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• <00:03:28.959> community autism centers, integrated community autism centers, integrated community
• ,<00:04:06.239> Judge director of program integrity, Judge director of program integrity,
• But when we talked about some of the incentive structures and some of the structural issues that have
• , eliminating those structural structure, eliminating those structural uh<01:47:10.320> vulnerabilities
• > we a structural incentive structure that we a structural incentive structure that we the<01:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• bylaws and operations to reflect our new multi-campus structure.
• bylaws and operations to reflect our new multi-campus structure. which are integrating bylaws and operations
• to reflect our new multi-campus structure.
• Integration. Thank you. Integration.
• student success has made the integration much easier.

Summary: The joint Assembly Higher Education and Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the future of the California State University system, with opening remarks emphasizing CSU’s major role in California’s economy, workforce, and degree production. Chairs and members said the hearing was intended to inform 2026 budget decisions and to examine three main issues: declining enrollment at some campuses, cost controls and possible consolidation, and oversight of recent state investments at campuses such as Humboldt and Sonoma. The meeting was briefly delayed by microphone and sound problems before reconvening. The first panel featured CSU Academic Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Boyd and Cal State Student Association Vice President Katie Karam. Boyd urged the Legislature to protect academic freedom, strengthen faculty governance, provide stable ongoing funding, end unfunded mandates, support student food and housing security, fund flexible course schedules, improve transfer systems such as ASSIST, avoid over-centralizing academic programs, protect immigrant students, and expand intersegmental collaboration. Karam said students are feeling the effects of budget shortfalls through fewer course sections, reduced advising and services, longer time to degree, and tuition pressure, and she called for transparency, meaningful student involvement in budget decisions, and sustained state investment rather than cuts that harm the student experience. The second panel covered enrollment management and included CSU Chancellor’s Office and campus administrators from Chico State, Cal State L.A., and San Diego State. Dr. Delcy Perez said CSU Forward and the new systemwide enrollment plan are aimed at expanding access, aligning programs with workforce needs, and increasing resident enrollment; she reported systemwide enrollment gains and strong application numbers, including a direct-admissions pilot that expanded from Riverside to more campuses. Campus representatives described local recruitment and retention strategies, including early outreach to high school students, community college partnerships, guaranteed admission programs, and expanded advising and student support. San Diego State highlighted record enrollment and high demand, while Cal State L.A. described efforts to recover from impaction and rebuild enrollment. Members pressed CSU officials on the accuracy of enrollment data, the gap between funded targets and actual enrollment, and the system’s reallocation formula. CSU staff explained that campuses below target will see a 5% ongoing reallocation beginning in 2026-27, with one-time reserve funding also being directed to campuses that can grow, and that fiscal health reviews have been completed for 21 of 22 campuses. Legislators also asked about turnaround plans required by the budget act; CSU said those plans are being developed and will be shared in the spring after campus consultation. No formal votes were taken.

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• We must ensure we have integrity in that process.
• This Isn't about ballot integrity; it is about ballot control.
• This is the reason we're doing This: the integrity is gone.
• We are going into structured debate on HB 575.
• This bill raises a complex issue on historical integrity.

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• It includes over 900 physical structures.
• We have over 900 physical structures.
• <00:08:34.640> So mechanical and structural systems.
• So mechanical and structural systems.
• We integrate with the Finance Cabinet's financial system, EMARS.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard capital plan presentations from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, the Personnel Cabinet, and the School Facilities Construction Commission. The Justice Cabinet described its large portfolio of more than 900 facilities across the state and said decades of underfunded maintenance have created a backlog of repairs. Requested projects included a high-acuity mental health treatment facility for juvenile justice youth, two female detention centers to support the regional detention model, major corrections repairs and replacements, a new kitchen at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, a new dormitory at the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women, completion of a new Eastern Kentucky prison, DOCJT training facility upgrades in Richmond and Madisonville, State Police radio system replacement and post construction, a combined Frankfort headquarters/Post 12 facility, and expanded crime lab and storage capacity. When asked about the high cost of the EKCC kitchen project, staff said construction inside an operating facility raises costs and that building a new adjacent kitchen would be more economical in the long run. The panel also asked about Fish and Wildlife officers training at DOCJT; staff said they do and that the training is funded through the CLEFT fund. The Justice Cabinet also said the recently enacted Senate Bill 4’s AI inventory and registry requirements would be part of its enterprise application and AI inventory system work. The Personnel Cabinet requested funding to replace CHRIS, the state’s human resources and payroll system, which supports payroll and benefits for about 48,000 employees and the Kentucky Employee Health Plan for roughly 192,000 members. Staff said the current SAP-based system went live in 2011, is approaching end of support in 2030, and has not received functionality enhancements since 2016. They said the replacement is estimated at $151 million, with most of the cost tied to professional services and software, and that the project would begin in July 2026, go live by July 2030, and require a stabilization period through 2032. In response to questions about outsourcing payroll or reusing existing systems, staff said the complexity of state HR, payroll, tax updates, and integrations with other agencies makes outsourcing or partial reuse impractical. The School Facilities Construction Commission introduced its role in helping all 171 school districts address unmet facility needs, focusing on core school facilities such as roofs and elementary buildings rather than athletic projects. No votes or formal actions were taken during the excerpted discussion; the meeting consisted of presentations, explanations of requested projects, and member questions.

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• This includes integrated education and training, as well as non-credit certificate programs.
• The first program is Integrated Education and Training, or IET.
• I just think it needs to be an integrated part of the program.
• Could you explain closed loop referral system versus data integration sharing.
• The data integration system could also do that, but it is a little more detailed.

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• In short, it puts a formal structure in place to improve coordination, accountability, and decision-making
• <00:01:46.520> in In short, it puts a formal structure in In short, it puts a formal structure
• We deserve a modern eligibility platform that is efficient, reliable, and built with program integrity
• can maintain their program integrity can maintain their program integrity overall. overall. overall
• committee to plan for an integrated committee to plan for an integrated human<00:25:35.480> services

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We would also note that the credit for prior learning budget proposal would ensure seamless integration
• Additional funding for credit for prior learning will support the critical infrastructure to integrate
• The collaborative ERP would develop an integrated technology foundation that includes student finance
• And data with a wide variety and diverse array of customizations, integrations, and accessibility or
• They were hesitant to take on that liability without knowing that particular structure, which delayed

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IS THE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE YOU HAVE ON THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE TO REPLACE IT.
• TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM, THE INSURED VALUE OF THE STRUCTURE HAS TO BE LESS THEN $700,000.
• I'LL GIVE YOU A QUICK OVERVIEW OF KIND OF HOW WE ARE STRUCTURED.
• AND WE STARTED THE INTEGRATION TESTING ON THE PREVIOUS SLIDE WE HAD 170 DIFFERENT AEROSPACE FILES, 60
• WITH DIFFERENT BANKS FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES, EVERY BILL WE PAY WE ARE INTEGRATING FOR A WARRANT, ALL

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• And then the Fort Sumner Public Library integrated They integrated financial literacy into their summer
• They've integrated that into their programming.
• But anyway, I know that's not how it's structured.
• Service integration hub.
• Our regulatory structure is actively discouraging small business growth.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The statute's failure stems from several structural defects.
• We have a dues structure based on population, which is really a very minimal fee structure.
• I would say that our market structure makes it more challenging, given that you see it in the integrated
• And what about the relationship between the, you know, the integrator, the battery integrator, and you
• We are also seeing structural shifts in costs.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• precipice of finally creating a bipartisan legislative framework for both stable coins and market structure
• Turning to market structure, I'm excited to work with Chairman Scott.
• forward to having an in-depth policy conversation about the intricacies of stablecoin and market structure
• Last June, the House passed a market structure bill with strong bipartisan support.
• protection, security. and market integrity.

