Video & Transcript Research : 'procurement practices'
Page 195 of 500
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It simply outlaws a harmful practice.
- ,<00:58:02.319>
revised quality standards of practice, revised quality standards of practice - So, thank you uh members of practice.
- Many veterinarians who still practice Many veterinarians who still practice decline<01:10:36.400
- that uh are still involved in practice that uh are still involved in practice where<01:21:50.960
Keywords:
agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- their patience for allowing us as an industry to explain the importance and need for us to have practical
- It's practical. There are things that TRAM would like in there that they're getting.
- I think you have a good practical bill, and that's come out from the conversations we've had, because
- should be and, as you probably know, the TCEQ recently issued a draft of recommended best practices.
- I shared TRAM's concern about best management practices.
Keywords:
rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources took public testimony on Senate Bill 1757 and its committee substitute, a measure dealing with aggregate production operations and a new permitting option for rock crushers/aggregate facilities. Testimony centered on whether the bill should remain focused on air permitting or also include broader quarry operations such as stormwater, reclamation, monitoring, and public participation requirements. Supporters of the substitute, including representatives of the Texas Aggregate and Concrete Association and Associated General Contractors, said the bill would provide a voluntary third permitting option, preserve existing authorizations, and create a more practical regulatory path for Texas growth.
Opponents and critics, including representatives of Texas for Responsible Aggregate Mining, Job Materials, and Public Citizen, argued the bill as written was too weak or too broad in the wrong ways. They said best management practices should be set in statute or through negotiated rulemaking rather than left to TCEQ rulemaking, and they raised concerns about limited monitoring periods, vague air-monitoring standards, public notice procedures, and the inclusion of non-air requirements in an air permit. Several witnesses said the bill should better balance industry needs with neighborhood impacts and public health protections.
Chair Birdwell questioned witnesses about ongoing negotiations between industry groups and said the bill was intended to be a practical compromise. After testimony and questions, public testimony was closed. The committee left SB 1757 and its committee substitute pending, with no vote taken.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/17/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- , It prevents primary care practices, It prevents primary care practices, specifically<00:41:30.640
- practices, from specifically independent practices, from collaborating<00:41:33.280>
with <00: - >> practicing a criminal act. >> practicing a criminal act.
- ghosts instead of practicing medicine. ghosts instead of practicing medicine.
- provider and is actively practicing. provider and is actively practicing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/20/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- practices practices Statewide<00:39:09.720>
unfortunately <00:39:10.520>a <00:39:10.640 - <01:44:35.760>
erectile are brought in to practice erectile are brought in to practice erectile - however someone could conduct a practice however someone could conduct a practice non-medically<
- while likely uncommon these practice while likely uncommon these practice exams<01:44:56.920>
- for unconscious patient practice exams.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an act to amend the Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to extreme risk protection orders.
- Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to extreme risk protection orders. Any discussion?
- It's an act to amend the Judiciary Law and the Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to the purchase
- , I think, the real last time I checked, who are continuing to use this very disturbing business practice
- With specifics, especially in my own personal practice... A one-line order. A one-line order.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met for its fourth meeting of the year and considered a series of bills, mostly on civil practice, real property, and court administration. SB 26A on extreme risk protection orders drew some concern about possible unintended consequences and broad exclusions for minors, but it was moved and reported to Codes. SB 1116, designating April 20 as New York State Constitution Day, was moved quickly and reported to the floor.
The committee spent the most time on SB 1477, which would limit certain debt-collection practices involving sovereign debt and so-called vulture investors. Senator Krueger explained that the bill is narrowly targeted at investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds with the intent to sue in New York courts, while Senator Palumbo raised concerns about breadth and possible effects on legitimate lending and contract rights. After extended discussion and assurances that the bill would not affect ordinary investors or credit-card debt, it was moved and reported to Finance. Members also discussed SB 7541 on transparency for co-ops and condos; some members warned of unintended consequences and opposition from the co-op/condo community, while others argued it would improve disclosure. The bill was ultimately reported to the floor.
Several other bills were approved with little or no opposition: SB 2546 on abandoned multiple dwellings, SB 8294 requiring more detailed judicial determinations on motions, SB 8372 on expenses in matrimonial actions, SB 8870 extending supervision requirements for a real estate license application, and SB 9482 creating a New York City Civil Court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords. SB 9482 drew supportive comments, with a note that funding and staffing would be needed in the budget for it to function effectively. All bills considered were moved out of committee and reported to the appropriate next committee or to the floor.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 03/04/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And common harmful practices care.
- common practices identified include common practices identified include significant<00:57:11.680
- Section 11 speaks to some of the prohibited practices.
- <01:09:50.560>
financial these practices and support financial these practices and support - A3 amendment uh the prohibited practices A3 amendment uh the prohibited practices um<01:33:37.199>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program.
- Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program. The St.
- Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program prepares physicians to practice primary care medicine
- Cloud Hospital Family Practice Residency program prepares physicians to practice primary care medicine
- <00:34:54.159>
team-based learn and practice team-based learn and practice team-based care
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. ...for the discussion of medical and practice-related problems, and whereas the Arkansas chapter
- Dermatology Training Advocacy Group is the organization consisting of dermatology trainees and practicing
- physicians dedicated to promoting the highest standards of clinical practice, education, and research
- in dermatology, to advocating for policies that improve patient care and the practice of dermatology
- innovative research while striving to improve patient outcomes and uphold the highest standards of practice
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- Attorneys licensed in other states could be eligible to practice law in the State of Nevada.
- That's an attorney practicing law.
- It just says eligible to practice. Is my read on it?
- Otherwise, they'd be liable to be prosecuted for practicing law without a license in Nevada.
