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• <00:40:37.280> voter requires the uh complete database voter requires the uh complete database
• voter database<00:40:38.079> to<00:40:38.320> be<00:40:38.480> available.
• So if someone database to be available.
• There will be the records for the database for the voters.
• So that if you database for the voters.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• in the old system, though, was the insurance verification system, and that data left on the old database
• So what this bill does is it seeks to move that to the new database under CAVIS over a period of time
• :24.760> this<00:19:24.919> bill<00:19:25.159> does<00:19:25.360> is database
• and so what this bill does is database and so what this bill does is it<00:19:25.600> seeks<00
• under cavis over over a period database under cavis over over a period of<00:19:29.400> time<

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:13 HB423 Discussion: 01:38 HB423 Vote: 12:30 HB415 Discussion: 13:50 HB415 Vote: 15:13 HB390 Discussion: 16:30 HB390 Vote: 21:48 HB3 For Discussion Only: 23:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 423, a prior authorization reform measure sponsored by Representative Kim Moser. A committee substitute was adopted to clarify that the bill’s prior authorization exemption program does not apply to Medicaid. Supporters, including the Kentucky Medical Association, said the bill would reduce red tape, improve transparency, and let providers spend more time on patient care. The bill would create a framework for insurers to establish a gold carding or waiver program for certain health services, exclude prescription drugs, prohibit retrospective reviews based solely on an exemption, and require annual reporting by the Department of Insurance and the Department for Medicaid Services. After questions about how exemptions would work and whether the bill addressed repeat prior authorizations, the committee voted to pass HB 423 with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 415, sponsored by Representative Pollock and supported by AFLAC representatives. The bill was described as clarifying that health insurance coverage mandates are generally intended to apply only to primary major medical policies. With no substantive opposition or questions, the committee voted to pass HB 415 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 390 from Chair Meredith, presented with support from multiple insurance industry representatives and the Department of Insurance. The bill would move motor vehicle insurance verification data from the old system to the CAVIS database and shorten the reporting turnaround from 30 days to a ceiling of seven days, with the possibility of a shorter period by regulation. After brief discussion and no objections, the committee voted to pass HB 390 with favorable expression. The committee also heard House Bill 3 for discussion only, sponsored by Representative Neighbors and supported by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. The bill would require Kentucky Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for covered clinical services they already provide, aligning Medicaid with existing commercial insurance policy. Supporters argued it would improve access, especially in underserved areas, and could reduce emergency room use and improve outcomes; the bill was not voted on during this meeting.

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• And that doesn't have to be a codified criminal statute that has been violated.
• 51.920> criminal<02:32:52.920> statute criminal a cottified criminal statute criminal a
• <03:37:56.640> None databases the United States have.
• None databases the United States have.
• there's criminal investigations now going<04:13:24.000> on.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In practice, these systems require more than a static database.
• In practice, these systems require more than a static database.
• Even with the allowance for de-identified data, More than a static database.
• But again, we're not setting forth what and how to delete once you get into the data broker database.
• We're not setting forth what and how to delete once you get into the data broker database. Okay.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard two bills. AB 1159 by Assemblymember Addis would update California student data privacy law to extend protections to college students, limit how ed tech companies can collect and use student information, and add restrictions around sensitive data and generative AI use. Supporters, including Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, CFT, labor, civil rights, and education groups, said students and educators need stronger safeguards against invasive data collection and misuse. Opponents, including College Board, TechNet, CalChamber, and ACT Education, argued the bill was overly broad, could interfere with legitimate educational services and AI development, and raised concerns about a private right of action and impacts on adult students and recruitment opportunities. AB 883 by Assemblymember Lowenthal would expedite deletion of personal information for elected and appointed officials under California’s data broker deletion system by having state agencies provide official lists to the privacy agency and requiring brokers to delete the information within five days. Supporters said the measure responds to rising threats, harassment, and violence against public officials and would help reduce exposure of their personal data. TechNet and TechC.A. opposed unless amended, citing concerns about exemptions for lawful data sharing, the five-day timeline, and litigation risk, while the author emphasized the bill does not create a new right but streamlines access to an existing deletion process. Both bills were advanced after committee discussion and roll calls. AB 1159 passed 11-2 and was sent to the Judiciary Committee. AB 883 passed 14-0 and was sent to the Appropriations Committee.

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• Click we Senate Bill 1921 by Manger of the House and Murdock of the Senate, an act relating to criminal
• An act relating to criminal history records.

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

Bills: SJR39, SJR47, SB227, SB1942, SB1627, SB625, SB1716, SB1303, SB2180, SB504, SB1209, SB1448, SB1597, SB1679, SB2182, SB2112, SB2170, SB2084, SB1496, SB1595, SB1655, SB1876, SB1621, SB1944, SB1266, SB2072, SB2104, SB1769, SB1827

Keywords: property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly, constitutional amendment, voter ID, elections, Oklahoma, proof of identity, gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity

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• Let me look around cuz y'all<00:39:06.160> do<00:39:06.400> criminal<00:39:06.880> stuff
• You see what I y'all do criminal stuff. You see what I mean?
• <00:39:38.720> stuff know it cuz we do some criminal stuff know it cuz we do some criminal
• time and I was the clerk in criminal time and I was the clerk in criminal court<00:39:44.079>
• these criminal elements here for yo. these criminal elements here for yo.

Bills: SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB336, SB293, SB43, HB420, HB60, HB188, HB106, HB105, HB11

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

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• It is a master database, and then it has layers of technology on top.
• It is a combination of the system, the underlying database, and technology.
• The underlying database is a maintained database.
• It's an Oracle database that the agency maintains.
• There are layers of software as services on top and around the database, and then we have our fraud reduction

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• The adequacy standard calculations within the Facilities Assessment Database, which is the tool that
• This database is repeatable; everything that we do, sell, and educate on is repeatable by the New Mexico
• Our IT department quickly had to go to work and rebuild the FMR database so that we could continue to
• many tools over time to help support districts in these realms, including the facility assessment database
• Does it involve understanding how to use a computer database?

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• She'd probably be a criminal today, and I just think this is appalling.
• Thank you. criminal today and I just think this is criminal today and I just think this is appalling<
• <01:23:40.320> investigation undergo a lengthy criminal investigation undergo a lengthy criminal
• After 20 weeks, this is considered personhood for the purposes of criminal intent.
• the purposes of Criminal the purposes of Criminal Intent<02:54:42.720> at<02:54:42.960>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened with procedural remarks, including notice of an overflow room and a brief apology from Representative Andress about returning to his seat after introducing HB 114. The committee then took up HB 476, a proposed 15-week abortion ban. Chairman Lynn explained that a request to withdraw the bill had been filed, but because the bill was already scheduled for hearing, the committee would proceed with testimony and the withdrawal would require later House action. The chair also reminded witnesses to keep remarks to three minutes and asked the audience to remain respectful. Most testimony focused on abortion access, maternal health, and the likely effects of a 15-week limit. Opponents, including Nancy Pariser, Dr. Cynthia Rasmussen, Dr. Young, Bonnie Bruno, and others, argued that abortion restrictions increase maternal mortality, worsen miscarriage care, create “OB deserts,” and can delay emergency treatment in cases such as sepsis or ectopic pregnancy. Several speakers cited experiences from Texas and Georgia and warned that HB 476 contained no exceptions for rape, incest, or maternal health. Supporters of the bill, including Paul Galasso and Lynn Hill, framed abortion as the loss of unborn life and argued that 15 weeks still allows most abortions while saving lives; they also said New Hampshire’s current law is already adequate and that the bill should be strengthened rather than abandoned. Other witnesses emphasized practical and economic concerns, saying unwanted pregnancies can worsen poverty, childcare burdens, housing insecurity, and women’s lifetime earnings. Some speakers urged lawmakers to focus instead on affordable housing, childcare, and family support. No committee vote or final action on HB 476 occurred during the hearing; the meeting consisted of opening remarks and public testimony only.

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• Just the database itself is about $250,000 a year to maintain.
• Just the database itself is about $250,000 a year to maintain.
• Just the database itself is about $250,000 a year to maintain.
• That gives them some peace of mind and it also allows that to go into the database.
• As Senator Pearl go into the database.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have $4.5 billion for schools, $6.6 billion for criminal justice. and 7.3 for dedicated funds right
• They cannot be served by the criminal justice system.
• And the federal requirement. is for a separate database.
• That's significant. of that is connected to criminal justice issues?
• That's staff's review of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Board and Pardons and Paroles, the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• She said that is what has happened for nursing homes and assisted living, and that these databases are
• She compared this to nursing homes and assisted living databases, saying the public needs to understand
• Unfortunately, some juveniles may have a history of criminal or sexual offenses.
• <01:45:53.119> or<01:45:53.400> or<01:45:53.599> sexual history of criminal
• <01:46:34.440> vehicular removing manslaughter criminal vehicular removing manslaughter criminal

