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• That are at risk of being denied access to Medicaid, so denied access to health care coverage.
• I may ask the ACA, but they're enrolling for coverage each year, that enrollment period.
• Authority because that's going to give us, and New Mexicans, the biggest transparency in this process
• There's no other alternative pathway that would have given this much sunshine and transparency to this
• think you'll be able to see where every dollar went, what its use was, and be able to show that transparently

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• The notice must include an explanation of anticipated impacts to local health insurance coverage, a reason
• We understand those transparency considerations that the bill brings up. We can address that issue.
• We understand those transparency considerations that the bill brings up and want to talk about that more
• What my bill 11001 does is it gives transparency in health care, requiring practitioners to inform patients
• Next up, we'll have HB 677, State Group Insurance Program coverage of standard fertility preservation

Summary: The committee took up a large health and human services agenda and first approved HB 711, the Spectrum Alert bill, which would create a statewide alert system for missing autistic children and require FDLE to coordinate training with state and local agencies. The measure drew a supportive waiver from the Florida Smart Justice Alliance and passed unanimously, 24-0, reported favorably. Members then considered CS for HB 229 on health facilities, which modernizes the Health Facilities Authority Act to allow additional nonprofit health system structures to use tax-exempt financing. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring advance notice, public hearings, and stakeholder notifications before a nonprofit hospital closure, and another removing a property tax exemption for a nonprofit hospital that closes and fails to maintain emergency services for 120 days, applied retroactively to January 1, 2025. The Florida Hospital Association opposed the amendments, citing workforce and nonprofit-status concerns, but the bill as amended passed 24-0. The committee also approved CS for HB 1405 on juvenile justice status offenders, expanding early truancy intervention, parent involvement, and shelter placement review timelines; it passed 24-0. CS for HB 27, joining the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, and its linked public records bill CS for HB 29 both passed unanimously after supportive testimony from several advocacy and business groups. The committee then debated HB 111 on out-of-network referrals and HB 1083 on patient access to records. HB 111 would require referring practitioners to inform patients in writing when a referral is out of network and to apply out-of-network payments to deductibles; it drew opposition from medical groups over administrative burden and patient-care concerns, but passed 17-8. HB 1083 would shorten the time for producing medical records to 14 working days and standardize access rules, with amendments clarifying portal access and delaying the effective date to January 1, 2026; despite opposition from some health information and provider groups over HIPAA and access concerns, it passed 19-7 as amended. Later, the committee approved HB 883, allowing autonomous practice for psychiatric nurse practitioners with the required credentials, after strong support from nurse practitioner groups and opposition from psychiatric and medical associations; it passed 23-3. HB 1297, which aligns Florida’s electronic prescribing exceptions with federal law and removes several state exemptions, passed 19-7 despite opposition from hospice, emergency physician, rheumatology, and medical groups concerned about paper prescriptions in emergencies and hard-to-find medications. HB 1353 on home health care services and CS for HB 989 on foster home licensure transfers both passed unanimously after supportive amendments. The committee also heard HB 1505 on parental rights, which would require written parental consent for many health care services, surveys, and biofeedback devices for minors and expand parental access to records; the bill drew extensive support testimony but also questions and concerns about confidentiality, abuse reporting, and existing exceptions, and the transcript ended before a final vote on that bill.

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• One of the things that we like to make sure we are is we're transparent with our board, you know, that
• One of the things that we like to make sure we are is we're transparent with our board, you know, that
• Our consortium and the risk management department there, we had a $65 million insurance coverage for
• Our coverage now is down to about 50 million, and our increase in deductible has gone up to about 5%
• appreciative of your hard work, your dedication, and your willingness to come and, quite honestly, be very transparent

