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• For the record, my name is Wendy Colborne, Chief of Staff for the Building and Construction Trades Council
• The language is taken primarily from the National Council on Insurance Legislators, I believe, as model
• The language is taken primarily from the National Council on Insurance Legislators, I believe, as model
• Jessie Wattams, for the record, with the Nevada Insurance Council.
• or similar. by the office and adopt procedures to collect such fees from a board commission council

Bills: AB6, AB102, AB131, AB212, AB213, AB220, AB259, AB282, AB376, AB396, AB479, AB503, AB570, AB572, AB574, AB576, AB593, SB185, SB207, SB507, AB6

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

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• My name is Ellen Bazanson, and I'm with the Sacramento Central Labor Council.
• This is Al Austin with AFSCME Council 57.
• Abdul Johnson with AFSCME District Council 57.
• Abdul Johnson with AFSCME District Council 57, representing Local 2620.
• I'm Fred Padilla, a student in support of the California Education Interagency Council.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update on the state’s generative AI implementation and related oversight. Administration officials said several proof-of-concept projects have moved into minimum viable product phases, including work at CDTFA and Caltrans, and that CDPH has a May Revision request for up to $8 million to scale up its healthcare facilities inspections project. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the administration to publish a report on lessons learned from each POC and recommended limiting the new generative AI approval process to a pilot through the first two rounds of projects, with continued monthly meetings and stronger legislative oversight. Members pressed for more transparency and questioned why the CDPH request was not included in January; the administration said the cost estimate was not available then and that only one project is seeking additional resources beyond existing departmental budgets. The committee then reviewed a proposed $400 million loan from the Labor and Workforce Development Fund to the General Fund. Finance and the Labor Agency said the fund has grown because civil penalty revenues have risen sharply, and the loan would be repaid in 2029-30 with provisional language allowing earlier repayment if needed. The LAO agreed the fund could support the loan but warned that recent PAGA reforms may reduce future revenues. Public commenters, including labor and community groups, argued the money should instead support labor-law enforcement and outreach programs such as CWOP, and urged rejection of the loan. Members also heard a Department of Industrial Relations request for $19.1 million for phase two of Public Works Information Technology System Enhancements, which officials said will support labor-law enforcement and apprenticeship registration. The department said the project was delayed because a prior procurement did not result in a contract award and that completion is now expected in October 2026. The committee then took up an EDD Next reappropriation technical adjustment to extend UI fund spending authority through June 30, 2026; the LAO said the request was fine but again raised concerns about oversight of the larger modernization effort, which EDD said now totals more than $660 million and is expected to continue through 2029. Finally, the committee discussed DGS’s request for new parking facilities near the May Lee Building and a trailer bill shifting statewide telework policy language from DGS to CalHR while also expanding NDI eligibility for certain CEA employees. The LAO said the telework trailer bill should likely go through the policy committee process instead of budget, and union and employee witnesses strongly opposed it, arguing it would undermine bargaining rights and could be used to narrow telework. In a separate item on the governor’s return-to-office order, administration officials said departments are being directed to move to a four-day in-office expectation starting July 1, 2025, but they had no statewide cost estimate yet because departments are still assessing vacancies, exemptions, and space needs. Members criticized the lack of analysis and said the state should have clearer numbers before moving forward.

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• Finally, I believe this bill is in harmony with the ideals of the Green Burial Council.
• Finally, I believe this bill is in harmony with the ideals of the Green Burial Council.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Board, and I'll be laying out the summary of budget recommendations for the Office of Public Utility Council
• I am the chief executive and public counsel for the Office of Public Utility Council.
• Our lowest paid employee, I believe, is 53.5 and our highest is, uh, the public council, me at 10665.
• Yes, a lot of Public Insurance Council.
• Office of Public Insurance Council, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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• health-related occupations, MDH, Office of Emergency Medical Services, and the Rare Disease Advisory Council
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• independent advisory council in 2022.
• The last slide is the contact... independent advisory Council in independent advisory Council in 2022

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The meeting was an informational walkthrough for the Health Finance and Policy Working Group, focused on committee structure, budget basics, and major health-related accounts and programs. Staff explained the roles of House Research and House Fiscal, then reviewed key funds used by the committee, including the general fund, government special revenue fund, federal funds, the health care access fund, remediation account, and drinking water revolving fund. They also outlined the committee’s main budget areas, noting that medical assistance is the largest general fund item and that the Department of Health is a substantial agency funded by a mix of federal, general fund, and special revenue dollars. A major portion of the presentation covered subsidized health coverage programs. Staff described Medical Assistance (Minnesota’s Medicaid program) as an entitlement for eligible Minnesotans, with no premiums or cost sharing, and explained its managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems. MinnesotaCare was presented as a separate federal-state basic health program for people who are not eligible for MA, with income limits, premiums for adults age 21 and older, and cost-sharing requirements; staff noted that federal premium tax credit changes affect MinnesotaCare premium ranges. The presentation also summarized MNsure’s role in the individual market and in determining eligibility for premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, MinnesotaCare, and MA. The committee also received an overview of health-related licensing boards and occupational regulation. Staff said Minnesota has 16 health-related licensing boards, funded mainly through the state government special revenue fund and subject to legislative appropriation, and explained that health occupations may be regulated by the Department of Health, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, or the boards under chapter 214. Interstate licensure compacts were briefly noted as a way to ease practice across states. No bills were debated and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• So will this be a council that's created, or will this be a council that's created, or is it structured
• So will this be a council that's created, or will this be a council that's created, or is it structured
• The Business Education Alliance has one, and the STEM Council Alabama has one.
• <00:58:16.880> was advis um accountability council was advis um accountability council was
• The Business Education Alliance has one, and the STEM Council Alabama has one.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Hi, this is Andrew Bernstein, Civic Engagement Council with the ACLU of Delaware.
• A legal entity may not hold office as a council member, nor do they get a vote in national or federal
• The only vote the artificial entity is afforded is in our town elections, and all town council candidates
• Town Council has signed a resolution approving the removal of the specified property lots, and that is
• Town Council has signed a resolution approving the removal of the specified property lots and that is

Bills: HB344

Keywords: campaign finance, elections, transparency, political committees, reporting requirements, enforcement

Summary: The Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee heard several election- and campaign-related bills. House Substitute 2 for House Bill 155 would make Public Integrity Commission reports publicly available on the commission’s website, add a specific travel-expense reporting category, and remove the FOIA requirement for accessing reports; Senator Richardson said he supported the transparency measure and asked to be added as a co-sponsor. The committee also took up House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would create state protections against voter suppression and vote dilution, expand language access, prohibit intimidation and deception, and allow court remedies for violations. The bill drew strong support from advocacy groups including YWCA Delaware, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, and the Legal Defense Fund, and several senators voiced support and interest in moving it quickly. House Bill 430, a constitutional amendment proposal, would make explicit that only natural persons may vote in Delaware elections, including municipal elections, in response to concerns about corporate or other artificial-entity voting in some towns. The discussion focused heavily on Fenwick Island, where the mayor testified that the town’s charter has long allowed certain artificial entities to vote in local elections and said the system is limited and has worked for years; other speakers argued the bill was needed to prevent corporate dilution of residents’ votes. Senator Richardson expressed concern about restricting entities with a local stake, while Senator Hoffner and others emphasized the principle of one person, one vote. Senator Townsend presented House Bill 344, which would tighten campaign finance rules by requiring Delaware bank accounts for candidates and committees, recurring training, better documentation of candidate loans, longer record retention, automatic filing extensions, and inactive status for noncompliant committees; one public commenter opposed the bill on cost grounds. He also presented House Bill 448, which would allow campaign funds to be used for reasonable security expenses for candidates and elected officials, with guardrails, and a commenter suggested allowing electronic security systems without a cap. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 472, a local de-annexation measure for Noble’s Pond in Cheswold to remove scattered residential lots from town boundaries and resolve uneven tax treatment; Senator Hoffner noted local law enforcement supported the change. The committee adjourned after hearing no further public comment on HB 472, and the vote to adjourn was unanimous.