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• This is regarding SFA and the establishment of a CIP database.
• This is regarding SFA and the establishment of a CIP database.
• . and the establishment of a CIP database.
• <00:26:15.279> legislator<00:26:16.000> to database that allows the legislator to database
• We have databases that we're looking at.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1783, which would expand public-private partnership options for charter school facilities. The Department of Education offered comments, the Charter School Commission and SFA supported the bill, and Hawaii Technology Academy, Hawaii Kids, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, HGA, Aloha Project, and several individuals testified in support, while UPW opposed it. Supporters said charter schools need faster and more flexible ways to address severe facility shortages and high costs, and SFA described the bill as a pilot model that could leverage developer partnerships and state contributions, citing Maryland as an example. Members asked whether the bill was limited to charter schools; DOE said the language could be read to include other public school facilities, but if focused only on charter schools, DOE was less concerned. The Charter School Commission also described an existing public-private preschool model through Parkway Village Preschool and PACTED. The committee then took up HB 1778, which would establish a CIP database for school facilities. SFA supported the bill, saying it would create a more disciplined, transparent basis for funding decisions by documenting facility condition, needed repairs, classification, and timing. DOE initially said it rested on its comments, then responded to questions by saying it already maintains deferred maintenance lists, uses systems such as Maximo, CPT, GIS, and finance software, and sends legislators project-status letters twice a year. DOE said it is working on improving its outward-facing dashboard and integrating its systems, but questioned whether the bill would add value beyond existing tools. Members emphasized the need for a publicly accessible, real-time transparency tool, while DOE said it was still evaluating its current systems and was not yet seeking funding for a new IT program. For HB 2344, creating an Independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission, DOE said it wants to remain part of any consolidation process to keep students and education central, while SFA said the bill is timely and framed it as a restructuring response to changing conditions and possible federal funding cuts. SFA compared the proposal to the federal BRAC process for military base closures and said Hawaii has the same enrollment as in 1961 but many more schools, arguing that the state needs a more deliberate approach to school closures and land reuse. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about several sections, including unclear references to administrative support, a governor-approval sequence, a possible conflict with existing statutes governing closed-school disposition, and a missing section number. Testimony on HB 2345, which would establish a geographic CIP district, began with DOE in opposition; DOE said the bill would duplicate existing work, add confusion by creating two agencies doing the same thing, and spend money inefficiently because district project coordinators and project lists already exist.

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• now shows that that person does now have a driver's license, so the two database information would be
• now shows that that person does database now shows that that person does now<00:54:00.599> have
• information would be bumped up database information would be bumped up against<00:54:05.240> each
• <00:55:58.400> share<00:55:59.079> uh and an easy database share uh and an easy database
• > does database does database does not<01:02:17.359> have<01:02:18.240> um<01:02

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We've had it for a few sessions, to be honest, but what it does is it creates a database.
• It would require the Texas Workforce Commission to create and sustain a publicly accessible database
• It gives you an ability to pay, so you're not on the database.
• you some background, states that the comptroller shall bar any employee listed in the commission database

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• We need a new database. We have Excel, that's our database.
• So, it would be great if we were able to get a new database that would help just organize and be up to

Keywords: 914, all

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• centralized voter registration database centralized voter registration database and<01:49:59.119
• who have databases that that house<03:05:00.479> citizenship<03:05:01.399> information
• more readily available for databases more readily available for this<03:05:52.520> purpose<03
• There is no single database that a person can go to and get citizenship information from.
• and the sharing of that U databases and the sharing of that information<03:10:25.760> was<03:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We'll create the database for everybody to be able to look at where people reside, where they're from
• O'Connor sharing that maybe my office could look at all the recommendees and look at creating that database
• And any other staff that is available to us will pull together a database from the document that we have
• And let's include that in the database that we will produce.
• pull this together so that way we can have our next meeting, send out these letters, and create the database

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Feasibility Commission met to continue its work toward making recommendations to the Legislature on establishing a cultural center in Boston. The chair reviewed the commission’s mandate, upcoming monthly meetings, site visits, listening sessions, and the plan to eventually hire a consultant for the feasibility study. Members also discussed the importance of capturing the broader 200-plus-year Cape Verdean history in Massachusetts, especially in light of Boston’s 250th anniversary and Cabo Verde’s recent 50th independence anniversary. A major portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and narrowing a list of potential additional commissioners. Members discussed the need for geographic, sector, and generational diversity, and several commissioners raised concerns about overrepresentation from New Bedford and the need to include people connected to other Cape Verdean communities such as Brockton, Boston, Wareham/Onset, Taunton, the Cape, and Haverhill. Testimony and comments emphasized including people with skills in arts, culture, history, construction, philanthropy, law, education, museum curation, and community organizing. Members also discussed whether to use a slate, an inventory of skills and regions, or individual votes, and whether abstentions should be treated as “reserve your rights” instead. The commission voted to appoint three individuals: John Cruz, former State Senator Vinny deMacedo, and Angelo Lopes Barbosa or a designee from the Center for Cape Verdean Studies at Bridgewater State University. The body then voted to pause the remaining commissioner appointments until the next meeting and directed the chair and staff to create an inventory of candidates by skills, region, and other relevant criteria. Members also agreed to add two newly suggested names—former Brockton City Councilor Tina Cardoso and Maria Gomez-Pena—to the candidate list. The chair said the next meeting would be scheduled for January, and the meeting adjourned after the commission approved the motion to adjourn.