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• health issues, or co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
• Um, we did eliminate our behavioral health liaison positions. know, we were able to engage the process
• <00:22:13.840> health >> The um other than our behavioral health >> The um other
• than our behavioral health liaisons,<00:22:14.720> which<00:22:15.160> um<00:22:15.400
• Um we did eliminate our<00:22:21.440> our<00:22:21.600> behavioral<00:22:21.960> health

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary received an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on implementation of House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget, and court facility projects. AOC leaders said they do not anticipate problems balancing the outgoing biennium or fiscal year 2026, and explained that the budget changes were driven by the need to reduce costs while preserving required constitutional, court-rule, and statutory services. They also said the new filing fee increases authorized by HB 504 took effect that day and are expected to generate up to $5 million, while the reorganization is projected to save about $3 million in general fund dollars. The bulk of the presentation focused on a major reorganization of the Office of Statewide Programs, which includes specialty courts, family and juvenile services, and pretrial services. AOC said the plan eliminates 170 positions and creates 109 new ones, mainly by reducing middle-management layers, expanding regional service delivery, and cross-training staff. Officials said 110 employees had already been offered or accepted placements, 24 had chosen voluntary separation, and the final number of employees leaving remains fluid until the process concludes around August 1. They emphasized that specialty court programs were not eliminated, but state-funded treatment court contracts and behavioral health liaison positions were removed, with treatment costs shifted to Medicaid or participants where appropriate. Members asked about the process, staffing impacts, specialty court participation, juvenile services, and how AOC will monitor the changes. AOC said the reorganization was developed by leadership, HR, and legal staff under direction of the Chief Justice and approved by the Supreme Court, and that it is intended to improve efficiency and frontline support rather than reduce services. They said specialty court participant levels are being watched closely, that CDW services will continue to use outside providers for programming, and that the agency will keep judges and stakeholders informed as the new structure goes into effect. No votes were taken, and the committee did not approve minutes because a quorum was not present.

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• It… Ironically, the criminal behavior that is being prosecuted occurred in late… is being prosecuted
• grooming, I think it would more appropriately address… it would more appropriately address where the behavior
• many of these services in our hospitals, like the emergency department, OB care, even high acuity behavioral
• There are folks with such significant behaviors that our community DD providers can struggle with and
• Given some of the populations we serve, their behaviors and my sensitivity to their day-to-day life,

Keywords: 916, all

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• House Bill 246 deals with allowing, as an affirmative defense, behavior due to a mental or cognitive
• House Bill 1370 now before you relates to the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services,
• Speaker, this bill requires the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to adopt regulations
• We worked with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, which led to the substitute
• House Bill 1370 now before you relates to the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services,

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Um, versus it being a uniform thing that's really trying to address victim behaviors and victim just
• Um, versus it being a uniform thing that's really trying to address victim behaviors and victim just
• Um, versus it being a uniform thing that's really trying to address victim behaviors and victim just
• Um, versus it being a uniform thing that's really trying to address victim behaviors and victim just
• Um, versus it being a uniform thing that's really trying to address victim behaviors and victim just

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2567, a Judiciary package measure concerning temporary restraining orders for threats and harassment tied to a public employee’s official actions. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office and the Judiciary said they had worked out a compromise to address earlier concerns, including a two-year pilot project, broader coverage for state officers and employees across all branches and counties, a special fund to pay for private counsel in some cases, and authority for Judiciary staff attorneys or Judiciary funds to represent Judiciary personnel. Members asked about coverage for retired judges, funding limits, and whether the measure could be used for workplace disputes; the witnesses said retired judges and per diem judges could be covered if the harassment related to their work, the fund would be limited and subject to available appropriations, and petitions would not be allowed between employees in the same branch. The chair recommended passage with amendments, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously. The committee then heard SB 2448, which creates a civil remedy for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images under the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. The bill’s proponent from the Uniform Law Commission explained that a plaintiff would need to show intentional disclosure or threat of disclosure of a private intimate image without consent, and said the privacy question would be fact-specific. Supporters, including the Commission on the Status of Women and Imua Alliance, favored giving survivors civil recourse. Opponents from the Sex Abuse Treatment Center and others warned that the term "private" could invite victim-blaming and broad discovery into a survivor’s past, while still acknowledging the need for some privacy limitation to avoid overbreadth, especially for people who intentionally distribute intimate content online. Committee members questioned whether the definition of "private" should be tightened. The bill’s proponent said the term should remain because it aligns with the related criminal statute and helps keep the measure focused on classic revenge-porn situations, while still allowing Hawaii-specific changes if needed. The committee did not take final action on SB 2448 in the portion provided, but testimony and discussion centered on balancing survivor protections with concerns about discovery and the scope of liability.

