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• We need to qualify.
• um we need to work we need to qualify um we need to work out<00:58:17.280> what out what out
• Because your discussion in the paper said you don't want anything above the LG, but you already have
• <01:30:14.080> said your your discussion in the paper said your your discussion in the paper
• If you look at Table 3, page 6, on the state's portion, how many applicants islandwide are qualified

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• We want to inform kinship caregivers about services like WIC and TANF if they might qualify for those
• For special education, IDD is the qualifying condition that they make a referral to the LIDA.
• I did just want to note, though, that it's not going to be a corollary for them to qualify for those
• They just handed me a piece of paper that has the answer, but I'm trying to digest it.
• Whether it's ICF or HCS, when you don't have a qualified staff or available staff, or you're relying

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Not like it's a qualified 401(k), and the employees benefit from that, and I would have seen transformative
• Not<00:10:38.920> like<00:10:39.040> it's<00:10:39.240> a<00:10:39.400> qualified
• <00:10:40.200> 401k, Not like it's a qualified 401k, Not like it's a qualified 401k, and<00
• There is no definition of really what qualifies as employee-owned.
• <00:22:59.720> as definition of really what qualifies as definition of really what qualifies

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• you're talking about funding for the VASH program, I know there was a big article this morning in the paper
• you're talking about funding for the VASH program, I know there was a big article this morning in the paper
• And you feel also, being that no one, you said, in the last five years has come forward to qualify under
• So if we remove the restrictions, they don't have to qualify to resell it for HHFDC's terms, then they
• housing be exclusively for qualified housing be exclusively for qualified residents<01:28:13.360

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Housing and Public Safety/Water and Land hearing first took up HB 1096, which would repeal statutory tenant-selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in state low-income housing. HPHA testified in support, saying the change was a housekeeping measure because the same preferences already exist in administrative rules and could be adjusted later to align with other local preferences, while also noting the federal VASH program provides stronger veteran housing support. Several members questioned why the preference should be removed at all, emphasizing that veterans have long been underserved and asking for a stronger justification; the committees ultimately deferred HB 1096. The later Housing/Hawaiian Affairs agenda heard HB 606 HD1, a measure to extend Act 279 funding and related exemptions for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Supporters argued the bill would give DHHL more time to use the $600 million appropriation to acquire land, work with developers, and address a wait list of about 29,000 applicants, while also helping restore Hawaiian communities and reduce the Hawaiian diaspora. Opponents focused on accountability and oversight, saying DHHL needs clearer plans, measurable goals, and stronger safeguards before receiving more money, and warning that prior spending and strategic-plan changes had reduced the number of applicants served. The committee also heard testimony that the bill would help DHHL fulfill long-standing obligations to Native Hawaiians and that the housing need affects the broader state, not only Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries.

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• fact, right now we have a campaign, Toma Regalado has a campaign to make sure that everybody who qualifies
• But it never says where it's going to come from, how much, who qualifies, who's prioritized, or how long
• And then who decides what qualifies as a core service?
• Last year, I signed the paper this session to have them audited. And we are finding a lot of it.
• I signed the paper this session to have them audited, and we are finding a lot of problems.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I mean, we have a president that is telling nations that have qualified for the World Cup not to come
• We have the president targeting some nations that rightfully qualified to participate in this worldwide
• In practice, virtually all data generated through the course of employment qualifies.
• Assembly Bill 1990 protects patients by ensuring compounded weight-loss shots are safe, highly qualified
• to correct and retain good standing can, on average, take 45 to 90 days and must be handled through paper

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Every other worker in America qualifies for overtime pay after 40 hours. Farm workers do not.
• Every other worker in America<02:39:57.800> qualifies<02:39:58.440> for<02:39:58.560>
• > overtime<02:39:58.920> pay<02:39:59.120> after America qualifies for overtime pay
• after America qualifies for overtime pay after 40<02:40:00.040> hours.
• to grade and, then you also have papers to grade and, you<04:12:25.120> know,<04:12:25.440>

