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• MANDATES STUDENTS BE PROVIDED A DETAILED ITEMIZATION OF THE COST OF EACH TEXTBOOK AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
• AND BULK PRICING PACKAGES AND THE LOWEST COST OPTION FOR EACH INCLUDING READILY AVAILABLE NO-COST MATERIALS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• ARE THE ONES WROTE COLLECTING YOUR GARBAGE, THE ONES THAT OWN THE LANDFILLS OR OPERATING THEM IN MATERIAL
• WE HAD ANOTHER MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY THAT HAD A FIRE AND A WASTE TO ENERGY PLANT IN BROWARD COUNTY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• You have to use a cloth material over the window for window protection.
• The only way you can get the Fortified gold is with a cloth material that is already cut to go over the

Bills: HB324, HB252, SB80, HB241

Keywords: sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government, election, residential construction, architectural approval, engineering approval, home building, single family residences, 1136, house, all

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• AUDITS FOR COLLEGES AND SCHOOL BOARDS AND SOME OF THE FINDINGS ARE FINANCIAL, THIS COULD INVOLVE MATERIAL
• THEY DO NOT PERFORM A RECONCILIATION WE DETERMINE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE FINANCIAL MATERIAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So it's about nothing but sexual materials; it doesn't cover the full gamut of potentially objectionable
• material."
• it doesn't it um but sexual materials it doesn't it um doesn't<03:30:38.040> cover<03:30:38.359
• <03:30:41.600> that potentially objectionable material that potentially objectionable material
• are we supposed to obscene material are we supposed to Define Define Define that<03:30:58.279> the

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised. After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting. HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.

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• ...materials, yeah. It's a, you know, do you get actual cash value or not?
• Some of this is the fuel standards using lighter materials.
• So the roofing materials that you're using currently are not the ones that they're upgraded?
• They're the longer-lasting, better roofing materials? It depends.
• It was good supplemental material. Thank you. Thank you. It was good supplemental material.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This allows students to take on ownership and engage with the material about our changing environment
• ownership and engage with the material about<00:36:17.120> our<00:36:17.240> changing<
• These channels allow districts to request assistance, share our questions, and access materials as they
• <01:13:20.160> as<01:13:20.320> they<01:13:20.480> strengthen access materials
• as they strengthen access materials as they strengthen their<01:13:21.280> local<01:13:21.600

Bills: HF3776, HF3557, HF3585

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

Summary: The committee first approved the previous day’s minutes, then took up House File 3776, as amended by the A2 amendment, which clarified how the bill would apply to students with IEPs and 504 plans. The bill’s author argued that Minnesota should address screen time for preschool and kindergarten students, saying current law is too broad, that young children are especially vulnerable to developmental and attention harms from screens, and that parents and teachers should have more control over device use. The bill was laid over after discussion. Testimony on HF 3776 was split. Amanda Faye of Minnetonka Public Schools opposed the bill as drafted, saying it would conflict with existing academic standards, READ Act screening requirements, accessibility tools, and local control, and would force districts back to paper-based screening. Katherine Myers of Live More Screen Less supported the bill, citing concerns about early childhood screen exposure and arguing that screen-free time supports child development. Members raised concerns about local control, parental rights, and how to protect students who need devices for accommodations; the author and nonpartisan staff noted that schools can already adopt cell phone policies, but exceptions may be needed for certain students and uses. After laying over HF 3776, the committee began House File 3557. Representative Craft introduced the bill as a voluntary program to promote practical science education and workforce development tied to climate literacy, including a proposed Minnesota Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students. The bill was only introduced before the transcript ended, with no vote or final action recorded on HF 3557.

