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• We’re thankful for the Senate Ways and Means edits and subsection B3 that adopted concurrently instead
• states in our great nation, such as Michigan, Maryland, California, New York, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma
• It uses the same CPT codes that insurance companies submit to pay, or that providers submit to insurers
• to clarify that dry needling and acupuncture, trigger point acupuncture, use the same AMA, CMS, CPT code
• The AMA provides one code for one procedure, so it is the same thing.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with the Senate and House chairs of the Joint Committee on Financial Services explaining that the day’s agenda would focus on health insurance and other insurance matters, with a large number of witnesses and a request for brief testimony. Legislators were taken out of order to accommodate their schedules, and the committee heard testimony on several bills, including coverage for hair prostheses for alopecia (H. 1223/S. 832), medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors (H. 1258), modernizing fertility and family-building coverage (H. 715/H. 1190 and related bills), coverage for prosthetic devices to support physical activity for people with limb loss (the “So Everybody Can Move” bill), remediation coverage for home heating oil releases (S. 813/H. 1302), and expanded access to physical therapy for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (H. 1170). A separate bill on sickle cell care and registry development (S. 788) was also discussed by Senator Liz Miranda. Witnesses largely offered personal stories and expert testimony in support of the bills. Advocates for alopecia coverage described the medical and emotional impact of hair loss, the high cost of quality wigs, and the argument that scalp and facial hair prostheses should be treated like other medically necessary prosthetics. Cancer survivors and supporters of H. 1258 said oral and dental care after head and neck cancer treatment is a quality-of-life issue and often not covered despite major out-of-pocket costs. Fertility specialists, LGBTQ+ advocates, and legislators supporting the modern family-building bills said the current infertility definition is outdated and discriminatory, excluding same-sex couples, people needing donors or gestational carriers, and others with medical barriers to conception. For the limb-loss bill, parents and adults with prosthetic needs stressed that activity-specific prostheses are essential for children and adults to run, swim, play sports, and stay healthy, but are often excluded from coverage. The home heating oil testimony focused on the financial devastation caused by residential oil spills and the need to make spill coverage automatic in homeowners policies. Environmental professionals and homeowners described cleanup costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, the strict liability homeowners face, and the fact that many policyholders do not know the rider exists. The insurance industry testified in opposition to the mandatory-coverage approach, arguing for clearer distinctions between first- and third-party coverage, risk-mitigation standards, a delayed effective date, and more emphasis on education and notification rather than mandates. Committee members pressed the industry witness on why agents do not routinely tell customers about the rider and suggested that the issue may require broader disclosure by insurers, agents, and fuel dealers. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and discussed possible compromise language and future action.

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• It's quite the aircraft, and they flew it in from Oklahoma.
• It's based on zip code and the federal definition of what highly rural is.
• So you have to log in, then you receive a text code, then you validate that.
• But it is not something that they can just flash a QR code on their app.
• These are outlined in the New Mexico Administrative Code.

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• Based on this evidence, the FTC adopted a categorical non-compete ban, but it is not in effect due to
• <00:14:10.320> evidence<00:14:10.680> the<00:14:10.800> FTC<00:14:11.320> adopted
• <00:14:11.680> a on this evidence the FTC adopted a on this evidence the FTC adopted a categorical
• Minnesota adopts the federal OSHA law, right, and there are standards that we have adopted in the state
• Minnesota adopts the federal OSHA law, right, and there are standards that we have adopted in the state

Bills: HF1355, HF1469, HF1768

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF1469, Minnesota, workforce development, job training, job skills training, reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, ex-offenders, inmates, recently released inmates, felony conviction, felony-level offense, corrections, prison release

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• has already been approved by the Public Service Commission and which both Ameren and Evergy have adopted
• Indiana—and have reviewed a lot of the recent developments in other states, including Virginia, Oklahoma

Summary: The Committee on Utilities held an informational hearing on data centers in Missouri, with the chair explaining that the goal was to hear from three speakers with different perspectives and allow committee questions, but no public testimony. The first witness, Matt Edelow of the International Union of Operating Engineers and Columbia-Jefferson City Area Building Trades Council, spoke in support of data center development for its construction jobs, long-term employment, tax revenue, and local economic benefits. He said the Montgomery County projects had already put about 200 Missourians to work, described the facilities as using closed-loop water systems and generator noise levels that he said would be limited by setbacks and acoustics, and urged local hire and apprenticeship requirements. Committee members asked about water use, noise, cybersecurity, labor, and tax revenue, and he said one project could generate about $13.1 million annually at full buildout. The second witness, Rob Dixon of Ameren Missouri, testified that Senate Bill 4 and the Public Service Commission’s large-load tariff provide strong protections for existing customers. He said large data center customers must sign long-term contracts, pay 100% of interconnection costs, post collateral, pay at least 80% of contracted demand, and face exit and reduction fees, with load-shedding rules applying to them like other customers. Dixon said Ameren’s planning process includes engineering reviews and MISO review before projects proceed, and that the utility’s integrated resource plan calls for 5.3 gigawatts of new generation by 2030, with 2.2 gigawatts of signed large-load agreements already in place. He also said large customers can help spread fixed grid costs and put downward pressure on rates, and noted that the protections apply to investor-owned utilities, not co-ops or municipal utilities. The final witness, John Kaufman of the Consumers Council of Missouri, argued that the current protections are not strong enough and that data centers could raise rates through construction work in progress, stranded generation costs, and other risks if projects change or technology shifts. He urged greater consumer protections, including more upfront financial security from data centers, reconsideration of construction work in progress policies, and possibly requiring data centers to bring their own power in some cases. Committee members debated his claims about SB 4, QIP, and rate impacts, with some members saying the law already contains clawbacks and consumer-benefit requirements, while others echoed concerns about transparency and public understanding. The hearing ended without any votes or formal action, and the chair said the committee would continue the discussion in future meetings.

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• Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments adopted.
• In response to disasters like this, OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, adopted
• That is a well-established proposition in the Constitution that the voters have adopted repeatedly.
• But without SB 1329, if we move forward as is, the 59 counties in California, you could each adopt a
• Counties in California could each adopt their own way of assessing property taxes on solar farms.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• there was a lot of debate and back and forth about, again, which one of these systems the state should adopt
• schools and like 18 17% for the special needs families have been some of the. most enthusiastic adopters
• If you choose to adopt. further measures by amendment this year or in the future, that is an ongoing.
• We know from other states, such as Arizona and Oklahoma, that student outcomes are no better and are
• There were two public... schools available for our zip code and the best school was filled up a year

Bills: HB3, HB3

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• Without objection, adopted.
• Adopted without objection.
• I move adoption. Without objection, the resolution is adopted.
• Senator Stine moves for the adoption of the resolution. Without objection, SCR 81 is adopted.
• Senator Edmonds moves the adoption of SCR 83. Senator Edmonds moves to adopt SCR 83.

Bills: SR146, SCR12, HB378, HB509, HB1090, HB221, HCR85, HCR100, HCR105, HCR107, HCR114, HCR58, HB723, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB83, SB131, SB143, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB283, SB333, SB353, SB367, SB384, SB389, SB398, SB408, SB431, SB448, SB450, SB465, SB468, SB469, SB484, SB495, SB496, SB509, SB56, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HB59, HB89, HB153, HB243, HB335, HB342, HB407, HB451, HB513, HB595, HB682, HB688, HB690, HB730, HB762, HB802, HB816, HB940, HB1003, HB1011, HB1029, HB1053, HB1058, HB1062, HB1064, HB1079, HB1084, HB1098, HB1161, HB1189, HB1203, HB1215, HB1247, HB1248, HB1251, HB1253, HB1257, HB1258, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB73, HB140, HB166, HB181, HB205, HB211, HB223, HB226, HB259, HB271, HB308, HB337, HB399, HB410, HB487, HB626, HB712, HB740, HB750, HB759, HB775, HB812, HB844, HB906, HB966, HB968, HB979, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1038, HB1081, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1155, HB1220, HB1242, HB1252, HB1256, SB42, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB449, SB487, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB29, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB441, HB359

