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• So it's a very extensive close community that really talks a lot about the issues facing these rural
• Okay, at this time we’re going to go to our analysts, our primary committee analysts.
• of reasons, including that the primary role of the PRC is an economic regulator.
• I do know it is something that the Commission watches closely.
• Well, I have the privilege of just closing our first committee. Thank you for being here.

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• These collaborators help the department stay closely connected to local needs and identify challenges
• So far, we've looked at the primary reason for contact.
• So in closing, HB 7021 is delivering.
• So we have a close working relationship with the Department of Education, and so we'll be working that
• So we have a close working relationship with the Department of Education, and so we'll be working that

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive an update from the Florida Department of Children and Families on implementation of House Bill 7021, which revised the Baker Act and Marchman Act and was funded with a $50 million appropriation. Deputy Assistant Secretary Bill Hardin reported that the department has updated reference guides, training, administrative rules, and forms; launched regional behavioral health collaboratives; and created the Office of Children’s Behavioral Health Ombudsman. He said early data show continued declines in Baker Act use, high diversion rates from involuntary examinations through 988, mobile response teams, and care coordination, along with generally positive provider feedback on changes such as allowing psychiatric nurses to initiate emergency treatment orders and clarifying the 72-hour examination period. Hardin also described Marchman Act changes, including a streamlined petition process, remote testimony, improved discharge planning, and a new annual data report. He said the department has completed or is completing multiple training courses for providers and law enforcement, and has adopted or is finalizing numerous rules and forms. He reported that the regional collaboratives are identifying common statewide needs such as service capacity, resource sharing, funding flexibility, and peer support, while the ombudsman office is handling complaints and helping families navigate services. Members asked about whether the current funding is sufficient, future budget needs, outreach for the new ombudsman office, and services for juveniles. Hardin said DCF has posted legislative budget requests for additional forensic FACT services and short-term residential treatment beds, including children’s beds, and noted the ombudsman office is staffed with two FTEs and supported through existing complaint-management and regional systems. He said outreach is being done through regional collaboratives and coordination with other agencies, especially the Department of Education, and that juvenile transport and placement issues have improved with the new law. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• Many of you work with us very closely, but we're the operating arm of Lieutenant Governor Inworth's Military
• We work very closely with the chairman of this committee and the chairman of the House Military and Veterans
• Connections in Alabama to the military, including service and those combat support roles abroad and close
• in Alabama in 1954 for... winning the primary in Alabama for Attorney General and then was assassinated
• We're going to close the second floor of... going to close the second floor of the museum as soon as

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• THE TWO PRIMARY ONES ARE CLASS ONE. DRINKING WATER SOURCE. CLASS THREE IF IT'S USE TO RECREATION.
• GRANT PROGRAMS AND LOOKING AT WHERE WE WILL GET THE BIGGEST DECREASE IN NUTRIENTS AND WE WILL LOOK AT CLOSE
• WE KNOW WHAT THE TOTAL LOADING REDUCTION NEEDS TO BE AND IT WILL INCLUDE LARGER PROJECTS LOCATED IN CLOSE
• THAT'S KIND OF THE PRIMARY FUNDING POT.
• YES SENATOR SMITH YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Senator Smith: THANK YOU MADAM CHAIR I WANT TO CLOSE WITH A

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• Darby to close on the bill. I move passage.
• Johnson to close on the bill as amended.
• Wilson to close on our bill. Thank you, Mr.
• Closing the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Bhojani to close on the bill. Mr.

Bills: HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, SB304, SB608, SB2312, SB494, SB530, HB45, HB2520, HB35, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB 1119, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB4042, HB4490, HB1731, HB2607, HB3689, HB1788, HB1612, HB138, HB15, HB1971, HB1338, HB2989, HB267, HB 1201, HB2954, HB5265, HB1804, HB5061, HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• We've got probably close to 5,000 National Guard troops called up right now.
• So we're very close to the amount that's needed to fully fund these requests.
• Molly Voiles: I'm going to get very close to the mic with my voice.
• You got very close there.
• In closing, I ask that you seriously consider... I'm 82 years old.

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• So my position on it is I don't see xylazine as primary, and we have DEA agents to work with us and a
• desire to control the presence, and we have these mechanisms related to drug control, and I'm many close
• And we were with the medical—it was always, you know, the heroin, the cocaine and, you know, the primary
• One primary area that would be more advantageous for me to get is the boards of pharmacy, if anyone has
• And we will be working closely with you all to ensure that we'll be working closely with you all to ensure

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Summary: The working group on best practices for oversight and enforcement met for its first session and focused on xylazine, including its legal veterinary uses, its appearance in the illicit drug supply, and whether it should be classified as a controlled substance. Members discussed the distinction between pharmaceutical-grade and non-pharmaceutical-grade xylazine, the role of international/illicit sourcing, and the limits of state-level regulation if the substance is already being added to fentanyl or other drugs outside the Commonwealth. The Department of Public Health representative summarized the agency’s view that scheduling xylazine could follow the “ironclad law of prohibition” and push the market toward other, potentially worse substances, and said DPH opposed straight scheduling in favor of education, support, and harm-reduction approaches. Veterinary members explained how xylazine is used in large-animal and research settings, why it is useful, and why federal-style scheduling could create practical burdens for veterinarians who work in the field. They also described reversal agents such as yohimbine and atipamezole (Antisedan), and noted that xylazine is not commonly used in small-animal practice. Several members raised questions about how much xylazine is actually used legally in Massachusetts, whether boards of pharmacy or distributors could provide useful data, and what other states have done. Arizona and Florida were mentioned as possible examples for further research, along with the need to examine stakeholder opposition and any effects on legitimate veterinary practice. The group agreed to divide into two subgroups: one focused on oversight and regulation of production/distribution, and another on whether xylazine should be classified as a controlled substance and what penalties, if any, should apply. Staff said they would circulate notes, a draft PowerPoint template, and a shared folder, with members asked to submit materials by December 2, draft materials due December 4, and final approval by December 9 ahead of the next public meeting on December 11. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, a second, and unanimous closure.

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• And so, again, this might identify the mom as the primary client, but perhaps she has a mom who's really
• And they work very closely with the WRSP programs to provide a lot of clinical services boots on the
• And so they provide some similar services for folks that have mental health, with a primary focus on
• when I say providers, I mean anyone across the state who is treating individuals: obstetricians, primary
• And then closes the loop with the provider.

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Summary: The meeting focused on maternal health and behavioral health services for pregnant and postpartum people in Connecticut. Dr. Fatmata Williams of DSS gave an update on the Husky maternity payment bundle, explaining that it was created in response to worsening maternal and neonatal outcomes and racial disparities. She said the bundle, launched in 2025, shifts payment away from fee-for-service toward prospective case rates, quality measures, and shared savings, while covering services such as doulas and maintaining access to behavioral health and other non-pregnancy-related care outside the bundle. She noted 26 maternity practices are participating, quarterly quality reports have been distributed, reconciliation is planned for 2026, and DSS is considering refinements such as adding newborns, revisiting shared losses, and possibly expanding to FQHCs after further stakeholder review. Shelly Nolan of DMHAS then described the state’s women’s services and recovery continuum, including pregnant and parenting treatment programs, women’s recovery support programs, community transition support with rent subsidies, the Proud program, REACH navigation, recovery houses, and outpatient services. She emphasized that many programs are under capacity and that DMHAS uses a no-wrong-door approach, real-time bed availability, technical assistance, and training to improve access. She also reviewed initiatives tied to substance-exposed pregnancies and safe sleep, secure storage, naloxone distribution, reproductive health integration, breastfeeding support, and upcoming conferences and trainings. She said the department works closely with DCF and community partners to reduce stigma and improve family-centered care. Beth Garrigan presented on the Access Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms program, a statewide consultation service for providers serving pregnant and postpartum individuals up to 12 months after delivery. She said the program offers real-time psychiatric consultation, referral support, and one-time face-to-face assessments, and has provided more than 4,300 consultations and resource/referral support to over 700 individuals since 2022. Members and legislators praised the service and discussed how it helps providers connect patients to care, follow up on referrals, and address barriers such as fit, stigma, and workflow. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with plans for the next meeting on June 8 and a request for Dr. Williams’ slides to be posted online.

