Transcript Highlights:

• and fragmented Community Care Licensing Division legacy systems with a single integrated licensing platform
• link data across programs, preserve privacy, and enable data-driven policy by implementing a cloud platform
• link data across programs, preserve privacy, and enable data-driven policy by implementing a cloud platform

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• and fragmented Community Care Licensing Division legacy systems with a single integrated licensing platform
• link data across programs, preserve privacy, and enable data-driven policy by implementing a cloud platform
• link data across programs, preserve privacy, and enable data-driven policy by implementing a cloud platform

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard a series of budget items focused first on the California Department of Aging and then on the Department of Social Services. For Aging, the director reported the state is at the midpoint of the Master Plan for Aging, with about 300 initiatives launched and roughly three-quarters completed, nearly $1 billion invested, and expanded local planning, research, and stakeholder engagement. The committee also discussed HICAP modernization, which would add ongoing funding from the Special HICAP Fund to expand Medicare counseling capacity, and senior meal programs, including support for virtual congregate/to-go meals and the use of prior one-time nutrition investments. The chair raised concerns about federal H.R. 1 and its downstream effects on older adults, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and the department said its direct budget was not affected but that other programs serving older adults could be under pressure. The committee then reviewed multiple CDSS proposals. These included implementing the federal Medicaid Access Rule by creating a statewide grievance process and critical incident reporting system for IHSS and other home- and community-based services; housing and homelessness programs such as CalWORKs Housing Support, Housing and Disability Advocacy, Home Safe, and Bringing Families Home, where the department described strong outcomes but warned that one-time funding is expiring and services are scaling back; and permanent position authority for the Housing and Homelessness Division. Members also heard about the facility management system modernization for Community Care Licensing, home care services branch solvency and regulation work, child care centers in multifamily housing, the Seizure Emergency Response Act, licensing during emergencies and disasters, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, and social services automation projects including CalSAWS, the enterprise data pipeline, and CalWORKs child support notices. The LAO and Department of Finance generally had no additional comments or were still reviewing several requests. A notable exchange occurred on the Community Care Licensing item, where Senator Grove pressed the department about the Autumn Oaks facility in Tulare County, citing dozens of complaints and severe conditions affecting seniors. The department said it had worked with the county and ombudsman on relocation, was reviewing what went wrong, and had authority to pursue administrative action even after a license surrender. The hearing ended with a stakeholder presentation from the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging supporting a $62.3 million Older Californians Act request, followed by public comment from advocates for housing, Meals on Wheels, HICAP, Home Safe, and H-DAP. The subcommittee adjourned without taking votes, and all items were held open.

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• In my experience, senators, these property owners and platforms are very responsive.
• is to be construed to preserve personal property rights and to promote property owner access to platforms
• Senator, if you've used an Airbnb or a short-term rental, whether it's on a platform or not, when I go

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and moved through committee reports, House messages, and first and second reading calendars before taking up several bills on third reading. Committee reports advanced a number of measures, including bills on elections, public notices, parks and recreation, immigration cooperation, taxation, slow-moving vehicles, short-term rentals, private property rights, and directed blood product transfusion. The chamber also received House bills and transmitted enrolled Senate bills to the House for further action. Among the major floor debates, Senate Bill 1328 passed 30-5 after discussion about shifting legal counsel authority for the Department of Lands from the Attorney General to the department’s general counsel. Senate Bill 1260 passed 29-6 after debate over immigration enforcement language and whether the bill was necessary while related litigation was pending. Senate Bill 1345 passed unanimously to allow Idaho Tax Commission secure electronic communications through opt-in taxpayer accounts, with estimated cost savings. Senate Bill 1224 passed 35-0 to create exceptions for slow-moving farm and construction equipment when no safe pull-off exists, after concerns from law enforcement were addressed. The Senate also passed House Bill 583, 23-12, to reinforce the state’s short-term rental law and limit local governments from imposing special restrictions beyond generally applicable residential regulations; supporters framed it as a property-rights and tourism measure, while opponents warned it could worsen housing shortages and reduce local control. Senate Bill 1326 as amended passed 30-5 to require government agents to have landowner permission, a warrant, or exigent circumstances before entering private property, with supporters citing Fourth Amendment protections and opponents warning it could hinder law enforcement and raise constitutional issues. House Bill 528 passed 25-8 to clarify access to directed blood product transfusions, with supporters emphasizing patient choice and opponents stressing blood-supply safety. The Senate then reordered the third-reading calendar, made announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

