Transcript Highlights:

• <00:11:00.520> save<00:11:00.960> for<00:11:01.120> later<00:11:01.520> button
• ,<00:11:07.360> you<00:11:07.520> lose<00:11:07.800> all<00:11:07.960> your
• <01:11:07.680> that<01:11:08.000> that<01:11:08.240> would<01:11:08.440>
• <01:11:10.960> Um<01:11:11.120> so,<01:11:11.240> that<01:11:11.440> was<
• I<01:11:15.080> remember<01:11:15.400> Yeah,<01:11:15.560> no,<01:11:15.760>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• > good<01:11:35.040> at<01:11:35.159> what<01:11:35.280> you<01:11:35.480
• uh there's<01:11:42.120> a<01:11:42.239> need<01:11:42.400> for<01:11:42.600>
• have anybody come<01:11:50.040> them<01:11:50.120> and<01:11:50.239> said<01:11
• > maybe<01:11:53.600> you<01:11:53.760> did<01:11:54.080> I<01:11:54.159>
• didn't there's<01:11:55.239> 's<01:11:55.360> no<01:11:55.440> need<01:11:55.600

Bills: HF2335, HF2400, HF2401, HF2522

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

Transcript Highlights:

• Guard and Reserve members is still overlooked despite a stark increase in deployments since September 11
• Act of 2025 to allow any day in uniform for which military pay is received to count towards post 9-11
• I'm a member of Chapter 7. Thank you again for everything you do. Honestly, I am concerned.
• So if you really want to get the backs of post 9-11 generation veterans, how about you stop asking us
• SVA chapters foster that sense of community, offering mentorship, peer support, and clear pathways to

Keywords: veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation

Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.

Transcript Highlights:

• And<01:11:08.480> we<01:11:08.640> also<01:11:08.960> need<01:11:09.200> to
• <01:11:19.760> No<01:11:19.960> one<01:11:20.120> wants<01:11:20.400> to<
• And<01:11:26.600> we've<01:11:26.840> had<01:11:27.320> people<01:11:28.280>
• I<01:11:34.400> mean,<01:11:34.560> it<01:11:34.640> would<01:11:34.760> be
• c><01:11:34.960> great<01:11:35.440> to<01:11:35.600> see<01:11:36.240> a

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• While<00:11:11.839> the<00:11:12.000> bill<00:11:12.160> is<00:11:12.399>
• ><00:11:13.360> want<00:11:13.440> to<00:11:13.600> emphasize<00:11:14.000> a
• First,<00:11:17.040> that<00:11:17.279> this<00:11:17.519> bill<00:11:17.760>
• I<00:11:26.240> want<00:11:26.320> to<00:11:26.399> acknowledge<00:11:26.720>
• :11:34.800> do<00:11:34.880> or<00:11:35.120> I<00:11:35.279> want<00:11:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :00.000> selling<00:11:00.480> tickets<00:11:01.200> right<00:11:01.519> because
• tickets right because if I I've<00:11:02.720> actually<00:11:02.880> had<00:11:03.120><
• <00:11:05.040> backyard<00:11:05.519> for<00:11:05.839> kids<00:11:06.160> to
• come over<00:11:06.720> for<00:11:06.959> birthday<00:11:07.279> parties<00:11:
• parties and family gatherings,<00:11:08.560> but<00:11:09.040> it's<00:11:09.279> around

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01 Legislator Comments 00:42 HB 56 Discussion 02:27 HB 56 Roll Call Vote 12:52 HB 258 Discussion 14:03 HB 258 Roll Call Vote 26:15 HB 281 Discussion 27:41 HB 281 Roll Call Vote 30:14, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled opening business, including attendance, guest introductions, and a reminder about the 24-hour rule for bill substitutes. Guests were introduced by members, including an intern from California, a county judge-executive, and the committee’s session intern. The committee then took up House Bill 56, presented by Rep. Dan Fister and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which would update and clarify several agriculture-related regulatory provisions. HB 56 would require annual inspections and annual inspection tags for amusement rides, exempt certain private-property amusement ride itineraries from the 14-day advance notice requirement, clarify grain program dispute procedures, adjust egg license renewal dates and assessment-fee rules for small producers, and repeal obsolete tobacco and egg marketing board statutes. Members asked about the definition of amusement rides, whether inflatables are covered, and how licensing and inspection work for commercial operators versus private owners. The bill sponsor and agency representative explained that businesses must still register and obtain licenses and permits, while the bill mainly clarifies annual inspection requirements and reduces unnecessary notice burdens. The committee approved HB 56 with favorable expression. The committee next heard House Bill 258, sponsored by Rep. J.T. Payne, which would raise the weight limit for milk transportation on state highways to 90,000 pounds. Supporters, including a dairy farmer and Kentucky Department of Agriculture counsel, said the change would let haulers carry fuller loads, reduce trips, improve efficiency, and help a shrinking dairy industry. Members discussed the current 80,000-pound limit, the 10% variance, possible effects on other industries, and whether the bill sets a precedent; the sponsor said other carveouts already exist in statute. Several members spoke in support, citing the importance of dairy farming and transportation efficiency. HB 258 also received favorable expression. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 281, sponsored by Rep. Robert Duvall, to streamline food service rules for churches and nonprofits that provide meals to homeless shelters and disaster-displaced people. The sponsor said current rules can require industrial-grade kitchens and restaurant-level plumbing for simple food service, and the bill would exempt churches and nonprofits from those requirements while keeping food safety standards in place. The bill had support from groups serving shelters and disaster relief. HB 281 passed with favorable expression as well.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have a Chapter 70 formula that needs revision.
• We have a Chapter 70 formula that needs revision.
• Driscoll moves that the Senate adjourn and adjourn to meet again tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
• The ayes have it, and the Senate stands adjourned to meet again tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
• The Senate stands adjourned to meet again tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate convened for the opening day of the 194th General Court, with ceremonial remarks, an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal canvass of election returns. A special committee reported that all senators had been duly elected, and a committee was then appointed to notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor’s Council that a quorum of senators-elect was assembled and ready to be sworn in. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the chamber, praised public service, and administered the oaths of office to the senators. The main business of the day was the election of the Senate President. Senator Karen Spilka was nominated by Senator DiDomenico and seconded by Senator Edwards, while Senator Bruce Tarr was nominated by Senator Durant and seconded by Senator Dooner. After nominations were closed, the roll call resulted in 34 votes for Spilka and 5 for Tarr, and the Senate declared Spilka elected president. Senator Tarr then moved that the vote be considered unanimous, and the Senate agreed. President Spilka delivered an inaugural address focused on the chamber’s recent legislative record and priorities for the new session. In her remarks, Spilka highlighted prior accomplishments including education funding, free community college, early education reforms, mental health care reform, prescription drug cost reductions, tax relief, housing, transportation, climate, and veterans’ legislation. She also outlined priorities for the new session, including a statewide listening tour, more transparency in committee and joint committee proceedings, housing and transportation affordability, health care reform, career and technical education, early education, and juvenile justice reform. She emphasized continued bipartisan work and public engagement. The Senate also adopted temporary joint rules and temporary Senate rules, authorized printing of the daily journal, and scheduled the next meeting for the following day at 11:30 a.m. Michael D. Hurley was elected clerk of the Senate and sworn in, and James DiTulio was sworn in as Senate counsel. The chamber also adopted a memorial adjournment in memory of Mary J. Hurley of South Boston before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• Additionally, language referencing Chapter 551 of the Government Code, which is the Open Meetings Act
• There being 11 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 11 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 11 ayes and 0 nays. The motion prevails. Thank you.
• I'm Kenneth Flippin, and I represent the Texas chapter of the U.S.

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

Transcript Highlights:

• You just start presenting your bills within 11 months.
• And yes, all patients get the bill within 11 months.
• As a result, the Texas legislature enacted Chapter 11 in 1997 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies
• . 11 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
• That would be in the same, I believe, chapter 400. of the government code.

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank<01:11:00.239> you<01:11:00.719> um<01:11:00.880> Miss<01:11:01.199>
• With that members,<01:11:02.480> I<01:11:02.640> think<01:11:02.719> we'll<01:11
• quick members, I think we'll take a quick break<01:11:03.760> to<01:11:04.000> see<01:11
• :04.400> we<01:11:04.560> had<01:11:04.719> three<01:11:04.960> members<01
• Hoffer for articles 10, 11, and 12. Hoffer for articles 10, 11, and 12.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chapter 248A.
• <00:02:14.840> The<00:02:15.000> bill sunset of 30 VSA Chapter 248A.
• The bill sunset of 30 VSA Chapter 248A.
• Chapter 248A. 527, an act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A.
• I believe the House Democrats will be caucusing downstairs in room 10 or 11.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 527, which extends the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A governing telecommunications siting. The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee explained that the House version would have extended the process through 2030 and required a Public Utility Commission stakeholder process, but the Senate instead shortened the extension to July 1, 2029 and added immediate statutory changes: written notice to municipalities and regional planning commissions, a required public meeting before filing applications, attendance by the applicant and the Department of Public Service, and other transparency measures. The committee recommended concurrence with the Senate amendment on a 6-3 straw poll. Representative Pritchard of Poultney then offered a further amendment to shorten the sunset further, from July 1, 2029 to July 1, 2027. He argued that the Section 248A process has long-standing problems, that rural towns lack resources to participate effectively, and that the legislature should address the issue sooner rather than continue extending the sunset. He cited concerns from Tinmouth and the Westmore tower case, and requested a roll-call vote. Supporters of the Senate position responded that the Senate changes would provide immediate improvements and that a shorter sunset could create risks by expediting more permits and worsening the situation. The committee reported its view that the Pritchard amendment was unfavorable by a 6-3 vote and asked the House to vote no on it. After that exchange, the House stood at ease and then went into recess for a caucus.

Transcript Highlights:

• I have here the bill from last year, Senate Bill 36. and what's now in Chapter 10 of this section of
• law, which would be, yeah, of Chapter 10, that's for this section.
• Page 11: These are unfunded projects.
• The department did receive a grant, and we are still approximately an 11 million gap in order to complete
• There's still some concerns, though, on 491 about access off of 491 into various chapter roadways.

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• shall receive and respond as appropriate to any matters referred to it by the Senate in relation to Chapter
• be designated by Chair Lovely, can focus exclusively on the order's letter of January 3, 2025, and Chapter
• will read: Ordered, that when the Senate adjourns today, it adjourn to meet again on Thursday next at 11
• The ayes have it, and the Senate stands adjourned to meet again on Thursday next at 11 a.m. on Thursday
• next at 11 a.m.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks from a senator from Worcester and Hampshire criticizing state immigration and court policies. He argued that Massachusetts has not done enough to prevent dangerous individuals from being released or entering the Commonwealth, cited several criminal cases involving immigrants, and urged changes to state law and court practices regarding federal immigration detainers and information-sharing. The chamber then took up an order from the senator from Middlesex and Norfolk establishing a temporary Senate Committee on Rules until a permanent committee is appointed. The order created a nine-member committee, with two minority appointments, and a subcommittee to handle matters referred to it, including issues related to Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024. The Senate suspended the rules, adopted the order, and printed related communications from the Senate President and minority leader announcing committee appointments. Finally, the senator from Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth offered an adjournment order setting the Senate’s next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The order was adopted, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.

Transcript Highlights:

• available to issue notices of violations for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in MGL Chapter
• available to issue notices of violation for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in MGL Chapter
• Order that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m.
• And the House stands adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m.
• And the House stands adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session. Thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several committee reports and adopted a series of resolutions and procedural orders. It adopted resolutions honoring Yulanda Carrillo on her 102nd birthday and the Knights of Columbus Peabody Leo Council 508 on its 125th anniversary. The House also extended reporting deadlines for the Education Committee and the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, and concurred with a Senate referral of a sick leave bank petition for Emily Kulik. Joint Rule 12 was suspended for additional petitions, including a sick leave bank for Aden Daniels and a petition to rescind prior calls for a federal constitutional convention. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a number of local bills for House consideration, including measures on Norfolk reserved capacity billing, Dalton town manager residency requirements, Lancaster’s animal control commission, Cambridge parking enforcement notices, Fairhaven’s charter, Malden’s charter, Ipswich’s charter, and a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House then considered and adopted the emergency preamble for House No. 4364, authorizing easements to the town of Bourne. It also passed to engrossment two Department of Correction sick leave bank bills: House No. 4426 for Paul Stavisky and House No. 4427 for Fenneda Janow Patel. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m., and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:11:02.079> I'm<00:11:02.320> sorry<00:11:02.880> uh<00:11:03.279> you
• <00:11:10.320> uh<00:11:10.959> you<00:11:11.120> know<00:11:11.279> we've
• c><00:11:14.320> and<00:11:14.560> we<00:11:14.800> came<00:11:14.959> to
• agreement<00:11:15.680> that<00:11:16.160> uh<00:11:16.240> the<00:11:16.480>
• Any other<00:11:40.959> persons<00:11:41.279> here<00:11:41.440> to<00:11:41.600

Bills: SB2119, SB3131, SB3069, SB3180, SB2137, SB2993, SB2778, SB2672, SB2014, SB2967

Keywords: reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, government travel policy, finance management, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, comptroller, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, public works special project branch, specialized public works, information technology modernization

Transcript Highlights:

• :00.800> any<00:11:01.040> other<00:11:01.279> law<00:11:01.600> and<00:11
• You<00:11:17.120> know,<00:11:17.279> we've<00:11:17.839> long<00:11:18.240>
• /c><00:11:23.600> and<00:11:23.760> and<00:11:24.079> raise<00:11:24.399> some
• <00:11:31.200> So,<00:11:31.360> I<00:11:31.600> would<00:11:31.680> hope
• <00:11:57.279> a<00:11:57.519> document<00:11:57.920> that<00:11:58.160>

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :00.680> when<00:11:00.839> you're<00:11:01.000> not<00:11:01.200> able<00
• :11:01.440> to<00:11:01.680> help members in when you're not able to help members in when
• you're not able to help them<00:11:02.519> when<00:11:02.720> they<00:11:02.880> are
• <00:11:03.200> as<00:11:03.320> Mary<00:11:03.680> described them when they
• are as Mary described them when they are as Mary described it's<00:11:04.880> it's<00:11:05.160

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• so<00:11:11.600> at<00:11:11.800> the<00:11:12.120> bottom<00:11:12.720>
• c> can<00:11:20.160> can<00:11:20.320> you<00:11:20.560> can<00:11:20.720>
• the old and<00:11:24.600> what<00:11:24.760> the<00:11:24.920> new<00:11:25.760>
• what<00:11:25.880> are<00:11:25.959> we<00:11:26.120> doing<00:11:26.399
• with with an actuary<00:11:30.600> to<00:11:31.160> look<00:11:31.320> at<00:11

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division of Long-Term Supports and Services presented its budget and program overview as part of the Department of Health and Human Services operating budget review. Leadership described the division’s three bureaus—Aging and Adult Services, Developmental Services, and Family-Centered Services—and explained that the division provides guidance, technical assistance, quality monitoring, and contracted provider oversight across the lifespan. Members also discussed staffing, with reported vacancy rates of 4% in Aging and Adult Services, 15% in Developmental Services, and 6% in Family-Centered Services; the division said the higher BDS vacancy rate is partly due to the small number of authorized positions. The governor’s budget had left eight positions unfunded in the division, including three in Aging and Adult Services and five in BDS. A major topic was the division’s roadmap initiatives, especially building a system of care for healthy aging and strengthening developmental disabilities systems through a new reimbursement rate structure. The division said it contracted with an actuary to study DD service costs and found rates had not been reviewed since 2017 and were significantly below actual costs and other states’ rates, contributing to provider shortages even when services are authorized. Members asked about the impact on service delivery and whether rates would need to rise overall; the division said its strategy is to focus on lower-cost services that help people remain in the community. The division also reported waiver enrollment figures, including about 4,161 people on the Choices for Independence waiver, 3,688 average nursing facility residents, 5,061 people on the DD waiver, 228 on the acquired brain disorder waiver, and 488 children on the in-home support waiver, while noting there is no funding waitlist but provider availability remains a constraint. The division highlighted IT modernization as a major accomplishment, especially moving Adult Protective Services and Developmental Services into the New Heights system. Officials said these changes improve case-note access, data retrieval, service authorization tracking, and transparency for providers, and they asked for future oversight discussion focused on IT leverage. Members noted that New Heights maintenance is budgeted in the Office of the Commissioner under class 27 and suggested better transparency on system costs and benefits. The division also reported that it closed out a long-running CMS corrective action plan for BDS on July 1, 2023, and said it is now focused on strengthening the system rather than compliance alone. Other discussion covered the Aging and Adult Services bureau’s name change from Elderly and Adult Services to Adult and Aging Services, intended to avoid negative connotations and better reflect preventative services. The bureau described Adult Protective Services trends involving scams, financial exploitation, self-neglect, and isolation, and explained that it administers the CFI waiver, determines medical eligibility for nursing facility level of care, and braids funding from Medicaid, state funds, Older Americans Act money, Social Service Block Grants, and other grants. Members asked about waiver growth targets and federal consequences if enrollment remains below projections; the division said it would explain the shortfall in a future waiver amendment and did not anticipate a federal penalty. The meeting ended without any votes or formal actions taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 3 is the section where we do create that new chapter of century code.
• This section creates a new chapter for the funding formula for all 11 campuses.
• For the current formula, for all 11 institutions based on the updated completions.
• And all 11 of us can have a part in doing that well.
• The cost of the program would apply to all 11.

Summary: The committee met to discuss higher education funding and capital building policy. Members first heard an update from NDUS Deputy Commissioner Lisa Johnson on low-producing academic programs. She described a proposed board policy using a five-year rolling window and thresholds of fewer than 10 undergraduate graduates or fewer than 5 graduate graduates, with programs flagged for three consecutive review periods going to the board. Possible outcomes would include continuation, continuation with modifications, inactivation, or termination. Members asked about how the review would account for program costs, service to other students, workforce demand, and the difference between inactivation and termination. Johnson said the board would consider broader factors and that campuses already do detailed program analysis. Several members also asked about cost savings and staffing impacts from program terminations, and Johnson said the board would try to provide more information later. The committee then received a report on the Capital Building Fund from Jamie Wilkie. He reviewed the program’s history, matching requirements, and recent uses, noting that about $334 million in state and matching dollars has been invested overall, with most going to deferred maintenance and extraordinary repairs. Members discussed whether the program is reducing deferred maintenance and requested updated systemwide data on deferred maintenance and campus space utilization. Wilkie said the board is considering a new study to update deferred maintenance figures, which are based on information more than 12 years old. He also reported that several institutions have used current biennium funds for projects such as residence hall renovations, health sciences housing, generators, and building repairs. Later, the committee began a detailed walkthrough of a draft bill that would replace the current higher education funding formula with an FTE-based model and also revise the capital building fund structure. The draft would use fall enrollment FTEs, add completion incentives for degrees in in-demand fields, and create a separate research funding component for UND and NDSU tied to doctoral completions and external research expenditures. Members raised concerns about the use of older data in the formula, the treatment of waivers, the weighting of professional and health sciences programs, and the use of CIP codes to define CTE and education incentives. The bill draft would also combine capital building fund tiers, broaden eligible uses for deferred maintenance and legislatively authorized projects, change matching requirements, repeal the old formula chapter and the capital pool, and transfer funds from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund into the capital building fund. No final votes were taken during the portion provided; the meeting was primarily discussion and review.

Transcript Highlights:

• For example, the study assumed an 11 cents per kilowatt hour rate in 2021.
• You can pass the 2024 code, the whole book, and you say, I want to take Chapter 11 out, which is the
• It is just the energy portions, or Chapter 11, which is where the energy lives in the IRC.
• Or Chapter 11, which is where the energy lives in the IRC. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• We are a chapter of the AGC.

Keywords: 959, house, all