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• That system is an older system, not ADA compliant.
• Got until the judicial system gets more.
• need to refill a position.
• into four positions.
• positions?

Keywords: 908, all

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• The system is built to try to minimize the amount of time in labor.
• The maximum they would be responsible for would be $15,000.
• Is it still working with the system?
• It's all part-time; that's a part-time position.
• my area, looking at other universities' responses, I'm looking at Workforce Solutions' responses.

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• We created a system—a Wild West system—of obtaining cannabis products with zero... ...zero age limit.
• From time to time, he was even able to interact with his family.
• On this side of the column here, it's a completely unregulated... ...regulated system over here.
• . system, and how cannabinoids can really benefit what's going on in our bodies.
• I know this is up to kind of the regulatory position.

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• An act relating to electric public utilities, establishing distribution system planning requirements,
• requiring distribution system plans and energization reports.
• introduced by Representative Reeb, an act relating to traffic offenses, providing for testimony by interactive
• By Representatives Zipanski and Roy Balcaviero, an act providing grants for solar energy systems, requiring
• Billie's positive influence and leadership extend beyond her classroom to the school and community.

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• , and that the responsibility is to actively care for the lands that sustain us.
• And so it creates an unfair and inconsistent tax system with the $20 surcharge.
• And so it creates an unfair and inconsistent tax system with the $20 surcharge.
• And so it creates an unfair and inconsistent tax system with the $20 surcharge.
• So, um, that is my, um, I guess, position. Thank you. Thank you, Chair.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and Committee on Water and Land heard HB 504, which would raise the transient accommodations tax by imposing a $20 nightly charge on stays booked with points, miles, or other rewards-program benefits, with revenues dedicated to DLNR for natural resource protection, management, and restoration. Supporters said Hawaiʻi faces major environmental funding shortfalls and that visitors should help pay for the lands and waters they enjoy. Testimony in support came from DLNR, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Care for Now Coalition, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Hawaiʻi Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Kuaʻulu, Mālama Puka, Resources Legacy Fund, and others, many citing visitor polling showing strong support for an environmental stewardship fee and the need for a dedicated funding source and community grants. Opposition or caution focused mainly on implementation and the tax structure. The Department of Taxation said the surcharge would create administrative difficulties because it would be hard to verify the value of points, miles, and similar bookings, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi said it supported the policy goal but not the funding source, warning that tourists have limited budgets and may choose other destinations. Some members also raised concerns about the $20 rate and administrative complexity, while others said the concept was creative but needed refinement. After discussion, the chair recommended passing HB 504 as HD1 with amendments, including noting DoTax’s concerns and changing the effective date for the surcharge to January 1, 2027. Both committees adopted the recommendation and passed the bill with amendments; one member in Water and Land voted with reservations, and several members were excused.

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• And then the Tennessee system, which is a managed risk hybrid plan.
• Some years are negative, and some years are positive.
• It made everybody very nervous because once that money goes into the system, it's in the system.
• We've done that for a number of systems. So, if...
• Well, I appreciate that response because that was going.

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• Uh, we have 37,000 in the system right now that are mental health and within our system, we have, uh,
• We have a notification system where victims can register in the system to be notified of things like
• So that has been very helpful and very positive for our district.
• That would be about field positions would be around 470 field positions. OK.
• or gaming systems.

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• Overall, Judge Barra's survey responses Overall, Judge Barra's survey responses were<00:09:12.560
• A judicial master is a position similar A judicial master is a position similar to<00:24:59.920> a
• <00:43:13.760> position.
• position position. position position.
• navigating a complex system. navigating a complex system.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• positions have been terminated?
• I can say that the, you know, 300,000 positions, which are the direct care positions, are exempted from
• Well, thank you, Senator, and just a clarification, the 300,000 positions in the VA are positions that
• Veterans want to be the champions of the system and if the system works for them I guarantee they will
• When we erase risk, we erase responsibility. When we erase responsibility, veterans die.

Keywords: veterans, mental health, suicide prevention, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program, HOPE Act, BRAVE Act, Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, advocacy, legislation, mental health resources

Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.

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• Chairman, because the position will be directly responsible to the electorate. Further questions.
• This position seems very internal.
• to the By having a position, what's unique about our proposals is that the position is accountable to
• by having a position.
• That's the first response.

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• I not only interact with patients who identify as transgender, but also work closely with endocrinologists
• By encouraging ethical reporting, SB 2043 fosters trust in our healthcare system.
• health and safety, and gross mismanagement are actions that are unacceptable and that there are responsible
• , that the examples that he described a KKK rally, naming I'm an employee with so and so hospital system
• What's the hospital association's position on the hospital performing illegal surgeries?

Bills: SB 240, SB 1183, SB 1184, SB 1577, SB 2043, SB 2051, SCR 42, SJR 68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• The House is now in position to day.
• I remember working in a school system there.
• I remember working in a school system there.
• <01:08:35.679> with<01:08:35.920> others, people interact with others, people interact
• Y'all had a lot of work to do when you came in that position.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• everyone, including hospital systems everyone, including hospital systems that<00:42:22.800>
• genetics, complex interactions among genetics, complex interactions among genetics, biology,<01:
• afford how much can our system afford? afford how much can our system afford?
• system has today. This is one component. system has today. This is one component.
• parts of our health care system. parts of our health care system.

Bills: HF4493, HF3133, HF4595, HF4143, HF4142, HF3756, HF4289, HF1724, HF2291, HF4568, HF4547

Keywords: opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law

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• In my last presentation, we also looked at the online system.
• NDNA has improved its online notice system to be 100% ADA compliant.
• I think I meant university system. Good afternoon, Chairman Tomin.
• A lot of the interactions have been between UND and OMB.
• So we've made a lot of progress, filling 25. filling positions.

Summary: The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund. OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification. The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.

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• additional help through the court system additional help through the court system to<00:34:50.879
• So I wouldn't have any court system.
• Finish on the positive.
• Finish on the positive.
• <01:41:38.000> They're they're fighting the system. They're they're fighting the system.

Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:24 2. Discussion of The Center for Courageous Kids – 00:02:46 3. Discussion of Adult Protective Services and State Guardianship Programs – 00:25:22 4. Discussion of Annual Report of the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel – 01:00:34 5. Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:33:41 6. Adjournment – 01:42:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee’s first interim meeting opened with roll call and a reminder that Kentucky had 8,641 children in out-of-home care with active placements as of June 1, 2025. The first presentation was from the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), a donor-funded camp in Scottsville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s history, its year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medical and accessibility supports, and its impact on campers’ confidence and independence. They said CCK has served more than 43,000 campers from 46 states and 13 countries, including 22,000 from Kentucky, and noted plans to reach all 120 Kentucky counties. CCK also outlined future capital needs: a new art barn and a medical lodge. The organization said the art barn project would cost $2.5 million, with a legislative request of $1.5 million, and the medical lodge would cost $2.875 million, with a legislative request of $1.75 million. Members responded very positively, with several praising the camp’s work and one member asking about operational challenges. CCK said its main challenges are awareness, staff and volunteer recruitment, and expanding medical and housing capacity; it also said it is accredited by the American Camp Association and receives health and safety visits and audits. The committee then moved to a presentation on adult protective services and state guardianship programs from Jessica Wayne and Cliff Bryant of DCBS. They explained the legal framework for guardianship, the difference between full and limited guardianship/conservatorship, emergency appointments, and the state’s role as a last-resort guardian when no family member or private entity is available. They reported 4,464 individuals under state guardianship as of June 1, with most cases involving dementia, developmental disability, intellectual disability, nursing home or long-term care placement, severe mental illness, or brain injury. They also said the division has 89 field workers across 14 regional offices, with an average caseload of 52 and a goal of reducing that into the mid-40s through additional hiring.

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• If they're not on a waste system that like in the cities, then they deserve to have at least a septic
• If they're not on a a a waste system<00:23:23.000> that<00:23:23.360> that<00:23:23.840
• Responsibility and Economic Development. Responsibility and Economic Development.
• These interactive<00:35:17.520> technologies<00:35:18.160> strengthen interactive technologies
• strengthen interactive technologies strengthen individual<00:35:19.040> skills<00:35:19.480><

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call establishing a quorum of 30 senators. The chamber approved excusing absent senators, dispensed with reading the prior journal, and agreed to allow bill introductions and committee reports throughout the day. Several guests were recognized in the gallery, including local officials, construction representatives for the new statehouse, and advocacy groups. A series of House messages were received and referred to committees, including local bills and constitutional amendments for Macon, Winston, Perry, Montgomery, Mobile, Jefferson, Marengo, Covington, Tuscaloosa, and Madison counties, along with measures on campaign finance, title fraud, public health, workforce, income tax, legal tender, consumer protection, seafood products, carbon dioxide injection wells, and boards of registrars. Committee reports included favorable reports on Senate Bill 374 and House Bill 432 from the Committee on Local Legislation. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 97 commending the University of Alabama on its planned ROTC facility and Student Veteran Center, and Senate Joint Resolution 98 naming a portion of Highway 9 in Elmore County the Lamar S. "Bubba" Woodham Jr. Highway. During personal privilege, Senator Smitherman urged attention to the lack of septic systems in parts of the state and suggested the Senate may need to study the issue, possibly through a resolution or task force. Senator Orr submitted a notice in writing regarding proposed Senate rules changes. The Senate then took up local legislation, adopting budget isolation resolutions and passing multiple local bills and constitutional amendments, including House Bill 569 (Autauga County), House Bill 337 and Senate Bill 371 (Madison County), House Bill 576 (Mobile County), House Bill 529 (Class 2 municipalities), Senate Bill 369 (Lauderdale County), House Bill 612 (Covington County), and House Bill 514 (Tuscaloosa County), with votes largely unanimous or near-unanimous. The Senate recessed until 1:00 p.m. after completing the local calendar items.

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• And I'm responsible on how we do that.
• That interaction now requires a search.
• <01:59:41.679> But police interactions with people. But police interactions with people.
• <02:02:11.360> for that's a that's a normal interaction for that's a that's a normal interaction
• um<02:31:04.080> notifying retirement system is um notifying retirement system is um notifying

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• and the Texas A&M University systems.
• On slide three, the Texas Transportation System, our system itself is the most extensive of a robust
• transportation system in the nation.
• system.
• , automated irrigation systems.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• to introduce bills and position to introduce bills and position to introduce bills and resolutions Mr
• and I see the second bill that position and I see the second bill that position and I see the second
• just to fill some positions sometimes and to fill some positions sometimes and to fill some positions
• we bear responsibility to responsibility we bear responsibility to responsibility we bear responsibility
• the regulated sewer system to elect it's regulated sewer system to elect it's regulated sewer system

Keywords: sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• DO YOU KNOW THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ACCOUNTABILITY BUILT INTO THE SYSTEM ALREADY WITHIN THREE STRIKES
• NOT BEING IN AN ESTABLISHED POSITION HERE.
• THAT'S NOT HOW THE SYSTEMS WORK.
• THEY ARE PART OF A SYSTEM THAT IS FAILING THEM AS WELL.
• WE ARE DESPERATELY IN NEED OF POSITIONS.

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