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• Fostering job creation, infrastructure development, and long-term economic growth. Thank you.
• call with TDI earlier this week, and we're working with them to ensure that this bill affords the exact
• We don't have an exact amount set... Look at the language.
• Yeah, I mean, those rules would have to be developed. I'll answer your second question first.
• So those rules would have to be developed and I think conceptually I'm not trying to make it so...

Bills: HB778, HB 1266, HB1576, HB2213, HB2517, HB2518, HB2841, HB3306, HB3320, HB3388, HB3508, HB3520, HB3689

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• I don't remember the exact words, but he said something like, I don't remember the exact words, but he
• Opportunity in rural Florida doesn't just mean development.
• We must continue to develop and advance solutions to rid Florida's waterways of excessive nutrients from
• With his guidance, we developed and passed comprehensive legislation to incentivize innovation, enhance
• When he saw too much of forest farm and ranch land being sold to developers, Jason fought for record

Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.

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• And to do that, we are developing a research... To the ER.
• So this is not the exact wording of every at the urgent crisis centers.
• So where we are now, we are developing two to three creative directions that we'll be sharing soon. developing
• Incarceration if they develop an SUD by the age of 16.
• So Choice Recovery Coaching has developed that for us.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The meeting opened with approval of the April minutes and brief administrative updates, including notice that House Bill 5447 had passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Speakers reflected on the bill’s key provisions, which include eating-disorder working groups, an evidence-based screening requirement for school-based health centers beginning July 1, 2027, and a DSS-led feasibility process to explore an inpatient psychiatric facility for young adults ages 14 to 21. New staff introductions were also made for the Behavioral Health Advocate’s office and the TCB team. A major portion of the meeting focused on marketing and outreach for urgent crisis centers (UCCs) and the broader youth crisis continuum. Daydream Communications presented research showing low public awareness of UCCs but strong interest once families learn about them, with parents wanting specialized, compassionate care, clear expectations, insurance clarity, and bilingual support. United Way described its parallel work on a statewide crisis continuum marketing toolkit, using the SAMHSA framework of “someone to talk to, someone to respond, and somewhere safe to go,” and outlined plans to distribute consistent messaging through websites, social media, flyers, and community venues. Members emphasized coordinating with existing platforms and ensuring the marketing reflects the actual experience at UCC sites. DCF then presented on adolescent substance use services, citing data showing high need and low treatment access among Connecticut youth. The department reviewed its ASAM-based continuum, SBIRT efforts in outpatient psychiatric clinics, medication-assisted treatment access, and statewide services such as MST, MST emerging adults, STRIDE, multidimensional family therapy, youth recovery supports, and the AIM matching tool. A new young people peer support program was highlighted, with referrals accepted from families, hospitals, community providers, DCF, youth diversion, and the judicial branch. Questions addressed parent consent, peer matching, and whether the AIM tool could be linked through 211. The meeting concluded with an update from the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board and its regional boards and grant-funded initiatives. Presenters reviewed the state suicide prevention plan, regional coalition work, postvention response, lethal means safety efforts, and the 988 capacity improvement grant that supports Connecticut’s centralized 988 contact center at United Way. They also shared youth suicide risk data from the Connecticut Youth Risk Behavior Survey, noting recent declines in reported suicidal ideation and attempts, and provided resources for training and materials. No formal votes were taken beyond the approval of the April minutes.

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• I'm here with Secretary of Workforce Development Department, Sweden Nair.
• entities into commercial space development and aerospace development.
• My relatives have developed health issues from living near these open wells.
• part of this, and still developing this.
• Chairman, we get the numbers exact. Mr.

Bills: SB241, SB145, HB2

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

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• Last year, a nasal spray for epinephrine was approved, so it's like the EpiPens, but it uses the exact
• This is a very, very simple, clear one that just gives parity for the new technological development of
• <00:23:59.159> same technology to do do all the exact same technology to do do all the exact
• We did the exact same strategies to minimize the harm of that, so it does have a history.
• the exact same strateg excuse me exact the exact same strateg excuse me exact same<00:39:32.920>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Since that time, through the fortified program, over 4,300 roofs, and they may have an exact figure there
• Since that time, through the fortified program, over 4,300 roofs, and they may have an exact figure there
• I'm not asking for an exact amount. I just, if you knew, you knew, I just didn't know.
• NAIC, both developed model regulations, which have since been adopted in all states.
• GLP-1, I don't know the exact date they came out, but I think it's a period of about maybe six years,

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection. Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted. The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended. Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.

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• They're working with us to develop the protocols for when the drug does become available in Arizona.
• Chairman, I don’t have the exact numbers for you.
• Chairman, I don’t have the exact numbers for you.
• I can’t give you the exact number.
• I can’t give you the exact number.

