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• ... ...a car, then to the airport, where they showed paperwork saying my parents had signed over temporary
• I just want to note to the witnesses, you do have two minutes each, unlike generally we provide to the
• I just want to note to the witnesses, you do have two minutes each, unlike generally we provide to the
• What's normalized is foster youth feeling temporary and disposable, creating survival anxiety that makes
• Yeah, and it would be helpful to know how many of them—how many agencies in general—have just closed

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In the lead up to the 2024 general election, the Office of Attorney General was made aware of multiple
• But this option only serves as a temporary fix to stop their behavior.
• We're still communicating with the Office of Attorney General.
• Office of Attorney General.
• General as a resource witness. Thank you Mr. President and members.

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• It is estimated that $1.918 million will cancel, so that is a savings to the general fund.
• Then, those are the total general fund changes. Changes.
• We give everything we have to support Minnesota's next generation.
• We have about 10 minutes if members would like to have some general comments.
• So, any members, general comments before we do that? If not, thank you to all the testifiers.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• But, you know, generally, you know, we want to look at what is in the market and, you know, if the general
• But, you know, generally, you know, we want to look at what is in the market and, you know, if the general
• But you know generally generally generally um<00:28:40.159> you<00:28:40.399> know<00:28
• But generally it would be if they're not licensed in a health care professional way, it generally would
• people don't see Medicaid as a generous people don't see Medicaid as a generous reimburseed<01:05

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to begin work on HB 742, which would require catastrophic special education aid to be drawn from the education trust fund, and more broadly to study special education aid/differentiated aid and related costing issues. The chair said the group was starting early because the issue has been debated for years without resolution, local districts are being forced to absorb prorated costs, and the committee wants to send the Department of Education and HHS Medicaid a clear request for data and recommendations before retained bills return in the fall. A committee clerk was also selected, with Representative Reverend volunteering to take notes for the meeting. Members reviewed background materials on special education enrollment, high-cost students, and possible funding formulas, including data on students in high-cost brackets and prior ideas such as category-based funding and caseload-based approaches. The chair also referenced research on other states, including Arkansas, which uses a different special education funding structure and audits IEPs. The committee emphasized that it was focused on the funding mechanics and costs, not on questioning whether services should be provided. Henry Lipman of HHS explained how Medicaid-to-schools currently works in New Hampshire. He said 172 school districts participate, but utilization dropped during the pandemic and remains below historical levels, in part because districts need the capacity to bill Medicaid. Under the current system, schools receive reimbursement based on half of the Medicaid fee schedule, with the school district effectively providing the state share. He said the federal government is requiring a shift by July 1, 2026, to a true certified public expenditure model based on actual costs, which should allow schools to recover 50% of their true costs and some administrative overhead. The department has received a roughly $2.5 million grant to hire a vendor and support districts through the transition, and an RFP and stakeholder meetings are underway. Committee members asked about how costs would be determined, whether the new system would use actual district-specific costs rather than averages, and how the department would support districts that do not currently participate. Lipman said the cost model would be based on each district’s own reasonable costs, subject to audit standards, and that the department expects to provide templates and technical assistance through the vendor because its staff is limited. He also said about one in four New Hampshire children are enrolled in Medicaid, that child enrollment has been relatively stable, and that continuous coverage rules should reduce churn. No votes or formal actions on HB 742 were taken during the meeting beyond organizing the subcommittee and beginning testimony and discussion.

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• This is the most of any House committee and also, in general, the legislature is considering a historic
• <00:05:40.960> the house committee and also in general the house committee and also in general
• I'm just curious why only the register of deeds and not generally for, you know, everywhere."
• And a seventh, Belknap County, restricts... general and exercise the full general and exercise the full
• for the state or is revenue generated for the state or the<03:06:29.359> county?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• school or college or a training program at least half time, if they are meeting the work rules for Temporary
• They also offer basic and foundational skills instruction, general studies, and GED.
• They also offer general studies and GED.
• And then I want to know how many of those A-BOD are college students, just in general.
• We've just got to figure out how we help so the next generation that comes along, we have half as many

Summary: The subcommittee first recognized the Arkansas Community Colleges Leadership Institute and received a brief DHS update on the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver reimbursement process, including that the new cost-reporting period began in January and provider/contractor calls are underway. The main presentation then focused on SNAP and TANF, with DHS describing federal changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill that tighten SNAP work requirements for adults ages 18 to 64 without certain exemptions, remove some prior exemptions, and add new federal definitions for Native American populations. DHS also reviewed SNAP Employment and Training providers, their service areas, projected budgets, participant characteristics, and outcomes, noting that the program is currently voluntary but will shift toward mandatory participation for those subject to the new rules. Members asked detailed questions about how mandatory participation will be implemented, how referrals will be made, what other training options exist, how verification of work, volunteering, disability, and exemptions will be handled, and whether DHS has enough funding and provider capacity. DHS said it will conduct verbal and written notices during eligibility interviews, make direct referrals to providers, use six-month recertifications and documentation from employers or volunteer organizations, and apply sanctions for noncompliance after determining whether a good cause exists. Members also requested additional data, including age breakdowns of at-risk SNAP recipients, provider-level outcomes and costs, and information on other training programs such as WIOA. The committee then moved to Medicaid community engagement requirements for ARHOME, which DHS said are also required by the same federal law and must be implemented by January 1, 2027. DHS said it is preparing policy, system changes, communications, and a customer-service/outbound verification vendor, and plans a soft launch beginning in July to help clients understand what would be required if the rule were already in effect. Members raised concerns about timing, local versus central decision-making, and how clients in rural areas will be notified and assisted. The meeting concluded with broader discussion of the committee’s workforce-development goals, the recently released Alliance for Opportunity audit, and interest in continuing the contract with that group to help guide future reforms.

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• You'll see here that LESC is recommending a $52.2 million transfer from the general fund to the public
• Through a temporary revision to the SEG.
• But they generally are time-restricted. They're staffed by someone.
• So they generate the same factors. The same unit value.
• That's a general consideration that we flagged for LESC earlier this week around whether the formula

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• right now, it is a metal storage building, and we all know metal storage buildings are put up for temporary
• One of my concerns, and whether we bring this up with the Attorney General or it seems more appropriate
• So that may be something the committee should consider: a request for an opinion from the Attorney General

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining new attendance and public-testimony procedures, including that testimony would be recorded, livestreamed, and generally made public, with possible redactions for sensitive material. The chairs also noted that no committee rules were being formally adopted yet and that no votes would be taken during the hearing. Senator Collins briefly emphasized the committee’s oversight role on land takings and Article 97 issues, including concerns about proposed regulatory changes and the legislature’s constitutional role. The first major bill discussed was H. 3324, concerning the former Christos site on Crescent Street in Brockton and a proposed transfer of state-owned land from DCAM. Representative Michelle DuBois, Representative Rita Mendes, Mayor Sullivan, the Metro South Chamber’s Chris Cooney, Catholic Charities’ Larry Mayne, and Brockton planning director Rob May all supported the bill, describing the parcel as long vacant and arguing it should be reused for a mixed-use project with Catholic Charities, including affordable/workforce housing, an early education center, food pantry, workforce development, and language classes. Several speakers said the project would help retain Catholic Charities in Brockton and bring tax revenue and community services. DuBois outlined expected amendments, including moving one parcel into a municipal sale partnership and changing a “shall” to “may” regarding a right-turn lane. Some members raised questions about whether a deed transfer to a nonprofit was preferable to a long-term lease and about affordability definitions, but the bill was generally supported. Representative Connolly then testified on two Cambridge bills: H. 3308, relating to the Riverside Boat Club and a reconfigured DCR parcel boundary to support a lease with no loss of public space, and H. 3309, which would facilitate access to justice by preserving consideration of a vacant former probate court site for future court use. Senator DiDomenico supported the Riverside Boat Club measure and the broader goal of restoring court access in Cambridge. Members discussed accessibility, possible future court configurations, and the site’s prior use as an emergency shelter. The committee then heard testimony on S. 2217/H. 2108 concerning Columbia Point and access around the UMass/Bayside area. Harbor Point residents, including Orlando Perrella, Michael Corcoran, Richard Fulham, and Miles Byrne, described severe traffic congestion, emergency-access concerns, and frustration with the UMass Building Authority’s handling of the site and prior community commitments. Senator Collins said the committee should consider seeking an SJC opinion, and possibly an Attorney General opinion, on Article 97 and public-access rights. After the in-person testimony concluded, the committee attempted to reach remaining virtual witnesses on S. 2217 but did not receive testimony. With no further witnesses, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.

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• to probably reduce this down to something Less than 10 years since it was probably intended to be temporary
• It's not gonna be for the local dollar General shoplifter. This is more for organized crime.
• We already have some things in place that once we rope off a crime scene, that the general public can't

Bills: SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951

Keywords: motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, SB1456, Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, sunset extension, sunset law, breath alcohol testing, DUI, DWI, drunk driving, drug testing, chemical testing, field sobriety, roadside screening, blood test, saliva test

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• 1990, and expansion was made to the class of survivors entitled to recover noneconomic damages for general
• However, the same law in 1990, that allow these expansions related to general cases of wrongful death
• I'm very humbled by your comments and I will save if there's any good we can do in the temporary time

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'm a general surgery resident physician at UC San Diego.
• I'm currently also a research fellow in thoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, where my
• the last few years, I've had the privilege of leading one of the clinical trials at Massachusetts General
• So lung cancer screening in general is just a low-dose CT scan of the chest. Yes.
• So lung cancer screening in general is just a low-dose CT scan of the chest.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local government finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco retail locations. The author and a physician witness argued the bill would raise awareness of a highly underused screening that can save lives, while retailers and fuel/convenience groups raised implementation concerns about signage size, notice, and penalties. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a 4-0 vote after the committee later took up the on-call item. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without triggering reassessment, so long as the property was destroyed in a governor-declared disaster. Supporters, including the L.A. County Assessor, the California Assessors Association, Realtors, and taxpayers groups, said the bill would reduce uncertainty and help families rebuild without higher property taxes. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dodd, would provide a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased to furnish a primary residence after a disaster; it drew one opposition witness from the California Teachers Association but otherwise had no public opposition and passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place caps and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to cases in Shafter and Dinuba where revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. Local government and business groups supported the measure as a guardrail, while some members expressed concern about Sacramento limiting local control; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; transit agencies and local officials supported it, while taxpayer groups opposed it, and it passed 4-1. SB 1404 by Senator Stern would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with supporters arguing the fee would broaden funding and opponents calling it an unfair tax on rural and wildfire-prone residents; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help recruit and retain nurses in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Appropriations.

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• I'm General My name is Andrew Wild.
• first-generation college graduate. first-generation college graduate.
• <00:52:40.120> of educating uh the next generation of educating uh the next generation of
• intend to send this to the general intend to send this to the general register.<00:56:27.520>
• Uh so, this is going to the general Uh so, this is going to the general register,<01:03:31.840><

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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• What's the general cost of rapid genome sequencing? Rapid genome sequencing.
• Given what we know about the impact of the 340B program and the health system generally, in that it is
• “Minnesota took a look at these payments to these external entities and found that, in general, 16 of
• It's just a challenge to increase reimbursement rates in general.
• It remains generational work, and the compact helps build bridges between every part of the sector to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket of bills focused on MassHealth benefits and reimbursement, health equity, behavioral health, public health, dental access, 340B drug pricing, tobacco cessation, and coverage for children. The chairs emphasized rising health care costs, provider shortages, administrative burdens, and persistent inequities by income, race, geography, and immigration status. Much of the testimony centered on H.1416/S.901, an act to advance health equity, with legislators and members of the Health Equity Compact arguing for statewide benchmarks, stronger health equity leadership, reimbursement for interpreter services, community health workers and patient navigation, Medicaid graduate medical education support, and a health equity zone trust fund. Witnesses described disparities in life expectancy, maternal mortality, access to primary care, and the impact of federal Medicaid and social service cuts, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. The committee also heard strong support for H.1368/S.847 on rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill MassHealth children. Testifiers from industry, academia, hospitals, and families said early sequencing can end long diagnostic odysseys, improve treatment decisions, shorten hospital stays, and save money, while also providing emotional relief and information for families. The hearing then moved to H.1407 on MassHealth rate parity for inpatient behavioral health providers, where Rep. Scanlan and the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems said the bill would codify existing administrative parity so managed care plans cannot pay less than the MassHealth fee-for-service rate. On H.1392/S.853 to preserve and protect public health, witnesses supported higher vaccine administration fees to improve provider participation and immunization rates. The committee also heard testimony on H.770/845 to protect 340B providers in MassHealth, and on S.848 to require reporting and transparency around 340B revenues and outside administrative costs. Additional bills drew testimony on tobacco cessation coverage for MassHealth members, with advocates supporting broader access to counseling and medications through medical, behavioral health, and dental providers. On H.1409, a nursing home operator asked for more flexibility in a MassHealth staffing-related penalty tied to patient days per resident. On H.1401/S.888, supporters of the “Take 10” dental access proposal said adult MassHealth dental coverage is underused because too few dentists accept MassHealth, leading to long travel times and avoidable emergency room visits; they urged incentive payments for dentists serving new adult MassHealth patients. Finally, on H.1403/S.855, “Cover All Kids,” advocates and immigrant community members urged removal of immigration status as a barrier to full MassHealth coverage for children, while also backing a related bill to ensure 12 months of continuous coverage for children. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked questions on costs, reimbursement levels, and implementation details.

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• We’ll use a generic as an example.
• We’ll use a generic as an example.
• We’ll use a generic as an example.
• We’ll use a generic as an example.
• We’ll use a generic as an example.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um so this has the general through8.
• Um so uh that is the general fund base.
• Um, we bought a year. general, to me that improves a well-run general, to me that improves a well-run
• It shows the general fund dollar impact, but is there any match for that federal match for the general
• <02:03:16.560> fund revenue fund to the general fund revenue fund to the general fund um<02

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm a general surgery resident physician at UC San Diego.
• I'm currently also a research fellow in thoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, where my
• the last few years, I've had the privilege of leading one of the clinical trials at Massachusetts General
• So lung cancer screening in general is just a low-dose CT scan of the chest.
• So lung cancer screening in general is just a low-dose CT scan of the chest.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Klein's grandson founded Klein Brothers General Merchandise, which was later renamed.
• Members, I'm honored to recognize the consul general of Pakistan, Mohammad Aftab Chaudhury, who's here
• I'm proud to represent Texas State University, an institution that has empowered generations in House
• HB 3942 by Oliver Centrelink to help benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain
• General or certain municipalities refer to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs HB 3949 by Loani

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• <00:05:45.039> Again,<00:05:45.280> we<00:05:45.520> had toward the general
• Again, we had toward the general public.
• I will say as a general rule the up.
• <02:04:04.880> The<02:04:05.119> temporary as high as $2,400 a day.
• The temporary as high as $2,400 a day.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We talked about the general ledger.
• Okay, that's the general interest.
• based on that last piece, the general based on that last piece, the general ledger<00:57:36.880>
• But um it seems to me that if general But um it seems to me that if general ledger<00:57:52.319>
• generally, how do grants work? generally, how do grants work?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, this is, uh, members, this is Representative Lopez's bill creating a temporary guest worker program
• Uh, integrating new generation is taking longer than anyone would hope, right?
• And did you say the Attorney General needs to go into court to get this declared constitutional?
• I, I assuming the state attorney general needs to go to court.
• The reality is we need this generation. We need this capability, this dispatchability.

Bills: HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation