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• method that worked well with the actuarial cost methods that we use to determine the way that these programs
• So some states will... ...the way that these programs are funded.
• So some states or programs will do a straight five-year smoothing, where it doesn't matter the size;
• So, kind of starting with Plan 3, this plan was designed for a more mobile workforce, really to address
• employee who's working with covered employment until retirement age, and Plan 3 is designed for a more mobile

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• We’re proud to be a Platinum Award recipient of the ... ...Austin Green Business Leaders Program, having
• Is it 75% of one bottle, one program, one vintage?
• must participate in the Texas Rising Star Program.
• The Texas Rising Star Program offers three levels. of quality certification: two-star, three-star, and
• four-star to encourage child care and early learning programs to attain progressively higher levels

Bills: HB223

Keywords: municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures, 1185, senate, all

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• So, members, when we took all these programs and moved them over, including some of the PEI programs,
• new people in this program, but I just really didn't see programs that had access like I said local
• Last year's pilot program for the...
• I would also like to see the program... ...for strictly abortion alternative programs.
• That $2.2 million is for Texas programs.

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• >> So, is this the the the program >> So, is this the the the program management?
• programs.
• programs.
• program.
• . programs. programs.

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• And then finally early learnings pro early Learning Programs Estimating Conference address is 2 programs
• There is used to be 3 programs that we would talk about together.
• That's a pretty small program. So we really don't it.
• But the big one is what we traditionally called the Florida Tax Credit program.
• The FTC program that program allows businesses that are taxpayers in Florida and beverage and corporate

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• This is a program that was approved by the FWC Commission in 2022.
• This is a program that was approved by the FWC Commission in 2022, and it was rolled out in force in
• To date, we have received over 250 applications for our VTEP program, and we have removed over 145 of
• The advantages to our V-TIP program is that it's a voluntary program.
• The agency, FWC, pays for it through our derelict vessel program.

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources received a presentation from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on derelict vessels, enforcement challenges, and a long-term stored vessel study. FWC reported about 1,040 derelict vessels currently in its database, with roughly 600 new cases entering each year, and noted that hurricanes account for a large share of recent cases. The agency explained the legal definition of derelict vessels, the environmental and navigation hazards they create, and its enforcement process, including investigation, notice to owners, administrative hearings, removal authorization, and recovery of costs through registration holds. FWC also described prevention efforts such as at-risk vessel enforcement, nuisance vessel designations, public awareness campaigns, and the vessel turn-in program, which has received more than 250 applications and removed more than 145 vessels since rollout. Committee members asked about owner resistance to removal, rapid-response options for hazardous vessels, county differences in derelict vessel numbers, and how local governments participate. FWC said only a small percentage of owners contest removals, that the agency relies on contractors and does not generally have its own removal equipment, and that local governments may conduct removals with their own funding but must still provide due process. Members also asked where removed vessels go; FWC said they are taken to landfills, with recyclable materials recovered, and that storage is used only when necessary for public safety because it is costly. The presentation also highlighted the long-term stored vessel study, which found a strong correlation between long-term anchored vessels and later derelict vessels, especially in Monroe County. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the committee adjourned after Senator Errington moved to adjourn and there was no objection.

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• So I then called the MBTA because this ride was booked under the MBTA ride program.
• So if we stopped that... ...was booked under the MBTA ride program, so it was subsidized by the state
• I've used the Ride Flex program to commute from my job in South Boston to Peabody many times over the
• Passage of this bill will enhance the independence and mobility of service animal handlers by making
• My guide dog provides me with independent mobility, being able to walk safely and confidently.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with the co-chairs introducing House and Senate members and explaining the hybrid format, three-minute testimony guidance, and the deadline for written testimony. The committee then heard extensive testimony on S. 2665, which would require employers to post notice to employees when an I-9 audit or similar federal immigration inspection is underway. Supporters, including immigration attorneys, a pediatrician, a labor leader, and an affected family member, argued the bill would protect privacy, give workers time to gather documents and consult counsel, and reduce fear and wrongful arrests. One witness from Illinois described a similar law there and said it had not caused the problems employers feared, while others said recent ICE enforcement has made notice especially important. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1360, a bill affecting collective bargaining rights for State Police, with the State Police Association arguing that a statutory gap lets departmental rules override their contract and that the bill would restore intended bargaining protections. A separate labor bill, S. 1305, was also briefly supported by the AFL-CIO as part of broader worker-classification protections for app-based delivery drivers. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 2066, which would impose fines on transportation network drivers who refuse rides to people with disabilities using service animals. Testimony from blind and disabled riders, service dog users, advocates, and the Disability Law Center described repeated ride cancellations, drivers pulling away after seeing a service animal, and the difficulty of enforcing existing anti-discrimination laws through MCAD or other agencies. Witnesses said the current system leaves riders without practical recourse because drivers are hard to identify and complaints can take years, and they argued that fines on individual drivers would create a real deterrent. Several witnesses also described the impact on employment, medical appointments, and daily independence. Committee members asked about service-animal verification, whether refusals are ever appropriate, and whether penalties should target drivers or companies; witnesses said legitimate refusals are limited to misbehaving or unsafe animals and that companies already have policies and some training, but enforcement remains weak. The committee also heard from a witness supporting a related bill on rideshare accessibility and from advocates describing broader transportation discrimination issues. One witness discussed a separate proposal to study service-animal denial, and others noted that Uber’s self-identification feature and company policies have not solved the problem. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the meeting ended after the final witnesses on the service-animal bill and a brief organizational discussion about related legislation and committee business.

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• But other jurisdictions, we had a strong program with them trying to tell them, you have to brief the
• I know that the DBPR has tried and has some programs that the secretary will talk about.
• Programs that the Secretary will talk about.
• regulated communities, including condominiums, through our Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile
• the experiences that we had, some of those buildings have had minimum or almost none maintenance program

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on condominiums, focusing on recent statutory changes, building safety, reserve studies, inspections, insurance, and related enforcement issues. Pete Dunbar, speaking for the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, reviewed the evolution of Florida’s condominium law and recommended several refinements, including allowing boards to levy special assessments and borrow for post-inspection repairs, easing termination when repair costs exceed value, clarifying treatment of nonresidential condominiums, strengthening recall procedures, clarifying reserve and inspection standards, addressing conflicts of interest, improving electronic participation, and cleaning up notice and disclosure requirements. He also suggested revising insurance provisions so a third coverage option could be used more effectively. Ron Liseca and engineer Mr. Noguera explained the milestone inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SERS) process, emphasizing that milestone inspections assess structural deterioration while SERS estimates long-term repair and reserve funding needs. They described the 25- and 30-year inspection timelines, the lack of a central statewide database, and the practical challenges of finding qualified professionals and educating associations. Secretary Melanie Griffin said DBPR oversees 27,750 condominium associations, has increased outreach and complaint resolution, and has seen a 39% increase in complaints this fiscal year. She reported that about 11,270 associations self-reported buildings three stories or higher, and that as of early February DBPR had received 4,096 SERS completion submissions after follow-up outreach, with a median reported SERS cost of $6,000, though she cautioned that much of the optional data is unreliable. Emilio Rodriguez, a contractor, stressed the cost and capacity challenges facing associations and contractors, warning that some projects are delayed by board disputes, legal challenges, and a shortage of qualified labor, which can lead to higher assessments and repeated repairs. Members asked about enforcement, insurance availability, coastal deterioration, sinking and foundation issues, and private provider conflicts of interest. Witnesses generally supported more uniform standards, better local and state coordination, and possible tighter oversight of private providers, while cautioning against frequent statutory changes that could add confusion. In closing discussion, members highlighted the burden on older residents and fixed-income owners, the need to keep communities habitable, and the importance of clearer allocation of assessments and stronger board accountability.

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• I'm the voting rights program manager for the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights, which is a project
• The impact on older adults, well, older adults often rely on absentee ballots due to mobility issues,
• <04:14:08.720> or<04:14:09.040> face who may have limited mobility or face who may
• My name is Sarah Shannard, and I'm the voting rights program manager for the New Hampshire Campaign for
• experience chronic illness, mobility experience chronic illness, mobility limitations,<04:44:18.560

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• put a voucher program together?
• the state program, which is a component of this bill.
• Apprenticeship programs under current law.
• And there is an existing program at DPH that does this exact work.
• And there is an existing program at DPH, and that does this exact.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.

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• In Mobile, the memory serves me, we have a bad check unit.
• If I were to go and try to get the city of Mobile to...

Bills: HB95, HB382

Keywords: HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate, homebuyer, homeowner, property transfer, fixture, condominium, cooperative, duplex, triplex, quadraplex, warrantor

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• to amend the public health law in relation to authorizing a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile
• to amend the public health law in relation to authorizing a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Women’s Issues Committee met on February 25, 2026, with a quorum present and Senators Baskin and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick participating. The committee considered six bills focused on women’s health, maternal care, and lactation access. These included S.520 on ovarian cancer survivor screening rights, S.1305A on hospital care for mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymph node dissection patients, S.6232 to make permanent a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile app currently being piloted by the governor, S.7048 on review of projects affecting maternal service availability, S.7731 on insurance coverage for a hospitalized birth parent’s inter-hospital transport to accompany an infant, and S.8542 to create a directory webpage for lactation accommodations in state-owned and state-leased buildings. Members generally expressed support for the measures, with brief discussion on the prenatal/postpartum app bill noting it had been operating as a pilot and would be made permanent. Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick also shared a personal comment in support of the infant transport coverage bill, describing the difficulty that would arise if a newborn needed NICU transport while the parent remained at another hospital. The chair emphasized the importance of the bills for birthing people and maternal health access. All six bills were approved by motion and vote. S.520 and S.6232 were advanced to finance, while S.1305A, S.7048, S.7731, and S.8542 were reported to first reading. The meeting then adjourned.

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• So one year at UNM and three years at San Miguel for this program or Doña Ana County for the other program
• And so we are coming to the close for the Doña Ana County program and just kicking off this program,
• It's called the Better Way Forward program.
• Program, the Rapid Rehousing Homeless Prevention Program, the Home Supportive Services Program, and the
• So if we use 100% state funds, like in the Linkages Program. programs, then we can help people who are

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• . programs. programs.
• or programs or meth cocaine? or programs or meth cocaine?
• to support that program. to support that program. Senator<00:30:01.559> Rosenol.
• . programs. programs.
• state supplemental programs such as APD. state supplemental programs such as APD.

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• We also have an immersion program. It's called Nani, and it's a K-6 program.
• We also have an immersion program. It's called Nani, and it's a K-6 program.
• <00:08:31.039> it's also have um an immersion program it's also have um an immersion program
• So we have a program where it's an opt-in program for staff, and it's an opt-in program for students
• teacher preparation program teacher preparation program um<00:31:58.840> and<00:31:59.000

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Cities and counties are creating mobility initiatives that can dramatically restrict modes of transportation
• So, Senate Bill 2238 prohibits cities and counties from implementing mobility initiatives that restrict
• You know, it proves cities and counties from implementing mobility initiatives that restrict or disincentivize

Bills: SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407

Keywords: SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was marked by significant discussions on multiple bills aimed at enhancing governance and protecting taxpayer interests. Among the notable legislations was SB1951, where Senator Paxton emphasized reforms to reduce erroneous penalty notices imposed by appraisal districts, eliminating the financial incentive for such penalties. The session concluded with public testimonies that highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in taxpayer dealings. Additionally, Senator Middleton presented SB1504 and SB2237, focusing on the operational frameworks of local authorities and executive severance payments, respectively, both of which sparked considerable debate among committee members.

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• <00:02:33.400> U program. Madam chair that is the A7. U program.
• North Memorial that is involved in this program, and also the Minnesota Twins.
• I appreciate I aid program. Great.
• we created a variety of new programs we created a variety of new programs that<01:13:22.560>
• ,<01:13:37.040> including those programs, including those programs, including cannabis.<01

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• <00:05:57.199> offered leadership development program offered leadership development program
• have them tell you about the program. have them tell you about the program.
• The library offers a variety of programs, including craft shops, book discussions, creative aging programs
• afterchool programs, and other afterchool programming<00:08:14.720> for<00:08:14.960> the<
• readers, and a new mobile health unit. readers, and a new mobile health unit.

Keywords: 916, all

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• That's what's so exciting about this program that you're running here.
• If you get in one of these apprenticeship programs, you're one of the best.
• right now through these apprenticeship programs.
• Rather than that discount program being abused. Mr.
• The FQHC to check if they're following the 340B program rules.

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• for developing policies under the SMMC program, as well as our quality improvement strategy.
• for developing policies under the SMMC program, as well as our quality improvement strategy.
• And financing of our own Medicaid program.
• It's almost a $40 billion program. It's the largest portion of our budget.
• For those not familiar, the ASR program is the profit-sharing mechanism.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1414 by Sen. Polsky on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) education. The bill would require the Department of Health, working with medical experts, to create and distribute CMV educational materials to expectant and new parents or caregivers through hospitals, birth centers, and OB/GYN practices. An amendment removed a section that would have required instruction for medical professionals, and the amended bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then took up a block of confirmations. Appointees on tabs 2 through 7 were recommended favorably in one vote, and Chavon Harris was separately confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after extensive questioning. Senators praised her leadership and experience, while others raised concerns about Medicaid redeterminations, the state’s CORE modernization project, Hope Florida, and a DCF anti-marijuana ad campaign; Harris said she would follow up on some issues and defended the agency’s work on transparency, managed care oversight, and access to care. Her confirmation was recommended favorably, with Sen. Berman noting opposition. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. SB 186 by Sen. Garcia expanded epilepsy training requirements for school personnel, including charter school bus drivers, and was reported favorably. SB 902 by Sen. Garcia, after amendments narrowing dental workforce provisions and allowing certain seizure rescue medication delegation to family home health aides, was reported favorably; testimony focused on medical marijuana regulation, practitioner accountability, and concerns about park and child-care proximity restrictions. SB 196 by Sen. Sharif created a uterine fibroid research database with privacy protections and was reported favorably after emotional testimony from a patient and supporters. SB 688 by Sen. Rodriguez would reestablish licensure of naturopathic doctors; it drew both support and skepticism about diagnosis and treatment boundaries, but was reported favorably. SB 1574, Maddie’s Law, would add biliary atresia screening to newborn screening and was strongly supported by parents describing a delayed diagnosis; it was reported favorably. SB 878 on clinical laboratory personnel, SB 1092 on podiatric medicine and certain cellular/tissue-based products, and SB 1032 on medical marijuana registry timelines and veteran fee waivers were also reported favorably, while SB 1032 drew debate over longer renewal/supply periods. The committee then began SB 1760 on Medicaid oversight and program transparency, with the sponsor describing the bill’s creation of a joint legislative oversight committee and a legislative actuary.