Keywords: 981, all

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• There are bidders that are pre-qualified for certain kinds of projects and can be un-pre-qualified if
• <00:55:44.440> for are biders that are pre-qualified for are biders that are pre-qualified
• <04:00:30.920> to officers use that range to qualify to officers use that range to qualify
• That that qualify for Medicaid services.
• <05:53:58.240> for that it supports and do not qualify for that it supports and do not qualify

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining that it maintains and operates 96 state buildings and uses annual facility walkthroughs, condition assessments, and rough cost estimates to rank projects for the governor’s capital budget. Officials described how requests are triaged, how the governor’s office and Public Works refine estimates, and how the resulting capital budget book serves as legislative intent for approved projects. They also noted that this year the governor’s office asked for estimates on all selected projects, which increased workload but reduced detail. The department highlighted several requested projects, including $1.5 million for the ERP system sustainability fund, which officials said is critical because the state is upgrading its core financial, HR, and budget system to the cloud. Other priorities included courthouse HVAC and boiler work, brick repointing at the State House annex/main building, window replacement at the Spalding building, and elevator replacement on the hospital campus. Officials also said the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and asked the committee to consider funding closer to historic levels. The committee then reviewed lapse and reallocation items. DAS said most older projects are still in design, bid, or construction because projects now take four to six years rather than two to three, in part due to ARPA-related workload and post-COVID construction backlogs. Members discussed lapsing $81,000 from the completed Spalding roof project and redirecting small remaining balances from several 2019 projects toward the Hillsboro County South cell block project through the Capital Project Overview Committee. Officials also confirmed ARPA-funded projects are expected to be completed before the December 2026 deadline and explained that the ERP system is the main state IT exception outside DOIT’s usual centralized control, though it still requires DOIT consultation and approval.

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• Then we're not going to be able to provide care for Minnesotans who qualify for MinnesotaCare between
• Not just those who have the right papers and the right documents, not just those who look like us or
• And seniors praying they qualify, all thanks to the MinnesotaCare expansion.
• Capacity through about 40 million dollars over four years for federally qualified health care centers
• We reduce the kinds of things that qualify for rate exceptions, including the transportation time, the

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• million Americans report tipped wages, and under this reform, workers can now deduct up to $25,000 in qualified
• million Americans report tipped wages, and under this reform, workers can now deduct up to $25,000 in qualified
• Paper-based, fragmented, and slow. In 2026, that just doesn't make sense.
• contracting authorities for up to 7 years to use emergency contracting efforts for hiring highly qualified
• <05:25:07.240> contractors uh hiring highly qualified contractors uh hiring highly qualified

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• As I mentioned this morning, there are paper copies available, but online the information is included
• Through March 2026, approximately 3,000 students have qualified under that expanded criteria, and it.
• And through March 2026, approximately 3,000 students have qualified under that expanded criteria.
• And it... 3,000 students have qualified under that expanded criteria.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum present and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity, which described North Dakota production as holding steady around 1.1 to 1.2 million barrels per day despite lower prices and market volatility. The presentation emphasized that efficiency gains, longer laterals, and improved completion technology are allowing operators to sustain output while activity shifts north in the Bakken. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, flaring, and enhanced oil recovery; the witness said gas is taxed by volume, most liquids are handled through oil lines or gas processing, and the state’s EOR pilot projects and new gas infrastructure are intended to help hold production flat and expand future recovery. The committee then received a presentation from the Tax Department on the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. The department explained that most of the federal changes were extensions of existing Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, but several items — including the larger standard deduction, senior deduction, tip and overtime exclusions, auto loan interest deduction, and business expensing changes — affect state collections. Revised estimates showed a smaller-than-expected impact on individual income tax, with the department suggesting a net cash effect in the range of roughly $30 million to $35 million when business and individual effects are combined, plus a possible one-time distortion from large oil-field transactions in fiscal year 2025. Members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns, and the department clarified that most of the individual provisions apply broadly, while the SALT-related item is itemizer-specific. OMB then reported on major capital projects and facility funding. Updates included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, augmented reality displays for the Rough Rider Hall of Fame, tree management and lighting studies, and restroom and parking reconfiguration in the tower. OMB also described security upgrades at the governor’s residence, where human remains were discovered on site and are being handled with historical and legal review. The state hospital project in Jamestown remains on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028, with costs currently estimated a little over $292 million and a line of credit expected to be drawn in April 2027. The North Central State Office Building in Minot is under construction, with a $5.6 million line of credit already accessed. OMB also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, noting about $1.1 million spent so far on projects such as the Liberty Memorial Building roof and foundation work, Capitol window replacement, boiler replacement, and kitchen remodeling. Finally, Legislative Council staff reviewed the interim compliance report on legislative intent and state trust funds. The report highlighted the status of multiple lines of credit, including those for the state hospital and Minot office building, and noted that the executive budget will likely need to include repayment planning for about $350 million of expected outstanding balances. Other updates included the Bank of North Dakota profit transfer schedule, litigation pool spending, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, the Missouri River Correctional Center planning effort, HHS items such as FMAP and child care assistance, Job Service’s unemployment insurance modernization project, and DPI school aid turnback estimates. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• So at our last meeting, we went through a draft policy paper created by one of the co-chairs.
• There were 28 qualified respondents for the parents.
• They're very qualified. Their top motivator was to know that the staff is specialized.
• They're very qualified in youth mental health.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The meeting opened with approval of the April minutes and brief administrative updates, including notice that House Bill 5447 had passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Speakers reflected on the bill’s key provisions, which include eating-disorder working groups, an evidence-based screening requirement for school-based health centers beginning July 1, 2027, and a DSS-led feasibility process to explore an inpatient psychiatric facility for young adults ages 14 to 21. New staff introductions were also made for the Behavioral Health Advocate’s office and the TCB team. A major portion of the meeting focused on marketing and outreach for urgent crisis centers (UCCs) and the broader youth crisis continuum. Daydream Communications presented research showing low public awareness of UCCs but strong interest once families learn about them, with parents wanting specialized, compassionate care, clear expectations, insurance clarity, and bilingual support. United Way described its parallel work on a statewide crisis continuum marketing toolkit, using the SAMHSA framework of “someone to talk to, someone to respond, and somewhere safe to go,” and outlined plans to distribute consistent messaging through websites, social media, flyers, and community venues. Members emphasized coordinating with existing platforms and ensuring the marketing reflects the actual experience at UCC sites. DCF then presented on adolescent substance use services, citing data showing high need and low treatment access among Connecticut youth. The department reviewed its ASAM-based continuum, SBIRT efforts in outpatient psychiatric clinics, medication-assisted treatment access, and statewide services such as MST, MST emerging adults, STRIDE, multidimensional family therapy, youth recovery supports, and the AIM matching tool. A new young people peer support program was highlighted, with referrals accepted from families, hospitals, community providers, DCF, youth diversion, and the judicial branch. Questions addressed parent consent, peer matching, and whether the AIM tool could be linked through 211. The meeting concluded with an update from the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board and its regional boards and grant-funded initiatives. Presenters reviewed the state suicide prevention plan, regional coalition work, postvention response, lethal means safety efforts, and the 988 capacity improvement grant that supports Connecticut’s centralized 988 contact center at United Way. They also shared youth suicide risk data from the Connecticut Youth Risk Behavior Survey, noting recent declines in reported suicidal ideation and attempts, and provided resources for training and materials. No formal votes were taken beyond the approval of the April minutes.

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• And they have, because as part of qualifying, one of the things is there's many things they use that
• And they have, because as part of qualifying, one of the things is there's many things they use that
• from the facilities department that goes through and makes sure that it meets all the criteria for qualifying
• Take your Exhibit B2, whether you do it online or on paper, and read through this because it's looking

Summary: The joint education committee continued its adequacy study with a detailed Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on resource allocation, covering how Arkansas school districts and charters spend foundation and other funds on matrix and non-matrix items. Staff explained the methodology for mapping expenditures, the district and school categories used in the analysis, and key findings showing that districts spend more per student from all fund sources than the foundation amount alone. The presentation highlighted that classroom teachers account for the largest share of matrix spending, while operations and maintenance, student support staff, nurses, and other lines also drew significant attention. Members asked for additional breakdowns by district type, size, rural/urban status, and trend data, and several questions focused on how waivers affect funding and spending, especially for library media specialists and other positions. The committee then discussed non-matrix spending, including instructional aids, non-technology-related facilities, school safety, mental health services, dyslexia support, food service, gifted and talented, career and technical education, and other items not explicitly defined in the matrix. Staff reported that non-matrix spending exceeded $2 billion in 2025, with most of it coming from other fund sources, and that the top superintendent-identified unmet needs over recent surveys were mental health services, school safety, and dyslexia support. Members raised concerns about dyslexia identification and funding, possible over-identification, and whether some support costs are being coded in ways that obscure the true spending picture. There was also discussion of facilities funding, the building fund, and the Department of Education’s partnership program for school construction and maintenance, with staff agreeing to provide more information and potentially bring department officials back for a future meeting. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly requested more granular data and clarifications, including waiver counts and funding impacts, trend lines for superintendent-reported needs, district-by-district spending spreadsheets, and definitions for certain matrix and accounting terms such as salary enhancement, LEA indebtedness, and other employee health insurance. The chair noted that the committee would continue the adequacy process over the coming months and use the worksheet in the binder to develop recommendations for the next biennium. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting; instead, the committee received the report, asked for follow-up data, and agreed to continue the discussion at future meetings.

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• We can see this plainly in the Federalist Papers.
• When my aunt was 63, too young to qualify for Medicare, she stopped taking her blood pressure medication
• Chair and members, by way of background, statute grants a property tax exemption to qualifying widows
• To qualify for an exemption, each individual must meet certain requirements, including the statutory

Bills: SB1047, SB1365, SB1474, SB1618, SB1620

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, military affairs, funding

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• So I'm just going on what the words on the paper say.
• whether it's an efficiency or one-bedroom based on the family size of the veteran, to a veteran who qualifies
• So under this program, does a person literally renting a room within their home - would that qualify?
• But any unit that is deemed rentable would qualify.

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• Even the rosters for continuing ed where we can do digital instead of shuffling paper, which we believe
• But recruiting and retaining qualified law enforcement.
• Rebrandable so we can track qualified candidates. You have a handout that I've supplied for you.
• We want to hire the most qualified people.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Chairman, I've sent to Angie my simple request is to add documentaries or docu-series. to the list of qualifying
• I think they qualify now, but just to make it very clear and concrete.
• would like, as filed, I'm for the bill, but I would like to see documentaries added to the list of qualifying
• Through responsible management of our forest lands, the production of both lumber and paper creates career

Bills: HB4568, HB5458, HB4543, HB2703, HB3728, HCR113, HCR126

Keywords: film industry, incentives, grants, Texas, moving image, economic development, production companies, content standards, HB 5458, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, chronic wasting disease, CWD, cervids, deer, elk, moose, wildlife management, game animals, disease management

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• They're well qualified: Paul Bailey, Adam Casell, and Christopher Young. I just ask, Mr.
• the Beaufort Jasper Academy for Career Excellence, which prepares high school students to become qualified
• And I show in that paper that that would be revenue neutral if you support it with a bond.
• being said, we believe and we're very confident that these nominees this morning are not only highly qualified

