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• So, luckily, I work as a clinical education dean at the school OsU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• In the pharmacy side, they are 99.7% of all claims paid within 14 days.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 914, all

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• Another area of the work that we do is charter schools, which are nonprofits.
• We do it in a majority of our high schools.
• Alcohol awareness posters are what we do in our grammar schools.
• Alcohol awareness posters are what we do in our grammar schools.
• If I'm in your area and doing a talk at one of your schools, please come by.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with introductory remarks for new and returning members of the House Commerce Committee, led by Chairman John Hunt. Members briefly introduced themselves and their backgrounds, and several noted the committee’s bipartisan, collegial tone. Hunt explained the committee’s structure and traditions, including the division into three subcommittees: banking and business, consumer protection, and liquor commission matters, with insurance now handled as a single area. He also reviewed basic hearing procedures, including decorum, questions for information only, and the committee’s practice of moving bills through subcommittees before full committee executive sessions. The committee then heard an overview from the New Hampshire Insurance Department, led by Commissioner DJ Bettencourt and staff. The department described its mission as promoting a safe and competitive insurance marketplace and emphasized consumer protection, market competition, and affordability. Officials outlined the department’s responsibilities, including licensing insurers, producers, adjusters, and TPAs; reviewing insurance forms; regulating companies and market conduct; overseeing financial solvency; and investigating insurance fraud. They also noted that the department is self-funded through assessments on insurers, collects premium taxes and fees for the state, and returned more than $2.7 million to companies in fiscal year 2024 due to underspending. The presentation also covered the broader regulatory framework for insurance, including the role of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in promoting uniform standards across states and territories. Officials said New Hampshire licenses about 1,200 insurance companies and roughly 245,000 producers and adjusters, and that the department’s financial examinations are part of an accreditation system used nationwide. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided; the session was primarily organizational and informational, with the insurance department presentation beginning the committee’s substantive work for the term.

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• The documented immigrant population, as well as pharmacy spending.
• They could be part-time school, which is nine units if you're going to a college or junior college.
• They could be part-time school, which is nine units if you're going to a college or junior college.
• “Number two, the person, an individual here, said, well, you can go to school.
• Well, you know, look at how much it costs to take nine units to go to school. It costs money again.

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• No, I taught this when I was a teacher at Attleboro High School.
• High school students, when they're 16 years old, have not reached full brain development.
• You could get them at your local pharmacy, your convenience stores...
• We have had several other schools come to see us, and they are now doing them.
• Then they asked me to come over at the school.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.

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• That dealing with going to school? I mean, just integrating schools is no...
• And imagine this scenario: a child goes down, let's say, to a pharmacy, wherever, and gets a vaccination

Bills: HB2 , HB43 , HB49 , HB94 , HB137 , HB156 , HB200 , HB250 , HB3 , HB42

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, HB49, Alabama criminal code, capital offense, capital punishment, death penalty, rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, sexual torture, child sexual abuse

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• We've got little children going to school today who their president called garbage.
• </c><00:46:15.119><c> today</c> little children going to school today little children going to school
• We're seeing increased cost at the local government level and the school district level because of the
• , in tax cuts, in food for schools, in tax cuts, in food for children.<01:32:26.400><c> We</c><01:32:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , our communities and our public schools, our communities and we<00:02:57.360><c> invested</c><00:02:
• Public schools and our kids are something that everybody across the state supports and agrees with, and
• </c><00:04:05.840><c> Public</c><00:04:06.239><c> schools</c><00:04:06.959><c> and</c><00:04:07.200><
• Public schools and our did on education.
• Public schools and our kids<00:04:07.840><c> are</c><00:04:08.239><c> something</c><00:04:08.560><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am proud to pride to their school.
• ,</c> company's efforts to integrate pharmacy, company's efforts to integrate pharmacy, clinician,<00
• </c> Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
• ><c> theaters,</c><00:17:38.720><c> parades,</c> at schools, movie theaters, parades, at schools, movie
• Memories that will never happen. school. This year they should have been school.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Why are we fighting at school?
• Why are we fighting at school?
• a school safety dashboard.
• We've had another 102 graduate from high school. It's a little, we are a school district.
• Well, the same thing happens to school. They end up right back at school.

