Bills: HR213, SB2607, SB2043, SB2396, SB2835

Keywords: Hawaiian Council, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Native Hawaiian, Native Hawaiian community, Native Hawaiian advocacy, recognition resolution, ceremonial resolution, nonprofit, community development, economic development, cultural preservation, self-sufficiency, housing counseling, community development financial institution, CDFI, small business accelerator, trades academy, tourism, regenerative tourism, iwi kūpuna

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• independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communications
• independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communications
• For example, the definition of therapeutic communication is broad enough.
• For example, the definition of therapeutic communication is broad enough that it could cover routine
• and it's their job. to some could be really meaningful to the people in in their communities and it's

Bills: HB2564, HB2599, HB1809, HB2242, HB2261, HB2384, HB2505

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, certification, state regulation, health plan, therapy, psychotherapy, mental health, regulation, professional standards, behavioral health, mental health crisis, crisis response, co-response, co-responder, first responder, EMS, emergency medical services, paramedic, EMT

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• Its leadership has helped ensure that programs are youth-centered, responsive to community needs, and
• For the record, my name is Alex Hurr, testifying on behalf of Communities in Schools of Washington.
• And we are moving on to Senate Bill 6024, Community Residential Services Providers.
• And we are moving on to Senate Bill 6024 community residential services providers.
• And we are moving on to Senate Bill 6024, Community Residential Services Providers.

Bills: SB5977, SB6184, SB5681, SB5917, SB5942, SB6024, SB6036, SB6080, SB6085

Keywords: child safety, near fatalities, public reporting, child welfare, transparency, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, abortion medications, reproductive health, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion access

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• There especially the Flint community.
• </c> also um encourages the use of community also um encourages the use of community service<00:47:15.680
• It embraces community service, and we are very supportive of including the new inclusion of based community
• </c> welcome youth that are um need community welcome youth that are um need community service<00:50:
• </c> education uh relating to community education uh relating to community literacy<01:13:52.640><c>

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

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• House Bill 2118 is the bill prohibiting common interest community unit owners associations from entering
• taking property off of the tax rolls completely and decimating the funding base for schools in those communities
• and raising the property taxes for everyone else in those communities.
• So on that larger ...the property taxes for everyone else in those communities.
• I think there is more that we can do in future years to make sure that our communities and our more rural

Bills: HB1974, HB2118, HB2236, HB2269

Keywords: land bank, land banking authority, affordable housing, housing crisis, housing supply, public corporation, public housing authority, nonprofit housing, tax-foreclosed property, blight remediation, redevelopment, anti-displacement, equity, redlining, racial segregation, deed restriction, affordability covenant, property tax exemption, excise tax exemption, predevelopment

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• on community supervision would not adequately protect the community.
• This bill puts the burden back on communities, individual communities where these juveniles, many of
• communities.
• facility or is a community facility.
• And to be clear, we have consistently advocated for more community dollars, both to courts and community

Bills: HB2389, HB2456

Keywords: juvenile justice, youth sentencing, juvenile rehabilitation, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, community supervision, community transition services, suspended disposition, less restrictive alternative, sentencing grid, juvenile confinement, juvenile prison, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health treatment, substance use disorder, chemical dependency, trauma-informed care, racial disparities, equity

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• the communication class it helped<00:26:27.440><c> me</c><00:26:27.600><c> communicate</c><00:26:28.120
• ><c> with</c><00:26:28.320><c> with</c> helped me communicate with with helped me communicate with with
• Community efforts um I myself have Community efforts um I myself have worked<00:40:33.000><c> with</c
• A lot of times in communities, specifically a community that I come from, no one really tells you, hey
• communities and individuals to create communities and individuals to create career-long<00:50:56.119>

Bills: HF1439, HF1004, HF498, HF1326

Keywords: HF1439, Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation, Carts to Careers, workforce development fund, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, grocery industry, food industry, food retail, retail workforce, job training, career pathways, scholarships, certifications, workforce pipeline, one-time appropriation, industry training, labor shortage, youth employment, apprenticeship

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• Tribal communities are tightly linked with our trust beneficiaries.
• Good afternoon, Chair Chapman, Vice Chair, and community members.
• They took off in these basins where they were relatively simple fish communities.
• Forest Service, land trusts, cities, and all types of community groups.
• Forest Service, land trust, cities, and all types of community groups.

Bills: SB5838, SB5960, SB6097

Keywords: tribal representation, natural resources, board of natural resources, environmental policy, community involvement, ungulate populations, wildlife management, habitat restoration, conservation, sustainability, Indian tribes, conservation futures program, federal recognition, environmental protection, 904, all

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• It is fundamental case law for these communities.
• , high-wage jobs to our community, just like you said.
• You see it in other communities across the... bring 2,800 local jobs, high-wage jobs to our community
• associated planned communities.
• Okay. the Arizona Association Community Managers.

Bills: HB2128, HB2255, HB2397, HB2429, HB2591, HB2680, HB2834, HB2868, HB2911, HB2951, HB2979, HB2991, HB2996, HB2999, HB4001, HB4011, HB4017, HB4020, HB4026, HB4086, HB4088, HB2244, HB2342

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure

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• So this entity will allow us to partner directly with businesses, with industry sectors, with communities
• . ...on the ground from the agency in every region of the state and in your communities and districts
• Get the community and technical colleges and other training providers to shorten those programs where
• There’s a physician shortage in the state, which is especially dire in our rural communities.
• I know that the physician community is agitated and obviously the hospital association is agitated.

Bills: HB12, HB145, HB222, HB291, HB430, HB821, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB979, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, firefighters, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, health insurance, provider agreements, contracting actions, participating facilities, network status, survivors benefits

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• So we hope that we can help your communities going forward in the future. Thank you.
• kind of resilience need that's very different from an urban community.
• The community can use funding, too, much any federal grant.
• The air quality in the communities that we serve is not where it needs to be.
• And it's not just Chelsea; there's other communities like Chelsea in East Boston.

Bills: S2542

Keywords: climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste

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• So is there a number, is there a community, is there a coalition?
• Public education is the backbone to a strong community.
• People don't move to a community for the hope of a voucher.
• the needs of all the students in the community.
• Community resources, time, talent, money. Needs of students, many.

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• students, the increase in uncertified personnel in class. classrooms has broader implications for communities
• certification. paths to these individuals can make an economic impact. in our state and in our communities
• Communities strengthen. expanded and a state that leads this great nation.
• say well, we've got these uncertified teachers, but what people don't understand and it's a small community
• These programs are crucial for our communities. Our schools also need repair.

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• And I serve my Port Aransas community as the superintendent of schools, and I'm testifying in support
• It's not just financial support; it's a lifeline to our communities.
• It's all-encompassing, so it's incumbent upon the rest of the community to support these efforts.
• The entire public charter community knows about Rider 59.
• House Bill 2 addresses a number of critical issues in our early learning community.

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• We are community school.
• And, you know, communication is the key.
• So it's all about communication. So to take a page out of, if you ask the question.
• . communities.
• So you extend the day with community partners to come. do wraparound services.

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• This is the Flood Relief Preparedness response that we passed off the Senate last week.

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• </c> As with the telecom and communications industry, we started this process back in 2024, but really
• Also, part of communications industry.
• And I strongly urge you to do this because this study, this funding not only helps my community, but
• And I strongly urge you to do this because this study, this funding not only helps my community, but
• So take, for example, my community of Dubois, which is relatively isolated.

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• My community college has a difficult situation as they're transitioning into their own community college
• Uh from Larry County Community College.
• So, I just wanted to say community.
• </c> building, community center building. building, community center building.
• </c> for your uh communities. But, Mr. for your uh communities. But, Mr.

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• </c> to universities or community colleges. to universities or community colleges.
• </c> community colleges in our university. community colleges in our university.
• </c> carry on campus uh for the community carry on campus uh for the community colleges<00:02:15.200>
• </c> community of of homes. community of of homes.
• live in our community.

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all