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• Samiglia indicated, it is Ramon's birthday. I'm sure he cannot think of a better place to be today.
• With our income increases here and what that really means to have a quality of life. Thank you, Mr.
• As I indicated, while we brought down our vacancy rate, one of our challenges we face is recruitment
• Reifstach's internal number indicated.
• Our measurements indicate that the FY24 actual was at 438 days, although that was a decrease.

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• Court officers, some of the members indicate a roll call is in progress.
• Court officers, some of the members indicated a roll call is in progress.
• Some of the members indicated roll calls in progress. This is roll call number 197. Thank you.
• Court officers, some of the members indicate a roll call is now in progress.
• Some members indicate a roll call is now in progress. This is roll call number 198.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several Senate and House bills, mostly under suspension of the rules, and advanced a number of measures to third reading or engrossment. Early in the session, the House dealt with a Senate bill on student learning and mental health by insisting on its position and appointing a committee of conference. It also referred a Senate petition on alleviating poverty to the Committee on Children and Families after the House declined to concur with a Judiciary referral. The chamber then considered and advanced multiple Ways and Means bills, including legislation on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder, honoring Blue Star families, land conveyance in Bolton, newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton, increasing access to epinephrine, and civil rights and technology. Several bills drew extended floor debate. Supporters of the epinephrine bill emphasized its life-saving purpose and described the death of Michael Brown as a catalyst for the measure; the House adopted the bill after a roll call vote of 149-0. The newborn CMV screening bill also prompted substantial testimony in favor from public health advocates and parents, who argued that universal screening would enable earlier treatment and reduce long-term harm; an amendment to add other rare diseases was withdrawn, and a later amendment creating a broad opt-out was defeated 1-153 before the bill passed 154-1. The civil rights and technology bill focused on banning weaponized drones and robotic devices, restricting misuse, and preserving law enforcement and civil liberties; it passed 154-1. The Blue Star families bill, creating commemorative plates for families of fallen law enforcement officers, passed 156-0 after emotional remarks from members and supporters. The House also passed without recorded opposition a bill facilitating better interactions between police and people with autism, and it approved a Bolton land conveyance bill and the Brighton affordable housing/cultural space bill. The chamber observed moments of silence for former Congressman Barney Frank and State Trooper Kevin Traynor, welcomed several guest groups, and concluded by adopting an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

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• system, but it significantly improved the financial sustainability of the retirement system and the quality
• when you change the amortization period, is that assuming that we do not adjust the contribution as indicated
• do appreciate all this information, but I remember that at one of the meetings you were here, you indicated
• So you indicated, Madam Chair, Mr. Trujillo, that 32,000 make $5,000 or more.
• It's just a big concern because it's an indicator that we need to look at as we're looking at all these

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• So when it says, but the school district shall place the warrant article, does that indicate that the
• here a a school district like indicated here a a school district like mine<00:51:14.799> we<00
• Thank you. quality in life and culture within their quality in life and culture within their Community
• <01:23:47.920> of<01:23:48.040> the need to assess the quality of the need to assess
• degradation and services uh and quality degradation and services uh and quality of<01:42:19.560>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We are confident, based on just as a component for all of these capital requests, when we are indicating
• federal funds in the recent years, there's been indications of whether or not federal funds are available
• We do have some indications of leakage and indications of the use of glycol that is used for cooling
• proposed portal would create a single standardized platform for municipal reporting, improving data quality
• This investment ensures that the state can continue providing high-quality firefighter training for years

Keywords: 928, house, all

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• And again, as other members have indicated, we support the efforts as you move forward.
• It's called a quality assurance initiative where we loop back and review every single case, and we have
• Will the Chair, we did limit it to four slides as you indicated. Five?
• Chair, as we move forward talking a little bit about FTEs, the full-time equivalents, as we indicate
• It's a significant increase in the number of applications that we receive—quality applications.

Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• Many Florida wineries who use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers preserve the quality
• Many Florida wineries who use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers to preserve the quality
• Statistics also indicate that at least one person in this room who is not currently affected by distracted
• Statistics also indicate that at least one person in this room who is not currently affected by distracted
• Do we have any indication that the governor is not going to veto this bill again? We shall see.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 678, which would allow pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; it drew support from a business representative and was reported favorably. Members then heard several bills by Senator Leak, including SB 466 to designate St. Johns County as the site of the Florida Museum of Black History and create a board to work with the museum foundation and Florida Memorial University; the bill drew supportive testimony about preserving accurate Black history and the significance of the site, and it passed favorably. Leak’s CS/SB 578 would let Florida wineries use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers for larger wine sales, and it also passed favorably. SB 582 would increase penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, limiting the higher penalties to certain nationally or internationally recognized historic properties; it was supported by preservation advocates and reported favorably. CS/SB 1168 would create an aggravated offense for installing or using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of crimes such as murder, domestic violence, or robbery, and it passed favorably after a brief discussion about stalking and violent crimes. CS/SB 806 would make the Florida Attorney General the exclusive public official with standing to enforce Florida charitable trusts, limiting out-of-state attorneys general from suing over Florida-administered trusts; members debated whether this would burden out-of-state beneficiaries, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1228 would advance spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee Springs and Santa Fe spring flows and allow a utility compliance plan amendment to deliver reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 304 would require a qualified medical opinion in child protective investigations involving infants and young children with possible genetic or medical conditions that can mimic abuse, and it drew emotional support from parents and advocates before passing favorably. SB 1286 would clarify that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities like biking or playing outside do not constitute neglect absent reckless endangerment, and it was reported favorably. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated the most extensive debate: it renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the prohibition to handheld device use, and adds penalties in work zones and school zones; supporters cited fatal crash statistics and personal loss, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, racial disparities in traffic stops, and the need for broader distracted-driving and insurance reforms. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably after amendments. The committee also approved two claims bills, SB 14 for the estate of Penao-Hanvier against Miami Beach and SB 20 for J.N. against Hillsborough County, both settled claims recommended favorably by the special master. Finally, CS/SB 68 would modernize health facilities authority financing for private not-for-profit health systems, and CS/SB 172 would restrict misuse of health care specialty titles while preserving titles authorized under existing practice acts; both were discussed with questions about doctors, optometrists, and CRNAs, and both were reported favorably after amendment and debate.

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• What is your vision for the Department of Health Services, and what indicators would you use to determine
• The billing fraud is really Access, but quality of care falls under both agencies, and we do share data
• Well, since Senator Bravo already asked you your visions, let me just piggyback and say what indicators
• What indicators does the department have to make sure licensing exam times and things like that don't
• And that's probably his biggest quality that doesn't show up on his record.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• rural areas of the state, engage providers that can offer integrated care, and improve access and quality
• It's indicating no state agency, professional, or occupational licensing board.
• In terms of this amendment set, it indicates that y’all would have a larger authority in that, but in
• In terms of this amendment set indicates that y'all would have a larger authority in that, but in the
• So when you ask people, well, the macroeconomic indicator doesn't look that bad, why do you feel so bad

Bills: HB946, HB1093, SB26, SB29, SB30, SB195, SB219, SB222, SB255, SB314, SCR2, SCR22

Keywords: healthcare transparency, hospital pricing, consumer protection, collection actions, fines, naturopathic medicine, Louisiana Board of Naturopathic Medicine, licensing, healthcare, prescriptive authority, natural therapies, opioid treatment, regulation, addiction recovery, state law, SB 29, Act 732, coroner, autopsy, child death

Summary: The committee first heard and favorably reported SB 255, which expands the educational qualifications for psychosocial rehabilitation services to include health sciences and therapeutic recreation degrees, and SB 314, which cleans up prior language on community psychiatric support and treatment services so a limited scope certified social worker license can still be issued even if the applicant is slightly late renewing. Members and witnesses said both bills were intended to improve access to behavioral health services, especially in rural areas, and there was no opposition on either measure. The committee then advanced SB 26, which repeals facility need review for opioid treatment programs to make it easier to open more OTPs in Louisiana, and SB 29, which requires child autopsy reports to include immunization records and access to the LINKS vaccine database. SB 29 drew some concern about whether singling out immunizations could imply causation, but the author and supporters said the bill is only about adding data and that the records would be part of broader medical information. Both bills were reported favorably. Members also reported favorably SB 30, as amended, to allow telehealth for obesity/weight-management treatment with synchronous interaction and other safeguards, though some providers warned the language should not unduly limit future board authority. SB 219 was approved to create an Office of Health and Nutrition within LDH, with testimony from the department, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Pennington Biomedical supporting the focus on nutrition, physical activity, and brain health. SB 222 was reported favorably with amendments to reduce duplicative behavioral health administrative requirements, streamline supervision rules, and expand telehealth for psychosocial rehabilitation. The committee also approved SB 195, the “Danny’s Dose” EMS bill, allowing EMS personnel to administer a patient’s own prescribed time-critical medication in emergencies; testimony from families with rare conditions described life-threatening delays under current rules. Finally, SCR 2 was adopted to update hospital construction standards to the most recent Facility Guidelines Institute edition, and SCR 22 was reported favorably to request a more detailed legislative auditor report on opioid settlement spending and outcomes. The committee then began hearing HB 1093 on naturopathic medicine, with the author proposing a licensing framework under the State Board of Medical Examiners and a large amendment set; members raised questions about scope, prescriptive authority, training, and whether the profession should have its own board, but no final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• And we have to preserve the unique qualities that make it so special to all of us that live there.
• special place to live, work, worship, and raise families, and that they must preserve the unique qualities
• c> his<00:16:27.279> support<00:16:27.519> for<00:16:27.759> carbon and indicated
• his support for carbon and indicated his support for carbon capture<00:16:28.480> and<00:16:28.639
• c><00:16:29.759> with<00:16:29.920> a More recently, President Trump announced and indicated

