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• These impacts include reduced property values, increased environmental hazards, and disparities in health

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They're exposed every day at every scene investigation and every autopsy to the very same health hazards

Bills: HB669, HB 1306, HB3173, HB3807

Keywords: healthcare, Medicare, insurance, financial assistance, families, wage theft, employers, penalties, Texas Workforce Commission, employee rights, employer database, worker rights, death investigation, emergency services, medical benefits, exposure claims, public safety, workforce development, TWC, youth workforce

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• Manuel, relating to the training requirements for public school teachers under the school's multi-hazard

Summary: The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

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• And there's a map in here that shows the numbers by county.
• This map is really limited because it's only showing victim-serving agencies.
• And I think that's the purpose of this map: showing that a lot is being done.
• One more thing about the map: this is just the last school year, so 2025-2026.
• Because really, all those folks on the map were limited by capacity.

Keywords: 908, all

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• There should be two maps, Mr. Chairman. >> I don't know how to read those. >> I know.
• that shows a 30 point the one on the map that shows a 30 point 31.1 31.1 31.1 that<01:19:04.000><c>
• I was just wondering, you know, it's not outlined really on a map, but how far does the Life Resource
• , but how far does the really on a map, but how far does the life<01:24:12.639><c> resource</c><01:24
• </c><01:24:43.360><c> there</c> parcels that you see on the map there parcels that you see on the map

Bills: HB0026, HB0042, HB0067, HB0069

Keywords: tribal governments, vehicle registration, exemption, license plates, Wind River Indian Reservation, vehicle, accident, duty to stop, felony, personal injury, death, veterans property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, military tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, active duty, reserve members, surviving spouse, surviving parent

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• wood here in the Northeast Metro my map wood here in the Northeast Metro my favorite<00:04:40.520><c
• Just wanted to give you a road map for the day.
• Here on the map on the right, you can see the discovery site, which is located southwest of Babbit.
• So you can kind of see on the map there, to the right of the U.S. and Minnesota, you can see that in
• the Midcontinent Rift there and the map the Midcontinent Rift there and you<00:12:53.480><c> can</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We've been working with Mark in Jan's office and Gabe in our office to build an interactive map that
• We've been working with Mark in Jan's office and Gabe in our office to build an interactive map that
• There's been this buildup of activity, I think... to build an interactive map that has an American flag
• clear sense of the run of show that day and all the things that are happening, I shared before the map

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee received updates on Idaho’s America 250 preparations, including financial status, ambassador outreach, the Capitol celebration, the Liberty Bell tour, and related statewide events. LSO staff reported about $54,967.53 remaining for America 250 purposes and $17,500 pending disbursement in celebration fund grants. Treasurer Ellsworth described broad ambassador participation across cities, counties, businesses, schools, and veterans groups, along with numerous recent local events branded for America 250. Director Gallimore also reported that the Freedom Truck was on display, the Great American State Fair was underway, and the Liberty Bell had shipped from South Carolina and would be secured nightly as it tours the state. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on planning the July 4 Capitol celebration in Boise. Secretary McGrane outlined the parade, pancake feed, concert, vendors, live broadcast by Idaho Public Television, and the role of partners such as the Veterans Entrepreneurs Association, Just Serve, Duck Club, and Boise Family RV. Committee members asked about event timing, sponsorships, tribal participation, and the vehicle transporting the Liberty Bell. McGrane requested additional spending authority for unanticipated costs, including green rooms/trailers for performers, Ada County paramedics, water for attendees, and performer compensation. After discussion about costs and fiscal oversight, the committee approved a motion to grant an additional $10,000 in spending authority for the America 250 Capitol celebration, specifically for paramedics, trailers for performers, water, and performer compensation. Members also discussed contingency planning for inclement weather, with general agreement that the committee should revisit the issue at a later meeting and aim to preserve some form of celebration even if the outdoor event must be adjusted. The committee then set its next meeting for June 24 and adjourned.

