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• Adults are going to have reduced access to job training, limiting their employment prospects.
• six, you can see in Figure 2 some of the key features of the law highlighted, primarily universal access
• participation, but still experienced modest increases in participation, indicating that universal access
• the school day so that they can focus on being engaged in the classroom and ready to learn.
• We don't have access to engineers; it's really hard to get an engineer.

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• This is needed. ...we're aware of other potential sources that could be accessed.
• Through Cases Esperanza and NRA, I learned about a FAME program.
• Through Cases Esperanza and NRA, I learned about a FAME program.
• Through Cases Esperanza and NRA, I learned about a FAME program.
• It's a vital component to better jobs because of access to cars.

Bills: HF2135, HF776, HF1581, HF1158, HF2226

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• There is an overdose crisis in America. we've learned that evidence-based solutions reduce deaths.
• Enforcement needs access to technology and resources to quickly and efficiently detect these drugs.
• But we learned through Section 230 that social media gets off the hook. Mrs.
• There's sometimes shock to learn at the extent to which you're willing to enforce the law.
• We're learning as we go.

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• I learned a lot, but I have a lot to learn is what I learned from the commerce committee.
• I learned a thank both of the chairs.
• , but I have a lot to learn is what I learned<00:20:42.720> from<00:20:42.880> the<00:20
• Um, learned from the commerce committee.
• , must make health care more accessible, must make health care more accessible, not<00:30:12.120>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Hitting 15 would provide parents and guardians with a greater role in the learning process, supervise
• c><00:05:18.039> more<00:05:18.280> likely<00:05:18.600> to<00:05:19.000> access
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• <00:05:31.360> process greater role in the learning process greater role in the learning process
• <00:23:48.840> that in the workforce I've also learned that in the workforce I've also learned

Keywords: Special Guests 00:13 Roll Call 00:39 HB 15 Discussion 01:35 HB 15 Vote 14:03 HB 157 Discussion 17:28 HB 157 Vote 18:42 HB 444 Discussion 19:35 HB 444 Vote 23:12 HB 188 Discussion 25:20 HB 188 Vote 29:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up several bills out of order. House Bill 15, sponsored by Leader Rudy, would lower the learner’s permit age to 15 while keeping the graduated driver’s license system in place until age 17. Supporters, including a 14-year-old witness, argued it would give teens more supervised driving experience, align Kentucky with surrounding states, and help families and the workforce. Members raised questions about safety, parental supervision, and regional driver’s license office backlogs, but the bill was reported favorably with a committee substitute attached after a roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 444, which would conform Kentucky CDL rules to federal reporting requirements by preventing masking of violations and would lower the age for certain hazmat CDL endorsements from 21 to 18 for in-state use only, excluding school bus endorsements. The sponsor and supporters said the change would help address truck-driver shortages and support delivery of propane, agricultural products, and other hazardous materials. A question was raised about possible insurance cost increases, but the sponsor said companies would decide whether to hire younger drivers and that the bill was intended to keep trucks moving. The bill was reported favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. House Bill 157, a Department of Agriculture initiative creating a tag bill for commercial vehicles, was briefly presented and reported favorably with a committee substitute. House Bill 188, dealing with driveaway plates for businesses that transport vehicles for others, was also heard. The sponsor said the bill would clarify how many plates a business needs, reduce insurance exposure, and help keep a Warren County driveaway business in Kentucky rather than moving to neighboring states. After questions about how the plates work and a committee substitute changing the issuing authority language, the bill was reported favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. The committee then adjourned.

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• But we have major issues from the mental health crisis affecting our nation, access to health care, our
• I learn more every day.
• I learn more every day. I'm still new to this process.
• And I can only know what I'm learning from the people who show up to speak their mind.
• And so I'm excited to be a part of this, to learn and to make a big difference. Thank you.