- Otherwise, they'd be liable to be prosecuted for practicing law without a license in Nevada.
Keywords:
Nevada gaming, gaming regulation, sports pool, race book, interactive gaming, slot machines, restricted license, Gaming Control Board, Gaming Commission, game approval, administrative approval, service provider, cash access, wagering instruments, global risk management, information service, sports wagering, pari-mutuel wagering, casino regulation, gaming license
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/25
Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 15th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to drive miles and miles to the Twin Cities if they are not able to access these types of health practices
- The committee's scope of practice with optometry and ophthalmology is just one of the many areas we need
- I've practiced optometry for 38 years and have witnessed tremendous advancements both in treatment and
- Our current scope of practice limits us from performing these procedures in a clinical setting at this
- These conflicts typically arise only in the political process, not in clinical practice.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Seclusion in Minnesota Schools: A new working group evaluates the procedure Aug 15th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that people use these practices inappropriately.
- We know that there's a wide range of practices that occur not in alignment with the way we train or expect
- We know these practices inappropriately.
- c><00:01:39.759>
wide <00:01:40.079>range <00:01:40.720>of <00:01:41.200>practices - that there's a wide range of practices that there's a wide range of practices that<00:01:41.920>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We understand the intent, but the practicalities of changing the definition in this way, I think, would
- c> actual we have some questions about the actual we have some questions about the actual practicalities
- of it particularly around practicalities of it particularly around section<00:12:08.720>
two < - <00:12:46.120>
of <00:12:46.279>changing <00:12:46.639>the practicalities of changing - the practicalities of changing the definition<00:12:47.480>
in <00:12:47.680>this <00:12
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So if I was still in practice, I'd give you by card ser, but not...
- be um because I haven't been in practice be um because I haven't been in practice for<00:55:17.200
- many individuals in my years in practice many individuals in my years in practice that<01:15:13.719
- <01:46:17.199>
it's unfair and deceptive actor practice it's unfair and deceptive actor practice - <01:46:41.520>
selling deceptive actor practice selling deceptive actor practice selling fireworks
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony.
The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment.
During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 112 May 6th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <02:01:54.400>
will If we don't act now, this practice will If we don't act now, this practice - <02:08:52.560>
and promoting good business practice and promoting good business practice and - And among practices that in 1969 we categorized as deceptive trade practices and proscribed and made
- practices practices by<02:32:38.960>
tying <02:32:39.280>the <02:32:39.520>prohibition - You can fair information practices.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- by association with these practices. by association with these practices.
- accepted practices that are in place. accepted practices that are in place.
- <01:36:43.120>
will ensure that reasonable practices will ensure that reasonable practices - <01:37:19.520>
Another commonly accepted practice. Another commonly accepted practice. - The only the New Hampshire practices.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 27th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- What I do, if a hospital were to buy my practice tomorrow, nothing would change about my practice except
- We do, we have corporate practice of medicine in Texas.
- This is why we are launching new business practices.
- This is why we are launching new business practices.
- Practically everyone here today has talked about that.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't live here to practice.
- <00:11:02.320>
So, don't all practice in Hawaii. So, don't all practice in Hawaii. - They don't live here to practice.
- them practice. adopting this would allow them to<00:11:11.760>
practice <00:11:12.320>in <00:34:48.000>uh the requ the unfair trade practice uh the requ the unfair trade practice
Bills:
HB1853, HB1591, HB1961, HB1854, HB1965, HB1962, HB1959, HB2505, HB2576, HB1801, HB1804, HB1864, HB2319, HB2314, HB2115
Keywords:
HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health, dementia screening, care coordination, referral network, neighbor islands, rural health
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 2047, relating to pharmacy benefit managers. The Insurance Division said the bill would require new enforcement resources and estimated an appropriation of about $1.5 million and five positions. Kaiser Permanente asked for an amendment to exclude HMOs from the definition of third-party PBMs, saying the bill should not interfere with integrated care models. PCMA and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association supported narrowing amendments, with pharmacists objecting to section 3 and warning the bill as amended could create major operational burdens and a significant general fund cost. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the chair moved on to the next measure after questions.
The committee then took up SB 2080, which would allow Hawaii to join the psychology interjurisdictional compact. Supporters, including DCR, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, the Grassroot Institute, and others, said the compact would expand access to psychology services, especially for people in rural areas or those needing continuity of care while traveling. Opponents, including the Board of Psychology and a Shamanad University psychology professor, raised concerns about client safety, crisis-response procedures, enforcement costs, FBI background checks, and possible loss of state control over training and specialization standards. The board said Hawaii’s current 1,900-hour internship/postdoc requirement is higher than the compact’s standard and that the state is still implementing a separate provisional licensing law that may address some access issues. The discussion focused on whether the compact would meaningfully reduce shortages and whether Hawaii should instead pursue changes within its existing licensing system.
Finally, the committee heard SB 2277 on hospital price transparency. The Office of Consumer Protection initially noted the bill could require significant staffing, but later testimony from SHIP suggested the measure could be handled more simply by working with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and publicly posting violations. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing hospitals already must comply with federal CMS transparency rules and that adding state requirements would increase costs and legal exposure, especially if violations were treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices. Steve Fenberg testified in support, saying the bill would simply codify existing federal requirements in state law and that he was open to amendments removing state enforcement and the unfair trade practice language. No final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- c> supports practices, the program supports practices, the program supports long-term<00:03:24.720
- <00:03:52.159>
As <00:03:52.319>some practices. This is not immunity. - As some practices. This is not immunity.
- the best practices in salt management. the best practices in salt management.
- <00:07:18.080>
in salt and brine and best practices in salt and brine and best practices in
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
MN