Transcript Highlights:

• I want to continue to focus severely disrupting essential GPS service.
• credible that our military cannot operate in the Pacific and we cannot operate if the commercial sector
• is operating in those bands?
• able to continue sensing targets and attacking your enemies.
• But that means they're not using the frequency continuously.

Keywords: spectrum policy, FCC auction authority, national security, innovation, technology development, 9-1-1 modernization, adaptive technologies, China competition

Summary: The meeting centered on the critical examination of spectrum policy and its implications for innovation and national security. The committee discussed the lapse of the FCC's spectrum auction authority, which has been in effect since March 2023, emphasizing the urgency of restoring this authority to maintain U.S. technological leadership against competitors like China. Witnesses provided testimony regarding the need for adaptive and reconfigurable spectrum technologies to enhance communication capabilities for both civilian and military applications. Senator Klobuchar highlighted the importance of modernizing 9-1-1 systems and ensuring robust emergency communication frameworks leveraging new spectrum innovations.

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• Practices continue to struggle with recruitment and retention of providers.
• So in many cases, the companies originally operated them are no longer in business.
• So in many cases, the companies originally operated them are no longer in business.
• Those operators must pay the costs.
• , continue to take care of, um, our people, our new Mexicans.

Bills: SB241, SB145, HB2

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• It was approved to operate in two statewide Medicaid managed care regions: Regions D and I.
• Minimum, we will cover that continuity of care for 180 days.
• And so I think that this is a process that we will continue to evolve.
• And that's not enough for them to operate or to continue to provide the care because they have to pay
• We are continuing to do that outreach that I mentioned, the community meetings in February, to continue

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee received an overview of Florida’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) managed care pilot, created by legislation in 2023 to test whether a managed care model could integrate Medicaid medical services with iBudget waiver home- and community-based services for adults in pre-enrollment categories. AHCA explained the existing system, the pilot’s scope in Regions D and I, and the rollout timeline, including federal approval, contract execution with Florida Community Care, and the October 2024 go-live. Officials reported that, as of early February, 370 individuals had been sent for onboarding and 168 more were in queue, with about $35.8 million of the appropriation remaining. APD also clarified the difference between the pre-enrollment categories and the waiver waitlist, and noted that crisis cases can be enrolled more quickly depending on eligibility and funding. Florida Community Care described the pilot as a comprehensive managed care model offering medical, long-term care, and iBudget services, plus enhanced benefits such as bed-hold days, caregiver transportation, and help with legal guardianship costs. The plan said it uses one care coordinator, a 1:18 coordinator ratio, a face-to-face assessment within five days of enrollment, and 180 days of continuity of care for existing providers. The company emphasized that it is recruiting providers by offering higher rates than some iBudget rates, lower administrative burden, and network adequacy incentives, while APD said it continues to monitor provider supply and demand and recruit across service types and regions. Members repeatedly questioned whether the pilot’s costs, provider rates, and service levels were truly comparable to the iBudget system, and AHCA and APD said it was too early to draw firm conclusions because claims data are still lagging. Committee members also raised concerns about communication, enrollment delays, provider shortages, and whether the pilot could scale statewide. APD said it has used letters, phone calls, texts, emails, and community meetings to reach eligible individuals, and that some delays stem from required assessments, Medicaid eligibility checks, and level-of-care determinations. Several members asked for more detailed comparisons of costs and provider reimbursement between the pilot and iBudget, and APD said it would provide additional data. Public testimony at the end was strongly critical of managed care, with a participant and his mother describing poor service, transportation failures, and loss of control under prior managed care arrangements, and urging the committee not to expand such a model without safeguards. No votes or formal committee action were taken before adjournment.

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• May they continue to sense it in the quiet moments that follow this session.
• This fall, Adrian is headed to Washington, D.C., where he will continue to make Texas proud in his continued
• Coleman Nicom was absolutely invaluable to our operations in the office.
• to fight for families as we continue to fight for ours.
• Can you just walk me through what the operation of that is?

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• > prioritize This body continues to prioritize This body continues to prioritize critical<00:27:14.960
• largest continues to continue Hawaii's largest continues to continue Hawaii's largest statewide<
• Senate operating Senate operating budget.<00:30:55.440> Especially<00:30:56.000> our
• our families, to continue to pay our everyday bills.
• our families, to continue to pay our everyday bills.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Representative Ray Rrower Myers continue Representative Ray Rrower Myers continue to<00:38:59.680
• operating capital in the general fund. operating capital in the general fund.
• Our district operates with zero operating referendum revenue, while some districts receive more than
• ><01:29:28.560> with Minnesota school districts operate with Minnesota school districts operate
• Our district operates with<01:29:33.520> zero<01:29:34.239> operating<01:29:34.719>

