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• I support House File 4288. provider. I support House File 4288.
• Please support House File 4288. Please support House File 4288.
• </c><00:31:20.960><c> this</c> support, we urge you to support this support, we urge you to support this
• </c> support by 35%. support by 35%.
• </c> I support bill HF4288. I support bill HF4288.

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance

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• Thank you for supporting their growth and their learning.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• I'm here to support House Bill 1188. important information and support that ultimately leaves Texans
• . support of HB 1188.
• So, happy to support it.
• Each agency works alone in support.
• Support recess. favorite subject.

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• resources, information technology, and payroll. support.
• The support functions would still come from the agency. Okay. Thank you. Thank you very much.
• Five to support the 15 members. Is that in the text of the bill? I'm not looking at that.
• is all supported by the agency already.
• While in theory, I am supportive of House Bill 2233.

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• Our team is dedicated to supporting children with celiac disease and their families.
• I'm here today in support of H. 2928 and H. 5013.
• I'm here today in support of Bill 92928 and 5013.
• I urge this committee to support these two bills.
• I want to start by strongly saying that I strongly support the intent of this bill.

Bills: H5013, H5087, H5115, S2928

Keywords: celiac disease, gluten intolerance, autoimmune disorder, pediatric screening, child health, public health, screening pilot, early detection, 12-year-olds, cholesterol screening, lipid screening, health care providers, Department of Public Health, patient advocacy, family support, Massachusetts, preventive care, diagnostic screening, nutrition, gastroenterology

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• Until Maui can be on its own to support this, we will support this project and do what we can.
• Testimony in support from a number of individuals: Johnny May Perry in support; Carlos in support; Kathleen
• Testimony in support by Miss Angela Young of CARES via Zoom. Testimony in support by Mr.
• Virginia Hench, actually, Professor Virginia Hench in support. Virginia Hench in support.
• Veronica Moore in support. Sarah Cordero in support. Geette Yandel in support.

Bills: HB1997, HB2343, HB2566, HB2493

Keywords: students with disabilities, individualized education programs, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, support services, Hawaii education law, HB2343, Maui State Veterans Home, veterans home, veterans, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, Alzheimer's care, respite care, assimilate, transfer deadline, Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1997, which would require IEPs for students with disabilities to include individualized emergency accommodations and evacuation supports. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended amendments to explicitly include students with Section 504 plans and to change references from “department schools” to “public schools” so charter school students are covered. Testimony in support came from disability advocates and several individuals, including Peter Fritz, who said emergency evacuation planning should be made explicit because it is not clearly required by federal law, and Ka Swan, who emphasized student safety during emergencies. No vote or final action was taken on the bill in the transcript. The committee then took up House Bill 2343, relating to the Maui State Veterans Home. The measure would repeal a deadline for transferring the home to a state agency with a Maui affiliation and instead require the transfer to occur as soon as practicable. The Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, HHSC Oahu Region, and several individuals testified in support. Committee members asked whether a more definite deadline should be used, but the department said the open-ended language was preferable because the Maui entity is not yet ready and Oahu is currently providing oversight. No vote or final action was recorded. House Bill 2566, authorizing special license plates for Hawaii Civil Air Patrol members, was also heard. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services testified in opposition, while Johnny Perry testified in support. The committee did not take a vote in the transcript. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2493 on wrongful imprisonment compensation procedures. The Attorney General’s office opposed the bill, arguing it would create an automatic payment mechanism without a sufficient finding of actual innocence, could trigger payments within five days of dismissal, and raised concerns about insufficient time for prosecution review and about funding and appropriation issues. Supporters, including people who said they had been wrongfully convicted and later found actually innocent, argued the bill would reduce delays and help released individuals survive while awaiting compensation. Judiciary staff requested technical amendments and said operational details still needed review. Members questioned the AG about the meaning of “actual innocence,” burden shifting, and whether the bill would better define the standard, but no vote or final action was taken.

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• of, and we look forward to supporting this bill.
• We are here in support of House Bill 2463.
• I'm happy to support House Bill 2463.
• We are in full support of HB 2463 because it strengthens Washington's food system by supporting the farmers
• I support Section 2 of this bill wholeheartedly.

Bills: HB2279, HB2463, HB1941, HB2238

Keywords: PFAS chemicals, agriculture, environmental impact, regulation, food safety, farmers, food security, Washington, support for farmers, cannabis, cooperatives, marijuana industry, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance

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• We now have this North Alabama STEM Center we want to support. So, we added $2 million for that.
• year they're going to be doing some flag football in the community college system, and we want to support
• that effort for the women's... to support that effort for the women's sports line at $300,000.
• So last year we opened that line item up to ELLL, and that's where some of the ELLL support comes in.
• A lot of members support what they do.

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• the commissioner's court to respond to a previous petition notice is considered an assumption of support
• So I am in support of the bill. I'm for it because today we're speaking of just notice.
• Our projects has a MUD or another type of special district, and we are in support. of this project.
• I'm here to testify in support of House Bill 363.
• And we support good government, and we support good collaboration, and this bill is a step to make sure

Bills: HB23, HB363, HB447, HB954, HB23

Keywords: third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, municipal utility district, petition, county clerk, water code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, traffic impact studies, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, extraterritorial jurisdiction, county authority

Bills: HB23, HB23, HB363, HB447, HB954

Keywords: property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest, county property tax, nonprofit-owned property, third-party review, property development, local government

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• Senator West, you were there. or a couple of you were there to support treatments and cures for cancer
• My sister and I both try to support his wife. Her journey is an arduous one.
• We provide long-term care, adult care, and we are now launching at-home support care for those who are
• So from your experience, you have a a home support group that you're working with?
• I am here today with Lance to voice our strong opinion and support for this bill.

Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules

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• I thought I signed up just in support only no Perfect. That's enough. Okay.
• Yeah, then we have Joey Park in support as well with a lot of association.
• I'm here in support of 5 65.
• TWC supports a similar approach for water utilities.
• And I appear before you today in support of Senate Bill 616.

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

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• I support it. It's a good bill. Thank you. So thanks for bringing this.
• I support it. It's a good bill. Thank you. Thank you.
• Look, I support your bill, but let's be clear, though.
• Just honored to support the feather flage. It's not as much.
• They don't really taste good, but I'm going to support your bill.

Bills: HB9, HB10, HB16, HB44, HB46, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB153, HB164, HB233, HB242, HB436, HB455, HB571, HB594

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish

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• Certainly I support the bill and any individual who may owe child support paying and fulfilling their
• Certainly I support the bill and any individual who may owe child support paying and fulfilling their
• Certainly, I support the bill and any individual who may owe child support paying and fulfilling their
• We support those 100%.
• I'm in full support of the rest of it and full support of our independent pharmacies.

Bills: HB591, HB765, HB826, HB870, HB938, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1196, HB1236, HB1241

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs

Bills: HB 1106, HB 3284, HB 541, HB 713, HB 1403, HB 1586, HB 1942, HB 2070, HB 2844, HB 2851, HB 3151, HB 3749, HB 3940, HB 3963, HB 4454, HB 4466, HB 4795, HB 5154, HB 5394, SB 1357, HB 1052, HB 4099, HB 4638, HB 5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

Bills: HB 1106, HB 3284, HB 541, HB 713, HB 1403, HB 1586, HB 1942, HB 2070, HB 2844, HB 2851, HB 3151, HB 3749, HB 3940, HB 3963, HB 4454, HB 4466, HB 4795, HB 5154, HB 5394, SB 1357, HB 1052, HB 4099, HB 4638, HB 5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• Zoom in support.
• Ag Group, and one individual on Zoom in Ag Group, and one individual on Zoom in support. support. support
• </c> support of SB 2153. support of SB 2153.
• . support. support.
• . support. support.

Bills: SB2319, SB2407, SB2489, SB2153, SB2321, SB2805, SB3010, SB2892, SB2595, SB2781

Keywords: agriculture, biosecurity, grant funding, food security, climate resiliency, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, agribusiness, state employment, invasive species, lease provisions, environment, food safety, farmers, local food systems, rural development, livestock, forage grasses, pest management

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• At least we have this fund to help support you for three years.
• So I'm going to support this bill. I'm just using… to support this bill.
• You care, and I... any way I can help support what you're trying to... ...help support what you're trying
• Concern, and you all supported it. All of us supported it.
• We’re doing a lot, and we should help support the...

Bills: SB305, SB109, SB122, SB111, SB114, SB113, SB150, SB112, SB289, SB303

Keywords: education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, Tuskegee University, Alabama Education Trust Fund, appropriation, agricultural research, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility, financial reporting, Education Savings Accounts, RAISE Fund, CHOOSE Act Fund

Bills: SB 34, SB 119, SB 261, SB 532, SB 1035, SB 1245, SB 1247, SB 1267, SB 1442, SB 1930, SB 1948, SB 2078, SB 2112, SB 2143, SB 2155

Keywords: mRNA vaccine, food labeling, health and safety, consumer rights, transparency, consumer information, mRNA, vaccine labeling, food safety, consumer protection, health regulations, vaccine, labeling, public health, cell-cultured protein, lab-grown meat, young farmers, grant program, agriculture, financial support

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• About uninsured Texans, this would be a great bill to support. Yes, sir. All right. Thank you.
• Chairman, and strong support. And thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.
• We do support the claims database.
• We are in support of the spirit of this bill.
• Or the things that you support, which are all good and valid and honorable things.

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers