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• We also collaborate with tribal and urban Indian health programs to ensure essential care and support
• Primary care, specialty care, and urgent care locations were closed due to the effects of the fire, evacuations
• role in child care.
• in child care.
• We three care of any. staff we three care of and we care of anything that comes up we care for anything

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee held an informational hearing on the health impacts of wildfires and the effects on health care systems and access to care. The first panel focused on public health consequences, with testimony from UCLA and UCSF physicians, a community organizer, and an Altadena recovery leader. Witnesses described acute and long-term physical harms from wildfire smoke and ash, including asthma and COPD exacerbations, cardiovascular and stroke risks, pregnancy impacts, infection risk, and possible added hazards from lithium-ion battery fires. They also emphasized mental health effects such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, “firebrain,” and the need for psychological first aid, trauma-informed community networks, and youth-focused resilience programs. Community advocates stressed that Latine, Indigenous, undocumented, and Black communities face disproportionate harm because of language barriers, unsafe work conditions, lack of insurance, and exclusion from disaster aid, and they called for stronger language access, worker protections, permanent disaster relief, and better outreach. Committee members asked about air monitoring, masks, wind events, lithium-ion batteries, and how to reach communities with translation and emergency information. Panelists said AQI is useful but incomplete, that N95s help for smoke but P100 masks are needed for ash/asbestos exposure, and that communities should be warned to stay indoors and avoid windy dust-ups after fires. They also discussed the importance of building relationships during non-emergency periods, using text alerts and trusted community organizations, and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate information. Several members and witnesses highlighted the need for more research on long-term health effects, especially for people with chronic lung disease, workers who cannot stay indoors, and residents exposed to repeated disasters. The second panel addressed health care system response and access to care. DHCS and DMHC described emergency flexibilities used during the Southern California fires, including federal waivers, extended Medi-Cal renewal deadlines, reinstated coverage for some disenrolled members, suspension of prior authorization and prescription refill barriers, out-of-network access at in-network cost-sharing, and communication through websites, toll-free numbers, and social media. Hospital and community health center leaders described major operational strain: emergency room surges, canceled surgeries, dialysis disruptions, staff displacement, temporary housing needs, and financial losses. Huntington Health and AltaMed reported using incident command systems, temporary care spaces, bilingual and culturally tailored services, mobile clinics, infection control measures, and community health workers to keep care going. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better disaster staffing pools, more flexible facility rules, stronger mental health coverage, child care planning, and statewide coordination for future emergencies; no formal votes were taken.

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• She's a registered nurse of five years in acute care and post-surgical inpatient at Integris Baptist.
• She's currently advancing her education as a nurse practitioner student specializing in acute care in
• And this cold case team is truly a group of caring, concerned, talented, and tenacious people.
• Second, I don't care how much we try to sweep this inconvenient fact under the rug. It remains.
• Collaboration to create the policy that our constituents deserve.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• So again, the collaboration with that and that also includes our IAD partners.
• There's many examples of, uh, of the collaboration that Johnny has done throughout the state that have
• The VA does take care of that at some point, but because of the queue and, and the, the, the process
• Hospital care as well as community care.
• We want to study long term care options for veterans.

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• He is known for his caring and innovative leadership.
• He is known for his caring and innovative leadership.
• He is known for his caring and innovative leadership.
• He is known for his caring and innovative leadership.
• Through the years, I've been able to see firsthand how hard he works and how much he cares.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• of care.
• and babies, health care costs go down. and babies, health care costs go down.
• cost of their own care.
• of their own care. of their own care.
• has committed to caring for. has committed to caring for.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Another important impact has been staff collaboration and retention.
• Why do you care?' Well, we were just talking about it. I'm concerned about it. I care about you.
• We have formed a collaborative group, which meets monthly.
• So through an MOU, DPI is managing that work in collaboration with NDHS.
• So through an MOU, DPI is managing that work in collaboration with NDHS.

