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• businessman, and an integral member of the Wellesley community, who passed away on February 9 at the age
• At the age of 83, Mr.

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a report from the Committee on Rules recommending adoption of several resolutions. These included resolutions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and honoring the Danvers Alarm List Company at the Battle of Monotomy, recognizing March 19, 2025 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and celebrating The Literacy Project’s 40th anniversary. Representative Badger moved suspension of the rules, the motion carried, and the House adopted the resolutions. The chamber then observed a moment of silent tribute for Joseph Albert Lebrun of Wellesley, described as a husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and community member who died at age 83. The House also adopted an order to adjourn on Monday at 11 a.m. and a separate motion by Representative Arriaga to adjourn in respect to the memory of former Representative Francis C. LaPointe of Chicopee, who served from 1969 to 1978. Finally, Representative O’Rourke moved that the House adjourn, and the motion passed. The House adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• We will ask the Western Council on Aging to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
• The Chair would like to take this opportunity to recognize members of the Western Council on Aging, guests

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Summary: The House convened, welcomed members of the Western Council on Aging, and began with the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then took up several routine matters from the Committee on Rules, including resolutions congratulating Ken Messina on his retirement after more than 30 years of service and Cindy Howard, CEO of the Center of Hope Foundation, on her retirement after 30 years. The House suspended the rules and adopted both resolutions. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition by Representative Carol A. Fiola for legislation establishing a sick leave bank for Esther Adjafwa, an employee of the Department of Mental Health, and referred the matter to the Committee on Public Service. No objections were raised to proceeding with the orders of the day. The main bill considered was House 4103, an act establishing a sick leave bank for Stephen Forget, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. After third reading, the House voted to pass the bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to adjourn and concluded by adjourning until Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• So, that would be an age 55-plus community of about 60 to 65 of apartment style, again, also in our MRA
• have more interns, and we're figuring out different ways to give our students, who are the average age
• We're an open access institution for individuals over a certain age.
• And the other thing I'd say is that while there are age-related issues, particularly because of age,
• This was $8.7 million available for aging individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and low

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• qualified two days after my submission of the petition because she did meet the narrow criteria of age
• Our path of support for our daughter, who's age 35, started 15 years ago through the Our path of support
• for our daughter, who's age 35, started 15 years ago.
• The nut allergy started at the age of 19, and I struggled because I didn't understand.
• Nearly 93% were aged 60 or older.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.

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• We look at multiple ages. So, we look at age ranges from 50 to 75, 45 to 49.
• We look at multiple ages. So, we look at age ranges from 50 to 75, 45 to 49.
• We look at multiple ages. So, we look at age ranges from 50 to 75, 45 to 49.

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Summary: The committee first approved contracts 98, 99, and 100, then heard from the Kentucky Department of Tourism on a contract with the United Kingdom and other European markets. Tourism officials said the state has had similar international marketing contracts since 2013, that international visitors spend about six times more per day than domestic travelers, and that the work includes marketing, public relations, familiarization trips, and media outreach. After questions about costs and effectiveness, the contract was approved by roll call. Members then reviewed Finance Cabinet facilities contracts 29 and 48 for engineering and architectural services tied to project design, including a specialized lab expansion project. The chair raised concerns that the fees seemed high for services that do not include construction, while the agency explained the work covers design for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural planning, and that the lab project’s specialized pathogen-related work limits the pool of firms. The committee voted to approve the contracts. The Attorney General’s office then presented an opioid abatement agreement. Senator Meredith asked how the commission coordinates with other state behavioral health efforts, and staff explained that the commission allocates settlement funds based on applications and includes related agency representation to help avoid duplication. The contract was approved. The committee also approved a behavioral health contract for 988 chat and text services, which will expand Kentucky-based crisis response coverage to 24/7 and move more of the state’s calls, chats, and texts from a national center to local specialists. A related amendment for the Voices of Hope overdose response contract was approved after staff said the increase simply extends services into the next fiscal year. Finally, the committee approved a DCBS contract for the Building Bridges Initiative, which provides training and peer mentoring for residential child care providers, and then approved three contracts for the Council on Developmental Disabilities. Those contracts were explained as necessary because the council is the designated state agency for federal DD Act funding, and one questioned item involving an advocacy and sexuality initiative was described as part of the council’s five-year plan focused on self-advocacy, systems change, and capacity building. The committee also discussed a food insecurity survey contract with a Kentucky nonprofit, with staff saying the organization was chosen for its statewide network and ability to gather raw data, while members raised concerns about whether the study should distinguish between lack of food and poor diet. All of the reviewed contracts were approved by roll call.

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• So regardless of the age of the children, regardless of the age of, So regardless of the age of the veteran
• facilitating the paperwork required for tuition waivers for children, adjusting benefits as veterans age
• serious, layered challenges that include housing insecurity, mental health crisis, justice involvement, aging
• Outreach to aging and disabled veterans in assisted living, memory care, and veterans homes.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the role of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), CalVet’s support for them, and the growing problem of for-profit, unaccredited claims companies. Committee leaders and witnesses emphasized that CVSOs are often the first point of contact for veterans and their families, helping with disability claims, education benefits, survivor benefits, housing, health care, and other wraparound services. Testimony highlighted the return on investment from CVSO work, with witnesses citing hundreds of millions in new federal benefits secured for California veterans and arguing that current state funding is too low relative to the workload and need. County representatives from Nevada, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo described local models of service. Los Angeles County highlighted a “no wrong door” approach, peer navigators, suicide review work, justice-involved veteran services, and homelessness coordination, while San Luis Obispo described rural outreach, mental health partnerships, and high suicide rates in its county. Nevada County stressed that smaller counties can be disadvantaged by workload-based formulas and that additional funding would expand access, especially in rural areas. Several witnesses said veterans often need more than claims help and should be connected to mental health, employment, food, and family supports. Much of the discussion centered on predatory claims consultants, which witnesses said charge veterans for services that accredited CVSOs provide free. Members and witnesses described cases involving requests for VA and banking logins, misleading advertising, and contracts that can take a percentage of veterans’ benefits. Committee members expressed support for legislation to curb these practices and for increased funding for CVSOs, including the Legislature’s intent to fund 50% of county veterans’ services operations. A CalVet deputy secretary also testified that California’s accreditation and training system improves claim quality and appeal outcomes, and that CalVet works with CVSOs through training, district offices, and appeals representation.

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• It starts a Healthy Aging Subcabinet, which is the work of a two-year-long legislative task force on
• aging.
• Thank you to the co-chairs of this committee for making sure that the Aging, the Healthy Aging Sub-Cabinet
• I spent significant time with Representative Cleavorn and the aging task force, and we are at the situation
• We do things like funding the AG and making sure that the people's lawyer can do the work of the people

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• Aging in professional development, developing plans, and selecting instruments for their board so they
• And I'm certainly supportive of catching these difficulties at an early age.
• My only question is around the issue of creating another screening tool for children of this age.
• And now you have two different tools just for that grade alone, just for that age group alone, which
• the appropriate development policy committees to develop something that's more appropriate for this age

Summary: The committee heard a series of budget proposals focused on education finance, with repeated questions about whether the state’s investments are coordinated, targeted to the highest-need students, and likely to produce measurable results. On the first item, the administration proposed $1 million for a study of California’s curriculum framework, standards, and instructional materials process, plus $250,000 for supplemental ELA/ELD guidance. CDE and Finance said the study would examine how other states organize standards, frameworks, and adoptions, while the chair and members questioned why California has gone so long without updating some standards, what the study would actually accomplish, and whether the proposal was too vague to justify the cost. The issue was held open. The committee then took up a proposed $25 million statewide literacy network within the system of support. CCEE and CDE said the network would coordinate multiple existing literacy leads, create a clearinghouse of evidence-based resources, and improve coherence across the state’s many literacy initiatives. Members pressed on how a one-time, five-year allocation could support a long-term system, how the work would reach distressed and rural districts, and whether the proposal would translate into classroom change rather than just another layer of coordination. The issue was also held open. Next, the committee reviewed a $500 million proposal to expand literacy coaches and reading specialists and to create a math coaches program. CDE described the existing literacy coach cohorts as producing positive reports from participating LEAs, while the LAO recommended modifications, especially for the math coach portion, including limiting eligibility to elementary schools, setting minimum grant amounts, directing funds to eligible school sites, and making eligibility automatic rather than application-based. Members focused on whether coaches were actually being placed at the schools with the greatest need and whether the state has a coherent long-term strategy for literacy and math investments. The committee also heard a $40 million proposal for training and implementation of K-2 reading difficulty screeners, which the LAO said was reasonable but could be reduced because $25 million had already been provided for training; CDE said the new funds were needed for full implementation, procurement, and sustainability. Finally, the committee heard a $10 million proposal for a developmentally appropriate TK multilingual learner screener, with CDE explaining why the preschool language-identification process is different from K-12 EL assessment and the chair asking staff to explore whether a single, more consistent approach could be developed. The meeting concluded with a presentation on universal school meals and kitchen infrastructure, including a $31.5 million backfill, an $84.1 million increase for projected meal growth, a COLA adjustment, and $150 million for kitchen upgrades and training to support freshly prepared meals.

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• education programs in the state currently, and so this will allow you to participate in that program at age
• 18 instead of having to wait till age 19.
• Age 19, so you don't have to wait quite as long after you've dropped out at age potentially 17.
• This will let you participate at age 18.
• On line 51 of the substitute, we changed the age from 17 to 18.

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• understanding that we have an aging understanding that we have an aging Minnesota<00:20:12.400><
• Um, and so people like that, he's out of the workforce now because of age and retirement, but people
• and retirement, but people who are age and retirement, but people who are saying,<00:35:07.040> "
• We know, on the ag committee, we don't think about the ag committee dealing with mental health, but we
• Finally, I want to underscore the fact that many of you already know: farmers are aging out.

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• Legal-aged adults are signing an addendum, being made fully aware that their personalization comes at
• The AG, um, it ruled that terms of escrows were supposed to go to the escrow deposit account.
• Davis, who is a representative of the AG, is what their concern is: the builder not delivering.
• Davis, who is a representative of the AG, is what their concern is: the builder not delivering.
• AG will process each application on what they feel comfortable with. Thank you. Got it. Thank you.

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Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow New Hampshire state-chartered credit unions to choose, by member vote, to compensate their board members. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, does not require compensation, and is intended to align New Hampshire with other states that already permit this. He argued that credit union board service now requires more time and expertise, and that compensation could help attract stronger candidates and improve governance. Representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank testified in support. They said the change would not create salaries, but could cover modest compensation or reimbursements such as daycare, education, cybersecurity, or accounting training. They emphasized that credit unions remain nonprofit and member-driven, that board members must be credit union members and elected by members, and that any compensation decision would be made by the membership at an annual meeting or through the credit union’s voting process. Witnesses also said the bill would help with recruitment and retention, especially as credit union operations have become more complex and digital, and noted that similar authority exists in 16 other states, including Rhode Island. Committee members asked about the historical reason credit unions were excluded, the amount and structure of compensation, whether there would be a cap, and how voting would work. Witnesses said the bill does not set a statutory maximum, but in practice the amount would be disclosed to members and set through the vote; they also described St. Mary’s Bank’s ballot process and said proxy or ballot procedures depend on each credit union’s bylaws. One witness noted that federally chartered credit unions are subject to different limits. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25 and then moved on to Senate Bill 26.

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• The average age of those structures is north of 45 years old.
• , the AG may authorize inclusion on a case-by-case basis, and I've asked Chris to think about that.
• , the AG may authorize inclusion on a case-by-case basis, and I've asked Chris to think about that.
• , the AG may authorize inclusion on a case-by-case basis, and I've asked Chris to think about that.
• ...maybe what it could be is that, upon request of the Consumer Advocate to the AG, the AG may authorize

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• <00:29:59.640> and our rural population is aging and our rural population is aging and finding
• We're also experienced a situation where we have these aging systems don't talk to each other, which
• <01:23:33.400> infrastructure<01:23:34.080> has some ways our aging infrastructure
• has some ways our aging infrastructure has has<01:23:34.600> not<01:23:34.800> always<01
• systems don't talk to each these aging systems don't talk to each other<01:24:16.760> and<01:

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Summary: The Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee met on February 6, 2025, for an update on emergency medical services (EMS) policy and implementation. Senator Seberger described the work of the EMS Task Force, which traveled statewide to hear concerns from providers about staffing, reimbursement, and retention. She said the task force led to the Sprint Medic model and two innovation zones in Otter Tail and St. Louis counties, and she urged continued monitoring and possible reconstitution of the task force to evaluate what is working and what could be expanded statewide. She also said future EMS work should continue to explore alternative response models and telemedicine, but that the most immediate need is additional funding, especially to address unpaid non-transport calls. Dylan Ferguson, director of the newly formed Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services, gave a detailed update on the office’s structure and priorities after the transition from the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. He described the office’s three divisions, the appointment of deputy directors, the first meetings of the advisory councils, and work on a statewide EMS strategic plan. He also reviewed the $24 million emergency ambulance aid program, explaining its 40-40-20 formula, the emphasis on rural services, the reporting and spending deadlines, and the positive response from ambulance providers. He noted that the $6 million Sprint paramedic grant program is underway, with Otter Tail County moving forward and St. Louis County still finalizing its application. Ferguson also outlined the office’s budget request for modest staffing and contract-cost increases, two rulemaking efforts to update outdated ambulance vehicle standards and expand medication options for basic life support services, and ongoing data collection on workforce needs, violence against EMS providers, and ambulance crashes. He highlighted the paramedic scholarship program administered by the Office of Higher Education, saying nearly 300 scholarships have been awarded. Members and Senator Seberger praised the EMS reforms and emphasized that non-transport calls create significant unreimbursed costs, especially for rural and volunteer services, but no votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• So our first administration is the Aging and Disability Services Administration.
• <00:05:40.160> and Administration is the Aging and Administration is the Aging and Disability
• <00:27:01.760> a don't have in a technological age a don't have in a technological age a decent
• You'll often hear that kids make up a... aging and adult aging and long-term care aging and adult aging
• You can see at the very top infants, age 2, or children ages 2 to 18 have a higher income standard in

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• I have one daughter that's voting age who voted in the last election, and I have another daughter who's
• I have one daughter that's voting age who voted in the last election, and I have another daughter who's
• of the students at um matter the age of the students at um college<01:32:09.760> universities
• This requires the Colorado Commission on Aging, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and
• at testation for Ricks concerning age at testation for users<04:49:39.600> of<04:49:39.840>

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• There's no age. There's no domicile.
• It has their age, so we're certain they're old enough to vote.
• There's no age. There's no expiration. There's no age.
• The state the study's reproductive age.
• However, the AG declined to bring any charges and claimed self-defense.

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• In New Hampshire, 15,000 youth ages 12 to 17 have depression.
• One is divorce: by the age of 13 or 14, the wishes of the children are given great weight by the court
• are a lot of different ages of kids who play sports.
• somebody identifies as a girl at the age somebody identifies as a girl at the age of<02:25:13.880
• ...required me now to play against men, even men my age.

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• >> There is age banding.
• >> There is age banding.
• >> Is is there any age banding? >> Is is there any age banding?
• <04:47:08.958> I >> There is age banding. I >> There is age banding.
• <04:47:13.120> out example about people who are aging out example about people who are aging

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Summary: The subcommittee focused primarily on a bill concerning long-term care insurance rate increases and consumer notice. Members and staff discussed replacing or supplementing a proposed public hearing requirement with annual reporting, website updates, and consumer-facing disclosures about approved rate increases, carriers writing the products, and how the products work. Several participants emphasized that long-term care policies are long-term products, that rate increases can be spread over many years for actuarial reasons, and that consumers need better information about trends and the impact of increases. A major point of disagreement was whether the bill should try to cap premium increases. One member argued the real problem is unexpected increases of 15% to 20% and urged a statutory cap to protect consumers. Insurance department representatives and others responded that hard caps had been struck down in prior case law, that the department’s core responsibility is solvency, and that carriers need sufficient premium to pay future claims. They also said the market is struggling because many carriers stopped selling the product, leaving in-force policies to bear the cost, and that overly restrictive caps could cause insurers to withdraw from the state. The discussion then shifted toward a compromise requiring carriers to notify policyholders before a rate increase is approved and allowing a 60-day comment period. Participants debated whether the notice should come from the carrier, how confidentiality rules would apply before approval, and what the department should do with public comments. The department said it already reviews filings carefully and that submitted rates are often adjusted before approval; lawmakers noted that prior commissioners had pushed back on increases in some cases, including a seven-year moratorium. No final vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly tried to move the subcommittee along to other bills.

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• So, um, on page two it's a child and the individual under the age of 19.
• and the individual under the age of 19. and the individual under the age of 19.
• I just that the age is wanted to come. I just that the age is my<03:42:03.359> problem.
• I hadn't always been this age. I've been I hadn't always been this age.
• individuals that may be 18 years of age individuals that may be 18 years of age that<04:01:46.160

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• No, the AG won't have it.
• No, the AG won't have it.
• No, the AG won't have it.
• No, the AG won't have it.
• No, the AG won't have it. report this. No, the AG won't have it.

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