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• has been one of the most successful models that we have passed, and we are going to revisit this model
• To revisit this model in Boston this summer.
• A couple years ago, Inc. did pass the model bill. Jordan, Chairman Jordan.
• A couple years ago, Incol did pass the model bill to look at how we insure our citizens when they use
• That model bill passed the legislature with no problem.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on May 6 with a quorum and first reported favorably House Resolution 196 by Rep. Owen. The resolution creates a special study committee to examine the impact of fallen trees on residential property, property values, daily life, and the insurance market. Rep. Owen said the goal is to study whether homeowners who remove risky trees should be considered for incentives or discounts, and members discussed whether homeowners association restrictions on tree removal should also be examined. The committee next reported favorably Senate Bill 100 by Sen. Jenkins, which requires transportation network company drivers to provide the correct proof of insurance after an accident and disclose whether they were logged into the ride-share app or on a prearranged ride. Supporters said the bill would ensure the proper ride-share-specific coverage is produced and reduce administrative problems when accidents occur. House Bill 408 by Rep. Jordan, dealing with homeowners insurance cancellations after a homeowner timely mitigates risks, drew opposition from the insurance industry. Opponents argued the bill addressed a problem they said does not generally occur and could create confusion or litigation, especially given existing notice rules. After discussion, the committee adopted a committee amendment changing a notice period from 90 days to 60 days, and Rep. Jordan voluntarily deferred the bill. The committee then took up House Bill 625 by Rep. Jordan on peer-to-peer car sharing programs. Members adopted technical amendments and a substantive amendment requiring a state-admitted or approved physical damage policy when no contractual protection package is in place, with a deductible cap and subrogation rights. Enterprise representative Ryan Haney said the company supported the broader effort but disagreed with the amended approach; the committee nevertheless reported the bill favorably as amended. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Supreme Court ultimately blew up that model, said you cannot have a model that's solely compartmentalized
• And they came up with the 30 and 60, 1 and 2 model that we have just had ever since.
• A judge came up with that model, and we just haven't gone back to change it.
• And if we want one and two model that we have just had ever since.
• A judge came up with that model, and we just haven't gone back to change it.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• this is a very simple bill and gives the Board of Education the opportunity to develop a policy as model
• the opportunity to develop a<00:08:45.680> policy<00:08:46.480> as<00:08:46.720> model
• policy on other boards a policy as model policy on other boards across<00:08:48.720> the<00:08
• It's going to be a board—the state board is going to develop a model policy. It's once weekly.
• state board is going to develop a model state board is going to develop a model policy. policy.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• In fact, we've been proposing an assisted living for the mentally ill model for some time.
• When you say care model, is that so it's based on an acco?
• Thank you. >> Acuity-based model. >> Yes, sir.
• And then we have the model waiver 2 that's will start in October.
• For SCCL, with 228 also reserved for emergencies, and 10 for Model Waiver 2.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Health and Family Services committee heard an informational presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults, often with serious mental illness, who do not meet nursing home criteria but need structured supervision, medication assistance, meals, and daily support. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and are supported largely through state supplementation payments and residents’ SSI income. The presenters argued that the current reimbursement rate of about $50.70 per day is no longer sufficient to cover staffing, food, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other costs, and said the sector has shrunk significantly over time. They cited figures showing a decline from 64 to 34 homes serving the seriously mentally ill since 2002, with 30 closures over 23 years, and said the loss of beds contributes to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer psychiatric stays. They also gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before being successfully placed in personal care homes, which they said can prevent more costly institutional care. Committee members asked about staffing credentials, fraud controls, referral processes, and how reimbursement works in other states. The presenters said Kentucky does not require licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use certified medication technicians or an LPN, and they described a county case-manager-based assessment process used to set individualized rates in other states such as Minnesota. Members expressed support for the work but emphasized the need for documentation of savings and budget offsets. The presenters said they are seeking an incremental reimbursement increase over two years, roughly 25% to 50% in the first year and another 50% after that, and urged the committee to support the homes to prevent further closures.

