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• So on slide determinations.
• At this determinations.
• We will experience processing backlogs and delays in determinations.
• We will experience processing backlogs and delays in determinations.
• through fiscal committee if we determine through fiscal committee if we determine that<01:08:21.839

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• <01:49:38.000> So<01:49:38.719> pass determined it is just wrong.
• So pass determined it is just wrong.
• And I just want to know how that's determined.
• And I just want to know how that's determined.
• And I just want to know how that's determined.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Would determines which plate you get?
• determine those um would be easy enough. determine those um would be easy enough.
• <02:49:44.720> can determined that cycling regularly can determined that cycling regularly
• you if you as an individual determine you if you as an individual determine that<05:31:47.200>
• Time of day to be determined.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You think you could inquire and get back to me if it's possible to determine that? Yes, sir.
• <00:19:19.760> that sir if it's possible to determine that sir if it's possible to determine
• are you saying that when you determine are you saying that when you had<04:40:20.400> the<04:
• The state will determine if they are surrendered to a federally licensed firearms dealer, and if they
• But who determines who this independent psychiatrist is? The bill does not say.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• Side-effect management should never be determined by financial circumstances.
• This bill helps ensure that access to supportive care is not determined by a patient's ability to pay
• Ultimately, it was determined these medications should remain subject to PA, a decision that reflected
• Now one of the best ways we have to determine a due date is with an early ultrasound, ideally before
• We don't have statutory transport standards... ...local protocol should be determinative.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) would review applications for grant funds to determine
• That remains to be determined. There's a whole variety of other issues, other examples as well.
• And the legislature determined that strict liability was the appropriate response to recover damages.
• And the legislature determined it was appropriate for the responsible parties.
• So the key thing here is a legislative determination, and thus that's why it's not in the Supreme Court

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Hawj's bill is going to be the remainder if the courts determine that the impact on the landowners is
• HAWJ BILL IS GOING TO BE THE REMAINDER IF THE COURTS DETERMINE THAT THE IMPACT ON I tried to thread the
• We determined we would focus on the Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals. Hospitals.
• So through those discussions, we determined the advisory task force should be something that is fairly
• Someone imposed their will against the rights of people to determine their own taxation policies within

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• subdivision 2, numerous times, as that statute addresses the financial information required and a determination
• information required and a determination information required and a determination of<00:02:44.680
• the end date of the determine the end date of the extraordinary<01:35:08.240> event.
• It is something that has a beginning and end, and it can be determined, you know, what qualifies.
• It is something that has a beginning and end, and it can be determined, you know, what qualifies.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One is for a student who has an IEP as a result of a disability and if that assault is determined to
• assault is determined to be a<00:08:42.159> manifestation<00:08:43.519> of<00:08:43.760
• consider all the facts and and determine consider all the facts and and determine if<00:08:58.480
• to try a new positive morning determined to try a new positive behavior<00:14:22.000> strategy
• Artillery, armored vehicles, and munitions determine whether a defensive line holds.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum. The chamber excused an absent senator, approved the prior journal, received House communication that the House had passed HB 168, 185, 249, and 455 and requested concurrence, and heard committee reports advancing SB 37 and SB 214 from Agriculture, SB 157 and SB 189 with a committee substitute from Banking and Insurance, and SJR 54 with a committee substitute from Families and Children. The Senate also introduced SB 226 on pre-need burial contracts and SR 113 honoring Robert Connley Young. The main floor debate centered on SB 101, an act relating to children, which would require a mandatory 12-month expulsion for students in grades 6-12 who assault a school employee, with exceptions for certain students with disabilities under an IEP and for incidents involving provocation by a school employee. The bill also creates a mandatory reporting requirement for assaults and penalties for intentionally failing to report them. The sponsor argued the measure responds to widespread, underreported assaults on teachers, citing 25,000 reported incidents since 2021 and sharing testimony from a teacher whose career ended after repeated assaults. Supporters said the bill would improve school safety, accountability, and classroom control, while opponents argued it is too harsh for children, could permanently remove students from school, and should leave more discretion to principals and districts. After debate, the Senate adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for SB 101 and then proceeded to final passage. Several senators spoke for and against the bill during roll-call explanation, with supporters emphasizing teacher safety, parental responsibility, and consequences for repeat offenders, and opponents warning about lost educational opportunities and the need for second chances. The transcript cuts off during the roll call, but the chamber had already adopted the committee substitute and moved to vote on SB 101 as amended.

