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• assessment<01:04:00.160> and This is a functional assessment and This is a functional assessment
• third this is an independent functional third this is an independent functional assessment<01:05
• <01:15:35.920> assessments current functional assessments current functional assessments um
• um within the waiverss those functional um within the waiverss those functional assessment<01:15
• tapping into all of the school-based tapping into all of the school-based resources<01:20:54.400

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• , the way that our cabinet functions, and look at new opportunities for more efficiencies and taxpayer
• . ...Constitution as kind of Florida's first crack at a government efficiency type function.
• This function is now, will be moot, given that we are taking this group that I believe meets every four
• What this amendment does is formalize it under one job function.
• And a lot of the questions that you have about the specific duties and functions are going to be more

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard several measures focused on government structure, oversight, and public policy designations. The most debated bill was HJR 1325, which proposed a constitutional amendment to create a statewide Commissioner of Government Efficiency, abolish the lieutenant governor office and the Government Efficiency Task Force, and eliminate the constitutional requirement for an Auditor General appointment. Sponsors said the new commissioner would be a watchdog over waste, fraud, and abuse across state and local government, while opponents raised concerns about cost, single-subject issues, lack of implementation details, and whether existing oversight structures were sufficient. After extensive debate, the resolution was reported favorably by a recorded vote. The committee also approved HB 575, which redesignates the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in Florida statute, and HB 1445, which requires certain state officials and agency heads to have stronger ties to Florida and, for some positions, to live in the county where their agency headquarters is located. HB 1445 drew questions about practicality and whether a proximity standard would be better than a strict county requirement, but the sponsor said he would continue working on that issue. Both bills were reported favorably, with HB 1445 passing unanimously. In addition, the committee unanimously approved HB 259, designating August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, with supporters emphasizing the need for public education about fentanyl overdoses. The committee also passed CS/HB 29, the public records and meetings bill linked to the social work licensure compact, which creates confidentiality and meeting exemptions needed for the compact to operate. Public testimony on that measure was supportive, and it too was reported favorably without opposition.

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• and 1990 when they allowed school and 1990 when they allowed school psychologists<00:32:09.120><
• In 2012, this through the schools.
• that we license school psychologists. that we license school psychologists.
• I didn't go to school here. Maybe they teach it in school.
• He played varsity soccer in high school. school. school. captain<04:48:29.360> of<04:48:29.520

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Most of the individuals are already here, already in the school system, and it's a minority of people
• We also have other functions of single sign-on opportunities so that the providers can leverage that.
• have other functions of single sign-on<00:36:59.600> opportunities<00:37:00.520> so<00
• One is the Find Your Resources, where you can go, and it's a self-service function.
• decisions to stabilize and functionally decisions to stabilize and functionally look<00:54:26.840

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 20 minutes and then adopted the remainder of the consent calendar, after removing two items for separate discussion. On item 26071, members questioned a $95,000 DoubleTree Manchester contract for a two-day conference. Department staff said the hotel was the only bidder, the conference typically draws more than 500 attendees, most of the cost is food offset by registration fees, and attendees pay their own lodging except for presenters. The committee then approved the item. On item 26068, members asked for clearer reporting on remaining federal funds in continuing items. DHHS said about $10.3 million remained as of February 28, 2026, and agreed to provide the original award amounts and a reconciliation later. The committee approved the item. The committee then took up a DHHS transfer item for the developmental disability system, where officials said projected costs had risen because of delayed pandemic-era billings, new individuals entering the system, and higher individual service budgets. They said the budget was built on older assumptions, that carryforward funds had fallen from about $94 million to $72 million, and that the transfer would not affect lapse because it shifts general funds while federal Medicaid funds are accepted in return. The item was adopted. The committee also approved a hiring request and then a late Corrections item tied to overtime and recruitment. Corrections officials said the department is about 50% staffed for corrections officers, typical overtime is an eight-hour shift, inmate populations are beginning to rise again, and the department is using academy blitzes, out-of-state recruiting, targeted advertising, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid after academy completion and one year of service. Senator Gray said the late item was intended to help reduce a larger request expected in June, and the committee adopted the item. Finally, members questioned DHHS item 26074 on the New Hampshire Care Connection system and its interoperability with provider and managed care systems. DHHS said the system already has SMART on FHIR integration, single sign-on, and deeper integration options, and that managed care organizations are working with the contractor on use cases and data exchange. Officials said the project has been multi-phase, including the 988 crisis-response migration, privacy/security work, a provider network of more than 100 organizations, and a searchable resource portal managed by Granite United Way. They said the closed-referral solution is funded largely with Medicaid federal funds and is planned to continue in the base budget, not the rural health grant. The discussion ended without further action noted in the excerpt.

