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• processing it, it's not public data. processing it, it's not public data.
• a particular process that would follow a grant application process.
• a particular process that would follow a grant application process.
• a particular process that would follow a grant application process.
• capped benefit structure. capped benefit structure.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, they're going to directly benefit from that.
• Now, depending on the benefit from that.
• themselves benefits all of us. themselves benefits all of us.
• <01:58:59.560> me Yes, because it would have benefit me Yes, because it would have benefit
• and benefits and benefits comes<04:50:27.320> through<04:50:27.480> this<04:50:27.800

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• these assessments as medical benefit these assessments as medical benefit costs,<00:30:55.520>
• but medical benefits are costs, but medical benefits are determined<00:30:57.840> under<00:30:
• didn't they have it on their benefit didn't they have it on their benefit plan?
• The benefits or taxes to remain.
• more structured and predictable process. more structured and predictable process.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• local sales tax revenues for the benefit local sales tax revenues for the benefit of<00:08:50.640
• <00:48:22.720> I about the process that I did not know.
• I about the process that I did not know.
• We are grateful that you were gracious to allow a late bill in the process on this.
• bill in the process on this. So, uh I'm bill in the process on this.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• necessary for due process in 2026. necessary for due process in 2026.
• seriously that this is a due process seriously that this is a due process issue.<01:01:11.920>
• Is that how the<01:18:14.719> process? the process? the process?
• Chair, um I had a question about process. process. process.
• <02:26:38.399> It's improper legislative process. It's improper legislative process.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are actively trying to recruit them and walk them through the process.
• Can we streamline the process?
• supported through this process to be able to be licensed.
• feel supported through this process to be able to be licensed.
• About the amendment process.

Bills: SB36, SB88, SB92, SB97, SB48, SB55, SB58, SB76, SB93, SB89, SB60

Keywords: quantum technology, tax credit, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, foster care, income tax, guardianship, youth services, financial relief, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, tax credits

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• protects benefits for those children. protects benefits for those children.
• Defending this process.
• Defending this process. Um I just Wow. Defending this process.
• Millions of people are going to lose their SNAP benefits, their nutritional benefits.
• It strengthens SNAP benefits.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• While not every legislative district has a port, every district benefits. that's from ports.
• There are a lot of benefits despite the challenges.
• And as a note, 238 counties benefited across Texas from that program.
• When you do that it benefits everybody.
• That are really a great cost benefit when you get right down to it.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The problem was that it created a benefits cliff. And what do I mean by that? Thank you.
• And that's the problem with the benefits cliffs because they have the subsidized care, whether it be
• Gap or the benefit cliff that was mentioned by Representative Bartleman.
• Again, I mentioned already that we were in the process, or we have already submitted...
• How much does the state pay in this litigation process? I'll have to get those numbers for you.

Summary: The committee received a briefing from AHCA Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer and Florida Healthy Kids CMO Ashley Carr on implementation of HB 121, which was enacted in 2023 to expand Florida’s KidCare/CHIP eligibility from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level and replace the sharp premium “benefits cliff” with a tiered premium glide path. Sponsor Rep. Bartleman described the bill as a bipartisan effort to help working families keep children insured while moving toward economic self-sufficiency. The presenters explained that the program remains a joint federal-state structure, with Medicaid unchanged and the bill affecting only the CHIP-related portions of KidCare. AHCA said implementation has been delayed by federal CMS actions. The agency reported that CMS first rejected a state plan amendment approach, then required revisions to the premium tiers under a new maintenance-of-effort interpretation, and later issued a new interpretation of continuous 12-month eligibility that would prevent disenrollment for nonpayment of premiums. AHCA said it submitted an 1115 waiver, but negotiations over special terms and conditions reached an impasse, and the state has filed litigation challenging CMS’s interpretation. Members asked about the cost of litigation, the effect on future bills, the review process for CMS documents, disenrollment and reenrollment rules, and whether any additional legislative action is needed; AHCA said no further state action is needed at this time and that the key issue is the pending federal litigation. Several members and the sponsor emphasized the need for immediate implementation and asked about possible interim relief. AHCA said current coverage remains in place under the preexisting program, that there is a 30-day grace period for premium payment, and that reenrollment does not require a penalty or back payment, though coverage is not active during lapsed periods. The committee also heard public comment from Nicholas Hessing of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trusts, who supported HB 121 and said the expansion could make about 17,600 additional children eligible in Broward County alone. The meeting ended with Rep. Bartleman thanking staff and expressing hope that the new federal administration would allow the program to move forward, and the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• gift to everybody and be a great benefit gift to everybody and be a great benefit to<00:40:04.000
• <01:06:04.559> upon through the legislative process upon through the legislative process upon
• So, in these processes and procedures.
• <01:11:31.040> and we've tried to navigate this process and we've tried to navigate this process
• including but not limited to due process including but not limited to due process and<01:14:51.040