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

Transcript Highlights:

• The threat of wildfires continues to Impacted by the L.A. fires in January.
• The threat of wildfires continues to increase as our climate continues to change.
• We look forward to continuing to work with the committee to ensure that this is a fair... ...to continue
• Since then, California has continued to operate as though the revenue provided by California taxpayers
• Since then, California has continued to operate as though the revenue provided by California taxpayers

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met under suspense-file procedures, with the chair explaining limits on testimony, position letters, and that bills with fiscal impacts of $150,000 or more would generally be sent to suspense rather than voted on immediately. Several bills were pulled from hearing, and a consent calendar of committee bills later passed 4-0. AB 761 by Addis, the only item initially slated for a vote, was ultimately held over to the next hearing. The committee heard testimony on a series of tax-related proposals. AB 232 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax money for wildfire, flood, or earthquake-related expenses; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, but was sent to suspense. AB 1443 would exempt tips from state income tax for five years and was supported by the California Restaurant Association and a restaurant owner, but also went to suspense. AB 1435 would provide relief to businesses and property owners facing cleanup and security costs from unauthorized encampments and illegal dumping; it received broad support from business, real estate, trucking, retail, and local government representatives, and was referred to suspense. The committee also heard AB 1428, which would create a California Affordable Child Care Fund financed by a 0.5% tax on income above $10 million; child care workers and SEIU-backed witnesses supported it, while taxpayer and business groups opposed it as harmful to competitiveness and affordability. AB 691 proposed a tax credit for adopting shelter pets and covering veterinary costs, AB 1219 proposed a middle- and low-income personal income tax cut, AB 1354 proposed a credit for increased homeowners insurance premiums, AB 19 proposed an education savings account/voucher-style program, and AB 567 proposed insurance rate stabilization and related tax/fund changes; each drew testimony for and against where present, but all were referred to suspense. The meeting ended with the committee adjourning after the held-over AB 761 item was postponed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hospice care cuts, and I won't continue because I've already read a long list.
• Selsher Hospital's fiscal year operating margin was minus 2.3%.
• This hospital has continually picked up the pieces and continued to persist as a steady provider of high-quality
• We just have to kind of continue to run to... ...answer to any of this, what's going on.
• We just have to kind of continue to run to stand, or run really fast to stand in place.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a series of amendments to a supplemental appropriations bill and related measures, with several adopted and several rejected or withdrawn. Early amendments on equitable approaches to public safety and a Holyoke local account clarification failed, while amendments providing $2.5 million for Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers technical assistance and expanding access to gender-affirming medications and mifepristone were adopted. The chamber also adopted a technical amendment on alternative protein grants, a clarification to ETF modernization, and an energy storage systems amendment. Other proposals on homeowner protections, La Casa funding, emergency contract reform, an energy dashboard, EV charging ratepayer impacts, hate crimes, distressed hospital payments, and task force membership were rejected or withdrawn. A substantial portion of the debate focused on health care, food assistance, and public safety. Senators spoke in support of funding for community health centers, hospital relief, and EBT anti-skimming protections, including $15.5 million for chip-enabled EBT cards and related replacement-benefit support. One amendment to strengthen protections against impersonating federal officers was rejected, while another on professional protections was withdrawn after discussion of ballot address privacy and security concerns. The Senate also adopted amendments to continue prior appropriations for a North Shore food pantry and drought management efforts, and it later approved a sick leave bank for a Department of Mental Health employee. The chamber then took up the fiscal year 2025 fair share supplemental budget conference report, which Ways and Means described as $1.39 billion in spending split between transportation and education, including MBTA improvements, Chapter 90 aid, regional transit authorities, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, higher education deferred maintenance, and career technical education capital grants. After a roll call, the bill passed, with one recorded negative vote. The Senate also adopted a separate Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to third reading before final passage. The session ended with adjournment motions and a moment of silence honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman and other victims of political violence, along with a memorial adjournment for firefighter Jeffrey DeSanchez.

Transcript Highlights:

• previously included in our operating previously included in our operating budget<00:05:09.440>
• governing structures and operations.
• We don't operate or run that.
• governing structures and and operations. governing structures and and operations.
• partnership<00:41:51.280> with So we've operated in partnership with So we've operated in

Keywords: 1183, house

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• questions that continue to guide us. questions that continue to guide us.
• <00:11:42.960> right commissioners that are operating right commissioners that are operating
• The Democrats, along with Governor Walz, continue this cover-up.
• Republicans are continue this cover-up.
• , operate, operate, it's<00:30:55.200> why<00:30:55.360> we<00:30:55.480> do<00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• continuity of care. Um next slide. continuity of care. Um next slide.
• <00:31:56.960> to ASD or related condition continues to ASD or related condition continues
• <01:09:43.120> We're continuing to refine the work. We're continuing to refine the work.
• So we'll continue to work on that and continue to do it in earnest and good faith with all of you. >>
• to work on that and continue to continue to work on that and continue to do<01:25:38.320> it<