Summary: The Senate and House Joint Committee on Children and Youth met to approve prior minutes, confirm Representative Mary Bentley to the Child Maltreatment Investigations Oversight Committee, and receive several presentations. The Arkansas Infant and Child Death Review team reported on unexpected child deaths in Arkansas, saying its 2023 review covered 148 of 170 non-natural deaths, with the remainder unavailable due to criminal investigations or missing records. Of the reviewed deaths, 69 were accidents, 14 suicides, 18 homicides, and 47 undetermined, and members discussed how the report’s recommendations could be used by agencies and nonprofits for prevention work and grant applications. Committee members also asked about age breakdowns and how the data could be shared without identifying individual cases. The committee then took up HCR 1010 and a broader discussion of juvenile justice reform. Representative Shepard said the resolution was intended to confront data on juvenile incarceration and system outcomes. Senator Missy Irvin, judges Troy Braswell and Kathy Hess, and AOC Juvenile Division Director Burke Steen described the state’s long-running reform efforts, including the SAVRY risk assessment, diversion programs, and efforts to keep more youth in their communities. They said the reforms have reduced delinquency filings, DYS commitments, and revocations, while increasing diversions, but also emphasized ongoing gaps in mental health, substance abuse, and school-based supports. Members raised concerns about school data sharing, behavioral health access, and how to better identify youth with disabilities or trauma earlier. Judge Braswell and others stressed that many youth in the system have significant trauma, family instability, or unmet treatment needs, and that judges need individualized information to make decisions. Several members discussed the role of schools, the school safety dashboard, and the need for stronger community providers, especially in rural areas. The committee then heard from DYS Director Michael Crump, who provided data on commitments, facility use, demographics, offense levels, length of stay, education outcomes, recidivism, dual DCFS/DYS custody, and costs. He said commitments rose after the pandemic and then began to decline, while secure and detention costs increased with the need for more beds; he also noted that most youth in custody have behavioral health needs and that DYS works closely with DCFS, courts, and providers. No final action was taken on HCR 1010 during the discussion.

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• The public schools and the accredited schools are not covered by this.
• private schools.
• private school—three times as many at the public schools.
• or any accredited school.
• Accredited schools/private schools. Yes or no? You recognize.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Summary: The committee took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, training, appropriate child-sized equipment and medications, a designated care coordinator, and participation in a pediatric readiness assessment. It was reported favorably. CS/SB 1224 followed, aligning Florida law with federal requirements so paramedics may administer controlled substances in the field under physician or nurse practitioner protocols; it also passed favorably after supportive testimony from fire chiefs. The committee then adopted a strike-all for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by creating a statewide registry, requiring screening and training in hospitals and long-term care settings, and adding assisted living facility response requirements. Assisted living representatives objected to the ALF provisions as unrealistic and potentially harmful, while supporters argued the bill would save lives; the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring continuous glucose monitors to be covered as both durable medical equipment and a pharmacy benefit, also passed favorably with support from AARP. The committee next considered CS/SB 12, a claim bill for a child severely injured after a DCF home visit allegedly failed to meet standards, and it was reported favorably without opposition. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with substance abuse treatment centers and recovery residences, drew substantial debate. The bill would limit local zoning restrictions on treatment facilities and allow larger recovery residences if staffing ratios are increased; a late-filed amendment reduced the maximum active patients from 500 to 300. Municipal and county representatives warned that the bill could override local reasonable-accommodation efforts and create institutional-scale facilities, while supporters said housing is essential to recovery and that clustering concerns are overstated. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably. CS/SB 1050, expanding the developmental disabilities pilot program statewide and creating a statewide family care council, also passed after extensive testimony from families and advocates. Supporters emphasized the long waitlist and the need for more services, while some speakers opposed managed care and warned about provider shortages and loss of individualized supports. Later, CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening clearinghouse and level two screening requirements, was reported favorably. CS/SB 1578, which would require coverage for mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screening in certain circumstances, was also reported favorably. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee to review Medicaid operations and financing; members discussed the need for stronger oversight of large midyear spending adjustments, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1240, a Department of Children and Families substance abuse and mental health bill, was amended to clarify Baker Act transfer timing and notification requirements after debate over whether facilities could hold patients too long; it was then reported favorably. Finally, Senator Harrell presented CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates. The bill would require nursing programs to use exit exams, remediation, reporting, and stricter oversight, and the strike-all would add graduate preceptorships for low-performing programs and temporary provisional licenses for graduates pending NCLEX passage. The transcript ended while that bill was still being explained, before final action was taken.

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• As we think about this young person working their way through middle school and high school, they're
• I had a hard time getting my recruiters into some schools, many schools. into the schools. when they
• When the school.
• School of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Medicine, and the School of Pharmacy co-located.
• TSDC is not the ideal school.

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The YMCA was the first to establish night schools, the first evening law school, and the first English
• School; Isha Gouha, a senior at La Cueva High School; McKenna Hatton, a senior at Moriarty High School
• Pius High School in Albuquerque.
• charter schools, the Bureau of Indian Education schools, many in Title I classrooms.
• Charter schools, the Bureau of Indian Education schools, many in Title I classrooms.