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• What's the road map for negotiations? It's a non-budget year.
• What's the road map<00:10:15.000><c> for</c><00:10:15.120><c> negotiations?
• </c><00:10:16.480><c> It's</c><00:10:16.680><c> a</c><00:10:16.720><c> non-budget</c> map for negotiations
• It's a non-budget map for negotiations?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• conflicting, and depending on what state agency you ask or who you talk to, you could get a different map
• Let me pull up the map.
• There is a fun interactive map that was emailed to all of you a couple of weeks ago.
• And I don't know how many county roads on the official county map would be affected.

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• Another project that's on the side is around flood mapping under precipitation uncertainty.
• And that the area in blue on the Idaho map shows the spatial extent.
• And that the area in blue on the Idaho map shows the spatial extent.
• So we'll have some water budget, some And blue on the Idaho map shows the spatial extent.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Monday, February 16, 2026, and then heard a presentation from the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The dean highlighted the college’s land-grant mission, student placement rates, research and extension work, and major facilities projects including the new Meat Science and Innovation Center, the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE), and the deep soil ecotron. Members asked about genetics research at CAFE, herd acquisition timing, the status of a proposed Jerome-related center, and how endowed positions are handled. The dean also explained how the college is responding to budget cuts by delaying hires and reducing some temporary support. The committee then heard from Dr. Kendra Kaiser of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, who described the institute’s statewide water research priorities and its use of advisory committees, public submissions, and data tools to guide projects. She discussed work on snowpack visualization, flood mapping, managed aquifer recharge water quality, harmful algal blooms, monitoring gaps, canal seepage, Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer modeling, and other water supply and quality issues. Members asked for the project selection materials, clarification on snow-water content and water budget modeling, and more detail on the value of independent review and data access. Dr. Kaiser said the institute is building interactive public data tools and expects initial water quality trend results later in the year. The committee then considered House Bill 630, which would move the airborne shooting of coyotes, wolves, and other predatory animals from rule into statute. Representative Schurz said the bill codifies an existing program to help producers address predation. The committee voted to send HB 630 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. It also heard House Bill 631, which would move agricultural certificates of free sale into statute, and voted to send that bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation as well. At the end of the meeting, the committee recognized its page, Kaylyn, for her service. She spoke briefly about learning how to advocate for agriculture and the importance of family farm operations. The committee presented her with a Capitol-flown flag, a governor-signed certificate, and a necklace before adjourning.

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• The bill facilitates the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information for overdose prevention.
• clause if the federal agency obtains access to data collected by the department for the overdose mapping
• We have Senate Bill 5933 before us, facilitating the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information for
• We have Senate Bill 5933 before us, facilitating the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information for

Bills: SB5899, SB6292, SB6094, SB6182, SB5947, SJR8206, SB5933, SB6138, SB5823, SB6210, SB5921, SB6226, SB6159, SB5924, SGA9291, SGA9307

Keywords: chiropractic, animal care, veterinary medicine, license endorsement, nonhuman animals, health care, financing, legislative committee, joint committee, policy management, pediatric care, transitional services, healthcare, licensing, children's health, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund

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• You can see there on the second page a map of how far out Ballantyne is in Region 18.
• Independent School District approved a tax incentive for GTP, and as you see there on the very first map
• The first page of your map is where the appraisal district shows the boundary lines today.
• The second page is where the current TEA boundary maps are.

Bills: SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008

Keywords: steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators

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• That's why this MAP Act provides funding for nine new staffers for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
• The MAP Act also improves Attorney General Ellison's ability to investigate Medicaid fraud by expanding
• I'm here today to testify in support of House File 2354, otherwise known as the MAP Act, which will help
• With those people and the additional tools we will get through the MAP Act, we will be better able to

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• Clint Grumman, CEO and co-founder of Newview, on the commercial satellite LiDAR mapping system.
• a satellite-powered Earth observation company that delivers high-resolution LiDAR data for global mapping
• The images of Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy are used for flood mapping in this case.
• We're talking about... ...rockets launching, landing back on Earth, mapping with lasers from space.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on Florida’s space economy and related infrastructure. SpaceX Vice President Kiko Donchev described the company’s Florida operations, launch cadence, reusable rocket program, Starlink service, and plans for future Starship activity at the Cape. Senators asked about Florida employment, expansion plans, satellite lifetimes, disaster-relief uses of Starlink, and recreational connectivity; members also praised SpaceX’s hurricane response and broader public benefits. Donchev said SpaceX’s Florida workforce has grown to about 1,600 and that the company hopes to add Starship pads and continue expanding in the state. The committee then recognized Commander Dennis Baker for his military service and veteran advocacy, including his leadership of the Florida Veterans Foundation, grant work, the Walk of Honor, and the Gadsden Flag license plate program. Members highlighted that revenue from the plate helps fund veterans’ dental care and noted upcoming dental services for veterans in Volusia County. Baker received a flag flown over the Capitol and a framed gubernatorial proclamation. Newview CEO Clint Grumman presented the company’s commercial satellite LiDAR mapping system, describing its Lake Nona headquarters, Florida ownership, planned jobs, and applications for infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. He said the company’s satellite data could improve accuracy and lower costs, and noted partnerships including a Department of Defense contract and a European Space Agency moon-mapping effort. Space Florida then outlined its role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority, emphasizing its pipeline of projects, spaceport improvement program, workforce academy, and efforts to address infrastructure constraints and seek tax-exempt bond authority for spaceports. NASA’s Kelvin Manning closed with an update on Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Artemis progress, rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, economic impact, and the Florida University Space Research Consortium. No bills were voted on, and the meeting adjourned after comments from members.

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• I laid it out on a map, so I had to actually look at the percentages on the map for all the states, and
• On the map for all the states, I was like, 'Well, that's great.'
• thing I wanted to point out is that the transfers and reversion line looks like it's jumping off the map

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• On the right is the map of where those practices are enrolled in the geographical spread of the network
• This at least starts the map and says that these folks are here and they're enrolled in the network.
• This at least starts the map and says that these folks are here and they're enrolled in the network.
• That to me is a far better example of availability and access than the actual dots on the map of the.
• .. ...example of availability and access than the actual dots on the map of the enrolled folks, right

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Care Management Meeting opened with a DSS update on the PCMH program. Staff reported the program remained steady at 124 practices, 553 sites, and 2,548 providers, with some month-to-month fluctuation driven by practice consolidation, retirements, and a few practices leaving the program because NCQA requirements were burdensome. Members asked about declining provider and site counts, member attribution trends, and whether PCMH practices overlap with behavioral health homes; DSS said attribution changes are largely due to members becoming ineligible, moving, or getting other insurance, and that PCMH and behavioral health homes are separate programs that coordinate informally. The committee also discussed why some smaller practices leave the program and whether the requirements could be made easier to support retention. The committee then resumed a detailed presentation on the Husky Dental program. The presenter described the dental benefit’s history, the importance of preventive oral health, workforce and consolidation pressures in dentistry, and the lack of interoperability between dental and medical records. Network data showed year-over-year declines in enrolled dental practitioners and service locations, with access gaps concentrated in rural and eastern parts of the state. Appointment availability surveys showed average waits of 38 days for adults and 23 days for children, but much longer waits at FQHCs than private fee-for-service practices. The presenter said Connecticut remains above the national median on CMS pediatric dental quality measures, though sealant rates remain a concern, and noted that preventive care is associated with lower per-member costs. Members raised concerns about provider participation, large practices dropping Medicaid, mobile dental care, and whether the public directory accurately reflects which dentists are actually accepting new patients. The presenter said the plan uses secret-shopper calls, tracks appointment availability, and has begun using place-of-service coding to better identify school-based dental care. She also noted a new MOU with 20 Head Start programs to share data and provide oral health literacy and navigation support. The final major topic was implementation planning for HR1. DSS said CMS guidance was expected in early June and proposed using upcoming meetings to cover medical frailty, communication strategy, and data integration/ex parte verification. Committee members urged the department to create a dashboard to track disenrollments and other impacts of HR1, to build a process for complaints and problem resolution, and to think through cost-sharing, caregiver verification, exemptions, and notices. Members also asked about using existing eligibility structures such as the working-disabled program as a model. The committee agreed to move the next meeting to June 10 by Zoom, with the agenda to be circulated in advance and any PCMH Plus quality data shared if available.

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• Johnson Stewart introduced Senate File 2689, also known as the Medical Assistance Protection Act, or MAP
• The MAP Act was amended onto the supplemental finance omnibus bill, which passed on the Senate floor
• &gt;&gt; The<00:15:26.840><c> MAP</c><00:15:27.320><c> Act</c><00:15:27.640><c> was</c><00:15:27.800>
• <c> amended</c><00:15:28.480><c> onto</c><00:15:28.720><c> the</c> &gt;&gt; The MAP Act was amended onto
• the &gt;&gt; The MAP Act was amended onto the supplemental<00:15:29.560><c> finance</c><00:15:30.200

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> [snorts] Um, when I was in school, we learned from a 1901 tongue map, you might remember this tongue
• map if you're old enough, Enough, enough, that the tongue was divided into four regions, and each of
• Well, the map was wrong.
• The tongue map also did not include the The tongue map also did not include the now accepted fifth basic

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• In calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2016, Bureau staff worked with consultants to map the resource lines
• So any expenditure that has not been mapped to a matrix line is considered non-matrix spending.
• I know there's an issue sometimes with how expenditures are coded or mapped, and sometimes the categorization
• discrepancy between expenditures that are not items included in the matrix and they sometimes get mapped
• It's difficult, first, to identify with certainty which classification should be mapped to each of those

Summary: The House/Joint Education committee continued its adequacy study with a Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on resource allocation, focusing first on matrix spending and then non-matrix spending. Staff explained the methodology for mapping APSCN expenditure data to matrix lines, reviewed district and school categories used in the analysis, and highlighted key findings: foundation funding covered a large share of matrix costs but total spending on matrix items exceeded foundation funding, with classroom teachers making up the largest share. Members asked for additional breakdowns on waivers, superintendent survey responses, trend data, and spending by district type, size, and rural/urban status. Staff also noted limitations in tracking two matrix lines—salary enhancement for other employees and all personnel health insurance—because of coding and definition issues. The committee then reviewed non-matrix expenditures, including instructional aides, facilities, school safety, mental health, dyslexia services, gifted and talented, and career and technical education. Staff reported that non-matrix spending remained above $2 billion over the last three years, with most of it coming from other funds rather than foundation funding. Members raised concerns about dyslexia identification and funding, mental health needs, school safety, food service, athletic transportation, and whether some items should be added to the matrix. The Department of Education clarified that the building fund reflects district-held funds for construction and maintenance projects, while the facilities partnership program is a separate state process for approved projects. In the final discussion, staff summarized total spending as more than $15,800 per student in 2025, with about 69% going to matrix resources and 31% to non-matrix resources. The chair explained the adequacy process and the committee’s role in setting future funding recommendations, and members discussed the recommendations worksheet included in the binder. The chair then proposed postponing the remainder of Part Two of the presentation until a May meeting after the fiscal session, along with inviting the Department of Education back for more detailed questions; with no objections, the committee adjourned.

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• In calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2016, Bureau staff worked with consultants to map the resource lines
• So any expenditure that has not been mapped to a matrix line is considered non-matrix spending.
• I know there's an issue sometimes with how... ...expenditures are coded or mapped, and sometimes they
• sometimes a discrepancy between expenditures that are not items included in the matrix and what gets mapped
• It's difficult to identify with certainty which classification should be mapped to each of those lines

Keywords: 1204, all