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• suggesting that the two things are synonymous because obviously some people will be on their best behavior
• <00:42:26.640> or prosecuting what is proper behavior or prosecuting what is proper behavior
• or allowable<00:42:27.520> behavior.
• > And<00:42:28.480> so<00:42:28.720> the<00:42:28.960> the allowable behavior
• And so the the allowable behavior.

Bills: HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363, HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363

Keywords: driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole

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• AB 325 doesn't focus on stopping bad behavior.
• AB3-5 doesn't focus on stopping bad behavior.
• And getting precise around how that looks and how to describe that behavior and that conduct is certainly
• We know that in the era of data and algorithms, it opens up all sorts of opportunities for bad behavior
• be able to respond to conduct caught on security cameras, including criminal activity or unsafe behavior

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took up multiple votes. AB 576, dealing with updates to California’s charitable fundraising platform registry after AB 488, was presented as a technical fix to help charities and platforms more quickly update eligible listings; there was no opposition testimony, and the measure was later moved on a due pass basis. AB 1160, on law enforcement drone programs, was presented with proposed amendments requiring U.S.-based data storage and limits on sharing or selling collected data; supporters said it would protect sensitive drone-collected information while preserving affordable drone use, while there was no opposition testimony, and it was also later passed out on a due pass as amended basis. AB 75, which would require insurers to give notice before collecting aerial images of homes and provide homeowners access to those images, drew support from the Department of Insurance and consumer advocates, while insurers opposed it unless amended, arguing aerial imaging is a cost-saving inspection tool and that the bill could worsen availability and affordability; the bill was moved to Appropriations on a due pass basis, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee spent the most time on AB 325, which would address algorithmic price-fixing and collusion. The author and supporters argued that competitors using the same pricing software or algorithm to set prices can function as collusion even when the agreement is hidden behind code, and cited examples involving housing, frozen potatoes, gas pricing, and other industries. Opponents, including apartment, business, hospital, retail, chamber, and tech groups, said the bill was too broad, could sweep in lawful software and public-data market research, and might chill legitimate pricing tools, especially for small businesses and housing providers. Committee members raised concerns about clarity, intent standards, and whether the bill should focus more narrowly on nonpublic competitor data; despite those concerns, AB 325 was moved to Appropriations on a due pass basis, with the roll held open. Later, AB 1221 was presented as a workplace surveillance bill that would prohibit certain invasive or discriminatory surveillance tools, require notice to workers, limit sharing of worker data, and require corroborating evidence before discipline based on surveillance outputs. Labor and consumer groups supported the bill, saying modern surveillance technologies can track speech, movement, emotion, and other sensitive traits and can be biased or abusive. The Security Industry Association opposed it, warning that the bill’s broad definitions could restrict legitimate security systems, emergency sharing with first responders, and employer responses to misconduct or unsafe behavior. The transcript cuts off before any final vote on AB 1221 is shown.