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met to consider a large slate of gubernatorial appointees, with 127 nominees on the agenda. The committee first approved the grouped nominees in Tabs 1 through 54 by unanimous roll call vote after brief public testimony in support of several appointees. The committee then took up individual University of West Florida and Pensacola State College-related nominations, including noting that Dr. Joel Rudman had resigned from the Pensacola State College board before appearing, leaving no action to take on that tab. Several UWF trustees were confirmed after testimony focused on their qualifications and priorities for the university. Paul Bailey emphasized his local ties, legal background, and interest in UWF’s military connections and pre-law program; Rebecca Matthews highlighted her education and public service background, current role as UWF board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Rachel Moyah discussed her education leadership experience, finance role, and positive enrollment and fundraising trends; Ashley Ross described her fundraising and higher education background and stressed workforce, advancement, cyber, and military partnerships; and Christopher Young spoke about his Panhandle roots, business experience, audit and compliance work, and support for military and student opportunity. Each of these nominees was confirmed by roll call and forwarded to the full Senate. The most contentious nomination was Adam Kissel for the UWF Board of Trustees. Kissel described his background in higher education policy, free speech, philanthropy, and federal education work, and said he would focus on free speech, accreditation, military/veteran support, honors programming, and graduation rates. Committee members questioned him closely about prior writings on privatizing public higher education, his views on free speech versus Senate Bill 266, Project 2025, AI in administration, and his fit for UWF. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials and reform views, while opponents, including former UWF leaders, warned he was too ideological and not sufficiently grounded in the university community. After debate, the committee voted 5-4 not to confirm Kissel, so his name will not be forwarded to the full Senate.

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• California, on paper, has one of the strongest laws in the nation on provider directories, yet some directories
• include the reality that our ER doctors would need to complete training in order to be able to be qualified
• This bill was recently amended to require that qualified personnel be physically present on site during
• the contrast administration to monitor patients... ...qualified personnel be physically present on site

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long series of health-related bills, with most measures focused on access to care, administrative simplification, and behavioral health. Early items included AB 583, allowing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates; AB 492, requiring DHCS to notify local governments when new alcohol or drug recovery facilities are licensed; and AB 280, which would tighten provider directory accuracy requirements, add enforcement benchmarks, and allow use of a centralized database. Testimony on AB 280 highlighted the harms of “ghost networks,” while insurers and some provider groups opposed the bill as written, arguing it placed too much responsibility on plans and did not fully address provider-side data problems. AB 280 passed on a roll call vote, and several other bills were placed on consent and approved. The committee also advanced AB 636, expanding Medi-Cal coverage for medically necessary diapers for children up to age 21 and lowering the age threshold for access; AB 1041, streamlining physician credentialing with a uniform form and 90-day review deadline; and AB 787, requiring health plans to help enrollees find in-network providers quickly when directories fail. Supporters of these bills emphasized family financial strain, delays in care, and the burden of administrative red tape, while opponents of AB 1041 and AB 280 raised concerns about provider participation, accuracy, and liability. All three measures were approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 4 and AB 29. AB 4 would allow income-eligible Californians to buy Covered California coverage regardless of immigration status, and AB 29 would authorize Medi-Cal reimbursement for community health workers and doulas conducting ACE screenings. Both bills drew strong support from immigrant-rights, health access, and community-based organizations, and both passed on roll call votes, with AB 4 receiving some no votes. The committee also approved AB 416, which would allow emergency physicians to place 5150 holds in certain circumstances; supporters said it would reduce delays and overcrowding in emergency departments, while Disability Rights California and others warned it could increase unnecessary involuntary hospitalization and transfers to locked facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill passed and was sent onward for further consideration.

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• We issue those to qualified applicants. and that's one of the big jobs that we have to make sure that
• before you can get one of those licenses we make sure that you're qualified for that. and that you have
• aware when an officer leaves employment An F-5, a form that was done, as basically their discharge paper
• an inspector does. as you're looking through an agency of 50 guys, making sure that each one is qualified

Keywords: 1184, house, all