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• Um, have another friendly amendment that the sponsor is aware of.
• And I can let the sponsor— but it's just moving the date back to allow for programming and this to be
• Um, have another friendly amendment that the sponsor is aware of.
• And I can let the sponsor— but it's just moving the date back to allow for programming and this to be
• and and u others spoken with the sponsor and and u others um<00:26:59.679> in<00:26:59.919>

Bills: HB300, HB40, SB19, HB283, HB179, HB296, HB300, HB40, SB19, HB283, HB179, HB296

Keywords: HB300, Choctaw County, probate court, probate judge, recording fee, filing fee, deed tax, mortgage tax, deeds, mortgages, property records, recordation, county local act, local legislation, technology upgrades, digitalization of records, recordkeeping, county treasury, special fund, court administration

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• . >> Chair Tomkow: Members, do we have any sponsors on the sponsor?
• NURSING PRACTICE OR A PHD,   73 >> Chair Tomkow: Members, do we have any questions of the sponsor
• We are in questions of the sponsor. Any questions on the sponsor?
• We think the sponsor for bringing forward.
• THAT IS THE BILL MADAM CHAIR. 1229 >>Chair Tomkow: ANY QUESTIONS  OF THE SPONSOR, SEEING NO

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

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• Now this bill is sponsored by the California Secretary of State, and so I'd like to introduce my witness
• She is proud to sponsor this bill which will establish a minimum standard for early voting across all
• I sponsored her immigration to do so. She's not a citizen, so she can't vote.
• The Secretary is proud to sponsor this measure which seeks to amend the Voters Bill of Rights.
• The Secretary is proud to sponsor this measure. restore the requirement for all counties in California

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• to ask for an affirmative vote on House Resolution 208 and would simply like to thank my co-prime sponsor
• to ask for an affirmative vote on House Resolution 208 and would simply like to thank my co-prime sponsor
• Madam Speaker, Amendment A-4075, sponsored by Representative McNeill, is a technical amendment to read
• Madam Speaker, Amendment A-4075, sponsored by Representative McNeill, is a technical amendment to read
• So I wanted to ask the maker of the bill if what he wrote in the co-sponsor agreement is accurate or

Keywords: Scheduler, 973, house, all

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• Speaker, to inquire of the HCR sponsor. Does the gentleman from Cass yield? I do. You may proceed.
• I talked to the bill sponsor, not only in committee, but we did have a discussion outside of committee
• Speaker, to inquire of the resolution sponsor, please. Does the gentleman from Pike yield?
• And you would agree with that by sponsoring this resolution. Of course, yes.
• So I wanted to just inquire of the bill sponsor, please, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by roll call vote, 117-1. Members then spent much of the morning recognizing guests and groups in the chamber, including students, local officials, fraternity and sorority members, banking and county association representatives, and other visitors. The Speaker also suspended business several times to sign enrolled bills, including House Bill 2641, House Bill 2934, and Senate substitutes for House Bills 261 and 2423. The main floor debate centered on House Concurrent Resolution 48, which urges Congress to pass the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Supporters argued it would protect election integrity and prevent non-citizens from voting, while opponents said it would create burdensome documentation requirements, function like a poll tax, and disenfranchise eligible voters, especially women, rural residents, the elderly, students, military members, and people with limited access to records. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House passed HCR 48 by a vote of 92-43. The House then took up House Concurrent Resolution 23, which calls on Congress to reaffirm state authority over elections under the Constitution’s Elections Clause. It was presented as a federalism measure, and members discussed the tension between state control and federal election standards. The resolution passed overwhelmingly, 137-0. The chamber also perfected and printed House Bill 2855, which adjusts workers’ compensation fund tax increments from 0.5% steps to 0.1% steps and included an amendment allowing replacement of attorneys in long-running permanent total cases; and House Bill 1906, which lets township counties offer annual, semi-annual, or quarterly property tax payment options. The House then recessed until 2 p.m.

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• And I want to thank the sponsor for this amendment. It is a move in the right direction.
• There's a couple of issues, questions that I think you raised that we'd like to work with the sponsor
• In 2024, this language was put forth, and the powers that be, the Senate sponsor and the House sponsor
• In 2024, this language was put forth, and the powers that be, the Senate sponsor and the House sponsor

Summary: The Transportation Committee met with a quorum and first took up SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. Senator Harrell described the bill as creating a framework for vertiports and eVTOL operations, including DOT oversight, vertiport licensing, preemption of local design and operational regulation, and limited liability protections. An amendment was adopted that removed the bill’s sales tax exemptions and narrowed the sovereign immunity language so it would apply only to vertiports co-located at airports, aligning the bill more closely with the House companion. Supporters from eVTOL companies praised Florida’s leadership and the regulatory clarity, while the Florida Justice Association urged caution about extending immunity to unproven entities. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee next considered SB 260 on storage and cleanup of electric vehicles after crashes. An amendment narrowed the bill to EVs with visible battery or battery-compartment damage or saltwater submersion, clarified that the fee applies to storage rather than towing, and tied the proposal to existing fire marshal rules requiring damaged EVs to be stored away from structures. Insurance and rental-car industry representatives supported the narrowed approach but asked for more data reporting, clearer limits on cleanup language, and safeguards against overcharging or cost shifting. The bill was debated as a response to the space and safety burdens placed on tow operators, and it was reported favorably after amendment. The committee also approved SB 1352, which creates a secure online portal for license plate seizure/confiscation processing, allows disabled veterans to retain their DV plate alphanumeric designation, authorizes immediate issuance of DV plates by tax collectors, bans license plate covers/overlays that obscure plates, and routes online driver license/ID renewals to the customer’s county tax collector with service fees remitted accordingly. SB 1370 was reported favorably as well; it closes a loophole so drivers who never had a license can still be treated similarly to suspended-license offenders for habitual traffic offender purposes after repeated offenses. Finally, the committee considered SB 1220, FDOT’s transportation package, which included updates to trail prioritization, SunTrail materials and sponsorships, seaport and airport resilience planning, drone delivery and personnel delivery device provisions, LiDAR coordination, turnpike toll programming changes, and felony penalties for damaging autonomous vehicles. An amendment removed some provisions, including digital driver license authorization and the rapid rail transit compact, and added advanced air mobility corridor language and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel revenue impacts; after support from several stakeholders, the committee reported the bill favorably and adjourned.

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• Those are co-sponsored by Senator Doug Worth and Senator Hoeven of North Dakota, so complete bipartisan
• We introduced Senate Bill 5396 in the Senate, and that was sponsored by Senator Leas, and so that would
• Those are post-sponsored by Senator Doug Worth and Senator Hoven of North Dakota.
• have basically made sponsored by Senator Leas and so that would have basically made paid sick leave
• Yeah, I was a Boeing-sponsored pilot on a North Pole-South Pole flight that I did in 2019, 2020, and

Summary: The meeting was an Aviation Caucus gathering hosted at Paine Field and Boeing, with introductions from legislators, aviation organizations, airport officials, and industry representatives. Speakers emphasized the importance of aviation and aerospace to Washington’s economy and the need to better educate lawmakers and the public about the sector’s value. Several participants also highlighted the role of airports in business activity, emergency response, wildfire support, and medical services, and urged attendees to build relationships with legislators to protect and expand aviation funding. A major topic was opposition to the aviation-related tax provisions in Senate Bill 5801, described by speakers as a luxury and privilege tax on aircraft. Legislators and industry advocates argued the tax would discourage aircraft ownership and use in Washington, drive aircraft and business operations out of the state, and harm jobs and tax revenue. They said the caucus would continue working toward repeal of the aircraft tax provisions and broader solutions for aviation infrastructure funding, though they acknowledged the state budget situation makes new funding difficult this year. John Dobson presented data estimating aviation’s large share of state GDP, jobs, wages, and tax revenue, and also raised concerns about aviation fuel tax revenues being diverted away from aviation purposes. The meeting also featured updates on mental health efforts in aviation, with Brian Baumoff of the Pilot Mental Health Campaign describing federal legislation to improve access to treatment and transparency around medications, and a prior state bill aimed at helping pilots navigate medical leave and treatment costs. Haley Coffey of the Aerospace Futures Alliance encouraged participation in its upcoming Hill Day to strengthen aerospace advocacy in Olympia. Boeing representatives gave an overview of company safety and culture changes after recent incidents, workforce and supplier numbers in Washington, production plans including a permanent Moses Lake site and a future Everett narrow-body line, and workforce development programs such as Core Plus Aerospace and tuition support. The caucus also adopted a House resolution honoring Harry R. Anderson for becoming the first person to fly and sail solo to all seven continents, and attendees toured the Boeing facility after the meeting.

