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• To perform this many procedures on a patient at once, let alone outside of a hospital, is completely
• Kate McFall with the Humane Society of the United States is waiving in support.
• Nikki Goslin with the Humane Society of Sarasota is waiving in support. Anna Gotsergan...
• It is not a good solution for the state to take a human life.
• The dignity of the human person is not lost even after the commission of a grave evil.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3. Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously. Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.

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• The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order, and the clerk will please call
• Members, welcome. to the Committee on Health and Human Services for the 89th legislative session.
• And Senator Cook, welcome to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.
• Also, let's see, Jason Karp, CEO and founder of Human Co. I know that Mr.
• My work has really been dedicated to understanding how food affects human health and the explosion of

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• with the Department of Health and Human with the Department of Health and Human Services<00:03:23.959
• <00:21:43.559> Services Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human
• <02:24:00.680> in think um we try to both be um Humane in think um we try to both be um Humane
• <02:46:15.680> Human<02:46:15.960> Services<02:46:16.560> Medicaid and human
• Human Services Medicaid and human Human Services Medicaid Managed<02:46:17.800> Care Managed

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session continued its review of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid budget and related policy issues, with CFO Nathan White and Medicaid Director Henry Litman presenting updated materials. The discussion focused on a crosswalk between the adjusted FY 2025 Medicaid budget and the governor’s FY 2026 recommendation, plus handouts showing service additions, eligibility changes, dental rates, and other Medicaid changes since 2019. The department also said it would provide a clearer breakdown of the pharmacy cost-sharing item by general, federal, and other funds. Members asked detailed questions about the Medicaid enhancement tax, the 80% plan, and how funds are allocated between hospital payments, directed payments, and DSH uncompensated care. The department explained that the MET is being used more toward rates and directed payments to better align with federal matching rules, while DSH remains important for uncompensated care. They also noted that a pending Senate Bill 249 would keep the 80% structure and move to Senate Finance. On the trigger law, the department identified the governing provision as Chapter 342:12, Laws of 2018, and explained that if the federal match for Medicaid expansion falls below 90%, the state must notify legislative leaders and participants and the program would sunset after 180 days unless the legislature acts. The committee also reviewed current Medicaid expansion enrollment and program trends. Officials said enrollment was just under 59,000 as of March 3, with about 87,000 people enrolled over the past year and more than a quarter-million residents having used the program over its lifetime. They said enrollment has fallen from a post-pandemic high of nearly 97,000 and may eventually settle in the low 50,000s. Finally, the department discussed federal DSH funding risk, saying New Hampshire could face a significant reduction if Congress does not extend current protections, which is part of why the state has shifted more funding toward payment rates and directed payments.

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• targets the moment when private well owners find that the water they rely on is contaminated above human
• USIC continually strives to improve its performance to protect the safety of its employees and the communities
• requiring on-site meetings. on-site meetings for large-scale projects and extended the turnaround time to perform

Bills: HF2446

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• All right, are there any other voting motions that we need to perform?
• clauses that result in substantial taxpayer-funded payments, even in cases of misconduct or poor performance
• I guess I just want to beg the question since, barring a disability, most humans walk or ride a bike.

Bills: SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407

Keywords: SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was marked by significant discussions on multiple bills aimed at enhancing governance and protecting taxpayer interests. Among the notable legislations was SB1951, where Senator Paxton emphasized reforms to reduce erroneous penalty notices imposed by appraisal districts, eliminating the financial incentive for such penalties. The session concluded with public testimonies that highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in taxpayer dealings. Additionally, Senator Middleton presented SB1504 and SB2237, focusing on the operational frameworks of local authorities and executive severance payments, respectively, both of which sparked considerable debate among committee members.

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• He's a human being that has, you know, an asset that he's developed and that he's going to hopefully
• As his performance declines, his brand is still... use Aaron Rodgers, for example, right?
• As his performance declines, his brand is still... use Aaron Rodgers, for example, right?
• At Sacramento State, we know success is more than performance in the classroom or on the field.
• At Sacramento State, we know success is more than performance in the classroom or on the field.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In a system focused heavily on academic performance, it's easy to assume that simply more time in the
• These skills are not only part of healthy human development, but they directly impact kids' ability to
• In the short term, it boosts alertness and primes students for immediate learning and academic performance
• Our educators didn't go to school to learn how to perform or to complete emergency operations plans.
• arts center or an aquatics... ...domed stadium or an administration building or a performing arts center

Bills: HB2040, HB2142, HB2255, HB2379, HB2482, HB2575, HB2600, HB2764, HB4033, HCR2015

Keywords: public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements

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• Honey Mahogany is a San Francisco-born performer, activist, and small business owner.
• She also serves as chair of the council's executive and government affairs committees, emphasizing human
• empowers immigrants and their families to win local, state, and national policies that advance their human
• the senior and founding rabbi of ICAR, a Jewish community in Los Angeles recognized as a justice and human
• Olympic Foundation, NPR Foundation, Human Rights Watch, the California California Community Foundation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• First is this idea of a primary care spending target with the requirement for performance improvement
• High readmission rates increase health care costs and negatively impact the financial performance of
• My name is Christopher Tuttle, and I serve as the President and CEO of Bridgewell, a nonprofit human
• Bridgewell is a comprehensive provider of behavioral health and human services.
• These staffing issues have real human costs.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.

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• mental health can lead to increased absenteeism, a huge issue for us this year, lower academic performance
• It is a human issue, and if we do not come together to address it now, we will be facing consequences
• actually funded by the Health and Human actually funded by the Health and Human Services<00:35:11.160
• we deserve to be seen because of our humanity.
• we deserve to be seen because of our humanity.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order.
• So with that, I'd like to ask Kendall Kelly to come up and present the Health and Human Services...
• Kelly to come up and present the Health and Human Services budget, and she is the Health and Human Services
• Joining me today are the agency heads for the Governor's Health and Human Services agencies who will
• Health and Human Services continues to be the largest portion of the overall budget, with $48.5 billion

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a presentation on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget for the health and human services silo, which totals $48.5 billion. Agency leaders outlined major requests for AHCA, APD, DCF, DOEA, DOH, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, including behavioral health redesign, Medicaid rate changes, developmental disability services, child welfare and opioid programs, senior services, cancer research, public health initiatives, and veterans’ facility and technology needs. The committee also received an overview of the overall state budget, which was described as $117.4 billion, up 1.1% from the current year. AHCA’s presentation focused on $71.6 million for a Medicaid behavioral health redesign, including funding for residential treatment, a serious mental illness waiver, and higher inpatient psychiatric rates for youth, plus $7.1 million to raise private duty nursing reimbursement in fee-for-service Medicaid, $2.5 million for the background screening clearinghouse, and $124.4 million for the Health Care Connection System (FX). APD requested funding to continue moving people off the pre-enrollment list and to support developmental disability centers, a new forensic facility, an electronic health record system, and higher operating costs. DCF highlighted $81.9 million for eligibility and system integrity, $187.5 million for opioid prevention and treatment, $35.5 million for community-based care lead agencies, and $72.7 million to expand behavioral health bed capacity, including 474 new beds at state hospitals. DOEA sought additional funding for Alzheimer’s services, home care, and community care for the elderly. DOH emphasized $278 million for cancer research and innovation, $5 million for food and product safety testing, $5 million for the Florida FIRST blood-on-ambulance initiative, and $5.7 million for a public lab feasibility study. Veterans Affairs requested funds for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management equipment. Members asked detailed questions about several items, especially the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which would reduce eligibility and the number of people served. Senators and public witnesses criticized the lack of transparency and urged the department to pause the changes and work with stakeholders; the Surgeon General said the issue was driven by funding constraints and federal changes, not a legal barrier, and that the agency was exploring alternatives. Questions also addressed the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, the Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, the cancer research funding structure, and the timeline and cost of the FX system. Public testimony focused heavily on ADAP, with speakers warning that thousands could lose medication access and calling for community involvement and a review of the program’s finances. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions, with no votes taken on the budget items during this meeting.

