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• to press the people and as we continue to press the agency<00:08:38.560> which<00:08:39.080><
• here at the waste and abuse continues here at the capital<00:18:41.840> Senate<00:18:42.159><
• this bill continues to have the<00:23:51.840> support<00:23:52.720> of<00:23:52.840>
• Having this fire up and operate as expected is going to be amazing for not only me but the public as
• Having this fire up and operate as expected is going to be amazing for not only me but the public as

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Foreign governments demand this CCS operation?
• And if CCS is such a governments demand this CCS operation.
• Are you seriously going to... ...governments demand this CCS operation.
• So we're not operating in a silo. We want to be... Right? So we're not operating in a silo.
• These projects allow existing facilities in Louisiana to continue operating and expanding while attracting

Summary: The committee took up public comment on a package of similar local-option bills related to carbon capture and sequestration, including House Bills 5, 6, 497, 498, 501, and 504. The bills would let parishes, or in some cases specific parishes such as Rapides and Livingston, decide by local vote whether Class VI wells, CO2 sequestration, and related pipeline infrastructure could be permitted. The chair grouped the bills together for testimony, adopted a three-minute public comment rule, and noted that the bills were not yet under consideration for a vote during the public-comment portion. Supporters, including Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson, parish officials, local activists, and residents, argued that communities affected by carbon capture projects should have a direct voice through local option elections. They said the bills were about self-determination, local control, and allowing residents to decide whether the risks are worth the benefits. Several speakers said their parishes had passed resolutions opposing carbon capture or asking for local choice, while others emphasized concerns about eminent domain, aquifer protection, lack of public understanding, and the need for more information about project impacts and financial benefits. Some supporters also said a local vote would force industry to engage more directly with communities and could improve transparency. Opponents, including representatives of the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Louisiana Chemistry Association, the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, warned that the bills would create uncertainty, undermine Louisiana’s primacy over Class VI permitting, and invite litigation under federal preemption and the Supremacy Clause. They said the state already has a strict permitting process with public input and technical review, and that allowing parish-by-parish approval could delay or block billions of dollars in investment, jobs, and export-related projects. The department testified that if the state adopted a local-option referendum system, EPA could determine Louisiana was not implementing the program consistently and could move to remove primacy. No committee vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• than continuing the 89-day hire process. than continuing the 89-day hire process.
• well as using Operation Hire Hawaii. well as using Operation Hire Hawaii.
• <01:42:19.680> our continued continued roll out of our continued continued roll out of our
• funds paying for the operations. funds paying for the operations.
• <02:31:35.160> Um divisions for your operations. Um divisions for your operations.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• operating testimony in support. operating testimony in support.
• Um, these Superintendent of Operations.
• department will continue supporting department will continue supporting educators<01:12:19.360><
• We have Aloha Project operating We have Aloha Project operating testimony<01:24:17.199> support
• And then as part continued employment.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint Education and Higher Education committees met on February 10, 2026, first hearing HB 1676, which would create an AI and education task force, require documentation from AI vendors before procurement or use, and appropriate funds. The Department of Education, Public Charter School Commission, and University of Hawaii all supported the bill’s intent and described existing AI literacy efforts, teacher training, guidance for students and staff, and privacy/monitoring safeguards. DOE said it had already convened an AI task force, produced a report, trained over 10,000 educators, and embedded AI into computer science and broader curricular guidance. Members questioned DOE about student privacy, harmful content monitoring, personal devices, cell phone policy, teacher training, and whether AI literacy should extend beyond computer science into all subjects and across rural schools. After discussion, the chair announced HB 1676 would be deferred to Friday, February 13, and that a HD1 draft would be prepared. The chair said the committee would revisit the task force composition and procurement standards, with possible elimination of the procurement section, and circulate the revised draft before the next hearing. The committee then recessed and later reconvened for HB 1811, a student loan repayment program for educators. Testimony from the Department of Education, Public Charter School Commission, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, HSTA, and the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus was generally supportive, with HSTA and the Teacher Standards Board emphasizing teacher recruitment and retention, student loan burden, and the need to address the teacher shortage. In decision-making on HB 1811, the committees adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The main amendment collapsed the repayment structure into a single disbursement of up to $25,000 after five years of service, with technical/non-substantive changes and a corrected effective date. Both the Education and Higher Education committees voted unanimously in favor. Later in the meeting, the Education Committee began hearing HB 1561 on student meals, which drew broad support from the Public Charter School Commission, Department of Health, HSTA, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and many individuals. Appleseed requested amendments to ensure charter schools are treated the same as other public schools if eligibility expands and to address reimbursement issues for schools already participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision; members discussed those concerns but no action was taken in the portion of the transcript provided. The committee then moved on to HB 779, on expanding student meal coverage, where DOE supported the intent but said it could not support the bill in its current form because of fiscal constraints.

