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• Today marks the fifth time this committee is convened to examine the performance of Access and, specifically
• We review that on the programmatic side, and then our finance team utilizes that information to determine
• We leverage the utilization of both of those policies in order to establish network sufficiency.
• Access, we have various roles and responsibilities throughout the agency from medical management, utilization
• access, we have various roles and responsibilities throughout the agency from medical management, utilization

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• CALCULATED FOR 16 OR MORE SERVICE DAYS WITH AT LEAST FOUR, FIVE, AND SIX HOURS A DAY OF SERVICE UTILIZATION
• 18, 19 DAYS PER MONTH THE RATE DOES MAKE THEM WHOLE PLUS IT'S WHEN YOU GET TO THE 20 DAY OR BEYOND MARK
• SO THE NET UTILIZATION IS NOT 100 PERCENT FOR EVERY CLIENT EVERY MONTH.
• WITHOUT PROJECTING AN INCREASED IN UTILIZATION IT IS JUST SOMETHING I THINK WE WOULD HAVE TO MONITOR
• AND, SECONDLY, TO UTILIZE THE SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS WHEN CLIENTS SIGN UP FOR MANY DAYS THAT THEY WANT

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• Mark Donnelly, the brother of that who died last year, and I support this bill.
• Mark Donnelly, the brother of that who died last year and I support this bill, the brother of that who
• However, if you have it where you pick it up, they utilize locations such as Walmart, Costco, whoever
• I just had a briefing with the controller, which was really eye-opening about how the state utilizes
• able to ...acceptable, and what you're doing today is showcasing how we're able in California to utilize

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Not quite $30 higher, but right around that $27, $28 mark higher.
• , last year for the entire period — because we have another 12 days to go — we reached the 153,000 mark
• Agencies then in turn have to kind of anticipate their future utilization.
• And so what that forces DOCR to do is obviously utilize all of their facilities and then contract with
• And so what that forces DOCR to do is obviously utilize all of their facilities and then contract with

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• Chairman, members of the committee and... ...members of the committee and Marks, I've had with the New
• Several of these institutions, what they did is they utilized their ING and, if you will, resources that
• Several of these institutions, what they did is they utilized their ING and, if you will, resources that
• We utilize that rubric to prioritize the projects.
• And yeah, I don't know whether the Mark with CUP is on that determination process.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• , comprehensive plans; HB 2453, Arts Trust Fund; HB 2456, small modular reactor; HB 2457, public utilities
• HB 2851, extension from attic; HB 2852, mobile homes utilities; HB 2853, military business; HB 2856,
• Know that we will continue to utilize our voices to support you.
• And he's utilizing his constitutional right to protest.
• I can't imagine not going back to the love of my life for simply utilizing my voice to protest.

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• With very few exceptions, counties do not run utilities.
• With very few exceptions, counties do not run utilities.
• HCR 2016 will harm the financial position of municipal utilities.
• The town of Gilbert operates their water utility as an enterprise fund.
• This is the cost of operating that utility.

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2062, HB2100, HB2118, HB2165, HB2258, HB2327, HB2397, HB2445, HB2460, HB2641, HB2745, HB2876, HB2917, HB4011, HB4049, HB4056, HB4087, HCR2013, HCR2016, HCR2040, HCR2044, HCR2048, HCR2056

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use

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• Public Utilities Commission offering comments.
• I'm a engineer at the Public Utilities Commission.
• Public Utilities Commission with comments.
• Public Utilities Commission with comments.
• under a traditional public utility under a traditional public utility framework<00:47:03.760>

Bills: HB1984, HB1593, HB2423, HB1691, HB2283, HB2386, HB1824, HB1697, HB2164, HB2165

Keywords: renewable energy, solar energy, self-certification, building permits, environmental regulations, HB1593, affordable housing, pet-inclusive housing, pet friendly housing, rental housing, affordable rental housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, tenant pets, companion animals, dogs, cats, landlord-tenant law, security deposit, pet deposit

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And how do you mark that as they're going to get this huge award, Madam Chair?
• Next page, SB 170, that is The utility pre-deployment bill that was passed as well this last session.
• But one of the primary requests that we have here is $49.3 million for a DARPA marked matching fund.
• And I'm not just talking about utilities because one of the things that we're that is a challenge for
• Right now based on the way the market environment has been, we've utilized repo a lot.

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• I'll be utilizing electronic registration in this session.
• Ranch has marked him. Pop Laurie Michelle, come on out. Ryan, go ahead and state your name.
• That's something that we've utilized once in Victoria County this past budget cycle.
• Thank you; I appreciate the support there. cases we have utilized the unused increment tool.
• Thank you for your time. ...of urban counties and mark the tape. I agree with Mr. Quintero.

Bills: SB467, SB325, SB867, SB994, SB1052, SB1237, SB1449, SB1531, SB2063, SB2172, SB2173, SB2520, SB2529, SB2538, SB2541, SJR46, SJR84

Keywords: SB 467, Texas property tax, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, residence homestead, fire damage, house fire, destroyed home, temporary tax relief, appraisal district, chief appraiser, local taxing unit, tax rollback, tax refund, Tax Code Chapter 11, prorated exemption, homestead improvement, disaster relief, property tax exemption, residential property

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• One other example: in some cases there's a polling place with limited parking, so parking is utilized
• I've literally seen not until 6 o'clock in the morning can you set up your signs in this chalk-marked
• One other example: in some cases there's a polling place with limited parking, so parking is utilized
• The morning can you set up your signs in this chalk-marked area.
• I did mark one up. 103 is one of them, yeah.

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• in agreement on the aims of utility in agreement on the aims of utility regulation<01:24:30.239>
• set rate cases the Public Utilities set rate cases the Public Utilities Commission<01:29:36.800>
• references the public utility references the public utility commission's<01:37:32.800> order<
• Utilities Commission when the utilities Utilities Commission when the utilities go<02:29:47.840>
• > make I think utility each utility can make I think utility each utility can make the<05:16:00.680

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• facility relocations and certain utilities; to acquire the director of transportation to reimburse utilities
• incurred in relocating utility incurred in relocating utility facilities<00:57:11.599> required
• That's called<01:08:42.960> utilizing<01:08:43.520> technology.
• called utilizing technology. called utilizing technology.
• On page 61, House regarding utilities.

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. Senators then adopted the prior day’s journal and excused absent members. A lengthy point of personal privilege followed, in which Senator Smith criticized the prior day’s handling of the special order calendar and argued that minority-party senators were denied the chance to speak, while Senator Coleman said Senate Bill 318 had been removed from the calendar and tied that to Child Abuse Prevention Month; she also noted Senate Bill 43, which would provide civil recourse for child sex assault survivors, had not advanced. The presiding officer also recognized guests in the gallery, including staff from the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Senate then received multiple committee reports, largely on a unanimous or near-unanimous basis. Finance and Taxation Education reported favorably on House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, 517, and 98, and Senate Bill 380, with some substitutes or amendments; Finance and Taxation General Fund reported Senate Bill 378 favorably; County and Municipal Government reported House Bills 568, 499, and 433; Education Policy reported House Bills 8 and 380; Banking and Insurance reported House Bill 545; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported House Bill 586 with two nays; Healthcare reported House Bills 533 and 605; Tourism and Marketing reported House Bills 513 and 626 and Senate Bill 357; and local legislation committees reported several Mobile County and Madison County bills, including Senate Bill 379 relating to Madison County and various House bills, all advancing to the next legislative day. In motions and resolutions, the Senate agreed to allow committee reports to be received at any time during the day. Several resolutions were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee, including Senate Joint Resolution 100 honoring Presley Skelton, SJR 101 commending Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, SJR 102 establishing the Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission, SJR 103 mourning Norman Wendell Arnold, and SJR 104 designating Alabama as the river state. The chamber also suspended the rules to take up Senate Joint Resolution 105, commending Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth for his service; the resolution included a lengthy recitation of his background and accomplishments and was read for immediate consideration with all senators added as sponsors.

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• So a lot of times we'll see a sudden increase in utilization.
• I'm going to follow up with this on C mark.
• That's what utilization said. Let her look at a picture book.
• I'm sure you utilized SB 914 as well. So we're glad it worked.
• I don't think we're utilizing all the data that we have.

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• Egleston have left a<00:39:32.240> incredible<00:39:32.800> lasting<00:39:33.200> mark
• c><00:39:33.599> not<00:39:33.760> only<00:39:33.920> on a incredible lasting mark
• mark through community initiatives. mark through community initiatives.
• <08:15:56.718> their community together, utilizing their community together, utilizing their
• by a breakdown of law and order, marked by a breakdown of law and order, intersectarian<08:22:00.320

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• those students who have unmet need between $12,000 and $8,000, to bring them closer to the $8,000 mark
• But if you look at our overall enrollment over the past years, 2024 marked a record year.
• <00:10:36.720> We years 2024 marked a record year. We years 2024 marked a record year.
• our institutions, but it's not utilized our institutions, but it's not utilized because<01:52:46.560
• Um and second, utilize that if needed.

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Summary: The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services. Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program. During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.