Bills: SB1161, SB1215, SB1270, SB1400, SB1537, SB1538, SB1580, SB1584, SB1627

Keywords: appropriation, public safety, Yuma County, funding exemption, family advocacy center, firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive

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• So I would have to get back to you on an exact impact on that.
• I would just on an exact impact on that.
• But that's for the industry to develop.
• But that's for the industry to develop.
• know the exact number. know the exact number.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He continued, "So I know they did contact the counties, of course, to develop this, but it was almost
• Representative Southworth said, "They did contact the counties, of course, to develop this, but it was
• 183.95 is the exact average, so if you take 0.5 off... ...having rounded up to 184, it'd be 183.2 or
• I think it is exact—could be done. But we don't have anything, listen, hearing tomorrow.
• For the exact reason we're hearing all this dialogue, I understand why the motion to retain the bill

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in a work session on revenue estimates and reviewed updated spreadsheet pages for several tax categories, using prior agreements and new testimony to refine FY 2025-2027 estimates. Early discussion covered insurance tax estimates, where members reviewed a letter from the insurance commissioner saying he was comfortable with the numbers provided; the committee accepted those estimates without opposition. Members also discussed utility property tax, with testimony about recent infrastructure buildout, tariffs, depreciation, and the difficulty of forecasting future growth. After debate over whether to use the average of high and low estimates or lean lower, the committee unanimously adopted the utility property tax numbers. The committee then turned to real estate transfer tax and communications tax. For real estate transfer tax, members cited county input, housing market conditions, interest rates, lumber costs, and uncertainty about future policy; they agreed to use the averages and adopted those estimates unanimously. For communications tax, members noted the decline in landline-based revenue and the shift to data services. After discussion of whether to use the low estimate or the average, the committee settled on the average with a small rounding-down adjustment when the figure ended in .5, and adopted the numbers unanimously. The chair also clarified that these estimates remain subject to change until the final resolution is adopted. The committee next accepted interest and dividends estimates as presented, with members noting the decline in that revenue source and the lack of additional information beyond the department’s analysis. Finally, the committee began discussing tobacco tax revenue, with members noting long-term declines in smoking, offsetting effects from out-of-state sales, and a suggestion to take a slightly conservative approach by reducing the average by 0.5. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, so no final vote on tobacco is shown in the excerpt.

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• I don't know the exact date, but I can tell you...
• I don't know the exact date, but I can tell you it wasn't 20 years. Okay, let's say 15 years.
• This is the exact number we need—not five, not six, not four, seven.'
• This bill, with the development, makes complete sense.
• Yeah, I mean, I don't know the exact provision you're speaking to.

Bills: HB2118, HB2181, HB2308, HB2309, HB2402, HB2476, HB2682, HB2698, HB2875, HB2877, HB2903, HB2910

Keywords: mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, HB2181, death certificate, death certificates, vital records, funeral establishment, funeral home, human remains, medical certification of death, death registration, state registrar, local registrar, county medical examiner, alternate medical examiner

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• deputy commissioners and 70 trained forensic psychologists who work all the time and pay attention, exacting
• We are finders of fact, and we engage in an exacting process led significantly by our forensic psychologists
• It's a very difficult job, but we are required to make an exacting evidence-based determination as to
• are trained to recognize their crime and devise. offenders are trained to recognize their crime and develop
• sex offending, that instrument has been enhanced in the past several years to provide even more exacting

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm here to share that this initiative also supports workforce development.
• I'm here to share that this initiative also supports workforce development.
• We also have workforce development.
• Jack Leuen, State Health Planning and Development Agency in support. >> Uh, chair, members.
• /c> State Council of Development State Council of Development Disabilities<01:21:00.239> who<01

Bills: SB3263, SB3261

Keywords: student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate Committee on Education and Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on several bills related to student health and safety, University of Hawaii programs, and workforce development. For SB 2969, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry, testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Witnesses described the ongoing physical and mental health impacts of the August 2023 Maui fires, said the study has identified serious untreated conditions and connected participants to care, and emphasized its role in serving survivors and training students. The committee also heard support from the Department of Health, the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Lung Association, Maui residents, and study staff. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2657, which would establish an Alzheimer disease and related dementia research center at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. University of Hawaii and Alzheimer’s Association representatives supported the bill, saying a local center would improve coordination of existing research, build state capacity, and help Hawaii compete for future NIH designation and federal funding. A family member affected by Alzheimer’s also testified in support, citing the disease’s impact in Hawaii. In response to questions, the university said the proposal would follow a five-year phased plan, with the first year funding used to recruit a senior neuroscientist and staff person, at an estimated cost of about $375,000, and that the effort would still strengthen Hawaii’s research infrastructure even if federal funding is not secured. For SB 2612, which clarifies immunity for Department of Education employees and agents who assist students with medication administration under certain conditions, the Department of Education said the bill is intended to protect volunteers and help ensure students can participate in school activities even when staffing is limited. The committee discussed how volunteers would be selected and whether every school would have someone available, and DOE said schools currently rely on health attendants, nurses, and trained volunteers. The committee also briefly discussed liability language and gross negligence exceptions. The hearing then moved to SB 2412, which would fund a bachelor’s degree program in sign language and sign language interpretation at UH Mānoa with a future master’s pathway. Testimony from interpreters, educators, and university officials emphasized the shortage of interpreters, the need to retain local talent, and the program’s role in building a pipeline; university representatives said the initial request would fund a faculty/staff position as a first step, with additional funding needed later. No final committee action or votes were announced in the transcript.

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• It's also going to help departments to design, develop, and employ solutions for themselves a lot faster
• I'm going to ask the Secretary if you have the exact amount.
• It's because we do want to ask that exact question. and we want to understand how we were able to clear

Bills: SB132, SM16, SM17

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• I can't remember the exact number, but it's codified in the bill.
• or developing the educational component that will be seen in schools.
• We are indeed hoping to see more curriculum development in this area.
• You have to possibly retest it again with the exact same.
• So we do try and do career development.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And these these kind we're developing.
• whole purpose of the water development whole purpose of the water development office<01:18:34.960
• Both of them exact same amendment.
• <02:33:57.680> is The reason it is similar not exact is The reason it is similar not exact
• , 124 engrossed economic development, 124 engrossed economic development, rodeo<02:58:24.960>

Keywords: 916, all

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• language in the amendment from lines 1.14 to 1.15 is that it can be difficult to fully articulate the exact
• language in the amendment from lines 1.14 to 1.15 is that it can be difficult to fully articulate the exact
• language in the amendment from lines 1.14 to 1.15, is that it can be difficult to fully articulate the exact
• to<00:21:41.279> be<00:21:41.360> larger The Metro, there's going to be larger developers
• property that's been created development property that's been created like<00:32:31.480> exactly<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Corporation and funds of the Alaska Gas Line Development Corporation, relating to reporting requirements
• The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation's funds are reorganized.
• The third change is a new annual check on the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation's money.
• The Senate version flips the default, where the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation now needs the
• If a final investment decision by the developer is not reached by January 1, 2028, the project loses

Keywords: 905, all

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• <01:48:24.280> same yes yes yeah that's the exact same yes yes yeah that's the exact same
• But I didn't get an exact reason. They just said, 'We want to withdraw our request.' Interesting.
• slotted for I don't have the exact slotted for I don't have the exact numbers<04:06:40.399> of
• <04:06:41.600> well numbers of if you're mean exact well numbers of if you're mean exact well
• Um, what we put into it to address the mold last year, I can't recall the exact amount last year.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining how agencies assess facility needs, rank projects, and submit requests to the governor’s office. DAS described its Plant and Property division, which maintains 96 state buildings, and Public Works, which develops detailed cost estimates for selected projects. Officials said the governor’s office has traditionally narrowed requests into priority tiers, but this year all projects were estimated, creating more work and less detail. They also emphasized that the capital budget book functions as legislative intent and can be binding on how approved funds are used. On the substance of the request, DAS highlighted several priorities: continued funding for the state ERP system upgrade to the cloud, with about $5 million requested for sustainability and related Treasury functions; emergency fund and annex renovation work; a sprinkler replacement at DMV; and elevator repairs at the main building. Karen Rocky also identified maintenance projects that rose in priority after a facility condition assessment, including HVAC work for Portsmouth Circuit Court and Coos County Courthouse, boilers and controls for Carroll County and Lebanon Circuit Court, brick repointing at the main building and annex, window replacement at Spalding, and Brown building elevator replacement. Officials noted that the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and no projects for the Bureau of Court Facilities. The committee also discussed lapses and reprogramming of prior appropriations. DAS said the first eight projects approved in 2023 remain under construction and should be extended, while many 2021 projects are delayed because of ARPA-related workload and broader construction backlogs. Members reviewed a 2019 project list and agreed to lapse project number 49, the Spalding roof project, with about $81,000 remaining. DAS also said some small 2019 balances, including courthouse generators, a boiler, cooling and controls, roof and exterior repairs, and the State House Annex elevator, could be redirected through Capital Budget Overview toward the Hillsboro County South Cell Block project. The hearing ended with questions about project schedules, ARPA deadlines, and the division of authority between DoIT and DAS for the ERP system.

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• who are tackling residential development.
• And then on the development demand, I'll provide you with our development pipeline and the demand that
• Like if Marquita's doing development and Naira is doing development, what are those competitive deals
• And what—so it's, I want to see how that develops and how we develop that timeline.
• If you would also really think in terms of— So it's, I want to see how that develops and how we develop

Keywords: 996, all

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• Local opposition continue to slow development.
• This policy would enable development or developers to withdraw cash from existing HCD projects to promote
• back to. original either local jurisdiction or developer or so forth.
• community development to align with the deadlines provided by Housing and Urban Development.
• It will lead to improved efficiency and housing development.

Keywords: 988, house, all