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• This bill requires DCF to create a treatment foster care pilot program that will increase family-like
• Treatment foster care, also known as professional foster care, Treatment foster care, also known as professional
• Is there a funding mechanism for this program?
• care pilot program?”
• , appropriately named the FARM program.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing visiting groups, including FSU students and officials, Catholic lay leaders, Broward County school officials and students, and veterans-related guests. The chamber then took up a series of bills, with several routine reviser measures passing unanimously: SB 36 adopting the 2025 Florida Statutes, SB 38 changing a division name in the statutes, SB 40 deleting repealed provisions, and SB 42 cleaning up obsolete language and cross-references. SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience was amended to strengthen the Florida Flood Hub’s role and passed 39-0 after debate about mangroves, oyster reefs, living shorelines, and hybrid green-gray infrastructure. SB 116, a major veterans bill, passed 39-0 after extensive discussion of veteran benefits awareness, mental health training, coordination with federal agencies, adult day health care, and the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. SB 118 on presidential libraries passed 36-3 after questions and debate over state preemption of local zoning and related regulation, and SB 126 on mailing prescription hearing aids passed 39-0 to expand access for adults after licensed evaluation. The Senate also passed SB 150, as amended, to conform to the House by changing the bill’s wording from “animals” to “dogs” in the natural-disaster abandonment context. SB 294 passed 38-0 to limit collaborative pharmacy practice from being expanded to certain serious cardiac conditions. Senate Memorial 314 was adopted by voice vote, urging Congress to seek a larger Florida National Guard force structure. SB 322 passed 39-0 creating a nonjudicial process for commercial property owners to have unauthorized occupants removed by the sheriff. SB 348 passed 39-0, making it an ethics violation to falsely claim a military rank for material gain and allowing delinquent ethics fines to be withheld from public paychecks. SB 7012 on child welfare passed 39-0 and would recruit former public safety workers into CPI/case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and improve data collection and services for commercially sexually exploited children. Later, the Senate returned to SB 108 on administrative procedures, which passed 39-0 after debate over a five-year review cycle for agency rules, reporting requirements, and greater transparency in rulemaking. SB 160 on public accountancy passed 39-0 after an amendment clarifying contracted services and discussion of easing pathways into the CPA profession while maintaining standards. SB 110 on rural communities passed after an amendment package and extensive debate, with provisions described as creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program, housing and road funding, school support, and health care investments for rural areas. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, observed a moment of silence for former Surfside Chief John Healy, and received additional announcements before adjournment.

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• They can make a program.
• And number three, future programs and grants should build upon existing programs and priorities rather
• You described a really successful, impactful program.
• We had a prior program pre-pandemic that didn't last the pandemic. That was a leadership program.
• And I support and coordinate a program, a juvenile justice program called Concrete Rose, which is implemented

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Managed Care pilot program also known as the idd pilot program that was established in 2023.
• You have to stay on the program on the the pilot for one year.
• I'm excited about the don't pathways program.
• The treatment outcome system capacity performance and more.
• Every county is a different program.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• , a water sewer district is a special purpose district created to provide wastewater collection, treatment
• I earn my place in the union in 2011 through a program that allows a child of a registered member who
• There are lots of issues with the FRDU, and we aren't asking for special treatment.
• There are lots of issues with the FRDU, and we aren't asking for special treatment.
• The special treatment that supplants the GMA.

Bills: SB5820, SB5467, SB5995

Keywords: freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits

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• Yet, we cannot find the same dollars to expand drug treatment and prevention programs or increase patrols
• Yet, we cannot find the same dollars to expand drug treatment and prevention programs or increase patrols
• Secondly, it provides that persons who are being treated through assisted community treatment programs
• Secondly, it provides that persons who are being treated through assisted community treatment programs
• Secondly, it provides that persons who are being treated through assisted community treatment programs