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• The Deloitte model validated this.
• We still have work ahead of us as we work through this model.
• MRI funding was the model that was used.
• I would like to see a... ...funding was the model that was used.
• But I think the Western Area Water Supply model is a good model to see how industry can help with that

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met to receive interim status updates on several water-related studies and Department of Water Resources projects. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and then heard updates on the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study. Staff reported that the committee had already received the testimony contemplated in the study plans, including input from state agencies, local governments, and out-of-state entities, and that any further action would be at the committee’s discretion. The Department of Water Resources then provided project and budget updates on NAWS and the Southwest Pipeline Project. Reese reported NAWS is expected to serve about 81,000 users, with a total projected cost of about $571 million and about $96 million remaining, while the Southwest Pipeline Project is estimated at $1.06 billion total with about $409 million remaining. Members asked about funding sources, capacity needs, and whether current and future construction is being designed for increased demand; department staff said current work is designed for ultimate capacity, but some future components may need redesign based on new requests. The committee also discussed local cost shares, Minot’s role in NAWS funding, and whether the system is adequate for peak demand. A major portion of the meeting focused on the department’s cash management, carryover, and long-term water funding outlook. The department said Resources Trust Fund revenues are tied to oil extraction taxes and are affected by stripper well exemptions and future oil price declines. Members expressed concern about large carryover balances and whether the state is obligating more money than can realistically be spent in a biennium. The department reported about $340.6 million in remaining carryover and said it is trying to reduce that through a two-tier pre-construction/construction process and closer project vetting. The department also summarized the Deloitte studies on regional governance and finance and on cost-share policy. Stakeholders generally favored keeping the current governance structures for NAWS and Southwest with improvements, while Red River stakeholders leaned toward a different option; the department said it will bring an implementation plan back in September. On cost share, Deloitte’s recommendations would reduce some percentages, prioritize projects differently, and use other measures to close a projected long-term funding gap. Members debated affordability, local burden, deferred maintenance, and whether statutory changes may be needed to allow the commission more flexibility in prioritizing and funding projects. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the updates.

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• It doesn't seem like a good model.
• People right now seem like a good model.
• But modeling this report after the show trials of Congress is bad.
• But modeling this report after the show trials of Congress is bad.
• But modeling this taxpayer dollars.

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• We unfortunately had a simultaneous phenomenon: the explosion in insurtech, risk scoring, risk models
• That's not traditionally been the way that models worked.
• We need a rough-and-ready, rough-justice model for getting this to scale.
• The next segment is on modeling for fire risk.
• A public wildfire catastrophe model is already underway.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• When you think about the fact that we have moved into a performance funding model since 2016, at that
• model, we're still behind because of the lack of funding equity.
• We've been consistently third in performance funding, but as you know, the funding model is weighted
• So at this point, before we reopen performance funding's model, we respectfully ask for that alignment
• <00:09:31.440> we performance funding's model we performance funding's model we respectfully

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met without a quorum and postponed approval of the minutes. The committee first heard from Northern Kentucky University President Katie Short Thompson, who highlighted NKU’s enrollment growth, student success metrics, national recognition for value, lower student debt, and new programs tied to regional workforce needs, including AI, cybersecurity, supply chain analytics, cardiovascular perfusion, and the Norse Network Hub for employer access. She asked for a $5 million recurring base funding adjustment to align NKU’s general fund support with peer institutions, along with support for tuition waivers with FAFSA requirements, continued debt collection authority through the Department of Revenue, inclusion of fire and tornado insurance premiums in base funding, inflation and performance-funding support, and increased asset preservation funding. She also outlined capital priorities for the Hail College of Business building, Nunn Hall, and the MEP building, and requested $5.4 million to match private support for the Young Scholars Academy, a dual-credit program serving first-generation and low-income students. Representative Tipton questioned NKU about the number of older students using tuition waivers and whether the university could continue the program without a statutory age-based mandate. Thompson said the number of students over 65 using the waiver was small, that some students pursue degrees while others audit classes, and that external fundraising could potentially support the program if state funding changed. Tipton also confirmed NKU’s requested priorities and the $5.4 million match for the Young Scholars Academy. The committee then heard from University of Kentucky representative Dr. Cavallo, who framed UK’s request around accountability, workforce development, research, and health care impact. He described a patient story to illustrate UK’s medical mission, cited growth in enrollment, degrees awarded, hospital patients treated, and research grant revenue, and emphasized UK’s role in extension services and disaster response. He said UK is consolidating services for efficiency and is focusing on future workforce needs, especially artificial intelligence, noting the launch of the state’s first AI bachelor’s degree and a partnership with Microsoft to expand AI tools and training across campus and the Advancing Kentucky Together network. He also discussed demographic challenges, the need to retain graduates in Kentucky, and the importance of aligning programs and funding with long-term state needs.

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• We open up the leadership model.
• On this team, the leadership model is open for everybody.
• It's not just the conventional model.
• On this team, the leadership model.
• Over time, model is open for everybody.

Bills: HCR1, HCR2, SB2001, SB2002, SB2003, SB2004, SB2005, SB2006, SB2007, SB2008, SB2009, SB2010, SB2011, SB2012, SB2013, SB2014, SB2015, SB2016, SB2017, SB2018, SB2019, SB2020, SB2021, SB2022, SB2023, SB2024, SB2025, SB2026, SB2027, SB2028, SB2029, SB2030, SB2031, SB2032, SB2033, SB2034, SB2035, SB2036, SB2037, SB2038, SB2039, SB2040, SB2041, SB2042, SB2043, SB2044, SB2045, SB2046, SB2047, SB2048, SB2049, SB2050, SB2051, SB2052, SB2053, SB2054, SB2055, SB2056, SB2057, SB2058, SB2059, SB2060, SB2061, SB2062, SB2063, SB2064, SB2065, SB2066, SB2067, SB2068, SB2069, SB2070, SB2071, SB2072, SB2073, SB2074, SB2075, SB2076, SB2077, SB2078, SB2079, SB2080, SB2081, SB2082, SB2083, SB2084, SB2085, SB2086, SB2087, SB2088, SB2089, SB2090, SB2091, SB2092, SB2093, SB2094, SB2095, SB2096, SB2097, SB2098, SB2099, SB2100

Keywords: recess, legislative session, Hawaii State Legislature, 2026, Governor address, joint session, legislature, Hawaii, state of the state, Banyan Drive, Waiakea peninsula, Makaokū, Hilo, Hawaii Island, HCDA, Hawaii Community Development Authority, community development district, redevelopment, urban renewal, blight

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• So I believe it's because you do have a business model.
• You operate on a continuous enrollment model. I would assume that's the recruitment model.
• Schools under the NMCI model do something different. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• That really depends on the model of the school and how they choose to work.
• We should be moving towards those models within our curriculum.

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• Funding models are key and education. We do a lot of different funding models.
• And every silo practically has a funding model of some sort to get street practically has a funding model
• So yeah, a lot of different performance funding models and higher.
• I will tell you there is a funding model related to that. So that's one of our funding models.
• It is just a lump sum and there is a funding model related to that one.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There are other committee reports that you could use as a model.
• ><00:51:16.000> a reports that that you could use as a reports that that you could use as a model
• 18.119> reference<00:51:19.280> the<00:51:20.280> um<00:51:20.799> the model
• please um reference the um the model please um reference the um the house<00:51:21.640> calendars
• This chair has not predicted the length of bills very well, so we are a little bit behind here, but I

