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• budget priorities shown to higher ed, state grant advocacy is often in contest with the other two major
• with<00:02:01.520> the<00:02:01.680> other<00:02:01.840> two<00:02:02.079> major
• with the other two major funding needs. with the other two major funding needs.
• Uh, someone could at some point in preparation for a major project skew the membership of that board
• [Music] in preparation for a major project skew in preparation for a major project skew the<01:47:50.480

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• So in collaboration with a majority leader in the House, we set out to identify So in collaboration with
• a majority leader in the House, we set out to identify the numbers and to break it down and extrapolate
• So the federal law for the eligibility threshold is no more than $2,000 in liquid assets.
• And I know that this legislative majority pledges full cooperation to eliminate corruption, to restore
• Critical governance records for major AIHP-relevant policy efforts, CBHSG minutes, Harper compliance

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a fourth hearing in its ongoing review of alleged fraud, waste, and abuse involving AHCCCS/Access and DHS, with a major focus on Medicaid eligibility verification for the aged, blind, and disabled (ABD) population, behavioral health and sober living oversight, and payment delays to providers. Senator Shamp presented findings she said showed major gaps in ABD asset verification, including claims that only a fraction of enrollees were checked and that many ineligible members may remain on the rolls. She urged referrals to law enforcement, tighter verification requirements, better PARIS data sharing, and legislative changes to close what she described as a compliance and taxpayer-risk gap. Reva Stewart also testified that patient brokering and fraudulent recruitment of vulnerable people, including Native Americans, continues through social media and other channels, and she called for stronger enforcement and transparency. Heather Dukes, representing behavioral health and sober living operators, argued that the state’s response to fraud has become overly punitive toward legitimate providers. She said ADHS often sends technical paperwork deficiencies straight to enforcement instead of allowing plans of correction, that zoning approvals are being questioned despite not being within ADHS authority, and that long Access approval timelines are creating licensing and billing delays. ADHS Deputy Assistant Director Tiffany Slater said the department has seen a large volume of unlicensed complaints, that it is trying to improve staffing and data systems, and that some enforcement tools have been expanded for sober living homes. She also said many sober living operators are in recovery themselves and provide low-cost housing and support rather than direct billing to Access. Access Director Virginia Roundtree said the agency is trying to balance fraud prevention with support for legitimate providers. She reported steps such as daily internal huddles, live dashboards, added project management support, an outside review of the Division of Fee-for-Service Management, and a new external claims vendor to help reduce backlogs. Senators pressed her on a specific provider’s long-delayed payments and prepayment review, and she said the agency would provide answers early the following week. Access staff also described provider resolution roundtables and said unadjudicated claims had been reduced to zero, though members questioned whether that was due to denials rather than resolution. The hearing ended with the chair announcing legislation to preserve the American Indian Health Plan as a fee-for-service option while requiring Access to contract administrative and care management functions to another entity, citing structural failures in Access’s ability to operate the plan safely and effectively.

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• threshold.
• And actually, the vast majority do wrap things up before the winter break.
• I don't have the numbers with me, but I know the majority of districts choose SAT.
• And frankly, where are the majority of our teachers? In the field using it.
• And frankly, where are the majority of our teachers at this moment?

Summary: The Senate Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education received a Department of Education presentation from Deputy Commissioner Juan Copa on Florida’s K-12 assessment system, including FAST progress monitoring, end-of-course exams, science, writing, alternate assessments, English language acquisition testing, and VPK progress monitoring. Copa reported year-over-year gains in ELA and mathematics, noted that end-of-course and science results also improved, and explained how assessment data are used for school grades, third-grade promotion, graduation requirements, and other accountability measures. He also reviewed the independent study required by SB 1048, which recommended keeping PM3 as the primary accountability measure, proceeding cautiously on further test-length reductions and remote testing expansion, and using PM1/PM2 only as supplemental evidence in limited cases. Committee members focused on whether the new system is improving student outcomes enough, what supports teachers and schools need to use the data effectively, and how Florida compares nationally. Chancellor Dr. Burns said the department is emphasizing implementation of the new standards, high-quality instructional materials, coaching, professional learning, collaboration, and school improvement support, and also pointed to resiliency education standards and mental health supports. Copa said Florida’s latest NAEP results remain mixed but still generally outperform the nation in some grades, while members pressed for more information on best practices, other states’ approaches, and how districts are using the data. Several members requested follow-up information, including the independent review report, breakdowns of PM1/PM2/PM3 results by grade and subgroup, details on VPK outcomes by provider type and full-day versus half-day programs, and data on use of the CLT versus SAT/ACT for graduation concordant scores. The committee also discussed third-grade retention outcomes, computer-based testing, district assessment calendars, and whether some districts still administer additional local testing. No votes were taken on legislation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.