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• can't force people to do the right thing, but my hope with this is that there's a way to change behaviors
• going to make it easier to get on it, um, so that you actually do it and start developing these behaviors
• can't force people to do the right thing, but my hope with this is that there's a way to change behaviors
• going to make it easier to get on it, um, so that you actually do it and start developing these behaviors
• can't force people to do the right thing, but my hope with this is that there's a way to change behaviors

Bills: SF1959, HF2444, SF2298, HF2445, SF2216, HF2443, HF2130, HF1943, HF2436, HF2442

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

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• . ...makes it harder for sponsors to detect concerning behavior.
• It does not demonstrate levels of fraudulent behavior.
• It does not demonstrate levels of fraudulent behavior.
• And it also helps to detect if there is concerning behavior.
• And it also helps to detect if there is concerning behavior.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Deputy Will May of the Walton County Sheriff’s Department, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and CS for HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then took up several special-order bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, including SB 36, SB 42, SB 40, and SB 38, all of which passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief explanations that they updated or cleaned up Florida statutes. Members also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection orders. HB 615, on electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email when both parties agree in writing, passed after adoption of a tenant-protection amendment offered by Rep. Gottlieb. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance and wellness programs passed unanimously. HB 1145 on workforce education passed 100-4, expanding CAP grant eligibility to public charter schools for CTE startup/expansion and increasing minimum program offerings tied to a money-back guarantee program. HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements passed unanimously, and HB 649 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 77-30 after structured debate. The most extensive debate centered on CS for HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill would require a $1 million bond after 25% of required signatures are collected, require petition handlers and circulators to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, impose background checks and training for paid circulators, shorten petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increase penalties, add signature revocation notices, require more identifying information on petition forms, and create felony penalties for certain misconduct. Supporters argued the changes were needed to combat fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make ballot initiatives harder for ordinary Floridians to pursue. Multiple amendments sought to roll back or soften the bill’s requirements, protect personal information, restore longer deadlines, lower validation thresholds, and bar public funds from being used to advocate for or against amendments. Some amendments were adopted, but several key ones failed as debate continued.

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• Please avoid using trademark or copyright images and refrain from any profanity or uncivil behavior.
• Such behavior may be grounds for removal from the hearing without the ability to rejoin.
• <00:09:17.600> Such profanity or uncivil behavior. Such profanity or uncivil behavior.
• Such behavior<00:09:18.480> may<00:09:18.800> be<00:09:18.959> grounds<00:09:19.440
• > for<00:09:19.760> removal<00:09:20.640> from behavior may be grounds for removal

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several health-related resolutions and received testimony on each. HCR 28/HR 27 would ask the Department of Health to reconvene a working group on water and air contamination and remediation tied to the Pu‘uloa Range training facility; supporters said nearby residents and the broader public may be exposed to lead and heavy metals, and that further testing and eventual relocation of the range are needed. HCR 35 would request an auditor’s report on the social and financial effects of mandatory insurance coverage for biomarker testing, and HCR 36 would request a similar report on colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Department of Health and cancer advocates supported both, saying biomarker testing helps match patients to the right treatment and that earlier colorectal screening improves outcomes; DOH also cited screening data showing lower screening rates among uninsured people. HCR 134, on limiting cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, drew support from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and others, who said out-of-pocket costs can delay diagnosis and treatment. HCR 171, on mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitoring, also drew support from health and disability advocates. HCR 185, on coverage for Native Hawaiian healing and cultural practitioners through federally qualified health centers, received support from Papa Ola Lōkahi and a community testifier who described the value of traditional healing and access gaps. HCR 173, urging DOH outreach and vaccination drives at schools with low vaccination rates, drew support from DOH, DOE, and public health and disability advocates, but also strong opposition from several testifiers who argued the measure was government overreach and raised concerns about vaccine safety and parental choice. Testimony on HCR 173 was the most divided, with supporters emphasizing the need to raise immunization rates to prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable children, while opponents argued schools should not host vaccine drives and that parents should make vaccination decisions without government involvement. The Department of Health said it is already working with schools and community partners to expand school-based immunization efforts and would prioritize schools with rates under 30%. The State Health Planning and Development Agency also supported the measure, saying rates below 50% are a serious public health concern. No votes or final committee actions were announced in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• would give me a two and a half, two and three before he'd get to three, so that might explain my behavior
• We continue to hear stories of destructive and obscene behavior experienced by community members and
• I mean, would you take your grandchild or child to this type of a show with prurient and sexual behavior
• I'm asking her a criminal justice question, which is: do you think that type of behavior by a parent.
• I don't know. ...which is: do you think that type of behavior by a parent should have a criminal penalty

