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• <00:14:16.399> of know that we have two levels of know that we have two levels of contractors
• estimated what is the risk level estimated what is the risk level compared<01:49:52.719> to
• technicians which is the lowest level technicians which is the lowest level for<01:57:59.280>
• level we can solve these problems level we can solve these problems ourselves? ourselves?
• Hospital who need that level of care. Hospital who need that level of care.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, the latest data we have right now at the state level is December 2025, and we will release, um, uh
• is is December 2025 and we state level is is December 2025 and we will<00:03:13.280> release<
• the federal level is on immigration<00:37:42.800> reform.
• federal level for the reasons stated. federal level for the reasons stated.
• > some<00:54:43.680> specific just high level give some specific just high level give some

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and by the time so just at a high level and by the time so just at a high level a<00:20:45.679><
• , so not just the impact of the pandemic, but those prepandemic levels.
• So not compared to prepandemic levels.
• Minnesota is those prepandemic levels.
• really just wanted you to see the level really just wanted you to see the level of<00:57:52.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:13:05.279> funding interviews keeping this level funding interviews keeping this level
• <00:18:10.200> funding Advocacy without the level funding Advocacy without the level funding
• Right now, we have an annual occupancy rate of 97%.
• The three levels we are asking for are to sustain the ones that are at risk of sustainability.
• <01:44:05.000> we that out on a New Hampshire level we that out on a New Hampshire level we

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So in Arizona, there are 10,000 students in seventh grade who are reaching the highest level of math
• Same academic level as their peers, they are twice as likely to be enrolled in advanced math compared
• My question is, how come we can't leave it at the local level to let them, you know, have parents work
• The number of kids by race, family income, and gender, highest proficiency in grade-level mathematics
• Kelly indicated—if you look at the satellite level, the EVIT CTE, and...

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 4043, which would require each school district and charter school to ensure that at least one employee at each school is trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use by August 1, 2027. The sponsor said he would consider floor amendments to clarify that a trained person should be available at all times and to tie the requirement to schools that actually have AEDs. Supporters, including a constituent who lost a child, said the bill could help save lives; opponents and some members raised concerns about cost, staffing, and whether one trained employee is enough. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-1 vote with several members voting present. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended by a strike-everything amendment supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for students and prominent display of the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A public health advocate testified in favor, emphasizing chronic disease prevention in children. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the resolution a due pass recommendation on a 12-0 vote. House Bill 2621, as amended, addressed enrollment and special education access for pupils in unorganized territory, tribal land, and certain military-connected students, including changes to certificates of educational convenience and timelines for district and county action. The sponsor and stakeholders described it as a technical fix to reduce enrollment delays and improve access to services. After adopting both the strike-everything amendment and a Garcia amendment, the committee passed the bill 11-0. The committee also advanced House Bill 2385, which limits superintendent contracts to one-year terms during the first three years of employment and allows longer terms only after three consecutive years. The sponsor framed it as a way to reduce costly buyouts and give school boards more flexibility; there was no public testimony, and the bill passed 7-4. House Bill 4106, creating the One Arizona Service Fellowship Program, also passed after amendment. Supporters said it would build service opportunities and workforce experience, while some members objected to creating and funding a new state program; it passed 8-2 with one present. Later, House Bill 2992, as amended, established a pilot program in schools for child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, expanded to K-12 in the amendment and funded from the Victim Compensation and Assistance Fund. A survivor and anti-trafficking advocate strongly supported teaching children and training staff, while some members objected to the funding source and possible unintended consequences. The bill passed 6-5 with one present. House Bill 2370, concerning who may modify weapons detection systems and requiring superintendent notification to governing boards within 24 hours, passed 8-3 after a debate over school safety, accountability, and whether the bill was too vague or too narrow. House Bill 4056, as amended, would bar fees for legislators making public records requests in their official capacity and require electronic delivery; the sponsor cited large fees charged by school districts, while opponents warned against broad fee exemptions. It passed 8-3. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2478, which would create the Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes to study K-12 performance, accountability, graduation requirements, finance, and related issues, with a proposed amendment to add early childhood analysis. The sponsor said the commission would help drive a statewide conversation and that the Classroom Site Fund had sufficient unused balances to support it. Testimony from early learning and advocacy groups was generally neutral but supportive of including early childhood in the study, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• I know some of you feel this deeply on a personal level and are grieving in your own ways.
• deeply<00:03:28.879> on<00:03:29.000> a<00:03:29.200> personal<00:03:29.560> level
• <00:03:30.080> and<00:03:30.200> are deeply on a personal level and are deeply on a
• personal level and are grieving<00:03:30.799> in<00:03:30.959> your<00:03:31.159> own
• and so I don't know if that large level and so I don't know if that was<00:54:10.839> sort<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the benefits that they were entitled to and imposed all these additional requirements at the state level
• > these additional requirements at the these additional requirements at the state<01:52:53.120> level
• that gave us the highest state level that gave us the highest error<01:52:54.720> rate<01:52:
• of of not of not paying the TAs their of of not of not paying the TAs their basic<03:30:37.240> level
• basic level. basic level.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 11 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Anthony Phillips, and dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee reports. The chamber also recognized several guests in the galleries, including family members of senators, medical professionals for Early Childhood Day, and advocates and local officials. After introductions, the Senate moved into the calendar and began considering bills and motions. Among the measures taken up, the Senate passed House Bill 1393 to create the Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund, with the sponsor explaining it would allow MDA to support energy projects and require compliance with state procurement laws. The Senate also passed House Bill 420, which provides a full homestead ad valorem tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans age 85 or older and allows an unremarried surviving spouse to keep the exemption; senators asked about eligibility, age limits, and safeguards against improper exemptions. Another bill passed was House Bill 1941 on the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, which would allow funding through bonds or other means in addition to direct appropriation and raise the DFA processing cap from 2% to 3%; several senators raised concerns about state debt and the funding mechanism. The Senate concurred in Senate Bill 2906, which gives the Secretary of State additional time to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for county election systems. It also adopted motions to table reconsideration on several House bills, including House Bill 908 on absentee ballot receipt dates, House Bill 525 on mandatory minimum penalties for sexual battery, and House Bill 538 on sanctuary policies and immigration enforcement. The chamber voted to reconsider and then again pass House Bill 1613, described as a bill on aggravated trafficking weight and pill counts that also included a chemical abortion ban, after some senators who were absent earlier asked to go on record. For House Bill 2409, dealing with a comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes, the Senate voted not to concur and invited conference. The Senate also passed and retained numerous other items as it worked through the calendar.

