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• an open records request to CAC Texas, and they promptly sought an attorney General's opinion under Chapter
• Chapter 551 of the Government Code lays out how Open Meetings Act has to apply.
• So within chapter 551, it spells it out, it's actually DIR, which is through the state, that necessitates
• So in the Family Code chapter 264 410, it already lays out that if CAC of Texas enters into a contract

Bills: HB 2510, HB 3589, HB 4611, HB 4655, HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4670, HB 4700, HB 4730, HB 4798, HB 4838, HB 5136, HB 5243, HB 5302, HB 5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• an open records request to CAC Texas, and they promptly sought an Attorney General's opinion under Chapter
• With regards to open meetings and why it's not feasible, Chapter 4. 551 of the Government Code lays out
• So within Chapter 551, it spells it out.
• Chapter 264.4.10 already lays out that if the CAC of Texas enters into a contract with Comal County CAC

Bills: HB2510, HB3589, HB4611, HB4655, HB4665, HB4666, HB4670, HB4700, HB4730, HB4798, HB4838, HB5136, HB5243, HB5302, HB5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• But that program was embedded in the nursing home statute, Chapter 400.
• assisted living facilities, along with adult family care homes and adult daycare centers, out of Chapter
• Homes and adult daycare centers out of Chapter 400 and created its own statute, Chapter 400.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require hospital emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, staff training, child-sized equipment and medications, a pediatric care coordinator, and participation in a national pediatric readiness assessment. The bill was reported favorably after no public opposition. CS/SB 1224, aligning Florida law with federal requirements for paramedics to administer controlled substances under physician or nurse practitioner direction, also drew supportive testimony from the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring coverage of continuous glucose monitors under both pharmacy and durable medical equipment benefits, was likewise reported favorably after brief support from AARP. The committee then considered CS/SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by defining certain conditions as chronic diseases, creating a statewide registry, and requiring screening and training in hospitals, surgical centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Family members and blood clot advocates strongly supported the bill, but assisted living representatives objected to being included, arguing the bill would impose unrealistic medical expectations and liability on residential care facilities. Senators also raised concerns about the assisted living provisions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said more changes were likely later. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with recovery residences and treatment centers, was amended to reduce the number of active patients from 500 to 300 and then reported favorably after extensive debate over zoning, clustering, neighborhood impacts, and access to recovery housing. CS/SB 1050, which expands the developmental disabilities pilot program and creates an adult pathways waiver option, generated the most extensive testimony. Supporters said it would help reduce the long APD waitlist and expand services, while many families and advocates warned against managed care, citing provider shortages, weak oversight, and the importance of consumer-directed care. Committee members emphasized that participation is voluntary and that people can disenroll, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening and level-two screening requirements, and CS/SB 1578, expanding breast cancer screening coverage, were both reported favorably with little opposition. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations; after an amendment expanding the committee from three to five members, it was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1240, updating DCF substance abuse and mental health procedures including 988, methadone assessment, forensic evaluators, and Baker Act transfer timing, was amended and reported favorably after debate over transfer deadlines and facility responsibilities. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at improving Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates by tightening program standards, requiring exit exams and remediation, mandating reporting and inspections, and limiting accreditation extensions. A strike-all amendment was introduced that would also require certain low-performing programs to offer a three-month graduate preceptorship. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full debate and final action are completed.

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• Section 8 codifies the program in Chapter 462A as an ongoing program to be administered by a community
• Section 8 codifies the program in<00:18:56.080> chapter<00:18:56.480> 462A<00:18:57.440
• 57.600> an<00:18:57.760> ongoing<00:18:58.160> program<00:18:58.559> to in chapter
• 462A as an ongoing program to in chapter 462A as an ongoing program to be<00:18:58.960> administered

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm the state coordinator of the Minnesota chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association.
• I'm the state coordinator of the brace I'm the state coordinator of the Minnesota<00:14:05.040> chapter
• of<00:14:05.600> the<00:14:05.720> National<00:14:06.079> Fire Minnesota chapter
• of the National Fire Minnesota chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Sprinkler Sprinkler Association

Keywords: 1183, house

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• finally, our senior fraud team, which also sits in our enforcement division, is given authority under Chapter
• and they are um given<00:07:17.680> Authority<00:07:18.080> Under<00:07:18.319> chapter
• <00:07:19.160> 45a<00:07:20.160> to given Authority Under chapter 45a to given Authority
• Under chapter 45a to place<00:07:20.639> holds<00:07:21.080> on<00:07:21.520> transactions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• state parks archaeologist also works with them to ensure that things are done in compliance with Chapter
• 00:34:19.320> in<00:34:19.520> compliance<00:34:20.200> with<00:34:20.720> chapter
• know they're in compliance with chapter know they're in compliance with chapter 6E<00:34:22.040>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused on Senate Bill 4, which would transfer stewardship of Mauna ʻAla from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Committee chairs opened the meeting with housekeeping and noted the hearing was live-streamed, with a two-minute limit for testimony. Director Don Chang of the Board of Land and Natural Resources said DLNR had been working with OHA and had agreed to transfer certain lands subject to due diligence, including Kahana Valley and a parcel in Waimānalo, but urged the committee to finalize those mutually agreed parcels before taking on something new. He also described the current arrangement at Mauna ʻAla as a collaborative one involving the state and the royal trusts, with the state handling routine maintenance and the trusts contributing to larger repairs and improvements on a project-by-project basis rather than through direct annual appropriations. Testimony was mixed. Supporters argued that OHA is better positioned to steward the site because of its cultural mission, Native Hawaiian governance, and ability to protect sacred places with greater cultural competency and accountability. Several speakers emphasized that Mauna ʻAla is not a state park and should be cared for by those with direct cultural ties and experience, and some cited OHA’s recent financial reforms and partnerships as reasons for confidence. Others, including representatives of the Daughters and Sons of the Hawaiian Warriors Makakoa, opposed the bill, citing concerns about OHA’s past financial management, transparency, and the need for more public information and testimony before any transfer. One testifier also argued the land transfer itself was unlawful and rooted in the history of the overthrow and annexation. Members and testifiers also discussed the historical role of the royal trusts and family caretakers at Mauna ʻAla, with one descendant describing a long family stewardship and supporting OHA only if amended language preserved checks and balances and protected iwi and burial grounds. Another speaker said the family recognized James Mayo as kahu of Mauna ʻAla and supported the bill because prior DLNR efforts had not sufficiently protected traditional and customary rights. The hearing ended after public testimony and committee questions, with no vote or final action taken in the portion provided.

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• continued that rental property involves the relationship between landlords and tenants, governed by Chapter
• She also noted housing cooperatives, which have a new chapter in law, Chapter 308C.
• Davis then turned to Housing Finance programs and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, noting that Chapter

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Housing Finance and Policy Committee met for an informational session with no bills taken up and no votes or formal actions. Members and staff introduced themselves, and Chair Speno said the committee would focus on understanding housing policy and barriers to building more homes, noting Minnesota’s housing shortage and the need to support both single-family and multifamily construction. House Research analyst Mary Davis and House Fiscal analyst Katrina Heimark gave an overview of the committee’s jurisdiction and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s programs and funding streams. Davis outlined areas the committee may hear about, including real estate law, landlord-tenant law, manufactured home parks, housing cooperatives, zoning, property taxes, and MHFA programs. Heimark described MHFA’s five main budget areas—development and redevelopment, housing stability, homeownership assistance, preservation, and resident/organization support—and reviewed recent appropriations, emphasizing that much of the large 2024–25 funding was one-time money and that ongoing base funding is lower in 2026–27. Members asked several questions about how prior appropriations were spent, whether unused funds return to the general fund, and whether funds can be repurposed. Heimark said transferred funds generally are not returned to the general fund if unspent, but are expected to be used for the purposes outlined in the appropriation; she also said she had requested more detailed expenditure information from the agency and would follow up. Questions also focused on who benefits from programs such as rental housing rehabilitation and the affordable rental investment fund, with the testifiers explaining that most MHFA programs are targeted to low- and moderate-income households and that income eligibility varies by program. The committee also discussed the new metro-area sales tax revenue dedicated to housing, with members requesting more detail on reporting, oversight, and allowable uses.

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• which is 250 feet from the reference line known as the buffer zone, is proposed to be authorized by chapter
• <00:47:12.520> be<00:47:12.880> authorized<00:47:13.520> by<00:47:13.720> chapter
• proposed to be authorized by chapter proposed to be authorized by chapter 751 751 751 79b 79b 79b

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The bill contains 14 sections related to workers' compensation in chapters 79, 175A, and 176.
• The bill contains 14 sections related to workers' compensation in chapters 79, 175A, and 176.
• And finally, section 14 repeals items from chapter 79 that are related to the reorganization of the WC
• And finally, section 14 repeals items And finally, section 14 repeals items from<00:25:43.440> chapter
• 79 that are related to the from chapter 79 that are related to the reorganization<00:25:46.640> of

Bills: HF4862, HF4598

Keywords: apprenticeship, education, teacher training, grant program, labor and industry, workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician

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• Today, I am here representing the Minnesota chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as
• <00:42:12.240> of On behalf of the Minnesota chapter of On behalf of the Minnesota chapter
• Chapter two is, “Forgive us for your death.”
• Chapter two is a DPT a shot in the dark.
• Chapter two is forgive<01:18:42.960> us<01:18:43.160> for<01:18:43.280> your<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Yeah, I think it was Chapter 13 or some state statute, and I heard the Commissioner allude to that.
• <00:12:45.200> what<00:12:45.320> I<00:12:45.440> heard<00:12:46.440> Chapter
• <00:12:46.880> 13<00:12:47.440> or I think it what I heard Chapter 13 or I think it
• what I heard Chapter 13 or some<00:12:47.839> There's<00:12:48.080> some<00:12:48.400>
• that allows for the in its chapter that allows for the conversion<01:30:26.000> of<01:30:26.120