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• A member asked whether graduate professional programs or other programs with higher FTE costs were included
• Those programs that you just spelled out.
• programs is getting $17,000.
• On line 36 talks about treatment services.
• This is not a new, unproven program.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• programs programs that<00:58:01.320><c> leaves</c><00:58:01.560><c> a</c><00:58:01.640><c> gap</c><00
• </c> underpayment from government programs underpayment from government programs over<01:06:06.160><c
• </c> you well know for government programs you well know for government programs has<01:07:43.359><c>
• </c> We urgently needed hyperbaric treatment. We urgently needed hyperbaric treatment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• With the estimated lifetime medical costs related to HIV treatment for just one person being $326,500
• Pharmacists also offer guidance on how to access drug treatment, how to safely return syringes, and how
• For instance, the cost of treating hepatitis C is approximately $20,000, with treatment for resistant
• This would require local agencies to establish pre-approved housing programs for single family homes.
• Review, consider, reject or support those who have participated in rehabilitative programming.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• responsible for the success or failure of this program? Where does the buck stop?
• Program—which is the civil side.
• , which covers the vast majority of the cost of the program.
• When or if something like that happens, you could say that about really any program.
• Now granted, every program or statute is going to be a little bit different.

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• of the program, over a quarter of a million New Hampshire residents have had some time on the program
• and over the life of the in the program and over the life of the program<00:22:21.159><c> um</c><00:
• Number 25 was where I was talking about the adult program, and 27 is the program for youth.
• be a refugee program.
• be a refugee program.

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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• I don't know how you're going to hire people to run the program.
• And I'm just curious what your thoughts are on how is the state going to manage this program?
• survivors are often unable to work due to the impacts of their treatment.
• beyond the emergent treatment that they're required to give you.
• That makes changes to our SNAP program and our Medicaid audits.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Within that is over $5 billion for the multifamily housing program, which is our workhorse for affordable
• Over $1 billion is for homeownership programs to help people permanently climb up the economic ladder
• This bond addresses the entire continuum of these challenges, not only the multifamily program, but also
• It is an honor to welcome the inaugural cohort of Assembly District 13th Young Leadership Program to
• These students have gained in our program, and so I'm honored to represent and to present.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions to re-refer bills, suspend rules, and remove items from the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions recognizing family milestones, a youth leadership program from Assembly District 13, a delegation of Japanese business leaders, and a Michoacan delegation. Later, members adopted several resolutions and consent items, including California Craft Beer Week, the Freedom Flag as a 9/11 remembrance symbol, Probation Services Week, and California Wildfire Week, along with other consent-calendar measures. The main floor debate centered on SB 417, a $10 billion housing bond for the ballot, with supporters emphasizing the state’s housing shortage, homelessness crisis, and funding for multifamily housing, supportive housing, homeownership, farmworker housing, student housing, tribal housing, infrastructure, and preservation of existing affordable units. Opponents criticized the proposal as adding debt without enough reform and objected to the use of veterans in the measure’s messaging. The Assembly passed SB 417 on urgency and on the measure, 54-7, and sent it to the Senate. Members then adopted ACA 20, which would expand and modernize the state Rainy Day Fund by increasing its cap and changing deposit rules; it passed 54-8 and was transmitted to the Senate. The Assembly also approved SB 623, a transportation-related bill addressing rideshare safety and medical lien practices. Supporters said it would curb abusive billing, restrict attorney conflicts and kickbacks, require stronger background checks for TNC drivers, and allow women riders and drivers to request women-only matches. The measure passed unanimously, 67-0. Later, the House adopted ACA 21, which removes ACA 13 from the November ballot, by 62-0, and ACA 22, which amends a ballot measure affecting taxation and local fiscal resources, by 64-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Dr. Dorothy Viola Calvin, followed by announcements, recesses, and final adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.

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• , $48 million to support our state mental health treatment facilities, $15 million to support programs
• Working Waterfront Program, and over $100 million for the DEP land acquisition program.
• Mayfield Working Waterfront Program, and over $100 million for the DEP land acquisition program. $638.6
• automated audit program.
• the IDD program.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Community health worker is a benefit in the Medi-Cal program.
• $7 billion net General Fund to support the Medi-Cal program.
• Many individuals served by substance use disorder treatment programs may qualify for exemptions such
• as medical frailty or participation in substance use disorder treatment programs, but may face challenges
• Another important program we operate is our Medi-Cal Doula Program in Ventura County.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> program.
• The majority of the programs program.
• ID regional program.
• </c> community support program. community support program.
• </c> treatment and prevention services. treatment and prevention services.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 29 January, 2026: 8:00 AM, 925, all

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• This program invests in our officers and recruits before crisis hits.
• It is modeled after the 585 program, which is the state program. It is about 20 hours.
• It launched program, which is the state program. It is about 20 hours.
• Many police departments want to move beyond crisis response and build proactive, wellness-based programs—programs
• For these programs to work, officers must trust them.

Bills: SB1048, SB1071, SB1092, SB1314, SB1391, SB1400, SB1401, SB1452

Keywords: juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety

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• </c> programs and for other purposes. programs and for other purposes.
• </c> grant program. grant program.
• The VR&E program.
• </c> to exit the VR in program. to exit the VR in program.
• I reserve the balance of my time. the program. the program.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We have one bond program, four loan programs, and four grant programs.
• The Song-Brown program also, as noted, provides some funding for new programs.
• . critical programs.
• Unlike other programs, the Song-Brown program prioritizes primary care, supporting residency programs
• Programs.

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• And sometimes they are funded from federal grant programs.
• On the side where you didn't do the treatment, about 10%.
• and then the basketball program.
• And we have had tremendous participation in the program.
• We're developing and piloting the program components.

Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board. Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth. Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.

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• This program invests in our officers and recruits before crisis hits.
• It is modeled after the 585 program, which is the state program. It is about 20 hours it launched.
• Program, which is the state program. It is about 20 hours.
• Many police departments want to move beyond crisis response and build proactive, wellness-based programs—programs
• For these programs to work, officers must trust them.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1452, which would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on theft and fraud involving cargo and freight. The Arizona Trucking Association supported the bill, describing cargo theft as organized and rapidly increasing. The committee reported SB 1452 out with a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. Members then considered SB 1048, a $36 million appropriation for Coconino County to build a new juvenile court services facility and convert the existing juvenile detention center into a detox, sobriety, and crisis recovery center. The sponsor and supporters framed it as a juvenile services and recovery investment, while one member objected to funding one county in a tight budget year. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1092, which would prohibit early termination of lifetime probation for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children and apply the restriction retroactively. The sponsor argued it would keep child sex offenders under supervision, while opponents raised concerns about judicial discretion, retroactivity, and cases involving internet-related conduct or defendants with disabilities. After extensive testimony, the committee approved SB 1092 on a 4-3 vote. The committee next took up SB 1391, which would direct AZ POST to create a pilot law enforcement stress management and mental wellness training program, with a $950,000 appropriation and a sunset date in 2029. Supporters, including law enforcement advocates, said it would help officers manage trauma, improve retention, and support families. The bill passed unanimously. SB 1401, creating a golf tournament charity special plate and fund to support youth athletic programs in Tucson, also passed unanimously after brief supportive testimony from the Tucson Conquistadors. On SB 1314, a broad pay raise bill for probation staff, corrections, juvenile corrections, and DPS employees, supporters argued that recruitment and retention problems and vacancies justified the increases. Some members supported the concept but noted uncertainty about the cost and the broader budget picture. The bill passed 5-1. The committee then heard SB 1071, which would repeal statutory provisions relating to the Arizona Rangers. Testimony split sharply: the sponsor and some former members argued the organization lacked transparency and accountability, while current and former Rangers said the bill would undermine an important volunteer public safety auxiliary. Rather than vote, the chair held SB 1071 for further discussion and possible amendment. Finally, the committee began SB 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies to establish confidential wellness and peer support programs for employees exposed to trauma; supporters said confidentiality is needed to encourage officers to seek help, and the roll call had begun when the transcript ended.