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• Typically, we try to perform the majority of the repairs in-house.
• What that does is it decreases our ability to perform normal duties, whether it's mowing or cutting ditches
• This affects our ability to perform our normal duties. This next slide is number three.
• in this area it's FEMA eligible, I would recommend that they utilize the state appropriations to perform
• And I would say we can't ignore the human element.

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• We will move on to HCR 174 HD1, requesting the Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services
• Human Services, Office of Youth Services and Juvenile Justice, State Advisory Council to examine the
• In response, the military launched Operation Kei Shield to combat child exploitation and human trafficking
• <00:38:52.240> As<00:38:52.560> student performing our duties.
• As student performing our duties.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs held a resolutions hearing on April 1, 2025, and considered a series of measures largely focused on housing, domestic violence, corrections, Native Hawaiian issues, and public safety. Early items included HCR 158 HD1 and HR 153 HD1, which request a Judiciary-led working group to improve landlord-tenant code provisions to increase housing supply; Hawaii Realtors testified in strong support, and there was no opposition. The committee also heard HCR 55 and HR 51 on studying the effectiveness of domestic violence, restraining order, and stalking laws. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said some requested data may exceed judicial authority but that useful Judiciary data exists, while the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the intent but urged broader, better-funded, survivor-inclusive analysis across all counties and islands. Members asked for clarification on the proposed draft, and the witness emphasized narrowing the scope, including stalking, and extending the timeline. The committee then took up HCR 23 HD1 on the new Oahu Community Correctional Center. The Public Defender supported adding a courtroom but objected to language about transporting released detainees away from residential communities or public spaces as unconstitutional; the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported the measure and said one multipurpose courtroom would be sufficient, and that most released inmates are picked up by family or programs, with others transported to a bus depot. HCR 174 HD1/HR 170 HD1, on in-school based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system, drew strong support from Debt Free Justice Hawaii, which said the resolution was youth-led and could help replace fees and fines with community service and rehabilitation opportunities. HCR 185, on an audit of proposed mandatory health insurance coverage for Native Hawaiian healing and cultural practices, received comments from Pāpa Lokahi supporting the concept but warning that reimbursement issues are complex, that the community should restart broader conversations, and that the measure should not be rushed or unfunded; members questioned whether the resolution was the right vehicle and whether it could affect ACA implementation. Several Native Hawaiian and community measures were also heard. HCR 147/HR 147, creating a legislative working group on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands funding, had support from DHHL and the Democratic Party of Hawaii. HCR 193 HD1/HR 186 HD1, on transferring Native Hawaiian burial site management to OHA, was strongly supported by OHA, which also proposed adding recognized lineal and cultural descendants to the working group membership; the committee noted multiple supporting testimonies and no opposition on the House draft. HCR 8/HR 8, urging DOJ inclusion of Hawaii in the missing and murdered indigenous persons outreach program, was supported by OHA, which cited a task force report showing Native Hawaiian women and girls make up over 40% of missing persons cases despite being about 10% of the population. HCR 124 HD1/HR 120 HD1 on Hawaiian language resources had no testimony. HCR 180 HD1 on collaborative homelessness response drew comments from the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions and three support testimonies. HCR 72/HR 65 on county ethics standards also drew support only. HCR 100/HR 96 on competency in LGBTQ+ and culturally specific gender identity training received support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, which stressed the need for training that reflects Native Hawaiian and other Polynesian understandings such as mahu and fa’afafine. The committee continued with additional measures that were mostly noncontroversial. HCR 30/AHR 29 on enforcement against out-of-state vehicles had support from the Department of Transportation. HCR 43 HD1, studying highway patrol and speed cameras, had one opposition testimony. HCR 119 HD1/HR 115 HD1, endorsing Taiwan’s international participation and a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement, was supported by DBEDT. HCR 62 HD1 and HR 57, on flying the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia flag year-round at the Capitol, had no testimony, though DBEDT supported the related measure. Throughout the hearing, members generally asked few questions, and the transcript reflects testimony, comments, and stated positions rather than any final committee votes or deferred actions.