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• some information to the work group, and after looking through the request made to us, we sent back materials
• Any other comments on the materials that we reviewed and had available to us today? All right.
• Um, and I would encourage everyone to read all the materials that were disseminated today.
• <01:31:33.440> that Any other comments on the materials that Any other comments on the materials
• that were disseminated all the materials that were disseminated today.<01:32:16.239> I<01:32:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Seclusion Working Group approved the minutes from its November 5, 2025 meeting and then heard presentations from Jessica Heiser and Aaron Sansmark of Solutions Not Suspensions and the Minnesota Disability Law Center on the misuse and illegal use of seclusion in schools. They described illegal seclusion as including use outside emergencies, for discipline or noncompliance, beyond the emergency period, in unregistered rooms, without parent notice, without required observation or documentation, for students outside the grade-limit rules, when meals/restroom/water are withheld, or when staff are not properly trained. They emphasized that Minnesota lacks a single reliable data source for identifying illegal seclusion and that families often learn about incidents late, if at all, making complaints and legal action difficult because of barriers such as time, cost, language, and access to advocates. The presenters summarized Minnesota Disability Law Center records, saying they receive about one seclusion-related case per month during the school year, statewide, and that in the cases reviewed over the last year the children were all boys with disabilities, including autism, ADHD, developmental delay, or emotional disabilities; three were white and two were children of color, and four of the five were age 10 or younger. They said all of those families pulled their children from school afterward, and that five of five cases potentially had valid illegal-seclusion claims, though only three pursued legal action. They also noted PACER reports many discipline and behavior calls involving seclusion but does not keep hard records. The presenters proposed better statewide data collection, including identifying school buildings, staff, or students involved, reporting incident duration, and adding a checkbox on MDE complaints to flag restraint/seclusion allegations. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on disproportionality. The presenters cited national research showing students with disabilities and students of color, especially Black boys, are disproportionately restrained or secluded, while acknowledging Minnesota does not have a single statewide racial aggregate for seclusion. Members discussed whether banning seclusion would reduce misuse and disproportionality, whether it could increase physical holds or injuries, and whether the issue should be viewed in the broader context of emergency interventions. Heiser argued Minnesota is moving in the same direction as federal actions and other states that have restricted or banned seclusion, and noted that the current birth-through-third-grade ban has reportedly reduced seclusion by 40%. Other members agreed disproportionality is a serious systemwide problem, but emphasized the need to keep the conversation focused on seclusion and emergency use. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• has been discussed at multiple Legislative Oversight meetings, so we're going to keep background material
• This information is also in the materials that's been provided to you.
• materials that's been provided to you. materials that's been provided to you.
• <00:53:54.880> that<00:53:55.440> four<00:53:55.760> post and provided material
• that four post and provided material that four post areas<00:53:56.720> will<00:53:57.040>

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 Staff Report on Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System- 00:01:09 Kentucky State Police and Finance and Administration Cabinet Response to Staff Report- 00:48:37 Adjournment-01:34:512, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a staff report on Kentucky’s statewide emergency responder voice system (SERVS), a multi-phase project intended to improve interoperable radio communications for first responders. Staff said Kentucky State Police did not appear to have violated statutes or regulations, but the project lacked an overall master plan, clear milestones, and consistent documentation, which contributed to delays, spending issues, and deployment problems. The report recommended updating the Kentucky Field Operations Guide to reflect SERVS and noted that the project has been funded in phases since 2018, with appropriations totaling roughly $216 million across 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, while about $109 million had been spent by the end of fiscal year 2025. The report raised concerns about project sequencing and oversight. Staff said most spending was concentrated in special mobile equipment, with Motorola accounting for about two-thirds of all SERVS expenditures and the top four vendors making up 81 percent of spending. They also said a sample of Motorola payments suggested possible late payments, though they could not confirm whether interest was paid. Staff criticized the use of master agreements for a project of this size, the lack of a centralized ledger, and the absence of a documented timeline or risk mitigation plan. They recommended stronger procurement and planning requirements, including possible legislative changes requiring approved master plans for large capital projects and additional funding conditions tied to SERVS master agreements. Land acquisition and deployment progress were identified as major bottlenecks, especially in Eastern Kentucky. Staff said the project began in western Kentucky using existing tower sites, but the remaining work is concentrated in harder-to-acquire areas, with more than 95 percent of new towers still incomplete. They said the Division of Real Properties did not begin formal contract work on acquisition until October 2024, despite earlier coordination, and recommended earlier consultation on future projects. Staff also noted that the Kentucky Wireless Interoperability Executive Committee had not been active in oversight, and survey results showed limited awareness and involvement among first responders. Committee members agreed that the lack of an initial implementation plan and the continuing need for funding reflected broader planning problems, and they discussed the need for a clearer end-to-end game plan rather than continuing to fund the project without a defined completion path.

