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• Revenue's vision is that everyone reports, pays, and receives the right amount. No more, no less.
• is essential in providing the information and resources Minnesota taxpayers need to realize this vision
• /c> Usually, Madam Chair, I don't spend a lot of time on this first one, even though our mission, vision
• , and values are important, but that second one under vision that basically no one pays any more or any

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the voters of the county believe a candidate, regardless of age, has the competence, integrity, and vision
• :38.720> and have has the competence, integrity and have has the competence, integrity and vision
• 39.520> serve<00:58:40.400> should<00:58:40.640> the<00:58:40.880> state vision
• to serve should the state vision to serve should the state override<00:58:42.000> override<00

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I had told him that when I got out of the Army, I tried to join the FBI and I couldn't pass their vision
• I had told him that when I got out of the Army, I tried to join the FBI and I couldn't pass their vision
• I had told him that when I got out of the Army, I tried to join the FBI and I couldn't pass their vision
• I had told him that when I got out of the Army, I tried to join the FBI and I couldn't pass their vision

Bills: HB0066, HJ0005, HB0010

Keywords: administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa

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• And really to enact that vision, we need to generate revenue that matches that rhetoric.
• And really to enact<00:52:16.000> that<00:52:16.240> vision,<00:52:16.720> we<00
• :52:16.960> need<00:52:17.119> to<00:52:17.280> generate enact that vision, we need
• to generate enact that vision, we need to generate uh<00:52:18.079> revenue<00:52:18.400>

Bills: HB2488, HB2456

Keywords: disability, communication access, deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, healthcare, sign language interpreters, auxiliary aids, weight loss, GLP-1 drugs, obesity, Medicaid, healthcare costs, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HP 1972, which would create a nonrefundable family caregiver tax credit, and on a related tax measure to increase the existing dependent care tax credit. Supporters of HP 1972, including AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, said unpaid caregivers are essential to keeping kūpuna and other loved ones at home and described significant out-of-pocket costs. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation raised technical concerns, including the need to avoid overlap with existing credits and to prevent double-dipping. The department said taxpayers can claim credits to the extent allowed, but recommended explicit language barring the same costs from being claimed under more than one credit. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair moved the bill along after questions. The committee then heard HP 1975, which would repeal the sunset on the state rent supplement program for kūpuna. AARP, Catholic Charities Hawaii, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the program permanent, saying it helps low-income older adults avoid eviction and homelessness and allows them to remain in affordable housing. Catholic Charities described clients who were paying unsustainable shares of income for rent before receiving the supplement. Members also shared a constituent example of an elderly retiree who needed the subsidy to stay housed. Written support was noted from additional organizations and individuals. Next, the committee took up HB 1706, which would expand Medicaid prospective payment reimbursement to include mental health services furnished in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics by mental health professionals under supervision. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill, and DHS said it appreciated the intent to address workforce shortages and expand training, but cautioned that unlicensed professionals cannot currently bill Medicaid and that a state plan amendment would be needed, with limited precedent for approval. Members asked about the likelihood and timing of federal approval and whether the bill could help rural areas; DHS said approval is uncertain and the process can take time, though it saw possible alignment with the state’s rural health transformation efforts. The committee also discussed HB 546, a three-year health coverage continuity pilot program for people losing Medicaid coverage. DHS, the Attorney General’s office, DCCA, Catholic Charities, the University of Hawaii, and others testified, with DHS warning that federal changes could increase uninsured rates and that the state may need to act quickly. Catholic Charities and others emphasized the risk to Medicaid recipients, including homeless and near-elderly residents, while DHS explained the state’s existing premium assistance program for certain immigrants and compared it to the proposed pilot. The excerpt ends during discussion of that comparison, with no vote shown.

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• complications that could lead to brain damage, intellectual disabilities, or issues with hearing and vision
• 20.800> hearing<01:34:21.120> and or issues with hearing and or issues with hearing and vision
• :23.679> is<01:34:23.840> the<01:34:24.000> most<01:34:24.159> common vision
• Phototherapy is the most common vision.