Keywords: SR146, Senate Resolution 146, Louis Thomas Nelson, Thomas Nelson, condolences, memorial resolution, tribute, obituary, public service, St. Martinville, Cade, St. Martin Parish, police juror, mayor, community center, water system, school bus driver, school board, Louisiana Senate, sympathy

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a guest prayer by Pastor Lee Shipp, and conducted routine opening business including journal adoption, receipt of confirmation appointments, and House messages naming conferees on several Senate bill disagreements. The chamber also adopted or recognized several personal privilege resolutions and commendations, including honors for Grady Hazel, the Acadiana Veterans Hockey of Louisiana national championship team, Grambling State University’s 125th anniversary and related athletics/band centennials, the 2026 Governor’s Fellows, and a brief address by special guest Ms. Benson. Members then acted on a series of resolutions and concurrent resolutions. The Senate adopted measures creating or requesting study task forces on child permanency, medical malpractice review panels, driving school fees, the Minimum Foundation Program, and earthquake activity in north Louisiana, and it concurred in House resolutions on illegal dumping, gaming board review, behavioral health crisis center reimbursement, Medicaid incentive payment reporting, and a physician review panel study. Several condolence and commendation resolutions also passed, including those honoring Lewis Thomas Nelson and Josephine Ruth Kennedy, and the Senate adopted a resolution urging local governments to consider generator requirements for unlicensed senior and disability residential facilities. The chamber also took up House Bill 723, a motorcycle traffic-signal bill allowing certain two- and three-wheeled vehicles to proceed through malfunctioning vehicle-actuated signals under specified circumstances; after debate about safety and enforcement, it passed 33-3. The Senate then considered numerous House amendments to Senate bills, concurring in most, including bills on fluoridation/local opt-out, public assistance, nutrition, human trafficking training, bulletproof vests, adult residential care generators, cell-cultured food products, public benefits eligibility, attorney-fee limits in disciplinary proceedings, critical infrastructure protections, debit card surcharges, bank stock certificates, child welfare proceedings, digital student IDs, watershed restoration funding, innovation hubs, sports agent registration, and manufactured housing regulation. It rejected House amendments to SB 283 and SB 408 for further negotiation. The session ended with announcements for committee meetings and a recess until 2 p.m.

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• Well, it actually is used in all 50 states, but it's adopted, statutorily adopted, in 13 states.
• And doesn't Louisiana have a medical treatment... ...adopted, statutorily adopted, in 13 states.
• And that's been adopted in every state that we're adopted in. It's highly utilized.
• I'm not trying to adopt Texas ODG. I'm trying to adopt ODG by MCG. Why do we need Texas?
• The amendments are adopted. Thank you. The amendments are adopted. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.