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• Any other conversations on the informational materials? Senator Waters: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Three of those are internal control observations, none of which are considered to be material weaknesses
• <01:17:11.920> weaknesses, considered to be material weaknesses, considered to be material
• Finally, I would like to note that we did not propose any material audit adjustments to the department's
• <01:20:41.440> audit did not propose any material audit did not propose any material audit

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first adopted the September 5 minutes and then approved the remaining consent calendar items after removing several bills for separate consideration, including 25-252, 25-248, 25-251, and 25-253. The committee then took up 25-252 from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, where members asked about the arts tax credit program, staffing, and volunteer coordination. Department representatives said the program had recently been authorized, forms had been finalized, three of six laid-off staff had been rehired through a federal grant, and the agency was now trying to recruit participants. Members also discussed whether tax-credit-raised funds could count as federal match; the department said they could not, because federal rules require state dollars. The item was adopted. The committee next considered 25-248 from the Department of Safety, which was described as a technical correction moving funds from equipment to hardware and software after consultation with the Department of Administrative Services. A member asked about “buy American” waivers, and the department said it would follow up with more information. The item was adopted. The committee then approved 25-251 from the Department of Administrative Services, which included discussion of ongoing problems with Anthem’s retiree health plan mail-order pharmacy. Department staff said many issues were tied to implementation changes and prescription renewal rules, that some complaints were being resolved through the vendor and the retiree health office, and that the contract would be rebid in the coming year, likely causing further changes. On 25-253 from the Department of Health and Human Services, members questioned the department’s September 5 health alert and whether it diverged from CDC guidance. DHHS said the alert was an annual evidence-based guideline for respiratory virus season and immunizations, largely aligned with CDC recommendations, and that some differences reflected timing and population-specific guidance. The item was adopted. The committee then heard 25-237 from the Department of Justice on the annual litigation fund request. Attorney General John Formela said the request was about $4.3 million, roughly 40% below last year and below the five-year average, with major costs tied to YDC civil and criminal litigation and some DHHS class actions. A member criticized the large increase over the budgeted $350,000 and said the budgeting approach should be corrected in the next cycle. Another member asked about YDC settlement reductions; the attorney general said confidentiality limited specifics, but explained that under the new statute the office had accepted well over half of administrator awards, rejected some, and negotiated lower amounts in others while still resolving most cases. The item remained under discussion at the end of the excerpt.

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• > road<00:49:50.480> construction gas and road construction gas and road construction materials
• <00:49:55.920> Uh materials. Uh moving then to page 10. Uh materials.
• So, if members want to leave their materials, they're welcome to do so. Oh, never mind.
• ><01:37:48.639> to<01:37:48.800> leave<01:37:48.960> their<01:37:49.239> materials
• , members want to leave their materials, members want to leave their materials, they're<01:37:50.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• from imposing arbitrary and overly restrictive building design mandates, especially around exterior materials
• ,<00:04:00.159> building around exterior materials, building around exterior materials, building
• The second item is alternative<00:12:13.200> exterior<00:12:13.880> materials.
• <00:12:14.880> We<00:12:15.120> are alternative exterior materials.
• We are alternative exterior materials.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• there any particular vulnerability in terms of the supply chain for that project and the cost of materials
• So my understanding is the vendors that would be able to provide the tramway equipment and materials
• because of that you know materials because of that you know tariff<01:23:27.920> the<01:23:28.080
• the trimway um equipment and materials the trimway um equipment and materials are<01:23:40.239><
• But if I understand correctly, they're not in a position right now to buy that material to replace for

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Command, the U. from US Army Materials Command, the U. from US Army Materials Command, the U.
• is Major General Kevin Meisler, speaker is Major General Kevin Meisler, Chief of Staff, US Army Material
• Chief of Staff, US Army Material Chief of Staff, US Army Material Command, Redstone Arsenal.
• of staff for Micler, and I am the chief of staff for Micler, and I am the chief of staff for Army Material
• Army Material Command. Army Material Command.

Bills: HB 10, HB 12, HB 147, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• Those are funds that would have otherwise been spent on the administrative costs and materials of holding
• Those are funds that would have otherwise been spent on the administrative costs and materials of holding
• Those are funds that would have otherwise been spent on the administrative costs and materials of holding
• Those are funds that would have otherwise been spent on the administrative costs and materials of holding
• <00:57:42.760> of administrative cost and materials of administrative cost and materials of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Labor, materials, and other components for the extension and other developments are going to be sourced
• Labor, materials, and other components for the extension and other developments are going to be sourced
• Labor, materials, and other components for the extension and other developments are going to be sourced
• and other components for the materials and other components for the extension<01:24:43.520> and
• We've met hundreds and hundreds of people who are very interested in seeing this materialized.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• during Education Fire Prevention Month and other things, if they have questions or need educational materials
• during Education Fire Prevention Month and other things, if they have questions or need educational materials
• during Education Fire Prevention Month and other things, if they have questions or need educational materials
• Care to provide education, training, reference materials, and recommendations for standardized stroke
• they are at the end of my presentation from today if you need to go back and reference any of that material

Summary: The committee first approved the previous meeting minutes and then heard a detailed annual report from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and policy issues. He explained the committee’s review process, confidentiality protections, and national and North Dakota data showing that most maternal deaths are preventable and that mental health conditions, substance use, cardiovascular issues, infection, hemorrhage, and embolism are the leading causes. Members asked about suicide, domestic violence, midwife training, home births, and whether pregnancy testing at death scenes should be expanded; Dr. Arnold said better coroner education, more investigation of unexplained deaths, and possible post-mortem pregnancy testing could improve case identification, especially in rural areas. He also noted that deaths often occur well after 42 days postpartum and that mental health-related deaths remain a major concern. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark on cigarette reduced-ignition-propensity standards and related fire prevention issues. He recommended updating the state’s cigarette propensity law to current national standards and also raised a separate recommendation to require fast-breakaway oxygen tubing for home oxygen users, citing fatal fires linked to smoking around oxygen. Members asked about implementation, cost, insurance coverage, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Dr. Clark said he would provide follow-up information and was willing to help with any legislation, but no agency bill had yet been planned. Next, Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services reported on the North Dakota Stroke System of Care. She described the statewide network of stroke-ready hospitals, registry-based quality improvement, and performance data showing continued improvement in stroke recognition, imaging, thrombolytic treatment, transfers, and EMS pre-notification. She highlighted new quality measures for inter-facility transfers and intracerebral hemorrhage care, and said the system remains strong but depends on continued legislative and hospital support. Committee members asked about participation by the VA hospital and were encouraged to consider outreach to include it more fully in the stroke system. Finally, the committee began a presentation on prior authorization and non-opioid pain treatment from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to non-opioid acute pain medications, especially in the 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window when pain is most severe, and said delays can push patients toward opioids. He emphasized that prior authorization has a role in utilization management but should not create barriers in acute pain care, and he noted that current use of the company’s non-opioid product remains very low. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• Sophisticated criminal organizations are stealing crude, condensate, equipment, and materials from well
• petrochemical crack spreads, all suggest that U.S. petrochemical producers have the capacity to materially
• supply disruptions have a history of reversing or correcting more quickly than U.S. supplies can materially
• The key thing here was the global marketplace part. ...way off for any material increases in their output
• Jason, the council recommended that the rulemaking address hydrogen pipeline and casing materials separately

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• That's really the only material difference. Thank you. Do you have any questions? I'd be glad.
• That's really the only material difference. Thank you. Do you have any questions?
• is deemed harmful to minors to conduct age verification for any person attempting to access the material
• Exposure to harmful or illegal content, including violence, drugs, self-harm, and sexual material, online
• We just— Sexual material. Online grooming is happening, and trafficking children is happening.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2308, which would prohibit dental insurers and their holding companies from owning dental practices or other businesses regulated by the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill is meant to prevent vertical integration and payer control over provider care, while Delta Dental of Arizona opposed it, saying the measure would block nonprofit insurers from investing in clinics for indigent care and create regulatory burdens. After discussion about private equity ownership in dentistry and whether nonprofit insurers should be exempted, the committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2308 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 4001, as amended, which creates a licensing and enforcement framework for alternative nicotine products beginning in 2028, restricts youth-targeted marketing, and increases penalties for selling to minors or manufacturing/distributing without a license. Supporters, including the sponsor, Border Security Alliance, and industry representatives, said the bill would improve supply-chain transparency, curb illegal products, and strengthen youth access enforcement. Opponents, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, argued the bill should instead create a full tobacco retail licensing system and include broader nicotine definitions, while also warning that enforcement resources would be insufficient. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 6-1. House Bill 2873, as amended, was also approved unanimously. The bill allows a person or organization that files a city or town referendum petition to withdraw it before it qualifies for the ballot, with retroactive application to withdrawals filed beginning January 1, 2026. The committee then heard House Bill 2408, which revises Arizona Board of Nursing complaint procedures, confidentiality rules, investigation timelines, expungement authority, and board oversight of nursing education programs. The sponsor said the bill responds to long-standing audit findings and aims to improve fairness and timeliness, while nursing board officials opposed provisions affecting education oversight and warned about patient safety, costs, and liability. Nurses and other supporters described delayed investigations and the need for expungement relief. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2408 on a 5-2 vote. Additional bills heard included House Bill 2342, which limits HOA restrictions on backyard shade structures and related installations; it passed 7-0 after supporters described a family hardship case and committee members criticized HOA overreach. House Bill 2323, which extends Arizona’s motor vehicle lemon law protections to lessees, also passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor, attorneys, and a consumer describing repeated repair failures on a leased vehicle. The committee also began hearing House Bill 4010, which would establish a Board of Genetic Counselors under the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners and set licensure and disciplinary rules, but the transcript ends before any final action on that bill.

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• Child sexual abuse material offenses are reclassified to higher felony levels to ensure offenders face
• additional penalties for individuals who produce, distribute, or provide access to child sexual abuse material
• updates statutory language by replacing the term child pornography with the phrase child sexual abuse material
• Child sexual abuse material offenses are reclassified to higher felony levels to ensure offenders face
• additional penalties for individuals who produce distribute or provide access to child sexual abuse material

Summary: The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions, including the doctor of the day and a lighthearted “Cannoli Day” introduction. The chamber then held an extended farewell celebration for Senator Joe Gruters, with numerous senators, colleagues, and family members praising his loyalty, political skill, family focus, and service in the Legislature and Republican Party. Gruters was presented with a commemorative gift recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety and immigration bill that prohibited sanctuary cities and required local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The Senate adopted a motion to spread Gruters’s remarks upon the journal and then recessed briefly. After recess, the Senate returned to regular business and took up third-reading bills. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 354, relating to blue ribbon projects, was temporarily postponed. The chamber then considered Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1758, relating to public assistance, with Senator Gates explaining that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system discussed earlier in session. During debate on SB 1758, Senator Berman opposed the bill, saying he could not support it in its current form because he believed the Medicaid-related provisions would create a coverage cliff after the one-year transition period and could leave people without care while increasing costs to hospitals and taxpayers. He also said SNAP error reduction should be a priority, but argued the state should focus on fixing administrative errors and fraud rather than imposing a work requirement whose costs and effects were uncertain.