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• Third, even the fiscal note acknowledges that increased premiums could result in increased insurance
• > note<00:24:43.679> acknowledges Third, even the fiscal note acknowledges Third, even the
• They're the third of the three.
• They're the third of the three.
• A third of participants reported that that is why they don't access care.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• For the third time, they have tried to sell off the Arctic Refuge to big oil.
• And for the third time, it has flopped.
• So yet the program's recent error rate, by the way, was 15%.
• Two-thirds not being in the affirmative, the rules are not suspended and the bill is not passed.
• What is even more amazing is that this is Chicago's third championship title in five years.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• With the release of the 25-26 May revision, we are addressing The state's third consecutive deficit budget
• Amidst our third consecutive deficit, these solutions have been largely exhausted.
• Next, we propose a $5.5 million General Fund Expenditure Authority increase to correct an error made
• Okay, seeing and hearing no public comment for issue two, we are going to move on to our third issue.
• In addition, we propose statutory language authorizing the use of third-party administrators to manage

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The third key element was that the legislation established the rate at $25 per hour for the home health
• About a third of those members have already elected to opt in to receive their care through the statewide
• And from our perspective, it's with the third iteration of the statewide Medicaid managed care program
• And from our perspective, it's with the third iteration of the statewide Medicaid managed care program
• sister, Lost my precious daughter, who would have been Bennett's older sister, to a tragic medical error

Summary: The subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025-2026 term, took attendance, confirmed a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from members and staff. Chair Anderson outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction over access and affordability issues, including health facility regulation, insurance, Medicaid, CHIP, and state employee health coverage. The main agenda item was an update on implementation of HB 391, which created a family home health aide program for medically fragile children. Representative Tramont, the bill sponsor, explained that the law was intended to let trained family caregivers be paid through Medicaid to care for their children, reduce reliance on private duty nursing, and relieve families. He and several members expressed frustration that implementation had taken nearly two years and that families still faced barriers. Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer of AHCA and Bridget Royce of DCF said the program was implemented October 1, 2024, with billing available, but no home health agencies had yet launched the required 80-hour training program and no claims had been paid. They described the program’s requirements, including agency employment, background screening, training, a $25-per-hour Medicaid rate paid to the agency, and an annual assessment report. A major issue discussed was that income earned by family caregivers counts toward Medicaid eligibility and could cause families to lose coverage. AHCA and DCF outlined two possible fixes that would require CMS approval: disregarding the income for eligibility purposes or treating the child as a family of one. Members and public witnesses strongly urged changes to avoid forcing families to choose between income and coverage. Several providers said they had begun preparing training programs, but asked for clearer approval processes and more patient-specific training requirements. The committee then heard extensive public testimony from parents and caregivers of medically fragile children, who described the financial, emotional, and logistical strain of caring for children with severe disabilities and argued that the bill should be expanded to include Florida KidCare families and others in the coverage gap. They also raised concerns about the eight-hour-per-day limit, low pay, and the need for simpler rules and direct support. Home health providers and associations supported the concept but asked for modifications, including more targeted training and clearer implementation guidance. The meeting then shifted to a second agenda item on the Andrew John Anderson Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing Program, which was funded in the 2023 budget. Deputy Secretary Meyer said the program has been implemented since January 1, 2024, but utilization has been lower than expected, with only about 60 claims paid and many denials occurring through managed care. Public testimony from a lab, a hospital, and a pediatric rare disease expert said the program is clinically valuable and cost-saving, but managed care billing barriers, prior authorization issues, and DRG-related denials are limiting access; they urged direct billing to Medicaid and possible expansion to all newborns.

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• And then there's going to be, just like there was with homelessness, trial and error.
• And then there's going to be, just like there was with homelessness, trial and error.
• And then there's going to be, just like there was with homelessness, trial and error.
• I think we're going to try a few error.
• And you'll see this on the top of the third page of the fiscal note, but it really kind of defines what

Keywords: 1183, house

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• About one third of those calls involve suicidal ideation.
• You asked a lot of really good questions about the SNAP payment error rate...
• So it doesn't really have to do with the payment error rate issue.
• To inform us about where, which offices, maybe which workers have the highest payment error rates.
• I believe you said that. 12,865 calls into 988, or a third of them basically being suicidal ideation.

Keywords: 996, all

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• and minor parties.
• and minor parties.
• and minor parties.
• House Bill 140, sponsored by Representative Filer, Construction Inspections Qualified Third Parties,
• Construction inspections qualified third parties, an act relating to cities, towns, and counties.