Bills: HB61, HB176, SB12

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• That's where I've got a yellow warning indicator light going on at the agency.
• And that's where the backlog is, that's where the yellow warning indicator. that's where it's flashing
• That is probably. an indication of some conflict of interest with the anatomical board because they were
• Technological advancements, upgrading systems to improve efficiency and service quality.
• And frankly, one of the most popular or one of the most important indicators of successful therapy outcomes

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• couple of comments before I think we are on a do pass motion: I appreciate what Senator Pope had indicated
• We want to ensure that educational quality and compliance with state and federal laws goes.
• Chair, Senator, it's a pretty straightforward process of indicating that they need those funds.

Keywords: 996, all

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• But I want to clarify that it is not an indicator of class size.
• and in this, you had mentioned that the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2 to 1, and that is not an indication
• As well, we know we're all committed to providing a quality education for our students.

Keywords: 914, all

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• We have, like I indicated, family members of the victims here to testify for the bill, associated stakeholders
• Reports indicate that 38 people died in and around Harris County during the last power failure, and you
• paid for it, so why don't we become more proactive and do things and, and, and would help not only quality

Bills: HB 660, HB 4845, HB 3902, HB 5396, HB 4615, HB 1825, HB 1403, HB 4336, HB 4585, HB 4371, HB 863, SB 1589, HB 5223, HB 3195, HB 2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• director for the Division of Municipal Facilities at the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
• I think that's, as Senator Mathern has indicated, going to be very difficult.
• That's, as Senator Mathern has indicated, going to be very difficult.

Bills: SB2015

Keywords: corrections, rehabilitation, prison budget, department of corrections, adult services, youth services, correctional facilities, Heart River correctional center, Missouri River correctional center, James River correctional center, minimum security facility, county jails, regional jails, deferred maintenance, capital construction, strategic investment and improvements fund, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, tasers, body cameras

Summary: The committee first discussed a wastewater infrastructure bill, centered on whether state support should be provided as a grant or through the existing Clean Water State Revolving Fund as a low-interest loan program. Department of Environmental Quality official David Brushwine explained that the SRF already finances wastewater projects, can leverage federal funds with state bond proceeds, and could accommodate the Washburn, Lincoln, and Peasant projects if they are ready to proceed. Members noted that losing federal grant support would make projects harder for local residents to afford because costs would be recovered through utility rates or special assessments, but the projects would still be eligible for loans. Senator Magrum indicated he would likely concur with the budget after this discussion, and the bill was set aside for later consideration. The committee then turned to a proposed amendment for a four-plex housing project for people with disabilities or other special needs. Senator Mathern described Sections 7 and 8 as creating a design consultation appropriation and a revolving loan fund modeled on existing hospital and nursing home loan programs, while Section 9 would transfer $3.3 million from the state infrastructure fund. Members debated ownership, rent subsidies, repayment terms, and whether the state should finance the project directly or leave it to a private developer with Department of Human Services oversight. Concerns were raised that the state should not own the housing and that the proposal needed more work to be workable, but the committee ultimately reached consensus to adopt Sections 7 and 8 and leave out Section 9 for further conference committee discussion. The committee also reviewed provider inflation and long-term care rate issues, with members discussing whether to support a 2% and 1.5% inflation adjustment and how to handle the $5-per-day basic care rate. Staff explained that the $5 payment was already in the base budget, but members debated whether it should remain ongoing or be treated as one-time funding and paired with a study of rate rebasing. The committee agreed to have draft language prepared to remove the $5 from the base budget and add study language, then moved the bill forward for drafting.