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee met to discuss the needs of rural school districts and the role of Florida’s three regional education consortia: the Panhandle Area Education Consortium, Northeast Florida Educational Consortium, and Heartland Educational Consortium. Executive directors and several rural superintendents described the consortia as member-led organizations that provide shared services, professional learning, leadership development, grant support, cooperative purchasing, risk management, IT/cybersecurity help, and back-office assistance that small districts could not afford to provide on their own. They emphasized that rural districts are often very small, have limited staff, and must still meet the same state reporting and compliance requirements as large urban systems. Testimony focused heavily on teacher recruitment and retention, alternative certification, and the difficulty of staffing specialized roles such as CFOs, MIS directors, IT staff, and content-area teachers. Superintendents said many new hires are career changers or alternatively certified teachers who need consortium-supported training, and several argued for more flexibility in funding so districts can raise salaries and compete with neighboring districts and nearby states. Members also asked about the impact of declining enrollment, homeschooling, and voucher-related school choice; superintendents said those trends are reducing FTE and creating budget instability, while also requiring districts to right-size staff and programs. Several speakers described the financial strain on rural districts, including rising insurance costs, transportation costs, and the challenge of forecasting budgets when enrollment changes after the school year begins. One superintendent recounted major hurricane damage and said consortium risk-management support was essential to recovery. Others said the consortia help districts pool resources for property and health insurance, payroll, student data systems, and procurement, and that this shared approach saves money and improves services. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• The items that are in the forecast includes retroactive coverage.
• that states can no longer go back 3 months and that they'll only pay for 2 months of retroactive coverage
• for most populations and 1 month of retroactive coverage for adults without children.
• On other parts of the forecast, we know that some people will simply lose coverage.
• Thank you. >> Yes, and I thank you for the incredible transparency that you included the editing notes

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• Cattle transparency in the marketplace.
• <01:28:38.880> and effort in being transparent and effort in being transparent and accountable
• I'm just trying to be transparent. transparent. transparent.
• we strongly support more transparency we strongly support more transparency for<01:47:17.760>
• <02:31:11.520> of city council meetings, coverage of city council meetings, coverage of community

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• But I think you raise a really good point in terms of making sure that we are as transparent with the
• She holds providers accountable and does it with consistency, transparency, and fairness, which is all
• perspective, something that we've been, as the... ...transparency perspective, something that we've
• It provides health coverage for hundreds of thousands of families in Arizona.
• Some things that I think that he has done since he's been there is he's made more transparency on the

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• our factory, and our customer experience all from the ground up to provide the most affordable, transparent
• <00:52:57.440> and<00:52:57.599> convenient<00:52:58.079> customer transparent and
• convenient customer transparent and convenient customer experience<00:52:59.359> we<00:52:59.520
• Motors million in uninsured underinsured Motors million in uninsured underinsured Motors coverage
• while passengers in the car coverage while passengers in the car Which<01:15:56.040> is<01:15

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

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• Um, and that includes that 25% piece of last year, which, by the way, we were transparent in our committee
• Um I like transparency, but uh >> Sorry.
• Um I like transparency, but uh anyway,<00:18:53.960> so<00:18:54.120> we<00:18:54.240><
• <00:20:39.040> in<00:20:39.160> our were transparent in our were transparent in our
• for people on disruptions in coverage for people on the<01:42:37.720> behavioral<01:42:38.080

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• Cutting these duplicate requirements would not affect transparency or legislative oversight.
• transparency or legislative oversight. transparency or legislative oversight.
• Timely,<00:46:04.480> transparent<00:46:05.160> data<00:46:05.720> can<00:46:05.920
• > help<00:46:06.160> us Timely, transparent data can help us Timely, transparent data can
• <01:26:25.080> other substantial or plenty of coverage other substantial or plenty of coverage

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• Because year over year there's a lack of accountability, lack of transparency. happened for your district
• accountability, lack of transparency. accountability, lack of transparency.
• This transparency takes rigorous data collection and reporting.
• This transparency<01:04:32.240> takes<01:04:32.560> rigorous<01:04:32.960> data
• transparency takes rigorous data transparency takes rigorous data collection<01:04:33.920> and

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• This bill is actually about transparency, as the Majority Leader said.
• Eighty-four percent of Arizona voters want transparency.
• That's called transparency. And Arizonans agree with that.
• And what they've stated is, by 90%, they want transparency.
• Very simple, very transparent. With that, I urge all my members to vote aye.

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Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring National School Social Work Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school social workers in supporting students’ mental health, safety, and access to services. The House then handled a long series of first readings and committee/calendar actions before moving into multiple Committee of the Whole sessions. In the first major round of floor action, the House advanced HB 2123, HB 2140, and HB 2144 after adopting amendments. HB 2123 would affirm gold and silver as legal tender and allow their use through electronic systems; HB 2140 would let the state treasurer invest up to 10% in gold and silver; and HB 2144 would require child support to begin at pregnancy, prompting debate over paternity, genetic testing, rape-related pregnancies, and recourse for mistaken paternity. The House also advanced HB 2492 on urban growth boundaries, HB 2875 with clarifying language, HB 2946 on housing affordability and construction sales tax, and HB 4115/HCR 2051 on ballot initiative petition rules and disclosure. Supporters framed those measures as transparency reforms and protections against out-of-state influence, while opponents argued they would make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives and local measures for the ballot. Later Committee of the Whole action advanced HB 2175, HB 2270, HB 2416, HB 2557, HB 2697, HB 2940, and HB 4010, along with HB 2324, HB 2573, HB 2601, HB 2876, and HCR 2004. HB 2175 drew debate over whether political affiliation should be included in hate-crime law; a proposed Garcia amendment to add gender identity and remove political affiliation failed, and a later motion to add it to the report also failed by roll call. HB 2557 clarified a medical-records timeline to business days. HB 2697 created a good-Samaritan style protection for use of expired opioid antagonists such as Narcan. HB 2940 was defended as reducing improper enrollment in Access/SNAP-related programs and opening managed-care bidding, while opponents said it would cut benefits and burden vulnerable residents. HCR 2004, dealing with photo enforcement, was amended to let cities put the issue to local voters; supporters called it a compromise and opponents argued photo radar saves lives and reduces speeding-related crashes. In third-reading votes, HB 2264 passed overwhelmingly on Arizona Geological Survey matters, HB 2373 passed unanimously on income tax refunds for veterans, HB 2413 failed on sex offender monitoring, and HB 2862 passed on sentencing enhancements for crimes committed while wearing a mask. The House also reconsidered and revived HB 2055, HB 2150, HB 2426, and HB 2755 related to state land and groundwater measures. The transcript ends with the House beginning third-reading consideration of HB 2941 on motorcycles, with members speaking in support of roadway safety and personal experience.

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• And today, it is a very bare-bones plan that does not include family or dependent coverage.
• If we go to the state, they of coverage.
• It's a transparency issue. I obviously haven't seen that data. The data we've been working off of.
• It's a transparency issue. I obviously haven't seen that data. The data we've been working off of.
• It's a transparency issue. I obviously haven't seen that data. The data we've been working off of.

Bills: SF0059, SF0053

Keywords: language proficiency, literacy education, reading interventions, dyslexia support, Montessori methods, individualized reading plans, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• uncertainty from Washington, the budget agreement maintains access to comprehensive health care insurance coverage
• President, once again, the Senate stood firm in terms of transparency in the form of the payroll transparency
• distinguished chair of the Committee on Ways and Means, for standing shoulder to shoulder with us for that transparency

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Summary: The Senate first took up and passed several House bills establishing sick leave banks, including House 4182 for a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee and House 1590 for Eric J. Awaniak. It also advanced and then enacted House 4237, a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill providing interim funding before final action on the general appropriations act. During the session, Senator Collins also recognized Chaplain Clementina Cherry of the Lewis D. Brown Peace Institute as a distinguished guest, with remarks entered into the record. The main business was the conference committee report on the fiscal year 2026 state budget, House 4001/House 4240. Senate Ways and Means leadership described the budget as balanced, on time, and fiscally responsible, with $61.01 billion in spending, no new taxes or fees, and a $33 million deposit to the stabilization fund. They highlighted major investments in Chapter 70 school aid, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, unrestricted local aid, MassEducate, universal free school meals, MBTA and regional transit funding, MassHealth, food security, and mental health services. The report also included policy items such as broker fee responsibility, fare-free regional transit, housing studies, a gold star family annuity provision, and a crumbling concrete commission. Minority leader Senator Tarr and others questioned the spending reductions, use of one-time funds, and the treatment of excess capital gains, arguing for greater fiscal caution and concern about future federal actions and long-term spending growth. Supporters responded that the reductions reflected revenue uncertainty, federal policy risks, and the need to preserve budget stability, while using some one-time sources to balance the plan. The conference report was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-2, the emergency preamble for House 4240 was approved by standing vote, and the FY26 general appropriations bill was then enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate also adopted an order to dispense with printing a calendar for the next session and adjourned until Thursday at 11 a.m.

