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• couple of places where they still need couple of places where they still need to<00:44:10.839>
• <01:13:24.639> to<01:13:24.800> support we do need to support we do need to support
• first part of the bill is really needed first part of the bill is really needed in<01:16:37.840>
• <02:00:54.480> to we need more housing but we also need to we need more housing but we also
• housing we need housing we need housing we need housing we need housing dramatically<02:17:27.920

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And so on the first kind of tab of the dashboard, the first tab is who needs LTSS.
• And so this measure of LTSS need would include people both who kind of have their needs met, who might
• And if you scroll down, we can see the percent among adults who need LTSS, what person...
• And if you scroll down, we can see the percent among adults who need LTSS, what person.
• See the percent among adults who need LTSS: what percentage are female versus male.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. Monica Mitra introduced the institute’s work on disability health equity and long-term services and supports, and staff described several research centers focused on community living policy, disability and pregnancy, and parents with disabilities. The presentation emphasized participatory research, accessible dissemination, and the connection between health equity and access to home- and community-based services. Joe Caldwell discussed the Community Living Policy Center’s work on Medicaid HCBS, the direct care workforce crisis, housing, and policy advocacy, including efforts related to the Money Follows the Person program and the Medicaid access rule’s interested parties advisory group. Sid Pickern highlighted a workforce study interviewing direct care workers, a forthcoming policy brief on the access rule, and housing research including Massachusetts’ Alternative Housing Voucher Program. Teresa Nguyen described the Community Living Equity Center’s focus on disparities in community living for people of color, especially a study on self-direction and community living outcomes, and asked for help recruiting participants. Lauren Bixby demonstrated the community living data dashboard, which compares adults who need LTSS with those receiving Medicaid LTSS using ACS and TMSIS data. She explained that the dashboard can be filtered by state and demographics, but noted major race and ethnicity data gaps for Massachusetts and other states. Commissioners praised the dashboard and the institute’s work, asked questions about data sources and the 1115 waiver, and discussed possible connections to the Health Equity Compact. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with an invitation for follow-up, including a forthcoming direct care workforce brief and the institute’s October 28 lecture.

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• And I'm just, you know, this is okay—we need to take a reset.
• So when we do that with this committee, then we need to certainly...
• Do we really need a Tobacco Settlement Committee? I don't know.
• You say we don't need a committee to come up with...
• The next appointment I need to make is to the New Mexico Bioscience Authority.

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• We need that in place today.
• Is there anything we we need to be looking at here?
• So that requires... investment not up front, and that needs to be... that's a big priority that needs
• to have, that needs to be part of the planning.
• We need to do the war games.

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• With that, we need more housing, just like the rest of the nation, but we need all levels of housing,
• housing that we need.
• Free From asked survivors about their most urgent needs, and this is what survivors reported: they need
• cash to spend as needed, they need credit and debt relief, and they need mental health services.
• We need to fund you, and we need to fully fund you so that we can all benefit from that.

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• We need to show that as a resolution. And we need to have a lot of side of that.
• Some of those investments need to kind of start showing, and we're starting to see that it needs time
• They need because they know their needs, I think, very well, and I know you all work closely with them
• And I just think we need to do better by them.
• The need is there, no doubt about it. Thank you.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We have been saying all along this needed to get done.
• That's what we need because we'll need some time.
• > because<00:02:56.959> we'll<00:02:57.200> need that's what we need because we'll
• need that's what we need because we'll need some<00:02:57.519> time.
• I to get done what needs to get done.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: A state leader briefed reporters on ongoing budget negotiations, saying talks were still active and that he remained optimistic a responsible Minnesota budget could be completed soon. He emphasized the legislature’s narrow margins, the need to finish the remaining bills, and the goal of producing a budget that leaves money on the bottom line, invests in priorities that improve Minnesotans’ lives, and reduces a projected structural imbalance in 2028-29. A major focus was the risk of a government shutdown and the possibility of a special session. He said state agencies, including MMB, had already prepared contingency plans, with essential 24/7 operations such as corrections and state patrol continuing if a shutdown occurred. He noted that if no agreement is reached by Monday, he is contractually obligated to send out more than 28,000 potential layoff notices, which he said would create unnecessary uncertainty and chaos. He said he wanted a one-day special session and that the bills had already gone to revisers, with the remaining work centered on final amendments, votes, and agreement on procedure. When asked about policy sticking points, he declined to go into specifics because the negotiations were fragile, but acknowledged that the talks covered a wide range of issues, including transportation funding, undocumented immigrants, and non-competes. He said the challenge was not one issue alone but the fact that every legislator could effectively become a veto point on the overall deal. He described the process as difficult but collaborative, said the bills were nearly finished and would be posted for public review, and expressed confidence that lawmakers would reach a budget agreement in the next few days.

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• It needs to be dynamic. So we need to know where the needs are.
• and you need our help, if we can needs and you need our help, if we can see<01:15:49.440> that,
• You might need legislation. You them. You might need legislation.
• We need you to donate. We need you to contribute.
• I need Jen. Um yes, there's a >> Okay. I need Jen.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• That's where the huge need is.
• They would say a concept that we need a school—for example, in Kapolei—and we need this school.
• They would say a concept that we need a school—for example, in Kapolei—and we need this school.
• >> There's a need there. >> There's a need there.
• that this bill is needed. that this bill is needed.

Bills: HB2185, HB2621, HB2179, HB2534, HB2168, HB2427, HB2560, HB2565, HB2172, HB2298, HB2304

Keywords: sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools

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• financials, so we needed to do that, and we need to do more in person.
• financials, so we needed to do that, and we need to do more in person.
• help applicants need help they needed help applicants need help they needed help with<00:37:19.680
• we need to do more needed to do that and we need to do more in<00:37:25.800> person<00:37:26.359
• <00:37:36.720> we that our communication was need we that our communication was need we needed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think we need a motion. We need a motion and a second. Thank you. All right.
• who need gasoline.
• Do we need something new here? Do we need an extra piece?
• Do we need something new here? Do we need an extra piece?
• We need a motion. Second. Thank you. All right. We need a motion. On the second.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.

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• We need to be checking this. We need to be covering it.
• this we need to be covering be checking this we need to be covering it<00:08:07.039> last<00:
• <00:10:07.240> for also did comment on uh the need for also did comment on uh the need for
• Why do you need the quorum change?
• importance of Permitting need-based importance of Permitting need-based syringe<00:42:06.920>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on SB 1419, SB 1494, and SB 1495, which were taken out of order to accommodate ASL/Death Blind Task Force testimony. SB 1419, relating to Act 253 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2023), drew support from the Department of Human Services and the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii, with testimony emphasizing use of the term “low vision” and support for the program timeline. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including technical changes and updated appropriation fiscal years, and the motion was adopted unanimously by the members present. SB 1494, concerning hearing aids, drew broad support from disability advocates and others who argued that hearing aids improve health, reduce accidents, and may help reduce dementia risk. Testifiers also urged that the bill define hearing aids as prescription hearing aids rather than including over-the-counter devices, and the Department of the Auditor and Insurance Division raised cost and coverage questions. The committee recommended passage with amendments, changing the coverage approach to optional coverage similar to vision and dental and requesting a sunrise analysis for prescription hearing aids; that recommendation was adopted. SB 1495, which exempts hearing aids from the general excise tax, also received support, while the Attorney General flagged a possible single-subject issue and the Tax Department estimated a potential $1.1 million revenue impact. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including deletion of the challenged language, technical fixes, and noting the revenue estimate; that recommendation was adopted. The committee then moved through additional measures with mostly supportive testimony. SB 1421 on medical records prompted questions about what happens when a solo practitioner dies or closes practice, and the discussion centered on ensuring patients can obtain records, including a proposed amendment requiring a successor provider to send records to the patient’s last known address. SB 1422, dealing with a special fund and vital statistics funding, was supported by the Department of Health, which said the special fund did not meet criteria and that deposits should instead go to the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. SB 1423 on certificate of need exemptions for Department of Health facilities drew support, with discussion of possibly extending exemptions to dialysis and behavioral health/psychiatric services; the Department indicated it would not oppose that change. SB 1424 on credentialing of health care providers also received support, and SB 1425 on the State Emergency Medical Services Committee focused on reducing quorum requirements because many members are active first responders and cannot always attend meetings. The committee also heard support for SB 1426 on emergency medical services, SB 1431 on viral hepatitis, and SB 1433 on harm reduction, with testimony on hepatitis outreach funding and syringe access best practices; for SB 1433, the Department of Health identified a blank in the bill and recommended a six-month period for the syringe-possession exception.

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• We need to get started on the upgrades.
• So we need to get started.
• We need to have some money for the application grants, and then we also need some money for the Cesspool
• we need to look at this in a broader we need to look at this in a broader sense<00:36:30.160> that
• We need preceptors.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, Red Hill cleanup, water testing, environmental governance, and beverage container recycling. For SB 472, SB 501, SB 675, and SB 958 on cesspools, most testimony supported accelerating cesspool conversion and expanding Department of Health capacity, though the Attorney General flagged a single-subject issue on SB 472 and the Department of Health and others raised concerns about funding, program structure, and coordination. Supporters emphasized cesspools as a major water pollution source and urged earlier deadlines, while some testimony questioned the tax credit approach and asked for clearer grant and staffing language. For SB 639 on underground storage tanks and Red Hill cleanup, the Department of Health asked for clearer cleanup standards and noted limits on laboratory detection and sampling, while supporters argued the bill would create a binding legal standard for remediation and help prevent reopening of the facility. Testimony also stressed the need to remove all contamination to the extent practicable and protect aquifers and drinking water. SB 664 on water quality testing drew strong support from residents and water advocates, but the Department of Health warned the measure could duplicate existing authority and create significant cost; the Board of Water Supply supported the concept while noting it would expand responsibilities into private-property testing. SB 674 on environmental advisory council and waste reduction received mixed testimony: supporters said it would help address landfill siting and protect water resources, while industry groups requested changes to advisory council membership and exemptions for certain products, and one witness opposed the measure. For SB 1067 on deposit beverage container recycling, the Attorney General said the grant language may be constitutionally problematic because it lacks standards, while industry testimony both supported the recycling goals and asked for amendments, including broader representation on the advisory council and clearer treatment of compostable and packaging-related issues. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Just need to find one piece of paper it. Just need to find one piece of paper here.
• <00:01:32.479> to updating some things that we need to updating some things that we need to
• We need to have the bill uh conclude.
• include amended language and didn't need include amended language and didn't need to<00:10:24.399
• does not need to be a four-year delay. does not need to be a four-year delay.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• decent understanding of what the needs decent understanding of what the needs are<00:03:54.480><
• Um whether they need fees or they need.
• we need to assist with right now.
• we need to assist with right now.
• need rehabilitation. need rehabilitation.

Bills: SF0069, SF0070, SF0016, HB0078, HJ0002, HB0085, HB0086

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• We need to protect the people who want to get the Autism Services, who need the child care, who need
• We need to protect the people who want to get the Autism Services, who need the child care, who need
• We need to protect the people who want to get the Autism Services, who need the child care, who need
• We need to protect the people who want to get the Autism Services, who need the child care, who need
• <00:32:24.760> the need the Autism Services who need the need the Autism Services who need

Bills: HF23, HF1355

Keywords: whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932

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• So if there is a need for anyone to recess, if anyone needs to recess, obviously we want you here for
• The only thing I would add is we need training. Teachers need training.
• Now, the only thing I would add is we need training. Teachers need training.
• We just need a longer microphone, a bigger boat. We just need a longer microphone, a bigger boat.
• So we need action, we need culture change. This report's a great start.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission held its 16th and final meeting to review and vote on revisions to its draft report on combating antisemitism. After roll call, members approved the prior meeting minutes, adopted a procedure for handling substantive and technical edits, and authorized limited technical corrections after the meeting. Senator John Velis’s letter was read into the record noting his military deployment and support for the final report, and the commission discussed the scope of the report, including its 118 findings and recommendations and the large volume of testimony received over the year. Members then worked through a series of amendments to the report. The chair’s prefatory statement was revised to restore language and data about Massachusetts Jews’ relationship to Israel and the impact on the commission’s work. Commissioner Liken’s proposal called for DESE guidance and teacher training to support intellectually diverse K-12 classrooms; members debated how to ensure it could not be used to justify biased or false material, and the amendment passed with discussion about existing guardrails. Commissioner Hay’s technical edits were adopted, and commissioners also discussed whether DESE’s new reporting system should anonymize data; the language was revised to specify anonymized data and approved. Additional amendments were adopted on public safety and higher education, including clarifying support for nonprofit security grants and personnel grants, refining language on academic boycotts, and adding references to Zionist identity and presumed Zionist identity as possible bases for antisemitic treatment. Commissioner Kipnis’s revisions to the prefatory statement were also considered, with some members objecting to the removal of language about minimization and traumatic invalidation and others supporting a more concise, fact-driven tone. The commission also approved language strengthening recommendations by changing several “should” statements to “must.” Treasurer Deborah Goldberg then delivered closing remarks praising the commission’s work and sharing personal family history to illustrate the persistence of antisemitism in Massachusetts. She said the report offers a practical roadmap, including bias reporting in schools, security coordination, and broader anti-discrimination training, and emphasized that the recommendations will help all communities. Commissioners thanked her for her leadership and testimony. The meeting continued with further amendments, including one on law enforcement security grants and another on higher education findings and recommendations, and the commission repeatedly voted by roll call, generally approving the revisions unanimously.

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• I don't need to ask the sponsor to yield. I may, but I don't think I'll need to.
• It needs Power.
• We're going to continue to need energy.
• So I think we need to check the facts on that.
• 40% of it needs to be renewable energy.

Keywords: 996, all

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• That doesn't need to be in statute. It certainly doesn't need to be in the Constitution.
• But it needs to be modernized. The institution needs to be modernized.
• This bill is needed.
• This bill is needed.
• So that said, Madam Chair, is there a different approach needed for those with special needs?

Bills: HJR6, HJR7, HB120, HB60, HB151, HR1, HM13, SB40, SB104

Keywords: constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, legislative session, even-numbered years, New Mexico Constitution, student behavior, physical restraint, seclusion, public schools, training, de-escalation, student safety, behavior interventions, criminal offenses, peace officer, Victims of Crime Act, law enforcement

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• Perhaps we need to start looking at a study committee.
• Oh, you need to move it first.
• We continue to grow as a society in our need for electricity.
• We continue to grow as a society in our need for electricity.
• But we do think we need a small timeline extension on that.

Bills: HB2014, HB2113, HB2145, HB2331, HB2340, HB2389, HB2400, HB2401, HB2428, HB2494, HB2696, HB2756, HB2795, HB2955, HCM2008

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity