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• Moving to having that required and utilized for the kits that are collected.
• And it's not us, not the crime lab specifically utilizing it.
• So there's no quality control.
• I have very limited information on that, but it is a program that we utilize quite often.
• And so we have utilized funds from NamUs to help identify individuals. And I'll let you go.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• “Moving to having that required and utilized for the kits that are collected.
• And it’s not us, not the crime lab specifically utilizing it.
• So there’s no quality control.
• I have very limited information on that, but it is a program that we utilize quite often.
• And so we have utilized funds from NamUs to help identify individuals. And I'll let you go.

Summary: The committee met with representatives from the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an update on operations, staffing, technology, and major projects. Crime lab officials said the new facility is on schedule and under budget, with completion expected at the end of July next year and phased move-in beginning around August 1. They described the current building as overcrowded and outdated, and said the new lab will expand workspace, improve workflow, double morgue autopsy tables, and allow new technologies such as 3D firearms microscopy, improved drug testing for emerging synthetic drugs, and enhanced fingerprint visualization. Officials also said the lab has been able to hire positions tied to the 2023 overdose-autopsy law and that recruitment for medical examiners and fellows has improved, including two new medical examiners starting in August and a successful new fellowship program. Members asked about rapid DNA, CODIS, forensic genealogy, sexual assault kit backlogs, and staffing. The lab said rapid DNA is in final testing with Faulkner and Saline counties and could go live by the end of July, which would make Arkansas one of the first states to do so. Officials explained that CODIS is used routinely, with DNA profiles from qualifying cases uploaded automatically and audited regularly, and cited it as a key investigative tool. On forensic genealogy, they said Arkansas currently relies on private labs such as Othram, Bode, and DNA Labs International, and is exploring whether to bring that capability in-house in the future. They reported that the sexual assault kit backlog from around 2016 has been cleared and that the lab is now meeting the statutory 60-day turnaround time, with kits tracked through a barcode-based system for transparency. The committee also discussed overdose data and confidentiality. The lab said a new overdose dashboard is being developed with the Office of State Technology and should go live by the end of the year, using newly available reporting data to help public health and law enforcement target prevention efforts. Members praised a recent law allowing toxicology information to be shared with the state drug director and another law protecting coroner records and toxicology reports from public release during criminal investigations; lab officials said both changes have been very helpful. The meeting ended with no votes or formal actions on the crime lab items, and the chair announced an August site visit to the Lake Conway dam project.

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• ,<00:02:59.200> and personnel, equipment, utilities, and personnel, equipment, utilities,
• So this is corrective action from our state government on controlling curriculum, controlling local level
• This is corrective action from our state government on controlling curriculum, controlling local level
• Sorry, I sound horrible, but this is a job to control how long this meeting goes. >> Mr.
• horrible, but this is a job to control horrible, but this is a job to control how<01:14:07.920><

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• With the big barriers that we faced like cost, capital, control, and compliance, zoning should be one
• that we faced like cost Capital control that we faced like cost Capital control and<00:10:43.560
• So a duplex would mean your combination of controls need to allow for 3,000-foot building.
• So a duplex would mean your combination of controls need to allow for a 3,000-foot building.
• <00:43:45.680> you you can do whatever bult controls you you can do whatever bult controls

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:23:44.840> agency the Minnesota Pollution Control agency the Minnesota Pollution Control
• I'm the Government Relations Director for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• These are all good things and should be enacted or fully utilized.
• These are all good things and should be enacted or fully utilized.
• from from uh from the pollution control from from uh from the pollution control agency<01:36:55.560

Keywords: 1183, house

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• not the legislator trying to take control of these funds.
• legislation is not taking away control legislation is not taking away control from<00:26:11.240>
• <00:26:14.440> We're to take control of these funds.
• We're to take control of these funds.
• <00:40:55.960> Authorities for the Gulf Coast Utility Authorities for the Gulf Coast Utility

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1622, a strike-all amendment to create a pilot program for certain small-community hospitals to receive limited certificate-of-need exemptions. The bill would allow qualifying hospitals to open a geriatric psychiatric unit without a CON, permit each hospital one additional CON exemption for a service otherwise requiring one, cap dialysis-unit exemptions at eight hospitals, continue existing moratoriums with periodic Department of Health review, allow facilities in Issaquena or Humphreys Counties under limited conditions, and add a loser-pays rule for unsuccessful CON court challenges. Technical corrections were made, the strike-all amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported do pass as amended by voice vote. The committee then moved to House Bill 942, where Senator McMahan offered an amendment to allow a Lee County chiropractor to advertise as a neurologic chiropractor and list related credentials. Members questioned whether chiropractic neurology is recognized in Mississippi and raised concerns about the practitioner’s prior discipline by the board, but the chair ruled the amendment germane. The amendment failed on voice vote, and the bill itself then passed and was reported to the floor. The committee next considered House Bill 1034, but no amendment was offered. It then took House Bill 479 off the table. That bill extends the temporary licensing period for psychology and marriage-and-family-therapy boards from 30 to 60 days to allow more time for criminal background checks. Senator Blackwell offered a clarifying amendment to make clear that temporary licenses must be revoked if required background checks or other licensure requirements are insufficient, and that the temporary license does not replace the underlying education, training, and examination requirements. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported do pass as amended. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1067, the Rural Health Transformation Program. Senator Hickman explained that the bill would require procurement procedures and reporting for the state’s rural health transformation funds, prioritize projects tied to the original application, and direct funds toward rural and underserved areas such as health professional shortage areas, low-income counties, and places without hospitals. Senators questioned whether the added state rules would layer on top of existing federal requirements and whether the bill could slow distribution or invite litigation, but supporters said it was meant to add transparency and guardrails rather than change the federal program. The bill was discussed at length, but the transcript ends before a final vote on HB 1067.

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• The program utilizes state funds.
• > the<00:03:58.200> program<00:03:58.480> utilizes the community um the program
• utilizes the community um the program utilizes State<00:03:59.200> funds<00:03:59.480> in
• setting and so one provider controlled setting and so one of<00:05:00.280> the<00:05:00.919><
• <00:42:30.160> to that the resources currently utilized to that the resources currently utilized

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Are there other cases that you can think of where somebody has control of a child...
• Are there other cases that you can think of where somebody has control of a child?
• So go see the equipment that is utilized in U.H.H.R. 2. They'll be there until 2.
• So go see the equipment that is utilized in U.H.H.R. 2. They'll be there until 2.
• So go see the equipment that is utilized in U. ...are bipartisan.

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 58th day by roll call vote, 123-1. Members also introduced a number of special guests, including physicians, sheriffs, students, interns, and a police chief, before moving to third reading and perfection of bills. House Bill 1758, dealing with permanent daylight saving time in Missouri, was debated at length. Supporters said it would end the twice-yearly clock changes and argued it could benefit children, productivity, and quality of life. Opponents warned it would create darker morning commutes, safety concerns, and health issues tied to circadian rhythms. The bill passed third reading by a vote of 107-31 with two present. The chamber then perfected and printed House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits, and House Bill 3405, which clarifies that SALT/pass-through entity provisions are deductions rather than tax credits for Department of Revenue processing. Both bills were described as cleanup and efficiency measures, with supporters emphasizing accountability and reduced manual work at DOR; both moved forward without opposition in committee and were approved on the floor. Finally, House Bill 2426, a parental rights bill, drew extensive debate and an amendment. The bill would elevate parents’ rights in education, medical, privacy, and related decisions to a fundamental-rights standard and add provisions on school records, recordings, evaluations, and certain health-care decisions. Critics argued it was overly broad, could interfere with school operations and existing protections, and might create problems in areas such as IEPs, truancy, and medical consent; supporters said it simply codified and strengthened parental authority. House Amendment 1, focused on IEP procedures and requiring parental consent for major changes, was adopted 98-25 with six present, and debate on the underlying bill continued.

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• We choose to pay our mortgage or we choose to pay our utilities, things like that.
• But I think you can utilize us who are.
• Complete radiographic interpretation and diagnosis, the ability to prescribe non-controlled medications
• Silence and the intimidation and control. Next slide, please.
• It's a way of controlling and exercising power over the individual, and that's what domestic abuse is

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• Mandates can increase PMPM costs for a variety of reasons, including increased utilization if there is
• Mandates can also reduce cost sharing or prohibit utilization management strategies, which can affect
• if there's either a brand utilization if there's either a brand new<00:08:13.840> benefit<00:
• that can also increased utilization that can also increased utilization because<00:08:24.960>
• <00:08:33.839> management prohibit utilization management prohibit utilization management

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Today we're going to utilize our time together to build out priorities.
• Um and utilize enough here in Kentucky.
• If we don't get control United States.
• You've got control over this.
• So we we're again got control over this.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Again task force held its first meeting to set interim priorities rather than take formal action. Co-chairs and members said the group’s goal is to identify practical policy ideas to improve Kentucky’s poor health outcomes, with an emphasis on prevention, and to gather input from members and outside stakeholders. Roll was called, several members were present, and the co-chairs noted the meeting would be limited in length and would not include a lunch break. Members identified a wide range of possible focus areas, including childhood and adult obesity, nutrition in schools, food deserts, agriculture and support for local farms, health responsibility, physical activity, mental health, and provider education on nutrition. Several speakers stressed that Kentucky’s health care costs are rising unsustainably and that prevention is cheaper than treatment. Others emphasized that the task force should work with agencies, hospitals, universities, and experts, and should narrow its work to a few actionable areas rather than “chase every rabbit.” There was also discussion of food as medicine, improving the quality of food in schools and hospitals, and making healthier choices more accessible and affordable. Members referenced conversations already underway with industries, the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and agricultural leaders. No votes or formal motions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; the main action was the exchange of priorities and direction for future task force work.

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• and I'm here today speaking on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of Texas Highway Heavy Utilities
• really comfortable handing that over to the TCEQ to buy rule. ...come up with what the enhanced controls
• be a negotiated rulemaking process, which is something that's in statute, or the actual enhanced controls
• Kaplan about the analogy to the enhanced controls permit.
• We're not putting control strategies in statute with this version.

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

Transcript Highlights:

• What can be done in our control to minimize that huge increase in cost for outside hospitalization?
• It’s just not being utilized. Well, we’re in a period of activation.
• So you’re not going to be able to utilize what you’re requesting, $7.3 million...
• They could also utilize these funds if they haven't reached their maximum prudent reserve cap.
• And then, of course, they'd be reporting how they utilize these funds to the department.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard updates from the Department of State Hospitals on its proposed 2026-27 budget, including a $3.2 billion total budget, patient-driven operating cost increases, savings in the IST solutions program, and progress in meeting the Stiavedi court-ordered 28-day treatment standard. DSH reported it has met court benchmarks, reduced the IST pending placement list from a pandemic high of 1,953 to about 250, and is now averaging about five days to initiate treatment. Members asked about the effects of Proposition 36 and SB 1323 on referrals, outside hospitalization costs, Medicare coverage, and whether IST solution funds were being overbudgeted; DSH said referrals are slightly down overall, outside medical costs are rising due to inflation and an aging population, and the IST savings reflect slower-than-expected activation of community programs rather than a service gap. The department also outlined proposed funding for electrical infrastructure upgrades at Napa and Patton, a feasibility study under SB 380 for transitional housing for the CONREP SVP program, and a dental services expansion at Metropolitan and Patton. The committee held those DSH items open after discussion. The Commission for Behavioral Health presented its role in overseeing the transition from MHSA to BHSA, including data, evaluation, transparency, grantmaking, and technical assistance. It described the new Innovation Partnership Fund, a statewide innovation grant program funded at up to $20 million annually for five years, with small and large grants, and said it had received strong interest ahead of the May 8 application deadline. Members asked about what qualifies as innovation, whether grants could be renewed, and how the state would ensure the program supports service delivery rather than general outreach or training. The commission also sought a liquidation deadline extension for up to $4.062 million in remaining Alcove Youth Drop-in Center funds so sites can finish implementation and Stanford can complete the final evaluation; that item was also held open. DHCS provided an overview of behavioral health policy changes under CalAIM and BH Connect, including peer support, mobile crisis, contingency management, traditional health care practices for tribal members, the access reform and outcomes incentive program, workforce investments, evidence-based practice expansion, IMD participation, transitional rent, and upcoming youth-focused guidance such as high-fidelity wraparound and activity funds. On BHSA implementation, DHCS said it is not tracking specific local program cuts, but is monitoring county plans and outcomes while noting that counties must still preserve Medi-Cal specialty mental health and DMC-ODS services. The department also discussed its H.R. 1 implementation strategy, including outreach, streamlined renewals, ex parte exemptions, and proposed clinic navigator and outreach funding to reduce Medi-Cal coverage loss, especially for people with behavioral health needs. In response to questions, DHCS said it has not produced a specific H.R. 1 impact estimate for county behavioral health populations, and later explained that counties can still use BHSA and other funding streams for prevention and early intervention while the state tracks impacts through integrated plans and new performance measures. The department also reported on BH-CHIP bond spending, saying it has awarded $5.8 billion for 437 infrastructure projects creating 546 new or expanded facilities and more than 9,553 residential beds, with tribal set-asides exceeding the original allotment.