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• THIS IS A CONVERSATION WE ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE OF THE SPONSOR IN THE STAFF AND THEIR OPEN DOOR POLICY
• PLEASE CALL THE ROLL ON SJR 1510. >> SENATOR JONES. >> I WILL CHANGE MY VOTE BECAUSE THE BILL SPONSOR
• LET ME QUOTE THE BILL SPONSOR. WE KNOWINGLY CREATE LEGISLATION UNCONSTITUTIONAL. YOUR TIME IS UP.
• I HEARD THE SPONSOR TO SAY IT IS UP TO THE COUNTIES TO IDENTIFY WHAT THE REASONABLE FORCES.
• I DO WANT TO THANK THE SPONSOR FOR HIS TIME AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE OPEN DIALOGUE BUT WE HAVE TO

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Sponsored by the Senate on the 19th District, Senator Fine. Thank you Mr. President.
• Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Pages, High Springs sponsored by Senator
• David Fine from Melbourne Beach sponsored obviously by Senator Fine.
• Doctor of the day is Doctor Bruce sponsored by Senator Wright. Specializes in family medicine.
• President: Questions on the sponsor? All right.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• I'd like to introduce other sponsors to make a quick statement.
• We very much thank the sponsors for bringing this issue forward and the intent that they are looking
• We very much appreciate what the sponsors are trying to accomplish with this bill.
• I believe everyone here and the sponsors share this sentiment, as I've seen you work with me on other
• I thank the sponsors and all those who have come here to voice their concerns or support.

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• :14.000> of<03:03:14.240> this minutes to the sponsor of this minutes to the sponsor of
• sponsor of this bill, Mr. Kennedy. sponsor of this bill, Mr. Kennedy.
• I appreciate the gentleman from Virginia for sponsoring this legislation.
• I appreciate the gentleman from Virginia for sponsoring this legislation.
• Goldman, the sponsor of together, Mr. Goldman, the sponsor of this<04:58:08.878> bill.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• At the request of the sponsor, the resolutions we took up today are open for co-sponsorship. >> The resolutions
• Should you choose not to be a co-sponsor on the resolutions, please notify the desk.
• I vote aye, and I want to also thank my Assembly sponsor, Assembly Member Cunningham, for this legislation
• I vote aye, and I want to also thank my Assembly sponsor, Assembly Member Cunningham, for this legislation

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior Journal, and then handled several introductions and resolutions. Senator Bailey introduced Jayson Fefami, described as the Bronx-based creator of the “quarter zip” trend, and the chamber welcomed him with applause. Senator Cooney presented a privileged resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim July 1, 2026, as Canada Day in New York, emphasizing the state’s economic, cultural, and border ties with Canada; the resolution was adopted. Senator Hinchey also spoke on a previously adopted resolution designating February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week, with Senator Helming and visiting FFA students and advisers offering remarks in support of agricultural education and youth leadership. The Senate then took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures related to a fiscal task force, environmental conservation, urban development, education, workers’ compensation, elder law, real property, general business, state finance, insurance, tenant protection, and public health. Several bills passed unanimously, while others drew limited opposition; for example, the Environmental Conservation and Education measures had a handful of negative votes, and the real property bill drew more substantial opposition. Senator Webb explained her vote on a bill addressing college student food insecurity by exempting certain meal-share donations from sales tax, saying students should not have to choose between class and hunger. Senator Palumbo also explained his vote on the kratom labeling bill, supporting the measure while urging future action on the synthetic opioid 7-OH. The chamber also discharged several identical Assembly bills from Rules and substituted Senate versions earlier in the day, and later passed those measures on the floor. At the end of the session, the Senate completed the calendar, reported no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