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And also, we suggest that Chapter 302D, the chapter relating to charter schools, be amended to add a
• And also, we suggest that Chapter 302D, the chapter relating to charter schools, be amended to add a
• It's a statewide organization, um, legislated into law by Chapter 8.
• <02:03:35.599> Um um legislated into law by chapter 8.
• Um um legislated into law by chapter 8.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2485, which would require cardiovascular screening for student athletes. The Department of Education and Department of Health said they support the bill’s intent but noted that many screenings are already part of existing school-entry and well-child exams. The Attorney General’s office asked for clarifying language on who performs the screenings, where results go, how “positive findings” are defined, how referrals would work, and whether funding would be appropriated if DOE must hire health professionals. The American Heart Association strongly supported the bill, citing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and arguing that sports physicals are an effective opportunity for early detection. No vote was taken, and the committee moved on after testimony. The committee then heard HB 89, concerning a school psychologist working group and possible licensing or credentialing of school psychologists. The Department of Education and Board of Psychology supported the measure. The Hawaii Psychological Association said it supports licensing school psychologists but asked to be included in the working group, arguing it is an important stakeholder. The Hawaii Association of School Psychologists opposed including HPA, saying the issue is between school psychologists and DCCA and that HPA is not part of their organization. Testimony and discussion focused on the long-running disagreement over whether school psychologists should be regulated under the Board of Psychology or another mechanism, and on title protection and scope of practice. No action was reported during this portion. The committee also took up HB 2445, relating to standardized emergency responses for immigration enforcement at or near schools. The Department of Education said it already issued internal law-enforcement guidance and questioned whether the bill was necessary, while also raising concerns about the bill’s 1,000-foot buffer language and the limits of school authority over activity off campus. The Board of Education echoed those concerns and suggested the bill may need clearer definitions. Supporters, including the White Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and an attorney testifying on Know Your Rights training, argued that recent federal changes have increased ICE activity near schools and that a law is needed to ensure clear, public protocols, staff training, and family protections. A student testifier said the measure was a top priority of the state student council. The transcript ends during testimony, with no vote or final committee action shown.

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• SWCDs are special purpose units of local government organized under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103C.
• 477A as an efficient and in uh chapter 477A as an efficient and effective<01:24:26.000> way<01
• There are two sections of law in chapter 342.
• <01:46:24.080> And<01:46:24.400> I've sections of law in chapter 342.
• And I've sections of law in chapter 342.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• Unlike other chapter 13 records, many real property records have already been widely disseminated, and
• Unlike other chapter 13 records, many real property records have already been widely disseminated, and
• She said that, with respect to that information, there is a limit in chapter 13 and that proof would
• <01:55:47.320> 13<01:55:48.320> and there is a a limit in chapter 13 and there is a
• a limit in chapter 13 and that<01:55:49.440> proof<01:55:49.840> would<01:55:50.080>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 23:02.080> the The staff explanation continued that the line refers to one of the laws or chapters
• We create a new chapter of law for Education Innovation programs, just like we have a chapter dedicated
• <00:34:33.720> create<00:34:33.960> a<00:34:34.119> new<00:34:34.399> chapter
• <00:34:34.720> of education and we create a new chapter of education and we create a new chapter
• My name is Katina Taylor, and I am the president of the ESP's chapter of the Minneapolis Federation of

Bills: HF6, HF52, HF53

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

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• 2023 legislative session, state law was passed to address competency proceedings that were added to chapter
• competency proceedings that were added competency proceedings that were added to<01:10:10.199> chapter
• 611 under the new process now to chapter 611 under the new process now individuals<01:10:14.280>
• For example, forensic navigators are required to report pretrial violations to the court under chapter
• 611 but DCT is not authorized chapter 611 but DCT is not authorized under<01:12:08.719> the<01

Keywords: 1183, house

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• are going to be coded in section 126C.10, referendum and English learner formulas are coded also in chapter
• :13:39.639> but<01:13:39.760> not<01:13:39.880> in<01:13:40.040> that chapter
• 126c but but not in that chapter 126c but but not in that particular<01:13:40.560> section<01
• that, I'm glad to take any questions from members or let you discuss at your leisure. be found in chapter
• 16b sections 97 be found in chapter 16b sections 97 through through through 981<01:46:02.520> and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Intermunicipal authorities created under this chapter have no independent taxing power.
• Intermunicipal authorities created under this chapter have no independent taxing power.
• Intermunicipal authorities created under this chapter have no independent taxing power.
• So this is just creating a new chapter, uh, 53H after 53G.
• So this is going to be chapter 53H. >> But it doesn't say RSA 53. It just says RSA.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We wish you all the best in your next chapter. Thank you.
• best in your next chapter. Thank you. best in your next chapter. Thank you.
• congressional disapproval under Chapter congressional disapproval under Chapter 8<02:20:55.200><
• Res. 140, providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of
• congressional disapproval under chapter congressional disapproval under chapter 8<06:05:07.440><

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