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• However, we want clarification on how we and the county determine who that person is.
• Now, how is the county going to determine or we're going to determine how that relationship is met and
• Chairman, we can't um determine<00:08:30.560> exactly<00:08:31.120> how<00:08:31.440>
• > often<00:08:32.240> family determine exactly how often family determine exactly how often
• >> Mr. determined. >> Mr. determined. >> You're<00:26:14.159> red.

Bills: SF0061, SF0098, SF0110

Keywords: sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, veteran, property tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, honorable discharge, tax benefits, surviving spouse, military service, property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, 916, all

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• I know there was a big concern about anti-donation during those bills, but I thought we had determined
• Participants, but I don't determine the stakeholders. That's not going to be in the bill.
• We had determined that there would be three different project clusters.
• The families I’ve cared for are resilient and determined.
• So, is the level of auditor determined?

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• <00:17:17.400> of also addressing social determinants of also addressing social determinants
• determine that.
• And when that changes, how do you all determine what your rate will be to subcontractors?
• >> I don't determine it. >> So, all of that is set? Nothing is determined.
• I do not determine the rate that I receive, nor do I determine the rate that I give to a subcontractor

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board first approved the September 24 minutes and then heard a presentation from four certified community behavioral health clinic providers: Pathways, NorthKey, Seven Counties Services, and NewVista. The presenters explained the difference between traditional community mental health centers and CCBHCs, describing CCBHCs as an enhanced model that integrates behavioral health, primary care, wraparound services, and crisis response. They reviewed the federal history of the model, Kentucky’s entry into the Medicaid demonstration in 2022, and the scheduled end of the enhanced federal match on December 31, 2027. They also emphasized required services such as 24-hour mobile crisis, care coordination, and services for veterans, and described care coordination as a key feature that helps patients follow up after hospital or emergency discharge, manage medications, and connect to transportation and other supports. The presenters gave examples of improved outcomes, including a patient who was able to remain living independently because of coordinated home-based and telehealth support, and they argued that CCBHCs are helping Kentucky build a more responsive crisis system through 988, mobile crisis teams, and crisis stabilization units. They said the model is data-driven, uses performance metrics, and has led to stronger collaboration among community partners. One speaker said more than 100 agencies participated in a Jefferson County community health needs assessment and continued meeting afterward to reduce redundancies and barriers to care. They also said crisis call hub compliance and mobile crisis outreach compliance improved significantly over the past year. Members asked about how navigators and connectors fit into the model, how CCBHCs work with managed care organizations, and how the program could expand statewide. The presenters said navigators are not built into the CCBHC model but may be used through referrals, while the CCBHCs continue to bill MCOs the same way and receive a Medicaid wrap payment for the enhanced rate. They said the goal would be for all community mental health centers to become CCBHCs, but that a state plan amendment would be needed and could not be limited only to CMHCs if submitted to CMS. They estimated about $28 million would be needed statewide to continue the program in the next biennium, combining the loss of enhanced federal match and the state share of enhanced service costs. The board also discussed transportation, with one presenter explaining that their program arranges Medicaid transportation for eligible appointments, and members raised concerns about mental inquest warrant transport and whether sheriffs should remain involved. No votes were taken on the CCBHC or transportation items during the discussion.