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• And in my experience, senators, these property owners and platforms are very responsive.
• is to be construed to preserve personal property rights and to promote property owner access to platforms
• Senator, if you've used an Airbnb or a short-term rental, whether it's on a platform or not, when I go

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and journal approval, then moved through committee reports, bill introductions, and second- and third-reading calendars. Several bills were reported out of committee or received from the House, including measures on elections, public notices, parks and recreation, immigration cooperation, taxation, slow-moving vehicles, and property rights. The chamber also paused for multiple introductions and announcements, including recognition of visiting guests and several high school basketball teams and champions. On final action, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1328, which revises Idaho Department of Lands legal counsel provisions and replaces references to the Attorney General in certain land-management enforcement matters; Senate Bill 1260, which clarifies the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act; Senate Bill 1345, which allows optional secure electronic communications from the Tax Commission; Senate Bill 1224 as amended, which creates a safety-based exception for certain slow-moving farm, construction, mining, and logging equipment; Senate Bill 1340 as amended, which requires vehicles to use the right lane on multi-lane highways except in specified circumstances; Senate Bill 1326 as amended, which establishes private property rights protections and limits warrantless entry by government agents; House Bill 583, which strengthens limits on local regulation of short-term rentals; and House Bill 528, which addresses directed blood product transfusions. Most of these bills passed on roll-call votes, with some opposition on the property-rights, immigration, short-term rental, and blood transfusion measures. Debate centered on several recurring themes: constitutional authority and state sovereignty, property rights, local regulation versus statewide standards, and public safety. Supporters of the property-rights bill argued it would protect landowners from warrantless entry and clarify when warrants or permission are required, while opponents warned it could conflict with federal law and hinder law enforcement. The short-term rental bill drew support from those emphasizing property rights and a level regulatory playing field, and opposition from senators concerned about housing availability, local control, and the need for registration or licensing. The blood transfusion bill drew a brief safety-related objection, but supporters said it simply preserved access to a federally permitted medical option. The Senate then reordered the third-reading calendar, made final announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

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• This summit would offer a platform to address root causes, including trauma, isolation, and unmet needs
• Mexico, as you all know, has been identified over and over and over again over the years as the ideal platform
• It's our... the ideal platform for wind and solar.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• points, and law enforcement agencies to evaluate the steps needed to create a secure web-based alert platform
• delays a repeal date for two public record exemptions related to investigations into social media platforms
• received by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into whether a social media platform

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests and visiting groups, including the Challenger Learning Center, the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, school students, and other local officials and organizations. Members also offered remarks about President Allbritton’s recovery and upcoming events, including State of Black Florida Week and a future executive appointments calendar. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 156, which revises criminal penalties involving law enforcement officers. The bill clarifies that resistance to an officer with violence is not justified when the officer is performing official duties, removes language stating an officer is not justified in using force if the arrest or duty is unlawful and known to be unlawful, and adds mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Senators offered competing views: supporters said the bill corrects a verdict-form and charging problem exposed in the Officer Jason Rainer case and honors his family, while opponents argued it removes civilian protections, expands police authority, and imposes disproportionate mandatory sentencing. Two amendments were offered and withdrawn, and the bill passed 31-4. The Senate then passed a series of bills, mostly on public records and regulatory topics. SB 168 expanded public nuisance law to include gambling establishments and increased penalties; SB 288 narrowed statutory ambiguity affecting rural electric cooperatives; SB 292 and SB 298 created or extended public-records protections for appellate court clerks and victims of dating violence in the Address Confidentiality Program; SB 296 created the HAVEN initiative to study a secure alert system for domestic violence victims and expanded confidentiality protections; SB 364 modernized CPA licensure pathways; SB 386 created protections for farm equipment purchasers; and several Open Government Sunset Review bills preserved exemptions for emergency shelter information, Department of Military Affairs records, conviction integrity unit records, Public Service Commission and Gaming Commission proceedings, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles investigatory records, social media platform investigations, and certain economic development loan-program financial records. Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, and the Senate waived rules so all bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House.

Transcript Highlights:

• points, and law enforcement agencies to evaluate the steps needed to create a secure web-based alert platform
• delays a repeal date for two public record exemptions related to investigations into social media platforms
• received by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into whether a social media platform

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Florida Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests and groups in the gallery, including Challenger Learning Center representatives, the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, Zeta Phi Beta, Pine Forest High School students, and others. Senators also offered remarks honoring the anniversary of the Challenger disaster and welcoming visitors. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 156, which would increase penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers and other personnel, including mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer engaged in official duties. The bill drew extensive debate over self-defense, excessive force, prosecutorial discretion, jury instructions, and whether the measure was a proper response to the Jason Rayner case. Two amendments were offered and withdrawn. After debate, the Senate passed the bill 31-4. Senators Bracy Davis, Smith, Polsky, and others spoke in opposition, while Leek, Trumbull, and Hooper supported the measure as a needed correction and tribute to Officer Rayner. The Senate then passed a series of other bills, mostly unanimously or by wide margins. SB 168 expanded public nuisance law to include gambling establishments; SB 288 clarified rural electric cooperative authority; SB 292 created a public records exemption for appellate court clerks and their families; SB 296 and SB 298 advanced the HAVEN initiative and a related public records exemption for domestic violence victims; SB 364 modernized CPA licensure; SB 386 created protections for farm equipment purchasers; and several Open Government Sunset Review bills preserved or extended public records and meeting exemptions for emergency shelter addresses, Department of Military Affairs records, conviction integrity unit records, Public Service Commission and Gaming Commission proceedings, DHSMV investigatory records, social media investigation records, and certain economic development loan records. Most of these bills passed 32-35 votes, with SB 292 passing 34-1 and SB 7000, SB 7002, SB 706, SB 708, SB 7012, SB 7014, and SB 7016 all approved. At the end of the session, the Senate adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, heard announcements about upcoming executive appointments and State of Black Florida Week events, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• I believe these listening sessions that are laid out will provide the proper platform for these young
• And so I really believe that this... ...proper platform for these young men to be heard.
• I really believe that this commission will again provide public and private leaders the type of platform

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2462 would direct the governor to create rules for countering threats from unpiloted aircraft systems and authorize National Guard support for law enforcement in certain circumstances; the prime sponsor and National Guard witnesses said it would improve coordination for events like the FIFA World Cup, while one testifier supported it with amendments related to law enforcement authority, data privacy, and a web portal. HB 2401 would create a Washington State Boys and Men’s Commission, contingent on non-state funding through 2029; supporters described concerns about boys’ and men’s mental health, suicide, loneliness, education, and workforce outcomes, while some asked that physical health and fatherhood be more explicitly addressed. HB 2198 would expand and standardize statewide credential and permit reporting, require agencies to publish timelines and fee refunds for missed deadlines, and consolidate reporting; the governor’s office, business groups, labor, ports, and the Department of Health testified in support, citing faster processing, predictability, and economic benefits. HB 2419 would extend Address Confidentiality Program eligibility to administrative law judges and certain Office of Administrative Hearings staff; OAH, county officials, and county clerks supported the bill, citing threats and safety concerns, and some asked to include county clerks as well. The committee then took executive action on HB 2210, HB 2205, and HB 2249. It adopted an amendment to HB 2210 preserving existing ranked choice voting systems and advanced the bill 4-2 with one excused. It adopted an amendment to HB 2205 making threats against sports officials, coaches, or participants involved in wagered events a Class C felony and barring offenders from future wagering, and advanced the bill 5-1 with one excused. HB 2249, reclassifying certain WATEC employees performing network and security duties, was advanced unanimously 6-0 with one excused.

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• Our brand platform California offers travelers something that feels removed from the noise and escape
• It's part of our global brand platform, and advertising that spot showcases the entire appeal of California
• Through a pure media lens, leveraging live events as a media platform can cut through a crowded and fragmented

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This deals with free speech on social media platforms.
• We understand social media platforms are the modern public square.
• The common-carrier status of these platforms is important.

Summary: The Senate first adopted a motion to move the intent calendar deadline to 4 p.m. and then took up several bills by suspending the regular order of business. Senate Bill 2031, concerning removal of high fences around breeder deer release sites, passed after an amendment shortened the testing period from five years to three, tied visible identification requirements to the date Parks and Wildlife began requiring them, and made the bill effective immediately. Senate Bill 1490, a cleanup to adult charter high school funding, and Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2227, creating a process for delayed birth certificates and renamed the Charles E. Barton Act, both passed unanimously after floor amendments. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1964, regulating artificial intelligence systems used by state agencies, also passed unanimously after the author described guardrails for high-risk AI and disclosure requirements. The Senate then considered Senate Bill 2877, which increases penalties for election fraud and related attempts; after debate over whether existing law already covers some conduct and whether the bill was necessary given the small number of convictions, it passed to engrossment and later final passage on a 21-10 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2658, on brackish groundwater production and study, passed after four amendments, including one giving water districts authority to stop production if monitoring shows harm to freshwater supplies or subsidence and another returning a portion of transported water revenue to districts. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 648, strengthening recording requirements for real property instruments to help prevent deed theft, also passed on a 26-4 vote. Other measures approved included Committee Substitute Senate Bill 401, making it easier for homeschool students to participate in UIL activities through local district opt-in/nearest-district participation rules; Committee Substitute Senate Bill 407, requiring health care facilities to honor conscience or religious vaccine exemptions for employees, despite extensive questioning about patient safety and immunocompromised patients; Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2117, creating a Texas Committee on Foreign Investment to review risky foreign acquisitions; Senate Bill 1718, adding the NRA annual meeting to the major events reimbursement program after a failed amendment seeking equal space for gun-control advocacy; Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1626, clarifying limits on censorship and interference with digital expression by social media platforms; and Senate Bill 2206, updating the state R&D franchise tax credit and related sales tax treatment, which passed 31-0. The chamber also debated Senate Bill 1395 on school health advisory councils. An initial amendment to restore voting seats for teachers and school employees failed, but a later amendment by Senator West added students back in an advisory, non-voting capacity. The Senate then handled routine motions, committee scheduling, first-reading referrals, and adjourned until April 29, with the session ending in memory of two constituents.

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• Finally, the Republican Party of Texas includes this as part of their platform in plank 105C.
• I'm the vice chair of the Tarrant County GOP, and I actually chaired the education section of the platform
• I wanna draw you all's attention to platform plank 10 or 105, excuse me, which is college tuition and

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• Finally, the Republican Party of Texas includes this as part of their platform in Plank 105C.
• I'm the vice chair of the Tarrant County GOP, and I actually chaired the education section of the platform
• I want to draw y'all's attention to Platform Plank 1. 105, which is college tuition and student loan

Bills: HB3032, HB3434, HB3574, HB5339, HB5646

Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation

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• these counterfeit pills, thinking they're getting one thing and getting killed through social media platforms
• meet today's threats, we have recently repowered these vessels and made other modifications to this platform
• vehicles the Coast Guard is deploying in its— drug interdiction mission, and are there any other UAS platforms

Keywords: Coast Guard, maritime drug enforcement, illegal drugs, fentanyl crisis, legislative reforms, public testimony

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addressed critical issues surrounding maritime drug enforcement and the Coast Guard's role in stopping the influx of illegal drugs. The chairman highlighted the alarming consequences of current policies allowing drugs to cross borders, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms, such as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025. There was an intense discussion regarding the operational challenges faced by the Coast Guard, which has recently made significant drug seizures, indicating progress but also revealing gaps that need addressing. Several witnesses, including victims of the drug crisis, shared their compelling testimonies, which underscored the urgency for stricter controls and comprehensive support for law enforcement agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts.

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• Wyoming National Guard brings capabilities to the state such as search and rescue that only our platforms
• c><00:04:27.440><c> that</c><00:04:27.759><c> only</c><00:04:28.000><c> our</c><00:04:28.320><c> platforms
• </c><00:04:28.800><c> can</c> and rescue that only our platforms can and rescue that only our platforms

Bills: SF0012, SF0013, SF0067

Keywords: military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, Wyoming state guard, emergency response, governor authority, state council of defense, 916, all

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• Between all three sites, over a million people were viewing that tournament through social platforms.
• viewing that tournament<00:19:48.480><c> through</c><00:19:48.880><c> social</c><00:19:49.280><c> platforms
• </c> tournament through social platforms. tournament through social platforms. 15,000<00:19:51.200><c

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 3:00 P.M., 925, all

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• ensures that app developers like Meta can place younger users into age-appropriate experiences on our platforms
• experiences users into age appropriate experiences on<00:22:58.880><c> our</c><00:22:59.120><c> platforms
• </c><00:23:00.559><c> App</c><00:23:00.799><c> Store</c><00:23:01.039><c> age</c> on our platforms.
• App Store age on our platforms.

Bills: HB161

Keywords: building codes, standardization, commercial construction, architectural services, energy conservation, federal compliance, local governance, 923, senate, all

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• And I think maybe the CSG platform has made the case for that statewide.
• In parallel, the University has already expanded its clinical delivery platform to support the increased
• And up until just recently, our clinical delivery system platform at the University of New Mexico had
• to this point, the big rate-limiting step has been that we have saturated the existing clinical platform

Bills: SB5, SB6, SB8

Keywords: physician residency, healthcare, rural communities, medical education, appropriation, education, medical school, New Mexico, construction, behavioral health, funding, mental health services, general fund transfer, 996, all

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• We have, in some ways, not met their needs, and they have either gone to other formats or other platforms
• Representative Block, the $2.5 million would go for continuing to use the unified app platform as well
• So this money—in the current unified application platform, would that be phased out?
• And across this platform from A to Z, is it working or not?

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, the reverse auction actually is built on a technology platform that really optimizes purchasing.
• And I think they're all pretty much on the same platform. So you would need to do that.
• Okay, the platform on page 17 — you talk about the platform, and then, and I think you mentioned, but

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• eligibility and enrollment systems in the nation, and as a matter of fact, several states have used our platform
• states have a matter of fact, several states have used<00:29:22.160><c> our</c><00:29:22.280><c> platform
• and</c><00:29:23.520><c> built</c><00:29:23.800><c> theirs</c><00:29:24.240><c> to</c> used our platform
• and built theirs to used our platform and built theirs to ensure<00:29:24.840><c> that</c><00:29:25.040

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee for Health and Family Services met for its first meeting, established quorum, and heard a presentation from Department for Medicaid Services Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Becktold. The department reviewed its compliance with House Bill 695, which requires legislative approval before certain Medicaid eligibility, service, benefit, or waiver changes, along with fiscal impact reporting to the Legislative Research Commission. They described current waivers, including home and community-based waivers, managed care and transportation waivers, and the 1115 re-entry waiver, and said the community engagement waiver is in public comment and on track for submission to CMS. They also said required reports and other HB 695 tasks, including a pharmacy rebate fund, budget analyses, expenditure reports, and a behavioral health scorecard, are underway or completed as required. The CFO outlined Medicaid’s budget, saying the department has two appropriation units and projecting near-full use of state funds while leaving some federal funds unspent because of matching-rate differences. They reported roughly 211 filled positions and 11 vacancies. Members asked about the vacancy makeup, the behavioral health scorecard, and whether a provider involved in quality metrics could have a conflict if used in the scorecard process; the department said it would follow up. Members also asked about the community engagement waiver and its interaction with federal policy, and the department said CMS guidance is still pending and that it will proceed under HB 695. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on federal Medicaid policy changes under a reconciliation bill, including possible limits on provider taxes, directed payments, cost-sharing, and community engagement requirements. Department officials said the final federal impact is still uncertain because the Senate bill is not finalized, but they have modeled several scenarios and warned that any reduction in federal support or benefits would be harmful, especially for hospitals and rural hospitals. They estimated Medicaid benefits are funded about 80% federal and 20% state overall, with expansion populations closer to 90% federal funding, and said administrative costs would also rise if federal requirements change. Members also asked about work requirements and eligibility. The department said the community engagement waiver would mainly affect the expansion population, which they estimated at about 450,000 people out of roughly 1.5 million total Medicaid enrollees, and that many groups are exempt, including children, the aged, blind, disabled, and people in substance use disorder treatment. Officials said they can provide data on how many enrollees are working or work-ready and explained that their eligibility system is designed to prevent duplication by automatically placing people in the correct category and correcting errors quickly. They also noted a federal proposal to require expansion eligibility reviews every six months, compared with current annual renewals.