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• So, we put an initial opportunity grant together. that went out for application, receiving applications
• homes, to be able to improve their living environments, and having people go in and make those evaluations
• Evaluate. It's not one and done. We can't do these things and turn away.

Keywords: opioid crisis, overdose, naloxone, drug trafficking, law enforcement, treatment, prevention, older adults, Medicaid expansion

Summary: The meeting convened to address the dire opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide, with a particular focus on the alarming rise of opioid use disorder among older adults. Key testimonies highlighted the critical need for a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, treatment, and strict law enforcement actions against drug traffickers. Sheriff Dennis Lima from Seminole County outlined successful strategies implemented in Florida, including increased access to naloxone and legislative changes to hold drug dealers accountable for overdoses. Various members expressed a united front on tackling this multifaceted issue, advocating for the expansion of Medicaid and better access to treatment as essential steps to curbing the epidemic.

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• checklist so applicants know what it actually takes to get a complete application.
• a complete application.
• When you have to do multiple reviews, send incomplete or incorrect applications back to the applicant
• an application on the desk yet, and it takes away from the time you do spend on application review.
• Whereas an applicant, if I was an applicant, I would be thinking about the timeline from when I form

Summary: The Local Government Committee met in work session and heard a series of presentations on SEPA, permitting reforms, and building code implementation. Department of Ecology staff gave an overview of the State Environmental Policy Act, explaining its role in state and local decision-making, common exemptions, planned actions, and recent housing-related statutory changes such as transit-oriented development exemptions and SEPA appeals protections for certain local ordinances. Committee members asked about repeated SEPA reviews, cultural and historic resource review, and how SEPA relates to NEPA; Ecology responded that repeated reviews usually occur when proposals change and that programmatic EISs can help front-load analysis. Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections described how recent SEPA exemptions reduced residential review volume and supported more housing permits, and said the city is considering raising thresholds further. The State Building Code Council provided an update on code adoption timelines and legislative tasks tied to the 2024 codes, including single-stair housing, multiplex housing, dwelling unit size, and temporary emergency shelter standards. Council staff said the content of the codes is largely set, but administrative timelines have been delayed, prompting a motion to postpone final adoption while pursuing ways to preserve the planned implementation schedule. Members asked about the timing of code changes and the impact on housing costs, and staff said the legislative topics remain on track for inclusion in the 2024 code package. Committee staff then reviewed recent permitting legislation, including SB 5290’s permit decision deadlines and fee-refund provisions, later bills limiting pre-application meetings and clarifying that building permits are excluded from those timelines, and project-specific changes affecting middle housing, ADUs, lot splits, passive house projects, self-certification, transit-oriented development, and parking requirements. Commerce’s Dave Anderson reported on SB 5290 implementation, including guidance on permit fees, studies on staffing and statewide permitting systems, grants to local governments, and the first annual performance report, which showed mixed results and highlighted the importance of digital tools, clear checklists, staff training, and coordination across departments. Local officials from Issaquah and Kitsap County described their own process improvements, including code updates, optional pre-application meetings, new staffing, reporting systems, and a phased “Two by Six” review model in Kitsap, while also noting challenges from staffing shortages, agency coordination, and the burden of implementing multiple new mandates.

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• This application came together really quickly.
• The application was submitted on time.
• The application was submitted on time.
• We will be doing regional meetings by our application.
• We are doing what we agreed to do in our application.

Keywords: House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, 976, house, all

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• To combat this crisis, this bill directs HHSC to evaluate current bed capacity and project future needs
• both state and private facilities to provide a complete picture of available It also calls for the evaluation
• Then, if They want to keep you, they can keep you for another 72 hours under an application for an order
• The nearest appropriate facility for her to get evaluated at was in another county completely.
• They have a lot more medical training in dealing with conditions and diagnoses and medical evaluation

Bills: HB 3772, HB 1656, HB 4504, HB 1896, HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4076, HB 3708, HB 2806, HB 3540, HB 1586, HB 5459, HB 4553, HB 4535, HB 3811, HB 3749, HB 4255, HB 4051, HB 5098, HB 3554, HB 4539, HB 5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• Okay, I think that bears a little bit further evaluation.
• We do, however, continue to applications and in the hopes that there'll be more money available after
• If the evaluators could stand up, they are led by Ms.
• Whether that's a program evaluation, what do we need to do with CYFD?
• We're going to look at how we evaluate and the structure with which we approach this really important