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That legislative session last year is a model on how things should be done.
• It's a model on how to be fiscally responsible and take care of the things we should do.
• And it's a model on how an absolutely evenly divided legislature put the needs of Minnesota first and
• legislative session last year is a model legislative session last year is a model on<00:19:03.039
• And it's a model on how an do.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The governor discussed Minnesota’s budget outlook ahead of a supplemental budget release next month, saying the state remains financially strong but should be cautious because of federal uncertainty and a structural imbalance in spending. He said the administration’s approach will be measured, with limited new spending and possibly modest revenue measures, while prioritizing a bonding bill and maintaining the state’s AAA bond rating, reserves, and middle-class tax cuts. He also praised the 2023 legislative session and bipartisan cooperation as the basis for the state’s current position. A major topic was spending growth in special education and the broader human services system. The governor said special education is a fundamental service the state is legally and morally obligated to provide, but costs need to be managed more efficiently. He pointed to legacy IT systems in the Department of Human Services and county service delivery as expensive, antiquated, and error-prone, and said the state needs a multi-year modernization plan and continued reorganization. He argued that reforms such as prepayment verification and other fraud controls should reduce costs without cutting services. The governor also addressed federal actions affecting Medicaid and other programs, sharply criticizing efforts to withhold funds and claims of widespread fraud. He said Minnesota’s Medicaid error rate is lower than the national average and argued that the federal government’s approach would harm children, pregnant women, and seniors without improving fraud prevention. He also said the state’s gun violence prevention and fraud-fighting packages are expected to be relatively close to budget neutral. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken in the meeting, which was primarily a press availability and Q&A.

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• We developed a model curriculum framework for NAC meeting the Department of Health requirements.
• We also updated the model frameworks for Sports Medicine 1 and Sports Medicine 2 to the new national
• So in trying to figure out, Core Plus is its own model, Core Plus is a CTE program.
• So this is a replicable model that can be used for other boats.
• Thank you, Representative Stoneyer, for modeling that.

Summary: The House Education Committee received status updates on career and technical education (CTE), including OSPI’s work under 2024 legislation on allied health pathways and a statewide CTE task force, an update from Core Plus Maritime, and findings from an Education Northwest longitudinal study of Washington CTE access and outcomes. OSPI described development of allied health guidance such as a home care aide to nursing assistant bridge, model curricula, updated course equivalency frameworks, and coordination with health agencies and employers. It also reviewed Core Plus framework work, task force expansion under later legislation, and the timeline for recommendations due in November 2026. Committee members asked about health profession outreach, equitable access for rural districts, data updates, and employer support for local programs; OSPI said it continues to work with agency and industry partners and that local labor-market alignment varies by region. Core Plus Maritime presenters described expanding maritime career exploration into middle school through low-cost ROV curriculum, student visits to ferries and vessels, Sea Scouts partnerships, and ship-based safety and welding experiences. Industry representatives from the Northwest Marine Trade Association, American Seafoods, and Vigor Marine Group emphasized the maritime sector’s economic importance, aging workforce, and need for hands-on training to build the pipeline for family-wage jobs. A teacher from South Kitsap High School said the program gives students a clear pathway and has helped connect them to careers in shipyards, fishing, and related trades. Vigor also noted support for a student welding competition and equipment donations for a Rainier Beach shop. Dr. Sam Riggs of Education Northwest presented a longitudinal study using state data from 2013-14 through 2023-24. The study found CTE access has been relatively steady statewide, but offerings vary by school size, locale, and income, with rural and lower-income schools generally offering fewer pathways. Participation is high: nearly all students earn at least some CTE credit, and more students are accumulating multiple credits over time, though fewer go deep within a single pathway. Students who earned more CTE credits, especially within pathways such as agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and construction, were more likely to graduate on time and later had stronger postsecondary certificate attainment and earnings. Riggs recommended addressing local barriers to participation, considering whether the CTE graduation requirement should better encourage depth while preserving flexibility, and aligning offerings more closely with labor-market needs. Committee members asked about COVID-era trends, student motivation, early workforce entry, delivery settings such as skill centers, and how to interpret the comparison groups used in the analysis.

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• So I think they went to an employed model where they just have to take care of patients and see them,
• It became abundantly obvious within a month or two that that was not a sustainable model.
• It is a model for the rest of the country.
• And I'm just wondering, theoretically speaking, how has this model been approached before?
• Now, in fact, these programs are the for-us, by-us model where they're using language immersion.

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• We have two, well, we've got multiple models, but the two main models are the reform in 2020, the governor
• That model is the variable-based COLA.
• The judges and magistrates have a different model.
• It's getting back to some better, more sustainable model.
• I'm curious about the assumptions going into your solvency model.