Bills: HB2028, HB2047, HB2136, HB2244, HB2364, HB2406, HB2415, HB2557, HB2573, HB2589, HB2720, HB2749, HB2825, HB2861, HB2862, HB2870, HB2970, HB4070, HB4117, HCR2004, HCR2051

Keywords: community restitution, homelessness, indigence, court assessments, monetary obligations, forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights

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• up with the, the, the, uh, uh, result that we needed to take more time to deal with things like behavioral
• all of the 30 days that we needed in the first half of the session to get a competency bill and behavioral
• And, um, Uh, Senate Bill 3 and Behavioral Health and just an update on the rollout, how it's going, and
• the status of, uh, healthcare and insurance law in general, and, um, also, uh, an update on the behavioral
• Mid-Mo, the youth justice, but in particular, um, Lee, with, uh, youth justice, looking at the behavioral

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• So what ends up happening is when they’re identified, they are assessed and reviewed by both our behavioral
• So what ends up happening is when they’re identified, they are assessed and reviewed by both our behavioral
• <00:32:34.600> health<00:32:35.360> and both uh our behavioral health and both uh our
• behavioral health and medical<00:32:36.200> staff<00:32:37.200> um<00:32:37.480> and
• He said they have to manage all behaviors of all people, and if somebody brings forward a concern, it

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 435 was taken up with an author's amendment that added a definition of “female,” “woman,” and “girl” based on biological sex. The committee debated the amendment at length, with supporters saying it was needed for clarity and opponents arguing it was unscientific, dehumanizing, and imported from outside model legislation. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was laid over because no fiscal note had yet been received. As amended, HF 435 would require the commissioner of Corrections to house only biological females at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee and to transfer any nonbiological females out within seven days of enactment. Chair Franson described it as a common-sense women’s rights and human rights bill intended to protect incarcerated women. Alicia Beckman, a former Shakopee GED teacher, testified in support, saying the current policy had allowed biological males with violent histories into the facility and created fear, retraumatization, and safety concerns for staff and inmates. Several testifiers opposed the bill. Deva Guy, Lucy Ailia G., Reverend Dr. Justin Saia Tannis, and Jess Braverman argued that the bill would endanger transgender women, scapegoat a vulnerable minority, and conflict with research, the Prison Rape Elimination Act, and constitutional protections. They urged the committee to focus instead on broader prison conditions and safety issues. Committee members also questioned Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell about the placement process; he explained that transgender placements are reviewed through a multi-step process involving behavioral health and medical staff, a gender identity committee, and final review by the deputy commissioner and commissioner. He said 49 people systemwide have identified as transgender. The discussion ended with the bill laid over and the chair noting that a constitutional challenge would likely follow if the bill became law.

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• Finally, at least in terms of the changes for behavioral health, Joint Judiciary had submitted a letter
• Finally, at least in terms of the changes for behavioral health, Joint Judiciary had submitted a letter
• Finally, at least in terms of the changes for behavioral health, Joint Judiciary had submitted a letter
• Finally, at least in terms of the changes for behavioral health, Joint Judiciary had submitted a letter
• Finally, at least in terms of the changes for behavioral health, Joint Judiciary had submitted a letter