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• There just requires a two-thirds vote, majority vote.
• communities do not meet that threshold communities do not meet that threshold on<01:59:01.679>
• So the actual semantics of the lines is the majority vote of their legislative body.
• there are two reasons why the majority there are two reasons why the majority of<02:35:25.760>
• <02:56:54.240> committee, We, the majority on the committee, We, the majority on the committee

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested. The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.

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• It has received a majority vote.
• It requires a majority vote.
• It has received a majority vote.
• I have received a majority vote.
• Have received a majority vote.

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• Uh, needs some major repairs to keep it operational.
• <00:12:42.560> Uh<00:12:43.200> needs<00:12:43.600> some<00:12:43.839> major
• Uh needs some major repairs early 50s.
• The Kentucky Exposition Center hosts major trade shows, but its lack of direct transit from downtown
• construction projects that address major construction projects that address major issues<00:59:46.079

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:09 Approval of Minutes 00:01:10 Welcome New Members 00:01:26 Information Items 00:01:49 COT Special Report 00:02:38 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:07:41 A. Department of Military Affairs 00:08:07 B. Department of Veterans’ Affairs 00:20:34 C. Kentucky Infrastructure Authority 00:25:54 D. Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet 00:35:05 E. Transportation Cabinet 00:55:53, 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met with a quorum, approved the May 21 minutes, and welcomed a new executive branch member, Secretary Keith Jackson of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The board also received two informational items: agency responses to prior questions and amendments made to capital plans after the last meeting. It then heard the Commonwealth Office of Technology’s report on executive branch IT capital project scoring, which reviewed 16 IT requests totaling about $330.5 million. COOT said projects were ranked through an independent panel using standardized criteria focused on feasibility, statewide alignment, readiness, impact, and risk; the CIO recommended moving an enterprise application and artificial intelligence inventory system from rank 11 to rank 4 because of its enterprise-wide impact and connection to Senate Bill 4. The Department of Military Affairs presented its capital plan, describing 43 million in projects for the current period and 13 projects totaling $65 million for 2026–2028, with most funding coming from federal sources and restricted agency funds and no general fund request in the latter period. Its projects included maintenance pool adjustments, a statewide Army master plan, the Somerset readiness center, Shelbyville and Ashland armories, a future home for the Kentucky Army National Guard band, and other facility upgrades. Members asked about the Somerset project’s cost growth and federal delay; the department said the project remains in conceptual design, is awaiting federal MILCON action, and would require a state match of about $9.8 million against $29.6 million federal funding if it is approved. Members also asked about staffing levels, and the department said state employee and Title 32 numbers have been relatively steady, while technician positions have declined. The Department of Veterans Affairs outlined seven projects for 2026–2028, led by a Radcliff Veterans Center HVAC replacement that needs an estimated additional $16 million to finish phase two after phase one was already funded. Other requests included a maintenance pool increase, renovations and exterior upgrades at Eastern and Western Kentucky veterans facilities, a cooling tower replacement at Thompson Hood, and parking lot and lighting improvements. The department said some projects were already in the six-year plan and that the Radcliff phase two could be bid in June 2026 if funded. Members confirmed that a columbarium wall project at Grayson is federally funded. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented its six-year capital plan, citing more than $3 billion in loan commitments since 1988 and over $5 billion in supported infrastructure projects. KIA requested $298.439 million in the first biennium, including $27.742 million in state match for federal clean water and drinking water revolving funds, $25 million for its state Infrastructure Revolving Fund, $185.697 million in federal capitalization grants, and $30 million in leverage bond authorization for each year of the two federally assisted loan programs. Members asked about drinking-water quality, and KIA said that function is handled by the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Water, not KIA. KIA also said its loan rates currently range from 0.5% to 2.25%, averaging just under 1%, and that its revolving loan programs have had no defaults. The Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet began its presentation at the end of the transcript, with staff identifying themselves, but no project details or board action from that presentation were included in the excerpt.