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• On our testifiers list, we have Mark Liit from the Energy Office.
• On our testifiers list, we have Mark Liit from the Energy Office.
• On our testifiers list, we have Mark Liit from the Energy Office.
• On the testifier list for this measure is Mark Glick from the Hawaii State Community Office.
• If we kept it in there, it would preclude DHHL from utilizing these funds, so we're going to take that

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Summary: The joint committees on Energy, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Economic Development and Tourism met on February 11, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. Senate Bill 1338, relating to long-duration clean energy storage, received support from the Energy Office, DEED, HTDC, and the gas company. With no opposition or questions, the committees recommended passage with technical, non-substantive amendments and a deferred effective date of 5/13/2040. The committees then heard Senate Bill 233 on climate resilience, which drew support from the Hawaii State Community Office and other testifiers. SB 492, relating to the general excise tax, had mixed testimony, with support from DHHL, the Office of Planning, county representatives, and others, and opposition from the Grassroots Institute and another testifier. The chair explained that SB 492 would be amended to remove language that would prevent DHHL from benefiting, along with technical amendments and the same deferred date of 5/13/2040. For Senate Bill 1634, relating to water resources, the Board of Water Supply testified in support and urged expanding the bill from two to six monitoring wells, citing Red Hill contamination concerns, PFAS detections in Halawa Shaft, and the need for a broader monitoring grid to track groundwater movement. Members discussed the connected aquifers and the need for more data. The committee recommended passage of SB 1634 with amendments to allow funding for six monitoring wells, include a sentinel monitoring system, and make technical, non-substantive changes. The committee also voted to pass SB 233 unamended, and all recommendations were adopted by the members present.

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• Additionally, different campuses would utilize different programs within the same district.
• I get the sense that they are now kind of getting underway; people are utilizing them.
• We are also marking our 30th anniversary this year.
• We're simply utilizing it in a manner we feel like to maybe increase our productivity.
• Last year marked 30 years since the Texas Legislature first authorized charter schools.

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• Good morning, Mark Stivers with the California Housing Partnership.
• Good morning, Mark Stivers, with the California Housing Partnership.
• The goal here is to prevent recurrence of activity and more effectively utilize existing resources.
• And we are going to, we have our colleague here, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez, is going to close us
• And we are going to, we have our colleague here, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez, is going to close us

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an informational presentation on the May Revision’s proposed reorganization of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into separate housing-focused and consumer/business-focused entities. Administration officials said the split would improve oversight, streamline decision-making, and create a dedicated California Housing and Homelessness Agency with a new housing development and finance committee. The Department of Finance said funding was needed in 2025-26 to begin implementation, while the LAO recommended rejecting the proposal without prejudice because the Little Hoover Commission review was still pending and the plan would require ongoing General Fund costs. Members raised concerns about the timing, the lack of alignment with the budget process, and whether the reorganization would improve accountability for homelessness spending; several public witnesses supported the concept but stressed it could not substitute for new housing and homelessness dollars. The committee then took up the Department of Veterans Affairs. CalVet requested funding for phase three of its electronic health care record project and a trailer bill to preserve authority for federal background checks, but the May Revision withdrew requests for deferred maintenance and additional administrative support. The LAO noted deferred maintenance can prevent larger future costs, and the chair criticized the withdrawal of less than $1 million for veterans’ homes as short-sighted given existing repair needs. No vote was taken. Next, the Department of Housing and Community Development presented its budget. HCD said the May Revision provides no new affordable housing or homelessness funding, but does retain existing rounds of funding and proposes a $31.7 million reversion from undersubscribed housing programs. Members from both parties expressed concern about zeroing out ongoing housing and homelessness investments, especially for LIHTC, the Multifamily Housing Program, and HAP. HCD also defended its homelessness accountability and compliance work, saying the unit includes about 30 program staff and six attorneys, with three additional attorneys requested mainly to handle public records and litigation workload. Public commenters largely opposed the lack of new funding and urged continued support for housing and homelessness programs, while some supported the reorganization and accountability efforts. Finally, the committee heard Go-Biz proposals. The administration requested authority to increase funding for a federal trade program match if needed, plus reappropriations for administrative funds tied to the Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program, zero-emission vehicle operations, and the Women’s Business Center Enhancement Program. It also proposed withdrawing the Cal Competes grant request and reverting remaining funds from the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. The LAO said Cal Competes is generally effective but could be cut as a budget solution, while warning that the performing arts fund was close to awards and should be considered carefully. Members objected to pulling back committed funds for performing arts organizations and questioned why the state would withdraw support after applications had already been submitted.

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• Gallagher, Garcia, Gibson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark Gonzalez, Hadwick, Haney, Harabedian, Hart.
• As a memento to mark today's ceremony, a copy of the book, Lovely One, by Supreme Court Justice Katonji
• This week marks the 74th anniversary of Engineers Week with the inspiring theme, design your future.
• servant across For 18 years, he served on the Civil Service, Port, and the San Francisco Public Utilities

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