Keywords: 916, all

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• with that I move that Senate Bill 98 be taken from its place in the order of the day, read for the third
• ,<00:17:12.640> read<00:17:12.959> for<00:17:13.120> the<00:17:13.199> third
• <00:17:13.439> time<00:17:13.600> by of the day, read for the third time by of the
• day, read for the third time by title<00:17:14.160> only,<00:17:14.319> and<00:17:14.559
• The senator from Jefferson 19 pointed out an error in omission in my statement.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, called the roll, excused absent members, and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages noting passage of House Bills 1, 422, 568, and 627, and heard second-reading reports for several measures, including bills on the state dog breed, mortgage loan income limits, virtual currency kiosks, agriculture, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Committee reports also advanced a number of bills from Appropriations and Revenue, Health and Services, Natural Resources and Energy, and State and Local Government, with many sent to the Rules Committee for further action. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on transportation, tobacco/nicotine/vapor products, Public Schools Week, and honoring Joseph H. Mattingley Jr.; the Rules Committee later posted several bills for the next day and committee referrals were announced. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 98, relating to welding safety. The sponsor explained that the bill requires inspections by American Welding Society-certified personnel on certain projects where those standards apply, citing a prior school structure collapse in Kentucky as the public-safety rationale. After debate, the bill passed by a vote of 33-4. The chamber next considered Senate Bill 122, which updates alternative sentencing law to allow judges to consider caregiving responsibilities when sentencing defendants. A floor amendment, developed with input from judges, broadened and clarified the caretaker definition and moved the language into the existing sentencing statute while preserving judicial discretion. Supporters said the bill is intended to help keep families together without mandating probation or reducing penalties; after the amendment was adopted, the bill passed 35-2. Later, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 57 honoring Father Patrick McDow on his ordination, and Senate Resolution 60 was read in full to honor the YMCA on its 175th anniversary in the United States, highlighting the organization’s history and Kentucky service. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including a special Health Services Committee meeting on artificial intelligence in rural health, and other committee schedules. The session concluded with the Senate in recess for committee meetings and then returning to report additional committee referrals and announcements.

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• This is our third off-site meeting away from the State House.
• I was born on third base. I have been given evidence.
• I run one third of it. I run that Christian partner.
• And the third is leadership and allyship. The ERG is a great example.
• the claims that each party has made.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was a special commission hearing on antisemitism held off-site at Kerem Shalom Synagogue in Concord, with commissioners approving prior minutes and noting a quorum, a rescheduled October 27 meeting, and the addition of a new commissioner. The co-chairs and host speakers emphasized the personal and communal significance of holding the hearing in a synagogue and the importance of confronting antisemitism while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse. The commission heard from former SJC Justice and current UMass General Counsel David Lowy, who discussed the IHRA definition of antisemitism, said its use as nonbinding guidance does not raise First Amendment concerns, and described UMass’s response to a discriminatory academic conference policy. Commissioners also asked about campus speaker vetting, protest rights, and university practices for addressing antisemitism and protecting students’ access to education. District Attorney Marian Ryan testified about restorative justice as a tool for addressing hate incidents, saying it can help victims be heard, reduce reoffending, and be used in criminal, school, and community settings. She described local programs, online reporting forms, and the need for better statutory tools, including changes to restitution and education requirements in hate-crime cases. Commissioners asked whether restorative justice affects charging decisions, and Ryan said it should not alter whether a hate crime is investigated or charged. She also identified model programs and said the commission’s work aligns with the national strategy it is charged with implementing. Three rabbis then described the rise in antisemitic incidents in schools and communities, the emotional toll on Jewish families, and the need for stronger school responses, clearer language in incident communications, and better training for educators. Rabbi Brad David recounted repeated incidents in Acton-Boxborough and praised the district’s improved partnership and response, while Rabbi Tom Shah described parental anxiety, concerns about classroom materials lacking context, and the need for balanced instruction. The rabbis also discussed synagogue security costs and measures, including volunteer security teams, police support, grants, and physical protections. Commissioners said the testimony would inform forthcoming recommendations, and DESE staff noted they are developing instructional-materials guidance and a rubric for educators. The final witness, Professor Christina Miller, outlined hate-crime prosecution issues in Massachusetts, including mixed-motive cases, the need for clearer statutes and jury instructions, better training for police and clerk magistrates, guidance on sentencing and diversity-awareness programs, and the use of community impact statements.

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• of Social Services and its SNAP CalFresh program may also be reviewed, taking a look at the payment error
• It gives parties an opportunity to put evidence on the record to support their arguments, allowing us
• Again, I think that's what our proceeding is for: to address a lot of these issues and allow parties
• Third, there are concerns about whether the program is fully complying with state law.
• Doing that requires transparency and accountability from the Caltrans right-of-way division and all parties

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar. Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked. After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.