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• Also, the question of public conversations versus private conversations: if there is a majority versus
• If there is a majority conversations.
• If there is a majority versus<00:28:03.840> a<00:28:04.000> minority,<00:28:04.480>
• The majority should meeting separately.
• So I'm glad that the majority already do this, but for the ones that don't, and that's my going back

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• I am a student at Augsburg University, double majoring in international relations and communications.
• I know that there was a lot of discussion about the $80,000 threshold, and so it is a much smaller amount
• I know that there was a lot of discussion about the $80,000 threshold, and so it is a much smaller amount
• And Representative Noor asked one of the major questions I was concerned about: what we do if we lose
• of a major and drastic intervention<01:35:48.920> so<01:35:49.119> they<01:35:49.239><

Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• The chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning
• between the parties, with time equally allocated between the parties and each member other than the majority
• <00:06:24.800> and<00:06:24.960> minority other than the majority and minority other
• than the majority and minority leaders<00:06:26.120> and<00:06:26.240> the<00:06:26.400
• of which the massacred the majority of which the overwhelming<03:13:40.479> majority<03:13:40.800

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Um the vast majority of what's getting published and released is by five big publishers, and they quite
• Tell me about that threshold, either. >> Correct. Yeah.
• Can you tell me why 7 million, or why that's the threshold? >> That's a great question.
• Tell me about that threshold, either.
• Tell me about that threshold, >> Miss<01:13:55.360> Hawkins. >> Miss Hawkins.

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• Every other vote in a school board meeting is a simple majority.
• We would request that be amended to say just a simple majority vote taken.
• <01:41:44.440> where town crosses a certain threshold where town crosses a certain threshold
• So that's the major problem, and it's caused lawsuits.
• > and<01:45:46.480> it's<01:45:46.600> caused that's the major problem and it's

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• at the same existing price thresholds that<00:32:30.320> exist<00:32:30.640> now<00:32
• So that was negotiated amongst all the Reggie states what that price threshold would be. >> Okay. >>
• what that price threshold would be. what that price threshold would be. >> Okay.
• One of the things in the NERC standard that's very discreet is the threshold for the study.
• So the threshold for the study is to study everything from a 200 kV threshold and above with grounded

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Every major city.
• Why does that threshold matter? Why do we look at that number?
• and then dismantled because it's majority-minority.
• And just because that's there, and it is majority-minority, neither Bartlett v.
• Strickland case, when it was talking about majority-minority, it meant a majority of the population.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• For us, we have to think of the entire majority of our state as a whole.
• So there is nobody making a major profit off of it.
• So there is nobody making a major profit off of it.
• So there is nobody making a major profit off of it.
• mixed-use zoning and also vows to lease the homes they create to a low-income residence under a certain threshold

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks to Arkansas Boys State delegates about leadership, public service, and the significance of the Capitol, followed by prayer, attendance, and announcements that both chambers were organized and ready for business. The House then considered House Bill 1001, which would have increased funding for rural health care through a 10% tax on people earning at least $300,000; supporters argued it would improve access and quality in rural areas, while opponents raised concerns about fairness, funding, and driving away doctors and taxpayers. The bill failed, 24 yeas to 51 nays. House Bill 1002, aimed at funding more teachers for rural school districts and limiting how many subjects a teacher could be assigned, drew debate over teacher burnout, funding, and whether it would improve outcomes; it passed after immediate consideration, 38 yeas to 36 nays, though the transcript later includes a conflicting note that it failed. House Bill 1003, the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2026, would let counties restrict data centers and impose a 10% tax for conservation; supporters emphasized local control and resource protection, while opponents warned about jobs, economic loss, and federal issues. It passed 62 yeas to 7 nays. House Bill 1004, reducing motor vehicle registration fees, was debated as a way to ease costs for families but criticized for reducing transportation funding; it failed, 20 yeas to 46 nays. The chamber then moved to Senate bills. Senate Bill 1 proposed incentives tied to SNAP benefits and healthier food purchases, including a Double Bucks-style program; supporters said it would help address food insecurity and obesity, while opponents objected to taxing junk food and burdening non-SNAP users. It passed 43 yeas to 27 nays. Senate Bill 2 would require reading tests in earlier grades and provide state tutoring for students who fail; supporters said it would address literacy problems early, while opponents wanted clearer provisions for older students and more detail on implementation. It passed 67 yeas to 6 nays. Senate Bill 3, the Freedom to Earn Act, would lower the individual income tax rate from 3.7% to 3.0%; supporters said it would help working families and attract business, while opponents argued the benefits would mostly go to corporations and wealthy executives. It passed 53 yeas to 15 nays. Senate Bill 4 created a zoning grant program to encourage mixed-use development in growing cities, funded by a 1% hotel tourism tax up to $50 million; supporters said it would promote housing, small business growth, and downtown revitalization, and it passed 51 yeas to 7 nays. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which carried.

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• Representative Walker then said he thinks they are thinking along the same path when it comes to audit thresholds
• all across the whole board right here, and I’m very blessed that I live in a community where the majority
• 18:45.800> community<00:18:46.400> where<00:18:47.280> the<00:18:47.360> majority
• live in a community where the majority live in a community where the majority of<00:18:48.040>

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• So is there participation on, like, a piggyback type pay to meet that $15 threshold per hour?
• This is the Hurley family, whose father, Major General Patrick Hurley... on House Bill 280 thank you
• see as I go on that it's it turned into a family of heroes this is the Hurley family who's father Major
• General Patrick Hurley His father, Major General Patrick Hurley, brought his family and moved to New
• He was referred to as one of the greatest diplomats and veterans of major world wars in the history of

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first addressed a point of order over whether HB 270 could be heard after being taken up earlier in the Transportation Committee. The chair ruled the bill could proceed because it was assigned to this committee and had been properly noticed. The committee then heard HB 280, which would create a three-year pilot program to support paid student internships through grants administered by the Department of Workforce Solutions. Supporters said the bill would help fund internships, mentoring, and transportation, and could improve workforce development, graduation outcomes, and pathways into apprenticeships or higher education. Members asked about administrative costs, student selection, rural and tribal access, payment mechanisms, and whether public entities, land grants, and dual credit could be included. The bill sponsor and witnesses said the program would likely serve about 100 students, use a sliding-scale matching model, and allow local flexibility in program design. The committee voted due pass on HB 280. The committee then heard House Memorial 46, honoring the Hurley family and especially Major General Patrick Hurley and his son Wilson Hurley for military service and artistic contributions in New Mexico. The memorial was presented as a tribute to a family of heroes, and members expressed support. The committee voted due pass on the memorial. Finally, the committee heard HB 270, which would amend the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act to require contributions to apprenticeship and training programs on most public works projects, including road and utility work, while exempting trades without approved programs. Sponsors said the bill would close loopholes, broaden participation, and strengthen the workforce pipeline. Opposition came from asphalt, contractor, and utility groups, which argued the bill would raise costs, duplicate existing training programs, and create access problems for nonunion and geographically distant contractors. Supporters from mechanical contractors, building trades, and labor groups said the bill would improve workforce development and keep training dollars in New Mexico. After debate over the earlier Transportation Committee action and the bill’s cost impacts, the committee voted due pass on HB 270 by a 5-3 roll call.

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• Thank you, Madam Majority Floor Leader.
• The vast majority of people incarcerated under this proposal will be young adult users who share drugs
• The vast majority of people incarcerated under this proposal will be young adult users who share drugs
• I am a major with the New Mexico State Police.
• One is there's no threshold like that.

Bills: HB99, HB38, HB165, HB127, HB72, HB151, SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• It creates major mental health issues.
• going to allow standards that were object Abul, they would flee the private schools, not for the majority
• banned based on simple sentences taken out of context, contacts which puts public school kids at a major
• Don't keep Americans under educated by keeping the majority in a certain grade reading level.
• We know what the thresholds are for rating.

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• courses to replace with the new math methods requirements so we can remain at the 120 credit hour threshold
• What they found was that the majority of teachers came out of their programs not feeling adequately prepared
• The large majority of APS elementary employees, over 83%, agree that technical issues or accessibility
• But the vast majority of our parents, Mr. Chair, want to be involved.
• The majority of the schools in my district are 1A schools.

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• It got rid of the threshold of $100. Representative Gottlieb: Am I misunderstanding the bill?
• rights, this protects parental consent, and studies have shown it's clear Anthony Dugo: that the vast majority
• In the state of Florida, they can still undergo the surgery, but not as children because the vast majority
• overreach and gives power to Ash Bradley: the Attorney General that was appointed and not elected by the majority
• allopathic or osteopathic physician, place the individual in imminent danger of death or impairment of a major