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• your testimony, we kindly ask that you be clear and concise to your remarks and help us maintain an efficient
• By integrating this program into the tri-agency's work, the state can help ensure funds are used efficiently

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• they tap into to help give them that education... ...and that knowledge base to be able to do that efficiently
• through—just 10 bills—that could potentially raise costs by $30,000, you know, due to new energy-efficient

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• election officials with adequate space and parking necessary to conduct elections in an accessible and efficient
• This bill would provide election administrators with more efficient operations, but most importantly,

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 26, 2025, adopted its 2025-26 committee rules, and approved a five-bill consent calendar. The committee then heard several election-related measures focused on transparency, accessibility, and election administration. AB 775 (Fong) would modernize behested payment reporting by extending filing deadlines, requiring direct filing with the FPPC in most cases, and improving online public access; the FPPC chair testified in strong support, and the bill drew no opposition. AB 287 (Lackey) would require vote centers and polling places to provide accessible parking and curbside voting accommodations for voters with disabilities; Los Angeles County election officials and Disability Rights California supported the bill, while LAUSD raised concerns about parking shortages and storage costs and requested amendments. AB 331 (Pellerin) would clarify that certification of election results is a ministerial duty, address misleading ballot return envelopes, and ensure voter information guides reach incarcerated voters in a usable format; the Attorney General’s office sponsored the bill, while the Secretary of State expressed concerns about the feasibility of a state takeover of county canvassing and said it was working on a solution with the author. The committee members generally supported the bills, emphasizing transparency, voter access, and election integrity. AB 775 and AB 287 both received favorable votes after brief discussion, with members noting the importance of transparency in campaign-related reporting and accessibility for voters with disabilities. AB 331 also passed, though the Secretary of State’s office flagged implementation concerns about the proposed certification backstop and the lack of state equipment and staff to canvass ballots. The chair indicated she would continue working with the Secretary of State and other stakeholders on amendments or a workable remedy. All items ultimately passed out of committee. AB 775 was approved 5-0 and re-referred to Appropriations, AB 287 passed 6-0, and AB 331 passed 6-0 and was re-referred to Public Safety. The committee also later confirmed the votes of absent members and adjourned after all agenda items were disposed of.

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• consider, so I ask for your help in getting through our remaining pended items and these writers in an efficient
• program to expand access to STD testing through healthcare providers to ensure testing is accessible, efficient

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• MEMBERS WE WILL TAKE UP TAB ONE, SENATE BILL 166 ON ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY SENATOR
• NOW ON EDUCATIONAL EFFICIENCY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This proposal aims to enable more efficient data-driven results for both agencies by improving the analytics
• I think that we've been trying to make sure that the committee's time is used in the most efficient way
• time in committee we use the committee's time in the<01:55:51.679> most<01:55:52.080> efficient
• <01:55:53.679> Uh<01:55:53.920> so<01:55:54.320> our the most efficient way
• Uh so our the most efficient way we can.

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• <00:11:48.640> and<00:11:48.880> cost-saving really efficient and cost-saving really
• efficient and cost-saving measures. measures. measures.
• Energy efficiency<00:49:33.359> programs,<00:49:33.839> you<00:49:33.920> know,<
• 00:49:34.079> through efficiency programs, you know, through efficiency programs, you know, through
• <00:49:37.359> And<00:49:37.680> I Energy efficiency programs, you know, through New

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• It makes it more efficient. efficient. efficient.
• most efficient and environmentally responsible<01:48:05.280> path.
• And so it is a tremendous efficiency and benefit for those developers.
• And so it is a tremendous efficiency and benefit for those developers.
• And so it is a tremendous efficiency and benefit for those developers.

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• essentially working to review our legacy processes and provide recommendations for maximizing the efficiency
• We're now getting a complete request up front so we can work on it more efficiently.
• Um and and so on it more efficiently.
• deployed quickly and efficiently deployed quickly and efficiently uh<00:47:40.000> so<00:
• its resources are deployed efficiently and<01:19:16.400> transparently.

Bills: SB1, SB4, SB6, SB9, SB16, SB17, SB20, SB22, SB28, SB29, SB36, SB41, SB45, SB77, SB85, SB87, SB96, SB98, SB110, SB126, SB139, SB143, SB164, SB167, SB171, SB186, SB188, SB195, SB197, SB198, SB204, SB205, SB206, SB207, SB209, SB210, SB211, SB217, SB219, SB220, SB225, SB231, SB237, SB238, SB241, SB244, SB246, SB247, SB272, SB294, SB315, SB346, SB364, SB366, SB367, SB386, SB392, SB403, SB415, SB427, SB431, SB437, SB457, SB459, SB469, SB471, SB478, SB484, SB489, SB502, SB503, SB507, SB508, SB510, SB516, SB517, SB518, SB519, SB521, SB535, SB543, SB550, SB564, SB568, SB570, SB575, SB577, SB578, SB590, SB607, SB616, SB621, SB634, SB644, SB647, SB649, SB652, SB655, SB656, SB663

Keywords: agricultural lands, foreign ownership, state agriculture policy, real estate regulation, land conservation, SB4, Royal Mausoleum, Mauna Ala, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, OHA, Department of Land and Natural Resources, DLNR, stewardship, Hawaiian affairs, cemetery, burial site, ancestral remains, cultural preservation, state land management, agency transfer

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• The bill will create the foundation for more efficient and cost-effective cross-agency collaboration.
• streamlined and more efficient. streamlined and more efficient.
• And so having that state ID number would then allow that more efficient sharing of information.
• more efficient sharing of information. more efficient sharing of information.
• And I'm again, I may be, but I'm not sure that I understand the arguments in favor of it: efficiency,

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 254, which Senator David Roford described as a technical correction to controlled substance inventory law for pharmacies. He said the bill would remove outdated language requiring inventories to be done in an odd-numbered year, while keeping the existing requirement that pharmacies conduct a full controlled substance inventory every two years in line with federal law. Members asked several clarifying questions about whether the requirement is pharmacy-by-pharmacy, whether new pharmacies would be affected, and whether the change would alter scope or compliance; the sponsor and a representative of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association said it would not, and that it mainly provides clarity for pharmacies and inspectors. The public hearing on SB 254 was then closed, and the committee also heard support from a representative of the pharmacist community, who said the association supports the bill. The committee then discussed a non-germane amendment to SB 254 dealing with FBI background checks for educational surrogate parents under the Department of Education. Representative Leyon explained that the amendment was requested by the Department of Education after the FBI rejected prior statutory language, and that the goal was to allow people serving as educational surrogate parents to complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks so they can perform their duties. Department of Education and Department of Safety staff testified that the amendment mirrors language that has worked in other education-related background check statutes, including provisions with specific disqualifying offenses tied to child safety, and that the FBI requires precise statutory language and direct transmission of records through the Department of Safety. Members questioned why the FBI’s approval was needed, whether individuals could simply provide their own records, and whether changing federal leadership could require future changes; witnesses said the state needs both state and national records, that records must come directly from the FBI through the Department of Safety, and that the language is intended to satisfy current federal requirements. During the discussion, some members expressed skepticism about the need for the amendment and about placing it on a bill about controlled substance inventories, but no vote was taken during the portion of the transcript provided. The committee also briefly discussed a separate bill on physician assistants/physician associates, with members noting that the proposed name change would not alter scope of practice and that some outside groups had raised concerns about transparency, but that discussion was interrupted and not concluded in the excerpt.

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• environmentally sustainable option, which could lower operational costs and increase production efficiency
• environmentally sustainable option, which could lower operational costs and increase production efficiency
• environmentally sustainable option, which could lower operational costs and increase production efficiency
• environmentally sustainable option, which could lower operational costs and increase production efficiency
• environmentally sustainable option, which could lower operational costs and increase production efficiency

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I would be surprised from a department that's looking at efficiency and trying to improve your waiting
• , to use technology to try to help things be done more efficiently and more effectively.
• , to use technology to try to help things be done more efficiently and more effectively.
• , to use technology to try to help things be done more efficiently and more effectively.
• , to use technology to try to help things be done more efficiently and more effectively.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• Efficiency in Government. Any questions from members? All right. Back to Mr.
• Moving on, I think the first page, to save time and to be efficient with time, I just want to highlight
• Moving on, I think the first page, to save time and to be efficient with time, I just want to highlight
• I think the first page, to save time and to be efficient with time, I just want to highlight a couple
• <01:24:25.280> and in uh chapter 477A as an efficient and in uh chapter 477A as an efficient

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• single-pane windows that sometimes don't even shut properly at this point, creating comfort and efficiency
• um creating a a comfort and efficiency um creating a a comfort and efficiency issues.<00:39:19.359
• So we're doing our best to find those cost efficiencies by way of the structural analysis presently and
• So we're doing our best to find those cost efficiencies by way of the structural analysis presently and
• We're doing our best to find those cost efficiencies by way of the structural analysis presently and

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• in an efficient and timely manner<00:48:24.800> by<00:48:25.280> empowering<00:48:25.839
• In doing so, it improves law enforcement efficiency and public safety.
• It improves our efficiencies, maintains consistency in permit regulations, and therefore the Minnesota
• Um, it improves<01:22:59.920> our<01:23:00.080> efficiencies,<01:23:00.880> maintains
• improves our efficiencies, maintains improves our efficiencies, maintains consistency<01:23:02.000

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• opportunity to participate in clinical trials is because they just don't have the staff to do this efficiently
• needs a little bit of work, and that is one of their future directions—how they can do that most efficiently
• The work we're doing is really focused on competitive industry, developing and using energy efficiently
• developing and using in uh<01:17:47.920> energy<01:17:48.719> yeah<01:17:48.960> efficiently
• <01:17:49.400> and uh energy yeah efficiently and uh energy yeah efficiently and effectively

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As I mentioned, we put an emphasis on efficient resolution of misclassification intakes, including an
• on efficient resolution of misclassification<00:25:37.360> intakes<00:25:37.960> including
• of our field increases the efficiency of our field audit<00:31:18.799> staff<00:31:19.080>
• Coordination with the partnership has led to increased, uh, more efficient use of resources when we're
• Coordination with the cases, uh, partnership has led to increased, uh, more efficient use of resources

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you very much, Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, for your thorough and candid and efficient
• I didn't go to vet school to learn how to most efficiently, most effectively kill the most healthy animals
• I didn't go to vet school to learn how to most efficiently, most effectively kill the most healthy animals
• I didn't go to vet school to learn how to most efficiently, most effectively kill the most healthy animals
• most effectively kill the efficiently most effectively kill the the<01:24:42.440> most<01:24:

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• I'm here to say that Hopkins has been very judicious and efficient with their TIF districts.
• He added that they are judicious and efficient with TIF and that they love it.
• Madam Chair, just to show that I have been a good listener, Eden Prairie has also been judicious and efficient
• 24.080> and Eden Prairie has also been judicious and Eden Prairie has also been judicious and efficient
• with our one other economic efficient with our one other economic TIF<00:34:27.000> district.

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• heavy use, our facilities need repairs, replacements, and upgrades for safety, accessibility, and efficiency
• heavy use, our facilities need repairs, replacements, and upgrades for safety, accessibility, and efficiency
• The public works crew is required to maintain these systems in an efficient and safe manner to again
• systems um required to to maintain these systems um in<01:14:21.640> an<01:14:21.760> efficient
• and safe manner uh to in an efficient and safe manner uh to again<01:14:24.960> uh<01:14:25.040

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