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• And to the child's school bus driver.
• school as well. well. well.
• So she functions that way for us here in the legislature.
• So she functions that way for us here in the legislature.
• So, she functions that way for us >> Yeah.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3874 and laid it over for possible inclusion in a finance bill. The Minnesota Judicial Branch, represented by State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba and Chief Judge Michael Fritz, presented a supplemental funding request focused on two main areas: judicial safety and security, and the employer share of Minnesota Paid Leave costs. Shorba said the branch was grateful for prior budget support but noted it did not receive salary increases for staff or judges and did not get funding for juror per diem. He explained that the branch is seeking funding for personal data protection, home security, two additional judicial security positions, security for the chief justice at public events, and a revived courthouse security grant program. Much of the testimony centered on rising threats against judges and court staff. Shorba and Fritz described increases in incidents, threats, and disturbances, and Fritz gave several examples of threatening behavior involving judges’ homes, personal information, and online doxxing. They argued that the branch needs better threat assessment, coordination with local law enforcement, and security measures at homes, courthouses, and online. Members expressed support for the concerns and asked questions about how threats are currently handled and whether state patrol officers assigned to security duties would need additional training. The second major topic was the judicial branch’s request for funding to cover its employer contribution to Minnesota Paid Leave, which took effect in January 2026. Shorba said the branch followed MMB’s calculations and expected the cost to be addressed through broader state government funding, but the branch did not receive an operational adjustment. He said the branch is now having to hold positions open to absorb the cost. Members questioned why the request was not included in the earlier budget process, and Shorba responded that the branch believed the issue would be handled centrally and later learned it had not been funded for the judiciary. No vote on the funding requests was taken in the discussion shown.

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• I'm the superintendent of schools at Big Lake, Big Lake Schools Independent School District 727.
• > Lake<00:15:00.279> Schools<00:15:00.680> Independent<00:15:01.079> School
• c> uh Big Lake Schools Independent School uh Big Lake Schools Independent School District<00:15:01.639
• <00:16:00.360> to our independent Elementary School to our independent Elementary School to
• superintendent of the Becker school superintendent of the Becker school district<00:19:14.120>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the core functions of our programs.<00:06:50.960> This<00:06:51.160> is<00:06:51.280><
• <00:10:01.680> for<00:10:01.840> processing administrative functions for processing
• So, Minnesota, of eligibility functions.
• that determine a person's functional eligibility, so their eligibility for long-term care.
• all the way till I graduated from school all the way till I graduated from college.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have to actively defend our sovereignty. school funding, school funding, and<00:20:57.240> really
• <00:45:50.680> rec cemetery board and your uh school rec cemetery board and your uh school
• benefit of public schools. benefit of public schools.
• I think this is a critical<04:21:59.000> function critical function critical function and<04:22
• because they're not in school? because they're not in school?

Keywords: 916, all

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• Today I'm proud to welcome students and staff from John Muir Charter Schools, representing schools from
• Today I'm proud to welcome students and staff from John Muir Charter Schools, representing schools from
• School; Elaine Kim, a student from Ruskin Elementary School; Rebecca Liu, a student from Valley Christ
• School; Ishaan Shan Van Jetty, a student from Horner Middle School; Shihan Yan, a student from Piedmont
• High School.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine journal, procedural, and guest-introduction business. Majority Leader Garcia secured suspension of rules for several procedural matters, including allowing guests in the chamber, moving AB 2568 Johnson out of Appropriations to the second reading file, and setting SB 73 Cervantes for a Public Safety Committee hearing; the rule-suspension motion passed 41-14. The floor also recognized several guest groups, including Placer County Sheriff Wayne Wu and Undersheriff Shane Wright for the sheriff’s office’s 175th anniversary, students from John Muir Charter Schools, youth art contest winners from the 24th District, the Oak Ridge High School cheer team, and students from Casa Grande High School. The Assembly then moved through the daily file, passing and retaining numerous second- and third-reading items. Two resolutions drew floor debate and were adopted by voice vote after coauthor roll calls: ACR 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary, declaring April as Second Chance Month, and HR 109 by Assembly Member Schiavo, recognizing California’s janitorial and cleaning workforce. Supporters of ACR 176 emphasized rehabilitation, reentry barriers, and the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated people, while also noting the need to remember victims and survivors. Supporters of HR 109 highlighted janitors’ role in public health and the often unseen nature of their work, with members sharing personal experiences in janitorial and service jobs. The Assembly also adopted ACR 119 by Assembly Member Ta, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Speakers described the trauma of the Vietnamese refugee experience, honored those lost during and after the Vietnam War, and praised the contributions of Vietnamese Americans in California. After additional items were passed and retained on the third reading and consent calendars, the House announced its schedule and adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.