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• And the stipend amount per participant, would that be determined based on where in the state you may
• Assuming the department goes through and determines which county offices will be selected, priority will
• And so part of the federal requirement is that all schools determine eligibility each year, which is
• Yeah, I think the pathway for Sonoma State is still to be determined.
• So what we did for determining that 2.35% was that number was projected based on the remaining unfunded

Summary: The committee heard the May Revision presentation for the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, with public comment focused heavily on K-12 priorities such as universal school meals, kitchen infrastructure, food service and custodial support, youth leadership grants, Special Olympics funding, English learner support, universal pre-K, literacy investments, and concerns about community college funding shifts. Speakers also urged support for expanded learning, teacher recruitment and training, and maintaining or increasing funding for community colleges and student support programs. Finance and the LAO then reviewed the Proposition 98 outlook. Finance said the May Revision lowers the 2025-26 Prop. 98 guarantee to $114.6 billion, about $4.3 billion below January, due mainly to lower revenue estimates, with smaller effects from attendance and property tax changes. The administration also described rebenching for universal transitional kindergarten and a one-time rebench tied to Los Angeles fire-related property tax losses, along with changes to the Public School System Stabilization Account, deferrals, and updated COLA assumptions. The LAO said the budget relies too much on deferrals and one-time funds, creates a structural shortfall, and should instead align ongoing spending with the guarantee and preserve a reserve buffer. Members questioned the TK rebench and the shift of funding from community colleges to K-12, asking why it was being applied retroactively and how colleges would be held harmless. Finance said the changes align funding with where TK costs are being incurred and that reappropriation funding and other adjustments would offset impacts on community colleges. The LAO argued the historical split formula is outdated and should be abandoned in favor of budgeting around current priorities rather than fixed percentages. Members also raised concerns about draining the rainy day reserve and using deferrals, while the LAO said preserving reserves would better protect against future volatility. The committee then moved to specific K-12 and education proposals. Finance outlined May Revision changes including state operations adjustments for the Department of Education, technical trailer bill changes, a $100 million student teacher stipend program administered by Kern County, and updates to the charter school facility grant program. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposed increases for expanded learning, literacy coaches, and the student teacher stipend as currently structured, while supporting the minimum grant increase for expanded learning. Members expressed support for teacher recruitment efforts but questioned whether one-time funding can sustain ongoing programs and whether the student teacher stipend should be targeted to shortage areas or low-income communities.

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• Yeah, the agency works with our faculty to determine which courses the student will take, and then the
• So once we talk to the employer and determine what those skill sets are, then we develop a program.
• Well, in most procurements, price is a major factor in what you determine is right.
• The state determines, and in Texas, Texas is one of the more...
• It's to determine what that is, and we can help them figure it out if we need to.

Bills: HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access

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• per pupil amount which is determined per pupil amount which is often<00:29:28.919> called<00:
• He added that Social Security impacts are probably less direct, but disability determinations conducted
• things like disability determinations things like disability determinations conducted<00:52:22.760
• <01:10:09.360> to<01:10:09.560> be facilities that were determined to be facilities
• that were determined to be that's<01:10:10.400> s<01:10:10.600> under<01:10:10.760>

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• We look at our monitoring data, and we determine whether we're in or out.
• <02:11:11.440> we our monitoring data and we determine we our monitoring data and we determine
• > or<02:11:13.079> out<02:11:13.760> then determine whether we're in or out then
• <04:35:24.080> whether requisite knowledge to determine whether requisite knowledge to determine
• That would then fall on law enforcement to determine what are the contributing factors of that.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on HB 249, which would allow bicycles, and in the bill’s language human-powered vehicles and e-bikes, to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe. The bill sponsor, Rep. Seth Miller, said the measure is intended to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer crashes or injuries. He emphasized that the bill would remain optional, would not let cyclists ignore cross traffic, and would help riders avoid the unstable “wobble” that comes from repeatedly stopping and starting, especially on cargo bikes or other heavier bicycles. Committee members raised concerns about predictability, liability, and whether the proposal creates a special class of vehicle. Rep. Crawford asked why the bill also addresses left turns on red for one-way streets; Miller said that provision is meant to address situations where bicycles do not trigger signal equipment and could otherwise be stranded at a light. Rep. Gannon questioned the lack of explicit liability language, and Miller said he did not know of a separate provision but would be open to an amendment if the committee wanted clearer language. Rep. Hill and Rep. Emble expressed concern that other drivers would not know what cyclists intend to do and that the bill could create special rules; Miller responded that cyclists would still be required to yield and that the law would not change right-of-way rules. Several witnesses testified in support. Michael Frank, a Spofford cyclist and League cycling instructor, said the bill would help him safely commute and carry heavy groceries by reducing the effort and exposure involved in restarting after a full stop. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy and time, and would still require cyclists to stop at red lights unless the intersection is clear. He also noted that traffic signals often do not detect bicycles. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• On page 13, be determined as well.
• work with stakeholders, and determine work with stakeholders, and determine through<01:08:21.040
• <01:15:21.760> So<01:15:22.000> even to determine that through rules.
• So even to determine that through rules.
• , determination, determination, I<01:15:35.679> guess<01:15:35.840> I<01:15:36.560>