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• The Medi-Cal asset limit was a significant cut, as were cuts to the 980 suicide and behavioral health
• Grateful for the legislature's recognition of the will of the voters in funding behavioral health to
• We appreciate the $50 million to DHCS for behavioral health treatment under Proposition 36, as well as
• with hundreds of local education agencies to serve 1.6 million California students in providing behavioral
• We are here in strong support of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative bridge funding.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• His choices, his behaviors have decreased, and he's actively participating in the classroom.
• His behaviors have decreased, and he's actively participating in the classroom.
• horrible expression that we often use for parents who have children with autism who are nonverbal: behaviors
• We provide one-to-one assistance to help students regulate behavior, adapt instruction, and ensure they
• We now work with students with special needs, manage behavioral supports, assist academic recovery following

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with most testimony focused on two main topics: improving access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for students with disabilities, and raising educator pay statewide. On the AAC bills (House 514/Senate 418), parents, advocates, and attorneys described how AAC devices and communication books help nonverbal or minimally verbal children communicate, participate in class, and reduce frustration and behavioral issues. Testimony emphasized that while districts are generally required to provide devices, many teachers and school staff lack training to use them effectively; the bill would direct DESE to update licensure and training requirements so newly licensed teachers are prepared to support AAC users. Committee members asked about current teacher-prep practices, implementation, and whether DESE could act without legislation, and witnesses said the proposal was intended as a long-term solution and had previously received some support and compromise language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House 733/Senate 370, which would set a statewide minimum salary of $70,000 for teachers and $55,000 for education support professionals (ESPs/paras), with inflation adjustments and a phase-in structure that would shift costs over time from the state to municipalities. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, MTA leaders, and school employees from several districts, argued that current pay is not a living wage, contributes to staffing shortages and turnover, and forces many educators to work multiple jobs or rely on public assistance. They said the bill would help recruit and retain staff and better reflect the importance of the work. Committee members raised questions about how the state would fund the mandate, how it would interact with Chapter 70 school aid and local budgets, whether other states have similar mechanisms, and whether the proposal could create disincentives for districts already paying above the floor. Witnesses pointed to the Student Opportunity Act, the Fair Share Amendment, and the need for a broader school funding formula review as possible parts of the solution. The committee also briefly heard and discussed Senate Bill 435/House Bill 736, which would require de-escalation training for school bus operators, with the training paid for by employers. The sponsor and a parent advocate said the bill was prompted by a school bus incident involving a child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and would improve safety and reduce reliance on law enforcement. Members asked whether the bill should also cover bus monitors and other transportation staff, and whether private contractors and public operators currently provide similar training. At the end of the hearing, the chairs closed testimony on the full list of bills and adjourned the hearing without taking any votes.

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• psychologist and policy leader who has dedicated her career to improving access to high-quality behavioral
• As CEO of the California Behavioral Health Association and through her leadership with the California
• Californians and has advanced policies that improve access to care and strengthen outcomes across the behavioral
• leadership, your advocacy, and your continued dedication to improving the lives of those affected by behavioral
• To improving the lives of those affected by behavioral health conditions. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• there has been recent news as of this morning with respect to the primary ticket market and monopoly behavior
• there has been recent news as of this morning with respect to the primary ticket market and monopoly behavior
• the primary ticket market and respect to the primary ticket market and monopoly<00:28:26.600> behavior
• <00:28:27.520> It's<00:28:27.760> still monopoly behavior there.
• It's still monopoly behavior there.

Bills: SCR118, SCR173

Keywords: climate change, insurance affordability, working group, disaster recovery, fossil fuel companies, insurance stability, Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, ticket scalping, task force, consumer protection, event accessibility, local economy, 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection heard two resolutions. SCR 118 SD1 would urge the Insurance Division and the Attorney General to convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division deferred to written testimony, while the Attorney General opposed the measure because of an ongoing lawsuit, asking that references to legal recovery and the AG’s role in convening the group be removed. Members questioned how the resolution might relate to the state’s climate damages litigation and whether it could inform damages calculations. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including removing the Attorney General as co-convener and changing certain membership references to board chairs; the motion passed unanimously with one excused member. The committee also heard SCR 173 SD1, which would create a task force on event ticket scalping. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the concept but asked to be added as a task force member and said the draft left its role unclear. Supporters, including the National Independent Venue Association and D-BAT, described high resale prices, fraudulent or speculative tickets, and harm to consumers and local businesses. StubHub and the Ticket Policy Forum supported the task force but urged broader scope to include the primary ticket market and ticket sellers, and StubHub also sought inclusion on the task force. Members discussed whether the task force should focus on the secondary market or the broader ticketing ecosystem, and whether the Office of Consumer Protection should be part of the task force or only consulted. The vice chair recommended passage with amendments adding the Office of Consumer Protection as a member and clarifying the consultation language, and the committee adopted that recommendation unanimously with one excused member.