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee held its first meeting of the term and heard introductory remarks from the chair, vice chair, ranking member, and members, who broadly described their interest in child welfare, mental health, aging services, homelessness, and agency accountability. The chair then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction, including child welfare, mental health and substance abuse safety net services, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, elder services, and child support, and introduced the Department of Children and Families (DCF) as the first agency panel for the term. DCF presented an implementation update on HB 7089, a 2024 law aimed at increasing accountability and transparency for community-based care (CBC) lead agencies that deliver most child welfare services under contract. The department said the bill was prompted by forensic examinations that found problems such as noncompetitive procurement, related-party transactions, excessive executive compensation, and weak financial oversight. DCF described new contract requirements and monitoring tools covering board governance and annual training, conflict-of-interest disclosures, financial penalties for noncompliance, fidelity bond requirements, limits on direct service provision by lead agencies, related-party procurement rules, procurement thresholds, real-property approvals, compensation caps, expanded public reporting, and a new Future of Child Protection and Funding Work Group. DCF reported that some lead agencies had completed required board training, others were still on schedule, and two agencies exceeding the direct-service threshold had been referred to the Auditor General. Members asked DCF about the reasons for the bill, the impact on children, the work group’s regional representation, aging-out youth, the Embrace Families transition, board training requirements, and whether enforcement actions had been taken. DCF said the bill was intended to protect funds for children and families and improve oversight, and clarified that the Central Florida lead agency contract was awarded through competitive procurement rather than an absorption. DCF also said the board training was designed to be meaningful but not overly burdensome, with timing left partly to lead agencies as they implement the new requirements. The committee then heard from two CBC leaders, who generally supported the accountability goals of HB 7089 and said their agencies had already addressed most of the new governance and disclosure requirements. They reported that board training had been completed or was being scheduled, but both agencies said the fidelity bond requirement has been difficult or impossible to obtain in the market as written, though they were able to secure the separate performance bond. The CBC witnesses also warned that recruiting providers is increasingly difficult, especially for higher-acuity children and group-home placements, due to limited provider supply, regulatory burden, insurance costs, and rising risk. They said these pressures are contributing to budget deficits in some areas and urged lawmakers to consider the funding model, insurance and indemnification issues, and the risk of overregulation reducing provider participation.

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• We want all employees, all personnel all subcontractors all people who have access to our children to
• And kind of learn from those gaps and cover them. Thank you. I appreciate it. Thank you, Mr.
• And we must make sure that that confidentiality doesn't mean that the public can't access data about
• These triggers can impede a student's sense of safety and their ability to learn. learn.
• Be safe in an environment going forward when they learn. So thank you all very much. Thank you.

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension

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• So we learned a lot about incentive packages.
• Or are they also learning here... What they need to do to take on.
• To talk to each other on a weekly basis and learn from each other.
• We're excited to learn about quantum.
• getting your CNA, you are learning the English you're going to need as a CNA.

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• But I think we can be better, frankly, and we should be we've learned.
• And we need to learn how to read.
• We know what we've learned from Mississippi is they made an investment in this.
• Parents can access these.
• They can access state test results, but benchmark's results are much More difficult to see.

Bills: SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617

Keywords: higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition

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• announced about last month, I believe, and so right up this alley, the alley of this committee to learn
• Um, how AI is used and affects access to housing.
• Um, also, um, as you mentioned, um, where we are in accessing to, uh, internet telecommunications, I
• and easy access to their medical records.
• A program that actually has a wind turbine that the students learn how to work on it, you know, at 200

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• We learned a lot of things in this pandemic.
• The terms for Capital Access are shorter.
• On slide 13, the SSBCI Capital Access Program.
• There is access to certain VCs by local entrepreneurs.
• And make sure your constituents know about access.