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• Uh, these criminal networks that you'll hear about operate across cities.
• They operate across counties, even across state lines.
• <00:01:12.400> across that you'll hear about operate across that you'll hear about operate
• They operate across counties, cities.
• The people behind it are organized and often operate across multiple areas.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a bipartisan presentation in support of House File 2879, a bill responding to organized retail crime and supply chain theft in Minnesota. Speakers said the problem goes far beyond ordinary shoplifting and involves coordinated criminal networks that move quickly across cities, counties, and state lines, affecting retailers, trucking companies, manufacturers, workers, and consumers. They argued that Minnesota’s 2023 law defining organized retail crime was an important first step, but that the state now needs better execution and coordination. The bill would create an organized retail and supply chain crimes advisory board at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to bring together law enforcement, prosecutors, labor, and industry stakeholders. Testimony from a detective, a retailer, the Minnesota Trucking Association, and the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association described repeat theft patterns, assaults and threats against employees, cargo theft, identity theft, fictitious pickups, GPS spoofing, and other sophisticated tactics. Witnesses said local agencies often lack the ability to connect cases across jurisdictions and that a statewide coordinating body would help identify patterns, track repeat offenders, and build stronger enterprise-level cases. Representatives Witty and Norris described the bill as a practical next step from definition to coordination, and supporters said the effort has broad backing from business, law enforcement, and labor groups. No vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript, and the presentation ended with an invitation for questions and further interviews.

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• <00:12:48.320> Americans<00:12:49.120> continue founded to operate.
• Americans continue founded to operate.
• continuing efforts. continuing efforts.
• has continued to shape history. has continued to shape history.
• As our U.S. military continues to operate out of these critical geographical outposts.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• . operations. operations.
• give us the opportunity to continue give us the opportunity to continue doing<00:50:32.120> the
• couldn't be resolved whilst continuing couldn't be resolved whilst continuing payments payments
• <01:07:25.400> For-profit<01:07:25.920> operate. operate? For-profit.
• For-profit operate. operate? For-profit. For-profit operate.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But that's the strongest message I can say: that we're going to continue.
• Continuing on Water Day, we have Representative Schamerhorn with House Bill 599. Ms.
• So kind of, again, a continuation of a theme.
• I mean, you're hardly even operating, which is important.
• If you've ever owned or operated an airboat, If you've ever owned or operated an airboat, if you had

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• of the school district divided operation of the school district divided by<00:06:01.759> the<
• not supported with public operations not supported with public funds<00:06:12.319> being<00:06
• So I feel like making it simpler to just be your operating budget divided by enrollment.
• <00:08:25.520> has transportation, and food operations has transportation, and food operations
• Well, it would have to take care of the maintenance and continue for the maintenance.