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• And our primary focus is South Florida as it pertains to real estate development.
• And what I think's missed in a lot of this discussion is the primary land that Garcia and Mr.
• Kellam owns Discussion is the primary land that Garcia and Mr.
• And I'll close by saying one of the things I'm very proud of personally is my relationship with him.
• Kellam, for your closing remarks. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first took up the appointment of Joshua Kellum to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellum described his background in diversified land, agricultural, materials, and real estate operations and said he views himself as a conservationist. Senators questioned him closely about his development background, the balance of perspectives on the commission, his vote supporting the black bear hunt, and the use of Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds for the “Yes on 2” campaign. Supporters argued he is primarily a land steward and conservation-minded landowner, while opponents said the commission is already dominated by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kellum’s confirmation, with Senator Smith voting no and the rest of the voting members in favor. The committee then received a presentation from FWC on implementation of recently enacted boating and vessel laws. Bill Holcomb outlined changes under SB 1388 (the Boater Freedom Act), including limits on vessel stops and boarding, a new Florida Freedom Boater Safety Inspection decal, and revised rules for Springs Protection Zones. He also reviewed SB 164 on derelict and at-risk vessels, including new enforcement tools, a long-term anchoring permit, and updated penalties; HB 289, Lucy’s Law, which strengthens boating safety penalties and education requirements; SB 830 on the disposition of migrant vessels; and HB 735 on water access facilities and boating infrastructure. Holcomb said FWC is in rulemaking, training officers, and updating forms and permitting systems to implement the laws. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and whether penalties go back to the state, and about the Springs Protection Zone standard. Holcomb said the state can recover removal costs from responsible owners and that the new springs standard requires “significant harm” and that vessel activity be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make those determinations. He said Silver Glen Springs remains a proposed zone but was paused pending the new criteria and rulemaking. The committee took no further action on the presentation and adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• We anticipate the actual spending for the program will be close to the projected total.
• The legislature incorporated additional administrative funds in the first year to allow us to work closely
• I'm sure we'll be in close contact as we move into budget negotiations. negotiations.
• pays faculty who are in the room, on the floor, and at the bedside, training our next generation of primary
• The vast majority have entered long-term primary care practice.

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• So we'll move on, since we have no primary witnesses in support, we'll move on to me too's.
• “Partnering with support has enabled us to have school food become one of our primary channels for wholesale
• yesterday, the day before, I opened up—I read the news several times during the day…” become one of our primary
• So with that, I'll allow you to close. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Senator.
• Furthermore, the department often makes key decisions behind closed doors without providing the public

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture heard five bills and took up four consent items. AB 312 would shorten from six months to three months the time agricultural commissioners must hold proceeds from the sale of seized agricultural commodities before unclaimed funds go to the county general fund. The author said it is a narrow administrative change that preserves existing ownership and recovery protections; there was no opposition, and the bill advanced on a 5-0 vote. AB 1731 would create the California Healthy Food Procurement Fund Program to connect schools with California farmers and food businesses through an approved vendor system and procurement support, with a priority for climate-smart agricultural practices. Supporters included school nutrition, farm, environmental, and consumer groups, as well as a rural school district and a farm that described the bill as helping local markets and student access to fresh food. Senators raised questions about climate-smart eligibility and school budgets, but the bill was supported and passed 5-0 to Appropriations. AB 2380 would raise the maximum county fee used to support county agricultural commissioner operations, with a three-year phase-in. The author and the county commissioners’ association said the increase is needed because fees have not been updated in decades and the work is essential for pest control, pesticide enforcement, and public safety. The bill passed 4-0. The committee also heard AB 1603, as amended, which would require DPR to list PFOS pesticides in the pesticide use reporting database and share the information with county agricultural commissioners; the author and supporters described it as a transparency measure, while agricultural and industry groups said they would remove opposition once amendments were in print. It passed 4-1. The four consent items—AB 1711, AB 2326, AB 2685, and AB 2778—were also approved.

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• recruitment incentives to strengthen the rural health care workforce pipeline, expanding access to primary
• You know, start fundings available to expand access to primary and dental care behavior, health, maternal
• So we'll be working closely with with legislative partners on that aspect of it in terms of the grant
• high-level of the initiatives that will focus on workforce, expose, focus on expanding access to primary
• time to implement that for policy was enacted prior to the date of application. >> One more follow-up close

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• There are two primary ways that services are delivered under MA.
• </c><00:14:57.240><c> ways</c> either so there are two primary ways either so there are two primary ways
• It has a few primary functions.
• It has a few primary functions.
• It has a few primary functions.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I reserve my right to close.
• Chair, I reserve my right to close. Thank you.
• Are we sure that you reserve the right to close, I guess? Okay, I reserve the right to close.
• Chairman Capriglione closes. Is there any objection?
• And I'll just close by giving an example.