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• . >> Co-sponsors. Yeah. Will you ask for the roll call? >> Roll call.
• I move that the roll call be added as co-sponsors. >> The roll call will be added as co-sponsors. >>
• Thank you very much, everybody, for being added as a co-sponsor. Appreciate y'all. Announcements.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Uh, one is the, uh, the HCR 40, uh, that's, uh, Senator Creighton is the sponsor, but given the dynamics
• So chair lays out HCR 40 by Representative Gerdes, sponsored by Senator Creighton, and on behalf of Senator
• That's The Chair lays out House Bill 2214 by Guen sponsored by Chairman Birdwell relating to the prosecution
• complete our, uh, Uh, chair lays out as a matter of pending business HCR 40 by Representative Gerdes sponsored

Bills: HB 214

Keywords: Texas Women's Privacy Act, HB 214, sex-segregated facilities, bathroom bill, restroom access, locker room, changing room, shower room, single-sex spaces, gender identity, transgender, biological sex, women's privacy, public facilities, state agency, political subdivision, correctional facility, prison housing, jail housing, family violence shelter

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• We're co-sponsors, and I'm happy to... We're co-sponsors, and I'm happy to... Okay, good.
• So, did you have an occasion to talk to the sponsor of this deal a year ago?
• Let’s get the sponsor back up. Thank you so much.

Bills: HB333, HB329, HB362

Keywords: law enforcement, training facility, regional authority, municipal cooperation, public safety, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, transparency, public meetings, accountability, education, 1136, house, all

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• been an honor to stay on my colleague here, Representative Tambliss, the last few years, as prime co-sponsor
• And the reason I'm prime co-sponsoring this bill is because I think it's important if we want to see
• those I'm prime co-sponsoring this bill because I think it's important if we want to see those who've
• So that's why I'm prime co-sponsoring this good bill. Any further debate?

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 91, by Reps. Rayner and Jacques, would align probation rules for certain misdemeanor reckless driving cases involving controlled substances with existing DUI law, allowing up to 12 months of probation in those cases. The bill was described as a technical “glitch” fix and as supporting both accountability and treatment; it drew one supportive public appearance and passed 17-0, reported favorably. HB 113, by Rep. Chamberlin, sought to increase penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. Members raised concerns about unmarked vehicles, jurisdictional markings, and whether the bill could apply to drivers who slow down or stop for safety reasons when unsure a vehicle is police. Chamberlin said he was open to clarifying language and other amendments. A strike-all amendment was adopted that increased the penalty for fleeing in a patrol vehicle with lights and sirens from a third-degree to a second-degree felony, revised offense severity rankings, and added a 1.5 sentencing multiplier for second or subsequent offenses. The amended bill received supportive public testimony and passed 16-1, with Rep. Hart voting no, and was reported favorably as amended. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, would require the Department of Corrections to coordinate with professional boards under DBPR so inmates completing classes tied to licensure can receive credit toward those licenses after release. Supporters said the bill would help rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and give returning citizens a better path to employment. The bill had no amendments, received supportive public testimony, and passed unanimously 17-0, reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Uh, sponsor, Representative Cordelli.
• So earlier the prime sponsor question.
• But um I sponsors of the amendment. up.
• I don't other than the prime sponsor?
• Um, you know, there is a a very sponsor.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened hearings on SB 69, including a germane amendment on school board votes to accept or reject gifts and donations, and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Prime sponsor Rep. Glenn Cordelli said the literacy program was modeled on earlier HB 671, would be funded through gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements to the governor and legislature. Members questioned changes from the earlier bill, including the move away from center-based language, the lack of a dollar threshold for school board action on donations, anonymous gifts, and whether the amendment preserved enough evaluation data. Testimony on the donation provisions raised concerns about broad language, timing, and public-meeting requirements. Rep. Timothy Han and Becky Wilson of the New Hampshire School Boards Association both noted that school districts already have policies and asked how the bill would work for routine donations, anonymous gifts, and situations that might require non-public discussion under right-to-know law. Wilson cited examples such as field-trip scholarships, backpack drives, and sports uniforms, and said the association was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails. Rep. Han said school boards may need to discuss some gifts in non-public session and that the bill should better address those circumstances. On the early literacy amendment, Wilson and others questioned whether the program was sufficiently developed, whether it was appropriate to rely on a primarily online model for very young children, and how it would interact with special education services and IEPs. A representative from Waterford.org, Rob Riley, testified in support, saying the program would be supplementary, adaptive, and family-engagement based, and that Waterford could provide devices and internet access for families who need them. He said the program would work alongside school districts and IEP teams rather than replace existing services. No vote was taken during the hearing; the chair said the committee would later exec the bills and try to get reports in for the calendar.

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• <00:05:17.199> if have one two this is prime sponsor if have one two this is prime sponsor
• I hold the bill sponsor in the highest esteem. He's one of my favorite people.
• The bill's first sponsor was then Senator Lou D'Allesandro.
• So with that, I will recognize the prime sponsor, Representative Penza.
• <04:26:23.720> introduced heard when the prime sponsor introduced heard when the prime sponsor

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• I know we've got several dozen, at least I'm hoping for several dozen more sponsors or co-sponsors to
• I'm so, so happy and proud to be a co-sponsor for this very, very good legislation.
• That is the bill, and we thank Senator Brodeur for being its co-sponsor.
• That is the bill, and we thank Senator Broder to being its co-sponsor.
• charter school and half at a university-sponsored charter school.

Bills: S0006, S0026, S0206, S0532, S0576, S1012, S1110, S1178, S1192, S1758, S1760, S7046, S7048

Keywords: child welfare, negligence, settlement, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met and considered a large agenda of bills, reporting several measures favorably. Early action included SB 6, a settled claim bill involving the Department of Children and Families and the estate of Leila Estrada and Sapphire Williams, which was approved for $3.8 million. The committee also passed a cybersecurity internships bill creating a Department of Commerce program with Cyber Florida, and SB 532, which lets clerks of court retain the full amount of certain excess revenue and clarifies foreclosure-sale procedures. Veterans housing measures, CS for CS for SB 1602 and SB 1604, were approved to create a pilot program and a related trust fund for vacancy relief and risk mitigation for veteran housing. The committee also favorably reported SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics, with emotional testimony from a student and family describing the high cost and importance of activity-specific prosthetics. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 1012 after adopting an amendment that removed inmate emergency and specialty medical service compensation provisions while retaining changes to the contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust fund. Another bill, CS for CS for SB 1614, was narrowed by a delete-all amendment to focus on limiting the use of excess fees for new building construction by local governments. All of these measures were reported favorably after brief debate, with some support testimony submitted in writing or waived. The most extensive discussion centered on CS for CS for SB 17, a major Medicaid and public assistance overhaul. The bill would create a Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Oversight, allow the Legislature to retain its own actuary, tighten Medicaid program oversight, update encounter-data reporting, set performance standards for managed care plans, revise pharmacy benefit manager rules, and require DCF to implement SNAP fraud-reduction and payment-accuracy reforms, including photo IDs on EBT cards and updated work requirements. It also would direct agencies to seek federal waivers for Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults and expanded behavioral health services. After lengthy questioning and testimony, the committee adopted amendments adding a transitional medical benefits glide path for people who gain employment and later lose Medicaid eligibility, and exempting hospice patients with six months or less to live. Supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, reduce fraud, and save money, while opponents warned it would create administrative burdens, increase paperwork, and cause eligible people to lose coverage or food assistance. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably as amended.

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• Nobody asked me to sponsor this.
• Nobody asked me to<00:11:15.920> sponsor<00:11:16.320> this.
• The great thing about to sponsor this.
• The bill is a very important one and timely, as I say, and I applaud the sponsor for recognizing the
• is something that uh I think the sponsor is something that uh I think the sponsor needs<00:27:07.840

Keywords: 1191, senate, all