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• Three of the top 10 biggest states were Texas, California, and Alaska, which are clearly geographically
• ,<00:03:59.120> California,<00:03:59.599> and<00:03:59.840> Alaska, were Texas
• Zero being great, like Texas that got the largest award from this fund.
• Zero being great, like Texas that got the largest award from this fund.
• And Medicaid already have codes that allow for them to bill for and sustain the service.

Keywords: 00:00:20 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:02:00 - Update on Rural Health Transformation Program 00:29:20 - Discussion of 26RS HB 134 00:36:35 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 134 00:37:41 - Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 01:09:44 - Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Health Services Committee met to receive an update from Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Steven Stack on Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Grant. He explained that all 50 states applied and were awarded funding, and Kentucky received about $212.9 million over five years, with the first year treated as a nine-month period. He emphasized that the award is a cooperative agreement with CMS, is not Medicaid funding, cannot be used to supplant existing funds, and is limited to the five areas approved in Kentucky’s application. He also said the state must submit a revised budget before major spending begins, and that CMS could claw back money if performance metrics are not met. Secretary Stack outlined the five focus areas: maternal health, mental health, oral health, emergency medical services, and chronic disease prevention/management, especially obesity and diabetes. He described possible approaches such as expanding behavioral health crisis stabilization models like EMPath, using teledentistry and mobile services, strengthening EMS staffing and treat-in-place options, and building healthier nutrition and activity supports. He said the application was developed quickly with broad stakeholder input and that the state plans to work with universities, nonprofits, and other partners through procurement and other formal processes. He also noted the program will be overseen by the public health department, with Commissioner John Langfeld leading the effort. Committee members asked about the grant timeline, the split between formula and competitive funding, the role of certificate of need, and whether new laws or regulations would be needed. Stack said the state believes it can implement the approved projects under current law, though some broader policy issues such as certificate of need were not included because they would be risky to change within the grant timeline. Members also asked how stakeholders can submit ideas; Stack pointed them to the public website and contact email, saying additional partner information will be posted soon. The committee did not take any formal vote or action during this discussion.

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• Goldman from Texas, who served with him in the Texas General Assembly.
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• conduct of the representative from Texas conduct of the representative from Texas disrupted<06:50
• The gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• Now they want to censure the gentleman from Texas. Why? Because he... The gentleman from Texas—why?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• in Texas for physical year 2024.
• In Texas is 0 days.
• We urge you to pass House Bill 689 to prevent further assaults on Texas public transit.
• I'm the president of Amalgamated Local 694 out of San Antonio, Texas.
• We show you registered as Kirsten Budwein from the Texas Civil Rights Project.

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• /c><00:22:19.520> processes Utility Commission already has processes Utility Commission already
• utilities have to abide by that. utilities have to abide by that.
• goes to electric utilities after that. goes to electric utilities after that.
• <00:49:41.040> Commission good on the Public Utility Commission good on the Public Utility
• England building code England building code and<01:58:41.520> manufactured<01:58:42.200><

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• veterinarian for the state of Texas.
• the state veterinarian, uh, for the state of Texas.
• A couple of other issues on page 4 are our Texas-Mexico border.
• We can do better in Texas. Thank you.
• We can do better in Texas. Thank you.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present to hear Article VI Natural Resources agency budget recommendations, beginning with the Railroad Commission. LBB staff summarized the commission’s 2026-27 base recommendation at $458.7 million, down from the prior biennium, with an increased FTE cap. The presentation highlighted reduced federal IIJA funding, volatility in oil and gas regulation account 5155, continued support for IT modernization, and rider changes. The commission’s major exceptional items were then presented, including requests for produced water and injection data reporting, an authorized pit registration system, regulatory filing/permitting upgrades, an underground injection well investigation team, site remediation support, and especially $100 million for orphan well plugging. Members asked about biennium-to-biennium comparisons, salary biennialization, the scale of orphan well risks, federal funding delays, bonding, and whether the state should rely more on industry or general revenue for plugging costs. Commission leadership explained that orphan wells can threaten water and public safety, that plugging costs have risen sharply, and that current funding is insufficient to keep up with emergency wells and the backlog; they also said the agency is moving to cloud-based systems with cybersecurity protections and that the proposed performance measure may need adjustment if funding does not increase. The Railroad Commission testimony was followed by LBB and agency testimony for the Texas Animal Health Commission. LBB described a $42 million recommendation for 2026-27, an increase overall, but with a reduced FTE cap due to turnover and salary reallocation. The recommendation maintained funding for cattle fever tick work, chronic wasting disease, lab testing through an MOU with Texas A&M’s veterinary diagnostic lab, and a new $5 million spay-and-neuter pilot program, while deleting a capital budget rider and adjusting riders tied to entry point inspection stations and clinical trials. Agency leadership then outlined the commission’s mission to protect livestock health and the state’s $22 billion animal industry, and described major disease threats including highly pathogenic avian influenza, cattle fever ticks, New World screwworm, and chronic wasting disease. Their exceptional items focused on recruiting and retaining veterinarians, replacing fleet vehicles, creating an ectoparasite identification lab, adding field staff and IT support, improving records and epidemiology reporting, strengthening central administration, supporting secure food supply planning, expanding chronic wasting disease work, and staffing the new spay-and-neuter program. Members asked about field identification of ticks, the use of disinfectants and PPE, fleet management, the scale of cattle fever tick risk, and chronic wasting disease; the agency explained its current inspection and lab-confirmation process, its reliance on field disinfecting and biosecurity, and the need for more staff and better data systems to keep pace with growing workloads and disease threats.

