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• again, uh supported across party lines. again, uh supported across party lines.
• the party that put it on the balcony. the party that put it on the balcony. Oh.
• This amendment, which is lengthy and is not simply moving this to an independent third party, but is
• As you have interested parties.
• moving this to an independent third moving this to an independent third party,<02:04:26.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Third reading of bills. Third reading of bills. House Bill 2014. Members, here we go.
• Third reading of bills.
• You've heard the third reading.
• You've heard the third reading. You've heard the third reading of House Bill 2591.
• Third reading of bills.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• . $7.8 million for fixing a budgeting error that occurred. Marketplace health insurance.
• I said that support $7.8 million for fixing a budgeting error that occurred. $100,000 for planning and
• They think we had an error rate, but since 2013, the feds have never come back and charged us for that
• error rate.

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• precedents printed in the House Rules Manual on page 60, points of order related to alleged parliamentary errors
• precedents printed in the House Rules Manual on page 60, points of order related to alleged parliamentary errors
• precedents printed in the House Rules Manual on page 60, points of order related to alleged parliamentary errors
• precedents printed in the House Rules Manual on page 60, points of order related to alleged parliamentary errors

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

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• I think there's a, I think there's a clerical error here. I regret that. No problem.
• It sounds like all legalese or all language aside, it's about as simple as You know, two private parties
• It's, it's, we're being disrupted by a third-party action or governmental action, and all we're asking

Bills: HB 341, HB 791, HB 1564, HB 1695, HB 1722, HB 1729, HB 1772, HB 2003, HB 2954, HB 2989, HB 3084, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3309, HB 3611, HB 3679, HB 3727, HB 3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• for SNAP benefits also reduce error for SNAP benefits also reduce error rates. rates. rates.
• rate, not the fraud rate, the error rate, so the overpayment underpayment rate.
• rate, not the fraud rate, the error rate, not the fraud rate, the error<00:19:40.159> rate,<00
• error rate, so the overpayment underpayment<00:19:41.800> rate.
• She decided she was not going to vaccinate the third and fourth kid.

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• Only one-third of individuals with autism pursue any form of post-secondary education.
• There is an error on this slide: the Family Medicine state appropriation line under revenue no longer
• There is an error on this slide: the Family Medicine state appropriation line under revenue no longer
• There is an error on this slide: the Family Medicine state appropriation line under revenue no longer
• There is an error on this slide: the Family Medicine state appropriation line under revenue no longer

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Since we discovered the error, DHS staff took immediate action to diagnose the problem and fix it in
• Since we discovered the error, DHS staff took immediate action to diagnose the problem and fix it in
• Since we discovered the error, DHS staff took immediate action to diagnose the problem and fix it in
• Since we discovered the error, DHS staff took immediate action to diagnose the problem and fix it in
• The error was on the DHS side, so we've been meeting with tribal leadership to discuss this issue to

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Third, If its operating reserve balance exceeds 10% of its annual revenue.
• I would like SB 27 be read in for the third and final time. Mr.
• May I please have House Bill No. 458 read in for the third and final...
• Two-thirds vote required. Representative Lynn. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• I just want to say this bill requires a two-thirds vote.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Then, third thing, an MOU. implementing their management plans.
• Specifically, the doctrine of nuisance-based takings consists of cases. or a third party acting pursuant
• How do they become a party to that SOA hearing?
• We're the third largest chicken... producer in the country.
• Marvin Nichols Lake is a third of that 1.2.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Chair, Senator Draheim, it was essentially an error found that we are just trying to correct. Okay.
• I mean, because I think you're saying it was just an error you're trying to correct.
• In that process, there's been one small error.
• just an error you're trying to correct. just an error you're trying to correct.
• <00:32:04.080> It there's been a one small error. It there's been a one small error.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Members, House Bill 1427 is before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• Senate Bill 1489 is before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• Senate Bill 1849 is Before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• Senate Bill 2066 is before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• Errors for ready to close the roll.

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• We had a slight error there instead of misdemeanor. It says misdemeanor in the original bill.
• We had<00:02:10.720> a<00:02:11.039> slight<00:02:11.360> error<00:02:11.599>
• there<00:02:11.760> instead<00:02:12.080> of<00:02:12.640> uh had a slight error
• there instead of uh had a slight error there instead of uh misdemeanor.<00:02:14.160> It<00:02
• see, and I would like to stress that our illicit activity rate is 1%, and that data comes from our third-party

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• The third argument that we would put forward to support the bill is just the alleviation of the financial
• your reimbursement rates increased because of your association with Rough Rider or negotiations with third-party
• Third-party remediation efforts were budgeted around the $300,000 mark, and then $700,000 made available
• Our third-party vendor did estimate approximately 3,300 hours at a cost of just over $304,000 to get
• What is the tri-party agreement between the applicant, HHS, Bank of North Dakota?

Bills: HB1623

Keywords: HB 1623, North Dakota, rural health, rural health transformation program, medical facility infrastructure loan fund, medical facility infrastructure loan program, rural health loan program, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, federal grant, health care infrastructure, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, nonprofit health care providers, gap financing, loan fund, public health funding, healthcare financing, Medicaid

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 1624, the “Universal Lunch Bill,” from Rep. Mike Nathie. He argued the proposal should be placed in Century Code rather than the Constitution so future legislatures can adjust it if state finances tighten, and said the bill would start the program a year earlier with a $65 million appropriation for one school year. DPI testified that the estimate did not include nonpublic schools that do not participate, and members questioned the impact on Title I, free-and-reduced applications, private-school accountability, breakfast mandates for schools that do not currently serve breakfast, and whether the funding could come from the DPI budget or other sources. Supporters, including North Dakota United, the North Dakota Catholic Conference, a pediatrician, and the American Heart Association, said universal meals improve student health and learning, reduce family costs, and are better handled in statute than by constitutional amendment. No opposition testimony was offered, and the chair closed the hearing for later work-session action. The committee then took up House Bill 1627, introduced by Rep. Tye Dressler, which would raise the income threshold for the state-funded school lunch program from 225% to 300% of poverty, with an estimated cost of about $7 million for 2026-27. Dressler said the bill is intended as a targeted, budget-friendly alternative to the ballot measure and emphasized that the state should maximize federal meal dollars while improving participation in the current program. Members questioned whether raising the threshold would actually increase utilization, whether a dollar amount would be clearer than a percentage, and how the change would affect federal reimbursements and application rates. DPI said it could quickly calculate additional percentage levels, and the chair closed the hearing, directing DPI to prepare more numbers for the work session. Finally, the committee opened Senate Bill 2403, presented by Sen. Schiable, to create a short-term bridge-loan program for financially distressed hospitals, centered on Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin. The bill would authorize up to $5 million per loan, with a $10 million appropriation available on a first-come, first-served basis, and would run only through June 30, 2027. Schiable said the hospital’s debt and operating problems threaten local health care, ambulance service, and the community’s economy, and that the proposal was designed narrowly with Bank of North Dakota review to avoid creating a broad precedent. Committee members asked whether the appropriation could be reduced and whether the bank would still apply commercial feasibility and repayment standards; Schiable said yes, the bank would still evaluate the loan and could reject it if it was not sound.

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• Over the past several years, members of this committee across parties and across chambers have consistently
• Um, based on sometimes I believe that error is treated like fraud.
• Um, based on sometimes I believe that error is treated like fraud.
• Um, based on sometimes I believe that error is treated like fraud.
• Um, based on sometimes I believe that error is treated like fraud.

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• Broward County themselves were never a party to the suit. The sheriff's office defended their suit.
• So there wasn't a finding, and the verdict wasn't because they were both parties and they're jointly
• Number three, are there technical errors in the bill in the language?

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a wide range of bills, with several focused on water safety, utilities, and local government transparency. CS/SB 848 on stormwater treatment was explained as clarifying water quality credits and water quality enhancement areas, and it was reported favorably after one support appearance. SB 28, a claim bill for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland arising from injuries caused by a police shooting, was also reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 658 on water safety requirements for rental properties drew extensive testimony in support from child advocacy and drowning prevention advocates, who cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and the disproportionate impact on children with autism; the bill was amended to require front-end certification and remove local add-on authority, then passed favorably. CS/SB 18, a claim bill involving the estate of a deceased minor and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, was reported favorably after questions about the verdict, settlement posture, and who would receive the funds. SB 934 on areas of critical state concern was amended to remove a provision viewed as conflicting with the Live Local Act and then passed favorably. SB 1622, which creates a one-time waiver for certain late-filed financial disclosure fines, also passed favorably with support from an appearance form. SB 1264 on private schools and zoning was reported favorably after members noted ongoing concerns and planned further discussion. CS/CS/SB 260 on electric vehicle storage in towing yards was amended to narrow the bill to storage issues and cap the fee period until inspection; it drew both support and opposition from insurers, fire officials, and vehicle industry representatives, and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1014, dealing with municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, was amended to limit it to residential development and clarify capacity standards, then passed favorably. CS/SB 1102 expanded the local infrastructure surtax to include body camera programs and was reported favorably after an amendment requiring voter approval. Finally, CS/SB 1724 and SB 1566, both on local government utility and budget transparency, were amended and reported favorably despite concerns from cities and counties about implementation costs and burdens.