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• industry it is reasonable to transition to the operating party, whoever is going to maintain that application
• I hope that you take some of their input, evaluate it, and please continue to share with Representative

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• legislative analyst noted in its 2025 report, better demographic and geographic data is essential to evaluating
• I think what we're doing here in this process is saying let's have some standards across all applications

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Another structural issue that we found is that this bill allows for 45 days prior to application, which
• This would give us the information that we need in order to make an objective evaluation of those policy
• <00:35:05.280> of<00:35:05.520> those make an objective evaluation of those make an
• objective evaluation of those policy<00:35:06.400> questions.
• What the federal law says, for applicants, for example, is that they have to meet it for one or more,

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4466, the sub health supplemental budget bill, and moved it to the Ways and Means Committee after a walkthrough of the fiscal spreadsheet and the DE1 amendment. Nonpartisan staff explained that the bill produces general fund savings of about $2.4 million in FY27 for the 2026-27 biennium and about $97.7 million in the next biennium, with most savings tied to HR1-related Medical Assistance changes affecting adults without children. The Department of Health provisions were described as largely cost-neutral, with some increases for implementation, data, and IT work. Staff then reviewed the DE1, which combines several bills into four articles. The bill includes health licensing board changes, Department of Health provisions such as all-payer claims database fees, newborn screening fee exceptions, loan forgiveness and scholarship program extensions, workforce shortage grant changes, and reciprocal licensure and mortuary science provisions. The federal conformity article makes changes related to MA work and community engagement requirements, six-month renewals, retroactive eligibility limits, contact information updates, cost sharing for MA expansion enrollees, and related provider tax and disability-notice provisions. Article 4 and Article 5 were described as forecast adjustments for DHS and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Public testimony focused largely on the federal conformity and eligibility provisions. Legal aid testified that the work requirements and retroactive eligibility changes would be confusing, could expand requirements beyond intended groups, and would increase uncompensated care. The Minnesota Hospital Association said shortening retroactive eligibility would increase uncompensated care and strain hospital finances, and Unidos Minnesota criticized the immigrant eligibility changes as harmful to lawfully present immigrants and Native communities. Blood Cancer United supported the all-payer claims database provisions and urged attention to fertility coverage. Representative Elkins offered an amendment to add $55,000 for the Department of Health to include denied-claims data in the all-payer claims database; Department of Health staff said the idea was useful and provided a one-time setup cost, but the amendment was not acted on in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• I would just like to echo the comments from the previous speaker about the application of the law, because
• of the law and far and the application of the law and if<00:50:46.800> it<00:50:46.880> reaches
• Judicial discretion remains in place, allowing each case to be evaluated on its specific facts.
• Representative, I would think that the recognized is the applicable term there, that, you know, if your
• <01:27:23.440> term recognized is the the applicable term recognized is the the applicable

Bills: HB0008, HB0009

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, 916, all

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• Again, the paid leave law as enacted in 2023 required an actuarial analysis evaluating the activity,
• <00:09:29.000> the<00:09:29.600> activity<00:09:30.480> and analysis evaluating
• the activity and analysis evaluating the activity and that<00:09:30.720> was<00:09:30.839>
• We very naturally would have had, I think, some confusion from employers, from applicants, etc., and,
• that point there would be an evaluation that point there would be an evaluation of<01:36:27.480>

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• The phase two is actually evaluating what the required items are that need to be given attention to or
• Specifically, the SERS evaluates eight specific structural elements that are critical to the building's
• the life expectancy of each of these eight condominium elements that was visually inspected, an evaluation
• Of the information reported to us, DBPR evaluated the median SERS cost, which reflects the midpoint of
• So the advent of 20-, 25-, and 30-year warranties was pretty much specifically for roofing applications

