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• :20:37.080> seen<01:20:37.520> an<01:20:37.760> incredible<01:20:38.760> reduction
• state has seen an incredible reduction state has seen an incredible reduction in<01:20:40.040>
• ><01:20:49.760> million projection of about $2.5 million projection of about $2.5 million reduction
• for adult dislocated worker reduction for adult dislocated worker and<01:20:52.719> youth<01:
• reductions it's impacting entire<01:21:10.040> State<01:21:10.800> immensely<01:21:11.400

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• adopted a climate framework for disadvantaged communities for funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• adopted a climate framework for disadvantaged communities for funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• program. ...across California by increasing access to the state child support debt reduction program
• The debt reduction program was created to assist low-income families who have been burdened by child
• In 2021, CalSTA first published the CAPTI principles to target the reduction of GHG emissions from the

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Investments in water loss reduction or control could be discouraged by effectively taxing efficiency
• But most of the utilities don't label mitigation spending as water loss reduction.
• And so they are charged—it’s called a GRP fee, a groundwater reduction program fee.
• These reductions are possible due to the available performance data and validated manufacturer computer
• These reductions are possible due to the available performance data and validated manufacturer computer

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• that because the three-fifths vote was on the second and third article, the only place you can do reductions
• only place you and third article, the only place you can<00:32:48.240> do<00:32:48.399> reductions
• are<00:32:49.279> on<00:32:49.440> the<00:32:49.679> operating can do reductions
• are on the operating can do reductions are on the operating budget<00:32:50.399> and<00:32:50.559
• Okay. reduction of the appropriation of the reduction of the appropriation of the certified<00:33:17.120

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We actually had premium reductions for a few years. And now what goes around comes around, I guess.
• of course, there were pretty significant changes last year that went into effect, the Inflation Reduction
• We actually had premium reductions for a few years. And now what goes around comes around, I guess.
• actually had actually had uh<00:22:57.800> premium<00:22:58.320> reductions<00:22:59.560
• uh premium reductions for a few years. uh premium reductions for a few years.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:12 Approval of Minutes: 00:01:34 Actuarial Valuation Update – KPPA: 00:02:10 Actuarial Valuation Update – TRS: 00:25:32, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, and approval of the prior minutes. The main presentation was from KPPA officials Ryan Barrow and Erin Saratt on the annual actuarial valuations for the retirement and insurance systems. They said the systems’ funding status improved overall, with three of five insurance funds fully funded, CERS hazardous dropping from over 100% funded to 90.9% because of premium changes, and KRS receiving $650 million in supplemental funding over the biennium. They also reported strong investment returns above assumed rates, higher payroll and membership counts, and resulting actuarial losses tied to higher salaries and premiums, especially on the insurance side. Members asked several questions about what drove the actuarial losses and whether legislation affected them. KPPA said the CERS insurance loss was driven by premium increases and Senate Bill 10, while the pension-side losses were largely due to higher payroll and benefits for Tier 1 and Tier 2 members. They explained that new Tier 3 employees are designed to add no additional unfunded liability, and that the state administers the systems but does not directly control all hiring. Questions also focused on retiree health premiums, which KPPA said rose about 15% for non-Medicare retirees and 38% for Medicare retirees, with the increase attributed to utilization, prescription costs, and the Inflation Reduction Act. The committee then heard from TRS Deputy Executive Secretary and General Counsel Beau Barnes on the 2025 TRS actuarial valuation. He reported that the Retirement Annuity Trust and Health Insurance Trust both received full funding, the retirement trust’s funded ratio improved to 61%, TRS 4 remains well funded with no liability, and the health insurance trust improved to 89.1%. Barnes said TRS is on track to fully fund legacy liabilities within the amortization period, with 2044 as the point when the system reflects 100% funding and 2046 as the last year needing additional dollars for the legacy liability. He also explained that lower assumed investment returns and updated mortality assumptions increased liabilities, but that TRS uses direct rate smoothing for budgeting purposes. At the end of the meeting, the chair circulated a proposed set of “do’s and don’ts of pensions,” emphasizing that future legislation should not create unfunded liabilities. Barnes also noted he would later discuss several legislative proposals for the 2026 session, but the transcript provided ends before that discussion or any votes on those proposals.

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• that we would take the tax revenue generated from recreational cannabis and put it towards harm reduction
• He says that while reductions are being made for students, nursing homes, disabled people, and other
• call is because we have the contrast of our nursing homes, our students, our disabled receiving reductions
• our students, our disabled are homes, our students, our disabled are receiving<01:31:41.320> reductions
• , and instead we're receiving reductions, and instead we're going<01:31:43.600> to<01:31:44.000

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Data-driven recommendations for future expansion and continued funding, reduction in racial disparities
• for future expansion and continued for future expansion and continued funding,<00:02:12.959> reduction
• c><00:02:13.520> in<00:02:13.840> racial<00:02:14.160> disparities funding, reduction
• in racial disparities funding, reduction in racial disparities in<00:02:15.040> maternal<00:02
• to end Alzheimer's disease and all other dementias by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We hope you will do as much as you possibly can to protect students from reductions in their state grants
• possibly can to protect<00:06:38.599> students<00:06:39.039> from<00:06:39.280> reductions
• <00:06:40.199> in protect students from reductions in protect students from reductions in
• 00:13:58.519> the<00:13:58.600> state<00:13:58.800> Grant<00:13:59.320> reductions
• make up for the state Grant reductions make up for the state Grant reductions and<00:14:00.440><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• :36:47.440> uh<01:36:47.679> carbon<01:36:48.000> emission<01:36:48.480> reduction
• talk about uh carbon emission reduction talk about uh carbon emission reduction by<01:36:49.400>
• So I think the folks that if we put more people in trains and we see a reduction in people dying on our
• So I think the folks that if we put more people in trains and we see a reduction in people dying on our
• So I think the folks that if we put more people in trains and we see a reduction in people dying on our

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• He agreed that raising that cap is a smart investment, and he thinks they're aware of the reduction up
• He agreed that raising that cap is a smart investment, and he thinks they're aware of the reduction up
• He agreed that raising that cap is a smart investment, and he thinks they're aware of the reduction up
• He agreed that raising that cap is a smart investment, and he thinks they're aware of the reduction up
• He agreed that raising that cap is a smart investment, and he thinks they're aware of the reduction up

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , her ability to travel, important medical decisions, and even require compliance with selective reduction
• In another documented case, a surrogate was pressured to undergo a selective reduction after the intended
• Most surrogacy contracts include terms authorizing termination and selective reduction.
• Number three, selective reduction, which is a standard procedure in IVF and is surgical abortion.
• Freezing and thawing carry a high mortality rate; selective reduction aborts extra implanted embryos.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This is another revenue reduction I think that we should take a stand against allowing to happen.
• This is another revenue reduction I think that we should take a stand against allowing to happen.
• , 417. >> Yeah, and we did not have an opportunity to take a look at both the revenue issue, the reduction
• , 417. >> Yeah, and we did not have an opportunity to take a look at both the revenue issue, the reduction
• >> I just would like to say that it would build in reductions in state tax revenue that would persist

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee began with brief remarks recognizing Representative Almquist’s service and noting that he would not seek reelection, along with comments about other members’ departures and replacements. The chair then opened a series of interim study work sessions, explaining that some bills would be handled now and school-funding-related bills later in the year. Members also discussed how interim study reports work, including that they are recommendations for future legislation and do not prevent anyone from filing similar bills again. On HB 224, dealing with rebates to taxpayers from the renewable energy fund, members noted that the bill was essentially the same as a prior House bill that passed the House but stalled in conference with the Senate. The committee discussed whether the measure would change current law; members were told it would not, and that the report would simply recommend future legislation. The chair indicated the committee would likely recommend the bill for future legislation, with no minority report, and that any roll call vote would be reflected in the final report. On HB 417, repealing the communication services tax, members raised concerns about revenue loss, possible 911-related issues, and conflicts over municipal taxation of telephone poles and related property. The Lottery Director and others explained that repeal could create legal uncertainty for municipalities and that the bill could reduce state revenue by millions of dollars. The committee concluded the bill should not be recommended for future legislation unless it were substantially revised to address revenue and municipal-taxation complications. On HB 635, concerning taxing nonprofit entities that settle illegal immigrants, members agreed it was primarily a federal issue and outside the state’s authority, so it was not recommended for future legislation. On HB 660, requiring historic horse racing facilities to compensate host communities, members said the concept of mitigating local impacts was reasonable but the bill was too broad in its current form. Testimony from the Lottery Director and others focused on how host communities and charities currently receive days and revenue, how operators are using shared days, and how the market may already be adjusting. Members also discussed whether neighboring communities, including out-of-state towns, should be considered and whether the state’s share of gaming revenue could be redirected. The discussion ended with interest in a narrower rewrite and possible future legislation, but no final vote was described in the excerpt.

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• as the digest for this, it does appear, and she said it in layman's terms, that there has been a reduction
• as the digest for this, it does appear, and she said it in layman's terms, that there has been a reduction
• as the digest for this, it does appear, and she said it in layman's terms, that there has been a reduction
• there<00:48:32.319> has<00:48:32.480> been<00:48:32.640> a<00:48:32.800> reduction
• terms uh that there has been a reduction terms uh that there has been a reduction in<00:48:33.839

Bills: HB0008, HB0009, HB0028

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, sexual exploitation, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, 916, all

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• While you work on that, let's move on to Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, Heather Lusk.
• <00:17:02.160> Health<00:17:02.399> and<00:17:02.639> Harm<00:17:03.040> Reduction
• <00:17:03.519> Center, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction
• Heather Lusk with the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center.
• Uh, Heather Lusk, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Fund.

Bills: SB2275, SB2390, SB2540, SB3142, SB2414, SB2340, SB2848

Keywords: Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Some of the project scope reductions include roofing system replacements.
• Some of the project scope reductions include roofing system replacements.
• materials, and with a sales tax exemption proposal that would amount to about a million dollars reduction
• <00:58:07.520> and<00:58:07.640> I about a million dollars reduction and I about a
• million dollars reduction and I would<00:58:07.880> dare<00:58:08.119> say<00:58:08.400

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• After we've weatherized the home, we are seeing quite large reductions in their bills if there are controls
• a whole bunch of reasons, encouragement of more of these DERs coming online, and then just cost reduction—energy
• cost reduction for residential customers, especially vis-a-vis commercial loads.
• Energy cost reduction for residential customers, especially vis-a-vis commercial loads, to have equal
• You can use the vehicle battery for peak cost reduction as well.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We've already made painful sacrifices through severe staff reductions. We lost 30% of our funding.
• this spending, we would have a fiscal note that would say that because you would identify spending reductions
• would say that because you would would identify<00:32:17.240> spending<00:32:18.200> reductions
• <00:32:18.760> in<00:32:18.920> other identify spending reductions in other identify
• spending reductions in other areas.

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• regulated under section 202 of the Clean Air Act, which calls for the EPA to achieve emissions reductions
• regulated under section 202 of the Clean Air Act, which calls for the EPA to achieve emissions reductions
• Air Act, uh, which calls for the EPA to achieve<00:39:10.720> emissions<00:39:11.119> reductions
• <00:39:11.440> for achieve emissions reductions for achieve emissions reductions for motorcycles

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, if 10 years from now there's a reduction in how much a chiropractic treatment or physical therapy
• So, if 10 years from now there's a reduction in how much a chiropractic treatment or physical therapy
• So, if 10 years from now there's a reduction in how much a chiropractic treatment or physical therapy
• So, if 10 years from now there's a reduction in how much a chiropractic treatment or physical therapy
• citizens injured in motor vehicle accidents and Kentucky's health care providers by imposing a drastic reduction

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:11 Discussion HB 527 00:02:29 Vote HB 527 00:08:02 Discussion HB 627 00:09:09 Vote HB 627 00:24:29 Discussion HB 355 00:25:59 Vote HB 355 00:34:28 Discussion HB 568 00:35:18 Vote HB 568 01:12:10, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 527, a cleanup bill related to insurance matters and the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program. The committee substitute removed language that would have repealed the workers’ compensation deductible range, added a one-time grant/reimbursement provision for contractor fortified-roofing certifications, and added an emergency clause. The Department of Insurance said the bill also updates licensing language, addresses issues with unlicensed pharmacy benefit managers, and supports contractor training tied to the roof grant program. The commissioner noted the program is set to go live March 1 and asked members to inform constituents about possible roof grants of up to $10,000. House Bill 527 received a favorable report after the committee adopted the substitute and title amendment by voice vote and then approved the bill on a roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 627, a PIP reform bill. The sponsor and State Farm’s legislative agent said the substitute clarified language so the Attorney General can prosecute insurance fraud and reflected negotiations with hospitals, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, chiropractors, and physical therapists. The bill would apply the workers’ comp fee schedule to most PIP claims, require bills within 180 days, prohibit balance billing and credit impairment, raise funeral benefits to $5,000 and weekly wage benefits to $500, require an annual fraud report, and give the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction over insurance fraud cases. A physician testifying in opposition argued the bill would cut reimbursement for non-hospital providers, shift costs to hospitals and other payers, reduce access to care, and create an uneven playing field that favors hospitals. Committee members asked about the lack of a PIP fee schedule and the effect of the workers’ comp schedule relative to Medicare and commercial insurance. After debate, the committee adopted the substitute and then passed House Bill 627 with favorable expression on a roll call vote, with one member voting no. The committee also considered House Bill 355 on real estate appraisers. The sponsor said the bill would restore an independent board, allow evaluations under federal guidelines, and move Kentucky from a voluntary to a mandatory appraisal state. Testimony from insurance and appraisal representatives said the bill would require licensure for real property damage appraisers, exempt insurance agents and claims adjusters licensed under the insurance code, and create clearer standards and oversight. Members asked about the cost of an executive director and whether the board could sustain itself through fees; the sponsor said the board had historically been self-sustaining. The committee adopted the substitute and then gave House Bill 355 a favorable report by roll call vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 568, which would prohibit new public adjuster licenses while allowing current licensees to renew. The sponsor said the bill responds to ongoing complaints and investigations in the industry and noted that most licensed public adjusters in Kentucky are not residents of the state. The transcript cuts off as the bill’s presentation was beginning.

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• Um, the Navajo settlement led to an energy security and waste reduction plan from HART that falls horribly
• Um, pricing structures like this work well in other sectors like waste reduction as well, and we'd like
• Um, pricing structures like this work well in other sectors like waste reduction as well, and we'd like
• Please come forward. waste reduction as well and we'd like to waste reduction as well and we'd like to

Bills: HB2241, HB2316, HB1566, HB1926, HB1673, HB1948, HB2602, HB1598, HB2334, HB2451, HB2243

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.