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• So the numbers that you might have shared, what percent of that state raised was local funds versus,
• I think this is a great question, not just for data sharing but for conversation sharing, right?
• I think this is a great question, not just for data sharing but for conversation sharing, right?
• Even beyond data sharing, um, to get to know these folks. One last question.
• I would be satisfied with what the most that you can share with. True.

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549, HB1737, HB1628, HB1769, HB2493, HB2264, HB1997, HB2168, HB2427, HB1805, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469, HB2233, HB2519, HB2141, HB1904, HB2201, HB2410, HB2007, HB2385, HB2444, HB2349, HB2235, HB1872, HB2416, HB2291, HB2292, HB2263, HB2359, HB2455, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB1648, HB2164, HB2323, HB1825, HB2172, HB1888, HB2005, HB2387, HB2358, HB2119, HB2276, HB2472, HB1714, HB2325, HB1541, HB1960, HB2140, HB2315, HB2367, HB2388, HB1696, HB2333, HB2138, HB2332, HB2283, HB2059, HB2057, HB2589, HB2417, HB2337, HB1588, HB2217, HB2020, HB1915, HB1742, HB2026, HB1965, HB1546, HB2360, HB1563, HB1749, HB2614, HB1511, HB1753, HB1849, HB1641, HB2161, HB2194, HB1721, HB2284, HB2188, HB1897, HB1880, HB1573, HB1876, HB20, HB2137

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• Many cities, like the City of Sugar Land, include cost allocation or shared services components, which
• We share all of that, and we show it very clearly as a standalone item in our budget. Thank you.
• The most ideal situation is where you have a shared contingency, where if things actually do increase
• with shared services or other things that is challengeable by the state, by the taxpayers.
• We're continuing to gather data, and we can share it with the committee as we continue to gather data

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And then shared by all taxpayers. Members, any questions?
• Yeah, I really share your pain, and yeah, several Oh, good bills. I can see that.
• Thank you for the time to share these concerns this afternoon and I'm happy to answer any questions.
• That said, we collectively have some concerns that I'd like to share.
• share with you some of the data And this is publicly available, anybody can check this data.

Bills: HB19, HB30, HB851, HB1663, HB1681, HB1769, HB1937, HB1979, HB2428, HB2433, HB2825, HB3159, HB3424, HB3486, HB3487, HB3504, HB3605, HB3879, HB3994, HB4382, HB4752, HB5444, HB5446, HB5447, HB3199, HB4847, HB19

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

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• work and share work and share funding<00:31:23.159> sources<00:31:23.600> to<00:31
• In 2014, a bill was put forward for a new shared carryover among many different halls, and somehow when
• carryover among many different shared carryover among many different halls<00:56:03.440> and<
• or what the what was what was shared or what the intent<01:04:12.960> of<01:04:13.200> the
• You know, I share my colleagues' concerns with these smaller bingo halls.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Representative Johnson, do you have something you'd like to share, please? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Um, and then also a concern about the data sharing that this allows with contractors.
• about<00:37:44.320> um<00:37:45.040> the<00:37:45.280> data<00:37:45.680> sharing
• <00:37:46.240> that a concern about um the data sharing that a concern about um the data sharing
• They then take those stem cells, multiply them, and cryogenically freeze them in a database or a data

Keywords: 916, all

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• . >> Thank you for sharing that, Representative N.
• I have access to voter database. That's a fact. >> I'm not... >> Yeah. Point of order, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker, I am delighted to share with you today's remarks and to have you hear them because on January
• she does it gracefully, always looking out for her teammates and making sure everyone around her shares
• Chris was a special person, a wise and thoughtful man who generously shared his time with people and
• <00:18:47.760> his thoughtful man who generously shared his thoughtful man who generously
• I really, really appreciate you allowing me to share some insight today. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Thanks for sharing that, Chair. Yeah, there you go. Okay, let's move on to the Judiciary.
• reductions in reposting and re-sharing reductions in reposting and re-sharing of<01:06:38.680>
• with other people, the circumstances of that sharing, and so on. private, it will put a focus on the
• <01:15:44.280> with whether they voluntarily shared with whether they voluntarily shared with
• So, in a sense, sharing, and so on.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills. On SB 2530, relating to campaign contributions, the State Procurement Office suggested clarifying that contractor disclosure information be submitted within 30 days of a fully executed contract, while the Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill but asked that the restriction on contributions by officers be expanded beyond compensated officers. Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action supported the measure and urged keeping the Senate language, arguing it better addresses contractor influence, while no other testifiers appeared. On SB 2970, relating to standards of conduct, the State Ethics Commission supported the bill and proposed amendments to consolidate the new language into existing Chapter 84 contract provisions and use “department head” instead of “director.” The State Procurement Office supported the measure but recommended closing a perceived loophole by limiting the covered contracts to those under $10,000. No opposition testimony was offered. The committee then heard SB 2919, which would fund one full-time Deputy Public Defender position focused on immigration-related advice under Padilla v. Kentucky. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrants’ Rights, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, explaining that the position would help public defenders advise clients about immigration consequences of criminal cases, not provide immigration representation. Members asked several questions about the scope of the position and whether it could assist with citizenship; testimony clarified that it would not handle civil immigration matters. The bill was also described as creating a statewide consistent resource for the public defender system. Finally, on SB 2446, relating to the judiciary, the Intermediate Court of Appeals supported adding a seventh associate judge position but noted the court has only recently been fully staffed at six judges and has improved output through internal changes. The chair emphasized that the bill authorizes the position without funding and encouraged the judiciary to return later if appropriations are needed. The committee also began hearing SB 2730, a criminal justice reform bill on warrantless arrests and citations. OHA supported reducing unnecessary arrests but objected to making citations visible on criminal records; the Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, citing law enforcement flexibility, identification concerns, and possible litigation costs; and the Judiciary requested a later implementation date and suggested changes to citation-resolution language. The transcript ends while testimony on SB 2730 was still underway.

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• the context that you need for us sharing the context that you need for us sharing our<01:02:52.319
• Um I also information that we can share.
• We were asked to share about youth.
• But again, of asked to come share about.
• And so we have that data internally that we can share.

Keywords: This meeting was pulled from back ups and uploaded in it's entirety due to technical issues., 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” work from Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture leaders, including Jim Muser, Holly Harris, and Commissioner Jonathan Shell. The chair framed the discussion around personal wellness, injury prevention, and the broader goal of improving health through better sleep, nutrition, and activity, then asked the presenters to describe current initiatives and any policy changes needed. The witnesses described a partnership linking hospitals and Kentucky farmers to improve health outcomes while supporting rural agriculture. They said the effort has moved beyond the pilot stage and now includes more than 40 hospitals statewide, with programs such as healthier hospital cafeterias, grab-and-go options, farmers markets at hospital sites, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and medically tailored meals or groceries for patients with chronic conditions. ARH was highlighted as a leading model, with local food procurement, employee wellness efforts, and measurable outcome pilots, including a Russell County Hospital project focused on diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They also emphasized barriers to scaling the model, including fragmented short-term funding, lack of reimbursement for food-as-medicine programs, and burdensome procurement and testing requirements that can make it difficult for small farmers to participate. The presenters said hospitals are using their own funds or temporary grants to sustain programs and argued that policy changes are needed to simplify sourcing, expand reimbursement pathways, and support clinical measurement of outcomes. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken during the portion provided.

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• Medicaid program are often shared Medicaid program are often shared between<00:08:05.360> the
• CMS is the share of Medicaid funding.
• <00:48:47.200> is percentage of of what that share is percentage of of what that share is
• determinations and I'd be happy to share determinations and I'd be happy to share those<00:50:14.720
• Thank you for sharing your story.

Keywords: 00:00:22 - Call to Order and Roll Call 00:03:00 – Approval of June 25, 2025 Minutes 00:03:22 - Update on Federal Changes to the Medicaid Program 01:03:44 - State Directed Payments, Provider Taxes, and the Rural Health Transformation Fund: How Medicaid Changes Could Impact Kentucky Hospitals 01:29:42 – Public Comments 01:45:25 – Announcements 01:46:19 - Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board met on July 30, 2025, approved the June 25 minutes, and received a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1. The presentation outlined more than 20 Medicaid-related provisions, emphasizing that the largest federal savings come from work/community engagement requirements, changes to provider taxes, limits on state-directed payments, more frequent eligibility redeterminations for expansion populations, and related eligibility/enrollment changes. She said the fiscal effects are backloaded, with most reductions occurring in the later years of the 10-year window, and noted potential significant impacts on hospital payments and state financing. She also described new funding opportunities, including a $50 billion rural health transformation fund and a new home and community-based services waiver with associated grants. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on Kentucky’s pending community engagement 1115 waiver and how it would interact with the new federal requirements. Board members asked whether the waiver had been approved, what the cabinet’s contingency plan would be if CMS does not approve it, and what the timeline is for compliance. Cabinet representatives said the waiver has not yet been approved by CMS, remains under public comment, and that the state will wait for CMS guidance before moving forward; if needed, the state would amend the waiver or submit a new one. They said the work requirement must be in place by January 1, 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. Castanza also explained that expansion adults with incomes between 100% and 138% of the federal poverty level would face new cost-sharing requirements beginning October 1, 2028, and that eligibility redeterminations would move from annual to every six months starting January 1, 2027. She then walked through provider tax changes, including a moratorium on new provider taxes beginning October 1, 2026, and a phased reduction in the hold-harmless threshold for existing taxes beginning January 1, 2028, with exemptions for nursing facilities and ICF/IID providers. Board members questioned the timing and likely impact on Kentucky, and Castanza responded that the effect would depend on each tax’s current rate and would phase in over time.