Bills: HF2779, HF1645, HF1885, HF1289, HF1534, HF2707, HF1675, HF3046

Keywords: health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration, horizontal consolidation, vertical consolidation, health care ownership, corporate practice, health care regulation

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• My mission, my vision, core values, providing access and opportunity for all students, no matter where
• person.<01:31:16.159> My<01:31:16.560> mission,<01:31:17.040> my<01:31:17.199> vision
• My mission, my vision, core person.
• My mission, my vision, core values,<01:31:19.280> providing<01:31:19.760> access<01:31:

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, 1183, house

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• I mean, I still really like the idea of having parents be able to have real-time vision into what's happening
• I mean, I still really like the idea of having parents be able to have real-time vision into what's happening
• and uh address Chair Rarick's concerns, that would be awesome. parents be able to have real time vision
• parents be able to have real time vision into<00:55:26.400> what's<00:55:26.720> happening

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• fiscal note, this is not something that we can deal with in bargaining until we have a more realistic vision
• more bargaining until we have a more bargaining until we have a more realistic<00:46:34.400> vision
• or<00:46:35.280> re<00:46:35.520> more<00:46:35.760> realistic realistic vision
• uh or re more realistic realistic vision uh or re more realistic uh<00:46:36.640> number<00:46

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , and it was always to create a little bit more money to support their farms and to support their vision
• , and it was always to create a little bit more money to support their farms and to support their vision
• , and it was always to create a little bit more money to support their farms and to support their vision
• , and it was always to create a little bit more money to support their farms and to support their vision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• know, there have been many years of work at the department to move us away from an automobile-only vision
• know, there have been many years of work at the department to move us away from an automobile-only vision
• know, there have been many years of work at the department to move us away from an automobile-only vision
• At the department, to move us away from an automobile-only vision to incorporating bicycles, pedestrians

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Our vision, of course, is to discover that economy of the future where we have competitive industry,
• industry Partners across the country<01:20:51.920> uh<01:20:52.080> our<01:20:52.560> vision
• of<01:20:53.040> course<01:20:53.239> is<01:20:53.400> to country uh our vision
• of course is to country uh our vision of course is to discover<01:20:53.960> that<01:20:54.159

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They have daytime cameras, infrared cameras, night vision goggles, and a spotlight.
• They have daytime cameras, infrared cameras, night vision goggles, and a spotlight.
• They have daytime cameras, infrared cameras, night vision goggles, and a spotlight.
• They have daytime cameras, infrared cameras, night vision goggles, and a spotlight.

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• Hennepin County, alongside Family Service Rochester, through its vision of creating a vibrant community
• Hennepin County, alongside Family Service Rochester, through its vision of creating a vibrant community
• Hennepin County, alongside Family Service Rochester, through its vision of creating a vibrant community
• Family Service Rochester, through its vision of creating a vibrant community, decided to embrace the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, and that was sort of my first real vision of the silos that we have that are created around housing
• And that was sort of my first real vision of the silos that we have that are created around housing and
• Uh, and that was sort of my first real vision of the silos that we have that are created around housing
• Uh, and that was sort of my first real vision of the silos that we have that are created around housing
• Um, and that was sort of my first real vision of the silos that we have that are created around housing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• future of what we're talking about here today, and um I've already shared with you I've got this vision
• to hear some updates, uh, director, director, director, and look forward to it. you I've got this vision
• of you I've got this vision of and<00:02:11.320> and<00:02:11.520> we've<00:02:11.720>
• work go easier, but I wonder if we need something that sort of coordinate and provide an overarching vision
• <02:31:25.640> for<02:31:25.840> all The vision for all wildlife habitat, invasive species