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• The next program I'll talk about is. called the Arts Respond Performance Support.
• And then we'll pay for up to half of the performance. fee required for that artist to be there.
• It is a performance-based grant. upon a complete audit review of the project's Texas expenditures by
• So they compete in various contests. it's written papers, it's websites, it's performance.
• But that increase in human population.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• >> THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL COME TO ORDER.
• AND WELLNESS CHECK WAS CONDUCTED BY THE SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ADDITION SPD CALLED DCF TO PERFORM
• DCF CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR DID NOT PERFORM THIS IN CODE AND HOURS LATER SHE ATTEMPTED TO KILL
• WITH THE LAST STUDY THAT WAS DONE SHOWS I THINK IT IS AND IT WAS PERFORMED IN THE 80S AND 90s AND THIS
• IN FEBRUARY, THE DIRECTOR OF APD GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE LIVE HEALTHY BILL TO THE HUMAN SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• bill would extend the penalty for withholding Chapter 19 or 31 funds if the voter registrar fails to perform
• Risk-limiting audits have been performed, and they are performed by the Ranked Choice Voting Resource
• You hear about the problems, and one of those problems happened in Alameda where a human error.
• It's a human error that, that can occur, whether it's ranked choice voting or not, anytime you're dealing

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• We've seen stronger than anticipated performance of the economy, the stock market, and cash receipts,
• Since then, though, we've had actually stronger revenue performance or tax collections than what the
• Market performance has been strong, and our revenues are coming in above expectations.
• $8.5 billion in sales tax and income tax to this state. system right now in California supports every human
• it is critical that the budget continues to protect the safety net, including critical health and human

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• All three of them are going to be moved to the Committee on Health and Human Services without recommendation
• <00:18:35.760> All<00:18:36.000> in on Health and Human Services.
• All in on Health and Human Services.
• All those in favor and Human Services.
• and human services. and human services.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In many cases, it not only prevents them from performing their duties, but when you're trying to intervene
• nature, if you have a third party that's directly interfering in that to the point that you cannot perform
• I think the four performance ratings are reward, monitor, sanction, or sunset, correct?”
• to be withdrawn from the Committee on Education K-16 and re-referred to the Committee on Health and Human
• We are posted for the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services to meet on this floor right here

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, received a House message announcing passage of H.B. 500, and a gubernatorial nomination for the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including SR 409 recognizing Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, SR 402 honoring the discovery of the woolly devil plant at Big Bend National Park, and recognitions for Operation Christmas RGV and Wilson County Day. The Senate also heard an announcement that the Committee on Senate Nominations action report had been placed on members’ desks. The body then took up and passed several bills. SB 2365 was passed to prohibit personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time, with exceptions for health, special education, and safety needs. SB 1869 was passed to reaffirm the DSHS commissioner’s authority over controlled-substance schedule changes without rulemaking or judicial review. SB 1124 was passed to revise criminal discovery procedures in response to the Heath decision, with supporters saying it preserves exculpatory evidence protections while limiting suppression of inculpatory evidence when the defense already knew of it. SB 1758 was passed to create a Grayson County pilot study and temporary permitting hold concerning a cement kiln/quarry near a semiconductor wafer facility, and SB 2078 was passed to regulate composting in certain counties, after a clarifying amendment. The Senate also passed SB 33, barring governmental entities from transactions that support abortion assistance or out-of-state abortion procurement; SB 34, expanding wildfire preparedness measures, studies, equipment databases, and rural fire department funding; SB 1208, increasing the penalty for interference with public duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony; SB 1030, removing the maintenance, repair, and overhaul tax for general aviation; SB 505, creating processes to address election irregularities; SB 2411, updating the Business Organizations Code and changing filing-method requirements; and SB 1333, addressing unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, or conveyance of real property. Most measures advanced on voice vote or recorded roll call after motions to suspend the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule, with several members raising questions or objections, especially on the criminal justice, abortion, and public duties bills.

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• Next, we have needs assessments, which require schools to identify obstacles to student performance.
• For example, if there's a district that is high performing and we give them a lesser amount of money,
• The Human Resource Officer from Clovis really speaks... to how the Ed Fellows objectives are realized
• However, for high-performing schools and specialized programs like ours, the impact is an unintended
• For our higher-performing schools as well. I thank you for the work that you do.

Keywords: 996, all