Bills: HF3378

Keywords: human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• THE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS LOCALLY OWNED AIRPORTS FROM CHARGING CERTAIN FEES FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED
• DESPITE THE OPERATOR ADMITTING TO DRINKING AND THERE WAS NO BREATHALYZER, NO BLOOD DRAW AND YET ALCOHOL
• AGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE SKILL AND OWNING A BOAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE IT SAFELY.
• THESE DRONES CAN BE DISRUPTIVE TO FARM OPERATIONS.
• >> Senator Gaetz: SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS ARE OPERATING CONSUMER FRIENDLY OFFICES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Because broader efforts have not been successful, I continue to support these individual measures.
• It's the first time this has ever happened, partially withheld if an operator is not consistently or
• This measure is a critical opportunity to protect essential transit operations and preserve the good
• Additionally, we encourage MTC to continue discussions with Santa Clara County about outstanding cost
• my commitment is to continue to have these discussions Today, we will continue.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I look forward to our discussion and continued collaboration.
• It's not to mention that if it's a continual call.
• Will we continue to monitor? It and make course corrections and continue to perfect the system?
• continue doing the work that you need.
• . to continue serving foster youth and communities.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the center has a $24 million operations the center has a $24 million operating<00:35:21.119> budget
• hour rule as you know as we're operating hour rule as you know as we're operating under<06:27:16.080
• his role as operations director when I was elected majority whip, where he kept our office operations
• <07:39:18.520> to on January 18th and we continue to on January 18th and we continue to grieve
• <07:39:34.840> to his memory and Legacy will continue to his memory and Legacy will continue

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you. ...certainty and operational risk.
• We have one that's continuing in that process.
• This approach raised concerns both from privacy and operational standpoints.
• What sets them apart is how they operate.
• What sets them apart is how they operate.

Bills: HB111

Summary: The committee heard a long series of House bills, with most measures laid out by Senate sponsors and then left pending after brief public testimony. Early bills focused on construction and licensing issues, including HB 305 on prompt payment for public construction audits, HB 5093 on restoring public access to notary contact information, HB 2037 on updating landlord-tenant repair and security deposit rules, HB 4214 on a centralized public information request contact database, and HB 5435 exempting higher education institutions from a 90-day notice requirement for certain public-private partnership projects. Testimony was generally supportive on these bills, and no votes were taken; each was left pending. The committee also considered several transparency and regulatory bills. HB 111 would expand the Public Information Act to certain nonprofit state associations and narrow some attorney-client and working-paper exceptions, with supporters arguing it would improve oversight of public funds and critics questioning the scope and thresholds. HB 5129 would protect occupational license holders’ personal identifying information from disclosure without consent, HB 4350 would allow peace officers to redact personal information from online real property records, HB 4748 would authorize multiple-award state purchasing contracts, and HB 4765 would clean up code enforcement officer licensing rules. HB 4134 would allow motor vehicle creditors to charge limited fees for electronic payment options while requiring a free alternative, and HB 1043 would direct a study of blockchain-based property title records; both drew testimony, with some concern about the practical effects and vendor implications of the blockchain study. Several bills addressed insurance, workforce, and digital-asset regulation. HB 3520 would reduce the insurance coverage required for transportation network companies during the period when a driver is en route to pick up a passenger, drawing support from Texans for Lawsuit Reform and opposition from trial lawyers who argued the higher coverage better protects the public. HB 3320 would create a self-insurance pool for religious institutions, with TDI explaining it would still be regulated but operate under a special statutory framework. HB 4233 would modernize rules for digital asset service providers by removing certain auditor-access requirements and updating reporting and licensing provisions. HB 3923 would reduce bachelor’s-degree requirements for some state jobs, though Every Texan argued low pay, not degree requirements, is the main driver of turnover. HB 4518 would create a legal structure for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations tied to blockchain governance; business law experts opposed it as unnecessary and potentially risky, while crypto advocates supported it. Finally, HB 1803 would join an interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists, with supporters citing workforce shortages and opponents saying Texas already licenses quickly and that the compact could weaken state oversight. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly closed testimony and left bills pending, and a quorum was eventually established before later items were heard.

Transcript Highlights:

• HB 2262, Veterinary Medical Examining Board continuation.
• And I think that in order to continue this practice of...
• It's standard operating procedure in most...
• allows the agency to operate behind a wall of secrecy.
• But that's not what this would do, in fact, because it would ensure that legitimate operations can continue

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, guest introductions, and approval of the journal before moving through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars. Early action included approval of several bills and resolutions, with amendments adopted on measures such as SB 1515, SB 1678, and SCR 1023. SCR 1023, which would change Independent Redistricting Commission membership and require a two-thirds vote for map approval, drew extended debate over nonpartisanship, geographic diversity, and population deviation; the amendment and the resolution both advanced on voice votes. The body also approved SB 1399, SB 1507, SB 1564, SB 1621, SB 1629, and SB 1811, generally after committee amendments and brief explanations from sponsors. The Senate then considered another calendar featuring SB 1365, SB 1416, and SCR 1049. SB 1365, relating to the Williams Citrus, Fruit, and Vegetable Trust Fund, was amended and advanced. SB 1416, dealing with missing and kidnapped children reporting requirements and the Seek and Find Alert system, was amended to shift training from biannual to every two years and to require documentation of media/social media disclosure decisions; the bill passed as amended. SCR 1049, a constitutional referral on capital punishment, would add a firing-squad option; supporters said it would provide another execution method amid drug shortages, while opponents objected to expanding the death penalty. It also passed as amended. On later calendars, the Senate approved SB 1134, SB 1489, SB 1725, SCR 1048, SB 1012, SB 1573, SB 1661, SB 1662, SB 1569, SB 1634, SB 1647, SCR 1005, SCR 1027, SB 1065, SB 1156, SB 1157, and SB 1213, with several amendments adopted. Topics included political signs, ballot-measure circulator disclosures, marijuana smoke as a nuisance, concealed weapons notice and appeal, paternity, probation conditions, voter registration and signature handling, foreign contributions, election dates, veterans’ hyperbaric therapy funding, border-related appropriations, and immigration enforcement notification. SB 1213 prompted notable debate over a Miranda amendment requiring law enforcement officers to visibly display identification and prohibiting facial coverings during duties, with supporters citing community safety and opponents arguing it would constrain enforcement; the transcript cuts off during that discussion.

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• accounting for the costs of operating accounting for the costs of operating the<00:47:20.400>
• <00:58:58.799> They operating the 340B program. They operating the 340B program.
• In our last fiscal year, we had an operating loss of $9 million, a financial challenge that we continue
• that 340B continues in the state. that 340B continues in the state.
• <01:40:23.440> For sales have continued to grow. For sales have continued to grow.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 11, 2026 minutes, then heard House File 4048, which would exempt chiropractors from Minnesota’s provider tax if they are no longer eligible to provide chiropractic benefits under Medicaid/MinnesotaCare. Representative Robbins said the bill corrects an unfair situation because chiropractors still pay the tax even though the benefit was eliminated. Testifiers from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association and a longtime chiropractor supported the bill, arguing that most chiropractors are small-business owners and should not pay a tax for services they can no longer provide. Several members said they supported restoring chiropractic coverage instead of changing the tax, and there was discussion about whether the tax applies to all providers and whether it is effectively passed on to patients. The committee adopted a motion to recommend HF 4048 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee then took up House File 3893, as amended, a bill to restrict artificial intelligence from engaging in psychotherapy or counseling with humans. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to prevent AI chatbots from posing as therapists or counseling vulnerable people, citing reports of suicides and other harms linked to chatbot interactions. The A2 amendment was adopted; the author said it reflected stakeholder concerns and added informed-consent language. Testifiers in support, including a psychologist and a suicide-prevention nonprofit leader, urged strong safeguards and said AI should not replace licensed professionals in crisis settings. Other testimony raised concerns about overbreadth and unintended effects. TechNet and a rural mental health provider said the bill should be narrowed so it applies to clinical therapy rather than wellness or educational tools, and should allow supervised AI uses such as transcription and administrative support. Members discussed rural access, existing licensing-board authority, privacy laws, and whether the bill should target AI companies directly rather than licensed clinicians. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HF 3893, with no final committee action shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's a continual blend and working to... ...or another.
• We just need to sort of continue to do that.
• We just need to sort of continue to do that.
• They will need water operators to operate this daily.
• I'm part of the solution with making sure that they continue to push on that. continue to push on that

Keywords: 996, all

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• You may be allowed to continue if time permits.
• You may be allowed to continue if time permits.
• Going forward if it's funded, then it has continuity. It doesn't flatline. >> Yes. >> Good.
• >> I think it varies under operations. >> I think it varies under operations.
• farming nature of those operations. farming nature of those operations. Thanks. Thanks.

Bills: HB1602, HB2246, HB1707, HB2216, HB2594, HB2595, HB2155, HB2113, HB2207, HB1832, HB2015, HB2152, HB2548

Keywords: agriculture, grant specialist, financial support, farmers, Hawaii, federal grants, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, transportation, reimbursement, food security, local production, sustainability, agricultural loans, financing, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii agriculture, loan portfolio