Transcript Highlights:

• 46.639> capping<00:12:47.040> of<00:12:47.200> enrollment<00:12:48.000> day
• following enactment<00:12:49.120> of<00:12:49.279> that<00:12:49.959> proposal<
• proposal and the elimination<00:12:52.000> of<00:12:52.240> coverage<00:12:52.560>
• > January<00:12:55.200> 1st,<00:12:55.600> 2026.
• Page<00:12:58.399> 13,<00:12:59.200> the<00:12:59.600> last<00:12:59.920> item

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :58.880> is<00:12:59.160> to<00:12:59.320> pass<00:12:59.480> with recommendation
• period I'm sorry it would be the 12 period I'm sorry it would be the 12 calendar<00:20:56.080>
• c> months<00:21:05.400> prior the 12 months 12 calendar months prior the 12 months 12 calendar
• to the first day so it would be 12 to the first day so it would be 12 months<00:21:08.000> that
• change is the 12 change is the 12 months<00:21:20.039> oh<00:21:20.200> but<00:21:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee met in decision-making on a long list of Senate bills and adopted most measures with amendments or unamended, often with members voting aye and some recording reservations. Among the measures acted on were SB 40, SB 411, SB 436, SB 443, SB 447, SB 572, SB 583, SB 739, SB 742, SB 746, SB 816, SB 826, SB 830, SB 841, SB 850, SB 865, SB 952, SB 955, SB 1040, SB 1042, SB 1083, SB 1229, SB 1359, SB 1469, SB 1553, SB 1578, SB 1609, SB 1610, SB 1619, and SB 1641. Common amendments included deferring effective dates to 2050, adding sunset dates, adopting LRB technical changes, and narrowing or clarifying program language. Several bills drew brief discussion on policy details. SB 583 was amended to remove references to selling naming rights, leaving only leasing. SB 739 was discussed for its land exchange provisions and concerns about ceded lands and OHA revenue, but it was still adopted with reservations. SB 830 was amended based on DNR testimony to address reconstruction after disasters, excluding certain coastal hazards. SB 850 added State Council on Developmental Disabilities recommendations to address health disparities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. SB 952 shifted administration of a pilot program to the Department of Human Services in partnership with the Office of Wellness and Resiliency, and SB 1610 added requirements for utility connections and capped spending on the Ohana Zones/Cales-related program. The committee also heard substantial discussion on SB 442, which concerned returning retirees to state employment. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement and the Attorney General focused on whether the bill should allow a shorter waiting period and how it would interact with current 89-day hiring practices, succession planning, and law enforcement retirement rules. After debate, the committee moved to decision-making and adopted amendments to include investigators, expand eligibility to hard-to-fill or succession-planning positions, and set a term limit for returning retirees with director approval for extensions. In a separate joint Ways and Means/Judiciary hearing, SB 716, SB 763, and SB 804 were also advanced with amendments, including organizational placement changes for DLE programs and Attorney General amendments to avoid retroactivity and contract-impairment issues. Several items were deferred, including SB 983, SB 1220, and SB 828.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, each phase takes 12 to 15 months, meaning that it could take years in order for all facilities
• In January 2025, Corrections launched their MAT program.
• So, what we know nationally is that between 2018 and 2023, opioid-related deaths for children ages 12
• Is there a big number of 12-year-olds? You said 12 to how old? 16? 17? Mr.
• I'd love to see those numbers of how many 12... to 17-year-olds there are.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, I appreciated the previous speaker<02:12:39.199> who<02:12:39.440> mentioned<02:12:
• > things<02:12:41.840> does<02:12:42.159> help<02:12:42.320> with<02:12:42.560
• 43.199> in<02:12:43.520> terms<02:12:43.679> of<02:12:43.760> our<02:12:44.000
• of our health and our<02:12:44.719> spending<02:12:45.040> on<02:12:45.199> mental
• <02:12:48.880> I<02:12:49.440> personally<02:12:49.920> have spending on um,

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• /c><01:12:04.760> used<01:12:05.040> in<01:12:05.120> transporting<01:12:05.600>
• <01:12:17.680> to<01:12:17.800> this<01:12:18.000> specific<01:12:18.640> law
• <01:12:32.720> I<01:12:32.800> think<01:12:33.040> that<01:12:33.280> we<
• <01:12:39.320> So,<01:12:39.440> I<01:12:39.520> would<01:12:39.720> say<
• > uh<01:12:48.080> in<01:12:48.240> conjunction<01:12:48.760> with<01:12:

Bills: HF3771, HF3658, HF3453, HF3358, HF1775

Keywords: disaster assistance, contingency account, Minnesota emergency management, public safety, state disaster aid, FEMA, federal cost-share, emergency relief, natural disaster, budget report, appropriations report, management and budget, local governments, utility cooperatives, public works, infrastructure repair, chapter 12B, chapter 12A, emergency management, disaster recovery

Transcript Highlights:

• said<00:12:02.720> my<00:12:02.839> name<00:12:03.000> is<00:12:03.120> Lori
• <00:12:03.440> Weaver<00:12:04.120> um<00:12:04.519> I<00:12:04.800> was<
• c> I'm<00:12:05.639> in<00:12:05.760> the<00:12:05.880> middle<00:12:06.160>
• :08.360> uh<00:12:08.480> four<00:12:08.800> years<00:12:09.440> um<00:12
• for<00:12:11.360> 28<00:12:12.000> years<00:12:12.399> this<00:12:12.560

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Master plan was something that was completed within the last, I want to say, 12 months, maybe.
• Um, and then we revisited it in January of this year. Um, late January, early February.
• Um, and then we revisited it in January of this year. Um, late January, early February.
• Um, and then we revisited it in January of this year. Um, late January, early February.
• Um, and then we revisited it in January of this year. Um, late January, early February.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education heard several Senate concurrent resolutions related to University of Hawaiʻi programs, audits, and workforce development. Testimony on SCR 50, which urged establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Maui campus, was strongly supportive, with witnesses citing the state’s nursing shortage and Maui’s acute physician and nurse shortages. The committee later recommended passage with a technical HD1 amendment, and the measure was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee also heard SCR 137, SCR 138, and SCR 142, all involving proposed audits. SCR 137 sought a performance audit of the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation; the Foundation opposed it, and the chair recommended deferral after noting the legislative auditor’s view that the office lacks jurisdiction over the private nonprofit. SCR 138 proposed a management and performance audit of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy, and SCR 142 proposed an audit of the UH Mānoa athletics department. UH representatives provided comments on both, with athletics explaining existing NCAA-required financial audits, internal performance evaluations, and a strategic plan that includes self-review. The committee ultimately recommended passage of SCR 138 and SCR 142 with technical HD1 amendments. For SCR 192, which proposed a veterinary medicine expansion working group, UH and other witnesses discussed the idea of exploring a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, but the chair said a community college is not the appropriate venue for a doctoral program. The committee recommended substantial HD1 changes removing Windward Community College from the title and shifting the effort to the UH system level, adding the UH president or designee and a Hilo campus representative to the working group; the amended resolution was adopted. The committee also heard SCR 193, calling for community colleges to identify bachelor’s degree and workforce pathways aligned with regional needs, and SCR 203, which sought exploration of an Alzheimer’s disease research center and federal funding requirements; both drew supportive comments and no opposition. The meeting recessed briefly for lack of quorum, then reconvened for decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.

Transcript Highlights:

• So a school that encompasses a K-8 or a 6-12 or a K-12 could potentially generate 24 teachers if each
• are in K through 12 education still? are in K through 12 education still? Okay. Okay. Okay.
• <03:12:00.560> I<03:12:00.800> got<03:12:00.960> grandkids<03:12:01.439>
• I got grandkids that have graduated<03:12:02.319> from<03:12:02.560> Matiti.
• <03:12:03.439> I've<03:12:03.680> got<03:12:04.080> great Dwayne Hagen, I'm

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There's<00:12:04.560> $25,000<00:12:05.360> for<00:12:05.600> outreach<00:12:06.000
• On line 356 is<00:12:28.320> the<00:12:28.480> ethnic<00:12:28.880> media<00:12:
• for $500,000.<00:12:31.760> On<00:12:32.000> line<00:12:32.320> 358<00:12:32.959
• In<00:12:48.800> total,<00:12:49.120> there's<00:12:49.360> just<00:12:49.519
• <00:12:53.440> On<00:12:53.680> line<00:12:53.920> 376<00:12:54.639> is

Bills: HF2563

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:12:37.600> But<00:12:38.160> um<00:12:38.480> yes<00:12:39.440> um
• But um yes um I<00:12:41.279> agree<00:12:41.519> with<00:12:41.760> your<00:12:
• >> Thank<00:12:45.279> you,<00:12:45.440> Mr.<00:12:45.760> Chairman.
• <00:12:46.160> Uh<00:12:46.399> to<00:12:46.639> follow<00:12:46.880> up<
• I mean, are the<00:12:50.480> parents<00:12:50.880> not<00:12:51.680> like<00:12

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

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

Transcript Highlights:

• There are dating sites for kids ages 12 and up that we're looking into.
• We can accept 12- and 13-year-olds into the program as well.
• And the service is for 12- to 24-year-olds. And the service is for 12- to 24-year-olds.
• And I apologize, this information is from January through May of this year.
• So you can see that we have about 700 that have used the text and chat over January to April 30th.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The meeting opened with approval of the April minutes and brief administrative updates, including notice that House Bill 5447 had passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Speakers reflected on the bill’s key provisions, which include eating-disorder working groups, an evidence-based screening requirement for school-based health centers beginning July 1, 2027, and a DSS-led feasibility process to explore an inpatient psychiatric facility for young adults ages 14 to 21. New staff introductions were also made for the Behavioral Health Advocate’s office and the TCB team. A major portion of the meeting focused on marketing and outreach for urgent crisis centers (UCCs) and the broader youth crisis continuum. Daydream Communications presented research showing low public awareness of UCCs but strong interest once families learn about them, with parents wanting specialized, compassionate care, clear expectations, insurance clarity, and bilingual support. United Way described its parallel work on a statewide crisis continuum marketing toolkit, using the SAMHSA framework of “someone to talk to, someone to respond, and somewhere safe to go,” and outlined plans to distribute consistent messaging through websites, social media, flyers, and community venues. Members emphasized coordinating with existing platforms and ensuring the marketing reflects the actual experience at UCC sites. DCF then presented on adolescent substance use services, citing data showing high need and low treatment access among Connecticut youth. The department reviewed its ASAM-based continuum, SBIRT efforts in outpatient psychiatric clinics, medication-assisted treatment access, and statewide services such as MST, MST emerging adults, STRIDE, multidimensional family therapy, youth recovery supports, and the AIM matching tool. A new young people peer support program was highlighted, with referrals accepted from families, hospitals, community providers, DCF, youth diversion, and the judicial branch. Questions addressed parent consent, peer matching, and whether the AIM tool could be linked through 211. The meeting concluded with an update from the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board and its regional boards and grant-funded initiatives. Presenters reviewed the state suicide prevention plan, regional coalition work, postvention response, lethal means safety efforts, and the 988 capacity improvement grant that supports Connecticut’s centralized 988 contact center at United Way. They also shared youth suicide risk data from the Connecticut Youth Risk Behavior Survey, noting recent declines in reported suicidal ideation and attempts, and provided resources for training and materials. No formal votes were taken beyond the approval of the April minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• , and the K-12 budget, and an update from our fiscal crisis team.
• pre-K through 12 and higher education and how they work together.
• Just to highlight a few on the K-12 side.
• There were K-12 and about $242 million for community colleges.
• months to the current most recent 12 months. 12 months.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :00.399> I<00:12:00.519> think<00:12:00.839> that<00:12:01.200> um<00:12:
• c><00:12:03.639> that<00:12:03.839> situation<00:12:04.240> Mr<00:12:04.839>
• c><00:12:09.519> so<00:12:09.760> I<00:12:09.839> think<00:12:10.120> that
• > very<00:12:24.800> low<00:12:25.800> uh<00:12:26.240> uh<00:12:26.399><
• :12:29.880> initially<00:12:30.480> now<00:12:30.760> with<00:12:30.920> the<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um<00:12:05.480> I<00:12:05.560> think<00:12:05.760> it<00:12:05.839> theoretically
• <00:12:08.920> those<00:12:09.160> meters<00:12:09.520> require<00:12:09.920>
• to enter<00:12:10.280> your<00:12:10.440> license<00:12:10.880> plate<00:12:11.720
• It<00:12:18.400> specifically<00:12:18.960> says<00:12:19.320> collected<00:12:19.680
• via a website<00:12:20.960> or<00:12:21.640> a<00:12:21.680> person<00:12:22.000

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I've been following this for over 12 years.
• When I first heard about this some 12 years ago from a Master of Public Health, I made a psychological
• That’s why 287(g) agreements have skyrocketed nationwide from 135 in January to now 1,200 as of today
• Immigration arrests in Massachusetts are up more than 300% since January, and enforcement is becoming
• In January 2025, ICE began operating in previously protected locations, including places of worship,

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil rights, immigration, hate crimes, and reparations bills. Chair Edwards and Chair Day opened with strict testimony rules, including two-minute limits, written testimony options, and decorum requirements. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell testified in strong support of S. 1126/H. 1920, the Combating Hate in the Commonwealth bill, saying Massachusetts needs stronger tools to address rising hate and bias incidents. Her Civil Rights Division chief explained that the bill would give the division civil investigative demand/subpoena power, expand civil rights enforcement, close loopholes in the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, add protected classes to the hate crimes law, and require better hate-crime data reporting. The committee also heard support for H. 1954 on access to counsel in immigration proceedings, H. 4684 on law enforcement identification and public trust, and H. 1927 to exonerate individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. Several bills focused on discrimination and civil rights enforcement. Supporters of S. 1248 on organizational standing said fair housing nonprofits need explicit authority to bring discrimination complaints in their own names, especially as federal protections are under attack. On H. 1246, advocates urged adding sex and gender as protected classes in the hate crimes statute, arguing women are not protected under current state law. H. 1820 drew testimony for protections against height and weight discrimination. H. 1995 would regularize sentencing for hate crimes by requiring diversity awareness training for both convictions and continuances without a finding, and H. 1056/H. 1589 would broaden hate-crime victim standing and require restitution to be used to repair harm. H. 1886 would clarify that defense-based social service staff are exempt from mandated reporter obligations when working under attorney-client privilege. The committee also heard testimony on H. 1889/S. 1064, a bill to eliminate disparate impact. Environmental justice advocates, fair housing attorneys, and community members argued that neutral policies can still produce discriminatory outcomes and that Massachusetts should allow state-court claims and a private right of action to address them. Committee members raised concerns about litigation floodgates, punitive damages, and the scope of protected classes, while supporters said the bill would mainly target systemic harms and injunctive relief. Additional testimony supported H. 1922/S. 119, the Fair Investment Act, which would create civil rights protections in venture capital and other investment settings for founders and investors, especially women and minority entrepreneurs. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1683, the Sex Trade Survivor Act, which would expand vacatur and expungement relief for trafficking survivors, remove archaic offenses from the code, and create an interagency commission; supporters emphasized reducing barriers to housing, employment, and reentry. Finally, the committee heard extensive support for H. 1753/S. 1181, establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. Testifiers described the state’s history of slavery, redlining, and ongoing racial disparities, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Right now, we're at 12 different bee producers and 12 different research institutions, and we work together
• So, ESF 12 sits in my office.
• We kind Of backfill the 13 with the ITC, we'll pay 12 million.
• Moving on to slide 12, this is our last slide in the presentation.
• You'll start seeing more and more of that in particular on January 1st of this year, well, January 1st

Transcript Highlights:

• There are 12 bills on consent.
• Cut to January of 2023 when I gave birth to my son.
• Cut to January of 2023 when I gave birth to my son.
• The fact is that a doctor can say only 12 weeks; they can say 10 weeks.
• I’m not sure what the 12 weeks referring to is. Okay. So let me clarify that.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , from January 1, 2028.
• January 1, 2027 January 1, 2027 from<00:45:57.440> January<00:45:58.080> 1,<00:45:58.400
• from January 1, 2028. from January 1, 2028.
• <01:16:28.920> 36, Kenton, Fayette 12, Jefferson 36, Kenton, Fayette 12, Jefferson 36, Senator
• Senator<01:16:30.720> from<01:16:30.840> Green, The Senators from Kenton, Fayette 12

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, um, for the bill to pass, we need 12 ayes.
• as of January 2026. as of January 2026.
• By January hadn't even been introduced.
• 12% 12% of<00:52:49.720> Minnesota's<00:52:50.760> overall<00:52:51.600> pharmaceutical
• > journal<01:01:35.840> article The ADA's January 2026 journal article The ADA's January 2026

Bills: HF4493, HF3133, HF4595, HF4143, HF4142, HF3756, HF4289, HF1724, HF2291, HF4568, HF4547

Keywords: opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law

Transcript Highlights:

• Assembly chamber Sacramento, Thursday, January 16th, 2025, the assembly met at 7 AM.
• Which will recognize January as Positive Parenting Awareness Month in the state of California.
• I have a feeling I will be voting on things like this for the next 10 to 12 years.
• Friday, January 4th, no floor session, no check-in session.
• Monday, January 27th, floor session at 1 PM, seeing and hearing no further business.

Keywords: 988, house, all