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• Okay, and so if there was a sharing of a HIPAA form and somebody complained that it was shared, it would
• I will now share her testimony that she wished for me to share.
• Smith said that, said about this information will not be shared with anyone else, like it won't be shared
• with, like... ...will not be shared with anyone else.
• Like, it won't be shared with, like, your name will not be shared with any other entity.

Bills: HB216

Keywords: HB216, Texas abortion law, abortion-inducing drug, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, telemedicine, in-person exam, physician presence, out-of-state physician, reproductive healthcare, abortion regulation, Health and Safety Code, Occupations Code, consultation services, remote prescribing, pro-life, pro-choice

Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.

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• Providers share that these individuals have more complex needs, putting a strain on our providers during
• I have a long career working with and in other states, and I really want to just highlight and share
• <00:09:31.959> it state-to-state comparison and share it state-to-state comparison and share
• So again, as I shared earlier, those reports are being distributed to leadership.
• And as you noted, we will be back here to share more information on that. Great, thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Bowell is going to share with you the system that we have put in place.
• Again, I just said I'm here to share data. Oops.
• Maybe you've shared it with a number here, but I... Good to share it.
• It created us a database that we could just upload into STARS.
• And so I've shared this slide before. ...what's the difference?

Keywords: 908, all

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• Bowell is going to share with you the system that we have put in place.
• Again, I just said I'm here to share data. Oops.
• Maybe you've shared it with a number here, but I... Good to share it.
• It created a database that we could just upload into STARs.
• Local needs, and then to what end would we have a shared understanding and shared document that was going

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:03:54.440> my the opportunity for me to share my the opportunity for me to share my educational
• <00:16:08.240> and um sharing your views in the share and um sharing your views in the share
• after-school activities, not sharing after-school activities, not sharing accurate<01:02:20.040>
• School boards and state legislators share a public mandate.
• > support<01:37:38.120> in Third, S&S shares our support in Third, S&S shares our

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What we're doing is we're going to be able to share special education services.
• What we're doing is we're going to be able to share special education services.
• What we're doing is we're going to be able to share special education services.
• What we're doing is we're going to be able to share special education services.
• What we're doing is we're going to be able to share special education services.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:10:28.800> or might be uh considered fair share or might be uh considered fair share or
• you all so much for inviting me to share you all so much for inviting me to share our<00:58:36.400
• <01:05:05.200> charging available um that a shared charging available um that a shared charging
• If not, I can share that as well later.
• And so I just want to share them them.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• sharing of data. sharing of data. Thank<00:10:06.880> you.
• <00:15:52.160> share know, basically willing to share share know, basically willing to share
• In the rely heavily on shared resources.
• Can I share that? Representative Godfrey.
• Depends how many passwords you share Depends how many passwords you share with<01:07:16.280>

Bills: HF4456, HF4544, HF3698

Keywords: data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency

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• They do not want a lot of private information about vulnerable adults being shared without cause.
• We can report on all of that, but this comes from our database entered by our original ombudsman and
• To share an example, at the beginning of the rollout for the up to 90-day prepayment screening, many
• To<01:19:05.680> share<01:19:05.880> an<01:19:06.000> example,<01:19:06.760>
• I don't know, but if you want to share with people, I'm just looking for advice.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I will share that when I can.
• So I will share that when I can.
• And with that comes, for better or worse, shared living space, shared bathrooms, shared dormitories.
• or worse shared living space, shared<03:36:03.040> bathrooms,<03:36:03.760> shared<03:
• shared bathrooms, shared dormitories. shared bathrooms, shared dormitories.

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