection, Medicaid and DHS systems, state hospital staffing and services, veterans’ services, education assessments, and state IT and procurement projects. Several contracts drew extended questioning. Senators and representatives pressed DHS and the Department of Veterans Affairs about heavy reliance on contract nursing and staffing costs, and officials said they were using pay incentives and recruitment efforts to increase state employee staffing. Members also questioned AEDC’s lithium supply chain study and the Department of Education’s security contract, with concerns about projected costs and repeated amendments. The committee held three in-state contracts—Department of Education security services and two DHS staffing contracts—until Friday, then adopted the remaining contracts and received informational reports on contract amendments, executed contracts, and emergency procurements before adjourning.

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• GM wants to support local dealerships with tools to thrive. in the increasingly digital marketplace.
• participate or not to participate, but we do ask you to change Texas law to give Texas dealers additional tools
• So this bill proposes allowing auction sales receipts to serve As valid proof of ownership for such vehicles
• So this bill proposes allowing auction sales receipts to serve as valid proof of ownership for such vehicles

Bills: SB35, SB249, SB546, SB1353, SB1493, SB2246, SB1902, SB1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• And so that's the primary tool that we operate under for that. And did you get additional training?
• Providing providing tools that support both families and providers is essential.
• While making it uniform, it will become a recognizable tool for providers.
• Yet many Many psychiatric hospitals in Texas still lack the tools to comply.
• Tools that reduce errors, improve care coordination, and ensure continuity of treatment.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

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• for maintaining family important tools for maintaining family bonds<00:26:15.279> under<00:26
• Um, there's a green screen. I don't know if you've all seen the green screen.
• Um, there's a green<01:16:24.239> screen.
• I don't know if you've all green screen.
• . there's a green seen the green screen. there's a green screen<01:16:28.000> and<01:16:28.239

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So Dan, when you are ready, if you'd like to come on screen and present.
• So Dan, when you are ready, if you'd like to come on screen and present.
• So Dan, when you are ready, if you'd like to come on screen and present.
• If Dan would like to come on screen, unmute yourself.
• <00:59:10.480> to<00:59:10.680> early biggest tool to early biggest tool to early intervention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We don't want them to be behind a screen. We don't want them to want to stay in the house.
• We want them to learn behind a screen and be able to utilize the technology...
• We want them to learn behind a screen and be able to utilize the technology that is moving the country
• He said species management is extremely important and that conservation is a powerful tool for preserving
• amended sections 823.11, 327.4107, and 327.4108, and created 327.4111, providing officers with new tools

Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes. The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.

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• However, Central Intake cannot screen in a concern of something that might happen.
• They can only screen in a concern of something that has happened.
• However, Central Intake cannot screen in a concern of something that might happen.
• They can only screen in a concern of something that has happened.
• I think that the possibilities that Senator Alser raised would be one way to do it. valid concerns um

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That being said, I am recommending a note. tool to actually implement the regulations on hand as it is
• not being screened for fentanyl.
• it best to use a drug that you're not being screened for so that you don't violate?
• For instance, FFAs provide tools to provide... ...than the county may be able to do on its own.
• So if FFAs continue to close, what tools is the department going to retain to expedite transfers?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• As you can see on the screen, for every 100 durable goods manufacturing jobs, 744 other indirect jobs
• The tools in the report, it's a complete repository of what every single state college, tech college,
• Whether it's businesses that are, whether it's an incentive or some other kind of financial tool like
• The tools in the report, it's a complete repository of what every single state college, tech college,
• Florida DOE has a number of tools to help with that, but the more we can get that out there, I think

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met to hear an overview of its jurisdiction and then focused primarily on Florida manufacturing. Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly described manufacturing as central to a more resilient, diversified economy, citing the 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report and noting strong growth in manufacturing businesses, jobs, exports, and workforce programs. He emphasized that most Florida manufacturers are small businesses, that the sector is increasingly STEM- and technology-driven, and that the state’s main challenge is workforce aging and the need to retain trained talent. Members also discussed how to better expose students and parents to manufacturing careers, improve startup access to capital, and strengthen regional manufacturing corridors and transportation links. Kevin Carr of FloridaMakes said Florida is on track to become a top-five manufacturing state, but warned that productivity, technology adoption, and workforce shortages remain key issues. He said a proposed manufacturing bill would create a chief manufacturing officer and help address workforce, technology, and market-visibility challenges. Bain Beecher of PGT Innovations described the company’s growth and community role, but highlighted obstacles such as affordable housing, insurance costs, permitting delays, supply-chain disruptions, and limited awareness of manufacturing careers among students and parents. Andrew Kosowski of Veterans Metal focused on small- and medium-sized manufacturers, citing labor shortages, the cost of adopting new technology, regulatory burdens, and cybersecurity compliance as major pressures, and urged support for the draft manufacturing bill. Brian Giuliani of the Port of Tampa Bay outlined the port’s cargo mix, infrastructure investments, and role in moving fuel, construction materials, and manufactured goods, saying the port’s expansion and transloading plans could better connect Florida manufacturers to suppliers and markets. Committee members repeatedly stressed the need to promote manufacturing careers earlier in school, improve public perception of the industry, and reduce barriers to investment. No formal vote was taken during the discussion, but the panelists broadly supported the draft manufacturing legislation and the committee’s focus on manufacturing policy.