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KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We do also have reporting.
  • <00:35:49.640> the have reporting they report to us the have reporting they report to us the
  • metrics um that the single PBM reports metrics um that the single PBM reports to<00:39:22.280>
  • and our providers in a more efficient and our providers in a more efficient manner<00:40:43.119>
  • you and I would love to see that report you and I would love to see that report I<00:44:47.480><
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The subcommittee met to review the Department for Medicaid Services’ program integrity work. Commissioner Lisa Lee and Program Integrity Director Jennifer Dudinsky outlined Kentucky Medicaid’s structure, funding, enrollment, and spending, including FMAP rates, the size of the Medicaid and KCHIP populations, the number of providers, and 2024 expenditures. They also described the managed care and fee-for-service populations, noting that managed care serves most members while fee-for-service is concentrated in long-term care and waiver populations. Most of the discussion focused on fraud, waste, abuse prevention, and provider oversight. The department described its provider enrollment and certification checks, revalidation requirements, site reviews, fingerprinting for some high-risk providers, and termination grounds such as false application information, Medicare actions, unreported ownership changes, and abandonment of a provider number. Members asked about nonprofit ownership reporting, MCO fraud oversight, and how the department tracks unusual CPT code utilization, especially in behavioral health. The department said it uses data analytics, audits, policy review, and collaboration with behavioral health staff to monitor those trends. Dudinsky explained the division’s four branches: provider licensing and certification, audits and compliance, recovery, and third-party liability/estate recovery. She described prepayment and postpayment audits, referrals of credible fraud allegations to the Attorney General, monthly meetings with the AG’s office, and coordination with the Office of Inspector General, CMS, HHS OIG, MCOs, and other partners. She also explained payment suspensions, stand-downs during law enforcement investigations, and recovery efforts for overpayments, provider/member fraud, and third-party liability. The department said its recovery and avoidance efforts produced more than $251 million in savings so far in 2025. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 9th, 2025

New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, thank you very much for your very efficient presentation. Thank you.
  • I know that we've had a number of these committee reports, a number of reports that come from our smaller
  • are in and everything like that that are reported.
  • To NMED to make sure that everything is reported.
  • Certain reports also to DOH and to whoever else they answer to.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll see what that looks like as the year goes on, but happy to report.
  • We'll report back as we move forward on that. Great. Thank you for the presentation.
  • If OK, if if I may also share. that there are metrics for specific reporting that the grantees will report
  • But the final report is not until September 2025.
  • So to hear that the report is not going to be out before we're asked to vote.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • AB 775 updates the process and deadline for filing behested payment reports in order to modernize and
  • Currently, most local jurisdictions do not post their behested payment reports online.
  • And, you know, it's not intentional that we don't do some of the reporting or disclosures.
  • So this bill improves our public transparency of behested payment reports while streamlining reporting
  • requirements to ensure that public officials are reporting accurate information.
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.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • SOME OF THE FIRST KEY MODULES THAT WE IDENTIFIED WAS TO FOCUS ON MODERNIZING THE OVERALL CUSTOMER REPORT
  • IS TO CONSOLIDATE ALL OF THE DISPARATE SYSTEMS THAT WE HAVE AND BRING IT INTO ONE CENTRALIZED WORK REPORT
  • IT JUST GIVES MORE EFFICIENCY IS TRACKING CAPABILITIES FOR PARTNERS.
  • THAT TAKES PLACE SO THAT WILL GET BUILT OUT AND BE ROLLED INTO THE WORK REPORT.
  • WE ARE LOOKING TO ACHIEVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY THROUGH THE TECHNOLOGY AND AND OPERABILITY IS ALWAYS
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • And according to the Sacramento Bee's reporting, more than 70... ...requires planning.
  • Because the state auditor's report found that over two-thirds of state departments reported that productivity
  • Telework made state government more efficient.
  • All authors, please report to Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement.
  • All authors, please report to Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement. Thank you.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • That report includes the status of each project.
  • <00:21:26.080> for also want to make it more efficient for also want to make it more efficient
  • Uh we appreciate the reporting of that uh the transparency that that uh chair fugat have asked for.
  • Uh, we appreciate the reporting of that, uh, the transparency that Chair Fugate has asked for.
  • uh the appreciate the reporting of that uh the transparency<00:42:43.680> that<00:42:43.839><
Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy received an update from Kentucky State Parks and the Finance Cabinet on the status of major capital projects funded through recent legislative appropriations. Commissioner Mark Keelin, Deputy Commissioner Chris Perry, and Finance Cabinet/DECA representatives described progress on campground upgrades, utility and broadband improvements, building systems repairs, life-safety work, accommodations and hospitality renovations, pool and beach projects, playgrounds, golf course improvements, marina work, and wastewater upgrades across the state park system. They emphasized that Kentucky has 44 state parks and that the funding has supported completed work and projects still under construction or in design. The presentation highlighted funding tied to House Joint Resolution 76, House Joint Resolution 56, and House Bill 6. Parks reported roughly $72 million invested to date, with 66 projects completed and 17 under construction, including campground renovations at sites such as My Old Kentucky Home, Kin Lake, Carter Caves, Cumberland Falls, and others; broadband projects at several campgrounds; electrical grid resilience work at parks including Kentucky Dam Village and Kin Lake; and completed life-safety upgrades such as lock systems. Officials also noted pool and beach work, ADA improvements, lodge and guest room renovations, marina replacements, and wastewater plant upgrades. DECA said it currently manages 1,335 active capital projects statewide, including 149 for Parks, and credited additional project management capacity and regular coordination meetings for accelerating delivery. Committee members asked for a copy of the presentation and pressed the department for more detailed accounting of House Joint Resolution 56, including how much money remains, which projects are complete, and whether current appropriations are sufficient to finish the listed work. The department also requested a larger maintenance pool appropriation of $40 million for the next budget, arguing that routine and emergency maintenance needs across 44 parks exceed current resources and that preventative maintenance would reduce long-term costs. No votes were taken during the meeting.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/26/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • the rigorous uh course Tak report the rigorous uh course Tak report otherwise<00:48:05.680> due
  • A report from the U.S.
  • A report from the U.S.
  • A report from the U.S.
  • A report from the U.S.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Water Topics Overview Committee Jun 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Water Topics Overview Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • What AWWA reported in their survey was a range of 0.6 to 1.7%.
  • Preliminary engineering report funding: we will refine that.
  • That report is an 18- to 24-month process.
  • Preliminary engineering report funding, we will refine that.
  • That report is an 18 to 24-month process.
Keywords: 908, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Oct 28th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • management practices, uh, when biosolids are applied and regulations related to, to monitoring and reporting
  • So, um, this is an interim measure to make That process more efficient, but it's still a very natural
  • Well, that's because the material safety data sheets only report 1% or higher, and we know PFAS is used
  • They have proven themselves to be efficient, appropriate, and an option for the community.
  • but how do we know that the average individual is even going to be doing the required checks and reporting
Summary: The meeting focused on the use of biosolids on farm and ranch land, with testimony from Oklahoma State University experts, a conservation official, and an engineering representative about the benefits, risks, and regulatory implications. Dr. Lusk described OSU’s long history of soil fertility research and said biosolids can provide nutrients and organic matter, but also may carry contaminants such as PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pathogens. He emphasized that many questions remain unanswered, especially about contaminant uptake into soil, crops, livestock, and humans, and said existing EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations address some treatment and application standards but may not fully cover PFAS. Dr. Arnell expanded on nutrient management, explaining that biosolids can function similarly to manure as a fertilizer source, especially for nitrogen and phosphorus, but should be tested, incorporated into soil, and applied under permit conditions to reduce runoff and other losses. He said PFAS testing methods are not yet standardized and that more research is needed to determine sampling protocols, movement in soil, and long-term effects. Committee members asked whether farmers and ranchers should be notified of risks, whether PFAS is currently tested, how many counties use biosolids, and what research would be needed for a dissertation-level study. The witnesses generally agreed that landowners should be informed of known risks and uncertainties, but said the science is still developing. Dr. Arnell said a unified testing method is needed before reliable PFAS monitoring can be done, and suggested that a multi-year study would be required to understand soil movement, crop uptake, and livestock impacts. Greg Scott of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission framed the issue as a waste-management problem, noting that human waste streams contain contaminants and that soil type affects how pollutants move; he said sandy soils pose greater movement risks than clay soils and that current best practice is incorporation, careful timing, and avoiding steep or sensitive sites. He also said PFAS are widespread and not naturally occurring in the way some other compounds are, and that liability and cleanup costs are major concerns. Mary Elizabeth Mock of Garver Engineering focused on the practical and financial consequences of a possible moratorium on land application, saying most of Oklahoma’s biosolids are currently land applied and would otherwise have to go to landfills. She warned that many landfills are nearing capacity, tipping fees could rise sharply, and cities such as Tulsa and Norman could face large increases in disposal costs, which would ultimately be borne by ratepayers and taxpayers. She also said septic system maintenance costs could rise if land application options shrink, potentially leading to deferred maintenance and system failures. Mock urged a tiered, data-driven approach to PFAS regulation and said advanced treatment technologies may help in the future, but they are still emerging and expensive. No votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and member questions.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (02/04/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • It wasn't looking to push the servers out, but it was just to make it more efficient, knowing that we
  • it was just to make it more efficient it was just to make it more efficient knowing<00:33:37.519
  • And nothing was reported back to me. Thanks. All right, any further questions?
  • And nothing was reported back to me. Thanks. All right, any further questions? Thank you, Senator.
  • <01:08:03.480> and only looking at efficiencies and only looking at efficiencies and Effectiveness
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • , a general revenue report, fixed capital outlay reports, and a 10-year history of appropriations.
  • There are four reversion reports.
  • We have six fund balance reports.
  • It’s been repeated in six consecutive audit reports and reported to the committee four times.
  • It also requires a report to include recommendations the department can take to improve the efficiency
Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee met to receive updates on Transparency Florida and related transparency tools. The Governor’s Office and the Department of Financial Services described the Transparency Florida website, the state payment and contract systems, and the local-government financial reporting system (Logger X/XBRL), emphasizing public access, searchable payment and contract data, downloadable reports, and ongoing upgrades. Members asked whether school districts and the Department of Corrections are included in these systems; staff explained that state agencies like Corrections are covered through Transparency Florida, FACTS, and the state financial reports, while Logger X is for local governments. Committee staff reported that the Transparency Florida Act’s requirements have been met and noted that any new recommendations would need legislative action; members were invited to submit recommendations by October 30. The committee then reviewed repeated audit findings for local governments and educational entities. Staff explained the statutory process for “three-peat” findings: first requesting an updated written corrective-action status, then possibly requiring an appearance before the committee, and finally taking further action if findings remain uncorrected. Most entities were recommended for written updates, while the City of Daytona Beach was singled out for an in-person appearance because of a repeated finding involving unexpended building permit balances. Members also raised questions about specific entities, including McIntosh, White Springs, Pahokee, and the Fred R. Wilson Memorial Law Library special district, with staff explaining the nature of the findings and noting that some entities may warrant further review. The committee adopted a motion to accept staff’s recommendations and to send letters to entities with uncorrected audit findings in late-filed 2023-24 audit reports. It also approved a motion directing the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required audit of the Department of the Lottery for fiscal year 2025-26, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance work and OPPAGA preparing operational recommendations. The meeting concluded with notice that the next meeting was tentatively scheduled for November 3 at 3:30 p.m., followed by adjournment.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • CMS every year will be requiring annual reporting, quarterly reporting, to show progress on how we're
  • CMS every year will be requiring annual reporting, quarterly reporting, to show progress on how we're
  • So, that we will be required to report.
  • But we're starting to get reports back.
  • But I would say getting those reports.
Bills: HF1925
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance Apr 23rd, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is an efficiency bill. It's a good government bill.
  • This helps us be more efficient in consumer protection.
  • This is an efficiency bill. It's a good government bill.
  • This helps us be more efficient in consumer protection.
  • Vote yes is to report House Bill 1221 favorably.
Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection. Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted. The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended. Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • These are classified as other by the Department of Education in the annual statistical report.
  • They are district-specific sources of funds, but we do record and report them annually.
  • They are district-specific sources of funds, but we do record and report them annually.
  • In our report tomorrow, we're going to cover Allowed for the ESA program.
  • In our report tomorrow, we're going to cover the spending in that report, so we're going to get the details
Summary: The House and Senate Education Committee first approved minutes from February 2 and 3, then took up an interim study proposal on adult education and the Excel Center model. Representatives from Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, the Excel Center network, and the University of Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunities testified that roughly 300,000 Arkansans over age 19 lack a high school diploma or GED, and argued that the Excel Center provides a supported diploma pathway for adults who struggle with GED testing. Witnesses highlighted wraparound services such as free child care, transportation assistance, tutoring, life coaching, and career services, and cited outcomes including high retention, growing enrollment, and research showing higher employment and earnings and lower criminal justice involvement for graduates. Committee members raised questions about the state’s role, existing adult education programs, and how the study would be structured; the motion to adopt the ISP passed, though there was some procedural disagreement about when questions should have been taken. The committee then heard a detailed adequacy funding overview from BLR staff Katie Walden and Adrian Beck on Arkansas K-12 education finance. They reviewed national funding principles and explained Arkansas’s system, including state and local revenue sources, the Public School Fund, the Educational Excellence Trust Fund, the Educational Adequacy Fund, and the Facilities Partnership Program. Staff said K-12 state and local revenues totaled $6.6 billion in 2025, with foundation funding making up the largest share of district and charter funding, followed by additional, categorical, and supplemental funds. They also explained the matrix-based foundation formula, the role of the uniform rate of tax, and how categorical and supplemental funds support areas such as alternative learning, English learners, special education high-cost cases, teacher salary equalization, declining enrollment, and student growth. Members asked several follow-up questions about how specific funding categories are defined and used, including student support staff, instructional aides, special education high-cost occurrences, ALE funding, teacher salary equalization, and the inclusion of Excel Center amounts in state-local funding totals. Staff said some of those details would be addressed in a later presentation and offered to provide additional records, including district lists and historical information. The meeting ended after the funding overview, with no additional votes or actions beyond the ISP adoption and adjournment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • News & World Report.
  • I am delighted to report that the Manhattan Institute actually ranks the University of Florida number
  • News & World Report. I was born and raised in the great state of Florida.
  • News & World Report. Also, they featured us as a top 30 engineering program without a Ph.D.
  • Now let's go ahead and take... will be reported favorably.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear confirmation testimony for a large slate of university and state college trustees. Most of the discussion centered on the nominees’ backgrounds, ties to their institutions, and priorities such as student success, workforce development, financial sustainability, research growth, housing, and maintaining or improving university rankings. Several University of Florida trustees emphasized campus improvements, “One UF” integration, institutional neutrality, and ambitions to move UF into the top tier nationally. Other nominees highlighted goals for Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, UCF, Florida State, Florida Poly, the Florida Prepaid College Board, and several state colleges, with recurring themes of affordability, economic mobility, cybersecurity, and keeping Florida students in-state for college and careers. Public testimony was heard on the Florida A&M appointment, where Elijah Hooks spoke in opposition to the current administration and described his expulsion, arrest, and trespass from the university after protesting the selection of President Marva Johnson. During questioning of FAU nominee Tina Vidal-Duart, senators asked about her prior service on the Hope Florida Foundation board and about reports concerning CDR Health’s contracting practices; she said she was not aware of the foundation issues at the time and noted that CDR’s state contract was a flat daily rate, so subcontractor pricing affected only the company’s internal margins. Other nominees received little or no questioning. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to confirm all nominees except Tina Vidal-Duart separately. Senator Bracy Davis requested the separate vote and opposed her confirmation, citing concerns related to her Hope Florida Foundation board service. Despite that objection, the committee ultimately voted to report Vidal-Duart favorably as well. The committee also noted that one University of West Florida nominee would be taken up at a later hearing because he was unable to attend.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Elections Apr 9th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's no report right now that's official that the counties have to report.
  • And so there is a report generated from that device.
  • So I would say any report generated in an election like that, any kind of results report, those are election
  • She wants a report done by location.
  • The precinct-by-precinct report.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 3709, which would change the partial manual audit process so early voting could be audited by voting location rather than by randomly selected precincts. The author and several supporters said the current precinct-based process is antiquated, labor-intensive, and especially difficult in countywide voting systems and large counties. Opponents and some neutral witnesses raised concerns about whether the change would still allow an apples-to-apples audit against official precinct results, whether random selection procedures should be more clearly defined, and how ballot secrecy and mail ballots would be handled. The Secretary of State’s office said counties already use random selection methods and that the bill would largely standardize early voting audits with election-day procedures, while also noting ballot privacy issues can arise in public records requests. After testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee then took up House Bill 766, as substituted, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both, while making that contact information confidential. Supporters said the change would help parties and local officials contact applicants more efficiently. Opponents argued it could expose personal contact information to public records requests and harassment, and some suggested the information should instead be handled through party rules. The bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. House Bill 3775 followed and would set clearer timelines for when early voting ballot boards may begin opening carrier envelopes, with different start times based on county size. Supporters said the bill would address counties opening ballots too early and improve ballot security, while opponents warned it could delay defect notices and cure opportunities for mail voters and create problems in large counties that process high volumes of ballots. Testimony also focused on whether the bill referred to carrier envelopes or secrecy envelopes and on how counties like Harris County currently image and secure ballot materials. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4275, which would require countywide polling systems to have polling places in each election precinct, intended to address uneven distribution of polling locations across county commissioner precincts. Supporters said the bill would make polling place distribution fairer and more consistent, especially in Harris County, while opponents said it would undermine countywide voting, increase costs, require more equipment and staff, and reduce local flexibility. Several witnesses also raised concerns about ballot secrecy and the practical burden on large and rural counties. The bill remained under discussion as testimony continued.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 5th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • That report is typically submitted in February of each year, so we...
  • We reported by race and not by ethnicity.
  • Florida's repository for uniform crime reports is a Florida incident-based reporting system, or FIBRS
  • Summary data was collected in a number of crime categories as reported.
  • What steps has FDLE used to increase the number of agencies reporting?
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to continue its review of performance measurement in the criminal justice system. The first presentation, from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure, described how the court system uses multiple data sources to track filings, dispositions, clearance rates, workload, and support services, and how those data inform judge need, budget requests, resource allocation, and court administration. He also discussed ongoing efforts to improve case-level reporting, the use of case management systems in trial and appellate courts, and performance efforts in problem-solving courts and civil case management. McClure noted that the legislature provides dedicated funding for problem-solving courts and for medication-assisted treatment, and that the courts are required to report outcomes and monitor compliance with contract requirements. Melanie Brown-Whor of the Florida Behavioral Health Association then reviewed the medication-assisted treatment program funded through the courts budget. She said the program combines medication with counseling and behavioral supports, serves people involved in or at risk of criminal justice involvement, and has expanded over time to include additional medications and more counties. She reported improved engagement and retention, with more than 10,000 people screened over five years, about 9,200 receiving medication, and over 6,600 successfully discharged. Senators asked about racial and ethnic demographics, hospital referrals, and how services are delivered; Brown-Whor explained that local community providers deliver treatment under contract and that the program is working to improve data reporting and consistency. The Department of Law Enforcement then presented on investigations, forensics, and criminal justice information services. Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard outlined FDLE’s strategic plan and major investigative priorities, including cybercrime, targeted violence, crimes against children, mutual aid, and the SAFE fentanyl eradication program. He said SAFE has led to major seizures, arrests, and a reported decline in fentanyl deaths. Director Jason Bundy described FDLE’s forensic laboratory operations, DNA and rapid DNA capabilities, cold case and missing persons work, and the staffing and turnaround-time challenges tied to complex evidence testing. Director Lucy Saunders reviewed FDLE’s criminal history, biometric, incident-based crime reporting, and criminal justice transparency systems, noting that Florida is still transitioning agencies from summary reporting to incident-based reporting. The committee raised questions about Rapid DNA deployment, cold case coordination, and the slow pace of NIBRS/FIBRS adoption. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Speaker pro tempore: The Clerk will report the title of the bill.
  • The Clerk will report the title.
  • THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE.
  • The Clerk will report the title.
  • The Clerk will report the title.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/04/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the end of which, we would write a report with our view of what... complaint right we'd work that
  • We're supportive of the idea of creating innovative and new ways to be more effective and efficient.
  • We're supportive of the idea of creating innovative and new ways to be more effective and efficient.
  • we're on board with the efficient we're on board with the governor's<00:49:22.480> desire<00:
  • <01:09:08.920> and may help us be more efficient and may help us be more efficient and effective
Keywords: 1191, senate, all