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• the required classroom and determines the required classroom hours. hours. hours.
• to determine quarterly distributions between<00:17:48.880> the<00:17:49.120> two<00:17
• Do you determine where that money is invested?
• <00:40:02.480> Do Do you determine where that money is invested?
• determines what your retirement<02:02:15.440> system<02:02:15.679> is.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:14 Staff Report on the Firefighter Commission Minimum Training Standards and Administrative Spending- 00:02:02 Response from the Kentucky Fire Commission-00:32:06 Judge Testimony on Child Removal-00:42:47 Update on Child Removal and Reunification-01:11:19 Staffing at Kentucky Veteran Centers-01:40:15 Adjournment-02:05:55, 958, all

Summary: The Legislative Oversight and Investigation Committee met without a quorum, so no votes were taken. Staff presented a study of the Kentucky Fire Commission focused on firefighter minimum training standards and administrative spending. The presentation explained that Kentucky’s training standards are built from NFPA guidelines, that the commission currently requires 115 hours for volunteer firefighters and 300 hours for paid firefighters, and that those reduced hours were adopted by removing electives and other non-NFPA content. Staff also said the commission’s IFSAC certification testing for firefighter 1 and firefighter 2 aligns with NFPA standards, but the commission cannot require local departments to train or certify firefighters. Staff recommended that the commission formally promulgate regulations establishing the reduced training hours and work with KCTCS to better separate administrative costs for certain programs so compliance with the statute can be demonstrated. The finance portion of the report said the commission is funded by general fund appropriations for State Fire Rescue Training and by an insurance premium surcharge that supports the Firefighter Foundation Program Fund. Staff reported that the commission stayed within the 5% administrative cap tied to the overall surcharge allotment, but could not confirm compliance with a separate 5% cap for specific programs because KCTCS accounting does not break out those costs in enough detail. Staff suggested the General Assembly may want to clarify what counts as administrative cost in statute. Members asked about investment returns, local fire department funding, and whether training documentation is required; staff said some of those topics were outside the study scope and that IFSAC testing relies on chief certification that a candidate is ready to test. Representatives from the Fire Commission then responded, saying they agreed with the report’s recommendations and would work to clarify the 5% issue with legislators and KCTCS. They explained that the reduction in training hours was intended to remove electives, better align with NFPA standards, and address the difficulty volunteer departments have in getting members to complete lengthy training. Commission officials said training is documented through rosters and annual compliance reviews, and that IFSAC-certified firefighter testing is based on demonstrated skills rather than a required number of training hours. They also said the difficulty in tracking the second 5% cap stems from the way KCTCS’s PeopleSoft system records reimbursements as single transactions, making it hard to isolate administrative costs by program.

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• Today, in terms of basic activities, the PLB is responsible for determining the bargaining units that
• Today, in terms of basic activities, the PLB is responsible for determining the bargaining units that
• Then a legal analysis is done to determine the outcome in a particular case.
• Then a legal analysis is done to determine the outcome in a particular case.
• Uh, and those are numbers that I<02:05:31.040> determined<02:05:32.080> uh<02:05:32.320

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I rise to present SB 1173, which would give discretion to a judge to determine whether the evidence presented
• It's a jury that will determine whether the person is guilty of the lesser related offense or the more
• Without SB 1329, they'll have to assume the highest possible tax, which will then determine their power
• The bill also requires regulators to consider specific revenue indicators when determining if a rate
• The Judicial Council of California would develop rules of court to assist courts in determining whether

Keywords: 987, senate, all