Keywords: 996, all

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• California School-Based Health Alliance supports 450 school-based health centers and wellness centers
• in K-12 schools across California.
• The California School-Based Health Alliance knows that school-based health centers serve as a trusted
• McCrary, a student at the Grower School as well.
• Nevertheless, discrimination in school happens.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several Senate bills focused on student health, access, equity, and career preparation. SB 608 by Sen. Menjivar would expand access to condoms and related sexual health resources for students in grades 7–12 and direct the Department of Education to align with the California Healthy Youth Act. Supporters argued the bill would help address high STI rates among youth and remove barriers to access, while opponents raised concerns about parental authority, local control, and encouraging early sexual activity. The bill was approved on a 6-1 vote and sent to the Health Committee. SB 965 by Sen. Blakespear would prohibit libraries from requiring a parent to be physically present for a 16- or 17-year-old to obtain a library card, while still allowing libraries to require parental consent or signature. Supporters said the current rule creates unnecessary barriers for teens and school research projects, and the California Library Association said it was now neutral after amendments. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 998 by Sen. Gonzalez would define and expand the duties of discrimination prevention coordinators in the state’s Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability coordinator and deputy coordinators focused on anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Latino, and anti-Native American discrimination. Testimony emphasized the need to address rising hate incidents and discrimination in schools, especially for Black, LGBTQ+, AAPI, and other marginalized students. The bill was approved and sent to Judiciary with amendments to be processed there. SB 845 by Sen. Perez, which expands work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities, also received broad support from education, workforce, and industry groups and passed unanimously to Labor and Employment. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills and adjourned after all items were acted on.

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• Every high school event is not covered.
• Every high school event is exceptions. Every high school event is not<00:15:15.600><c> covered.
• Go ahead. >> Auburn said that it was that high schools were excluded. >> No, the any high school and
• Um, we removed the high school football stadiums at the request of a House member.
• Um, we removed the high school football stadiums at the request of a House member.

Bills: HB227 , HB454 , SB323 , HB266 , SB52 , SB53 , SB296 , HB37 , HB429 , HB93 , HB249 , HB328 , HB111 , HB132 , HB26 , SB261 , HB227 , HB454 , SB323 , HB266 , SB52 , SB53 , SB296 , HB37 , HB429 , HB93 , HB249 , HB328 , HB111 , HB132 , HB26 , SB261

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• Currently, TDHCA Our school A-F ratings for nearby general enrollment public schools serve as a metric
• It would prohibit TDHCA from considering school ratings for.
• With school choice, children are no longer solely tied to their neighborhood school, making rigid geographic
• Take for example Burnett Middle School in Austin.
• My wife attended a middle school that now has an F rating.

Bills: HB22 , SB250 , SB375 , SB536 , SB845 , SB1633 , SB1944 , SB1957 , SB2081 , SB2137 , SB2262 , SB2299 , SB2419 , SB2452 , SB2522 , SB2549 , SB2594 , SB2605 , SB2631 , SB2639 , SB2675 , SB3029 , SJR60 , HB22 , HB1392 , HB2525

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: emergency communication, broadband, funding, natural disasters, technology, HB 22, Texas broadband development office, comptroller, emergency communications, early warning systems, disaster alerts, natural disaster notifications, interoperable communications, interoperable emergency radio, public safety communications, 9-1-1, next generation 9-1-1, NG911, broadband grants, low-interest loans

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• Eligible professionals also include school nurses, public school teachers, veterans, and peace officers

Bills: SB250 , SB375 , SB536 , SB845 , SB1633 , SB1944 , SB1957 , SB2081 , SB2137 , SB2262 , SB2299 , SB2419 , SB2452 , SB2522 , SB2549 , SB2594 , SB2605 , SB2631 , SB2639 , SB2675 , SB3029 , SJR60 , HB22 , HB1392 , HB2525 , HB22

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: municipal annexation, railroad, adjacent areas, local government, property rights, healthcare provider, Harris County Hospital District, hospital funding, healthcare services, public health program, home loans, nurses, veterans, public servants, Texas Heroes program, low-interest loans, social workers, housing assistance, SB 1633, Texas Tax Code

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• Members, I know many of you are familiar with the great work that CIS does in your schools. school districts
• Communities in schools is the largest provider of school-based behavioral health services for students
• Over 1,400 school campuses in nearly 200 school districts in Texas.
• HB 604 by Patterson relating to scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts
• charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during instruction.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• HB 2732, Pharmacy Board continuation.
• schools receiving ESA monies.
• schools receiving ESA monies.
• The days of the public school districts being the only kind of school that we provide in Arizona are
• Voters, do you want to help us out and build the school or repair the school or pay for technology?

Keywords: 1182, all

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• WE HAVE ANY HAND, WAKULLA COUNTY SCHOOL WE HAVE ANY HAND, WAKULLA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WAIVING IN SUPPORT
• SINCE SHE STARTED SCHOOL THEY ALWAYS FOCUSED ON HER NEEDING TO GO TO SCHOOL FOR SOCIALIZATION AND FOR
• BY YOUR VOTE SENATE BILL 130 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY, SENATE BILL 296 ON MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
• THIS REMOVES THE STATEWIDE MANDATE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS AND RETURNS THE DECISION-MAKING
• IT IS AN ARDUOUS TASK AS A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TO CHANGE AND PUSH BACK SCHOOL START TIMES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I would explain that the number of dispensary licenses is effectively tied to the number of pharmacies
• Thank you. ...explained that the number of dispensary licenses is effectively tied to the number of pharmacies
• Those pharmacies are not increasing in any meaningful way, and absent a change in law, new licenses may
• The voters wanted one dispensary for every 10 pharmacies.

Bills: SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation