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• federal as well as state intervention. federal as well as state intervention.
• susceptible to risk and federal susceptible to risk and federal uncertainty.<00:30:09.919> Uh
• Providing again for those transition administration services to Medica.
• <00:40:26.480> administration for those transition administration for those transition administration
• it's the administrator. I don't know. it's the administrator. I don't know.

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• The February 10th meeting of the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee is called to order.
• Chris Bolan, Executive Director, Office of Administrative Hearings. Steve H.
• Chris Bolan, Executive Director, Office of Administrative Hearings. Steve H.
• <00:15:33.000> students procedures for transitioning students procedures for transitioning
• there is a 95% requirement and a federal there is a 95% requirement and a federal Min<00:17:27.640

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met on February 10 with a quorum present, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of agency regulations, most of which were accompanied by staff-suggested amendments for drafting conformity under KRS Chapter 13A. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 9:10, the Secretary of State’s 030 KAR 2:11, the Office of the Attorney General’s 04 KAR 5:10, the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s emergency 201 KAR 17:120, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ 301 KAR 2:41, the Department for Environmental Protection’s 401 KAR 47:110 and 48:320, the State Police regulations 502 KAR 1:012 and 1:121, the Department for Public Health’s 902 KAR 4:15, the Department for Medicaid Services’ 907 KAR 1:15, and the Department for Community Based Services’ 921 KAR 1:400 were all discussed and, where applicable, staff amendments were approved without objection. The Workplace Standards emergency regulation 803 KAR 2:320E was also presented without amendment, and the Department of Insurance’s 806 KAR 9:360 was taken up but ultimately deferred at the agency’s request. Several regulations drew brief substantive discussion. The Fish and Wildlife rule on foxhound training enclosures was explained as expanding both commercial and non-commercial provisions for training with dogs involving red fox and coyotes, with enclosure standards intended to protect wildlife inside and outside the facilities. The environmental protection rules were tied to House Bill 478 and addressed permit-by-rule timelines, reporting, and operating standards for certain construction and demolition debris landfills, including sites up to two acres; members asked whether these facilities were private or municipal, and staff said they were a mix, often tied to private demolition contractors or single projects. The State Police fee increase for hazardous materials endorsements was described as reflecting a federal TSA fee change, and the witness estimated the new fee at about $23. The most extended debate concerned the Board of Education’s 704 KAR 3:535 on full-time virtual and remote learning programs. The agency amendment would cap enrollment in such programs at 10% above a district’s prior-year in-person enrollment, while also clarifying accountability, staffing, and monitoring requirements. Education officials said the cap was intended to address concerns about district capacity and student performance, and they cited Cloverport as an example of a district with high virtual participation and participation-rate issues. Members expressed concern that the amendment was too open-ended for regulation and suggested the issue might be better addressed in statute; no motion was made to adopt the agency amendment, so the regulation was left to proceed to the committee of jurisdiction. The Department of Insurance also discussed implementation of Senate Bill 188, saying it had received more than 3,000 complaints since the law took effect and was still working through enforcement and complaint processing before asking to defer its PBM licensing regulation.

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• These definitions and requirements are essentially already in federal law.
• These definitions and requirements are essentially already in federal law.
• Madam Chair, Representative, unfortunately, given the shift in the priorities of the federal administration
• Can you give me some examples of how that's played itself out federally? Thank you.
• I really... ...transition to hospice for them when that time is truly needed.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Christine Perras, Assistant Director of Administrative Services, City of Palo Alto.
• Steve Wallach, on behalf of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, in support.
• The administrative deputy coroner presents the chronological facts.
• The administrative deputy coroner presents the chronological facts.
• There's an administrative investigation.

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee. The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations. Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.

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• health care, hospital, and food assistance services in light of the significant reductions by the federal
• and identified those gaps in administrative structures that still need to be addressed today and that
• Steve Wallach, on behalf of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, in support.
• The administrative deputy coroner presents the chronological facts.
• The administrative deputy coroner presents the chronological facts.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is encouraged by the federal government under CNN.
• But the administrative burden on clinics, reimbursement systems, eligibility, and even the availability
• However, under 1 TAC 357.51c, which is the administration role.
• And that's consistent with federal law.
• Part of that is the supervised independent living and transitional living.

Bills: HB2646, HB3941, HB5153, HB5155, HB5394, HB 1106, HB426, HB4529, HB3984, HB4273, HB 1097, HB3940, HB1941, HB4377, HB3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• system helping young adults transition system helping young adults transition into<00:03:11.120>
• disruptions that can happen when federal disruptions that can happen when federal funding<00:08:
• It ensures that in times of federal It ensures that in times of federal uncertainty, uncertainty
• A transition m a this discussion.
• A transition m a transition<01:20:17.040> away<01:20:17.280> from<01:20:17.520> third

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <02:22:53.120> into nothing as they transition into nothing as they transition into adulthood
• These funds belong to them under federal law and under federal guidance, and they should be preserved
• federal guidance and that is unethical. federal guidance and that is unethical.
• interest standards set by federal law. interest standards set by federal law.
• <02:29:52.240> responsibilities<02:29:53.640> and administrative responsibilities and administrative

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:49:10.319> government cut um from uh the federal government cut um from uh the federal
• It also stems from federal policy on boarding schools.
• It also stems from federal policy on boarding schools.
• <01:16:27.679> boarding<01:16:27.960> school federal boarding school federal boarding school
• <01:36:58.719> into people that were transitioning into people that were transitioning into

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• strengthen election administration strengthen election administration across<00:03:36.239> the
• These three and transition expenses.
• Senator Kuran's Mako administration Senator Kuran's Mako administration bill.<00:14:22.880> And
• city election administrators, our city election administrators<00:34:46.879> administer<00:34
• . administrators. administrators.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Additionally they practice within the Veterans Administration Systems nationwide under and the District
• Menopause is just an endocrine transition. It's a neurological transition.
• It's a cardiovascular transition. It's a metabolic and immunological transition.
• It's a transition that can last a decade or more. Symptoms are wide-ranging.
• Given the federal cutbacks and the state budget problems, we need these funds more than ever.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with most measures drawing support from industry, professional, local government, and advocacy witnesses, and several receiving committee amendments before moving forward. AB 8 on hemp and cannabis drew the most extensive debate: supporters said it would close loopholes around intoxicating hemp products, strengthen enforcement, and bring THC products into the regulated cannabis supply chain; opponents, including small cannabis farmers and environmental groups, warned it could undermine Proposition 64’s closed-loop system, harm California cultivators, and reduce tax revenues for youth, environmental, and law enforcement programs. The author said the bill was intended to protect consumers and children and to work further with stakeholders. AB 476 on copper theft was presented as a public safety and infrastructure bill to tighten reporting, documentation, and penalties for scrap metal theft; supporters from cities, utilities, broadband, and recycling-related groups described major losses and outages from copper theft, and the remaining opposition moved to neutral after amendments, with the bill advancing with committee support. The committee also heard AB 985, which would allow nationally certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice under direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to address anesthesia workforce shortages. Supporters, including the California Society of Anesthesiologists, medical groups, students, and patients, said it would expand access and bring California in line with other states; nurse anesthesiology groups expressed concerns and sought further clarification, but there was no formal opposition at the hearing. AB 506, aimed at online pet sales, would void contracts that fail to disclose an animal’s origin or veterinary records or that require non-refundable deposits; animal welfare groups said it would curb puppy mill pipelines and deceptive online sales, and there was no opposition. AB 876, on certified registered nurse anesthetists, generated the sharpest health care policy dispute: supporters said it would codify existing practice and clarify CRNA duties, while physicians and medical associations argued it would expand scope too far and reduce patient safety. After a roll call, AB 876 passed the committee 9-0, as amended, to Appropriations. Other bills advanced with broad support after amendments. AB 432, the Menopause Equity Act, would require continuing medical education on menopause-related care for certain physicians; the author and medical experts said the bill addresses widespread gaps in menopause treatment and research, while CMA and ACOG opposed the mandate as an inappropriate CME requirement, though they agreed the underlying problem is real. The bill passed on call, as amended, to Health. AB 759 would allow eligible architectural candidates to use the title “architect in training” to encourage completion of licensure and improve diversity in the profession; it passed unanimously, as amended, to Appropriations. AB 967 would create an optional expedited licensure fee for out-of-state physicians to reduce delays in bringing doctors into California’s workforce; supporters said it would help address shortages and improve patient access, and the bill was presented with support from medical stakeholders.

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• You go through a very lengthy process before an administrative law judge where a record is created.
• It applied to all transit systems, not just high-speed rail.
• If not, the transit system could just move forward.
• High-Speed Rail will work with the administration, work with the committee chairs.
• , and at least the previous federal administration.

Summary: The committee heard several energy and water affordability bills, with extensive testimony on SB 254 by Senator Becker, SB 541 by Senator Becker, SB 453 by Senator Stern, SB 292 by Senator Caballero, and SB 473 by Senator Padilla. SB 254 was presented as a broad utility affordability package addressing short-term climate credits, a Power Fund, tighter scrutiny of rate increases and utility profits, wildfire spending, securitization of future utility costs, and streamlining. Supporters, including TURN and several environmental and public power groups, said it could lower bills and reduce long-term costs; opponents from investor-owned utilities, labor, business, and local government raised concerns about market impacts, insufficient analysis, and the breadth of the bill. The committee approved SB 254 on a 6-3 vote and placed it on call. SB 541 focused on load flexibility and using existing grid capacity more efficiently. Senator Becker described it as a transparency and planning measure to identify cost-effective load shifting and reduce peak demand, while supporters said it could improve resiliency and save money. Several CCAs and utilities opposed the bill in print or unless amended, arguing that some language implied a mandate and that the concept needed more cost-effectiveness analysis; the author said amendments would remove language dividing the state goal among retail suppliers and clarify that the bill is not a procurement mandate. The committee passed SB 541 as amended to Appropriations on a 9-1 vote and left it on call. SB 453 by Senator Stern would return unspent ratepayer-funded microgrid program dollars and was described as a way to keep the lights on and redirect unused funds. It drew support from local government and environmental groups, with PG&E expressing concern about how the bill would affect its ability to spend awarded funds. The committee passed SB 453 as amended to Appropriations on a 12-0 vote. SB 292 by Senator Caballero would require more granular outage and reliability reporting, including census-tract-level data, to better inform resilience planning after PSPS events; utilities opposed unless amended, citing duplicative reporting and regulatory overlap, but the bill passed 12-0 to Appropriations. SB 473 by Senator Padilla would require or expand water utility decoupling to promote conservation and affordability. Supporters, including water utilities, labor, business, and local government groups, argued decoupling stabilizes revenue, supports conservation, and can keep rates lower for low-use customers. The Public Advocates Office opposed, saying prior pilot data showed no conservation benefit and about $1 billion in added costs, and that the CPUC had already rejected similar requests. Committee members questioned the conservation and capital-investment effects of the different rate structures; the author and supporters argued decoupling helps utilities fund infrastructure while allowing lower fixed charges for low-use customers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on SB 473 is shown.

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• Statewide, we also administratively oversee the state 911 coordinator.
• Dollars from the federal government.
• We rely on the federal government and on disaster funding.
• If we do receive federal assistance, we'll know at that time.
• I have federally supported family services.

Keywords: 914, all

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• <00:08:10.240> allocation administrative allocation administrative allocation from.3%<00:08:13.120
• <00:08:20.879> allocation<00:08:21.360> of administrative allocation of administrative
• child and adult care food program and federal summer food program.
• :57:00.640> costs clarifying when uh administrative costs clarifying when uh administrative costs
• <01:07:16.000> funds probably cause us to lose federal funds probably cause us to lose federal

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• From Fames in Transition.
• <00:35:32.280> headquartered<00:35:32.800> in families in transition headquartered
• Is this one of the match programs for the 50% federal match for Medicaid reimbursement rates?
• Don't the 50% federal match for the Medicaid reimbursement rates?
• New Hampshire school administrators New Hampshire school administrators Association<01:42:46.760

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• These qualifications were also made in the Florida Administrative Code to provide an opportunity for
• The Administration for Children and Families, the federal entity overseeing child welfare services, reported
• This model allows for greater stability and continuity of care, ensuring that children can transition
• ...administrative code and the operating procedure.
• federal funding under Family First, or those...

Summary: The committee heard three presentations focused on child welfare workforce development and the needs of children in Florida’s dependency system. First, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare described its Grow Center and related initiatives, including academic curriculum enhancements, simulations, virtual reality training, coaching, on-demand learning, advanced certifications, and the planned Tallahassee learning lab opening in January 2026. Members asked about conflict resolution, domestic violence, addiction, and microcredentials; the presenter said the institute is expanding training in those areas and is working with DCF to align advanced certifications with the department’s career ladder. The Department of Children and Families then presented on the Continue the Mission initiative, which recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers into CPI, API, and case management roles. DCF said it has held more than 240 hiring events and hired 372 such workers since launch, while also improving recruitment and retention through higher starting pay, streamlined hiring, rebranding, wellness supports, and enhanced pre-service training. Senators asked about PTSD concerns, staffing levels, caseloads, hotline vacancies, and salaries; DCF said it had not seen direct PTSD issues from the hiring effort and provided figures including a $50,000 starting salary for CPIs, $37,000 for APIs, and average caseloads of 12 to 15 investigations for CPIs and about 10 for APIs. Finally, DCF discussed the increased acuity of children in the dependency system, explaining that fewer children are entering care overall but those who do often have more complex behavioral, mental health, developmental, or medical needs. The department highlighted a new Behavioral Qualified Residential Treatment Program (BQRTP) designed for youth who need more intensive support than traditional foster or group home settings but do not require inpatient psychiatric treatment; one facility is licensed with 12 of 14 beds filled, and DCF said it is seeking funding for placement for 230 youth total. Members pressed for details on licensure timelines, standards, funding, and the handling of crossover youth and lockouts, and DCF said it uses braided funding and works with DJJ, APD, and lead agencies through local and state review teams. A representative of the Florida Coalition for Children also testified, saying the issue is complex and multi-year, and that the coalition is working on possible legislative and programmatic solutions. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and discussion.

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• So I'm curious just how that transition worked, and then... ...that transition worked.
• He comes to us from the federal IG world.
• There's the federal backfill request.
• We estimate our administrative impacts.
• do when you do such a major transition.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• White cards for information only and blue cards on behalf of the administration.
• And this is a reentry transition program for them.
• The previous administration marshal did not have a policy and procedure.
• The previous administration, marshal, did not have a policy and procedure.
• And another amendment from the administration.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• THE TRANSITION IS ALSO DIFFICULT FOR PARENTS, WORK SCHEDULES.
• PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN USING FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND TEACHER RECRUITMENT FOR LOW INCOME
• Simon: THE FEDERAL LAW ALLOWS FOR THOSE FUNDS TO BE USED OVER 27 MONTHS.
• TO GRADE 4, WHEN THEY TRANSITION FROM LEARNING HOW TO READ TO USING READING TO LEARN THAT THEY ARE BEST
• JEFF WILLOUGHBY FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WAIVES IN SUPPORT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Federal Reserve's target of 2% here in 2025.
• You can also see similar information on the right for federal and non-federal funds.
• We have a new administration, a federal administration, who's committed to trying to increase or strengthen
• And there's also a move at the federal level to exempt the federal tax, or to remove the federal tax.
• So, I'll move to transition over to the key hearing issues.