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• However, the trial errors were at three million, the hospitals were at two million.
• is a rule of evidence Called the collateral source rule, that says you cannot introduce payments by third
• parties, for example, insurance companies.
• And that's by agreement of all the parties that have been involved, including the superintendent of insurance
• to create an oversight commission with the authority putting appointees of the House, Senate, both parties

Keywords: 996, all

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• tend to make it faster, to make it more secure, to know this person really is a valid member of the party
• First, a fee can only be charged after the third time a candidate's signs have been turned in for violations
• I haven't heard any other concerns from any other party, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
• All right. ...from any other party, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
• We appreciate the clerks correcting these errors. So thank you. Let's see.

Keywords: 985, all

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• The clerk will give the bill a third reading. Third reading, House File 747.
• The clerk will give the bill a third reading. Third reading, House File 944.
• Please vote yes. third reading third reading hous Hall third reading third reading hous Hall number<00
• reading third reading it's third reading third reading houseall<00:33:55.559> number<00:33:56.159
• > house<01:34:37.600> on its third reading third reading house on its third reading third

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is the third committee stop for the bill, and I do have an amendment once I get through describing
• or registrants include pharmacists, pharmacies, technicians, interns, manufacturers, wholesalers, third-party
• party be present during the independent examination.
• examinee of those exams to have a third examinee of those exams to have a third party<01:04:40.840
• <01:05:28.880> and times the renewal, and the third and times the renewal, and the third and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• existential threat out there from some of the things that are trying to be put forward with Republican Party
• for being angry about the referendum, referenda that are being put forth with Republican majority party
• But this HCR... ...with Republican majority party votes.
• , we've heard ample testimony that I find it interesting that my colleagues are obsessed with a 2% error

Bills: HCR2048

Keywords: elective officers, salary regulation, compensation, Arizona Constitution, voter approval, legislative commission, 1182, all

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• And today, all three states that are party to the Rio Grande Compact, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado
• And it is the United States, which is not a party to the compact, that has stood in the way of settling
• That like every other committee in the legislature is you're made up of members of both political parties
• What can you do to prevent human error?

Bills: SB766, SB290, SB494, SB1145

Keywords: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water regulation, environmental protection, pesticide management, natural resources, LP-gas, property owner notice, gas installations, safety notification, petroleum theft, task force, oil and gas, law enforcement, economic impact, environmental regulation, water permits, water quality, land application, 1185, senate

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• That is our third largest expense: labor costs, food costs, and credit card fees.
• It's been 2% for the last 10 years based on third-party analysis, not based on just what we say.
• There's no change error. There's much reduced risk of theft.
• So credit card fees are the third largest expense behind labor and food cost.
• It's time for other states to join the party, in my view. There is a path to do it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on several bills focused on financial security, banking regulation, and payment-card fees. Treasurer Deborah Goldberg supported the Massachusetts baby bonds proposal (H. 48) and also endorsed bills on matched savings (H. 1158/S. 737) and retirement planning/Secure Choice (H. 1143/S. 722), arguing these measures would help address wealth inequality, build assets, and improve retirement readiness. Supporters of baby bonds included policy experts and health advocates from Children’s Health Watch and Boston Medical Center, who said early-life asset building could improve long-term economic and health outcomes for children in low-income families. AARP also urged passage of the retirement planning bill, citing the large share of private-sector workers without access to an employer retirement plan. Representative Donato testified for H. 1143, describing it as a voluntary retirement-savings opportunity for workers at small employers. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3933, concerning the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation, from former Bank Commissioner Mike Hanson, who defended the state’s full deposit insurance system for credit unions and savings institutions as a longstanding consumer-protection model. The Massachusetts Bankers Association raised concerns about the bill’s technical provisions and broader credit union/bank competitive issues, while the Cooperative Credit Union Association supported related legislation allowing modest compensation for credit union directors (S. 821/H. 1338) and flexibility for state financial institutions to grow through partnerships (S. 723). Bankers opposed those credit union bills, arguing they would upset a level playing field and blur long-standing distinctions between banks and credit unions. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 1259/S. 688, which would prohibit card interchange fees on the tax and gratuity portions of restaurant transactions. Restaurant owners and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association testified in favor, saying the fees are a significant and growing expense, especially as most customers now pay by card; they argued the bills would save restaurants money without affecting state revenue. Credit union, banking, and payments-industry representatives opposed the bills, saying interchange helps fund fraud protection and payment infrastructure, that the proposal would create compliance burdens and likely litigation, and that it would mainly affect Massachusetts-chartered institutions while national banks could be preempted. Committee members noted that a commission on payment-card fees is being established and said the issue would be studied further. The hearing also included support for a separate bill on virtual credit cards for dental providers, with dentists saying automatic virtual-card payments impose hidden processing fees and fraud risks.