Keywords: Digital Assets, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Legislation, Bipartisan, Consumer Protection, Regulatory Framework, Financial Innovation, Testimony

Summary: The inaugural meeting of the Digital Assets Subcommittee brought a wave of excitement and anticipation regarding the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. Chair Lummis expressed gratitude towards Senator Scott for establishing the subcommittee, indicating a commitment to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers. Members discussed the necessity for a bipartisan legislative framework to regulate digital asset markets effectively while outlining the potential benefits such legislation could have on enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining payments. The meeting featured expert testimonies from key figures in the digital asset industry, highlighting the importance of creating clear regulatory guidance for digital assets to foster innovation without compromising consumer protections.

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• I mean, this program integrity needs to be fixed.
• I mean, you're this this this program<00:48:01.160> integrity program integrity program integrity
• But what it matters here is it's about incentive structures.
• I think we actually incentive structure?
• they respond to the incentive structures they respond to the incentive structures we<01:10:27.560

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met on March 2 and approved the February 23 minutes after a quorum was reached. The main presentation was from the Department of Human Services on non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), a federally required Medicaid benefit that helps Minnesota Health Care Program enrollees get to medically necessary appointments. DHS said the program served more than 250,000 people in 2025 at a cost of $127 million, with participation up about 14% over five years, and described the seven transportation modes, provider enrollment requirements, STS certification, background checks, prior authorization rules, and planned transitions to a single administrator for parts of the program in 2026 and 2027. DHS officials emphasized fraud prevention efforts, saying NEMT is one of the agency’s high-risk Medicaid services. They described enhanced prepayment review, provider revalidation and site visits, removal of inactive providers, and a provider moratorium in metro counties. Inspector General James Clark said the governor’s anti-fraud proposal would add pre-enrollment risk assessments, more staffing and technology, and electronic visit verification. He also noted that about 80% of NEMT spending is in managed care and that managed care organizations have their own compliance and special investigations units. Committee members raised concerns about fraud, oversight, and privatization. Chair Robbins questioned DHS about the absence of the commissioner and the program’s use of brokers, citing past concerns and asking about the vendor MTM’s history; DHS said the RFP for the new broker had closed and the vendor selection was still underway. Representative Pinto questioned why oversight is outsourced to managed care organizations and suggested bringing more oversight back in house. MTM representative Phil Stahlberger defended the company’s record, said the Missouri dispute was about contract terms from about 15 years ago, and said MTM currently works in Minnesota counties and many other states, with on-site reviews, trip verification, and complaint review processes. No further votes or final actions on the NEMT policy were taken in the portion provided.

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• So we wanted to just give an example of how we manage program integrity.
• So, I hope that grants with integrity.
• >> in uh making sure that the the structure >> in uh making sure that the the structure
• problem with closeout program integrity problem with closeout program integrity or<01:11:53.520>
• c> our structure that's integrated with our structure that's integrated with our program<01:14:35.679

Bills: SF2434

Keywords: housing, development fund, affordable housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, expenditure provisions

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• Sports, media, and gambling became increasingly integrated into mainstream culture to the point where
• If we're trying to do this for tourism, to build a big integrated resort, I don't know, like, you know
• So, the structure of the final...
• with the economic development... ...integrates with the economic development strategy, right?
• Casino resort, casino integration in the casino resort, casino integration in the context of Nation.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• repeal the complex area one proposal to repeal the complex area superintendence<00:05:09.280> structure
• <00:05:10.400> Nearly<00:05:10.880> 100 superintendence structure.
• Nearly 100 superintendence structure.
• Thank you. structure. Our students deserve better, structure.
• <00:07:38.160> and with professionalism, integrity and with professionalism, integrity and

Bills: SB2347, SB2911, SB2033, SB2158, SB2993, SB2778, SB2672, SB2014, SB3144, SB3096, SB3097, SB2968, SB2363, SB3154, SB2400, SB3313, SB2896, SB3279, SB2614, SB2687, SB2754, SB2549, SB3325, SB2658, SB2659, SB2602, SB2611, SB2877, SB3063, SB2615, SB3232, SB2875, SB3272, SB2854, SB3203, SB2803, SB2804, SB3302, SB3229, SB2969, SB2412, SB2657, SB2880, SB2540, SB2414, SB3142, SB3202, SB2281, SB2852, SB2272, SB2479, SB2589, SB2936, SB2720, SB2730, SB2749, SB2688, SB2798, SB3040, SB3107, SB3010, SB3109, SB3140, SB3187, SB2057, SB2377, SB3048, SB3083, SB3182

Keywords: tenant rights, landlord obligations, housing crisis, eviction prevention, multilingual access, intoxicating liquor, direct shipment, breweries, distilleries, Hawaii, renewable energy, grid-ready homes, interconnection process, electric utility, energy independence, surcharge, customer access, energy storage, smart inverters, veterinary workforce

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• This is a governor's proposal related to enhancing program integrity in integrated community support
• data integration and workforce capacity. data integration and workforce capacity.
• integrity um or excuse me in integrated integrity um or excuse me in integrated community<00:10:
• structured the way that it is. structured the way that it is.
• , fraud savings and program integrity, fraud savings and program integrity, but<00:20:27.600>

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• THE FL WINS PROJECT WILL INTEGRATE 11 IN SCOPE IT SYSTEMS ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT AGENCIES AND POWER A
• THE MOST RECENT RELEASE OF FL WINS WAS SEPTEMBER 30th OF THIS YEAR, WHICH INCLUDED THE INTEGRATION OF
• OF FLORIDA AS STRUCTURED AND OUTLINED.
• THIS STRUCTURE THIS FLOW DOES LOOK SIMILAR FOR MOST OF THE FUNDING THAT THE LOCAL BOARDS RECEIVED BUT
• I HAVE THEM CALL THAT A HIGH LEVEL BUT THEY ARE STRUCTURED SIMILARLY. OKAY.

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• ,<00:06:29.919> because multiple salary structures, because multiple salary structures, because
• Half of that is software integrator service costs.
• Thank you. half of that is software integrator half of that is software integrator service<00:12:56.000
• ,<00:20:13.600> the those out and then your integrator, the those out and then your integrator
• Uh we also have integrated um we that.

Keywords: 00:14 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:10 Information Items and Introduction of Personnel Cabinet 02:44 Discussion of KHRIS HR system and need for replacement 05:52 Discussion of Challenges in managing HR for employees and records 09:16 Discussion of Employee Health Plan Record Management 12:56 Software and Hardware Discussion 16:15 Security Concerns 17:00 Costs, Staffing, and Implementation 24:09 Discussion of Data Integration and Hosting 32:20 Payment Methodology 35:20 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance held its first meeting and heard a presentation from personnel cabinet officials on a major request to replace the Kentucky Human Resources Information System, known as CHRIS, which currently handles HR, payroll, tax compliance, and health plan administration for state government and several local offices. Officials said the system supports payroll for about 48,000 employees, covers all three branches of government and 24 sheriff and county clerk offices, and stores records for nearly 475,000 current and former users. They explained that SAP has said the system will reach end of life and lose support by 2030, creating risks around security, maintenance, and tax compliance if it is not replaced. Commissioners and staff emphasized that the replacement is needed not just as an upgrade but as a full system replacement, especially because the current platform no longer receives meaningful HR enhancements and will eventually lose security updates and tax tables. They also described the Kentucky Employees Health Plan as a major driver of the project, noting it serves nearly 300,000 covered lives, many school boards, pre-65 retirees, and more than 700 entities, with significant complexity in billing, premium collection, and regulatory compliance. Officials said the new system would help address current manual workarounds, support changing insurance rules, and better protect personally identifiable and health information. Members asked detailed questions about the $151 million request, including why the estimate had risen by more than $50 million, what would happen if the project missed the 2030 deadline, how progress would be tracked, how vendor costs were estimated, and what the largest cost components would cover. Officials said the increase was mainly due to inflation and changing requirements, and that there was no real backup plan if the replacement was not completed before support ends. They said the project would be managed through an RFP process expected in July 2026, with kickoff in January 2027 and go-live by July 2030, and that oversight would include an enterprise steering committee, monthly updates, and existing quarterly COT reporting to LRC. They also explained that the largest share of the request is for implementation and integrator services, with additional amounts for software licensing and hosting, independent verification and validation, dependent verification, FSA administration, and limited contract support, and that payments would be tied to deliverables and acceptance testing.

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• They can hold onto employment and socially integrate.
• Are they integrated with the rest of the population?
• Structure is.
• What are the integrated classes? What are the integrated classes?
• So our integrated classes really take hold in their second and third year.

Summary: The meeting opened with routine business, including approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, and a brief recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The task force then heard a presentation from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions on two student support programs: the Empower Program for non-degree-seeking students ages 18–24 with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program for degree-seeking students with autism. Speakers described academic coaching, peer and career coaching, residential supports, person-centered planning, internships, and scholarship/fee structures, noting that both programs charge a $5,000 per-semester fee and rely on scholarships and fundraising to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, individualized plans, and how students transition in and out of supports; presenters explained that Empower students remain in the program throughout, while Autism Support Program students may enter or leave services as needed. The committee next heard from Pulaski Technical College’s 3D program, a three-year transition and post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality training. Presenters outlined integrated classes with traditional students, faded support over time, internships, and outcomes such as 97 students enrolled since the program began, 57 graduates, strong completion rates, and many graduates obtaining and retaining jobs in the food service industry. Members asked about how success is measured, why rates are not 100 percent, the role of integrated classes, tuition, and community partnerships; staff explained that grading includes technical and professional skills, tuition is $5,700 per semester, and scholarships such as GETS and FAFSA help reduce costs. They also noted plans to expand offerings and pursue accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. Finally, the task force received a presentation from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, community activities, and advocacy. Leaders described a long-term vision tied to the Cato Springs mixed-use development, where housing, jobs, clinical services, and community amenities would be integrated in a “live, work, play” model. They discussed a residential program, a new vocational program called Program Forge, community events, and the challenges of the “services cliff” after age 21, especially for adults with complex support needs. Members and parents spoke about the importance of trained direct support professionals, ABA-based supports, and the need for better funding and service models for adults. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming autism-related events and a request for future discussion on task force appointments and broader issues around ABA oversight and misuse.

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• ... ...structural correction in how DCF and child protection teams operate, especially in medical-based
• and their own general ledger structures as well.
• So we will have to add or…” “That definition will have to be implemented into a new structure.
• “To get out of acuity, to add some integrity or some enhancements to this model as well.
• It integrates it. If you're paying for high acuity now, it is capturing the high acuity.

Bills: S0042, S0578, S0624, S7018

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard SB 624, which would codify DCF’s current practice of allowing batterers intervention programs to offer supplemental faith-based activities so long as participation is voluntary. The bill drew support from faith-based and family organizations, which argued it would restore access to effective rehabilitation options and remove discriminatory barriers. SB 624 was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 42, which would require child protective investigators and child protection teams to rely on qualified medical professionals when a child has a documented pre-existing diagnosis or when a parent requests an exam, and would require clearer notice to parents and custodians at the start of an investigation. Testimony overwhelmingly came from parents, advocates, and disability rights representatives describing cases in which medically complex children were allegedly misdiagnosed as abuse victims and families were separated unnecessarily. Members expressed sympathy and support, and SB 42 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 578, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative within the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health education, research updates, and clinical trial awareness, with outreach focused on older adults and at-risk populations. An amendment was adopted to place the campaign within the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. A caregiver testified about the need for public education and early diagnosis, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up SPB 7018, a committee bill on child welfare that would extend the definition of “visitor” for foster homes to reduce repeated background checks, make the Step Into Success foster youth workforce pilot permanent and statewide, and create a program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to catalog best practices among community-based care lead agencies. The bill was approved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Finally, the Department of Children and Families presented its 2025-26 final funding methodology and rates report for community-based care. Members questioned the proposed tiered model, including insurance costs, risk corridors, prevention funding, performance measures, and regional funding disparities. No vote was taken on the presentation, but members discussed the possible need for follow-up legislation and additional stakeholder input.