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• Karen Lang on behalf of the California Arts Advocates, the California Product Stewardship Council, and
• members Karen Lang on behalf of the California Arts Advocates the California Product Stewardship Council
• And I think some of us experienced, I believe it was you as well, Solache, when we were on the city council
• Green Building Council in respectful opposition to SB 1398 as written.
• Then he was elected to city council, so he hung out with Susan, because she was a city councilwoman.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• These returns have been duly canvassed by the Governor's Council and are now transmitted for examination
• Council. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you.
• Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Constitutional Officers from the Chamber, and the Governor's Council
• Ordered, that a special committee be appointed to inform Her Excellency the Governor and the Council
• The special committee be appointed to inform Her Excellency the Governor and the Council that the House

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House of Representatives convened on January 1, 2025, for the opening of the 194th General Court. The session began with the call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem, followed by remarks from the Dean of the House, Governor Maura Healey, and Speaker Ron Mariano. Speakers highlighted the historic nature of the new session, the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence, and priorities such as public service, transparency, and continued collaboration between the House, Senate, and administration. The House received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s communication transmitting election returns, then adopted a special committee report confirming that the members-elect had been duly elected. The chamber also accepted the resignation/declination of Representative-elect Gerald Paracela, who had been nominated to the District Court. A committee was appointed to notify the Governor that a quorum of members-elect had assembled and were ready to be sworn in, after which the Governor administered the oaths of office to the members. The House then elected Ronald Mariano of Quincy as Speaker by roll-call vote, with 132 votes; Bradley H. Jones Jr. received 21 votes, Mark T. Lombardo 4, and the total vote count was 157. Timothy Carroll of Hull was elected Clerk by acclamation and sworn in, and he announced the appointment of assistant clerks. The House also adopted temporary rules to continue the prior session’s House rules and temporary joint rules, and agreed to a Senate order scheduling a convention for the following day to administer oaths to the Governor’s Council. The session concluded with a benediction and adjournment until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• Fasina; Appraiser Certification and Licensing Board, Aaron Steele; State Partnership and Training Council
• Employment Appeals Board, Sarah Siris, Angela Stager, Pence; Energy Facilities Siting Council, Denise
• Isordoria, Mathias Tejillo del Doyos; Home Care Commission, Jennifer Butler; Oregon Housing Stability Council
• Housing Stability Council, Carly Colgan, Edward McNamara, Haffier Mena, Brook, Stanfield, Stand Diver
• , Carly Colgan, Edward Housing Stability Council, Carly Colgan, Edward McNamara, Haffier Mena, Brook,

Summary: The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Senator Starr, followed by several courtesies recognizing Pride Month, a staff birthday, and later a retirement and a community celebration. Senator Robinson then used remonstrances to warn against expanding surveillance through school bus camera systems, arguing that leaked plans from a vendor could create commercial databases of drivers’ movements and erode privacy. The main business was confirmation of numerous gubernatorial appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions. Senators debated the process at length, with several minority members objecting that the volume of nominees, limited hearing time, and lack of transparency made meaningful advice-and-consent review difficult. Supporters responded that the nominees were qualified public servants and that the Senate should work with the Governor’s office on reforms. The Senate first confirmed a large block of appointments, then confirmed two Sustainability Board appointees, and later confirmed three Quality Education Commission appointees after extended debate. The Quality Education Commission nominations drew the most substantive policy discussion. Opponents argued the commission needs more technical research expertise and broader representation, while supporters emphasized the nominees’ education experience and direct knowledge of Oregon schools. Several senators described Oregon’s education system as in crisis, citing low reading and math proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and the need for urgent reform of the Quality Education Model and school funding. The Senate also received a proposed rule amendment creating an official Senate seal, which was distributed and held on the table, and the chamber adjourned without further action.

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• I'm the executive officer of the South Bay Labor Council.
• is honored and really thrilled to be a part of this campaign, to be here with the South Bay Labor Council
• and certainly standing with us throughout the Bay Area, SEIU 1021, and the business side, Bay Area Council
• Catherine Charles, on behalf of the Bay Area Council, a co-sponsor of SB 63, in strong support.
• Laura Tolkoff with Spur on behalf of several members of our coalition offering support: SEIU, State Council

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• As a community, when I was on the town council and as mayor, we developed with the Florida Regional Council
•   195 AS A COMMUNITY WHEN I WAS ON  THE TOWN COUNCIL AND AS MAYOR WE  196 DEVELOPED WITH
• THE FLORIDA  REGIONAL COUNCIL TO CREATE A VIABLE  197 WATER FLOOD INCLUDING BOAT RAMP 
• Five regional councils agreed to the amendment. That is the bill.
• Abram Dale and the Office of Criminal Conduct and Regional Council, second region, in support.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/House Bill 981, which would restore the Ocklawaha River and related natural resources. Supporters, including environmental groups, Save the Manatee Club, business owners, and Reunite the Rivers advocates, argued the bill would improve manatee habitat, fish passage, flood protection, tourism, and long-term economic returns while reducing dam maintenance costs. Opponents and skeptics focused on concerns about water quality, nutrient loading in the St. Johns River, loss of the Rodman Reservoir’s habitat and water-supply value, and potential ecological and economic harms. Members in debate largely supported the restoration effort, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then heard HB 697, the PRICE Act, which would use international reference pricing to set a drug cost benchmark, address pharmacy benefit manager practices, and require health plans to keep drug prices stable for the year. The sponsor said the bill would lower costs and improve access, especially for uninsured Floridians. Supporters, including independent pharmacists, argued PBMs are squeezing pharmacies and that the bill could help lower prices. Opponents from BioFlorida and PhRMA warned the proposal could disrupt the national drug supply chain, fail to pass savings to patients, and lead to shortages, reduced access, and less innovation. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with Rep. Chambliss voting no. The committee also considered CS/HB 1081, which was amended to include private colleges and universities with NCA designation in the program. After brief discussion and support from United Way Miami, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, CS/HB 177 was introduced as a framework for Florida’s regional councils to cross-assign bills among regions; it received supportive testimony and was also reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• So this, this bill, Senate Bill 1059 is only talking about those which the council or whatever itself
• So if, if let's say overwhelmingly, citizens gather signatures and, and then go to their city council
• and the city council on its own, uh, are, are in, in furtherance of, of that, um, initiative passes
• But if it is citizens who gather signatures independently of the city council to force the city council
• Since its introduction as a non-alleged council draft, HB 246 has been refined through its committee

Bills: SB 231, SB 667, SB 689, SB 825, SB 965, SB 992, SB 1059, SB 1220, SB 2368, SB 2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• Okay, so if, let’s say overwhelmingly citizens gather signatures and then go to their city council and
• the city council on its own... ...or in furtherance of that initiative, passes the resolution, then
• But if it is citizens who gather signatures independently of the City Council... ...to force the city
• council to put something on the agenda, then it is not violative.
• Since its introduction as a non-legislative council draft, HB 246 has been refined through its committee

Bills: SB231, SB667, SB689, SB825, SB965, SB992, SB1059, SB1220, SB2368, SB2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• The committee substitute makes non-substantive changes; it just converts the non-legislative council
• Legislative Council draft, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Senator Creighton.
• final draft into a legislative council draft.
• This is just the Ledge Council version for SCR 63.
• This is just the Legislative Council version for SCR 63.

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• Since 2015, she has also served on the Texas Judicial Council. since 2017 and the Texas Access to Justice
• Latino Legacy Award from Webb County, LULAC Council, number 22387 and the Champion of Medicine Award
• The court will read the resolution HR number 388 by Buckley honoring the Texas Council of Administrators
• Members, we recognize TK's Advocacy Day today and and welcome the Texas Council of Administrators of
• , future members of the council, good to see all of you. 495 496 Mr. recognizes Mr.

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• STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND OPERATIONS OF THE SBA PER FLORIDA LAW ESTABLISHES THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
• OF NINE-MEMBER SERVING FOR YOUR TERMS APPOINTED BY THE TRUSTEES THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF NINE-MEMBER
• IT IS WHAT A CITY COUNCIL DOES AS A GROUP AND THEY SPEAK FOR A CITY.
• Polsky: WERE IN THE BILL DOES IT PROTECT INDIVIDUAL CITY COUNCIL PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN OFFICES OR ANY OF
• LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR AND SENIOR POLICY COUNCIL OF THE ACO OF FLORIDA OPPOSES THIS BILL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'm the government affairs manager to the Children's Services Council of Broward County.
• I'm also here on behalf of the Florida Alliance of Children's Councils and Trusts.
• So I'd like to recognize Nicholas Hessing from Children's Services Council of Broward County.
• I'm the government of affairs manager to the Children's Services Council of Brower County.
• I'm also here on behalf of the Florida Alliance of Children's Councils and Truts.

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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• We have you registered David Bolduc, Office of Public Insurance Council, neutral, SB 458.
• Chair calls Albert Betts, executive director of Insurance Council of Texas. Good afternoon, Mr.
• Albert Betts, Insurance Council of Texas. It's late. You're probably tired.
• The Texas Office of Public Insurance Council report for the '88 Texas Legislative Regulation one was

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Keywords: 912, senate, all