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• TODAY WE WILL TAKE UP HB 697, DRUG PRICES AND COVERAGE BY REP.
• NOT BEEN PLAYING BY THE RULES ESTABLISHED IN SENATE BILL 1550 AND THIS BILL IS NEEDED TO FORCE TRANSPARENCY
• BY INCREASING TRANSPARENCY AND STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT IT ENSURES SAVINGS IN THE SYSTEM ARE REFLECTED
• THIS LEGISLATION TAKES A MEASURED MARKET-BASED STEP TOWARDS A MORE COMPETITIVE TRANSPARENT AND PATIENT

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• The disabled, the elderly, poor children will have their health coverage curtailed and cut back.
• just like all of you, is how do we steward the taxpayers' dollars with responsibility and with transparency
• Or a child watch their parents suffer through cancer because they don't have medical coverage.
• disabled, for those with disabilities, the people that need the help the most were the first to lose coverage

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and proceeded to floor business, with the main item being SB 101, the state budget bill. Before debate on the bill, Assembly Member Sanchez offered amendments to redirect funding toward Proposition 36 implementation, wildfire prevention, Medi-Cal provider reimbursement, developmental services, and other priorities; the majority moved to lay those amendments on the table, and the motion passed 43-18. The chamber then took up SB 101 as the budget bill for immediate effect. Debate on the budget was extensive and sharply divided. Supporters, including Assembly Member Gabriel and several committee chairs, described the budget as a difficult but responsible compromise that protects Medi-Cal, IHSS, child care, housing, wildfire prevention, and other safety-net programs while responding to a projected deficit and federal uncertainty. Opponents criticized the budget as fiscally unsound and argued it relied on accounting gimmicks, did not adequately fund Proposition 36 or wildfire prevention, and continued spending on high-speed rail and Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants. Several members also raised concerns about gas taxes, provider reimbursement, probation funding, and the impact on vulnerable Californians. After debate, the Assembly voted on SB 101 and passed it 57-19. The measure was sent immediately to the Senate. The body then announced upcoming session schedules, with no floor or check-in sessions on June 14 and 15, and a floor session set for June 16 at 1 p.m., before adjourning.

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• As you know, the Senate didn't have a provision in their bill that dealt with a 2023 metagap coverage
• referring to, they certainly have a vested interest in being able to be viable. a 2023 metag gap coverage
• that you had a 2023 metag gap coverage that you had championed<00:07:17.759> um<00:07:17.840>
• have a stable and orderly market, and they want to continue to share information with us and be transparent

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• Coverage when no longer enrolled in their school or when they maintain coverage through an acceptable
• necessary to ensure students are not charged for a service they do not qualify for to maintain transparency
• as they navigate a unique form of coverage.

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• The rationale behind the 48-hour rule is accountability and transparency.
• This gives immediate temporary coverage while an application for health insurance is being processed.
• If they don't apply for that disability determination, the coverage would end at, I think, 60 days.
• The bill says that coverage would last until the final disability determination is made, and they would

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• THE GME GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND SOME NEW COVERAGE POLICIES THAT WERE IMPLEMENTED AND THEN GET
• OF THE SECTIONS FOR 14 AND 24 SENATE BILL DIRECTED I'M GOING TO BACK UP AND SPEAK ABOUT SOME NEW COVERAGE
• ESTABLISHMENTS MUST ADHERE TO NEW REQUIREMENTS WITH ENHANCED REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING AND WINDOW TRANSPARENCY
• PHYSICIAN OFFICES WHERE ONE OR MORE DO THIS PROCEDURE MUST HAVE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE OF AT

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• The top map is our large-scale regional water supply systems and their coverage.
• The top map is our large-scale regional water supply systems and their coverage.
• Stakeholder representation, transparency, and accountability.
• So you can see that we do not have statewide coverage of watershed districts.
• So you can see that we do not have statewide coverage of watershed districts.

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