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• payer claims database can capture administrative costs if you go down to See, it's, I believe it's page 5,
• It sounds like you were right in the middle of saying something on page 5.
• OK, so we have you registered as Abel Longoria, MD Hospitality Health 24 HR ER and self.

Bills: HB138

Keywords: voter registration, application rejection, transparency, election integrity, state law

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• Voting on HCR 28 and HR<00:56:56.640> 27.
• HR 27. Chair and vice chair vote I. HR 27. Chair and vice chair vote I.
• Chair voting on HCR 91 and HR 87. Any members voting with reservations or no?
• Voting on HCR 173 and<01:06:05.520> HR<01:06:06.680> 169.
• Um, any members voting no and HR 169.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several health-related resolutions and received testimony on each. HCR 28/HR 27 would ask the Department of Health to reconvene a working group on water and air contamination and remediation tied to the Pu‘uloa Range training facility; supporters said nearby residents and the broader public may be exposed to lead and heavy metals, and that further testing and eventual relocation of the range are needed. HCR 35 would request an auditor’s report on the social and financial effects of mandatory insurance coverage for biomarker testing, and HCR 36 would request a similar report on colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Department of Health and cancer advocates supported both, saying biomarker testing helps match patients to the right treatment and that earlier colorectal screening improves outcomes; DOH also cited screening data showing lower screening rates among uninsured people. HCR 134, on limiting cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, drew support from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and others, who said out-of-pocket costs can delay diagnosis and treatment. HCR 171, on mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitoring, also drew support from health and disability advocates. HCR 185, on coverage for Native Hawaiian healing and cultural practitioners through federally qualified health centers, received support from Papa Ola Lōkahi and a community testifier who described the value of traditional healing and access gaps. HCR 173, urging DOH outreach and vaccination drives at schools with low vaccination rates, drew support from DOH, DOE, and public health and disability advocates, but also strong opposition from several testifiers who argued the measure was government overreach and raised concerns about vaccine safety and parental choice. Testimony on HCR 173 was the most divided, with supporters emphasizing the need to raise immunization rates to prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable children, while opponents argued schools should not host vaccine drives and that parents should make vaccination decisions without government involvement. The Department of Health said it is already working with schools and community partners to expand school-based immunization efforts and would prioritize schools with rates under 30%. The State Health Planning and Development Agency also supported the measure, saying rates below 50% are a serious public health concern. No votes or final committee actions were announced in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Okay, we'll recess for 5 minutes so that we can hear from Department of Law Enforcement. Thank you.
• We're really trying to focus on the containers because a container can have anywhere from 5 to 20,000
• We're really trying to focus on the containers because a container can have anywhere from 5 to 20,000
• Is that why we're encountering a longer vacancy, because the training is taking 3 to 5 years?
• /c> the the the training is taking 3 to 5 the the the training is taking 3 to 5 years. years. years.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• In fact, in the Bible, in Exodus chapter 1, there's midwives mentioned that were helping people give
• <01:03:47.200> 1, in the Bible in Exodus chapter 1, in the Bible in Exodus chapter 1, there's
• will not apply that the proposed chapter will not apply to<01:12:28.719> persons<01:12:29.120
• , but fees and fines would still apply, such as HRS 457J-13 for violations of this chapter.
• So overall, Madam Speaker, I chapter.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Please remember that small businesses don't have their own dedicated HR legal departments, so they were
• many cases, like ours, one person's responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, HR
• ,<00:42:04.120> I<00:42:04.320> am<00:42:04.520> the On our farm, I am the HR
• department, and I am not an HR expert.
• So, this has forced me to not only engage with an HR firm to help manage this process, it's also more

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I mentioned Sandy is our HR person on campus, but she's not our HR director.
• Our actual HR director is Sarah, who works in Minot State.
• I mentioned Sandy is our HR person on campus, but she's not our HR director.
• Our actual HR director is Sarah, who works in Minot State.
• were using a number for, if I could go back here, when we were talking about the Title IX, printing, HR

Keywords: 908, all

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• Counties are lucky if their CPA is around four or 5% of their total budget expenditures.
• Um, 10.5 of that alone is just the 5% disability waiver cost shift for us.
• More in Noa County, it's an $8 million increase in their property tax liability, and a 5% increase to
• Well, it took me several days to get to 50, so I actually fell asleep at pages 23, 42, and 5.
• uh land use Contracting and workplace HR uh land use Contracting and workplace safety<01:18:34.280><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Pass and retain on file item 5. Pass and retain on file item 6.
• Senate amendments resolved chaptering conflicts. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• In the Senate, they just made chaptering amendments. Respectfully request an aye vote.
• Ayes 61, noes 5. Senate amendments are concurred in. Item 43, AB 858 by Assembly Member Lee.
• Speaker, for allowing me to speak on this HR.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance recognizing 9/11. Members then moved through a long daily file and concurrence calendar, with many items passed without debate or temporarily retained. The chamber also took procedural actions, including re-referring AB 1152 to the Public Safety Committee, suspending rules for guest access and file-item handling, and later taking a roll-call vote to allow a late-filed journal letter request. Among the major Senate bills taken up on third reading, the Assembly approved SB 385 on peace officers’ rights, SB 753 on shopping cart recovery, SB 838 on housing and hotel projects, SB 643 on carbon dioxide removal grants, SB 645 on jury peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 761 on CalFresh access for students, SB 774 on real estate licensing sunsets, SB 400 on renewable energy labor tax incentives, SB 24 on utility spending transparency, SB 37 on attorney advertising ethics, SB 258 on spousal rape involving disabled spouses, SB 364 on outdoor advertising near new freeways, SB 403 removing the sunset from medical aid in dying, SB 770 on HOA barriers to EV charging, and SB 22 on gift certificate cash redemption values. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 403 and SB 770 drew more divided votes, while SB 24 was briefly delayed by a call before passing. The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on Assembly bills covering a wide range of topics, including service of process (AB 747), local clean energy planning (AB 39), firearms (AB 1078), workers’ compensation (AB 1336), public health (AB 1487), survivor leave protections (AB 406), solid waste (AB 70), water reporting for data centers (AB 93), Diwali recognition (AB 268), wildfire workforce recovery (AB 338), educational equity (AB 419), civic education (AB 422), office-to-housing conversions (AB 507), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), privacy/browser opt-out rules (AB 566), housing element transparency (AB 610), tenant appliance requirements (AB 628), code enforcement penalties (AB 632), homelessness and LGBTQ-related policy (AB 678), energy (AB 740), DEIA review in state government (AB 766), inmate firefighter wages (AB 247), children’s health (AB 798), real estate (AB 851), COVID-era rehiring protections (AB 858), hazardous materials (AB 961), real property and housing covenants (AB 1050), aging (AB 1069), health care facilities (AB 1172), endangered species protections (AB 1319), CalWORKs modernization (AB 1324), cannabis access for seriously ill patients (AB 1332), foreign labor contractors (AB 1362), and downtown revitalization financing (AB 1445). Several of these passed overwhelmingly, while a few drew notable opposition, including AB 93, AB 403, AB 770, AB 851, AB 1050, and AB 1319. The transcript also included extended debate on SB 34, which was presented as a compromise measure on air pollution and port operations in the San Pedro Bay area. Supporters said it narrowed the scope to protect union jobs while preserving AQMD authority, while opponents and supporters alike noted the underlying distrust between labor and environmental stakeholders. The Assembly passed SB 34, SB 515 on disaggregated demographic data collection, and then began taking up AB 495 on immigration, with the sponsor describing family separation and immigration enforcement trauma before the transcript cuts off.

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• The Secretary will call the roll. 26 ayes, 5 nays. Being 26 ayes and 5 nays, the rule is suspended.
• The Secretary will call the roll. 26 ayes, 5 nays, there being 26 ayes and 5 nays.
• The HR 9. The senator from Nueces moves adoption of HCR 9.
• Pursuant to a motion previously adopted, the Senate stands adjourned until 5 p.m. Sunday, May 25th.

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• All right, HR 3. Ms. Little. All right, H.R. 3. Ms. Little.
• So that is what this HR is about. And I would ask for favorable passage.
• I'm sorry, HR 3, favorable. Seeing no objection, HR 3 is reported favorable.
• So before we get too far into debate, it's an HR. That's a good idea.
• And so this HR is designed to conduct that audit and to see if that's the case.

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which reinstates a sunset-expired TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans. Senator Kathy said the bill would use existing TOPS dollars, not new funding, and would help veterans stay in Louisiana and enter the workforce. After brief questions about eligibility and funding, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 3, by Representative Newell, asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be repurposed for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. Members discussed the high fiscal note and whether the work could be absorbed in existing budgets. Fiscal staff said LHC had requested a full-time position and four part-time positions for the study, but the committee also talked about narrowing the study’s scope. Representative Marcelle moved the resolution favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. The committee then debated House Bill 189, which would extend supplemental pay to fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport fire department. Representative Newell and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform specialized, hazardous ARFF duties and should receive the same supplemental pay as other qualifying public firefighters. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualify under existing law and whether the supplement should be expanded further. After discussion, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, but the motion failed on a roll call vote of 8 yeas to 10 nays. Later, Senate Bill 461, concerning Office of Group Benefits coverage for certain small employee groups, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor products, was amended to clarify direct-to-consumer shipment restrictions and then reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1222, creating a grocery initiative grants and financial support program through LED to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters framed it as an incentive and grant program for private grocers, while critics raised concerns about government involvement. After amendment, it was reported favorably as amended by a vote of 16 yeas to 2 nays. Finally, House Resolution 80, directing a comprehensive fiscal audit related to Board of Regents and university system spending on certain executive budget metrics, was amended into a substitute version. Members debated whether the resolution would require universities to do additional work and whether it belonged in Appropriations at all, especially since the fiscal note had been removed. The discussion also raised concerns about the listed schools and the resolution’s purpose in light of a federal civil rights investigation. The transcript ends while the committee is still discussing the resolution and related procedural motions.

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• Representative Manos moved ITL on HR 6, and Representative Tripp seconded. representative Manos for a
• She said the HR paints with too broad a brush, oversimplifies, and that she was also in favor of ITL.
• HR for several reasons the doctrine of HR for several reasons the doctrine of uh<00:15:54.240> disparate
• uh paints too cases I think that this HR uh paints too broad<00:16:23.319> a<00:16:23.720>
• all right thank you anyone else this HR all right thank you anyone else wish<00:16:32.040> to

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had already been reported out unanimously. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by a 16-0 roll call and placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, concerning local records, was reopened because of a fiscal note amendment; the committee adopted Amendment 2025-0087 unanimously and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0. Because HB 164 goes to Finance, it will not go on consent, and the chair asked for the updated report that night. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. Representative Manos moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing the resolution overreached because disparate impact is a judicial doctrine and the legislature cannot bind the courts. Representative Cordelli also supported ITL, citing drafting problems and the need for substantial revision, including an outdated reference to the New Hampshire governor. The committee voted 15-2 to ITL the resolution, and it was placed on consent; the chair asked for the report by the end of the day and noted there would be no minority report. Finally, the committee discussed HB 111, which extends the right-to-know ombudsman position. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to address concerns raised in testimony about discouraging use of the office and shifting attorney-fee burdens; the amendment was adopted 16-1. The committee then voted 15-2 to ought to pass as amended. Supporters said the ombudsman saves money by reducing court filings and should be continued, while opponents argued the office needs restructuring and that additional funding was not justified. The bill will go to Finance, and the chair requested the report by the end of the day. The committee also began discussion of HB 66 and related bills on right-to-know access, with the chair outlining a proposed amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• They had to cut off the line a few hours into the event because the HR staff was so overwhelmed.
• Shayla Elkins, 5. Caleb Hugh, 6. Layla Pugh, 7. Marcus N. Pugh, Ten. Sariah Snow, 11.
• Darian Snow, 6, and Braylon Snow, 5.
• By 5:24 p.m., Kira's Foley catheter was draining bright red blood.
• By 5:24 p.m., Kira's Foley catheter was draining bright red blood.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• This amendment will delete lines 26 through 29 on page 4, lines 1 through 28 on page 5, and lines 1 through
• This amendment will delete lines 26 through 29 on page 4, lines 1 through 28 on page 5, and lines 1 through
• Stephen Wright, Louisiana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Stephen Wright, Louisiana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• I did an HR last year. It was studied, but then I still had to file a bill.

Summary: The committee heard a personal privilege update on HB 1227, which Representative DeWitt said would return next week as a proposed HCR for a two-year study of the three-doctor panel after discussions with Dr. Nia Colotta. Better Louisiana also presented its new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, describing it as a data-driven leadership initiative focused on health care workforce, rural access, chronic disease, and other system issues; members discussed whether the program could also help generate policy research, including on managed care organizations. The committee then considered SB 427 on anatomical gifts. After adopting technical amendments, Senator Presley and Dr. Jeff White explained that the bill would strengthen organ donation law by creating a decision registry that records both yes and no choices, clarifying the legal effect of refusal, and codifying ethical principles such as the dead donor rule. Questions focused on organ viability, registry procedures, minors, and a Monroe case involving a disputed donor designation. Supporters included LOPA and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 946, dealing with hospital price transparency and compliance with federal pricing rules, drew extensive testimony. Representative Landry and a witness from Patient Rights Advocate described it as a consumer transparency measure, but the Louisiana Hospital Association opposed the bill’s state-level enforcement and debt-collection provisions. Landry offered an amendment removing the debt-collection and affirmative-defense language, but after debate the substitute failed on a 5-6 vote and the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee also reported favorably on SB 109, which revises membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; SCR 20, urging federal flexibility on Medicaid redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries; SB 216, allowing coroners to rely on licensed practical nurses for medical pronouncements of death; and SB 45, exempting certain gratuitous hospice houses from licensure, with testimony from hospice house operators and supporters. Finally, HCR 71 by Representative Chasson sought an LDH study of how Louisiana’s law and guidance on pregnancy-related emergency medications is working in hospitals, urgent care, and retail settings. Supporters said providers are hesitant to use medications such as misoprostol because of stigma and uncertainty, while opponents from Louisiana Right to Life argued the resolution was unnecessary and could create controversy. The discussion centered on whether the study should be narrowed or made more objective, but no final action on the resolution was reached in the portion provided.

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• And item number eight, HR 110 by Bonta, with a motion to be adopted.
• Blake's Fear. by Blake's Fear with a motion of due pass as amended to judiciary and item number eight HR
• And with me to testify today is Nancy Mendoza, organizer for UFCW Local 5, and Christine Smith with Health
• My name is Nancy Mendoza, and I am an organizer at UFCW Local 5 and a former Safeway employee in Redwood

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Russell, Ja Hrs, in that is the excellent. Thank you all very much for being here.
• We usually look at anything that's a 5% more or less issue, and we didn't see anything like that.
• We did have I believe there were 4 or 5 PSAT boundary changes related to annexation and deannexations
• Oklahoma in91 GIS address standard workshop that'll be from 8 to noon on the 28th and then from 1 to 5.
• don't know where McCurtain County is, that is, you go to Texarkana and turn around and come back about 5

Keywords: 914, all

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• A long time ago, we planned to have the Alzheimer's Association, the Desert Southwest Chapter, come in
• is overflow, so if someone wants to sit down, we do have an overflow room next door and Hearing Room 5.
• So with that, let's go ahead and get started with the Alzheimer's Association, Desert Southwest Chapter
• We have Terry Spitz, the chapter executive, and Dr.
• We have Terry Spitz, the chapter executive, and Dr.

Bills: HB2190, HB2202, HB2233, HB2251, HB2252, HB2396, HB2437, HB2689, HB2796

Keywords: physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC

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• And just looking at that, we found 5 areas very quickly in just testing that.
• Workers who tested the technology report saving 2 to 5 hours per week. workers tracked their time.
• Workers who tested the technology report saving 2 to 5 To the untrained eye, immense and the courts on
• Funding for MMIS will be used to comply with HR 1 changes, with an eye toward easing county workload
• Funding for Mets will be used to comply with HR.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• On HR 6, I would move it. Is there a second? Seconded by Representative Tripp.
• I recommended it on this HR for several reasons.
• HR for several reasons the doctrine of HR for several reasons the doctrine of uh<00:15:54.240> disparate
• That's good. having an HR in this at all like it having an HR in this at all like it presumably<00:16
• And this HR really, to me, paints with too broad a brush and oversimplifies.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had previously been reported out unanimously before the notice had been placed on the calendar. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by roll call 16-0 and was placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, dealing with local records, was amended with a fiscal note update from the Secretary of State’s office and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0; because it was going to Finance, it was not eligible for consent. The committee also set aside HB 111 briefly while the amendment language was corrected. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. The sponsor argued the resolution was intended to criticize the doctrine, but several members said it was too broad, legally problematic, and in need of more work, including a drafting error in the addressee. The committee voted ITL on HR 6 by 15-2, and with no objection it was placed on the consent calendar. The final major item was HB 111 FN, which would extend the right-to-know ombudsman position for two years. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, citing testimony about out-of-state requests and the burden on municipalities. Members discussed the broader policy of the bill, with supporters saying the ombudsman has reduced court filings and saves time and money, while opponents said the office needs restructuring or more resources and that they were not ready to extend it without changes. The amendment was adopted 16-1, and the committee then voted ought to pass as amended 15-2, sending the bill to Finance.

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• As a result of that study, at the time, the city sought $5 million of support.
• c><00:03:34.560> the<00:03:34.799> city<00:03:35.040> sought<00:03:35.599> $5<
• /c> study, at the time, the city sought $5 study, at the time, the city sought $5 million<00:03:36.879
• of the Union Gospel Mission, who will be testifying, and Jill Keers, executive director of the Duth HR
• This project represents the next chapter in that ongoing legacy of service.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• /c> would then be able to have that for 5 would then be able to have that for 5 years<02:13:18.639>
• /c><02:14:58.960> years, and you are licensed for 5 years, and you are licensed for 5 years, you
• LADC for 5 years and a master's degree in social work and passes the social work exam after 5 years,
• I'm here to support HR 46 because I'm the prime sponsor, obviously.
• HR 46 does not take sides in a debate about gun violence or policy.

Keywords: 1189, house, all