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• They don't operate in the same way that the rest of the population does; they tend to be replaced by
• And here we're looking at educational attainment by foreign-born status in Massachusetts from the ACS
• Just, you know, I know there's a step that sort of things in every different status, but let's just take

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census heard presentations on Massachusetts population trends and how they affect state housing planning. Susan Strait of the UMass Donahue Institute reviewed recent Census Bureau estimates, saying Massachusetts grew strongly over the last decade but that growth has slowed sharply in the newest estimates, largely because net international migration has fallen from a post-pandemic surge. She also described the four components of population change—births, deaths, domestic migration, and international migration—along with aging trends, declining fertility, the importance of the millennial cohort, and the role of foreign-born residents in births and the labor force. Committee members asked about college students in group quarters and about counting incarcerated people, and Strait explained the Census Bureau’s current methods and noted that some issues remain under discussion. Jesse Guerrero of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council then explained how MAPC uses UMass Donahue population projections to build household and local land-use forecasts for MassDOT and the statewide housing plan. He said the earlier transportation projections anticipated slower statewide growth and regional decline in western Massachusetts and on the Cape, with more growth in eastern Massachusetts. He also described how household formation, development patterns, zoning, and affordability are modeled, and noted that newer housing-plan scenarios use updated Census data and different assumptions about migration. Senator Miranda raised concerns about Cape Cod population loss and whether seasonal residents are being counted, and Guerrero and Strait said the projections focus on permanent residents, not seasonal populations. Tim Reardon of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities tied the demographic forecasts to the statewide housing plan, saying housing demand exists even under low-growth or slight-decline scenarios. He said the plan estimates about 115,000 homes are needed to address existing shortages, including doubled-up households, shelter families, seasonal conversion losses, and the need for healthier vacancy rates, plus additional units tied to future household formation. He added that the state’s total housing target is about 222,000 units, or as high as 262,000 under a higher-growth scenario. Senators pressed him on whether the scenarios are now too high given the recent drop in immigration, on affordability and out-migration, and on whether the housing plan adequately reflects homelessness and overcrowding in Boston and elsewhere. Reardon said the plan includes production, rental assistance, shelter prevention, and preservation strategies, and noted that HLC is also using grant programs and MBTA Communities-related infrastructure funding to support housing production statewide.

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• don't have enough electrical, plumbing, even the very units—they don't have the next generation of replacements
• Just let me note that really, at my ending point here, is that Forrest Mann, whose statue sits on the
• The man whose statue sits on the ground at the State House looked around the state in the 1830s and found

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on H. 4975, Governor Healey’s bill to manage the impact of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3) on Massachusetts tax law and state revenues. Administration officials, led by Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorowitz, said OB3 would otherwise reduce FY26 revenue by about $442 million and argued for a phased-in conformity approach that would preserve the current-year budget while still adopting selected federal business tax provisions over time. The proposal would phase in the research and experimental expenditure deduction first, delay other major corporate provisions for two years, extend the pass-through entity excise to income subject to the 4% surtax, add a one-year delay mechanism for future federal tax changes over $20 million, limit opportunity zone benefits to Massachusetts investments, and make smaller technical changes to DFML contributions and casino reporting thresholds. Committee members questioned the rationale for phasing in rather than fully decoupling, the effect on the budget if the bill did not pass, and the treatment of opportunity zones, the surtax, and future federal tax changes. Public testimony was split. MassBudget, Progressive Massachusetts, and several labor and public-sector groups urged the committee to permanently decouple from the federal corporate tax changes rather than delay them, arguing that the bill would still send state revenue to corporate tax breaks, often for investments outside Massachusetts, and that the state should protect funding for schools, health care, human services, and other public services. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs supported the administration’s timing and the research-and-development provisions, citing filing deadlines and the importance of certainty for businesses and startups. Business and tax experts also testified that rushed conformity can create revenue losses and that the governor’s review-and-delay framework was a prudent improvement, though some said decoupling should be the default if the Legislature does not act. Unite Here Local 26 testified against sections 3 and 4, which would raise the slot-machine jackpot reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000, arguing the current threshold helps with problem-gambling intervention, preserves slot attendant jobs, and generates revenue. Several union leaders, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association, AFT Massachusetts, SEIU 509, the Massachusetts Building Trades, the AFL-CIO, and 1199 SEIU, urged permanent decoupling, warning that OB3’s federal tax cuts and related spending reductions would worsen budget pressures, harm public services, and shift costs onto workers, patients, and schools. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• But based upon our funding status and CPI, it's been reduced.
• All those combined have led to the position that we're able to say our funding status is on the horizon
• And then also, more importantly, so that when they leave, that they will be replaced by equally capable

Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• These dispositions are assessed when students enter the teacher education program, which has replaced
• Especially with the issues that are happening now with immigration and all of the other mixed-status
• Authority reports that an estimated 16,220 New Mexicans could lose SNAP benefits due to their immigration status

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• section for... ...committing a salary schedule from differentiating salaries solely on certification status
• Again, for scale, every year, our state is replacing 40,000 to 50,000 teachers who are exiting the profession
• To live on the coast, to support this economy and our status as the eighth largest economy in Texas.

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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• Thank you for the invitation to be here today to discuss the status of the state's physician workforce
• Additionally, we will be submitting a report to the legislature in March of 2024 on the status of the
• While these funds won't replace the full $1.7 billion federal investment, they can still go far to prevent

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We may be spending $3 million to replace it. >> Representative Yen first time. complaints, voice opinions
• spending $3 million to replace it. spending $3 million to replace it.
• cooperate aiding agency status. cooperate aiding agency status.
• So, I'm going to ask you all to pull out your status report right here and turn to page 10.
• to ask you all to pull out your status to ask you all to pull out your status report<03:45:18.960

Keywords: 916, all

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• what this does on the amendment that you have before you, which I will offer and read, is that it replaces
• year and work through that, then up through the three years and such, and then once attaining that status
• year and work through that, then up through the three years and such, and then once attaining that status
• 00:51:44.160> uh<00:51:44.319> attaining<00:51:44.800> that<00:51:44.960> status
• and then once uh attaining that status and then once uh attaining that status so<00:51:45.520>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Uh, these grants to the DNR focused on projects removing and replacing ash trees that pose significant
• DNR focused on projects<01:23:31.120> removing<01:23:31.520> and<01:23:31.760> replacing
• <01:23:32.400> ashtrees projects removing and replacing ashtrees projects removing and replacing
• All awardees uh received updated status notification by December 12th, 2025.
• All awardees uh received updated status All awardees uh received updated status notification<01:25:05.440

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But no one can replace our chief clerk, Talbot. Just you got to say that. But thank you. Okay.
• <02:00:34.480> putting<02:00:34.800> into<02:00:35.040> the<02:00:35.199> statue
• , why we are now putting into the statue, why we are now putting into the statue, we've<02:00:35.920
• This is taxation replacement because we gave a tax break to our citizens to not tax them on groceries
• This is taxation replacement replacement replacement because<02:03:16.719> we<02:03:16.960>

Keywords: 916, all

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• <00:07:56.400> is<00:07:56.520> for considering uh what the status is for considering
• uh what the status is for them<00:07:57.240> and<00:07:57.879> um<00:07:58.199> if<
• ><00:37:57.280> and was took out the word apparent and was took out the word apparent and replaced
• it with a whole lot of language replaced it with a whole lot of language on<00:37:59.359> page
• they do have legal effects, and when I look at what we did in 2020 and taking out this word and replacing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• boundaries for elections, as well as fulfill the statutory requirements of the office of economic status
• <00:35:37.920> of of the office of economic status of of the office of economic status of
• We talked about the summer showcase, which replaced the semi-annual meeting.
• <01:38:42.640> the<01:38:42.800> existing if we were to replace the existing if we
• were to replace the existing um<01:38:44.960> Minnesota<01:38:45.360> Great<01:38:45.600

Keywords: 1183, house

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• replace replace Congress<02:43:14.000> with<02:43:14.319> corporate<02:43:14.720> America
• So you, the networks, are a status quo institution for the most part.
• I am not a status quo representative.
• So you, the networks, are a status quo institution for the most part.
• I am not a status quo representative.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Section two is about transit operating reserves from replacement service providers.
• subdivisions already have provisions in place to reduce the number of billboards through cap-and-replace
• of billboards through cap and replace of billboards through cap and replace ordinances.<01:48:43.199
• <01:57:14.080> to<01:57:14.320> set<01:57:14.560> auto even marital status to
• set auto even marital status to set auto insurance<01:57:15.280> rates.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we had the guardian removed and replaced. So it really is a major infringement.
• So we had the guardian removed and replaced, and so forth.
• and so we had the guardian<00:53:22.359> removed<00:53:22.720> and<00:53:22.920> replaced
• <00:53:23.440> and<00:53:23.559> so guardian removed and replaced and so guardian removed
• and replaced and so forth<00:53:24.119> so<00:53:24.680> it<00:53:24.839> really

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 302, which would repeal the requirement that a provider-patient relationship for medical cannabis certification be established in person first. The Department of Health said it supported the House Draft 2 version as a way to expand patient access, and several testifiers from the medical cannabis community and dispensary industry supported the bill, especially for patients on outer islands or those unable to travel. One witness asked that earlier language removed in committee be restored to further improve access. Representative Shimizu asked whether follow-up in-person visits would still occur, and DOH responded that this varies by provider, with some continuing in-person care and others moving to telehealth for chronic conditions. The committee then took up House Bill 712, relating to the federal 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacies. The Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office both said they supported the bill’s purpose but wanted it clarified and possibly moved into a standalone chapter rather than chapter 481B. Supporters, including Hawaii Pacific Health and the Queen’s Health Systems, said the bill is needed to protect safety-net funding and access to discounted drugs, citing large financial benefits from 340B and losses caused by manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies. PhRMA opposed the bill, arguing the issue is not access to discounts but accountability and transparency in how contract pharmacies distribute benefits, and said it was willing to discuss amendments. Members asked follow-up questions about whether there was data showing misuse; PhRMA said it did not have numbers, while hospital witnesses said the program is federally audited and used appropriately in Hawaii. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1482, HD1, which would tighten hemp and controlled-substance definitions to exclude Schedule I cannabinoids from manufactured hemp products and clarify the treatment of artificially derived cannabis. The Department of Health supported the measure, saying it adds clarity to existing prohibitions. Kūre Hawaii and other supporters said it would close loopholes involving Delta-8 and similar products. An individual testifier urged stronger language to also cover compounds such as HHC, THCA, THCP, and THCO. In response to questions about enforcement against mislabeled hemp products, DOH explained that THC percentages are relative to product weight, that some products can remain under the hemp threshold while still containing significant THC, and that hemp flower is already prohibited from direct retail sale, though enforcement can be complicated and involves both administrative and criminal authorities.

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• As dean, Congresswoman replaces Representative Grijalva, one of the most impactful leaders in Arizona
• If you are fed up with the status quo here in Washington that only works for those at the top, this majority
• If you are fed up with the status quo here in Washington that only works for those at the top, this majority
• I promised I would take on the status quo.
• I PROMISED I WOULD TAKE ON THE STATUS QUO. I WOULD FIGHT THE BIG FIGHTS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It is clear that we cannot continue on with the status quo when it comes to this, and we find it very
• obviously a very individualized decision-making process, and it has to do both with the socioeconomic status
• Essentially what we're after here is to replace two legacy systems in California: our 1984 case management
• During an event, we get recurring reports from regional centers about the status and any unmet needs.
• During an event we get recurring reports from regional centers about the status, any unmet needs.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on developmental services, rehabilitation, and related supports, with no votes taken. The first major topic was the Master Plan for Developmental Services. Administration officials described a year-long, community-driven process that included a steering committee, work groups, and statewide engagement sessions, and said the final draft would be released that Friday with about 170 recommendations. The Department of Developmental Services said the plan would inform future work, but did not offer a detailed implementation roadmap. The LAO said the plan contains significant policy and budget implications, may require statutory changes, and needs further analysis to turn recommendations into actionable proposals. Advocates and regional center representatives urged the Legislature and administration to avoid letting the plan sit on a shelf, called for prioritization and ongoing stakeholder oversight, and emphasized the need to address equity, workforce, service coordination, and cross-system collaboration. The chair said he wanted to work with the LAO on trailer bill language and future reporting to create a clearer path forward. The second topic was the Office of Employment First and competitive integrated employment. Administration witnesses said California has ended subminimum wage under SB 639, but that moving people into competitive integrated employment remains a major priority. They described existing efforts such as DDS’s coordinated career pathways pilot, paid internships, job development services, benefits counseling, and DOR’s career counseling and referral services, along with pilot projects in San Diego and Orange County. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities and advocates argued that employment outcomes have remained stuck at roughly 15% and that a dedicated Employment First Office is needed to coordinate across agencies, align goals, and improve outcomes. The LAO recommended regular legislative oversight on people transitioning out of subminimum wage and asked for technical assistance on coordinated career pathways. The chair criticized the administration’s decision to effectively eliminate funding for the office, requested a detailed implementation timeline and quarterly transition reports, and said the committee would continue pressing for the office to be implemented. The final issue was respite services, utilization trends, and access. DDS reported that in-home respite use and spending have risen sharply over several years, with about 150,000 people using respite in 2023-24 and expenditures reaching about $1 billion. Officials said access depends on families knowing the service exists, service coordinators identifying need, and having enough providers, especially in rural and linguistically diverse communities. The San Diego Regional Center said utilization generally mirrors statewide trends, but access is stronger in some areas, such as Imperial County, where families often prefer family-directed or agency-supported models that allow them to hire trusted workers. Committee members emphasized the importance of respite for family health and caregiver well-being, asked whether service coordinators are asking practical questions about sleep and stress, and discussed the need for better identification of complex behavioral and medical needs. DDS said a standardized family support tool and updated IPP process are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and person-centered assessment for respite and related services.

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• are bipartisan concerns from districts large and small, rural and urban, and varied socioeconomic status
• urban, and varied socioeconomic status. urban, and varied socioeconomic status.
• Current status is we maintain about eight or nine tuition agreements with different places, and often
• c> maintain<00:38:39.599> about current status is we maintain about current status is we maintain
• it with a for-profit and replace it with a for-profit corporation. corporation. corporation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So the you replaced line 60 through 61 and you that replaced line 60 through 61 and you that replaced
• and I think it's similar the replacement and I think it's similar the replacement and I think it's similar
• This le legislation is an effort to replace put guard rails on a current to replace put guard rails on
• And this amendment uh replaces language in the amendment uh replaces language in the amendment uh replaces
• And granting that uh taxexempt status. And granting that uh taxexempt status.

Bills: SB 1, HB 500, SB 1, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HB 500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• Basically, in executive sessions, because there's really no need to replace yourself for a day just at
• Otherwise, they cannot assign any replacements. efficient Bill files do not leave the efficient Bill
• policy if you can't make it replacement policy if you can't make it to<02:32:15.800> a<02:32:
• there's really no need to replace there's really no need to replace yourself<02:32:24.479> for
• all right let's touch on Replacements all right let's touch on public<02:32:41.120> hearings<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met for an opening/orientation session in which members introduced themselves and explained their interest in the committee. Several members noted backgrounds in trucking, piloting, boating, motorcycles, road safety, or constituent concerns about transportation issues. The chair also noted several absent members and said the committee would first hear agency presentations before covering committee procedures. The Department of Safety gave the main presentation, outlining its seven divisions and how they relate to transportation policy and the Highway Fund. The assistant commissioner emphasized that Highway Fund revenue supports both the Department of Transportation and the Department of Safety, with collections coming largely from the road toll/gas tax, DMV fees, and the new electric vehicle surcharge. He also noted that 12% of Highway Fund revenues go to local road repair through the DOT Betterment Fund, and warned that the fund has had a structural deficit for several biennia, requiring General Fund transfers that may be uncertain this session. He said the department aims to provide data and fiscal context on legislation and fiscal notes. State Police then provided a detailed overview of its structure and operations, including the Operations Bureau, Investigative Services Bureau, and Justice Information Bureau. Testimony highlighted Troop G’s role in vehicle inspections, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, fraud investigations, and consumer complaint handling, as well as statewide staffing shortages. The division reported rising calls for service, motor vehicle stops, DWI arrests, and other arrests despite a vacancy rate of about 17%. It also described aviation, K-9, bomb squad, special events response, SWAT, narcotics, major crime, forensic laboratory, and other specialized units, with statistics on drug seizures, investigations, and lab workload. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.