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• The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Luttrell, for five minutes.
• Texas it's 223. In Georgia it's about the same thing. You know what the difference is?
• Texas it's 223. In Georgia it's about the same thing. You know what the difference is?
• Texas it's 223. In Georgia it's about the same thing. You know what the difference is?
• >> What purpose does a gentleman from Texas >> What purpose does a gentleman from Texas

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• While Section 18, United States Code, 926A prohibits the creation of state-level gun registries, this
• I also know that under Title 18, United States Code, Section 242, it's a federal crime to deprive any
• I also know that under Title 18, United States Code, Section 242, it's a federal crime to deprive any
• , that Texas FFL is trained and taught that they have to be in compliance with not only their own state
• , that Texas FFL is trained and taught that they have to be in compliance with not only their own state

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• And then the screeners that are utilized, this is top of page 10, and diagnostic assessments utilized
• And utilized, this is top of page 10.
• /c><00:55:39.839> be diagnostic assessments utilized shall be diagnostic assessments utilized
• In elementary, we use color coding.
• <01:32:35.360> So coding. We use red, yellow, green. So coding.

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• We're saying, utilize us in here as tools, using the people that are the closest to the pain have a better
• on the office or the practice, which, for safety concerns—especially what we're seeing happening in Texas
• you know, for example... ...for example, in the Maggie Carpenter prosecution and civil actions, the Texas
• States like Texas and Florida have already weaponized their PMP data.
• Alongside our state and national partners, including Code for America, the Clean Slate Initiative has

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors. The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.

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• Well, Senator, under this bill, we're focused on those student organizations on Texas universities.
• And in the state of Texas, we're prohibiting student groups and associations with Qatar from accepting
• But yet, in Texas, do we have a balanced budget? Amen. Yes, sir, we do.
• So there are many situations where Texas is exceptional, and these standards... ...for the rest of the
• This is about Texas colleges and universities, that's right.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• WE ADDRESS ISSUES OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND RECRUITMENT RETENTION AND UTILIZATION OF NURSING WORKFORCE RESOURCES
• THAT YOU PLEASE STAY UP TO DATE WITH FCN NEWS AND DOWNLOAD REPORT AND YOU CAN CONTACT US VIA THIS QR CODE
• NURSING PROGRAMS THAT WE HAVE SEEN FLORIDA HAS MORE PRE-LICENSURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THEN FOR EXAMPLE TEXAS
• SO WE ARE UTILIZING NOT JUST FLORIDA STANDARDS BUT LOOKING AROUND SAY WHAT ARE THE BEST STANDARDS FOR

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• At the University of North Texas and the University of Texas, they both have a liberal to conservative
• And of course, the general curriculum code that's in... in the statute lays out a general code for what
• Make Texas higher education thrive.
• University of Texas at Austin.
• I recently graduated from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• The utilization in San Diego is actually almost mirrors the statewide averages, just in terms of utilization
• The utilization in San Diego is actually almost mirror.
• The utilization in San Diego is actually almost mirrors the statewide averages, just in terms of utilization
• And frankly, we think after 15 years of technological innovation, there's got to be some low-code, no-code
• Seventeen states filed Texas v.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on developmental services, rehabilitation, and related supports, with no votes taken. The first major topic was the Master Plan for Developmental Services. Administration officials described a year-long, community-driven process that included a steering committee, work groups, and statewide engagement sessions, and said the final draft would be released that Friday with about 170 recommendations. The Department of Developmental Services said the plan would inform future work, but did not offer a detailed implementation roadmap. The LAO said the plan contains significant policy and budget implications, may require statutory changes, and needs further analysis to turn recommendations into actionable proposals. Advocates and regional center representatives urged the Legislature and administration to avoid letting the plan sit on a shelf, called for prioritization and ongoing stakeholder oversight, and emphasized the need to address equity, workforce, service coordination, and cross-system collaboration. The chair said he wanted to work with the LAO on trailer bill language and future reporting to create a clearer path forward. The second topic was the Office of Employment First and competitive integrated employment. Administration witnesses said California has ended subminimum wage under SB 639, but that moving people into competitive integrated employment remains a major priority. They described existing efforts such as DDS’s coordinated career pathways pilot, paid internships, job development services, benefits counseling, and DOR’s career counseling and referral services, along with pilot projects in San Diego and Orange County. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities and advocates argued that employment outcomes have remained stuck at roughly 15% and that a dedicated Employment First Office is needed to coordinate across agencies, align goals, and improve outcomes. The LAO recommended regular legislative oversight on people transitioning out of subminimum wage and asked for technical assistance on coordinated career pathways. The chair criticized the administration’s decision to effectively eliminate funding for the office, requested a detailed implementation timeline and quarterly transition reports, and said the committee would continue pressing for the office to be implemented. The final issue was respite services, utilization trends, and access. DDS reported that in-home respite use and spending have risen sharply over several years, with about 150,000 people using respite in 2023-24 and expenditures reaching about $1 billion. Officials said access depends on families knowing the service exists, service coordinators identifying need, and having enough providers, especially in rural and linguistically diverse communities. The San Diego Regional Center said utilization generally mirrors statewide trends, but access is stronger in some areas, such as Imperial County, where families often prefer family-directed or agency-supported models that allow them to hire trusted workers. Committee members emphasized the importance of respite for family health and caregiver well-being, asked whether service coordinators are asking practical questions about sleep and stress, and discussed the need for better identification of complex behavioral and medical needs. DDS said a standardized family support tool and updated IPP process are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and person-centered assessment for respite and related services.

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• : Texas and the University of Texas, they both have a liberal conservative ratio of 4 to 1.
• Make Texas higher education, do not put a wrench in the works and make Texas higher education not the
• of Texas at Austin.
• and for the people of Texas.
• I recently graduated from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

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• Bowdry from Beaumont, Texas, I did it.
• It focuses on treatments that utilize genetic chromosomal DNA, RNA, genetic products, or metabolites.
• It's also being litigated in Texas.
• We're simply doing the same thing regarding the Title 68 tax code so that they match.
• businessmen had to make the unfortunate decision to move their corporate headquarters out of Oklahoma into Texas

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• 2020, a similar tele-mentoring program in Washington State has engaged 289 providers across 250 zip codes
• And again, in Texas, Florida, it didn't seem to affect the number of people that went.
• In Texas and Florida, it didn't seem to affect the number of people that went.
• And so they also utilize some of the services that are offered at these free sites. Please. Dr.
• It's been done in Florida, has been done in Texas.

Bills: HB2190, HB2202, HB2233, HB2251, HB2252, HB2396, HB2437, HB2689, HB2796

Keywords: physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and Dr. Anna Burke of Barrow Neurological Institute on the scope of Alzheimer’s disease, the shortage of specialists, low rates of timely diagnosis, and the need for caregiver support and early intervention. Speakers emphasized that Arizona is a leader in Alzheimer’s research and that lifestyle changes, new therapies, and research funding offer hope, but only if patients are diagnosed earlier and providers are better trained. The committee then heard House Bill 2202, which would appropriate $300,000 over three years for a dementia care telemonitoring/telementoring grant program through the Department of Health Services to help providers statewide learn best practices in dementia care. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Dr. Danny Cabral, and a patient advocate, said the bill would address major gaps in provider training and improve early diagnosis and treatment. There was no opposition, and the committee voted 11-0 to give HB 2202 a do pass recommendation. The committee next took up House Bill 2251, the “Jordan and MacTerry Act,” which would expand licensed midwives’ authority to administer certain medications, require liability insurance disclosure and reporting, and create an Arizona Midwifery Advisory Committee. Supporters said the bill would improve safety, oversight, and access to emergency medications in home births, while opponents from ACOG and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association raised concerns about the adequacy of oversight, the medication list, and whether eight hours of pharmacology training is sufficient. After testimony from midwives, physicians, and stakeholders, the bill was held for further stakeholder work and anticipated floor amendments. House Bill 2252, which would allow certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, or licensed midwives to accompany a patient in a ground ambulance during transport if approved by medical direction, also drew support and opposition. Supporters argued it would preserve continuity of care in emergencies, while firefighters and EMS representatives objected to ambiguity and scene control concerns. That bill was likewise held for further stakeholder meetings. The committee then recessed and reconvened for later presentations on federal budget and health-related topics.

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• and Spa Code, International Residential Code, and National Electrical Code.
• regular codes. regular codes.
• code.
• 2024 is a better code. It's a more relaxed code.
• <01:02:20.480> It's code. It's a more relaxed code. It's code. It's a more relaxed code.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• utility terrain vehicle to 3,000 pounds. utility terrain vehicle to 3,000 pounds.
• So with that um I'll already utilizing.
• So we have our Ranger, which is kind of our utility model.
• So we have our Ranger, which is kind of our utility model.
• So we have our Ranger, which is kind of our utility model.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• President, these, these, these big projects utilizing the industrial revenue bonds, are they?
• Because they have to comply with zoning, building codes. They just want to know the rules.
• If, if Gallup was awarded one of these contracts as a public utility.
• It's called the procurement code.
• I don't think there's any assurances in this bill that it would be a public utility, um.

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• Many disaster-prone states, including Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey, and Virginia, utilize 2-1-1 as a
• We don't have public utilities in the state of California.
• We don't have public utilities in the state of California.
• The motion is do pass to Energy, Utilities and Communications. Current vote is 7 to 0.
• Utilities and Communications. Current vote is 7 to 0. Chair and Vice Chair voting aye.

Keywords: 987, senate, all