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met on February 5 and heard testimony on a long agenda of transportation-related bills. Early measures included HB 2392, which would create an employer tax credit for transportation demand management benefits; HB 2462, which would bar auto manufacturers and dealers from charging post-sale fees for already-installed hardware; and HB 2423, which would require diesel sold for on-road use to contain at least 5% biodiesel. HB 2392 drew support from the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and one individual, with the Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation offering comments. HB 2462 drew support from DCCA and one individual, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation opposed it. HB 2423 drew comments from the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawaii Farm Bureau, support from Pacific Biodiesel and the Hawaii Transportation Association, and a question from the chair about whether biodiesel is exported; the witness said production stays local. The committee also heard HB 1771 on voluntary carbon offsets for air travel, HB 2081 on requiring firefighters exempt from CDL rules to follow equivalent alcohol and substance abuse policies, HB 2334 on allowing the Department of Transportation to assume NEPA responsibilities for certain projects, and HB 2336 on DOT agreements with the Department of Defense for work at military installations using federal funds. HB 1771 drew comments from Life of the Land warning that carbon offsets are often unreliable and could create liability, while Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offered comments. HB 2081 received support from DOT, county human resources offices, fire departments, and county officials, with the Hawaii Firefighters Association in opposition. HB 2334 was supported by DOT, and the director said other states using NEPA assignment can complete projects in about half the time. HB 2336 was supported by DOT, HIEMA, DBEDT’s military relations office, and the Hawaii Military Affairs Council; the committee discussed the administrative fee as a way to recover costs under an intergovernmental agreement. The most extensive testimony centered on HB 1666, which would limit new motor vehicle markups above 5% of MSRP and require recordkeeping. Multiple dealer groups and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association opposed it, arguing it would threaten dealership operations, especially in Hawaii’s high-cost market and for vehicles without an MSRP. The committee also heard HB 2375 on uniform towing and parking enforcement standards on state and leased lands, including notice, disability protections, payment safeguards, and public reporting; DLNR, DAGS, and several advocacy groups testified, with strong public support and concerns about towing practices and ADA compliance. HB 2415, which would appropriate funds for crosswalks near school properties, drew support from DOT, DOE, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, and the committee discussed how counties would request projects and how funding would be allocated. Finally, HB 2451, which would move Hawaii toward fare-free public transit beginning in 2027 and create a dedicated funding source through a petroleum tax increase, received broad support from DOT, the Energy Office, public health and advocacy groups, and many individuals; DOE testified that it currently uses about $2.1 million for student bus passes and that the program is tied to savings from inactive school bus routes.

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• was a very smooth dispersement process was a very smooth dispersement process uh<00:19:49.200>
• and benefits, and to manage their benefits.
• and benefits, and to manage their benefits.
• team making a number of enhancements to the MN benefits application system that improve the process
• opportunities to make MN benefits opportunities to make MN benefits better<01:29:14.960> next

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee met on February 6, 2025, for an update on emergency medical services (EMS) policy and implementation. Senator Seberger described the work of the EMS Task Force, which traveled statewide to hear concerns from providers about staffing, reimbursement, and retention. She said the task force led to the Sprint Medic model and two innovation zones in Otter Tail and St. Louis counties, and she urged continued monitoring and possible reconstitution of the task force to evaluate what is working and what could be expanded statewide. She also said future EMS work should continue to explore alternative response models and telemedicine, but that the most immediate need is additional funding, especially to address unpaid non-transport calls. Dylan Ferguson, director of the newly formed Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services, gave a detailed update on the office’s structure and priorities after the transition from the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. He described the office’s three divisions, the appointment of deputy directors, the first meetings of the advisory councils, and work on a statewide EMS strategic plan. He also reviewed the $24 million emergency ambulance aid program, explaining its 40-40-20 formula, the emphasis on rural services, the reporting and spending deadlines, and the positive response from ambulance providers. He noted that the $6 million Sprint paramedic grant program is underway, with Otter Tail County moving forward and St. Louis County still finalizing its application. Ferguson also outlined the office’s budget request for modest staffing and contract-cost increases, two rulemaking efforts to update outdated ambulance vehicle standards and expand medication options for basic life support services, and ongoing data collection on workforce needs, violence against EMS providers, and ambulance crashes. He highlighted the paramedic scholarship program administered by the Office of Higher Education, saying nearly 300 scholarships have been awarded. Members and Senator Seberger praised the EMS reforms and emphasized that non-transport calls create significant unreimbursed costs, especially for rural and volunteer services, but no votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• So you have this due process, this actual due process, making sure that all the i's are dotted and the
• So you have this due process, this actual due process, making sure that all the eyes are dotted and the
• Let's talk about the decertification process real quick and the due process protections in decertification
• review process.
• says they're in the investigation process and then the next day is back into the review process and

Summary: The committee held a work session in Mill Creek focused first on the eviction process. Judge Michael Scott of King County Superior Court described historic highs in unlawful detainer filings across Washington, especially in urban counties, and said King County has reduced its backlog and average time to resolution to about 60 days by adding two dedicated eviction judges and using more judges when needed. He also described how King County and other counties are implementing the right to counsel for indigent tenants, and noted that additional housing commissioners may help. Office of Civil Legal Aid representatives Philippe Knapp and Jane Paxe said the statewide appointed counsel program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, referred clients to social services, and helped many remain housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without representation. A landlord-side panel argued that eviction timelines remain too long and fragmented, creating unpaid rent, safety issues, and uncertainty for both landlords and tenants; they urged more uniform procedures, streamlined rental assistance, and procedural changes to reduce refiling and delays. The second work session addressed theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff reviewed existing criminal and regulatory laws covering malicious mischief, theft, scrap metal businesses, and metal property deception. Comcast, Mason Public Utility District, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft of aerial cable and copper has become a crisis affecting power, internet, 911 service, schools, hospitals, and line-worker safety. Utility representatives described outages, hazards, and rising costs, and asked for stronger audits of scrapyards, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, and tighter rules on payment and identification. Recyclers said they oppose the thefts and already operate under heavy regulation, but acknowledged enforcement gaps and the need for better coordination; committee members discussed possible bill concepts and asked for written recommendations. The final work session covered standards for law enforcement personnel. Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained current certification and decertification rules, including background checks, training requirements, mandatory and discretionary grounds for decertification, and the hearing process. They said elected sheriffs are not currently required to undergo the same pre-election background check as other applicants, though they can still be decertified if already certified, and they reported a backlog of more than 1,000 cases with about 70 to 80 new cases coming in each month. Retired Judge Ann Levinson then outlined ways the legislature could strengthen and align standards for chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, including requiring certification within a set time, setting a minimum age, requiring recent state background checks, and making loss of certification a vacancy in office. Committee members asked questions about accountability for elected sheriffs, background-check administration, and decertification outcomes.

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• here, but we'll go through the process. here, but we'll go through the process.
• c> them Not because it benefits them Not because it benefits them personally. personally. personally
• benefits for miners like himself. benefits for miners like himself.
• . benefits. benefits.
• <00:20:02.120> of and was going through the process of and was going through the process of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• claims or face penalties of up to 18% of the benefit due.
• Sections 14 and 15, changes to the hearing process.
• Sections 14 and 15: changes to the hearing process.
• What's the hearing process?
• They're able to process the paperwork within a week.

Keywords: 909, all

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• <00:25:37.520> from faculty really benefited from faculty really benefited from instructional
• Salaries and benefits is about 70% of your expenses.
• Salaries and benefits is about 70% of your expenses.
• <01:24:33.360> and about 7% of our allocation process and about 7% of our allocation process
• The allocation process.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So it is a accept SNAP benefits.
• . benefits. benefits.
• So yes, but manual processes are huge. So yes, but manual processes are huge.
• , redetermination process, redetermination process, she<00:42:48.720> her<00:42:49.040>
• throughout its process.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um it has better processes in place.
• drawing her own retirement benefits. drawing her own retirement benefits.
• salaries and wages fringe benefits. salaries and wages fringe benefits.
• And most of them come to us with no processing history. They've never processed a loan.
• Um and and processes there.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 409, 22 January, 2026; 1:30 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission, which requested level funding. PJ Lindsay reported the agency granted 29 new auctioneer applications and 9 new firm applications, received 3 complaints, resolved 1, signed 1 consent order, and issued 1 suspension. Members questioned the commission about its cash balance, reserve levels, and a large variance between prior spending and the FY26 request; staff explained the difference was tied to technology and contractual costs, including planned computer system updates and out-of-state conference travel for board members. The commission also noted that auctioneering oversight is important because an estimated $4.5 billion will flow through Mississippi escrow accounts in 2025. The Board of Optometry then presented its budget and organizational changes. Board leaders said the board had transitioned away from a state employee model to a management company arrangement with JBAR/Cornerstone, which they said saved about $43,000 and improved service and efficiency. They described the creation of a licensing database and a new back-end system, and said the board was generally seeking level funding with a small increase for computer equipment tied to the new system. Committee members asked about the impact on PERS contributions, the former employee’s retirement, the board’s cash balance, lease arrangements, and whether licensees had complained; the board said the change required legislative approval, the former employee retired, the cash balance was about $399,900, and service complaints had decreased. The Mississippi Board of Licensure for Engineers and Surveyors reported a busy FY2025, including moving most licensure applications online, accepting supporting documents by email, expanding K-12 and college outreach, hosting student interns, visiting ABET-accredited schools, decoupling the surveyor exam registration process, and awarding about $400,000 in grants to engineering programs. The board said it licenses about 15,000 engineers and surveyors plus 8,500 interns, with most registrants from out of state, and that its fees are among the lowest nationally. For the budget, the board requested level funding overall but also sought a new investigator position, 5% salary progressions, increased travel funding for national meetings and STEM outreach, more contractual money for internships and IT modifications, additional supplies, and restoration of a $600,000 grant program that is funded every other year to support university and community college engineering and surveying programs. The board said its operations are supported by fees and that its cash balance is about $1.6 million.

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• process.
• The agency, um, and this bill, there is an expedited air permitting process, air permitting process right
• These are the kind of benefits that get agreed to when the process works.
• Um, lengthy step in the process.
• Are these parallel processes that are happening?

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• Because I see that that's one of your key steps in the process.
• About the process and the, let's see what page it is.
• of the program going into the process.
• So we have a very thorough system, a very thorough process.
• Right, and so those—I call it processing, and that's a big term—but that processing means they still

Bills: SB22, SB 22

Keywords: Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, youth camp, summer camp, camp safety, emergency operations plan, emergency preparedness, evacuation drill, camp staff training, volunteer training, camper safety, lost camper, natural disaster, fire safety, mass casualty

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• Their operations will benefit as a result.
• And then lastly, on the application process, Process: and how this is going to work.
• This is all Part of the existing underwriting process.
• So that's a fairly straightforward process.
• NMFA is only concerned about the lending portion of this. process.