Keywords: 9:30am HB 557 11am HB 71, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference first discussed House Bill 557, which concerns information on the school budget ballot. The main issue was how to define and calculate the “average cost per pupil.” House members favored a simple calculation dividing the operating budget by enrollment, arguing that it is clearer to the public and matches how taxpayers think about school costs. Senate members preferred the existing RSA-based definition for consistency across statutes and noted that the current definition was about to take effect. Members also debated whether the ballot language should specify the figure as being for the “preceding year,” and some House members ultimately agreed to that clarification while one member did not. After discussion, the Senate declined to move off its position on the calculation method, but agreed to a compromise amendment adding “for the preceding year” to the Senate language so it would align with the rest of the ballot information. The committee then agreed to draft the report with that amendment. The committee then turned to House Bill 71, dealing with restrictions on using public school and higher education facilities to shelter certain migrants, along with a Senate-added provision requiring DHHS contracts to comply with the patient bill of rights. Members generally said they supported the base policy of the bill, but Representative Noble raised a drafting concern about a repeal section that appeared to undo the new contract requirement; the group discussed removing that repeal language and adjusting effective dates. The committee also reviewed Senate-added language creating a donation fund for a proposed accessible pier at Hampton Beach. Supporters said the project would be privately funded through donations, with the state park division managing the fund and any remaining balance eventually transferring to an existing state park donations account if the pier is not built. Members questioned maintenance costs, fundraising responsibility, and whether the account was necessary, but the Senate explained the fund was intended to provide a mechanism for private fundraising and future maintenance support.

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• Also want to acknowledge our amazing first responders who often were put under incredible operational
• We continue to see the fires raging. We already saw New York as well and the Carolinas as well.
• And these types of situations, we activate our State Operations Center.
• I'm the Vice President of Operations at Watch Duty.
• We're a not, excuse me, a non-exam— Vice President of Operations at Watch Duty.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on California’s emergency alert and warning systems, especially in light of recent Southern California wildfires and the January 9 evacuation alert that was mistakenly sent to millions of residents. Opening remarks emphasized the loss of life, the strain on first responders, the importance of timely warnings, and concerns that public trust in alerts has been undermined by delays, confusion, and over-alerting. Members repeatedly raised questions about how to improve speed, accuracy, coordination across jurisdictions, and public understanding of the difference between evacuation warnings and orders. Cal OES staff described the state’s alert and warning framework, including SEMS, the State Warning Center, IPAWS, WEA, and EAS, and said local governments retain primary responsibility for issuing alerts because they know local roads, shelters, and hazards best. They said Cal OES supports local agencies with training, technical assistance, testing, and backup alerting help when requested, and that local alerting authorities must test their systems every 30 days and complete FEMA-required training. Members pressed Cal OES on gaps in smaller or under-resourced jurisdictions, the lack of a statewide unified system, compliance monitoring, redundancy for people without reliable technology, and whether the state should take a more active role. Cal OES said it could assist smaller jurisdictions and step in during emergencies, but that a statewide system would require further analysis and funding. Sheriff Eric Taylor of San Benito County emphasized that local control is essential because counties differ widely in structure, geography, and alerting responsibilities, and he described the challenges of rural areas, limited cell coverage, and multiple platforms such as Nixle, Reverse 911, and social media. Nick Russell of Watch Duty said the nonprofit fills gaps by providing fast, geospatially detailed wildfire information from volunteers and public data, and argued that context and redundancy are critical because official alerts often arrive too late or lack enough detail. Members praised Watch Duty’s usefulness and asked about incorporating similar capabilities into state systems. Public commenters also raised the need for broader redundancy, including earthquake-warning partnerships, and wildfire survivors urged the committee to address the confusing patchwork of alerts and to honor prior compensation commitments to PG&E fire survivors. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only and adjourned after member questions and public comment.

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• Allen continued his commitment to leadership and service through the legal profession and private sector
• So, as a combination of combat experience, professional leadership, and continued advocacy for veterans
• makes him well qualified to continue serving on the Oklahoma Veterans Commission.
• His service included deployments supporting Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Along with critical assignments and security operations and detainee transport, beyond his professional

Bills: HB3257

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, 914, all

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• >> THE VEHICLES ARE UNDER THE OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE AGENCIES.
• THE OPERATIONAL DATA HOWEVER WILL GO TO THOSE AGENCIES. AND THEY HAVE THE DATA.
• >> NOT FOR OTHER AGENCIES IN THESE OPERATION IT COMES TO US FOR OUR VEHICLES. >> Chair: CORRECT.
• BUT WHAT HE DOES IN HIS COMPANY'S USE THAT DATA TO THEN MANAGE THE OPERATIONS.
• WE DON'T HAVE OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER 27,000 ASSETS.

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• THIS CREATES A NEW SECTION OF LAW GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF UTV'S ON CERTAIN ROADWAYS AND DEFINES A
• OF CROSSING THE ROADWAY AND AUTHORIZES F DOT TO PROHIBIT OPERATION OF UTV'S ON STATE ROADWAYS.
• IT PROVIDES A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY ENACT AN ORDINANCE REGARDING UTV OPERATION EQUIPMENT THAT IS
• THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE OPERATED ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS ALLOWING OFF-ROAD VEHICLES TO OPERATE ON PUBLIC
• Wright: I APPRECIATE IT, AS I SAID I BELIEVE UTV'S WILL CONTINUE TO BE OPERATED ON OUR PUBLIC ROADS WHETHER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Do you continue to say there's only one error in the whole report?
• Do you continue to say there's only one error in the whole report?
• , approving any infrastructure operations, approving any infrastructure operations, maintenance,<
• continue testing water test. continue testing water test. >> Yeah. >> Yeah.
• <01:02:20.160> GIA >> Yes, we have a operational GIA >> Yes, we have a operational

Bills: SB3253, SB3154, SB3254

Keywords: conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge

Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard a long series of resolutions focused largely on waste reduction, energy planning, and environmental protection. Early measures included HR 12/HCR 10 on a permanent landfill host benefits program for Honolulu, HCR 148/HCR 157 on a demolition waste reduction working group, and HR 184/HCR 194 on a mattress stewardship program working group. Testimony on these waste-related measures was generally supportive from environmental groups and some individuals, while the Department of Health supported the mattress stewardship proposal. The Department of Health also commented that a proposed study on recyclable/biodegradable/compostable labeling was very broad and would require additional resources to carry out effectively. The committee then took up several energy-related resolutions. HR 192/HCR 202 would create a task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, and HR 194/HCR 204 would ask the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of cost reductions and financial risk. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC offered support or comments on these measures, with environmental and industry groups also submitting testimony. Members questioned the Energy Office and PUC at length about errors in prior analyses, competitive bidding, and whether utility proposals could proceed through waiver processes; the PUC said any proposal would still be reviewed and that it generally prefers competitive bidding, while the Energy Office said some issues were being characterized differently and would follow up on waiver standards. Additional measures addressed data centers, liquefied natural gas, and utility oversight. HR 196/HCR 206 would convene a working group on the impacts of large data centers, and HR 197/HCR 207 would require conditions before the PUC approves LNG-related costs; testimony on LNG was split, with supporters urging caution and opponents arguing LNG should not be pursued. HR 193/HCR 2003 sought a written status update on implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, and HR 191/HCR 201 and HR 33/HCR 33 dealt with sewage and wastewater issues, both drawing support from environmental and community groups. The committee also heard strong support for HR 141/HCR 149 on Red Hill remediation meetings and HR 190/HCR 200 on reassessing military PFAS cleanup decisions; the Board of Water Supply testified in support and described ongoing PFAS testing and concerns beyond Red Hill. The transcript ends as the committee moved into decision-making, with the chair indicating a recommendation to pass HR 12/HCR 10.

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• Inserts a new subparagraph B as the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, preservation, and
• It inspired me to continue to do the work that I am still doing.
• It inspired me to continue to do the work that I am still doing.
• It inspired me to continue to do the work that I am still doing.
• So our prayers continue to go out to him and his family. We went through.

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on Monday, April 27, and took up a series of Senate bills and resolutions, most of them memorial highway designations or prestige license plate measures. The committee first adopted amendments and reported Senate Bill 122, which directs the Department of Transportation and Development to plan, maintain, and report on bridge conditions statewide, with a focus on proactive bridge maintenance and public reporting. Members also reported favorably SCR 6 supporting an LNG facility at Port Fourchon, SCR 18 directing a study of commercial driver licensing privileges compared with neighboring states, and SB 50 naming the Bayou DeLarge Basque Bridge as the Elwood T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge. The committee then approved several memorial and honorary measures, including SB 70 for Officer Mark Brock Memorial Highway, SB 96 creating a Fallen Heroes prestige license plate, SB 460 naming a highway for Hayden Lane Mangum, SB 24 designating Interstate 49 as the Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway, SB 101 naming highways for Daniel Edward Didillo and Bill Blue Evans, SB 160 naming the Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway, SB 418 naming the Dick and Jacques Schuford Memorial Highway, SB 114 creating a prestige plate for the Foundation for Moral Law, SB 103 and SB 159 naming Franklin Parish highways, SB 412 naming a portion of Highway 13 for Roy Chaffin, SB 182 naming a highway for Mayor Billy Cobb, SB 104 naming the Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway, and SB 2 naming the Falcons Band Highway. Most of these items were reported favorably without objection after brief testimony from authors, family members, or supporters. One measure drew more discussion: SB 19, which changes the name and design of the state employee retired prestige license plate and redirects proceeds to a private nonprofit associated with retired state employees. Representative Schlegelhorn objected, but after testimony that the organization is a tax-exempt nonprofit funding scholarships and that no money had previously gone to LASERS from the plate, the committee adopted a motion to report the bill favorably by a 13-1 vote. The committee also adopted amendments to HCR 69, which urges DOTD to improve Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish with attention to drainage, flood risk, and evacuation resilience, and then reported it favorably. HCR 63, creating a task force to study whether certain active-duty military personnel can operate federally owned vehicles on state highways without civilian licenses, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after the agenda was cleared and a motion to adjourn was made.

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• SELF REPORTING IS AN IMPORTANT MECHANISM IN ITS GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE AN IMPORTANT MECHANISM HAVING
• SO SAYING YEAH, WE NEED TO HAVE REGULAR ASSESSMENTS TO MAKE SURE THESE MODELS ARE CONTINUING TO BEHAVE
• HELP INSURERS ARE CAUTIOUSLY ADOPTING AI TO ENHANCE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF
• JOINED THE CONSORTIUM THAT IS OPERATED AT OUR COLLEGE OF NURSING AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
• WE SEND INVITATION TO 800 AND THE NATION AND WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO DISSEMINATE.

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• These businesses and individuals have been operating freely and are unregulated, unlicensed, and operate
• This remains the ethical and operational foundation... ...by President Lincoln.
• VBG has an... ...to such guardrails while allowing veterans to continue using private services.
• We have witnesses here who are operating an illegal business, basically, at this time.
• But as such, you know, I think this is a really important issue that we continue to move forward.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met as a subcommittee because a quorum was initially lacking, and heard six bills. AB 81 by Assemblymember Ta would require CalVet to study the mental health needs of women veterans; supporters from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, and behavioral health groups said women veterans face higher rates of military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicide, while no opposition appeared. The bill was later passed 7-0 and re-referred to Appropriations. AB 826 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would prohibit unaccredited individuals or businesses from charging veterans fees to file or assist with VA benefits claims, impose a civil penalty, and direct penalty revenue to veterans services and district attorneys. Supporters argued the bill would curb predatory “claim sharks” and protect veterans from exploitation, while opponents from private claims consulting firms and several veterans said the measure could restrict access to legitimate help and should be narrowed to target bad actors instead of banning paid assistance broadly. After extensive testimony and discussion about federal law, accreditation, and possible amendments, the committee passed the bill 8-0 and re-referred it to Judiciary. AB 556 by Assemblymember Patterson would clarify that campus-level mandatory fees are covered under the CalVet fee waiver for dependents of certain veterans and Medal of Honor recipients. Supporters said the bill would fulfill the state’s promise to veterans’ families, while concerns were raised about fiscal impacts on CSU campuses and the need for more precise cost estimates. The bill was passed 6-0 and sent to Appropriations. The committee also adopted its rules 7-0 and approved the consent calendar, which included AB 264, AB 1508, and AB 1509, all re-referred to Appropriations.

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• Our focus today is how the system operates.
• But I want to talk more about, if I can continue on, Mr. Chair, the operational flow and design.
• This is all the operational flow.
• DCS will continue to move the target around.
• And I want to continue to be in contact with you.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee met for a presentation-only hearing on the Arizona Department of Child Safety, with no bills on the agenda. Chair Blackman opened by emphasizing that the hearing was intended to be data-focused and respectful, and that personal attacks or false accusations would not be tolerated. Director Catherine Patak then presented DCS data on hotline volume, investigations, reunifications, adoptions, guardianships, foster care entries and exits, kinship placement, congregate care, missing youth, and extended foster care. She said the department investigated more than 43,000 cases in 2025, kept the out-of-home care population relatively steady, and had reunified about 3,000 children with parents, while also noting that older youth and behavioral-health-driven removals are creating a mismatch with available foster homes. She also described kinship supports, foster parent recruitment, and the impact of Family First on funding, saying DCS lost federal drawdown for congregate care while waiting on approval for prevention programs. Members questioned the director about kinship caregivers, behavioral health access, reunification services, parental rights terminations, notice and documentation practices, and the effect of increased reimbursement rates. Patak said unlicensed kin can receive support through the kinship supports contract, that behavioral health assessments are done quickly at the welcome center or within 24 hours for kin placements, and that provider capacity remains a major constraint outside DCS control. She explained reunification conditions and services, said the department is working on documentation and notice issues flagged by the Auditor General, and noted that kinship reimbursement increases have helped some families step forward. She also said DCS procurement for group homes is handled internally through an RFP process and that about 10% of kinship caregivers become licensed. Representative Gillette then delivered a lengthy presentation arguing that the child welfare, Medicaid, and disability systems are structurally intertwined and that procurement and funding rules create incentives for volume and congregate care use. He criticized DCS, DES, and AHCCCS/Access oversight structures, argued that the system diffuses accountability, and said the committee’s work and related materials would be referred to special counsel. He also raised concerns about documentation, placement decisions, and the cost of congregate care, while asserting that the system over-relies on large providers and that reforms should focus on structural and financial incentives. Vice Chair Fink followed with a brief slide noting that congregate care costs far more per child than foster or kinship care, reinforcing the committee’s concern about placement costs and the need to shift children toward family-based care when possible.

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• Um, what we're going to continue on today was, uh, we're going to kind of continue the discussion on
• c> on kind of continue the discussion on kind of continue the discussion on Senate<00:00:56.239><
• So we operate in a very home to the US.
• I also operate a management accountant.
• <00:35:24.880> to this and and I know he will continue to this and and I know he will continue

Bills: HB0086

Keywords: county officials, election code, misconduct, removal, government accountability, 916, all

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• Some funding was reallocated for ongoing operational expenses.
• And finally, on page 16, continued discussion regarding the items mentioned.
• return of almost **$3** for every dollar used to operate.
• producing high levels of return on your investment in OAG operations.
• I think if we can continue to pay these, there will be more cases.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.