Keywords: 908, all

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• And when a situation does arise that wound care is needed, we're able to start caring for the wound to
• And when a situation does arise that wound care is needed, we're able to start caring for the wound to
• And when a situation does arise that wound care is needed, we're able to start caring for the wound to
• ensure that children are receiving care ensure that children are receiving care in<00:21:26.559>
• care?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in care.
• in care.
• The care is not that complicated, but it requires consistent care.
• What kind of care can they get?
• Take care.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Working Group on Outreach and Treatment of the Special Commission on Xylazine held its first meeting, chaired by Gabe Adams-Cain in Senator John Villis’s absence. Members introduced themselves and described priorities such as improving education about xylazine, expanding first responder and clinical training, and ensuring patients and providers know how to respond to xylazine-related wounds and complications. Several participants emphasized that outreach should reach both people who have not been exposed and those already affected, and that stigma is a major barrier for patients and families. Discussion focused on the main challenges to treatment and outreach, including limited awareness, inconsistent wound care access, gaps in geographic coverage, cost of supplies, and the need for better training in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Kimmel noted that harm reduction and outreach programs are already providing much of the care, but often lack specialized staff, sufficient supplies, and standardized protocols. He also said xylazine can complicate withdrawal and make it harder for people to engage in substance use treatment. Members discussed the value of non-stigmatizing, consensus messaging, family support organizations, and existing resources such as PARI, StreetCheck, and state-funded syringe service and naloxone networks. The group also reviewed the commission timeline and next steps. Staff said materials for the December 11 full commission meeting should be submitted by December 2, with draft presentation materials to be shared by December 4 and reviewed by December 9. Members agreed to do additional follow-up research on topics including the cost-effectiveness and contents of self-care wound kits, outreach to family and recovery organizations, incarcerated populations, and geographic access gaps. The meeting ended with agreement to use a PowerPoint-style presentation and to continue compiling research through a shared folder, followed by adjournment at 9:55 a.m.

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• Take care, folks. Take care.
• Take care, folks. Take care.
• and butter is providing housing care for seniors in need of assisted living and memory care, and that's
• And all those bodies of water are more than deserving of our care and stewardship.
• And Claire, good luck with your care. Thank you very much. We’re getting there.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA. A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries. Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• You know, I mean, you know, he cares for people. He cares for Candy and his family.
• to ensure continuity of care.
• It does not promote fragmentation of care.
• It is about making better use of every member of our health care team so that patients can access care
• secure an individual primary care provider or, you know, urgent care or wherever, to know that they

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Some of these grants also include opportunity for intersegmental collaboration across the three segments
• And so intersegmental collaboration since the time of the Master Plan has been fraught over time, and
• We are the first program that incentivizes faculty collaboration on specific innovative projects.
• I think collaboration is key.
• It is access to education, health care, economic opportunities, and civic participation.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on several GovOps-related budget proposals, beginning with ongoing funding for the California Education Learning Lab. The Learning Lab described its intersegmental grants to UC, CSU, and community college faculty, including AI-related work and a math alignment project, and said the Governor’s proposal would move the program’s home agency to GovOps and restore $4 million annually. The Department of Finance supported the proposal as a way to improve coordination, while the LAO recommended rejecting it, arguing the projects are hard to scale, similar professional development already exists in the segments, and the state should consider saving General Fund dollars. Senators split on the value of the program, with some emphasizing innovation and intersegmental collaboration and others questioning its measurable long-term impact; the item was held open. The committee then reviewed the Office of Civil Rights proposal to implement AB 715 and SB 48 with $3.5 million in 2026-27 and $2.8 million ongoing. GovOps said the office had been set up administratively, positions were being recruited, and it would provide training, technical assistance, and complaint review related to anti-Semitism and other discrimination in TK-12 schools. The LAO had no concerns, but senators raised substantial questions about the office’s placement in GovOps, the lack of guidance while the laws are being implemented, the use of gubernatorial appointees, and whether the staffing structure matches the likely workload across different discrimination categories. GovOps said it would develop guidance, coordinate with CDE, and shift resources as needed once staff are hired, but several members said they were not prepared to support the item as presented; it was also held open. After public comment supporting the California Education Interagency Council, the subcommittee approved vote-only items 11 through 17 and 6 through 10. It then heard from the Office of Data and Innovation on a request for five positions and $1.25 million in reimbursement authority to expand digital service delivery work. ODI described projects such as reducing unauthorized EBT theft and forecasting community water system outages, and said it uses guardrails and contracts to protect sensitive data when working with vendor AI services. The LAO had no concerns, and members generally praised ODI’s small, high-impact role; the item was held open. Finally, the Department of Technology presented on the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, reporting that 423 miles are complete, more than 70% of the network has been permitted, and about 5,300 miles are expected to be completed by December 2026, with some work potentially slipping into 2027. CDT said Skyline Technology Solutions had been selected to operate the network and that the third-party administrator, Golden State Net, would continue to support development and later help oversee operations and sales. The LAO noted the project’s progress but raised concerns about the novel three-party structure, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability. Senators questioned the legal basis for the operator arrangement, the revenue outlook, reporting to the Legislature, and whether the network will be self-sustaining; CDT said it expects revenues to cover operations over time and will continue annual and quarterly reporting. The item was left open.

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• And so intersegmental collaboration since the time of the master plan has been fraught over time, and
• We are the first program that incentivizes faculty collaboration on specific innovative projects.
• I think collaboration is key.
• We had the regional K-14 collaboratives also that were in OPSC, I think, which is also in DGS, which
• It is access to education, health care, economic opportunities, and civic participation.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We don't care what video system they're using. The schools have freedom of choice.
• We don't care what radio systems they're using.
• a team of people on both sides collaborating together to work on the implementation.
• It's, as I think someone has spoken to, the collaboration aspect behind it, right?
• But it's the collaboration, the fact that tends to create a barrier.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We have to be really careful what we say.
• REALLY CAREFUL WHAT WE SAY.
• We had just five minutes to prepare to care for five gunshot victims.
• We need to do far more mental health care.
• Please care about the children and listen to opposing views.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And if you care about wear and tear on the roads or transit, this is causing significantly more trips
• Mota Heights Egan this collaboration Mota Heights Egan this collaboration created<01:01:54.799><
• allows District leaders to collaborate allows District leaders to collaborate at<01:02:17.400>
• protections including time off to care protections including time off to care for<01:15:21.040><
• We can't delay having to take care of a sick parent.

Bills: HF6, HF52, HF53

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

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• -France alliance through pragmatic defense collaboration and fair and reciprocal trade negotiations.
• Joe has been instrumental in shaping multiple industries, including technology, health care, media, energy
• By promoting academic collaborations, cultural initiatives, and tourism, we can further strengthen the
• These connections provide a strong foundation for collaboration on key issues that impact both of our
• Careful, careful. Senator Shaheen. Mr.

Keywords: diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade

Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.

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• transit, residential care facilities, or taxi<00:32:56.160> services.
• DHS, along with the managed care DHS, along with the managed care organizations,<00:33:21.080>
• and engage in meaningful collaboration and engage in meaningful collaboration in<00:33:50.280>
• such as health care such as health care and<00:42:24.680> employment<00:42:26.040> and
• We look forward to continued collaboration. Thank you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• care struggles.
• care struggles.
• Care from independent senior housing to assisted living and nursing care.
• As a child care center, we do accept the New Hampshire child care scholarship.
• the child care improve Child Care the child care landscape<02:26:32.720> here<02:26:32.840>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:18:12.200> home<00:18:12.480> or health care or care for oneself home or health
• care or care for oneself home or family<00:18:13.000> or<00:18:13.200> pets<00:18:13.960
• We are an acute care health system.
• He required 24-hour care.
• c><01:50:11.320> in<01:50:11.520> accordance care and access to care in accordance care

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So I think we need to be very careful.
• If you do not have child care, you can't work, you can't go to school.
• It's very difficult to be productive if you don't have that child care piece.
• on that. manufacturers, they care what's on that criminal history more than others do.
• And I'm always careful.

Keywords: 924, joint, all