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on condominiums, focusing on recent statutory changes, building safety, reserve studies, inspections, insurance, and related enforcement issues. Pete Dunbar, speaking for the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, reviewed the evolution of Florida’s condominium law and recommended several refinements, including allowing boards to levy special assessments and borrow for post-inspection repairs, easing termination when repair costs exceed value, clarifying treatment of nonresidential condominiums, strengthening recall procedures, clarifying reserve and inspection standards, addressing conflicts of interest, improving electronic participation, and cleaning up notice and disclosure requirements. He also suggested revising insurance provisions so a third coverage option could be used more effectively. Ron Liseca and engineer Mr. Noguera explained the milestone inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SERS) process, emphasizing that milestone inspections assess structural deterioration while SERS estimates long-term repair and reserve funding needs. They described the 25- and 30-year inspection timelines, the lack of a central statewide database, and the practical challenges of finding qualified professionals and educating associations. Secretary Melanie Griffin said DBPR oversees 27,750 condominium associations, has increased outreach and complaint resolution, and has seen a 39% increase in complaints this fiscal year. She reported that about 11,270 associations self-reported buildings three stories or higher, and that as of early February DBPR had received 4,096 SERS completion submissions after follow-up outreach, with a median reported SERS cost of $6,000, though she cautioned that much of the optional data is unreliable. Emilio Rodriguez, a contractor, stressed the cost and capacity challenges facing associations and contractors, warning that some projects are delayed by board disputes, legal challenges, and a shortage of qualified labor, which can lead to higher assessments and repeated repairs. Members asked about enforcement, insurance availability, coastal deterioration, sinking and foundation issues, and private provider conflicts of interest. Witnesses generally supported more uniform standards, better local and state coordination, and possible tighter oversight of private providers, while cautioning against frequent statutory changes that could add confusion. In closing discussion, members highlighted the burden on older residents and fixed-income owners, the need to keep communities habitable, and the importance of clearer allocation of assessments and stronger board accountability.

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• On the next slide, you'll see some background on the 2011 joint LESC and LFC evaluation about the SEG
• say you may see typically your pool of candidates coming from principals at schools, and a recent evaluation
• at-risk kids, wouldn't anybody that is not up to grade level, and we talked about not being able to evaluate
• Kids, wouldn't anybody that is not up to grade level, and we talked about not being able to evaluate,
• outcomes. objectives and operate within legislative intent was also part of this portion of the evaluation

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• Independent third-party evaluation offers decisive advantages over traditional regulatory models.
• Setting advanced AI safety standards takes deep, current expertise in model evaluation, red teaming,
• These assessments mandate that developers must systematically evaluate. Risk assessments.
• And so I felt like, for the purposes of competition, I needed this to be equally applicable.
• And so I felt like for the purposes of competition, I needed this to be equally applicable.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Similarly, any registration applications that are submitted through the online voter registration application
• in their county. any suspicious applications in their county.
• applications.
• Voter registration applications that fit this profile.
• A verified individual who's submitting that application.

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• Um, I was just curious how the Department of Transportation evaluates the importance of LRIP and LBRP
• Um, I was just curious how the Department of Transportation evaluates the importance of LRIP and LBRP
• Um, I was just curious how the Department of Transportation evaluates the importance of LRIP and LBRP
• Um, I was just curious how the Department of Transportation evaluates the importance of LRIP and LBRP
• Um, I was just curious how the Department of Transportation evaluates the importance of LRIP and LBRP

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and from that we gathered all those folks that had an application process, um, went through to make
• My office supports the certified evaluation planning that each of our districts puts into place to evaluate
• Those are the criteria that all of our principals and assistant principals are evaluated against, and
• :34:50.719> into<01:34:51.040> place<01:34:51.199> to<01:34:51.440> evaluate<
• /c> districts puts into place to evaluate districts puts into place to evaluate our<01:34:52.239>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:33 Kentucky’s New Assessment and Accountability Model Update: 00:03:50 Federal Education Policy and Its Impact on States: 01:00:55 Educational Leadership Training Opportunities in Kentucky: 01:26:44 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 02:10:38 Adjournment: 02:13:57, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Education met for its first interim meeting and established a quorum before taking up its first topic, Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability model. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, joined by KDE staff and superintendents, described a multi-year effort involving the Kentucky “Now We Learn” Council, more than 50 educators and stakeholders, at least 18 pilot districts, surveys, focus groups, town halls, and four prototype frameworks. He emphasized three priorities for the new model: vibrant learning experiences, innovation in assessment, and collaboration with communities. Fletcher said the state accountability portion would continue to meet federal requirements and identify CSI/TSI/ATSI schools, while shifting toward more emphasis on individual student growth, grade-level equivalency in reading and math, career and technical education, graduation rate, and English language proficiency. He also said science would remain a required assessment but be reported separately rather than counted in the CSI/TSI calculation. He stressed that the model should focus on growth, local flexibility, and meaningful measures that reflect community expectations, while still preserving a statewide framework. The committee also heard from Bullitt County superintendent Jesse Bacon, who described his district’s local accountability work. He said Bullitt County formed a community coalition with broad representation from across the district, business leaders, and community members, met six times during the school year, and worked toward a public-facing dashboard that would show community expectations, evidence of accountability, and areas for improvement. Bacon said the district identified six community-defined pillars, beginning with student learning and foundational academic knowledge, as part of a system intended to communicate strengths and improvement areas to the public.

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• As of today, we have received no applications yet under that process. that feel that they might be at
• Allowing LPNs to do these focused assessments also ensures crucial evaluations are done on time.
• Allowing LPNs to do these focused assessments also ensures crucial evaluations are done on time.
• Allowing LPNs to do these focused assessments also ensures crucial evaluations are done on time. same
• mobile crisis programs and funding, evaluate the county correctional facility long-acting injectable

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• information technology, implement a new platform, consolidate software licenses, and modernize applications
• It's supported by license and application fees.
• It's supported by license and application fees.
• It's supported by license and application fees. And maintain the HVAC system.
• It's supported by license and application fees. Motion to approve B through G1 through G3. Second.

Summary: The committee considered a series of appropriation, fund transfer, and reserve requests across multiple agencies. Section B temporary appropriations included funding for state technology upgrades, personnel management staffing and IT skills assessment, court reporters and interpreters, crime victim claims, juvenile sex offender assessments, radiation lab testing, and higher education workforce grants and credentialing pathways. Additional items covered an ARPA grant for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith LPN program, an IIJA grant for the Oil and Gas Commission’s critical minerals work, a restricted reserve transfer for State Police vehicle purchases, a transfer to the Arkansas Heroes Program, and cash fund requests for the Real Estate Commission’s AV system and HVAC work. Most of these items were approved by voice vote. One budget classification transfer request from the Commissioner of State Lands drew extended questioning and was ultimately not approved. Members questioned the $250,000 transfer to operating expenses tied to the purchase of a West Little Rock office building, the ongoing lease costs at the prior location, and whether the agency had adequately planned for building-related expenses. After discussion, the motion failed, and members told the agency to tighten spending and return if needed. The committee then took up 15 pay plan appropriation requests totaling $25.7 million and approved them after discussion with DFA, DHS, Corrections, and the State Board of Election Commissioners. Members focused heavily on DHS staffing shortages at human development centers, where officials said vacancies and turnover were driven by overtime and burnout rather than pay alone; one member asked DHS to submit a written plan to address the issue. Corrections reported the pay plan had improved hiring and retention. The committee also approved overtime appropriations for Emergency Management and Military. Reports on reserve funds, the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, tobacco settlement, State Central Services, Education Adequacy, Medicaid Trust, IIJA, and revenue transfer activity were received. The Medicaid Trust Fund report prompted significant concern about February’s $90 million draw; DHS said the month was unusually high because of cash-flow timing and that the fund should end the year with a balance between $150 million and $200 million, while lawmakers noted a second $100 million set-aside is planned for FY27. The final discussion centered on DHS’s state hospital damage claim and reconstruction funding, where members expressed disappointment that insurance reimbursement would likely return only about $1.8 million now and possibly about $97,000 more later, far less than the roughly $5 million initially expected. DHS explained the policy was based on actual cash value and depreciation for old buildings, and said the work would proceed on Unit 3 for secured restoration because it was the most cost-effective option.

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• technical resources and assistance to help utilities and local governments navigate complex funding applications
• maintenance laborer at a wastewater plant and worked my way up, gaining experience operating and evaluating
• put that funding package together and they need to have the technical support to write a project application
• You know, a lot of it comes down to simplifying the application requirements for those small communities
• That's when an application needs to go in and then that should allow for some additional engineering

Keywords: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, water infrastructure, lead service lines, federal reauthorization, sustainability, cybersecurity

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for local water systems. Various witnesses highlighted the transformative impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which has provided an unprecedented amount of funding to help address long-standing issues in drinking water infrastructure, particularly concerning lead service line replacements and sustainability in water management. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for federal reauthorization to continue supporting these initiatives, as many rural and disadvantaged communities still face substantial barriers in upgrading their water systems. Additionally, cybersecurity risks were noted, raising concerns over the vulnerability of water systems across the nation.

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• 25.880> with force the task force was charged with force the task force was charged with evaluating
• the impact of priority evaluating the impact of priority admissions<00:18:28.240> law<00:18:28.600
• <00:19:37.480> and Section 1115 waiver application and Section 1115 waiver application and
• <00:20:56.679> the<00:20:56.760> 48<00:20:57.159> hour tasks first evaluate
• the 48 hour tasks first evaluate the 48 hour timeline<00:20:57.720> for<00:20:57.880> priority

Keywords: 1187, senate, all