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• than 54,000 students, about 40,000 students in undergraduate programs and over 14,000 in graduate-level
• 40.240> one<00:01:40.439> in<00:01:40.600> three<00:01:40.840> Minnesota level
• programs one in three Minnesota level programs one in three Minnesota high<00:01:41.520> school
• Graduating in four years helps hold down the cost of college and the level of student debt.
• <00:53:46.760> versus went into deciding um that level versus went into deciding um that level

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we will go through this spreadsheet, have a high-level summary of the various articles.
• Our counsel is going to give a pretty much a high-level review of each of the articles, pointing out
• council is going to give pretty much<00:50:47.839> a<00:50:48.079> high<00:50:48.400> level
• <00:50:49.680> uh<00:50:50.800> uh much a high level uh uh much a high level uh uh
• And it lastly provides an allocation of the occupation tax revenue from the gas generated within this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It acknowledges that county level.
• level that it doesn't matter. level that it doesn't matter.
• So this bill, this amendment, just have that level of rationality, have that level, make that case.
• have that level of rationality, have<04:16:26.080> that<04:16:26.319> level,<04:16:26.640
• <04:46:12.878> This question at the federal level. This question at the federal level.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House opened with the pledge, roll call, and approval of the journal. Members then spent much of the morning on announcements recognizing visiting groups, including the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Catholic Lobby Day participants, Vertical Skills Academy students, the Colorado Optometric Association, the Junior League of Denver, Jack and Jill of America, and advocates for HIV/AIDS harm reduction. Representative Gilchrist also highlighted HIV/AIDS and overdose statistics and urged members to meet with advocates. Representative Velasco announced an absence for Monday and Tuesday. The chamber adopted House Resolution 1002, honoring District Wildlife Manager Bob Holder for 50 years of service to Colorado wildlife. Supporters described his long career, conservation work, bear education efforts, landowner relationships, and awards, and members gave him a standing recognition. The resolution passed 62-0 with 3 excused. The House then received committee reports and moved to third reading on several bills. House Bill 1081, concerning electric transmission system optimization, passed 42-20 with 3 excused. House Bill 1228, increasing access to marriage and family therapist licensure, passed 62-0 with 3 excused. House Bill 1120, implementing mobile home taxation task force recommendations and extending redemption protections for mobile home owners, passed 40-2 with 3 excused after debate over its tax policy effects and fairness to seniors and disabled veterans. House Bill 1084, expanding voter transparency requirements for initiated statewide ballot measures, was debated at length with opponents arguing it would burden citizen initiatives and implicate First Amendment rights; the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that bill.

