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• very strong correlation that's been discovered, and some of it is belonging, feeling like they are accepted
• The acceptance of all patients has led to some financial losses prior to the passage of H.R. 1, with
• The acceptance of all patients has led to some financial losses prior to the passage of HR-1, with UC
• UC was the first higher education institution in the country to establish a contract with USDA to accept
• decision-making, as this work is curricular in nature, and for UC, articulation policies and the decision to accept

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, chaired by Assemblymember Alvarez, held a hearing focused on University of California budget issues. The committee reviewed UC core operations funding, enrollment trends, federal funding threats, Title IX implementation, and basic needs support. Major themes included the end of the Governor’s multi-year UC compact, the state’s fiscal outlook, UC’s enrollment growth, and the potential impacts of federal policy changes on research, health care, and student aid. On core funding, the Department of Finance described the Governor’s proposal to continue compact-related support, defer some payments, and authorize a cash-flow loan. The LAO recommended a smaller or no base increase, earmarking some funds for capital renewal, retiring deferrals when possible, avoiding new compact commitments, and funding UC annually rather than through compacts. UC argued that the compact has supported enrollment growth, student services, and operating costs, but said campuses face rising expenses, structural deficits, and limited reserves. Members questioned the effects of deferrals on students and discussed the need to prioritize less harmful reductions if cuts become necessary. The enrollment panel focused on UC’s growth in California resident enrollment and the nonresident replacement plan at Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego. The LAO recommended maintaining the current enrollment target, funding enrollment separately from base increases, pausing the nonresident replacement plan, and holding enrollment flat in 2027-28. UC said it has already met compact enrollment goals, grown California undergraduate enrollment by about 18,800 students, and that further growth depends on ongoing state support. The committee also discussed the cost of enrollment growth, possible differential nonresident tuition, and a reporting request for UC to analyze the nonresident replacement approach; the motion to adopt supplemental reporting language passed. The hearing also covered federal funding risks, with the LAO and UC warning that federal changes could affect research grants, medical center reimbursement, and student financial aid. UC said research cancellations and suspensions are disrupting labs and graduate student support, while federal health policy changes could increase uncompensated care at UC hospitals. In the Title IX update, UC described its systemwide civil rights structure, annual student training, and campus support offices, and members praised the work while asking about ongoing concerns and intersegmental collaboration. The final basic-needs item began with Finance stating the Governor’s budget does not change ongoing support, but the transcript cuts off before further discussion or action.

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• , this is a problem of the practitioners making because they choose to bill different amounts but accept
• I don't know whether it'll be acceptable or not.
• Oh, yes, I'm sorry, Sponsor, is the question whether I'm going to accept this three-page amendment.
• Happy to accept that these other too complex to make a decision on, and given the fact that it's dropped
• I understand what your position is, which is you can't accept it right now given the time it's going

Keywords: 996, all

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• We've got a motion to accept the amendment. >> Second. >> Got a second by Faulkner. Any discussion?
• to be exempted for companies that are located here in the state and have a physical presence, we accepted
• a physical here in the state have a physical presence.<00:30:57.200> We<00:30:57.520> accepted
• We accepted that as well and presence.
• We accepted that as well and the<00:30:58.799> department<00:30:59.120> of<00:30:59.360

Bills: HB300, HB40, SB19, HB283, HB179, HB296, HB300, HB40, SB19, HB283, HB179, HB296

Keywords: HB300, Choctaw County, probate court, probate judge, recording fee, filing fee, deed tax, mortgage tax, deeds, mortgages, property records, recordation, county local act, local legislation, technology upgrades, digitalization of records, recordkeeping, county treasury, special fund, court administration

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• So, what would you say the consumer acceptance has been of all of it, digital crypto? Yeah.
• So, what would you say the consumer acceptance has been of all of it, digital crypto? Yeah.
• 00:19:35.760> say<00:19:36.000> the<00:19:36.720> consumer<00:19:37.360> acceptance
• would you say the consumer acceptance would you say the consumer acceptance has<00:19:39.120>

Bills: HB259, HB206, HB207, HB259, HB206, HB207

Keywords: income tax credit, tax incentive, recruitment, remote work, remote worker, recruited worker, rural counties, small counties, county population tiers, opportunity zone, teacher recruitment, nurse recruitment, law enforcement recruitment, workforce development, economic development, relocation incentive, Alabama Department of Revenue, nonrefundable tax credit, tax carryforward, state income tax

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• access point for services and care, right now, the treatments are limited to two that are generally accepted
• And formularies accepting the treatments that are available is a challenge, and one that we identify
• gold providers, and that the gold providers can just prescribe what they need to and they'll be accepted
• up an appointment, They were told they either weren't participating in Medicaid or they weren't accepting
• what went on, in addition to more standardized and, at least from the physician perspective, more acceptable

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• That is not acceptable.
• That is not acceptable.
• That is not acceptable.
• That is not acceptable.
• That is not acceptable.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As the EPA continues to lower the thresholds of acceptable levels, we're going to see more issues popping
• to lower the the EPA continues to lower the thresholds<00:21:25.760> of<00:21:26.000> acceptable
• <00:21:26.640> levels,<00:21:27.280> we're thresholds of acceptable levels, we're thresholds
• of acceptable levels, we're going<00:21:27.600> to<00:21:27.679> see<00:21:27.919>
• Um, all nine of their municipal wells have levels of PFAS that are now above the acceptable thresholds

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We will not accept disruptive behavior or behavior that incites or threatens violence.
• I would like to begin by accepting the suggested committee amendments noted in the analysis as author
• The chair has instituted an even larger role for the PUC, which the authors accept...
• The chair has instituted an even larger role for the PUC in these, which the author has accepted.
• First of all, I accept my own committee amendments and the analysis.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 470, which would change California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules and allow a phased transition away from copper landlines in areas deemed well served by alternative phone options. The author and AT&T argued the bill would protect consumers, preserve 911 access, require public notice and CPUC review, and direct investment toward modern fiber and emergency communications. Supporters included a wide range of business, civic, tribal, and community groups, while opponents from TURN, rural counties, labor, digital equity organizations, and local governments warned the bill could let AT&T shed service obligations too quickly, weaken protections for rural and underserved households, and harm workers. After extensive member discussion about CPUC authority, rural carveouts, labor impacts, and reinvestment, AB 470 was passed do pass as amended to Appropriations, with one no vote and one not voting, and the roll left open. The committee then took up AB 1532, a committee omnibus bill extending funding and surcharge authority for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program and the TNC Access for All program, while also adding CPUC accountability provisions. Chair Boerner Horvath explained the bill would not raise consumer costs and would require the CPUC to appear at hearings when requested and adopt rules for commissioner attendance. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was moved do pass and re-refer to Utilities and Energy, though the roll was left open because it had not yet reached the threshold for immediate transmission. Finally, the committee heard AB 353, the Affordable Home Internet Act of 2025, which would establish an affordability floor for home broadband for low-income Californians after the expiration of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Supporters said broadband costs remain too high and that families, students, and vulnerable communities need a state solution now; opponents from the wireless industry and rural county representatives argued the bill would amount to an artificial price mandate and could complicate existing rural broadband buildouts. Members generally supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on small ISPs and rural areas, and the bill was moved forward with a motion and second while discussion continued about possible exemptions and amendments.

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• been worked on by both the pharmacist and the pediatrician to help get it to a place. where it's acceptable
• from. of commission in giving a vaccine versus acts of omission which is not giving a vaccine and accepting
• There have been a lot of parents there that have. accepted the public health agencies coming into their
• Yes, I could, I could accept that, but at the same time. I wouldn't try to apologize about it.
• transporting that patient to the ER of a full-service hospital. or a mental health facility that can accept

Bills: HB 3772, HB 1656, HB 4504, HB 1896, HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4076, HB 3708, HB 2806, HB 3540, HB 1586, HB 5459, HB 4553, HB 4535, HB 3811, HB 3749, HB 4255, HB 4051, HB 5098, HB 3554, HB 4539, HB 5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• When we accept the application or accept the award, we draw down the full amount of the award and it's
• placed into... ...accept the award, we draw down the full amount of the award and it's placed into an
• I just got kicked out of training that I was allowed to attend, that I got accepted to, that was NEPA
• I just got kicked out of training that I was allowed to attend that I got accepted to that was NEPA Sequa

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 heard updates from the Secretary of State, EDD, the State Controller’s Office, CalHR, and DGS on a range of budget proposals and federal policy impacts. Secretary of State Shirley Weber opened with remarks about California’s election system, emphasizing its safety, transparency, high voter registration and vote-by-mail participation, and the office’s response to bomb threats and other election threats. Her staff then presented funding requests for the Cal-Access Replacement System (CARS) and Help America Vote Act/VoteCal activities, describing them as needed to modernize campaign finance and lobbying disclosure systems and maintain election security and voter services. A major portion of the hearing focused on federal election policy, especially the potential effects of a presidential executive order and the SAVE Act. Secretary of State staff said California would face significant, potentially unquantifiable costs if forced to comply, including new burdens on county recorders, county election offices, and the Secretary of State’s office, and warned of voter disenfranchisement, especially for students, seniors, disabled voters, military and overseas voters, rural residents, and people with limited transportation. Members and public commenters strongly opposed the federal proposals and argued California’s current system is functioning well. The committee also heard that federal HAVA funds were not expected to be at risk because the state draws them down into an interest-bearing account. EDD reported on paid family leave, explaining that recent delays were tied to a system transition and increased claim volume, and said it was simplifying applications and adding staff and automation. Public testimony supported expanding paid family leave to chosen family. EDD also said it is prepared for possible unemployment spikes, citing a recession plan, a command center, and recent hiring. The State Controller’s Office requested funding to continue the Fiscal migration project, which would move the state’s accounting book of record to the new system by July 1, 2026; Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee expressed support for the project’s progress. CalHR presented a proposal for a statewide recruitment, outreach, and education paid media campaign under AB 1511, saying its current advertising budget is too small to reach diverse communities effectively. The final item addressed Governor Newsom’s executive order requiring a return to office on a four-day schedule. CalHR and DGS said they were working department-by-department to assess space, parking, transit, and other logistics, but had not completed a statewide cost analysis. Members and many public commenters criticized the order, arguing it was rushed, costly, harmful to telework benefits, and potentially disruptive to workers, especially those with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or long commutes. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• are, we're not very high on the totem pole, and we know that we have growth coming our way and we accept
• It's funny with property rights, people tend to accept a lot more restrictions than they would in other
• We've almost come to accept as natural this idea of central control of the economy when it comes to real
• We would never accept that in any other realm of the economy, but yet we do accept that when it comes

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• more than twice the national average, yet only 1 in 7 local families with substance-exposed newborns accept
• Speaker, so completed plans of care since April 22 through December of 24 were 2,959, accepted plans
• of care 2,633, and plans of care where they have accepted a specific service is 2,078.
• I’m hopeful because you’ve accepted this as friendly, that once it’s most of the process that the Senate
• I fully expect these changes to be accepted and concurred with once this bill crosses bounds to the Majority

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• involves some DEI effort, then they have to just publicize all the information, or they're allowed to accept
• it, not accept it.
• 22:55] A university that is a historically Black college that is not colorblind when it comes to acceptances
• Ethnicity is accepting and wonderful, and that's what we need to make our change and accept that.

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service, with the motion adopted and the confirmation recommended favorably. Members then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded actuarial liability, and allows certain elected officers to elect a DROP accumulation; a technical title amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill. The committee then heard extensive debate and public testimony on SB 1710, which would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion-related policies, trainings, and activities in state agencies, state-funded contractors and grantees, and medical institutions of higher education. Sponsor Senator DiCeglie said the bill is intended to prevent state agencies and contractors from using state funds for DEI programs and to limit state agencies from adopting DEI-related official positions; he also said the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s breadth and how it would affect health-related grants, public universities, historically Black institutions, recruitment, and contractor training. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and inclusion; a few supporters said DEI is ideological, can undermine merit, and should not be used by state agencies or publicly funded institutions. After debate, Senator Polsky argued the bill was confusing, overbroad, and harmful to serving diverse communities, while Senator Arrington said it was an overreach into private business and could have significant fiscal impacts. Chair Fine closed by saying DEI is political ideology and that the bill is meant to ensure government focuses on talent rather than identity. SB 1710 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote, with Senator Arrington voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, and heard the sponsor’s explanation of a delete-all amendment that would expand and clarify state restrictions on dealings with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, including certain nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, and grants; the amendment was adopted, and the sponsor and a witness began answering questions when the transcript cuts off.

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• with that workload going away for that one FTE would give us a net neutral this year if you were to accept
• with that workload going away for that one FTE would give us a net neutral this year if you were to accept
• Our prior Inspector General accepted a position at the Board of Digital Service, and shortly after that
• and so we do have times when, you know, the applicant will come in, they indicate that salary is acceptable
• and so we do have times when, you know, the applicant will come in, they indicate that salary is acceptable

Summary: The subcommittee met to review agency vacancy reports and agency-requested budget reductions, with Chair Lopez framing the discussion around stewardship of taxpayer dollars, agency efficiency, and whether long-vacant positions should be cut or repurposed. Members were given vacancy summaries and asked to focus on how agencies are functioning with current staffing, which positions are mission critical, and whether some vacancies reflect market pay issues, re-engineering of work, or true excess capacity. The chair also noted that agency heads had been asked to provide follow-up information on current openings, average vacancy duration, mission-critical roles, and reasons for vacancies. The Department of Revenue was the first major agency reviewed because it had the largest number of vacancies. Its leadership said vacancies had improved from pandemic-era highs due to market pay adjustments, but that some areas—especially general tax and audit—still had long-term openings. The department explained that some positions are intentionally frozen while work is restructured, that it hires above minimum salary in some cases to stay competitive, and that it is using automation and process changes to reduce backlogs. Members raised concerns about vacancies outside Leon County, out-of-state auditor positions, salary compression, and whether the department should provide a list of frozen positions and the salaries actually needed to recruit. The Department of Financial Services said its long vacancies were concentrated in risk management, law enforcement, and the general counsel’s office, where salaries and competition from private employers and other agencies make hiring difficult. DFS said it was using outside vendors in some areas, had reduced vacancies in its general counsel office significantly, and was willing to identify positions that could be cut, including some from treasury and OAT. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation reported progress in lowering vacancies through statewide recruiting, centralized legal hiring, automation in service operations, and leadership changes in alcoholic beverages and tobacco; it said one recommended cut could be achieved by combining two half-time positions. The Florida Lottery reported a low vacancy rate, said all positions were critical, and explained its longer onboarding time due to extensive background checks; members discussed sales reps, incentives, and the agency’s field-office structure. The Office of Financial Regulation said many of its vacancies were already in the hiring pipeline, with recent vacancies tied to promotions, a death, and internal moves, and noted that it often serves as a training ground for federal agencies. The Office of Insurance Regulation, which had a high vacancy rate concentrated in Leon County, said it had been reducing vacancies from a much higher level and was still working through hiring and administrative constraints.

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• Republican colleagues to actively examine what is going on, to sincerely ask themselves if this is acceptable
• TO SINCERELY ASK THEMSELVES IF THIS IS ACCEPTABLE.
• Often they are placed in the position of choosing to accept the settlement trust income or qualifying
• OFTEN THEY ARE PLACED IN THE POSITION OF CHOOSING TO ACCEPT THE SETTLEMENT TRUST INCOME OR QUALIFYING
• visually impaired and disabled Alaska Natives and elders are forced to make an impossible choice: accept

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• that targets innovation and is broad in terms of the types of applicants here in Florida that we accept
• But I wanted to make that point about how you don't just sign up for the waiver, get accepted, and you're
• You have many, it took us six months to finally go from acceptance to getting onto the waiver.
• Now, APD accepts them in the med waivers because they're disabled for life, never going to get any better
• And so we're in the process of building that out and accepting applications.

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee met to organize the new term, take roll, and hear introductory presentations from the six agencies under its jurisdiction: the Agency for Health Care Administration, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Department of Children and Families, Department of Elder Affairs, Department of Health, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The chair outlined the committee process, including assigning members to review agencies and make budget recommendations. Each agency head gave a high-level overview of their budget, staffing, major programs, and priorities, with recurring themes including Medicaid, long-term care, disability services, child welfare, mental health, aging services, public health, and veterans’ health care. Several agency leaders highlighted recent initiatives and funding priorities. AHCA emphasized Medicaid managed care, provider regulation, Hope Florida, hospital-at-home, and cancer-related efforts; APD discussed iBudget services, Hope Florida, a managed-care pilot, online applications, and forensic care costs; DCF focused on child protection, foster care, adult protective services, food/cash/medical assistance, mental health, and opioid treatment; Elder Affairs highlighted Alzheimer’s services, community-based senior care, guardianship, ombudsman services, and disaster outreach; DOH covered cancer innovation, maternal telehealth, cybersecurity, HIV/hepatitis/syphilis screening, and school nursing; and Veterans Affairs described benefits and health care access for veterans, long-term care, and federal reimbursement. Several speakers also raised concerns about rising costs, provider rates, disaster response, and access to services. The committee heard two public comments from disability advocates about Medicaid redeterminations affecting iBudget waiver recipients and provider payment delays. In response, AHCA and APD said they were coordinating on data sharing, early outreach, escalation processes, and efforts to reduce disenrollments and make recertification smoother. Members then asked questions about provider rates, opioid settlement spending, managed care quality measures, pediatric rare disease grants, group home transparency, senior outreach, ABA services moving into managed care, annual Medicaid recertification, veterans’ service utilization, waiting lists for elder services, and prevention spending. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

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• of established and well-accepted norms. of established and well-accepted norms.
• So why do we accept it from the president?
• So why do we accept it from the president?
• So why do we accept it from the president?
• So why do we accept it from the president?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• gender identity or same-sex attraction while banning speech helping children with gender dysphoria accept
• accept their sex. accept their sex.
• of what someone and lack of acceptance of what someone is<00:41:35.320> presenting<00:41:35.800
• In other words, it's stating that if a practice is harmful and outside accepted standards of care, we
• their sex is invasive surgeries accept their sex is invasive surgeries and<01:01:51.920> hormones

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Are you available to accept work?
• Are you available to accept work work?
• I have your amendment here. >> In here. >> Um, but we have to accept it, right?
• I don't think we've ever accepted chair.
• >> but we have to accept it, right? >> but we have to accept it, right?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I myself am a provider who accepts MA, and I specialize in trauma and addictive issues in families.
• I myself am a provider who accepts MA, and I specialize in trauma and addictive issues in families.
• Ma and I specialize in trauma accepts Ma and I specialize in trauma and<00:30:17.440> addictive
• <00:36:30.800> for<00:36:31.000> our cut or B just not be accepted for our cut or B
• they can't find a provider who accepts they can't find a provider who accepts medical<01:10:22.120

Keywords: 1187, senate, all