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• For example, in an era when heat waves are becoming hotter and more common, less than a third of Los
• time that we're... ...or a strategy moving forward, as is this is the third time that we're attempting
• These AVs are supposed to be really smart, so they should be able to navigate around human error.
• We've been here now, I think this would be the third time, correct?
• The DMV has reported industry-provided data, and do not necessarily include agency or third-party evaluation

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on transportation safety, climate resilience, wildlife connectivity, parking enforcement, and EV charging reliability. AB 605 would create a pilot program allowing certain hydrogen internal combustion cargo-handling equipment at ports; supporters said it could help ports stay competitive while reducing emissions, while South Coast AQMD raised concerns about possible nitrogen oxide emissions and limits on future regulation. The bill passed on an 11-0 vote to the Natural Resources Committee. AB 1132 would require Caltrans to incorporate community resilience indicators, including socioeconomic factors, into climate vulnerability assessments; supporters from Greenlining, AARP, and others said it would better protect seniors, people with disabilities, and transit users during heat waves and disasters, while some members questioned the cost during a tight budget year. It passed 9-0 to Appropriations, with some members not voting. AB 382 would lower school-zone speed limits to 20 mph and give local agencies more flexibility in how the limit is posted and enforced; supporters cited child pedestrian deaths and safety research, and the bill passed 11-0 to Appropriations. AB 902, as amended, would require transportation projects in wildlife connectivity areas to include wildlife passage features where feasible; supporters emphasized reduced collisions and habitat fragmentation, while the California Building Industry Association and COGs moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. It passed 9-1 to Local Government. AB 1014 would give Caltrans more discretion to lower speed limits on state highways based on local conditions rather than the 85th percentile rule; supporters said it would improve safety in rural and tourist areas, and the bill passed 13-0 to Appropriations. AB 1022 would end towing or booting vehicles solely for unpaid parking tickets, with supporters describing the practice as punitive and harmful to low-income drivers, while cities and parking groups argued it would weaken enforcement and create problems for out-of-state vehicles. The bill passed 9-3 to Appropriations. AB 1423 would require publicly funded EV chargers to meet reliability standards and allow enforcement of uptime requirements; supporters said taxpayers need functioning chargers, while charging-industry opponents objected to retroactive standards and possible conflicts with existing agreements. The bill passed 14-0 to Utilities and Energy. The committee also approved a consent calendar of five bills by voice vote and held roll calls open for additional members to add on.

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• Keith, I don't know if there's an error on our long— I just wanted clarity, so we're all talking about
• Keith, I don't know if there's an error on our long sheet, but on page six of the sheets you handed out
• And so are those other funds something that would be counted as general fund, or is that an error on
• Are you not the third vote? You have to vote on that too, or at least nod your head yes or no.
• So subsection 8, at the third one from the top, I thought that that was supposed to be $1 million.

Bills: SB2015

Keywords: corrections, rehabilitation, prison budget, department of corrections, adult services, youth services, correctional facilities, Heart River correctional center, Missouri River correctional center, James River correctional center, minimum security facility, county jails, regional jails, deferred maintenance, capital construction, strategic investment and improvements fund, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, tasers, body cameras

Summary: The committee met to review revised long sheets and section-by-section language for a human services/health budget bill, with much of the discussion focused on how to present block grant funding and full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for behavioral health clinics and CCBHCs. Members debated whether to keep FTE counts in the budget at all, ultimately leaning toward removing or zeroing out the FTE references while keeping the dollar authority, and reducing the salaries-and-wages block grant by about $4.75 million. They also discussed public health federal authority, agreeing to remove about $60 million in unused federal spending authority tied to COVID-era funds, and clarified that if federal money later becomes available it could be requested through the Emergency Commission. A major topic was the provider inflation increase. The House version had 2% and 2%, while members debated alternatives and appeared to settle, at least for further work, on 2% in the first year and 1.5% in the second year, with staff asked to recalculate the fiscal impact. The committee also reviewed FMAP changes, noting a revised 2027 FMAP estimate and its effect on general fund and other funds, and discussed whether to adjust public health and other line items accordingly. Several members emphasized that many of these numbers are still tentative and will be refined before final action. The committee also touched on several policy items and capital-related provisions, including behavioral health services, Medicaid expansion, the moratorium on new ICF beds, and a proposed amendment for a medical homes/fourplex-related item that would show a $400,000 legislative investment with repayment from a developer. There was extended discussion of the All True hospital/facility proposal, with some members favoring leaving it in with a smaller initial commitment and others preferring to remove it and revisit later in conference committee. The meeting ended with staff asked to continue updating the bill language and members instructed to review remaining sections before the next meeting; no final votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• The Chair will alternate recognition between the parties, with time equally allocated between the parties
• /c> between the parties and each member between the parties and each member other<00:05:57.280> than
• That means third parties can be compelled to produce relevant documents, electronic records, and other
• That means third parties can hearings.
• That means third parties can be<05:42:58.080> compelled<05:42:58.958> to<05:42:59.280><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all