Keywords: 916, all

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• on a vote<01:43:45.119> of<01:43:45.360> 16<01:43:45.920> to<01:43:46.159> zero
• <01:43:46.639> Is<01:43:46.719> there<01:43:46.880> any vote of 16 to zero.
• Is there any vote of 16 to zero.
• Uh, support for opposition zero. >> Okay. Thank you very much.
• So I don't think it would increase voter confidence unless it was zero.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• these leaders with the wisdom, discernment, and good judgment to make impossible decisions guided by vision

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint convention for the Governor’s annual State of the Commonwealth address. Before the address, the chamber handled routine organizational motions, including recesses, the appointment of committees to escort the Lieutenant Governor, constitutional officers, and the Governor into the chamber, the posting of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, and an invocation and benediction. The joint convention then heard Governor Maura Healey’s address, followed by remarks from legislative leaders and a closing benediction. In her speech, Governor Healey said the state is strong and highlighted accomplishments from the past session, including tax cuts, expanded child care support, the Affordable Homes Act, transportation improvements, federal funding gains, veterans’ services, and health care measures. She also emphasized ongoing priorities such as reducing housing costs, improving transit and infrastructure, expanding primary care and mental health services, supporting education and career pathways, strengthening clean energy and AI investment, and protecting reproductive health care. She called for abolishing tenant broker’s fees, creating a statewide graduation standards council after the MCAS requirement change, and continuing efforts to address the emergency shelter system and other cost pressures. No roll call votes were taken on legislation during the address itself, but the convention adopted the various ceremonial orders and motions by voice vote. After the Governor’s remarks and the benediction, the joint convention adjourned, and the House later adjourned to meet the following Tuesday in informal session.

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• The vision for this for higher ed is that the Board of Supervisors for LSU, for Southern, for the UL

Bills: HB818, HB1063, SB28, SB64, SB142, SB234, SB482

Keywords: higher education, accountability, curriculum review, faculty governance, disciplinary procedures, SB 28, Act 233, associate educator program, associate teachers, teacher certification, alternative teacher pathway, education workforce, teacher shortage, minimum age, age requirement, Louisiana schools, Title 17, R.S. 17:7.8, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment

Summary: The House Education Committee met on April 29, 2026, and heard several education-related bills. SB 234, which would change Louisiana medical schools from pass-fail grading to letter grading, was briefly discussed and reported favorably without objection. SB 142, dealing with the management of Board of Regents support fund matched endowments if a related constitutional amendment passes, drew questions about endowment matching, oversight, and the roughly $75 million in outstanding match requests; it was also reported favorably. SB 482, which expands the use of career coaches in middle and high school individual graduation plans and adds reporting requirements for career development funds, received support from BESE and other groups, with members asking about counselor shortages and whether districts would be required to contract with outside vendors; it was reported favorably. SB 64, requiring two people to be present for the initial viewing of video from special education classroom cameras, was supported as a safeguard for students and staff and was reported favorably. The committee then took up HB 1063, a broad higher education governance bill that would require board review of core curricula, increase transparency in hiring and board actions, limit faculty senate authority to advisory status, and restrict spending without board certification. The bill prompted extensive questioning about whether it would create new boards, how it would be funded, and whether boards could realistically handle the workload; the author said the committee would not vote that day and moved to voluntarily defer the bill, which passed without objection. HB 818, as amended, was converted into a reporting bill requiring public inventories and state reporting on assessments used by schools, including their purpose and results; after amendment adoption, it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 28 lowered the minimum age for associate teachers from 25 to 21 to help address the teacher shortage, with department staff saying it could expand the pipeline of candidates; it was reported favorably. The committee also announced its next meeting would be Wednesday, May 6, and adjourned.

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• We are seeing instances where the lack of precise definitions creates a sort of double vision for our

Summary: The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure met and reported a series of measures, many of them asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to study legal issues. HCR 31 was reported favorably to study the use of the term “foreign” as applied to juridical persons. HCR 61 was reported favorably after discussion about expropriation and carbon capture, with the author agreeing to broaden the study beyond carbon capture alone. HCR 96 was also reported favorably to study civil bench warrants and notice procedures in judgment debtor proceedings. The committee likewise advanced HCR 160, which asks the Law Institute to study property transfer issues and the public records doctrine in light of a recent case. Several bills dealing with court procedure and family law were heard and advanced. SB 68, a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances, was amended and reported favorably. SB 76, concerning modification of child custody judgments, was reported with amendments after testimony that it would codify existing standards and add a five-year rule for applying the lower best-interest standard. HB 1198, which prohibits arbitration of child custody and visitation disputes and limits recognition of foreign custody laws contrary to Louisiana public policy, was reported favorably. SB 66, which prioritizes testimony from medical experts in child custody and child-in-need-of-care cases, was also reported favorably after testimony from advocates and medical groups. The committee also advanced measures involving civil litigation and state legal procedures. HCR 38, urging Congress to reform FISA and the FISA court to protect privacy rights, was reported favorably. SCR 19, asking the Law Institute to study long-duration trusts and possible revisions to the Trust Code, was reported favorably. SB 336, allowing civil investigative demands in Medicaid fraud/False Claims Act investigations, was reported favorably after explanation that it would let the Attorney General gather information without filing suit first. SB 139, adjusting interest on personal injury and wrongful death claims against the state or political subdivisions, was reported favorably. Finally, SB 475, dealing with fees for service of process, was reported favorably. HB 668 was voluntarily deferred.

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• stakeholders in the planning process, analyzing internal capacity and external factors, establishing goals, vision

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s Initiative 900 subcommittee held a hybrid public hearing on two State Auditor performance audits. The first audit examined efforts to reduce non-emergency use of emergency systems through CARES programs. Auditors reported that Washington has 52 fire-agency-led CARES programs in 26 counties, but many communities without programs said they need one. Major barriers included unstable funding, difficulty hiring qualified staff, volunteer-based rural departments, and lack of statewide guidance. The audit also found that only about half of programs tracked both required performance measures, and it recommended that the legislature consider private insurance reimbursement options and convene a statewide work group to develop guidance, standards, and possible changes to the role of the Department of Health. Agency representatives and fire officials largely supported the findings and emphasized that short-term grants and one-year contracts make programs hard to sustain. Committee discussion focused heavily on financing, especially Medicaid reimbursement and accountable communities of health (ACHs). Auditors clarified that the 10% figure cited in the report referred to direct Medicaid reimbursement for treat-and-refer services, which some agencies do not pursue because the $115 rate is too low relative to the administrative effort. Several fire officials testified that their programs rely on grants and ACH support, but that funding is often year-to-year and uncertain. They also described the value of CARES programs in reducing emergency room use, jail detentions, and long ambulance wait times, while noting barriers to sharing patient records across systems. Members asked whether the new public safety sales tax authority could help, but fire district representatives said it is not a direct funding option for them. The second audit reviewed performance management in the Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness. Auditors found that the division does not yet have a statewide economic development strategic plan and that performance management is inconsistent across its 16 programs. In a limited review, all six sampled programs had goals, but only half clearly identified performance measures and targets, and only three tracked outcomes and published results. The audit highlighted leading practices from other states, including strategic planning, regular progress reporting, aligning program goals with agency goals, and using performance-based contracts and grant monitoring. Recommendations urged Commerce to seek stakeholder input, assess internal and external conditions, set goals and measures, align programs with the strategy, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation. Commerce officials agreed with the audit and said the division is already working toward a strategic plan, with a new assistant director to be hired and a target of completing the work by mid-next year. Members pressed the department on how the plan would connect to workforce, higher education, housing, and other economic development systems, and asked Commerce to return to JLARC next year with progress updates. The meeting ended with instructions for submitting written public comments and notice of the next JLARC meeting schedule.