Bills: HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access

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• Senator Vandana Slatter [member_15952]: Particularly in primary care, and we've got rising patient costs
• So go ahead and close public testimony on 5988, and let's move on to 5917 with the staff report, please
• We'll go ahead and close out public testimony on 5917. And we'll go back to the top.
• We'll go ahead and close out public hearing on 5395 and move on to 5915. Let's see here.
• In my role, I oversee payer contracting and work closely with how claims payment requirements function

Summary: The Health Care and Wellness Committee held a public hearing on several bills and a joint memorial. SB 5915 would update the health technology assessment program by adding technologies recommended for Medicare populations or in national guidelines to the review priority list, requiring broader evidence review for life-threatening or rare diseases, and setting timelines for posting and deciding review requests. Supporters, including rare disease advocates and providers, said the current process is outdated and too rigid; the bill was then held for later action. SJM 8002 urged Congress to strengthen original Medicare, oppose privatization, add benefits like dental, vision, and hearing, and reduce Medicare Advantage overpayments and fraud. Supporters from labor and senior groups argued it would protect beneficiaries and send a message to federal officials; the memorial was also held after testimony. The committee also heard SB 5395 on prior authorization. Staff explained it would tighten notice requirements, require a licensed clinician—not AI alone—to deny requests based on medical necessity, add transparency around policy changes, and change how retrospective denials are treated. The prime sponsor and provider groups said the bill was a negotiated compromise meant to reduce delays and inappropriate denials, while insurers were generally neutral but sought a narrow amendment. Testifiers described prior authorization as a major source of delay and administrative burden, and the bill was held after public testimony. SB 5845 would require carriers to pay or deny clean claims within 30 days, set timelines for non-clean claims and information requests, and allow penalties for repeated noncompliance. Hospitals, physicians, and health systems supported it as a way to improve predictable payment, while insurers were neutral and asked for a narrow amendment; the bill was also held. The committee heard SB 6025, which would change the definition of fetal death so gestational age is calculated using the best clinically accurate age rather than the last menstrual period. Obstetric and nursing witnesses said the current law can force inaccurate records and unnecessary burdens on grieving families, while opponents objected to the bill’s abortion-related definitions. The bill was held after testimony. Finally, SB 5988 would authorize the Department of Health to continue accrediting opioid treatment programs and charge fees to support that work. The department and the sponsor said the measure would preserve a patient-centered accreditation option amid budget pressure, and the committee closed testimony and held the bill.

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• </c> whether the first in the nation primary whether the first in the nation primary had<00:39:40.079
• So, comparing years with the primary and without the primary for those months surrounding the primary
• Close enough.
• </c> uh due to COVID in terms of closed uh due to COVID in terms of closed sales.<01:39:37.679><c> Um
• Um, it may increase in closed sales.

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• So data harmonization is a primary, primary value in the research that we do and fund across institutions
• How would you close those gaps?
• Always going down in the next session and being pretty close to zero.
• I'm going to get very close to the mic with my voice.
• Good afternoon, my name is Cara McMichael, you got very close to us.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We, as a state, need to close the gap faster.
• that are so close together that it's not going to matter very much what you do, or that...
• Yeah, I'll just say, let me just close with one quick comment. It's important.
• Let me just close with one quick comment. It's important.
• In closing, California stands at a critical juncture. The science is clear. We know what works.

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• I will turn it back to the author for close.
• Let's move this into your close to answer. Okay. Yeah, answer and close.
• Let me do that and then I'll go to my close. Let's move this into your close to answer. Thank you.
• It's like really close in the supply chain.
• It's like really close in the supply chain.

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• The next six slides relate to the primary government of the state.
• The next six slides relate to the primary government of the state.
• Staff to close this finding out. Okay.
• I can tell you we've worked very closely with North Carolina. We work very closely with Oklahoma.
• We work very closely with Louisiana.

Summary: The committee met to adopt prior minutes and reports from its executive and standing committees, including counties and municipalities, educational institutions, and state agencies. Those reports covered routine audit activity, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, and several state agency audit items. The committee also reviewed and adopted the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2025 and the related single audit report, both presented by Legislative Audit staff. The state financial report showed unmodified opinions on the state’s financial statements and described total assets of about $41.9 billion and liabilities of about $11.1 billion, along with retirement system assets of $39.9 billion and a net pension liability of $9 billion. Two material weaknesses were identified: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and a Division of Workforce Services methodology change for unemployment-related estimates that was not properly documented or approved. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed; it resulted in 33 findings, 14 with questioned costs totaling $16.6 million, and qualified opinions for the Summer EBT program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Members questioned agency officials in detail about the Summer EBT questioned costs, DHS unresolved findings, broadband grant documentation, cyber security controls, workers’ compensation liabilities, and child care funding and reporting. DHS explained that the Summer EBT issue involved drawing federal funds in advance rather than as benefits were redeemed, and said the process has been corrected. Broadband officials said the questioned $6.6 million reflected documentation-detail disagreements across many invoices rather than missing payments. OST officials described new logging, endpoint detection, and phishing-training efforts, and DFA and Education officials addressed specific audit findings and corrective actions. The committee ultimately moved to hold the two large statewide reports over until the August meeting for further review, with discussion continuing on whether to release some agency staff in the meantime.