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• But that aside, if able to address that.
• <00:24:18.400> to long process for them to be able to long process for them to be able to
• We will be in recess until that time. able to purchase a snack or having a a able to purchase a snack
• accomplish in government is to be able accomplish in government is to be able to<03:55:37.279>
• 04:41:38.638> okay, look at statutory commissions, okay, look at statutory commissions, okay,

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• My name is Stephanie commission.
• going to be able to help them very soon. going to be able to help them very soon.
• Uh, Madam Chair and Commission.
• Prior to going into the closed session, the commission rules require a vote of the commission authorizing
• <01:01:10.079> on the Legislative Cyber Commission on the Legislative Cyber Commission on

Keywords: 1183, house

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• "That there's an opportunity here to be able to do both.
• We'll be able to survive with the House position. We'll be able to survive with the House position.
• And, you know, we've been able to.
• Everybody been able to find that?
• Has everybody been able to find that?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We weren't able to reach an agreement. We weren't able to come up with a plan.
• So what we really need is some of these funds to be able to front-load, to be able to have enough DAs
• We were able to build the Commission up, which had fallen to 17 employees, to its current staff of 29
• Because of your support, the State Ethics Commission is strong and able to provide the conflict of interest
• Next up, we have the POST Commission panel. Next up, we have the POST Commission panel. Thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• <00:03:40.000> on within the Commission on within the Commission on Aging<00:03:42.080>
• <00:20:08.960> on um through the state uh commission on um through the state uh commission
• . commission. commission.
• the county uh state finance commission. the county uh state finance commission.
• > thinly<00:25:21.760> staffed the commission is very thinly staffed the commission is

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My family was able to sue and get compensation, but here we are with these locations...
• Speaker, members of the Commission.
• We earned the right to be able to use the Texas Lottery.
• We implored the Lottery Commission to change the rules back to the way they were before.
• The Commission has now gone back and changed its rules.

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• Welcome to all who are joining today's public meeting of the special commission on xylazine, which is
• Commission staff will facilitate the presentations and click through the slides.
• Any questions before I pass it off to commission staff?
• I get a lot of help from commission members and staff.
• Your hard work on this commission is making this report come to fruition.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The special commission on xylazine met virtually to review and discuss the first draft of its final report. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, confirmed quorum, and the commission approved the minutes from its December 11 public meeting. Staff then walked commissioners through the proposed report structure, including background on xylazine as both an FDA-approved veterinary drug and an illicit drug supply contaminant, as well as appendices for public meeting materials and public resources. The commission discussed findings and recommendations for several working groups. For oversight and enforcement, members focused on licit versus illicit sources of xylazine, noting that the illicit supply is typically obtained through online vendors rather than diverted from veterinary use. Recommendations included better storage and reporting practices in authorized settings, review of manufacturing and distribution information, and focusing enforcement on fentanyl trafficking and large-scale xylazine importation rather than personal possession. Commissioners also discussed whether xylazine should remain in Schedule 6 or be subject to additional penalties, and several members emphasized the need for coordination, information-sharing, and possibly a DPH task force or advisory body to monitor emerging drug threats. For outreach and treatment, staff summarized strong existing programs such as drug checking, wound care education, naloxone distribution, mobile and low-threshold care, and self-directed wound kits, while noting gaps including the lack of an FDA-approved reversal agent for xylazine, difficulty distinguishing xylazine from other exposures, and uneven access by geography, insurance, and audience. Commissioners stressed the need for provider education, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, family support networks, and first responders, and for clear guidance on wound care and when more intensive treatment is needed. The education and training section identified first responders, clinicians, non-clinicians, and people who use drugs and their families as key audiences for tailored, stigma-free materials, with emphasis on real-time, centralized data, naloxone and breathing support, recognition of overdose versus xylazine exposure, and adapting materials as the drug supply changes. The meeting ended with discussion of next steps: staff will circulate a revised draft by March 2, the commission will meet again on March 9 to consider the report and recommendations, and an additional late-March meeting was reserved if needed before the statutory deadline.

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• The Sunset Advisory Commission is overseen by a 12-member commission.
• . the Sunset Commission holds to ensure that there is a public opportunity for Commission members.
• When our Sunset Commission meets.
• The commission and the Texas.
• I'm advised of, but the Facilities Commission may be able to answer that better. problems you saw on

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:18:02.920> to let's start with the commission to let's start with the commission to introduce
• never be able to get this word right. never be able to get this word right.
• . commission. commission.
• <00:46:35.280> to we are able to we are able to >> You<00:46:35.720> did<00:46
• the commission. the commission.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . ...the commission, the Standards and Training Commission, and they will have the responsibility of
• And Mara, you might be able to answer ...
• And Mara, you might be able to answer if we need to put a time in there, or the commission will have
• The commission is very flexible, but the commission sets rules on maybe even a dozen different types
• One that levies the fines will come through the commission.

Bills: HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36, HB287, HB280, HB57, HB252, HB286, SB36

Keywords: law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, education, property acquisition, municipality, land use, annexation, competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts

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• Governor's Commission funds, again, are very flexible, and therefore what we've been able to do is bring
• So, the governor's commission has allocated funding to the doorways to be able to address all substances
• Governor's Commission funds, again, are very flexible, and therefore what we've been able to do is bring
• So, the governor's commission has allocated funding to the doorways to be able to address all substances
• Governor's Commission funds, again, are very flexible, and therefore what we've been able to do is bring

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Perry to be able to present to the committee. Thank you. Mr.
• Now with the commission, we're doing great things. We've cleaned it up.
• Senior Chief Thomas George has been appointed to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission.
• And Senator Staley for your leadership on the commission and the things you guys have done.
• I'm very excited about the future of the commission. We've got a great team there.

Summary: The Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met for its final meeting of the 2026 legislative session and considered two executive nominations to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. Senator Green presented Ted Perry, and Senator Standridge presented Senior Chief Thomas George. Both nominees spoke briefly about their military service and desire to serve veterans; supporters praised Perry’s work with young athletes and George’s 25-year naval career and leadership in youth training. Committee members voiced support for both nominees, and Senator Hines offered debate in favor of Perry. The committee voted 9-0 to advance Perry to the full Senate and 8-0 to advance George. During discussion of George’s nomination, members noted the commission had been deliberately and fully staffed after a long vetting process, and Secretary John Nash thanked the committee and said it was his last Senate meeting. At the close of the meeting, Senator Peterson commended the chair, vice chair, and Senator Stanley for improving the commission’s condition over the years. The committee then adjourned.

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• Part of this is the amount of youth that I'm safely able to have, and we need to be able to have as many
• Chair: ...and how to be able to think outside the box to be able to solve problems, but while understanding
• We want to be able to turn this back.
• Women need to be able to have this to be able to have sustainable living wages once they get home to
• Women need to be able to have this, to be able to have sustainable living wages once they get home to

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The intention of 988 was to be able to ensure that there was a place to call and people to be able to
• I know, you know, the Commission has expressed concerns.
• But with that, I'm able to answer any more questions broadly. Thank you. Thank you.
• ..dialysis covered through a clinic as they do now, or, you know, we're able to...
• What is the budget solution to be able to support counties in provision of indigent care?

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held a May Revision hearing covering several health-related budget proposals and broader concerns about the state’s budget structure. The Chair opened by praising some May Revision changes, such as added health IT funding, county administration support tied to Medi-Cal changes, a delay in Medi-Cal cuts for some lawfully present immigrants, and additional support for Covered California subsidies, while criticizing proposed increases in Medi-Cal premiums, changes to senior eligibility, the lack of a Medi-Cal dental solution, and other reductions affecting counties, mobile crisis units, workforce incentives, and physician shortages. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state’s budget condition remains weak despite progress on the structural deficit, and the Department of Finance said the May Revision uses a mix of reductions, reforms, revenue proposals, and fund shifts to cut out-year deficits. The committee first heard Department of State Hospitals proposals, including adjustments to county bed billing authority, contract exemption language for online clinical/pharmacy subscriptions, reversion of unspent funds, a revised Metro Central Utility Plant replacement project, electronic health record implementation, and workforce development funded partly through Behavioral Health Services Act resources. DSH also described savings and realignments in incompetent-to-stand-trial and conditional release programs, including extending the independent placement panel program and shifting funds to support additional bed capacity and a mental health rehab center. Members asked about the use of BHSA funds for workforce programs, and the department said the proposal would replace General Fund support with BHSA reimbursements. The Emergency Medical Services Authority proposed funding for statewide behavioral health crisis response guidance and for enterprise system development, and the Department of Managed Health Care proposed modernization of its complaint system and claims-settlement data system to improve oversight and comply with AB 3275. The largest discussion centered on the administration’s BHSA spending plan under Proposition 1, including state-directed prevention, workforce, and other uses, plus General Fund offsets for existing programs. The LAO questioned whether some proposed offsets fit Proposition 1’s non-supplant and eligible-use requirements, while the administration argued the uses were consistent with the measure and that the state-directed share can be adjusted annually. The Commission for Behavioral Health’s proposals drew the most public and member concern. The administration proposed cutting the commission’s Innovation Partnership Fund from $20 million to $10 million and reducing the Community Advocacy Program by $6.7 million, while redirecting BHSA dollars to other state purposes and direct services. Commissioners, advocates, and several members argued the cuts would weaken community voice, reduce support for underserved populations, and disrupt grants already in process; they also objected to using BHSA funds to backfill General Fund commitments. Public commenters, including youth, disability, behavioral health, LGBTQ, tribal, veteran, immigrant, and community-based organization representatives, overwhelmingly opposed the cuts and urged preservation of prevention, advocacy, mobile crisis, and innovation funding. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• ITL Because we already have the commission.
• >> well look first of all it's a commission >> well look first of all it's a commission
• <00:29:24.720> in So, I can find the liquor commission in So, I can find the liquor commission
• <00:30:28.640> to small wine manufacturer to be able to small wine manufacturer to be able
• <00:39:13.040> to they'll be able to they'll be able to >> broaden<00:39:14.400>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I will allow you to unmute and you should be able to hold on.
• Service Commission for approval.
• Erin Kelly, you should be able to unmute and you have two minutes.
• Aaron Kelly, you should be able to unmute and you have two minutes.
• Thank you. ...and we'll be able to show you as a utility.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on energy, public safety, and environmental cleanup. House Bill 455 would create a historic preservation license plate to raise funds and awareness for Delaware preservation efforts, and House Bill 471 would tighten rules and penalties for off-highway vehicles on shared private roads, with golf carts excluded. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 439, the Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act, would require clearer disclosures when selling electric mopeds and electric motorcycles so consumers understand classification, power, and licensing/insurance requirements. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 407, related to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act and brownfields, would shift funding for brownfield cleanup from the original realty transfer tax approach to a dedicated share of the hazardous substance cleanup fund and raise civil penalties for fraudulent acts. The committee also approved the June 18, 2026 minutes once quorum was reached. Most of the meeting centered on House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 233, as amended, a large-load/data center bill intended to protect ratepayers from costs tied to massive new electricity users. The sponsor and Public Advocate said PJM’s warnings about a coming reliability backstop auction made it urgent to establish a Delaware framework now, requiring large energy users to sign utility agreements, cover their share of transmission, distribution, and capacity costs, and comply with curtailment and other protections. Supporters from environmental groups and some labor and business voices said the bill was needed to prevent cost shifts to households and small businesses, while opponents argued it was being rushed, could deter investment, and might unintentionally affect other industries; several asked for more time and clearer definitions. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee also took up House Bill 470, which would authorize Delmarva Power, with PSC approval, to build and operate utility-owned battery storage and spread costs across the customer base. The sponsor and Delmarva said the bill would improve reliability quickly and help avoid outages, while the chair expressed concern that the state had not yet fully studied whether utility-owned or competitively procured storage is the best model, noting a recent SEU storage study and broader policy questions. Supporters said utility storage could be deployed faster and help with peak shaving, while others urged a competitive process; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 470.

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• And unfortunately, he wasn't able to make it. We are here at Brookhaven at Lexington today.
• able to come and join us for this tour and, you know, sending his wishes as well.
• So we went ahead and took Aegis' list and was able to document, which I'll share with the commission,
• In my experience, a public hearing by a commission is where the commission meets and the public consent
• And I listened to the Assisted Living Commission public hearing a lot back.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met at Brookhaven at Lexington to continue discussing continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with a focus on financial viability, entrance fees, refund policies, and how the industry is evolving. Speakers explained that nonprofit CCRCs have shifted away from building entirely new campuses since the 2008 financial crisis, and now more often grow through expansions, affiliations, mergers, or added home- and community-based services. They also noted that many newer CCRCs, especially nationwide, are being built without on-campus skilled nursing, relying instead on assisted living, memory care, or off-site arrangements, and that zoning and local approval can affect expansion plans. A substantial portion of the discussion centered on financial health and consumer protection. Panelists said the most important indicators of a strong CCRC are high occupancy, strong liquidity, and reinvestment in the property, with low occupancy and declining days cash on hand cited as warning signs. They described how actuarial reviews are used to estimate health care utilization and set pricing, and said staffing shortages are often a bigger financial pressure than resident care utilization itself. On refunds, speakers said entrance-fee refunds are generally paid when a unit is resold and the new entrance fee is received, and that resident refunds are usually protected even in bankruptcy, though residents are unsecured creditors. Massachusetts examples such as Reed’s Landing and the Groves were cited as cases where residents remained in place and refunds were ultimately protected. The group also discussed a pending disclosure bill on Beacon Hill related to entrance fees and refund transparency. LeadingAge Massachusetts said it supports clearer disclosure so residents understand refund provisions, and reported that among surveyed member CCRCs, the average time to provide an entrance-fee refund over the past two years was about 117 days. Participants emphasized the need to balance consumer protection with preserving the financial stability of the communities. The commission also reviewed upcoming dates: a virtual public hearing/listening session on June 16, the next commission meeting on June 23, and a later discussion planned on consumer rights, protections, and advertising practices. The meeting concluded with introductions of commission members and an invitation for attendees to tour the Brookhaven campus.

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• What we found was the North Dakota Racing Commission is able to award grants intended to be for the promotion
• And when we go in front of the commission and present the grant request, When we go in front of the commission
• Bruce Johnson, North Dakota Racing Commission.
• How are you able to do that, though, Mike?
• And so I would love to be able to expand our capabilities and be able to provide this type of a service

Keywords: 908, all

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• But we have been able to persevere.
• Commission here to talk on her behalf.
• Because we're the King Commission.
• Be able to host committee meetings regularly.
• Commission, those were informational items only.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The commission is not necessarily a component of the department.
• At the direction of the commission in in collaboration with the tolling agencies commission staff reviewed
• The Florida legislature created the commission for the transportation disadvantaged in 1989, the commission
• The commission is a key part of Florida's coordinated system.
• able to connect to your communities.

Keywords: 999, senate, all