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• This is about employment contracts.
• Chair. employment contracts and essentially employment contracts and essentially what<00:18:32.880>
• what house bill 424 does uh as amended what house bill 424 does uh as amended by<00:18:36.559>
• And if a faculty member were to opt out of a six-year contract but was in for the six-year contract and
• This is about a performance employment contract.

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Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 305, which would clarify and expand a healthcare workforce bill to explicitly include physician assistants and dietitians in efforts to address shortages, especially in rural areas. Rep. Fleming said the change was intended to help with Medicaid-related needs such as diabetes care and noted a decline in dietitian internship applications. Rep. Roarx supported the bill, emphasizing the value of dietitians in helping patients make practical nutrition changes. The bill received a unanimous favorable expression, 14-0, and was reported to the House floor. The committee then considered House Bill 427, which would create statewide 60-credit-hour transfer pathways for high-demand bachelor’s degree programs under the Council on Postsecondary Education. Rep. Grossl explained the bill is meant to prevent students from losing major credit when transferring between KCTCS and four-year institutions, using nursing as an example. Questions focused on rigor, dual credit, how high-demand programs would be selected, and the July 1, 2026 implementation date; the sponsor said CPE and faculty would map curricula and align standards. The Kentucky Student Rights Coalition testified in support, saying the bill would help students complete degrees faster and make credits count toward majors. HB 427 also passed unanimously, 14-0, with favorable expression. The committee then took up House Bill 424, as amended by a committee substitute. Rep. Tipton said the substitute removed language allowing up to six-year contracts and instead set up a process for four-year contracts and periodic performance reviews for faculty, including presidents, at public postsecondary institutions. He said the bill is intended to give universities clearer authority to remove underperforming employees and be more efficient with taxpayer dollars. Several faculty witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it would erode tenure protections, create arbitrary performance standards, and harm recruitment, retention, and academic freedom. The committee adopted the substitute and heard testimony, but no final vote on HB 424 is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• A1 amendment is adopted. Now we have in front of us Senate File 1449 as amended.
• questions on the dreim oral Amendment questions on the dreim oral Amendment Senator<00:15:51.319
• the committee to move the A1 amendment the committee to move the A1 amendment to<01:41:57.360>
• <01:42:10.880> all Champion moves the A1 Amendment all Champion moves the A1 Amendment all
• opposed say nay all right did amendment opposed say nay all right did amendment is<01:42:18.239>

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• That's how we issue contracts.
• and the new bridges contract.
• Part of what's going forward with the STIP and MTIP amendments is a $50 million contract to design the
• Part of what's going forward with the STIP and MTIP amendments is a $50 million contract to design the
• Part of what's going forward with the STIP and MTIP amendments is a $50 million contract to design the

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• We will adopt the proposed amendments from the Department of Human Services and the proposed amendments
• The recommendation is to pass with amendments, adopting the proposed amendments of the Office of Consumer
• <00:02:53.879> we measure is to pass with amendments we measure is to pass with amendments
• > the Amendment Amendment uh changing the Amendment Amendment uh changing the implementation<00:03
• Okay, passing with amendments.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making and hearing sessions on February 25, 2025, on several measures. In decision-making, the committee passed with amendments SP 588 SD1, SP 1245 SD1 (pharmacists), SB 1287 (transparency), and SP 1298 SD1 (recycling), generally adopting agency-requested or technical amendments and in several cases pushing the effective date far into the future to keep the bills moving. The committee deferred SP 1149 SD1 and SP 281 SD1 for one day, and indefinitely deferred SP 1286 SD1 on motor vehicles after noting no supportive or opposing testimony and that the Office of Consumer Protection wanted to work further with the introducer. In the later hearing on consumer-protection-related measures, the committee heard testimony on SB 419 (insurance), SB 942 (rental applications), and SB 1142 (insurance proceeds). SB 419 would require auto insurance to cover replacement of a damaged child passenger restraint system; the Attorney General’s office suggested language to avoid contract impairment, and the measure was advanced with amendments. SB 942 would bar landlords from rejecting applicants solely for lack of a recent paycheck if they can show sufficient liquid assets or unearned income; testimony was largely supportive, with Realtors asking for clarifying amendments to protect their fiduciary duties, while a witness opposed those changes as an unnecessary burden on retirees and elders. SB 1142 would impose requirements on mortgage services for disbursing insurance proceeds after damage to residential property; DCCA and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement supported it, and the committee advanced it with technical amendments and a defective effective date. Across the actions, the committee repeatedly voted to pass measures with amendments, with the chair voting aye and, on SB 942, the vice chair voting with reservations over the Realtors’ amendments. No measures were rejected in the portions provided, and the committee adjourned after adopting the recommendations.

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• <00:01:37.120> as technical non-substantive amendments as technical non-substantive amendments
• pass with amendments. Chair votes aye. pass with amendments. Chair votes aye.
• , recommendation pass with amendments, recommendation pass with amendments, chair<00:04:12.360>
• with amendments. Chair votes aye. with amendments. Chair votes aye.
• consultants leave when the contract consultants leave when the contract ends. ends. ends.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2045 relating to combat sports and recommended passage with SD1. Members adopted requested changes from DCCA and the boxing commission, including clarifying that the onsite medical professional must be a licensed physician, specifying when a deputy combat sports commissioner must file a written report, removing the combat sports registry language and ambulance requirement, clarifying promoter payment requirements, and requiring advance coordination with the nearest emergency room or hospital. The bill also makes technical amendments and sets an effective date of July 1, 2050. The measure passed unanimously among members present, with Senators Fukunaga and Kim excused. The joint hearing then considered SB 2187 relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Testimony was brief and largely in support, and the committees agreed to pass the bill with SD1, making technical non-substantive amendments and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. The committees voted to adopt the recommendation, with members present voting aye and some senators excused. A longer portion of the hearing focused on several economic development measures, including SB 2072 on tourism, SB 3049 on a trade-oriented production capacity grant program, and SB 3166 and SB 3167 involving technology development and the blue economy. SB 2072 drew questions about cost, benefit, and the practicality of promoting Michelin-star restaurants in Hawaii. SB 3049 received broad support from DBEDT, HTDC, chambers, and industry groups, but members questioned whether a new grant program was needed, why DBEDT could not do it without legislation, and whether the state should instead use existing entities like HTDC; the discussion also covered matching funds, likely beneficiaries, and administrative capacity. SB 3166 and SB 3167 were supported by technology and ocean-sector witnesses who said the state needs coordinated planning, specialized expertise, and support for advanced manufacturing and ocean innovation, but members raised concerns about relying on third-party consultants, duplication of existing public capacity, ethics, cost, and whether the work should instead be done by state staff or existing institutions. No final votes on the later bills were captured in the transcript excerpt.

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• So I respectfully request um that you uh support the amendment and that you uh support the amendment
• I wish to replace that bill with the amendment. I wish to replace that bill with the amendment.
• attention and an additional amendment. attention and an additional amendment.
• that we don't need further amendment on? that we don't need further amendment on?
• Because remember, insurance is a contract. You make a contract that insurance car.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We'll be accepting committee amendments.
• We had an opposed-and-less-amended position, but are now moved to neutral based on the senator's amendments
• It's an opposed unless amended.
• I will be accepting the committee amendments today.
• So we are taking amendments to try to address that concern.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 331 by Sen. Menjivar, which would require large-group health plans to cover hearing aids for children. The author and supporters described the bill as a long-running effort to address a developmental emergency and reduce out-of-pocket costs for families, while opponents were absent. Testimony from parents, advocates, medical experts, and organizations emphasized the importance of early access to hearing aids; committee members voiced strong support, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The committee then heard SB 608, also by Sen. Menjivar, to expand access to condoms in school-based health centers and related settings and to prevent barriers such as ID checks. Supporters, including students and school health advocates, argued the bill would improve sexual health and reduce stigma, while opponents from family and faith groups argued it would undermine parental authority and normalize early sexual activity. The bill was supported by committee members and moved forward on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Next, SB 971 by Sen. Choi proposed community-based healthy aging partnerships for older adults, with testimony from the California Senior Legislature and supporters from aging and dementia organizations. The measure was described as voluntary and focused on connection, independence, and local collaboration; there was no opposition, and the committee moved it on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 869 by Sen. Weber Pierson, which would require warning icons and statements on chain restaurant menus for beverages with very high added sugar content. Supporters framed it as a transparency and public health measure, while restaurant and beverage industry representatives opposed it unless amended, citing cost and menu-space concerns; the bill was nevertheless moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations after a roll call vote, with some members voting no and the measure placed on call. The committee also considered SB 950 by Sen. Weber Pierson, aimed at ensuring timely coverage of FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on commercial plans. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association and a patient advocate, said the bill would reduce delays and barriers to care, while health plan representatives opposed it over step therapy and utilization-management concerns. Members discussed the limited treatment window and the need for early access, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. In addition, SB 490 by Sen. Umberg would set timelines for DHCS investigations of unlicensed sober living homes and allow counties to assist if the department cannot act in time; supporters from Anaheim and a patient-brokering survivor described serious abuse and oversight gaps, while county behavioral health representatives opposed the county role as an unfunded and potentially liability-creating burden. After discussion, the bill was also moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1037 by Sen. Weber Pierson on health insurance affordability and rate review, with supporters arguing it would tie premium increases more closely to affordability targets and public reporting; the transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on that measure.