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• might have for us and be able to talk and answer any questions, because I think that's where we've learned
• And then third, we're really big on experiential learning, and this is what Elise is so great at and
• What do you want to learn how to do?
• It's always a pleasure learning more and more about the gamut.
• Do you have access to the application?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting began with a presentation from Run the Gamut, a new two-year transition program for young adults with autism ages 18 to 24. Staff described the program’s focus on person-centered planning, independent living skills, social connection, and experiential learning, including a teaching kitchen, laundry room, community-based instruction, and job shadowing. They said the program is intended to complement existing Massachusetts services and partnerships rather than duplicate them, and that it is inspired by the founders’ experience helping their daughter transition to adulthood and employment. Committee members asked about employment outcomes, employer readiness, funding, eligibility, and whether students with intellectual disabilities could participate. Run the Gamut said the program is currently private-pay tuition-based, but a grant is covering tuition for the first cohort while they explore additional funding sources, including possible school-district or insurance pathways. They said students with intellectual disabilities would not be automatically excluded if they meet admissions criteria. Staff also emphasized building employer relationships in advance, using job shadowing and industry partnerships to improve hiring practices and create real opportunities for students. They noted partnerships with programs such as PYD, JBS, Aspire, and Boston University, and said the program is opening soon with about eight students enrolled and an open house planned for September 18. After the presentation, the committee shifted to planning its proposed workshop for the Massachusetts APSE conference, “Employment Matters,” themed “Partners in Progress.” Members discussed submitting the application by the August 31 deadline, selecting a second presenter, and shaping interactive questions for attendees using a live polling tool. Suggested audience questions focused on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and the barriers or challenges employers and employment advocates face, with an emphasis on connecting responses back to commission resources and partnerships. The committee also approved the minutes from the prior meeting unanimously and ended with a discussion of future fiscal year goals, including interest in a possible veterans-and-disability-focused event or resource effort.

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• So we've learned from that.
• Or allowing minors to have access to it? Yes, sir, I do. Okay. Yes, Senator.
• We're really good with access.
• Children five and under can access child care service scholarships.
• She's learning how to share with classmates and follow directions.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And this legislature has made early learning a priority.
• And this legislature has made early learning a priority.
• And this legislature has made early learning a priority.
• You need to know, thank you. ...has made early learning a priority.
• learning programs.

Summary: The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments. Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71. The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.

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• Especially in rural New Mexico, we are being deprived of health care and access to doctors.
• More recently, I learned that I was not alone.
• Chair, one of the problems, one of the things I learned…” “Mr.
• I learned a lot from them. And I have met with… …seen what's going on with them.
• I learned a lot from them.

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• I will learn it, but I need help doing it.
• Either, they learn artillery type stuff, we're teaching it.
• receive that dollar through a formulary, and that's to Partially make up for an inability to have access
• So I'm just trying to, this is this is a learning moment for myself, so I Appreciate you being patient
• There has been a discussion about access to cLO properties, but then you're somewhat beholden to where

Bills: HB2210, HB2398, HB2959, HB3006, HB3026, HB3151, HB3315, HB3372, HB3467, HB3590, HB4268, HB4359, HB4427

Keywords: youth apprenticeship, career education, workforce development, high school programs, mentorship, vocational training, state oversight, credential of value, education, labor market, government reporting, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent, law enforcement notification

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• PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDE LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCES WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN LEARN AND DEVELOP
• THAT CLIENTS HAVE A PLACE TO GO AND THEY ARE LEARNING AND BUILDING SKILLS AND MEETING THEIR NEEDS AND
• LIKE 75 PERCENT OR 85 PERCENT OR 50 PERCENT IF YOUR PERFORMANCE IS LOW TO THAT RISK CORRIDOR ACCESS
• IT IS JUST WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE THE DATA ACCESSIBLE.
• IF I DON'T HAVE ACCESSIBLE DATA I CANNOT TIE IT TO FEDERAL FUNDS.