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• cover liability related to prescribed burning, including workers' compensation, automobile liability, errors
• Again, as a neutral party, we just want to be here as data gatherers.
• We support this partnership here as a neutral party.

Bills: SB410, SB795, SB2510, SB728, SB2689, HB143, HB143

Keywords: Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund

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• changes just in the three weeks that I've been there that add redundancies to insulate us from human error
• Those are reviewed, of course, and some of them are independently audited by external parties.
• Furthermore, SB 1270, as amended, adds the term party state to existing language, which allows Florida

Summary: The Health Policy Committee met for its final meeting of the session and handled a very full agenda, beginning with a few housekeeping items and a brief thank-you to staff. Senate Bill 596 was temporarily postponed. The committee then reconsidered and amended SB 1606 on patient access to records, clarifying portal access obligations and deleting a section that would have improperly affected nursing home facility records; the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also recommended confirmation of a block of appointees and separately confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after testimony focused on transparency, financial oversight, Medicaid managed care accountability, and internal controls at AHCA. Harris said she would prioritize staffing, monitoring, and improved reporting, and several health care groups waived in support. The committee next heard and passed several bills, including claims bills SB 28 and SB 22 for South Broward Hospital District settlements, both reported favorably. It also approved SB 772 on undesignated glucagon in schools, SB 998 on allowing physician assistants and APRNs to complete death certificates under hospice/palliative protocols, SB 1412 on home health agency administration and staffing flexibility, SB 1800 creating a Parkinson’s disease research consortium at USF, SB 306 on Medicaid managed care network access during holidays and after hours, SB 1768 on stem cell therapies and informed consent, SB 1602 on pediatric readiness standards in emergency departments, SB 1156 on the home health aide program for medically fragile children, SB 1490 on Children’s Medical Services and Medicaid managed care administration, and SB 1182 on Medicaid coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Most of these bills were amended, generally to narrow scope, align with the House, or make technical changes, and most received support from provider associations, advocacy groups, or affected institutions. The most debated measure was SB 1270, which combined several health freedom and medical marijuana provisions. The strike-all amendment retained language prohibiting discrimination based solely on vaccination status, added protections related to mRNA vaccine documentation requirements, and included medical marijuana regulatory and background-screening language. The committee heard extensive testimony both in support and opposition, including concerns from senators about whether the bill would force providers to treat patients contrary to medical judgment, and support from witnesses arguing it protected patient autonomy and access to care. After a time-certain motion, the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. At the end of the meeting, senators recorded their votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• Third is to determine if the state has complied with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements
• during the time of production of this report, that this was, as lengthy as this is, that that was one error
• We have two people, and we’re looking to hire a third one, so we’re improving the finance people in the
• She didn't see where she might have made an error on that. It was just not done correctly.
• Third, in October 2021, the board increased its per diem allowance from $150 to $200 per board meeting

Summary: The committee met to adopt prior minutes and reports from its executive and standing committees, including counties and municipalities, educational institutions, and state agencies. Those reports covered routine audit activity, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, and several state agency audit items. The committee also reviewed and adopted the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2025 and the related single audit report, both presented by Legislative Audit staff. The state financial report showed unmodified opinions on the state’s financial statements and described total assets of about $41.9 billion and liabilities of about $11.1 billion, along with retirement system assets of $39.9 billion and a net pension liability of $9 billion. Two material weaknesses were identified: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and a Division of Workforce Services methodology change for unemployment-related estimates that was not properly documented or approved. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed; it resulted in 33 findings, 14 with questioned costs totaling $16.6 million, and qualified opinions for the Summer EBT program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Members questioned agency officials in detail about the Summer EBT questioned costs, DHS unresolved findings, broadband grant documentation, cyber security controls, workers’ compensation liabilities, and child care funding and reporting. DHS explained that the Summer EBT issue involved drawing federal funds in advance rather than as benefits were redeemed, and said the process has been corrected. Broadband officials said the questioned $6.6 million reflected documentation-detail disagreements across many invoices rather than missing payments. OST officials described new logging, endpoint detection, and phishing-training efforts, and DFA and Education officials addressed specific audit findings and corrective actions. The committee ultimately moved to hold the two large statewide reports over until the August meeting for further review, with discussion continuing on whether to release some agency staff in the meantime.