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• As you know, having one level of government pay taxes to another level of government for a public facility
• As you know, having one level of government pay taxes to another level of government for a public facility
• Having one level of government pay taxes to another level of government for a public facility makes the
• and what we fund at the local level.
• <00:33:23.240> it's what they had to raise that level it's what they had to raise that level

Keywords: 1183, house

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• What are their level of qualifications? Who are they? There’s no definition.
• I want to know what their level of qualification is.” qualifications? Who are they?
• <01:04:01.359> of door and not take that same level of door and not take that same level of
• Also, Senator Ball concerning dry needling by occupational therapists. Representative Fay.
• It is very rigorous training, about 40 to 50 hours of training after post-graduate level work.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from February 13, 2026, and heard several announcements and introductions, including recognition of student guests and notices about upcoming committee meetings. Members also shared informal remarks tied to Lunar New Year celebrations, a water policy breakfast, and other caucus or committee updates. The chamber then took up special orders for several bills, including House Bill 1013 and House Bill 1064. House Bill 1013, concerning ratio utility billing systems used by landlords to allocate utility charges to tenants, was presented as a technical cleanup to last year’s House Bill 1090. Supporters said it was intended to clarify that such billing practices remain allowable and to align the statute with legislative intent. Amendment L002, offered to state that the bill created no private right of action and to limit litigation, was debated at length but defeated. Opponents argued it would restrict existing rights under consumer protection law, while supporters said it would reduce unnecessary lawsuits. The bill then passed the committee. House Bill 1064, concerning modifications to the youthful offender system, was also heard. Supporters said the bill codifies existing Department of Corrections practices, updates language to promote effective communication, and reflects evidence-informed, trauma-informed rehabilitation aimed at reducing recidivism. Amendment L003, which adjusted language to be more inclusive of the YOS community, was adopted. Several members opposed the bill, arguing it codified practices already in place, lacked clarity on evaluators and costs, and did not sufficiently account for victims’ perspectives. Despite that opposition, the committee report was adopted and the bill advanced with the amendment.

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• And we want to provide that discretion at the local level. Senator Jones.
• We are going to establish a cabinet-level...
• This is a cabinet-level agency that will look holistically across the entire enterprise.
• This is a cabinet-level agency. It's not directly under the governor.
• And now we have an entirely new level of issue that was created because of that.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, on mental health. Senator Bradley described the bill as a major criminal justice and behavioral health reform measure that would expand pretrial mental health diversion, strengthen treatment-based probation conditions, broaden grant uses for mental health and substance abuse programs, add Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, require certain DOC mental health evaluations, and create a Florida Behavioral Health Data Repository. Senators from both parties spoke in strong support, emphasizing treatment over incarceration, public safety, data collection, and the Murphy family’s role in advancing the bill. The Senate passed the bill 37-0 and then approved 37 co-sponsors. The chamber then received the Senate’s 2025-26 General Appropriations Bill, SB 2500, with Chair Hooper outlining a $117.4 billion budget that he said reduces spending, preserves reserves, and includes major investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and reporting requirements. Committee chairs summarized their portions: K-12 funding at $34.7 billion with increases for FEFP, scholarships, VPK, school hardening, and school safety; higher education at $11.5 billion with workforce, nursing, reading, autism, and student aid investments; health and human services with a $1.8 billion increase for Medicaid, mental health, opioid response, disability services, and veterans programs; criminal and civil justice at $7.6 billion for corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, courts, and judgeships; transportation/tourism/economic development at about $18 billion including roads, housing, Visit Florida, and cultural grants; and agriculture/environment/general government with major Everglades, water quality, citrus, food bank, and agency IT funding. Members then questioned several budget items, especially education funding formulas, the shift of scholarship dollars below the line, the impact on public school districts, AP/IB and other accelerated program funding, the APD wait list, opioid settlement spending, arts grants, and the My Safe Florida Home and condo pilot programs. Chairs generally said scholarship and accelerated-program dollars were being restructured for transparency and flexibility rather than cut, that school districts would still receive funding based on enrollment, and that APD and other human services issues would continue to be worked out in conference. The budget discussion concluded with remarks praising staff and noting a 4% across-the-board pay raise for state employees and targeted increases for law enforcement and firefighters, followed by a recognition for FAMU Day at the Capitol.

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• <00:17:31.280> of individuals who require a level of individuals who require a level of medical
• have a service coordinator um so long as that agency um is enrolled with Medicaid to provide that level
• <00:50:42.800> Um to provide that level of service. Um to provide that level of service.
• I mean occupational services, you know, we representative mentioned earlier transportation services,
• <01:23:22.639> of necessity dictates uh that level of necessity dictates uh that level of

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve prior minutes and outline its schedule, with meetings set for September 24 and September 29 ahead of an October 1 report deadline. The chair said the committee would use the first two meetings to digest testimony, likely ask follow-up questions of DHS, and then work toward conclusions and a report format. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. The main testimony came from Sharon Alexander of Amera Health, who argued in favor of moving from fee-for-service Medicaid long-term services and supports to a managed LTSS model. She described managed LTSS as a capitated, quality-driven system used in about 26 states, and said it can improve care coordination, accountability, access to home- and community-based services, and budget predictability. She cited Amera Health’s experience in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including care coordination, housing and transportation support, caregiver programs, and quality benchmarks tied to state oversight. She also said nursing facilities would remain an important option for people who need that level of care. Committee members asked about how the programs are administered, how rates are set, how care managers work, and how quality is measured. Alexander said states contract with managed care organizations at actuarially sound capitated rates, with annual contracts, reporting, and oversight. She explained that care managers typically conduct quarterly assessments and follow up after trigger events such as hospitalization, and that housing coordinators may assist with transitions to the community. On quality, she said states use CMS-related and HCBS benchmark measures covering service timeliness, care planning, transitions, and other outcomes, and that New Hampshire could build on existing metrics rather than starting from scratch. She also noted that rural areas face workforce and transportation challenges, which managed care plans try to address through technology and self-direction options.

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• <01:59:39.599> Um, were able to, um, get to that level.
• Um, were able to, um, get to that level.
• <02:13:00.560> of the testimony at the federal level of the testimony at the federal level
• Um, there was no cuts, no savings at the department level.
• that that funding and that those levels that that funding and that those levels of<03:51:52.640>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that accreditation allows us to participate in global conservation efforts and maintains the highest level
• that accreditation allows us to participate in global conservation efforts and maintains the highest level
• that accreditation allows us to participate in global conservation efforts and maintains the highest level
• However, the distribution method created limitations, particularly around participation levels.
• Particularly around participation levels and representation.

Bills: HF3700, HF3982, HF3927, HF3933, HF3949, HF4238, HF4275, HF4476, HF4504

Keywords: Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance

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• <00:26:41.560> level prescribing by doctoral level level prescribing by doctoral level level
• > doctoral-level psychologists to doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe<00:27:45.320> medications
• municipal level municipal level and<02:10:38.360> that<02:10:38.600> is<02:10:38.760
• > unknown<04:27:29.080> and Total staffing levels are unknown and Total staffing levels
• Act 46 did not realize a sufficient level of scale, even with incentives.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tiffany Lumley focused on lessons from horses and horsemanship, using the imagery to encourage legislators to lead, listen, stay patient, and remain attentive to constituents outside the chamber. The chamber then welcomed newly appointed Representative Kevin Scully of Burlington, who was sworn in and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Members took up several procedural items and resolutions. Senate Bill 239, relating to a child abuse and neglect reporting working group and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 157, relating to recovery residence certification and affecting state revenue, was referred to Ways and Means after a favorable report with amendment from Human Services. The House also read and adopted concurrent resolutions honoring the federal TRIO programs in Vermont, recognizing tourism economy day and the importance of the visitor economy, and honoring former Representative John Killacky of South Burlington for his artistic and legislative contributions. Multiple members offered personal remarks about John Killacky/Colacci, his arts career, activism, and service in the House, and guests connected to the resolutions were welcomed from the gallery. The House then concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to House Bill 237, which would allow certain doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications. The committee explained the Senate’s changes, including revised training and rotation requirements, a later effective date, and a future OPR report, and said the bill was intended as one tool to address mental health provider shortages; the House agreed by voice vote. The chamber next began second reading of House Bill 955, a major education reform bill titled “next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system,” with the Education Committee describing mandatory cooperative education service areas, merger study committees, and related changes intended to improve efficiency, support local voice, and strengthen public education. No final action on H.955 was taken in the portion provided.

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• So, we need a legislative solution at a statewide level, not a patchwork county by county.
• I think NDAs are good or prohibiting NDAs at whatever level is good government.
• I think NDAs are good, or prohibiting NDAs at whatever level is good government.
• Instead, we level the playing field across Minnesota.
• <01:36:47.000> of And with with very high levels of And with with very high levels of charges

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Housing providers with shared metered buildings are therefore required under existing law to list all occupants
• So they are affordable at any income level, and they remain affordable for households even if their income
• <01:01:44.079> there<01:01:44.319> is<01:01:44.480> some<01:01:44.640> level
• <01:01:44.880> of I assume there is some level of I assume there is some level of reporting

Bills: HF4207, HF3639, HF3981, HF3064, HF2123

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

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• therapists, of which there are about 5,000 of them in Minnesota, have prospered and done well with a level
• massage therapists, of which there are about 5,000 in Minnesota, have prospered and done well with a level
• > should<00:53:35.120> only We believe that government should only be involved in an occupation
• Um, I appreciate the work that went into this, the level of detail that you got to, and that you were
• ., including Minnesota's programs, are required to be delivered at the post-baccalaureate doctoral level

Keywords: 1187, senate, all