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• We advocate for the full participation of women, for the same access and opportunities as men in every
• It's there where they can learn to compete.
• It's there where they can learn the rules of competition.
• Committed to transparency, security, and accessibility, Michelle champions education and outreach to
• She is dedicated to social justice and student access.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then dispensed with the reading of the prior journal and handled routine motions, including re-referring AB 432 and AB 564 to committees. The main item of business was House Resolution 14, proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from the LGBTQ, Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Latino, Jewish, and other caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing women’s historical contributions, ongoing inequities, and the importance of representation and parity in public life. Assemblymember DeMaio also supported the resolution while urging attention to girls’ sports. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 78 coauthors were added. The chamber then held its annual California Women of the Year ceremony, with Aguiar-Curry and other members recognizing honorees from across Assembly districts for leadership in education, health care, public service, advocacy, business, and community work. The lengthy roll call highlighted a broad range of women’s accomplishments and community impact. Guest introductions followed, including Sacramento District Attorney Tien Ho, VSP Vision Care executives celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary, and EMTs and ambulance support staff being honored by the California Ambulance Association. The Assembly also took up the second-day consent calendar, which was adopted 71-0. Assemblymember Schultz then delivered an adjournment in memory of Barbara Beckley, founding member and artistic director emerita of the Colony Theatre Company, praising her contributions to Los Angeles theater and the arts. The House then adjourned until Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m., with a Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing scheduled upon adjournment.

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• IF THE FAMILY ISN'T HOME, A CHILD IS AT HOME WITH THE FAMILY THEY CAN ACCESS THAT TYPE OF PLACEMENT AS
• IF THESE KIDS ARE RECOVERED OFTEN TIMES THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE PHONES BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY AND
• YOU CAN THEN ACCESS THE TOOL KIT AND ACCESS OUR HUMAN TRAFFICKING COORDINATORS TO CALL ON YOUR AREA TO
• LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR STEP INTO SUCCESS SHAPING THE DESIGN BASED ON BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED
• THE COMMITMENT HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN CREATING MEANINGFUL REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR THE YOUNG

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So it was a learning experience.
• It's been a great learning experience. I've also learned from them.
• I've but they've learning experience.
• to make sure that people are accessing to make sure that people are accessing the<00:47:40.160><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony from State Treasurer Monica Misipelli on House Bill 1042, which would increase the contingent credit limit for the BFA. She explained that under RSA 66 the state’s debt capacity is capped at 10% of unrestricted revenue, and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is not direct debt. She said the state currently has about 65% of its capacity used, roughly $120 million of remaining room, and that raising the BFA contingent credit limit from $200 million to $450 million would reduce that capacity. She noted the state’s debt-to-revenue ratio is about 4.2%, that the state’s credit rating is not immediately affected by the guarantee program unless the state actually has to assume the liability, and suggested unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Peace Development Authority, could be reviewed in the future. Members asked whether a credit guarantee affects bonding ability like actual debt, what the usual debt level is relative to the statutory cap, and whether the increase would crowd out future capital borrowing. Misipelli answered that guarantees are included in the formula and do affect available capacity, though the current ratio remains manageable. She also said she had been using a $120 million benchmark for capital budget planning and was now modeling $130 million in future state debt. When asked whether the full $250 million increase was necessary, she deferred to the BFA, saying the question should be answered by the agency. James Key Wallace, executive director of the New Hampshire BFA and interim commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs, then testified in support of the bill. He said the request was driven by larger project costs over the last several decades, with construction inflation causing guarantees to be used up in bigger chunks, and by the fact that the BFA has been close to its current cap. He said the agency does not use taxpayer funds, has never had a payout on a guarantee in nearly 35 years, and requires collateral, reserves, and an 80% loan-to-value buffer. He told members the Senate had a similar bill to raise the limit to $400 million and that the BFA considered that range acceptable. In response to questions, he said a smaller increase such as $150 million would cover known transactions but might not provide enough runway for future opportunities, and he confirmed the bill was brought at the BFA’s request. He also said businesses consider housing availability when deciding whether to locate in New Hampshire, since housing and workforce are key location factors. At the end of the work session, the chair closed House Bill 1042 and opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage of pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Nagel began introducing the bill and asked for copies of the treasurer’s debt-capacity report, but the transcript cuts off before any further action on HB 241.