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• and your video off while waiting to testify, and after your testimony is complete, the Zoom chat function
• authorized by the maintenance functions authorized by the board<00:45:44.839> of<00:45:45.079
• authorized for the special functions authorized for the special fund<00:47:49.119> and<00:47:
• I am from Mililani High School. I would like to thank you, Chairs, for your time.
• I would like to from Milani High School I would like to thank<01:39:43.320> you<01:39:43.440>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Additionally, schools frequently serve as polling locations and are staffed by school resource officers
• As you know, our polling sites often use our schools.
• Have an office; they report to the school.
• And this is a conflict, especially with our schools.
• We're avoiding confrontation between different responsibilities and functions.

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• when we treat institutions only function when we treat each<00:19:46.720> other<00:19:47.039>
• I was a senior in high school who was interested in campaigns and elections.
• When she graduated law school, she passed up opportunities at big law firms to work at legal aid.
• She will eat breakfast and lunch at school, no questions asked. College will be more affordable.
• She will eat breakfast and lunch at school, no questions asked. College will be more affordable.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• entire state, offering non-credit and job training programs and bringing programs to places like high schools
• So we can move on to issue three, rising school proposals, and we have the same Panel once again.
• So this is not only their student information, but also functions related to finance, human resources
• The current landscape inhibits the system's capacity to function cohesively and securely.
• Cassie Mancini on behalf of the California School Employees Association.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• If it's not functional, it doesn't really help anyone.
• If it's not functional, it doesn't really help anyone.
• If it's not functional, it doesn't really help anyone.
• If it's not functional, it doesn't really help anyone.
• If it's not functional, it doesn't really help anyone.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• local governments and local school districts.
• local governments and local school districts.
• local governments and local school districts.
• <01:47:45.159> now account that pays back our schools now account that pays back our schools
• <02:09:54.719> questions bill will actually function questions bill will actually function

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And in terms of school districts, school districts will be empowered so that they can actually help these
• Okay, so with the in-school, how much of the tutoring would be required to occur in school versus how
• much could be offered out of school?
• within school hours?
• HB 1411 by Allen relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by certain school district

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation and pledges, received Senate messages, and adopted several procedural motions allowing committees to meet during the session and postponing or scheduling certain committee hearings. Members also observed a memorial recognition for Wood County Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, who died in the line of duty, and adopted a resolution honoring her service. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 897 recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day in Texas and House Resolution 1063 recognizing Dallas Housing Coalition Advocacy Day; additional recognitions highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month and tardive dyskinesia awareness, The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, Alzheimer’s advocacy, student athlete Gator Young, an intern in Rep. Leo-Wilson’s office, and educator Jessica Lopez. The House spent much of the day on third-reading consideration of a long calendar of bills. Among the measures passed were HB 24 on zoning protest procedures, HB 3800 creating a health care workforce advisory board, HB 42 on higher education appropriations, HB 129 restricting contracts with foreign adversary companies, HB 677 on county elections administrator political activity, HB 668 on license-to-carry renewal procedures, HB 2128 directing a rural firefighting study, HB 2038 expanding physician licensing options, HB 2316 on election result reporting, HB 3686 on retired peace officer ID cards, HB 2563 creating a prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool, HB 1160 increasing penalties for assaults on utility workers, HB 3883 on major events funding, HB 2788 protecting fraud-detection information, HB 2663 on inactive well plugging extensions, HB 3305 extending a county health provider participation program, HB 3474 on pension reporting, HB 1105 expanding tuition exemptions for certain paramedics, HB 3490 on closed meetings with internal auditors, HB 3597 on child care facility notice thresholds, HB 1295 on health literacy planning, HB 3512 on AI training for government employees, HB 3783 on court-ordered counseling, HB 2017 on intoxication manslaughter penalties, HB 3010 on rural disaster recovery, HB 3112 on cybersecurity-related public information and meetings, HB 4215 on delivery network companies, HB 3223 on construction claims limitation periods, HB 3464 on controlled substances in correctional facilities, HB 3120 on residential child detention facilities, HB 4214 on public information, HB 481 on trade secret sealing, HB 4783 on opioid antagonist program reporting, HB 4063 on unilateral memoranda of contract, HB 2783 on county employee deferred compensation, HB 5085 on seed banks, HB 2510 on assisted living facility operations, HB 3426 on digital driver’s licenses, HB 4361 on emergency notifications at higher education institutions, HB 1169 on oil and gas infrastructure protection, HB 2516 on Medicare supplement eligibility for Texans under 65, HB 3560 on hospital staff background checks, HB 3860 on occupational licenses for inmates, HB 3146 on SOAH hearings, HB 184 on loan repayment for border prosecution attorneys, HB 198 on firefighter cancer screenings, HB 247 on border security infrastructure taxation, HB 367 on excused absences for students with severe illnesses, HB 449 on deepfake sexually explicit images, HB 1778 on human trafficking and related offenses, HB 514 on maternal health workforce outreach, HB 632 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2582 on victim parole information, HB 766 on precinct chair ballot applications, HB 2715 on suspension/removal of officials, HB 2712 on water and sewer utility test years, HB 3069 on transmission projects, HB 3505 on health provider participation districts, HB 1269 on plant disease and pest prevention grants, HB 4224 on access to health care records, HB 5032 on historical documents in the Capitol complex, HB 2240 on void marriages, HB 5180 on diploma designation, HB 3348 on health provider participation programs, HB 4668 on PUC authority to retain assistance, HB 4665 on child care training providers, HB 3395 on beneficiary designation for manufactured homes, HB 3157 on interim electric utility rates, HB 4395 on electronic submission of public securities records, HB 4325 on bribery civil penalties, HB 4386 on annuity replacement transactions, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud-related unlawful acts, HB 2760 on judicial review of unemployment decisions, HB 2820 on charitable bingo operating capital, HB 1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers, and a series of Senate bills including SB 2349, SB 1268, SB 610, SB 1577, SB 1369, SB 2032, SB 1057, SB 1044, SB 922, SB 1759, SB 1143, SB 1506, SB 1403, SB 2361, SB 870, SB 372, and SB 72. Several bills drew debate or amendments, including HB 24, where a germane point of order was sustained against an amendment, and HB 198, HB 3348, and SB 2361, which were amended before passage. Most measures passed by wide margins, though some drew notable opposition, including HB 3883, HB 514, HB 1295, HB 184, SB 1143, and others. The House also postponed further consideration of HB 4700 until the end of the day and HB 24 until 1 p.m., and it granted permission for committees to meet during the House session and for the Calendars Committee to meet that morning.

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• Virginia High School is a two-time Virginia High School league<00:40:41.160> 4A<00:40:41.760>
• abuse as a bonus mom to a school-aged abuse as a bonus mom to a school-aged daughter<00:44:49.559
• <02:33:37.319> and principles that make our schools and principles that make our schools and
• players and parents and school players and parents and school communities<03:06:51.520> this<
• <05:17:28.480> going<05:17:28.718> to functionally going to functionally going to 5%<05

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• My principal volunteered me school year.
• Businesses cannot function, and our economy suffers.
• Businesses cannot function, and our economy suffers.
• Businesses cannot function, and our economy suffers.
• Businesses cannot function, and our economy suffers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think just so it's functional.
• I think it's just the functionality of listening to the professionals that where we have the OIG, where
• the tech build-outs, or for school the tech build-outs, or for school safety?
• They vote against anything on revenues, and that means schools, water treatment, roads end up getting
• ,<00:13:01.760> water<00:13:02.040> treatment, that means schools, water treatment,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The school board cannot do that.
• and correctly reinforces that schools and correctly reinforces that schools<01:53:36.320> school<
• /c><01:53:36.639> districts<01:53:37.280> are schools school districts are schools school
• schools, and communities. Thank you. schools, and communities. Thank you.
• If I know that after high school.

Keywords: 1189, house, all