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• Walsh of Peabody offers an amendment. Mr.
• The amendment is adopted. Question: Shall the bill be passed to be engrossed as amended?
• When the amendment is taken, it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays.
• I hope that you will join me in voting yes on this amendment. Question on the amendment.
• None in the negative; the amendment is adopted.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with routine ceremonial business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of several resolutions, such as congratulations to the Williamsburg Grange on its 125th anniversary and to Fire Captain Melissa Blodgett on her retirement. The chamber also concurred in a Senate petition to establish a sick leave bank for a Bristol County Sheriff’s Department employee and suspended Joint Rule 12 to advance local petitions, including one involving the Dalton Fire District and another renaming a Chelmsford bridge. The main floor action centered on several Ways and Means bills. The House advanced a bill amending laws relative to individuals with disabilities, replacing outdated and offensive terminology in the General Laws with person-first language; members spoke at length in support, emphasizing dignity, inclusion, and the bill’s non-substantive nature. The bill was engrossed by a roll call vote, 152-0. The House also took up and engrossed a bill to improve Massachusetts home care, which would create a licensing and oversight framework for private-pay home care agencies, establish standards for contracts, background checks, training, insurance, and consumer protections, and create advisory committees to guide implementation. An amendment establishing a Family Caregiver Commission was adopted 154-0, and the bill itself was then engrossed 153-1. In addition, the House passed or engrossed several other measures, including a bill authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to land in Sharon, a sick leave bank bill for a Trial Court employee, a Marblehead parking fines bill, a Hingham municipal property bill for a center for active living, and a Taunton bill allowing continued employment of Police Chief Edward J. Walsh. The chamber also handled numerous calendar items, holding or passing over many while advancing a few. The session ended with a special adjournment in memory of former Representative George L. Sacco Jr., and the House adjourned to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• It took the DOE about a year to contract, so we have a signed contract that allocated these funds for
• This resolution was introduced before, known as the Green Amendment.
• I understand there's only been amendments or changes to the title within the amendment, or the resolution
• We're back again with the Green Amendment.
• have these wells, do you know if there are contracts that they have as far as the reclamation?

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• I accept the committee amendments. Sorry, sorry. That's okay. Thank you, Chair and members.
• I accept the committee amendments to this bill and appreciate the work put in by committee staff.
• And with the amendments, you have my support.
• Motion is due pass as amended. Can we call the roll?
• The motion is due pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations. Bains, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on April 21 and heard three bills. AB 1819 by Assemblymember Sanchez would require buildings serving 50 or more people to have an automated external defibrillator on site. Sanchez said the bill is intended to protect older adults and other community members by improving access to life-saving emergency equipment; supporters included recreation and park districts and respiratory care professionals. The committee members present voted in favor, and the bill was passed as amended and re-referred to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members. AB 1983 by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio would create an optional sequential repayment method for continuing care retirement communities, allowing entrance fee repayments to be made in the order residents leave rather than waiting for a specific unit to be reoccupied. Rubio and Erickson Senior Living argued the change would make repayments more predictable and equitable while preserving consumer protections. Support also came from LeadingAge California and the California Assisted Living Association. The committee approved the bill and sent it to Human Services, again holding the roll open for later votes. AB 2037 by Assemblymember Patterson would establish a pilot grant program to help seniors and people with disabilities harden their homes against wildfire risk, with Patterson describing it as a way to support property maintenance and reduce wildfire spread. The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, AARP California, and local officials testified in support, and committee members accepted amendments to add another county to the pilot. The committee voted to pass the bill as amended and re-refer it to Appropriations. After the initial votes, add-on votes were recorded and the committee adjourned.

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• with what comes next so that contract with what comes next so that contract has<00:36:26.200>
• Are there any amendments for this bill? I do not see amendments.
• you know entering into a new contract you know entering into a new contract for<00:58:11.720>
• <01:09:43.040> because um put out the two amendments because um put out the two amendments
• But I offer two amendments here.

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• I believe you have an amendment? Yes, okay.
• Any discussion on the amendment? So, Mr. Chairman, Representative Clark. ...the amendment? So, Mr.
• I'm looking at the amendment, the original amendment, here, Representative Stanridge, and it says...
• Any more discussion on the amendment? I have a motion on the amendment.
• The amendment passes. We're back on. The amendment passes. We're back on the bill.

Bills: HB1, HB247, HB1

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• So we certainly heard your feedback, and we hope that revisions to the contract amendments will be reflective
• So we certainly heard your feedback, and we hope that revisions to the contract amendments will be reflective
• So we certainly heard your feedback, and we hope that revisions to the contract amendments will be reflective
• So we certainly heard your feedback, and we hope that revisions to the contract amendments will be reflective
• So we certainly heard your feedback, and we hope that revisions to the contract amendments will be reflective

Bills: HF3378

Keywords: human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

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• contract. We have a developer agreement. contract. We have a developer agreement.
• to amend the bill. to amend the bill.
• How much is that<01:22:36.800> contract? that contract? that contract?
• portion is is she intends to contract portion is is she intends to contract that<01:23:46.000>
• special project as well as the contract special project as well as the contract and<01:24:19.520

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• Under current law, there are limits to contracts and contract amendments such that they can’t go beyond
• <00:12:32.079> and um there are limits to contracts and um there are limits to contracts and
• contract<00:12:32.959> amendments<00:12:34.000> um<00:12:34.720> such<00:12:35.040
• However, without the DE amendment.
• <01:40:32.960> that make a few remarks on the amendment that make a few remarks on the amendment

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• user list for our technology contracts user list for our technology contracts as<00:01:47.680>
• So our value to Minnesota: we have cost and time-saving contracts and programs.
• So our value to Minnesota: we have cost and time-saving contracts and programs.
• So our value to Minnesota: we have cost and time-saving contracts and programs.
• all that time and energy on the contract all that time and energy on the contract um<00:07:27.199

Keywords: 1183, house

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• At our district, we contract with both union and non-union contractors.
• I would like to start by accepting the committee amendments.
• We view these amendments as an important first step.
• We view these amendments as an important first step.
• There are in the CSU proposed amendments.

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• the amendment.
• Amendment the amendment is 0029 H Amendment the amendment is 0029 H printed<00:48:19.119> in<00
• is a contract when you say a contract is a contract and<01:14:58.159> I<01:14:58.360> get<
• This has to do with terminating a contract when a contract is over.
• <04:11:47.119> the<04:11:47.279> amendment<04:11:47.960> is Amendment the amendment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• L4, which was a contract number eight with DHS and EMS, L-I-N-Q, is held for today's meeting.
• Representative Richardson is releasing his hold on this contract.
• I move adoption of the report, including review of contract number eight in L-4.
• Item C-1 is an amendment by Senator Irvin to the Department of Health.
• Item C-2 is an amendment by Senator Mark Johnson to the Office of the Treasurer.

Summary: The committee first took up several subcommittee reports. The Claims Review Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee report was adopted after noting two Department of Corrections settlement reviews and one affirmed denial/dismissal by the Claims Commission. The JBC Personnel Subcommittee report was also adopted, covering governor’s letters and amendments, with items related to the Auditor of State and Lieutenant Governor sent back for further review and one Lieutenant Governor amendment not passing. Next, the peer review subcommittee report was adopted after discussion of various temporary appropriations, ARPA and infrastructure-related appropriations, reserve fund transfers, and a resource reallocation. Two DHS-related items were held, including a discretionary grants item and a contract with DHS and EMS/LINQ; one hold was later released after additional information was provided. A member asked about returned ARPA funds, and staff explained the money was being returned to the federal government because it was not fully expended within the federal time frame. The committee then discussed several bills and amendments with special language, including Senate Bills 63, 67, and 73 and House Bills 1089, 1090, and 1093, along with amendments to the Department of Health, the Office of the Treasurer, and the State Board of Election Commission. Leadership warned that holds on bills should be resolved by the following Thursday or be released, and members were encouraged to work with agencies and notify leadership if agencies were not responsive. The meeting then adjourned.

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• , there is a presumption that contract, there is a presumption that they<00:02:32.040> have<00
• <00:06:36.200> down defenders of the Seventh Amendment down defenders of the Seventh Amendment
• amended amended uh<00:09:47.480> by<00:09:47.600> the<00:09:47.680> committee<00
• He has a staff of 100 people, 30 contracted medical and food services individuals.
• , sign contracts, sign contracts, join<00:53:41.560> the<00:53:41.640> military, join

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