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• . >> I saw just add that showed around 14.5 million has been paid out for ensure bad behavior going to
• There was some of the bad behavior that's been out there if you could comment on that. >> Yeah, absolutely
• that it's on that that those risks to shuns are on top of fines to the company directly for their behavior
• the 14.5 million has been returned to the consumer, the the fines and fees associated with their behavior
• And if we see pattern of behavior where there hasn't been good experiences coming through from that adjusting

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• Not that we have a high incidence of bad behavior or assaults or anything like that, but are you telling
• of a high incidence of of of um<00:14:52.320> a<00:14:52.560> bad<00:14:52.880> behavior
• c> or<00:14:54.160> or<00:14:54.639> assaults<00:14:55.040> or um a bad behavior
• or or assaults or um a bad behavior or or assaults or anything<00:14:55.360> like<00:14:55.600
• If it's not bad behavior, if it's not an incident of crime, then there's got to be something going on

Keywords: 00:09 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:42 Approval of Minutes 01:07 Information Items 04:05 Lease Rpt - Finance and Administration Cabinet 18:59 OFM - Economic Development Fund Grants 25:42 OFM – KY Housing Authority 31:30 Remaining 2025 Meetings 33:26 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and received a set of information reports on capital projects, debt, school district bond issues, UK and KCTCS asset preservation projects, and the Louisville Arena Authority’s financial report, with the latter noted as lengthy and expected to be discussed further in person in December. The committee also heard a Finance and Administration Cabinet lease report covering three leases: a temporary lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville due to ongoing maintenance and safety issues at its current site, a Department of Juvenile Justice lease in Hardin County for a day-treatment/alternative school program, and a Warren County lease renewal. Members questioned the Hardin County lease about the higher rate and limited competition; agency staff explained the specialized school setting, transportation and program requirements, and the difficulty of attracting bidders for alternative-school space. The lease package was approved after roll call. The committee then considered seven economic development grants: four EDF grants and three KPDI grants. The projects included infrastructure for Allen County’s industrial park, flood-related repairs for Weddington Plaza in the Big Sandy area, an Owensboro manufacturing expansion for Mscan America, a new Louisville manufacturing facility for Anthro Energy, a Henderson due-diligence study, a Paducah spec building, and utility extensions for the Riverbend site in Carrollton. Staff said the projects had been approved by KEFA and recommended by the relevant cabinet leadership, and the committee approved them by roll call. Finally, the committee reviewed a new Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit bond issue for about $43 million for 233 Louisville housing units, which was approved. It then took up five SFCC debt issues together: new money for an Edmonson County elementary school and Knox County middle school gym improvements, plus refundings for Callaway, Hardin, and McCracken counties. Members raised concerns that the refundings were bundled together and that some did not appear to meet a newly referenced 3% net present value savings guideline, but the package was still approved on a 5-2 vote. The meeting ended with calendar updates, including a November 20 meeting at noon and a December 16 meeting featuring the Yum Arena presentation, followed by adjournment.

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• I, to some extent, in their behavior analysis unit, was looking at serial killers, disruptive groups,
• I'm not making an excuse for the kinds of behavior that we saw on the videos yesterday or what some of
• A small part of what we have to do and the funding for behavioral health services.
• , Representative, it can be extended in both cases, and it depends on their adjustment and their behavior
• I think that's a really critical part of looking at the behavioral health system. Thank you.