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• The bill defines eligible persons as a child under 18, dependent college age child up to 26, and a disabled
• Beauchamp: has been for years catching 100 percent of kids with this disease and reducing the diagnosis age
• Boomer generation, I'm acutely aware Florida has faced increasing healthcare costs as our population ages
• naturopathic doctors the authority to diagnose and treat any disease or condition of any patient of any age

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They are open access institutions welcoming learners of all ages to help them fulfill their dreams for
• welcoming<00:33:00.080> learners<00:33:00.480> of<00:33:00.799> all<00:33:01.039> ages
• <00:33:01.919> to<00:33:02.240> help welcoming learners of all ages to help welcoming
• learners of all ages to help them<00:33:02.720> fulfill<00:33:03.200> their<00:33:03.519

Keywords: 981, all

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• ADDITIONALLY FOR REGIONS THE IN IN ELIGIBLE AGE WAS 18 AND OVER AND IT WAS ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLEES AND
• THEY HAVE TO BE AGES 18 AND OLDER, BEING ONE OF THE PREENROLLMENT CATEGORIES AND OBTAIN MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY
• APD SINCE THE AGES FEES FOR PRETZELS DISABILITY TO THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS.
• FIRST OF ALL, BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IS A STATEWIDE MEDICAID PLAN SERVICE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 21.

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• So we've now had about 75% of all baby boomers actually reach retirement age.
• by 2030 everybody who's a baby boomer, whether or not they've taken retirement, is going to reach an age
• Florida is continuing to grow, so it's not saying that the other age groups are going to be going negative
• That the other age groups are going to be going negative; it's just that it steps back.

Summary: The committee met to receive Amy Baker’s presentation on Florida’s long-range financial outlook for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-29. Baker said the forecast assumes continued but moderating economic growth, with Florida GDP slowing from recent highs, personal income remaining above average, wages continuing to rise faster than job growth, and population growth eventually slowing as the state approaches 2030 and the baby-boomer cohort fully ages into retirement. She also highlighted weakening housing and real-estate-related revenue, especially documentary stamp collections, along with low consumer sentiment as signs of caution in the outlook. Baker explained that the state’s near-term general revenue picture improved largely because of legislative actions taken in the prior session, including contingency releases, reversions, and other budget adjustments, rather than from major new revenue growth. She said reserves remain strong at nearly $15 billion, or just under 30% of general revenue, with the budget stabilization fund at its constitutional maximum. The main spending pressures identified were critical needs and other high-priority needs, led by a new recurring transfer to the emergency preparedness and response fund and by Medicaid, where rising service costs and medical inflation—especially behavioral analysis costs in managed care—are driving higher expenditures despite lower caseloads and a slightly better federal match. Members questioned the accuracy of the forecast, the Medicaid cost drivers, the treatment of the governor’s emergency fund, federal funding assumptions, and whether recent federal legislation was reflected in the numbers. Baker said the outlook assumes current federal funding paths continue, that the new federal tax/revenue law had not yet been fully incorporated because agencies were still reviewing it, and that the emergency fund line was calculated from recent appropriations without distinguishing specific uses. She also said the vetoed $750 million did not affect the budget stabilization fund because it reverted to unallocated general revenue. No bills were heard, no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentation and discussion.

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• this child care, I wonder what the statistic is on people that leave their children home at an early age
• So they would take the guardianship money for aging and developmental disabilities out of our budget.
• So they would take the guardianship money for aging and developmental disabilities out of our budget.
• I don't know if that would have been in Aging Services or somewhere else. So, Mr.

Bills: SB2399

Keywords: mental health, psychiatric treatment, reimbursement, medical assistance, legislative report, 908, all

Summary: The committee reconvened and first reconsidered House Bill 1612, the aerospace medical and mental health support center bill. Senator Cleary offered an amendment to reduce the general fund appropriation from $500,000 to $250,000 and require the university or project sponsors to find the remaining funding from other sources. The amendment passed, and the bill was then recommended do pass as amended, with members citing concerns about university funding, but others supporting the project as a one-time seed investment. The committee also discussed a possible future FMAP increase beginning October 1, 2026, which could reduce general fund costs by roughly $9 million, though members noted the figures were still preliminary and could be addressed later if needed. The committee then returned to Human Services budget items, including early childhood and child care funding, a community cultural center grant, and several other adjustments. Members discussed reducing the “best in class” amount, changes to child care grants and quality/infrastructure funding, and clarifying that prior child care assistance appropriations were in fact being spent. They also agreed to reduce the 1915(i) Medicaid waiver line by $2 million, with the understanding that the entitlement would still be funded as needed. The committee also considered taking guardianship funding out of House Bill 1012 because a separate bill, Senate Bill 2029, would move that funding elsewhere; members agreed that removing it from the budget could help the overall bill and could be restored if the separate bill failed. Several study amendments were discussed. Senator Cleary proposed adding a maternal health study related to prenatal services, doulas, midwives, and Medicaid, and members expressed support. The committee also discussed a software/case-management study proposal, but the department said it had not requested it and would not support it as presented, so members leaned against advancing it unless the department first evaluated it. Another amendment would authorize the department to work with the city of Grafton on a long-term plan for the LSTC campus and require a report back to the legislature; members supported that as legislative intent. The committee also agreed to remove a truancy study section for later conference discussion, and it reviewed other possible study ideas, including assistive technology, before adjourning to await updated long sheets and bill text.

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• AG, your state's attorney, yeah. But you could say, you could go and give that list.
• So not only there publicly, you could give that list to the AG, and the AG could possibly say, you know
• then determine whether or not that goes to the state's attorneys, and the state's attorneys or the AG

Bills: SB2156

Keywords: campaign finance, disclosure, political contributions, election transparency, North Dakota Century Code, 908, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review HB 2156, which reorganizes North Dakota campaign finance disclosure law by repealing Chapter 16.1 and moving the provisions into a new Chapter 16.2 with mostly technical cross-reference updates. Legislative Council and the Secretary of State’s office walked through the bill section by section, explaining that most language is carried over from current law, with some cleanup to definitions, reporting requirements, public access rules, and filing procedures. The committee discussed how the new chapter would apply to candidates, candidate committees, political committees, political parties, ballot measure groups, and conduits. Several substantive issues were raised and adjusted during the discussion. Members questioned the open-records language for expenditures and contributions over $250, the use of “deposit” versus “receipt” as the reporting trigger, and whether the 48-hour supplemental reporting deadline should be changed to three calendar days; the group ultimately favored keeping 48 hours and using “deposit” consistently. They also clarified reporting dates, including changing one special-election deadline from 40 days to 39 days, and confirmed that balances of campaign funds would be reported but not made publicly available. The Secretary of State’s office also explained that the bill would make late fees public and that the chapter-wide penalty for willful violations remains a Class A misdemeanor. The main policy change debated at length was the late-filing fee schedule. Members expressed concern that the existing penalties were too low to deter intentional non-filers, and after discussion the committee agreed to increase the final late fee from $100 to $500 while keeping the new public posting of delinquent filers. The committee also reviewed an inflation-adjustment provision for reporting thresholds and the “ultimate true source of funds” language, which was described as existing law being carried into the new chapter. The meeting ended with the understanding that additional drafting changes would be made and that the bill would be ready for further committee action later in the week.

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• My school-aged children were given the day off today to watch their dad on TV.
• I attended Catholic schools and I spent my summers from the age of seven.
• The age of 12, working alongside migrant workers on a relative's farm, harvesting produce and learning
• Last summer, I lost my father to cancer at the early age of 69.

Keywords: legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions

Summary: The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.