Summary: The House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee met on May 7, 2026, and first deferred several measures, including House Bill 460, Senate Bill 322, Senate Bill 32, Senate Bill 22, and House Bill 561. The committee then took up House Bill 819 by Chairman Cruz, which would replace Louisiana’s current workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule with the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) by MCG as the primary guideline, while keeping the existing variance and appeal process. Cruz and MCG representative Troy Prevo argued that ODG is more comprehensive, updated more frequently, and used in many states, and said it could reduce delays, disability duration, and costs. Dr. Jason Picard, the state medical director, testified that Louisiana already uses ODG as a secondary reference in many cases because the state schedule lacks coverage for some body parts and treatments, and said the bill would not otherwise change the appeals process or care delivery. Committee members focused heavily on whether the bill would delay care or improve it. Several members questioned the private-company nature of ODG, the $400 annual subscription cost, and whether Louisiana doctors would be forced to rely on an out-of-state guideline. Rep. Glorioso and others raised concerns about preauthorization delays and proposed amendments to create tacit approval when treatment follows the schedule, require payment within 30 days, and make the carrier prove by clear and convincing evidence that care was not medically necessary to challenge it. Chairman Cruz said he was willing to work with those ideas, and the committee also discussed adding an on-ramp or legacy language so current patients would not be disrupted. Opposition testimony came from injured-worker advocates and representatives of medical and labor groups, including Joseph Jola St. and Robin Krumholt. They argued that Louisiana’s current guidelines are already working, that rates have fallen over time, and that the real problem is delay in approval rather than the content of the schedule. They said ODG is overly rigid, cost-driven, and can lead to denials that shift costs to workers, Medicaid, or private health insurance. They urged the committee to keep Louisiana’s existing system and instead adopt tacit approval under current law. The bill was still under discussion at the close of the transcript, with amendments being read and no final vote shown.

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• It’s come up a couple times in terms of who do I call—whether there is someplace on a website, a QR code
• <01:50:34.679> QR someplace on a website is there a QR someplace on a website is there a QR code
• c><01:50:36.400> at<01:50:37.000> how<01:50:37.119> do<01:50:37.320> I code
• that I can perhaps look at how do I code that I can perhaps look at how do I follow<01:50:37.920>
• <02:58:29.800> when<02:58:30.040> that<02:58:30.279> was Oklahoma, when that was

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• HB 1268 would adopt that same approach.
• HB<01:20:54.800> 1268<01:20:55.720> would<01:20:55.880> adopt<01:20:56.360> that
• HB 1268 would adopt that same approach. HB 1268 would adopt that same approach.
• You've got Illinois and New Jersey are the same as Texas and Oklahoma.
• The states recognize parents Oklahoma.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• in Plymouth, in the Nshawa Children's Home, in a placement in Massachusetts, and a placement in Oklahoma
• 01:43:45.440> in in Massachusetts, and a placement in in Massachusetts, and a placement in Oklahoma
• c> we<01:43:47.520> provided<01:43:47.920> training,<01:43:48.400> free Oklahoma
• Um we provided training, free Oklahoma.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table.
• Moms and dads get new support for adoption, paid leave, child care, and health care costs. Speaker.
• Moms and dads get new support for adoption, paid leave, child care, and health care costs. increased
• > leave,<01:31:20.639> child<01:31:21.040> care, for adoption, paid leave, child
• care, for adoption, paid leave, child care, and<01:31:21.520> health<01:31:21.760> care

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

Bills: SB2054, SB2143, SB2145, SB2400, SB2447, SB2494, SB2723, SB2727, SB3131, HCR187, SCR177, SR172, SCR5, SCR85, SR75, SCR139, SR131, SCR146, SR138, SR84, SCR31, SR27, SCR46, SR45, SCR48, SR47, SCR9, SR11, SCR83, SR73, SCR20, SR17, SCR56, SR54, SCR87, SR79, SCR160, SR151, SCR28, SCR120, SCR129, SR121, SCR71, SR66, SCR147, SR139, SCR79, SCR179, SCR181, SCR182, SCR60, SR81, SR174, SR176, SR177, SCR89, SCR69, SCR74, SR68

Keywords: public safety, Hawaii National Guard, military deployment, governor authority, federal assistance, elections, chief election officer, vacancy, order of succession, election commission, law enforcement, recording rights, private action, civil rights, police accountability, SB2400, seaglider, wing-in-ground craft, wing in ground effect, WIG craft

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• The first item on our agenda is adoption of the minutes.
• Kentucky, Montana, Oklahoma, Utah, and our neighboring states of Iowa and Wisconsin are all currently
• Kentucky, Montana, Oklahoma, Utah, and our neighboring states of Iowa and Wisconsin are all currently
• Kentucky, Montana, Oklahoma, Utah, and our neighboring states of Iowa and Wisconsin are all currently

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• States like Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, just to name a few, have all authorized blue
• immediate and measurable improvement to driver awareness and reduced speeds in work zones after adopting
• their strategic highway safety plan includes one of six initiatives called accelerating research and adoption
• As part of this work, Massachusetts will identify barriers to adoption as well as statutory and regulatory

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on a broad package of traffic and roadway safety bills, with repeated emphasis on work zone safety, the Move Over law, automated enforcement, and protections for pedestrians, cyclists, and roadside workers. MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver strongly supported a bill allowing MassDOT vehicles to use blue flashing lights in limited work-zone settings, arguing that blue lights reliably slow drivers and could help address a rise in work-zone crashes and fatalities. District Attorney Marion Ryan, State Police representatives, and police association leaders supported a separate Move Over bill that would raise penalties for repeat violations and add an education component, citing officers and workers killed or injured roadside and saying the goal is deterrence and safer driver behavior rather than revenue. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to automated enforcement bills for speed and red-light violations, including proposals for school zones, work zones, and broader local options. Senator Brownsberger and Senator Jalen argued that automated enforcement is needed because speeding and red-light running remain common while police traffic enforcement has declined, and they described the bills as civil, opt-in tools that issue tickets to vehicles rather than drivers. Supporters from WalkMass, T4MA, Safe Roads Alliance, MassBike, Medford officials, and other advocates cited fatal pedestrian crashes, neighborhood speeding, and the need to protect vulnerable road users, while also pointing to privacy and equity safeguards in the bills such as limits on photographs, data retention rules, public reporting, and local approval processes. Several local and advocacy witnesses backed targeted camera programs. Senator Lovely and Representative Cruz supported a Salem school-zone camera bill, describing repeated violations around schools and buses. Medford officials and school-safety advocates supported a similar statewide camera bill, citing recent pedestrian deaths and dangerous cut-through traffic. AAA Northeast and the Massachusetts Aggregate and Asphalt Pavement Association also supported targeted enforcement in work zones and school zones, while urging public education and warning periods. Some witnesses raised concerns about the color of lights for highway workers, with State Police representatives preferring green over blue to avoid confusion with law enforcement, and committee members asked about constitutional issues, surchargeability, and possible targeting concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Um, Arizona and Uh, what is it, Arizona, Oklahoma are, are slightly less than us.
• And, um, also, uh, the committee adopted behavioral health regions, um, and patterned, as the legislation

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• So I have an amendment, and I move for its adoption, ending in .01H.
• But we'll get that back, I guess, when we go to the floor, if this should be adopted, and then we can
• You have adopted amendment number one.
• I now move that we roll amendment number one into a new committee substitute and adopt the substitute
• You have adopted the substitute.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So, even if I've got a child who's going to school in Oklahoma, um, there's a good chance that Sigma
• is going to have an in-network provider in Oklahoma, but they're going to be out of Wyoming.
• > there's<02:24:25.120> a<02:24:25.359> good<02:24:25.520> chance in in Oklahoma
• , um there's a good chance in in Oklahoma, um there's a good chance that<02:24:25.840> Sigma<02
• ,<02:24:28.560> but network provider in Oklahoma, but network provider in Oklahoma, but they're

Keywords: 916, all

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• But I think in Oklahoma they’ve been doing some innovative things around rehabilitation in both red states
• But I think in Oklahoma they’ve been doing some innovative things around rehabilitation in both red states
• In 1980, Minnesota adopted a good time system as an incentive for good behavior.
• In 1980, Minnesota adopted a good time system as an incentive for good behavior.
• Chair Franson, I believe you have an amendment, coded 43582. Please explain your amendment.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• First order of business members. is to adopt the committee rules.
• Do I have a motion to adopt the rules? Okay.
• Senator Alvarado moves that the committee rules be adopted.
• We operate in four different states, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
• A lot of corporations have adopted. that because of the delays and the cost and expense that our district

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.