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• The clerk will give the bill its third reading. House File 1163 was given its third reading.
• The clerk will give the bill a third reading. House File 1255 was given its third reading.
• The clerk will give the bill its third reading. House File 1295 was given its third reading.
• Third reading.
• Representative Elkins: This is the fourth and final one. Any further discussion?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, currently the final ordinance.
• I'm reading my notes, so currency. I'm reading my notes, so excuse<00:35:21.359> me.
• actually read and interpret the data. actually read and interpret the data.
• So, I'd like to make a final point.
• a final point. a final point.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'm sorry, I just read 'does' as 'does not.' That's my bad. Art skipped a second there.
• And then finally, just this is Esri.
• The final item is rent of land and buildings.
• In your e-books are several exhibits to include how to read the PSA, PSR, an overview of how to read
• So, um, I'll read the...

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• Senator Matthews, any final All right. Senator Matthews, any final comment? comment? comment?
• Senator Drazkowski, any final words? Senator Drazkowski, any final words?
• is an important step in finally is an important step in finally acknowledging<01:04:23.240> those
• So, um any final words from you, Senator Kunesh?
• <02:02:49.960> the think it's intended so I read the think it's intended so I read the statute

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• FINALLY WE WILL CONSIDER A NUMBER OF AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 120 PREPARED BY STAFF AND SENATOR GRALL THAT
• OF PLACEMENT AND RESIDENCY CRITERIA AND THIS IS AN EXTENSIVE LIST AND I AM GOING TO GO ON BUT NOT READ
• A FINAL DISABILITY INDIVIDUAL BUDGET WAIVER SERVICES AND FINALLY A FINAL RULE UP FOR OBJECTION IS DEVELOPMENT
• FINALLY RULE 6241.402. THIS IS THE CONDITIONS FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE.
• Overdorf: FINAL QUESTIONS.

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• The blessing of three-hour debates on the floor is you can read these things.
• Let's see, sorry, I actually read it the whole thing.
• Let's go ahead and get to the Bill and then if you could read out the amendment number, please.
• And finally, Mr. Chairman, it allows tribes to fully control the destiny of their children.
• I think probably at 10:30, it'll be our final meeting, Mr. Chairman.

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• We're still finalizing budget February.
• I won't read that to you. You can read.
• I won't read that to victive kin is.
• I won't read that to you.<00:48:43.760> You<00:48:43.920> can<00:48:44.079> read.
• You can read. Um but again once u a you. You can read.

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Summary: The committee first approved the minutes, then heard a lengthy presentation from the Department for Public Health on Kentucky’s rural health transformation plan and related budget questions. Commissioner John Langfeld said the state received a $212.9 million federal award, one of the larger awards nationally, and outlined five focus areas: maternal and infant health, integrated EMS/trauma response, behavioral health and substance use disorder, oral health, and chronic disease prevention with an emphasis on obesity and diabetes. He stressed that the effort is intended to be integrated, data-driven, and sustainable, and that the federal funds cannot be used for new construction, clinician salaries, research and development, EHR replacement, or to pay for currently billable services. He also said the program carries accountability requirements and that funds can be clawed back if milestones are not met. Members pressed for clarification on duplication with other budget requests, sustainability after the five-year funding period, and how success would be measured. Langfeld said he was not aware of any duplicate funding with the department’s additional budget requests and said the rural health funds were separate from those requests. He also said the program will be tracked through specific metrics and timelines, using both execution measures and outcome measures such as readmissions, with more rapid-cycle feedback to allow course correction. Representative Fleming raised concerns about possible overlap with navigator funding and asked for more detail on the budget breakdown; Langfeld said a detailed line-item budget had been prepared but was still awaiting final CMS approval before release, and that he would explore sharing more information once restrictions were lifted. The committee then heard from the Kentucky State Public Health Laboratory about a request for a new central lab expansion. The presenter described the current 35-year-old facility as outdated and constrained by aging infrastructure, obsolete equipment, deferred maintenance, and inadequate space, and said the lab performs critical work with no in-state alternative for many services, including newborn screening, select-agent and biosafety level 3 testing, animal necropsy for rabies, genetic sequencing, environmental and food safety testing, and response to emerging infectious diseases. The project is already in design phase C, expected to finish in mid-April, with construction funding sought at roughly $276 million on top of about $35 million already approved for design. Members asked about long-term operating costs, backup arrangements, and whether the current facility would remain in use; the presenter said the current lab would continue to be used by the department while other divisions move into vacated space, and that the lab has mutual-aid agreements with the Southeast Consortium and universities for contingency support. Finally, the Department for Community Based Services began its budget presentation on SNAP and relative caregiver issues. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and budget director Misty Sammons identified the governor’s recommended budget items tied to new federal requirements under HR1, including changes affecting payment error rates. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended.

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• We've had our methane rules that, if you read Missy Curry's op-ed, we are really doing well with that
• I think I'll start by reading and commending Madam Pro Tem for following our Constitution.
• If you read that overburdened community definition, there it is.
• Madam Chair, we've defined them in the bill; you can read them.
• and it reads on line 17.

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• Item number two, reading of the journal.
• Item number two, reading of the journal.
• House Bill having passed third reading House Bill having passed third reading in<00:16:43.759>
• Said bills passed third reading.
• Said bills passed third reading. cast? Said bills passed third reading.

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• , without reading the book, that we have to do it.
• The final $10 million are for IT modernization costs.
• I will be submitting from my office what I was going to read to you.
• Finally, treatment plans are individually tailored.
• I am not going to read from that.

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Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• And I want to say one final thing about the companies.
• We look forward to read. for your recommendation.
• And when the order is granted, they believe they are finally safe.
• It took nearly a year before law enforcement finally removed his guns.
• A medical condition, I finally got a response by a human, and so I'm happy.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill. AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations. The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.

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• And finally, as chief engineer.
• And finally, as chief engineer.
• I read the cost.
• I read the cost.
• I read the cost.