Transcript Highlights:

• THE AMBULANCE STRIKE TEAM IS ONE OF THOSE THINGS WE CAN UTILIZE THE MUTUAL AID SPACE FOR BECAUSE THEY
• GET THINGS STABILIZE WHATEVER THAT THING IS REALLY GET IT UNDER CONTROL AND THEN WE CAN SLOW DOWN BUT
• AGAIN, MEN AND WOMEN LIKE ME KNOW HOW TO UTILIZE SYSTEMS.
• WE HAVE NOT HAD A SIGNIFICANT WILDFIRE ISSUE, THEY WERE ABLE TO DO PRESCRIBED BURNS FROM THE AIR, CONTROL
• UP HAPPENING IS THE STATE FUNDS THAT ARE INVESTED IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THOSE OTHER MODES ARE UTILIZED

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• substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 768, a bill to be entitled an act relating to controlling
• Committee substitute for Senate Bill 768, a bill to be entitled an act relating to controlling business
• substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 768, a bill to be entitled an act relating to controlling
• Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1002, a bill to be entitled an act relating to utility services.
• developed and maintained as a golf course, tennis court, or swimming pool, regardless of its zoning to utilize

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and gallery recognitions, including students, university basketball coaches, and other visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar of bills, with most measures explained by sponsors, often substituted with identical House companions, and many passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, utility services, higher education, pre-arranged transportation services, the Uniform Commercial Code, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, brownfields, false reporting, health care billing and collection, and motor vehicles. Among the bills passed were measures on the Florida Trust Code, school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct, debt collection email communications, service of process, public lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers and releases, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ties affecting health care licensure, diabetes management in schools, platting procedures, fentanyl testing in hospitals and emergency departments, third-party reservation platforms, electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices, restitution for leaving the scene of a crash, background screening of athletic coaches, and surrendered infants. Debate was especially notable on the surrendered infants bill, where some senators raised concerns about safety, anonymity, and liability, while supporters argued the devices could save lives. The affordable housing/Live Local bill also drew extensive discussion and a late-filed amendment, with the sponsor describing major land-use and permitting changes and the chamber adopting the amendment before final passage. The most contentious floor debate came on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, where senators argued over its fluoride-related provisions and broader policy package. Opponents criticized the bill as an overbroad preemption and raised public health concerns, while the sponsor defended it as a farm-and-consumer package with multiple unrelated provisions. That bill ultimately passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a resolution honoring Florida’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, made additional announcements, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is just another tool for farmers to use. in the hopes of controlling nitrates.
• From the point of view of looking at how we are going to get control over the misuse of public funds,
• So these are another tool that we can utilize for law enforcement to...
• I would assume that they will be reviewing all these and know the ways that they can be utilized under
• That's what we're trying to make sure that we didn't miss out on, and be able to utilize that as a way

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• When MDE collects data, we have responsibilities to ensure utilization of these reporting systems utilization
• The data, however, would be fairly limited in utility and validation without resources to provide the
• I like local control.
• I I like local control. representative. I I like local control.
• <00:36:03.359> in um would have limited uh utility in um would have limited uh utility in

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3764, as amended by the DE1 amendment, which would allow school districts and charter schools to create local anonymous threat reporting systems. Representative Nadeau described the bill as an optional framework that would support 24/7 anonymous tips through an app, hotline, or website, use trained crisis counselors and school-based teams, coordinate with 911 and law enforcement when needed, require public awareness efforts and student training, and direct districts to report usage data to the Department of Education. The chair adopted the DE1 amendment, and the bill was moved before the committee with the intent to place it on the general register. Testimony was largely supportive. Chris Linquist of St. Francis Area Schools said his district has used the Sandy Hook Promise reporting system since 2023-24 and credited it with helping identify bullying, mental health crises, and other safety concerns outside school hours. Alexandra Fitz Simmons of Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota said anonymous reporting systems are an important prevention tool because students are often the first to see warning signs before violence occurs. Representative Lawrence also praised the bill for being encouraged rather than mandated and emphasized local control. Rick Kaufman, speaking for several school organizations, supported the concept but said the bill still lacked clear standards for how tips are evaluated and shared with school officials, and he urged stronger coordination and funding for staffing and training. Joe Oonie of the Department of Education said the department supports anonymous reporting systems but raised concerns about the costs of building data collection and reporting infrastructure, FERPA safeguards, and the need for resources to implement the bill effectively. Chair Bennett pushed back on the funding objection, arguing the department should be able to handle the reporting within existing resources, and Representative Roach later asked whether the department had higher-priority uses for its carryover funds. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment.

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• use has been shown to affect brain development in areas such as emotional regulation and impulse control
• 08:15.840> impulse as emotional regulation and impulse as emotional regulation and impulse control
• In addition, social media can control.
• <00:35:44.160> Um,<00:35:44.800> you utilizing a certain service.
• Um, you utilizing a certain service.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3117, which would impose an excise tax on social media companies based on Minnesota monthly users and data-mining activity, and adopted an A1 amendment that added clarifying language identifying social media platforms. Chair Gomez described the bill as a way to tax companies profiting from data mining and social media use, citing concerns about child bullying, misinformation, and wealth concentration. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Supporters testified that the measure would help raise revenue from a highly profitable industry and better align the tax code with the social costs of data collection and social media use. Pastor Julie Thompson, MAPE representative Tanner Fritzinger, Council Member Sue Bud, and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota all backed the bill, arguing that social media companies extract value from users’ data, contribute to mental health and social harms, and should pay more toward public needs. Bernstein also framed the tax as a way to broaden the tax base and fund schools and other services. Opponents warned that the bill could sweep in local broadcasters, newspapers, and other businesses that use digital platforms and collect some user data, and that costs would likely be passed on to consumers. Wendy Pollson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association said the definitions were too broad and could unintentionally include local media. Deb Peters, speaking for Americans for Digital Opportunity, argued the tax would raise costs for small businesses and consumers, create legal risks, and amount to double taxation. Several members echoed concerns about regressivity, administration, and whether the bill actually addresses online bullying or data privacy, while supporters said it is a first step toward taxing a new, lightly taxed industry.

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• Are people in Texas utilizing online voter registration? Right now, can you talk about that?
• And who's utilizing it? So, what we have in Texas, and this was...
• Who's unable to utilize these online options? New registrations.
• If it's a new registration, you would not be able to utilize, for example, Texas Online.
• with utilizing the online portal? No.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• AWAY FROM IMPLEMENTATION WE ARE CONTINUING TO SEE AN INCREASE IN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CHOOSING TO UTILIZE
• AS A REMINDER THE INITIAL CERTIFICATION HAS TO BE IN PERSON BUT THEY CAN UTILIZE TELEHEALTH FOR THEIR
• CHAPTER 893 IF THE VIOLATION WAS FOR TRAFFICKING IN, THE SALE, MANUFACTURING, OR DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED
• SUBSTANCE OR POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO SELL, MANUFACTURE OR DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.