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• There was not a single scratch, bump, bruise, fracture, neck injury, spinal injury, etc., that would indicate
• there was not a single scratch, bump, bruise, fracture, neck injury, spinal injury, etc., that would indicate
• It is such an amazing time to be in the Florida Legislature, where we are really prioritizing quality

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. HB 1013, relating to crisis care coordination, would create a pilot program in Polk and Volusia counties to connect people who have had Baker Act-related crises with follow-up counseling, assessments, and outpatient services through partnerships between law enforcement and community providers. The sponsor said the program has reduced repeat Baker Act commitments in Polk County, and the committee adopted a strike-all amendment moving the pilot to a different statute, formalizing partnerships, and requiring an independent DCF evaluation due in January 2029. The bill drew support from mental health and justice advocates and passed unanimously. The committee then heard PCS for HB 511, which addresses child protective investigations involving specific medical diagnoses. Sponsors and several parents, attorneys, and advocates described cases in which children were removed after injuries were initially treated as abuse but later linked to conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, metabolic bone disease, or other medical fragility. They argued the bill would require notice of the right to a second medical opinion, better consideration of preexisting conditions and medical records, and more coordination before reports are sent to law enforcement, while still preserving protections for abused children. Members expressed sympathy for the families and emphasized the need for fairness and accurate medical review; the bill passed 17-0. Finally, HB 1439, based on recommendations from the 2025 Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, was presented as a broader mental health and substance use disorder measure focused on crisis response, access to care, and workforce development. An amendment aligned the bill more closely with commission recommendations, including assessment tools, trauma-informed practices, school-based behavioral health access, telehealth, discharge planning, and long-acting injectable treatment access. The commission chair testified that the bill reflected a vetted set of recommendations from subject matter experts and commissioners, and the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• curtailing new residential and commercial development due to a lack of available water supply, a survey indicated
• really see are entities that have enforcement concerns with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Mazur indicated, is ensuring that taxpayer money is spent with rigorous safeguards that promote transparency

Bills: SB7

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, 1185, senate, all

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• > life<00:15:37.680> unnecessarily better quality of life unnecessarily better quality
• Um, so I am a water quality certified farm.
• quality is truly impressive. quality is truly impressive.
• And one of the indicators of healthy soil is a robust macroinvertebrate population.
• <01:18:56.159> in always a concern for water quality in always a concern for water quality

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• After which time, we'll let anyone come up to indicate whether you support or oppose the bill.
• This suggests that coercing people into treatment is not as effective as high-quality, voluntary, and
• The examples that you indicated, Senator Grove, I respect.
• Doctor believes it is indicative of abusive trauma shaking.
• There have been clear indications that ICE agents have engaged in serious misconduct.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As the prior testifiers have indicated, I am concerned about the lack of reference to the evidence.
• Nobody has indicated that they're leaving. And people have asked me, will we get more money?
• Nobody has indicated that they're leaving. And people have asked me, will we get more money?
• Nobody has indicated that they're leaving. And people have asked me, will we get more money?
• Nobody has indicated and that left. Nobody has indicated and that they're<01:22:37.520> leaving.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with SB 1442, which would update the statute governing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and clarify its role as the state Medicaid provider of intensive mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. The Department of Health testified in strong support, saying the current statute is outdated and warning against any unfunded mandate because the division relies on federal funding and faces uncertainty about future resources. Written testimony from several organizations also supported the bill. The committees took no immediate action and said they would hold decision-making until later. The hearing then moved to SB 479 on ABLE savings accounts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, arguing that ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits and that the state needs more outreach and staffing to expand participation. A testifier with a disability said the bill would help people keep Social Security and housing stability. The chair indicated an intention to move the bill forward, and asked about funding; the discussion settled on a requested appropriation of about $75,000 for incentives. Next, SB 1245 on reimbursement of pharmacists drew broad support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, rural pharmacies, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others, who said the bill would improve access to care, especially on neighbor islands and in rural communities, and help pharmacies participate in 340B-related services. The Insurance Division and HMSA raised concerns about bill language, saying it could be read to cover pharmacists outside an insurer’s network and that the scope of reimbursable services needed clarification; the pharmacists’ association said the bill is intended to apply only to in-network pharmacists and should continue to reference existing scope-of-practice law. The hearing also took up SB 1279, which would allow pharmacists to authorize medications via telehealth under certain circumstances. The State Board of Pharmacy opposed the bill, citing patient safety, a pilot project with reported errors, concerns about controlled substances and unregulated technicians, and the view that in-person pharmacist services are safer and already available on the affected islands. Several pharmacies and health care groups supported the measure as a way to preserve 340B access and improve service on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, while some local pharmacies said they already provide in-person service and opposed remote dispensing. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.