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• residents lessons in bike safety and maintenance, and an earn-a-bike program that allows people of all ages
• Cakes are filled with flavor, festivity, and the age-old promise of good luck to the one who finds the
• showcases the city's vibrant art scene and offers seasonal treats and one-of-a-kind attractions. of all ages
• 71 miles of accessible paths, ensuring a safe and convenient experience for all trail users. ...all ages

Bills: HB1397, HB1886, HB3088, HB4187, HB4229, HB4230, HB5032, HCR6, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR80, HCR86, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6

Keywords: Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, lifeguard requirements, public beaches, municipalities, county regulations, exemptions, Parks and Wildlife, procurement, goods and services, revenue generation, Texas legislature, historical preservation, Texas Historical Commission, fees, nonprofit organizations, fundraising

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• So, by doing the coronary artery screening, and doing it in anyone over the age of 50 every five years
• Everyone over the age of 50 should have this scan, and if it's positive, then we move on to the next
• I've only met or know of one person who actually was a legislator who had a natural LDL in higher age
• They're amazing and they work with kids at such a young age.

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• If you are under the age of 21, it is illegal to possess a vape.
• I was your age once. I smoked cigarettes. I tried..." I smoked cigarettes. I tried alcohol.
• That aged me a little bit, and I had to explain that.
• stores, despite the fact that our industry has implemented self-regulation, verification, and strict age

Bills: SB210, SB225, HB280, HB287, HB94, HB88, SB157, HB7, HB8, HB42

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• I joined Kappa Alpha Psi in 1962. at age 16. And so Kappa Alpha Psi.
• This group is also active in creating local programs for families with children. from birth to age three
• AG 1474 by Lilloning relating to the prohibited retail sale and provisions of minors over time under
• AG 1475 by C.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Even after the Air Force accepts the final contracted KC-46, the average age of the remaining KC-135
• the ready reserve force has suffered from a reduction in capacity and readiness as a result of the aging
• So you did mention that you have an aging fleet and there is the possibility of your purchasing used
• term, yes, obviously, I think we need to create a capability for shipbuilding because you have an aging

Keywords: Transcom, logistics, military readiness, air refueling, KC-135, KC-46, strategic infrastructure, geopolitical threats, Alaska

Summary: During this meeting, the committee hosted an extensive discussion on the operations and logistical challenges facing the U.S. Transportation Command (Transcom). General Reid provided testimony on key areas including the importance of maintaining robust logistical capabilities in contested environments, particularly in relation to geopolitical threats posed by adversarial nations. Various members emphasized the necessity for modernization of the air refueling fleet, addressing issues such as the readiness of the KC-135 and the procurement of the next-generation KC-46 aircraft, which has experienced delays and technical challenges. The dialogue further extended to the strategic importance of U.S. ports and transportation infrastructure, especially in regions like Alaska which play a crucial role in military logistics and power projection.

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• admired civically with the passing of Jill Diane Warranty Glover of Double Oak, Texas at the young age
• With nearly 565,000 under the age of 25. institutions including the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Members, as a former president of my local FFA chapter in high school the son of an ag teacher and as
• a former ag teacher myself it's an honor to welcome the future farmers of america the ffa and its outstanding

Keywords: legislation, testimonies, committee meeting, public interest, bills

Summary: The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.

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• admired civically with the passing of Jill Diane Warranty Glover of Double Oak, Texas at the young age
• The valley is home to around 1.4 million residents. with nearly 565,000 under the age of 25. institutions
• . speaker members as a former president of my local FFA chapter in high school school the son of an ag
• teacher and as a former ag teacher myself it's an honor to welcome the future farmers of America, the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• youth and immigrants and refugees and just as an engagement Consumers, families, parents, transition-aged
• Cayenne has served more than 2,400 transitional-age youth, ages 15 to 26, across 34 California counties
• The members who are subject to premiums are, again, individuals 19 years of age through 59, non-pregnant
• Hi, I'm Thomas Lovinger, CEO of Golden Age Dental Care.
• Hi, I'm Thomas Lovinger, CEO of Golden Age Dental Care.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our challenge, as you can see in the approaching middle-age graph, which we should probably relabel the
• sliding-less-gracefully past-middle-age graph, illustrates our problem well.
• ><00:44:44.560> graph,<00:44:45.440> which<00:44:45.680> we approaching middle age
• <00:44:49.520> graph, than gracefully past middle age graph, than gracefully past middle age
• in the 60s and 70s um I can of age in the 60s and 70s um I can appreciate<00:55:39.680> how<00

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee opened with quorum and decorum reminders, then approved the minutes from February 26, 2026. Members briefly set aside a planned follow-up on GO students from Minnesota State after being told the questions had been fully answered, and moved on to Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College’s storm damage presentation. Bemidji State President John Hoffman and facilities staff described the June 21 derecho that hit Bemidji, causing widespread roof, window, tree, and infrastructure damage across both campuses and the surrounding community. Hoffman said the institutions were already recovering from pandemic-era enrollment and budget losses, but had improved new student enrollment, retention, fundraising, and deficits before the storm. He emphasized that the campuses were well insured, but that restoring the tree canopy and campus character would take far longer than repairing buildings. Facilities worker Brent Steinmets gave a personal account of the storm response and cleanup, describing days of chainsaw work, debris removal, window repairs, and stump grinding, and noting that many employees were also dealing with damage at their own homes. Members asked what kind of funding request was being made, and Hoffman said Chair Duran was preparing a bill tied to the storm damage and reforestation needs, while alumni had already raised more than $80,000 through a “Replanting Our Roots” campaign. He said the institutions had spent about $50,000 in deductible costs and another $25,000 in unreimbursable overtime, and had hired a landscape architect to plan reforestation. Members also asked about enrollment growth and staffing reductions; Hoffman said overall enrollment was up a little more than 2% since fall 2022, new student enrollment had risen 17%, NTC headcount was up 75%, and the campuses had reduced about 30% of instructional faculty and close to 30% of overall employees while reorganizing programs and administration. Discussion also focused on preserving liberal arts and applied liberal arts offerings, with Hoffman saying the institutions were emphasizing critical thinking, communication, citizenship, interdisciplinarity, and human intelligence alongside workforce training. No vote was taken on the storm-related funding proposal during the meeting.

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• Uh, under the current statute, they had to be at legal age to come into that area.
• had to be at legal age to come into<00:52:24.160> that<00:52:24.400> area.
• point in time we dropped the legal age point in time we dropped the legal age to<00:53:29.040>
• Signage-wise, the age restriction poster is still by law at that premise. great questions.
• :15.359> poster<01:05:16.000> is wise, the age restriction poster is wise, the age restriction

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a liquor-related amendment correcting an earlier drafting error that had accidentally removed enhanced penalties for death-related over-service from the statute. Members explained that the language had already been enacted briefly before being deleted by mistake, and the amendment simply restored the prior penalty provisions. The committee voted unanimously in favor. A second liquor amendment followed, concerning VFW and similar veterans’ clubs. The revised language would allow a veteran or member to sign in a limited number of under-21 guests, with testimony emphasizing that this was meant for small events and would mirror existing restaurant rules requiring a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse. There was extended debate about whether private clubs were sufficiently public, whether towns could tighten liquor rules locally, and whether enforcement would be effective. Liquor enforcement testified that municipalities must approve licenses, only four minors could be signed in at once under a member’s signature, age-restriction signage remains required, and clubs often report violations themselves to protect their licenses. The amendment was ultimately approved unanimously, and the subcommittee then moved into executive session. In executive session, HB 186, relating to cannabis legalization, regulation, and appropriations, was recommended ought to pass on a 10-7 vote, with a minority report noted. HB 241, relating to treatment alternatives to opioids, was then supported with amendment 2990 and recommended ought to pass as amended; the bill was described as expanding access to non-opioid, non-surgical, and non-medication pain treatments, while the amendment clarified Insurance Department procedures and educational materials. That bill was placed on the consent calendar unanimously. HB 297, concerning access by self-funded employer health plans to claims data, was also recommended ought to pass with amendment 2987 and then ought to pass as amended unanimously; supporters said it would let employers opt in to deidentified claims data, improve transparency, and preserve privacy. It too was placed on the consent calendar unanimously. The committee then considered HB 312, dealing with student-athlete name, image, and likeness compensation, and voted to send it to interim study. Members said the issue remained too uncertain because of ongoing federal and NCAA developments, and that interim study would keep the committee’s options open without killing the bill. The motion was supported as a way to continue monitoring the issue for future action.

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• question is, if a person is accused of animal cruelty and they're listed in this database, is this age
• And sometimes they're not yet at school age, so you need daycare.
• Every six days, a child under the age of 10 is killed by an unintentional shooting.
• Every six days, a child under the age of 10 is killed by an unintentional shooting.
• Every six days, a child under the age of 10 is killed by an unintentional shooting.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and heard several member introductions before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up SB 200/HB 295 on a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan, which directs DEP to develop a statewide recycling strategy by 2026 with stakeholder input and a three-year implementation roadmap; the House bill was substituted and passed 38-0. Senators then approved CS/CS/SB 492 on mitigation banking and land development after adopting two McLean amendments, including one on out-of-service credits and another incorporating phosphate mining lands provisions; the bill passed 35-3 after debate over possible constitutional issues. CS/SB 494 on aggravated animal cruelty was also amended and substituted with the House companion to add a searchable FDLE database of convicted animal abusers and a sentencing multiplier, with an agriculture-related exemption; it passed 37-0. The Senate next passed CS/CS/SB 500/HB 711 creating the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism, including training and coordinated alert procedures, with a House amendment to align implementation timing and funding; it passed 37-0. CS/CS/SB 524/HB 1089 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening tests and passed 36-0. CS/CS/SB 592/HB 393 revised the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program by lowering approval thresholds, clarifying eligibility and ownership issues, and adding sliding-door wind-driven rain mitigation devices; it passed 37-0 after discussion about funding and insurance premium credits. CS/SB 742/HB 1145 on workforce education allowed charter schools direct access to grant funding and expanded money-back guarantees for certain programs, and it passed 37-0. CS/CS/SB 822/HB 443 on charter schools generated extensive debate and multiple amendments, including a Jones amendment requiring parent acknowledgment of school rules; the bill would expand charter autonomy, reporting flexibility, enrollment capacity, and governance provisions, and it was placed on the calendar for third reading after the amendment process. Later, the Senate passed HB 827 on a statewide study of automation and workforce impact, which would examine job displacement, wages, vulnerable regions, and training needs, by a 35-0 vote. It also passed CS/CS/SB 964/HB 181 on parole guidelines, CS/SB 976/HB 901 on court-appointed psychologists, and CS/SB 1084/HB 1451 on sexual cyber harassment and digitally forged intimate images, all unanimously. CS/CS/SB 1156 on a Home Health Aid for Medically Fragile Children Program was amended to clarify training requirements and passed 37-0 after supportive debate about helping parents care for medically fragile children. Finally, CS/CS/CS/SB 1240/HB 1091 on substance abuse and mental health care was amended to allow designated facilities to retain certain stabilized patients during the 72-hour involuntary examination period and passed 37-0. Several other bills were temporarily postponed, and the chamber also recognized guests and interns throughout the session.

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• Did you know that depending on the age, parents are not notified or even aware that their children are
• And, Speaker, gentlemen, that's my age category. That's my husband's age category.
• And that's most of the Indigenous members who I work with here in this legislature's age category.
• For individuals eligible under federal Native American status of all ages.
• Didn't cover a certain age group of people. Am I correct, gentlelady?

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• which include, in statute, employees of the NRCS, Minnesota certified crop advisors, or someone with ag
• Section three includes or adds the ag water quality credit to the computation section and statute that
• First, in our view, the ag water quality program is a nation-leading program that has a lot of buy-in
• that was two years ago, so, um, really an unfair thing to happen on those farms, and it shocked the ag
• We're trying to figure out how to get them into the ag classification, and so that's what that bill is

Keywords: 1187, senate, all