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• bother to investigate whether there was collusion between SBA officials and one of the largest applicants
• Banks necessarily say no to some applicants in order to protect their depositors and shareholders. and
• Section 1071 requires financial institutions to collect and report detailed data on each application
• FPB's rule expanded the 13 data points required by Congress to 81 data points for each applicant for
• I referenced it as well, building a relationship with an applicant, getting to know that person as a

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

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• I’m making sure this is not applicable to that independent senior housing, which may have components
• So Senate Bill 194 limits each applicant to a single reasonable opportunity period, So Senate Bill 194
• limits each applicant to a single reasonable opportunity period and blocks anyone already denied from
• Under SB 194, if an applicant cannot verify their status in that first 90-day period, they would then
• Nothing but punish applicants who are doing their best to navigate confusing and bureaucratic systems

Bills: HR267, HCR105, HCR107, HCR110, HCR113, HCR114, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB237, SB333, SB433, SB483, SCR37

Keywords: diabetes, amputation, amputations, diabetic foot ulcer, peripheral artery disease, PAD, wound care, podiatry, vascular disease, endocrinology, limb salvage, health policy, public health, healthcare costs, insurance coverage, Louisiana Department of Health, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, patient education, screening

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• I'm making sure this is not applicable to that independent senior housing, which may have components
• These policies let applicants self-attest to legal status and enroll for provisional coverage while the
• limits each applicant to a single reasonable opportunity period and blocks anyone already denied from
• Under SB 194, if an applicant cannot verify their status in that first 90-day period, they would then
• nothing but punish applicants who are doing their best to navigate confusing and bureaucratic systems

Summary: The committee first heard SB 145, which would require adult residential care providers, especially assisted living centers, to have generators or other backup power arrangements and to submit preparedness plans to LDH. After technical amendments and testimony from the sponsor, LDH, and the assisted living industry clarifying the bill’s scope and cost concerns, the committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. It then took up SB 433, which would require Medicaid coverage of medically necessary FDA-approved weight loss drugs, including GLP-1 medications, subject to appropriations and fiscally sustainable coverage criteria; the bill was reported favorably after discussion of current Medicaid coverage and costs. The committee also approved SB 52, which requires better coordination between DCFS and LDH so SNAP and Medicaid benefits can follow children more quickly when they are removed from or returned to a home. Technical amendments changed reporting deadlines and required written notice, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 4 on public water fluoridation was amended to allow local governments or voters to opt out through a petition and election process, with support from the Louisiana Dental Association and others after compromise language was adopted; it was reported favorably with amendments. SB 152, which would prohibit the sale of cultured or lab-grown food products for human consumption, was also reported favorably with amendments after brief testimony in support and opposition. The committee next approved SCR 37, which asks the Surgeon General to review Louisiana’s informed consent laws and report back on any gaps, after discussion that the existing medical disclosure panel had not met since 2018. It then considered SB 194, a public assistance bill aligning Louisiana Medicaid and SNAP rules with recent federal changes on non-citizen eligibility and tightening Medicaid’s reasonable opportunity period for citizenship verification. After extensive debate over immigration, emergency care, and whether the bill could harm eligible applicants or rural hospitals, the committee adopted an amendment allowing LDH discretion for emergency health care services and reported the bill favorably by an 8-3 vote. Finally, HCR 113 created a task force to study gestational carrier agreements and assisted reproductive regulation; after debate over surrogacy, ethics, and referral to Civil Law, the committee rejected the referral motion and then reported the resolution favorably, and the meeting moved on to SB 333 on child-in-need-of-care proceedings and legal representation funding.

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• within 20 business days of receiving a complete application.
• The tenant improvement permit application within 20 business days of receiving a complete application
• Once the audit was complete, they sent me a copy of the application.
• After I returned the application, it took them more than three months to respond and accept my offer,
• Once the audit was complete, they sent me a copy of the application.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , you know, put down on their application.
• ,<00:15:53.199> we're clients fill out applications, we're clients fill out applications,
• <00:15:56.720> We<00:15:56.880> don't put down on their application.
• We don't put down on their application.
• determining the applicable level uh will determining the applicable level uh will be<00:55:01.839>

Bills: SB2040, SB2248, SB2530, SB2732, SB2871, SB2919, SB3076, SB3300, SB3301

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

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• This funding is solely for Texas and will only be drawn with the proper project applications.
• Authority to make decisions about those permit applications.
• And through experience, you know that the applicant has turned in one application after another, after
• Another amended application with deficiency after deficiency after deficiency.
• To reject those applications based on lies or based on repeated deficiencies.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• current rules by requiring applicants current rules by requiring applicants for<00:06:07.199>
• will be treated on site if applicable will be treated on site if applicable and<00:06:23.360>
• It requires applicants to disposed of.
• Two, applications project impact description may be unrealistic.
• an API of APIs which is application an API of APIs which is application programming<00:51:55.440

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• After these settlements in the Bentry project, there were other applications.
• That's never happened before, and the application disappeared.
• That's never happened before, and the application disappeared.
• That's never happened before, and the application disappeared.
• That's never happened before, and the application disappeared.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It also allows an applicant to use a private plan checker if a local agency cannot complete a plan check
• First, it requires local agencies to provide applicants with an estimated timeline.
• within 10 days of receiving the report from the private plan checker, or to notify the applicant of
• Fourth, it protects local agencies by requiring an applicant who uses a private plan checker to identify
• AB 2418 aims to provide local planning desks and building permit applicants with an additional tool to

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So I thought you had to go to the VA to get, you know, to put in your application for your disability
• asked whether there was anything in the bill about restaurants, noting earlier discussions about applications
• Brown confirmed that it would not touch those existing licenses or new applicants for that type of license
• We have pending applications coming in right now. They're becoming more common.
• We have pending applications coming in right now.

Bills: HB302, HB371, HB597, HB1097, HB1190, SB34, SB164, SB208, SB232, SB317, SB357, SB421, SB510

Keywords: legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1. The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably. Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.

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• Obviously, depending on how you answer that question of whether or not those records in that application
• And so what's a hallucination rate for the particular I application that you're looking at, right end
• I reduces manual workload for our staff by resolve in common inquiries, guiding the applicants through
• There's always ways around it, but we do have the capability to prevent the majority of applications
• Are we thinking about applications that will make it easier for our constituents to do business with

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• regard to ADA compliance and having the homes maybe initially built to be able to accommodate an application
• We're part of the panel that helps evaluate the applications as they go in, but the Coalition to End
• I am pleased that the board has to review three possible applicants, one from each region.
• We do monitor all these have an open application for service providers.
• So six plus Administer everything, including eligibility determination for applicants.

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• It gives MDVA Maxis access for the purpose of verifying eligibility status of applicants for the benefits
• status<00:03:12.680> of verifying eligibility status of verifying eligibility status of applicants
• for the benefits under the applicants for the benefits under the state<00:03:14.680> soldiers
• /c><00:37:44.359> and<00:37:44.560> small<00:37:44.880> changes licensing applications
• and small changes licensing applications and small changes to<00:37:45.640> existing<00:37:46.079

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• Legacy applicants were three times as likely to be admitted as equally qualified non-legacy applicants
• <00:18:51.919> were points on the SAT Legacy applicants were points on the SAT Legacy applicants
• to be admitted than an equally qualified non-legacy applicant.
• Students complete an application through the form available online or via an app, and those applications
• Um, so what is the process time from time of application to time of approval, if approved?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We make attempts to follow up and reach out to individual applicants to finish those applications.
• We make attempts to follow up and reach out to individual applicants to finish those applications.
• We make attempts to follow up and reach out to individual applicants to finish those applications.
• We make attempts to follow up and reach out to individual applicants to finish those applications.
• their application.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Under SB 1255, campuses must meet certain eligibility requirements and submit an application to the managing
• most effective and affordable ways to attain a bachelor's degree in California. 91% of transfer applicants
• As noted in the committee analysis, impaction means solely that we have more applicants to a campus or
• single undergraduate program at the campus, we accept over 70% of all of the community college applicants
• , that is more... ...of San Diego State, we're admitting 150% of the transfer applicants.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard several Senate measures focused on community college procurement, higher education access, and student support. SB 1154 by Senator Reyes would allow community college districts to use best-value procurement for public works projects over $1 million. Supporters, including San Bernardino Valley College, the San Bernardino Community College District, labor groups, and several districts, said it would improve delivery of complex facilities and align community colleges with other education systems. Opponents, including the Associated General Contractors, argued the bill’s skilled-and-trained workforce requirements and labor-compliance scoring would narrow the bidder pool and raise costs. The committee passed the bill to the Assembly Floor on a due-pass vote, with some members voting no or not recorded. SB 1255, also by Senator Reyes, would create a California Hispanic-serving institution designation. Supporters from HACU, the CSU Chancellor’s Office, UC, community colleges, and other education organizations said the designation would recognize campuses that serve large numbers of Latino and low-income students and strengthen accountability and student success. The committee approved the bill as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, with one no vote. SB 1328, presented on behalf of Senator Cervantes, would require LGBTQ+ points of contact at satellite or branch campuses of CSU and community colleges, either through designated staff or regular office hours. Testimony emphasized gaps in access at remote centers and the need for confidential support; one member raised concerns about staffing, costs, and whether existing systems could meet the need remotely. The bill was passed as amended and sent to Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 960 by Senator Cabaldon, which would expand the circumstances under which community colleges could offer bachelor’s degrees in response to unmet workforce needs, especially where CSU programs are impacted or not realistically accessible locally. Supporters said the bill would help meet workforce demand and expand access for place-bound and adult learners. CSU and faculty representatives opposed unless amended, urging stronger partnership requirements, clearer workforce-need standards, and safeguards around duplication and Prop 98 funding. Members discussed impaction, regional access, and the role of partnerships; the bill was passed as amended and re-referred to Appropriations. Finally, SB 632 by Senator Otagan would extend the California College Promise fee waiver to part-time community college students enrolled in nine units. Supporters said many students cannot attend full time because of work, caregiving, and living costs, and the bill would better reflect student realities; the transcript ends during testimony on this measure, before any vote is shown.