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• For this specific bill, our tax research and planning did use a dynamic model to kind of model what,
• But we don't go into depth as DBED may, but we did use a dynamic model to come up with the estimates.
• to<00:10:54.000> kind<00:10:54.240> of<00:10:54.640> um<00:10:55.279> model
• <00:10:55.760> what dynamic model to kind of um model what dynamic model to kind of um model
• to come up with the a dynamic model to come up with the estimates.<00:11:14.399> Okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony and then took up House Bill 1369, which would repeal several tax credits and exemptions, including the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed: Hawaii Gas, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and the Tax Foundation all raised concerns, with opponents arguing the renewable fuels credit has supported major local investment, cleaner fuel production, and energy resilience, while Hawaii Gas warned repeal would raise costs for customers. The Department of Taxation said it did not take a position but provided revenue estimates, saying the bill would increase revenues by about $33.8 million in FY 2026 and $121.7 million in FY 2027; DBEDT said it would follow up on broader economic impacts. The chair proposed a series of amendments that removed some repeals, added five-year sunsets to certain exemptions, narrowed or conditioned others, and tied the renewable fuels exemption to a dollar-for-dollar match for renewable fuel production certified by the state energy officer. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted with multiple members voting with reservations. The committee then moved through a series of other measures. HB 159, HB 244, HB 280, HB 316, HB 716, HB 1298, and HB 1295 were recommended for passage, with HB 1295 amended to change a date to 2050. HB 455 was amended to remove the Hawaii Startup Business Loan Program language and instead fund DBEDT contracting for startup financing and support, excluding businesses already eligible for the community-based economic development loan program. HB 504 was amended to add non-recurring appropriations for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, conditioned on formal commitments to purchase local products under the HRS 27-8 timeline; members discussed the cruise passenger tax and where the revenue would go, and the bill was passed with amendments. HB 606 was amended to recognize DHHL authority over mercantile projects licenses, remove some reporting requirements, and replace the appropriation with $25 million for mercantile projects and $25 million for repair and maintenance. HB 1378 was amended to allow the foundation to enter public-private partnerships, adjust appropriation language, and cap a proposed limit at $15 million, with the committee noting the changes addressed concerns raised in testimony from BNF and the attorney general. HB 974 was deferred indefinitely because the House had already passed SB 1501. Finally, HB 1007 was amended to rename the transit-oriented development infrastructure district program as the transit-oriented community improvement program, consolidate the boards into one, expand board membership, add conflict-of-interest provisions, and allow legislative designation of areas; after discussion about HCDA’s role and the stadium district, the measure was adopted with one reservation.

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• shootings, and they've had a reduction in some of the violent crimes as a result of that, and it's been a model
• shootings, and they've had a reduction in some of the violent crimes as a result of that, and it's been a model
• shootings, and they've had a reduction in some of the violent crimes as a result of that, and it's been a model
• and<00:08:29.200> it's<00:08:29.360> been<00:08:29.520> a<00:08:29.560> model
• result of that, and it's been a model result of that, and it's been a model not<00:08:30.920>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The legislation employs a similar model as approved legislation for the Austin Police Retirement Fund
• Third, establishing an actuarially determined funding model that pays off the legacy liability of $327
• You know, this is a model that you have seen before in the City of Houston.
• You've seen this funding model before for Austin police and Austin civilians.
• This model, already in place in both the Austin Police and City of Austin Employee Pension Systems, offers

Bills: SB771, SB2345, HB135, HB135

Keywords: diesel fuel tax, tax credit, auxiliary power units, power take-off equipment, refund, energy efficiency, firefighter retirement, municipal contributions, pension system, retirement benefits, funding ratios, sales tax exemption, exotic animals, game animals, agriculture, livestock, civil liability, motor vehicle, legal protection, removal

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• the funding model used by the counties.
• facilities and that's the funding model facilities and that's the funding model used<00:39:31.040
• <00:58:26.559> licensing come together to create model licensing come together to create model
• There's a few areas where Minnesota differs from the national model standard.
• Council the Family Resource Center model Council the Family Resource Center model has<02:14:10.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all