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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

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

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • You can see we did drop off a few folks from that initial clinical screening.
  • First, that you'll see on your screen, is operational.
  • First that you'll see on your screen is operational.
  • We must also strive to provide the testing that assists most in solving cases.
  • Our alcohol testing program ensures the alcohol testing instruments used across the state by our law
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to continue its review of performance measurement in the criminal justice system. The first presentation, from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure, described how the court system uses multiple data sources to track filings, dispositions, clearance rates, workload, and support services, and how those data inform judge need, budget requests, resource allocation, and court administration. He also discussed ongoing efforts to improve case-level reporting, the use of case management systems in trial and appellate courts, and performance efforts in problem-solving courts and civil case management. McClure noted that the legislature provides dedicated funding for problem-solving courts and for medication-assisted treatment, and that the courts are required to report outcomes and monitor compliance with contract requirements. Melanie Brown-Whor of the Florida Behavioral Health Association then reviewed the medication-assisted treatment program funded through the courts budget. She said the program combines medication with counseling and behavioral supports, serves people involved in or at risk of criminal justice involvement, and has expanded over time to include additional medications and more counties. She reported improved engagement and retention, with more than 10,000 people screened over five years, about 9,200 receiving medication, and over 6,600 successfully discharged. Senators asked about racial and ethnic demographics, hospital referrals, and how services are delivered; Brown-Whor explained that local community providers deliver treatment under contract and that the program is working to improve data reporting and consistency. The Department of Law Enforcement then presented on investigations, forensics, and criminal justice information services. Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard outlined FDLE’s strategic plan and major investigative priorities, including cybercrime, targeted violence, crimes against children, mutual aid, and the SAFE fentanyl eradication program. He said SAFE has led to major seizures, arrests, and a reported decline in fentanyl deaths. Director Jason Bundy described FDLE’s forensic laboratory operations, DNA and rapid DNA capabilities, cold case and missing persons work, and the staffing and turnaround-time challenges tied to complex evidence testing. Director Lucy Saunders reviewed FDLE’s criminal history, biometric, incident-based crime reporting, and criminal justice transparency systems, noting that Florida is still transitioning agencies from summary reporting to incident-based reporting. The committee raised questions about Rapid DNA deployment, cold case coordination, and the slow pace of NIBRS/FIBRS adoption. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the same one on the screen.
  • All right, moving to slide 10, we have our Screen Time Memorial.
  • We will assess if there's any need for statewide guidance around screen time use.
  • So some students are spending more time testing than others.
  • People keep saying, "In the screen time, aren't you going to study cell phones?"
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • For many of the reasons previously stated, it allows providers to screen patients' vaccine histories
  • and prenatal screening programs are actually supporting the Genetic Disease Testing Fund, where the
  • Urgent counselors are deposited, and this is also the place where newborn screening and prenatal screening
  • The people who pay for newborn screening and prenatal screening are subsidizing this.
  • Working with local health jurisdictions on farmworker monitoring, testing, dispensing of medications,
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • That, you know, at the beginning of the year, we gave a B.O.I. test, right, beginning of the year test
  • Chairman, but the audience might be that it replaces the star test with a shorter test that is better
  • So we can talk about what the right test is, what the right test name is, but the concept of measuring
  • You see the test signal how students are learning and different tests serve different purposes in the
  • Shortens the summative test, make sure that the state provides optional interim tests, separates out
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think to all of us is around background screening.
  • to necessary training and also to testing. >> Okay.
  • There are preliminary testing that can be done to start that process.
  • We're also obtained a genetic test which was positive for potable disease.
  • It tested never received those results. Despite numerous requests.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Several years ago, we passed a cancer screening bill for the fire service.
  • And there is testing that tests for pre-cancer for Barrett's esophageal cancer.
  • And the test, you swallow basically a camera. It's nothing fun to do.
  • The test is done once every 10 years until you're age 60.
  • But at 65, Medicare does pay for this testing.
Summary: The House Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs Committee met and advanced a series of local bills, mostly by unanimous voice vote after brief questions. SB 430 by Sen. Jenkins renewed the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s 1.5% hotel occupancy tax for 12-year periods by voter approval, with discussion about continued planning and coordination among tourism entities. SB 286 by Sen. Duplessis updated the New Orleans Downtown Development District statute by clarifying its status as a political subdivision, streamlining tax collection, removing staggered board terms, and clarifying bond renewal voting boundaries. The committee also favorably reported SB 198 by Sen. Mizell, requiring government projects in historic districts to follow local historic district rules for new construction; SB 172 by Sen. Luneau, expanding a planning-commission waiver process for certain property divisions to municipalities below 150,000 population; and SB 439 by Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, adding pre-screening for esophageal/Barrett’s cancer for firefighters and fire service employees. Testimony on the firefighter bill emphasized the health risks from carcinogen exposure and the value of early detection, and members expressed strong support. Additional bills advanced included SB 458 by Sen. McMath, creating a mechanism for local ethics-entity tax revenues in St. Tammany Parish to be transferred to the district attorney’s office if an inspector general office is created; SB 447 by Sen. Bass, changing Bossier City Police Department promotions from competitive to promotional seniority; SB 281 by Sen. Barrow, expanding the Baker Economic Development District boundaries to include additional commercial areas; SB 385 by Sen. Harris, changing appointments to the City Park Improvement Association board and allowing City Park to opt out of certain ORM insurance coverage; HR 84 by Rep. Walters, urging Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for TSA workers during federal shutdowns; and SB 417 by Sen. Allain, adding two members to the St. Mary Parish drainage district board. All of these measures were reported favorably, with one member recusing himself from the City Park bill due to board membership. The committee then recessed briefly, noting several remaining bills would be deferred if sponsors did not arrive soon.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 20, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Preventative screening, which was House Bill 241, eliminated co-pays for skin cancer screenings.
  • And biomarker testing, House Bill 885.
  • once biological markers are tested and analyzed.
  • Federal guidelines require us to cover screening, preventative screenings for our employees.
  • claims process with regard to screenings or the claims process in general.
Summary: The Budget Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. HB 677, relating to state-covered fertility preservation for employees undergoing cancer treatment, was introduced as coverage for egg and sperm preservation for up to three years, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $813,000. After brief questions and no public testimony or amendments, the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/HB 59, which would reform Florida’s wrongful incarceration compensation process by extending the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, removing the clean-hands requirement, and allowing exonerees to choose between the state compensation process and a civil lawsuit; it was supported by the City of Flagler Beach and passed unanimously. CS/HB 1313, which recreates the Resilient Florida Trust Fund in the Department of Environmental Protection before its scheduled termination in 2025, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from advocacy groups. The committee received a lengthy presentation from the Department of Management Services on the State Group Insurance Program and the recent Revenue Estimating Conference. The presentation covered enrollment, revenues and expenditures, rising medical and pharmacy costs, emergency room utilization, GLP-1 drug spending, and options for tighter formulary and utilization management. Members asked about ER cost growth, GLP-1 coverage and copays, PBM oversight and potential conflicts, avoidable ER visits, cancer screening claims, dental and vision costs, specialty drug biosimilars, and possible savings from more restrictive pharmacy models. DMS said it would follow up on several questions and noted ongoing work on cancer coordination, preventive screening, biomarker testing, and a proposed member-facing benefits platform. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 301, which would raise sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $1 million and $3 million, align limitations periods with private claims, and allow government entities to settle above the caps without a claims bill. Local governments, school-related entities, and county and city associations opposed the bill, warning of major fiscal impacts, higher insurance costs, and pressure on services; several speakers urged smaller increases or a tiered approach. Proponents, including families affected by catastrophic injury or death, argued the current caps are too low and the claims bill process is inefficient and unfair. After debate, the bill passed on a recorded vote, with some members voting no, and was reported favorably.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - House Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • What types of drugs are being screened?
  • Thank you. ...drug tests.
  • Staff would get random drug tests and be fired if they test positive.
  • for or what we should test for.
  • The plan should be absolutely that every single employee should be tested.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The committee opened with remarks framing the meeting as a bipartisan effort to improve Arizona’s child welfare system, especially DCS oversight, accountability, and child safety. The chair said the committee would focus on reforms based on Auditor General findings and hear bills and testimony from youth, advocates, foster parents, and attorneys. Roll was taken, and the committee then began considering several child-welfare bills. HB 2611, dealing with group foster home safety, employee drug screening, resident rights, training, and advocates in congregate care, drew extensive testimony. Supporters, including current and former foster youth, described bullying, unsafe staff behavior, drug use in homes, trafficking concerns, and the need for posted rights, mental health services, and stronger accountability. The sponsor and members discussed an amendment that would require quarterly drug-screening results to be submitted, require removal from child contact pending confirmatory testing after a positive result, and give the DCS director more discretion. The amendment was adopted, and HB 2611 as amended received a do-pass recommendation by a 5-1 vote, with some members voting present or expressing procedural concerns but supporting further work on the bill. HB 2035, which expands kinship placement requirements by adding extended family members to search and notification duties and presuming kinship placement is in the child’s best interest, also received substantial testimony. Advocates argued kinship care reduces trauma and improves stability, while several witnesses described cases where children were not placed with available relatives and instead ended up in congregate care. The committee discussed whether the bill duplicated existing law and whether DCS was already required to search for kin; the sponsor said the bill strengthens existing policy and adds written documentation requirements. HB 2035 was given a do-pass recommendation by a 4-2 vote. The committee then heard HB 4049, which would authorize DCS to employ legal counsel or incur legal expenses, along with an amendment that would require the Attorney General or appointed counsel to represent the state’s interests independently in certain cases and not be subject to DCS retaliation for taking a different position. Testimony split between those who argued the current structure creates a conflict of interest and allows DCS narratives to go unchallenged, and those who said the AG’s office already has separate divisions and that keeping representation centralized preserves consistency and oversight. Discussion continued on whether the current system is structurally broken and where counsel would be housed if the arrangement changed; the transcript ends while that debate is ongoing, without a recorded final vote on HB 4049.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Health Policy Mar 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • testing.
  • See where we just have 8 it, which is Senate Bill 524. a newborn screenings.
  • Ron Senate bill 523 run screenings. Is there debate okay, seeing no debate.
  • So I there's no additional major problem with adding this to the newborn screening panel.
  • And I'm not sure why anybody would oppose adding this to the newborn screening panel.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice May 27th, 2025

Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • advanced screening process in our office.
  • Um, where you can utilize this and the testing for the testing and training of, of laboratory technicians
  • , and also we need, I think we need additional people that are gonna be doing those testing, that testing
  • at what additional testing maybe could be helpful because they're only testing for certain things like
  • They, um, the, the, the testing, they are not, um, it's predominantly we use Body lab for that testing
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • and screening for that cancer, which also would align with new CMS guidance.
  • test consistent with that CMS guidance that that just came out.
  • for color rentals screening.
  • Other kinds of Colorado cancer screening, like colonoscopy and school-based testing like those fit cards
  • We've also met with a laboratory that is engaged in this testing.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Mar 25th, 2025

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • testing they conduct to treat individuals for possible drug overdose or poisoning.
  • This is a technical amendment to ensure that hospitals are performing the correct follow-up test that
  • aligns with, in the event that they diagnosed fentanyl from the urine test, and that aligns with the
  • We're on Senate Bill 524, and we're in screenings. Is there debate?
  • So there's no additional major problem with adding this to the newborn screening panel.
Summary: The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Information on your screen or some of the things that we include.
  • Over 10,000 individuals were clinically screened.
  • First you'll see on your screen is operational.
  • And then lastly, on the screen for crimes against children, And then lastly, on the screen for crimes
  • We must also strive to provide the testing that assists most in solving cases.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 19th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know there's already a hearing screening done on newborns, correct?
  • And so we want to expand the testing and create a board?
  • I know there's already a hearing screening done on newborns, correct?
  • And so we want to expand the testing and create a board?
  • It also requires pregnancy tests going in, and LDH has agreed to pursue funding. pregnancy tests going
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Apr 2nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • One increases institute and also creates a pilot project program excuse me that will provide testing
  • genetic testing upon birth at some medical centers across Florida that are associated, particularly with
  • So that parents will have access to testing for rare diseases at the time their child is born.
  • And I know that we are moving the standard arise tests options that meet those standards. >> Does does
  • Ecg heart screenings, we'll save students life.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • for a second, time and again, people who excel in speech and debate do better on the standardized tests
  • Screening system to identify students exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia and dyscalculia.
  • State Board of Education to adopt rules to implement and enforce these screening procedures.
  • State Board of Education to adopt rules to implement and enforce these screening procedures.
  • They are in need of testing to see if they do qualify for an IEP.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related measures. CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, sponsored by Senator Brodeur, was amended with a delete-all and rewritten to create a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, designate Florida Speech and Debate Week, authorize a teacher endorsement and FLVS institute, direct statewide coursework and credentials, and require annual district reporting. Supporters, including parents, the Florida Debate Initiative, and school representatives, praised the bill’s funding and statewide expansion of debate opportunities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard and reported favorably SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, which aims to reduce administrative delays for initial certification and reinstatement while maintaining standards; an Orange County school administrator suggested adding language to allow educators to bank professional learning hours. SB 1646 on educational facilities was presented as revising the funding formula and priorities for school capital projects, with added attention to safety, maintenance, and planning, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 564 on student volunteers at polling locations was amended to clarify that pre-registered or registered high school students may volunteer at polling places and count the hours toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid; election officials and civic groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring was also reported favorably. It requires school districts to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia and dyscalculia, place identified students on support plans, and use evidence-based interventions, with the sponsor emphasizing early identification and intervention. The committee then recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education, and the meeting concluded after a birthday recognition and adjournment.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 27th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • certain non-invasive coloral screening certain non-invasive coloral screening test under certain conditions
  • test can find Pops because screening test can find Pops because screening test can find Pops that can
  • becoming cancerous whereas screening becoming cancerous whereas screening test can detect color rectal
  • test as many 60 as many as 60% screening test as many 60 as many as 60% screening test as many 60 as
  • screenings can effectively reduce cancer screenings can effectively reduce cancer screenings can effectively
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 5, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will test them.
  • testing.
  • acceptance testing occurring, you talk about interface testing with all the agencies... ...and I touched
  • And so all that has to be tested as part of interface testing, as part of UAT.
  • And we also do internal pen testing when we can. And we also do internal pen testing when we can.
Summary: The subcommittee heard updates on several major technology modernization efforts, beginning with the Department of Financial Services’ Florida PALM project, which is replacing the state’s decades-old FLAIR accounting system. DFS described PALM as a statewide effort affecting all three branches of government, with cash management already live and the remaining financial management, payroll, and data warehouse components still in development. Officials said the project began in 2014, was restructured after a 2022 legislative pause, and is now being recommended for a go-live delay from January 2026 to July 2026. Members asked about governance, staffing, contract structure, cost growth, and maintenance costs; DFS said the contract is deliverable-based, the current amendment would add a net $2.2 million, and post-go-live maintenance is expected to be about $13 million annually under the current contract through July 2027. The Agency for Health Care Administration then updated the committee on the FX Medicaid enterprise modernization program. AHCA explained that federal CMS directed states to move from monolithic Medicaid systems to a modular approach, leading Florida to procure separate vendors for integration services, data warehouse, unified operations, provider services, and claims processing, with pharmacy benefits still to be procured. Officials said the project has spent about $334 million to date, with most costs federally matched, and requested $189.95 million for the upcoming year. They also highlighted a 2024 special assessment that produced 81 recommendations, most tied to staffing shortages, and said the Legislature added 47 FTEs, with 17 currently filled or being filled. Members asked about governance changes, production status, data access, and future technology maintenance; AHCA said some components are operational, the data warehouse is nearing certification, and the agency is working to keep the system adaptable and nonproprietary. The Department of Children and Families presented its Access modernization project, which is replacing a mainframe-based eligibility system used for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid assistance, and related programs. DCF said the six-year, $205 million project is in its third year and has already delivered a new customer portal with mobile access, multi-factor authentication, and fraud protections, while also building a worker portal, document management, community partner tools, and workload management functions. The agency said it is requesting $36.625 million for the next fiscal year, the same as last year, and emphasized that the project has remained on schedule and on budget by breaking work into smaller modules and using strong vendor and staff support. Members praised the project’s progress and asked about cybersecurity testing and the long delay before modernization began; DCF said security requirements were built in from the outset and that the remaining work will focus on moving staff off the legacy mainframe and modernizing notices and back-end processes.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • items before the test?
  • You know, we have to conduct a physical fitness test every single year.
  • No, if you were to look at the new testing standards, I mean, they’re pretty rigorous.
  • The new testing standards are pretty rigorous.
  • The new testing standards, I mean, they're pretty rigorous.
Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee met with a quorum and considered several education-related bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended with a technical clarification and reported favorably. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and align notice and parent-exemption procedures; it also passed favorably, with support noted from PTA and other witnesses. SB 920 on mathematics education was reported favorably after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, the end-of-course exam, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, which would give districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degrees, also passed favorably with broad support from educators and former school board members. The committee then approved SPB 7022, which reenacts and extends a public records exemption for classroom examination and assessment instruments through 2031 and expands coverage to district school boards and public schools. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools was reported favorably after extensive debate about whether schools should be closed or could instead hold Veterans Day programs; supporters emphasized statewide consistency and honoring veterans, while some members raised scheduling and instructional-day concerns. SB 538 on physical education and extracurricular participation was amended to establish standardized eligibility rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, limit duplicate participation across schools, require annual participation in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, and leave coach compensation to district discretion; it was then reported favorably. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools was amended to add a $15,000 annual cap on coach personal spending per team and was reported favorably after discussion about good-faith support for student-athletes, recruiting concerns, and the need for guardrails. A temporary postponement was announced for SB 430 on the oath of school personnel. At the end of the meeting, Senator Osgood recorded a favorable vote on SB 1036, and the committee adjourned without further business.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 25th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Article II

Transcript Highlights:
  • . screening panel and incorporate PFAS testing into our standard water supply testing.
  • Through testing, blood testing, or whatever? There is. It's imperfect, but you can test.
  • testing that we're doing.
  • What are we testing for in the water?
  • So, we test for pathogens, other contaminants, we test and now we'll be testing for those per and polyfluoroalkyl
Keywords: 1184, house, all