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• It also removes the filing application fee for all veterans.
• It also removes the filing application fee for all veterans.
• It strengthens stormwater and erosion controls construction plans, requiring applicants for stormwater
• It strengthens stormwater and erosion controls construction plans, requiring applicants for stormwater
• on applications filed after July 1, 2006, requires operators to implement all applicable construction

Bills: S0598, S0934, S1260, S1300, S1452, S1510, S1566, S1580, S1668, S7034

Keywords: funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services

Summary: The committee first took up appointments, recommending confirmation of James Patrick Grambling and Brian J. Aungst on a single favorable vote. It then heard and approved several committee bills, including CS/CS/SB 1260 on building code inspections, which directs the Department of Management Services to contract with private providers for plan review and inspections; CS/SB 1668 on NICA, which updates benefits, oversight, funding, and immunity language; SB 1300 on a workforce/CDL training program for selected nonviolent inmates; CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services; CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming enforcement; CS/SB 934 on Florida Keys affordable housing tax exemptions; and CS/CS/SB 1452, an agency bill updating DFS programs and licensing rules. Each of those bills was reported favorably after committee debate and, in several cases, amendments were adopted. The committee spent substantial time on CS/CS/SB 1510, the DEP package, which reorganizes environmental rulemaking and land acquisition authority, expands septic-to-sewer and nutrient-reduction requirements in sensitive areas, updates stormwater and resilience provisions, and revises related permitting and grant programs. Two amendments were adopted, including one adding solar-energy and stormwater-related provisions and another removing septic disclosure reporting language. Testimony included support from DEP and concerns from environmental advocates about septic timelines and implementation. The bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/CS/SB 1566 on local government budget transparency, requiring counties and municipalities to post budgets and related materials online for extended periods in a standardized format. The League of Cities opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate, while the sponsor argued it would improve taxpayer access and accountability; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 7034, a rule ratification for minimum flows and levels for the lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers and priority springs, with testimony focused on the proposed Water First restoration strategy, conservation measures, and concerns about water quality, funding, and local opposition. The transcript ends during closing remarks on that ratification bill, before a final vote is shown.

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• So how is this applicable to those insurance? Madam Chair, Senator Charley.
• We ended up with 114 applications, of which 113 of those applications were recommended to the legislature
• Out of the 165 applications, Going to be my question.
• Out of the 165 applications, were these shovel-ready projects that we're going to be taking place?
• But I would really like to know where those water conservation applications are going...

Bills: SB154, SB187, SB193, SM3

Keywords: insurance, wildfire, flood damage, natural disasters, property coverage, water projects, appropriation, New Mexico, finance authority, infrastructure, New Mexico Finance Authority, funding, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law

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• ; on the single-family development, over six applications totaling $145 million.
• On the single-family development, over six applications totaling $145 million.
• But if we do not receive this funding, we will have to turn those applications away and not fund them
• , and on the single-family development portion, there are six applications.
• Hernandez said they do not have sufficient funding to currently fund the applications in the pipeline

Bills: HB70, HB93, HB95, HB139, HB140, HJR4

Keywords: Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup

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• The committee is seeking to amend this to say that a certificate of need application, a CON application
• file their full-blown application.
• there’s a non-refundable fee associated with filing that application.
• My understanding is that there is no application fee associated with the letter of intent.
• It’s simply almost a notice of hearing, almost, that we plan to file an application at some future.

Keywords: 959, house, all