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• , so anything I can do to help my county, I will definitely do that.
• Juan County, thank them because we're the ones that fund the session.
• Lots of that comes from Taos County. Lots of acequias, land grants.
• Lots of that comes from Taos County. Lots of acequias, land grants.
• Jason Weeks, registered lobbyist for Sandoval County.

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Transcript Highlights:

• And the reality is they were all in favor of it, including Dade County, now Miami-Dade County.
• And when we talk about the county, I know that, you know, this was written some time ago.
• I also have a great deal of respect for the county commissioner who came here.
• counties.
• I live in Hillsborough County.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, reporting each favorably after hearing sponsor presentations, public testimony, and member questions. SB 578 would allow wine to be sold in recyclable containers, aligning wine with beer container rules; it received support from Americans for Prosperity and passed without debate. SB 606 clarified when guests in public lodging or food service establishments may be removed for nonpayment, updated notice and checkout provisions, and removed a mandatory arrest requirement, with support from hotel and restaurant industry groups; it also passed favorably. Members then heard SB 202, which addresses a municipal water utility surcharge issue affecting Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach by requiring the utility to charge residents where the plant sits the same rate it charges its own residents. The sponsor and supporters described it as a fairness issue, while North Miami Beach argued it would shift costs and threaten utility finances; the bill was reported favorably. SB 570 modernized and clarified the scope of work for swimming pool and spa contractors, and SB 928, as amended, regulated non-approved disposable nicotine devices by restricting advertising and display, increasing inspections and penalties, and adding a school-buffer provision; both were reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 346, which repeals state preemption over local regulation of hoisting equipment and cranes, prompted by concerns after Hurricane Milton and a crane collapse in St. Petersburg. Supporters said local governments need authority to address storm-related crane safety, while industry representatives warned against patchwork regulation and said local oversight already exists in some areas. Finally, the committee took up SB 652, creating Veterinary Professional Associates to perform certain tasks, including limited surgeries under veterinarian supervision; animal welfare groups supported it as a way to expand access, while some veterinarians opposed the surgery provisions. The bill was reported favorably after amendment. The committee then began SB 354, a major overhaul of Public Service Commission oversight, including expanding the commission, adding financial expertise, tightening rate-setting and storm-hardening review, and increasing transparency for nonprofit water and wastewater utilities; the substitute amendment was adopted and public testimony was heard from consumer advocates and utility-related groups, but the transcript ends before final action on the bill.

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• In Douglas County, 10.7% of the county has a disability. In Lancaster, 11.8% have a disability.
• In my county, Sarpy County, we have 10.08%. In Scotts Bluff County, 14.9%. In Otoe County, 13.73%.
• Cherry County, 13.24%. In Dodge County, In Douglas County, 10.7% of the county has a disability.
• In my county, Sarpy County, we have 10.08%. In Scotts Bluff County, 14.9%. In Otoe County, 13.73%.
• Cherry County, 13.24%. In Dodge County, Cherry County, 13.24%. In Dodge County, 14.3%.

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all

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• and hospital employees, Russell County and hospital employees, Russell County again<00:20:25.120
• <00:21:10.640> And Russell County Hospital and ARH. And Russell County Hospital and ARH.
• <00:30:20.399> jail operating the the local county jail operating the the local county jail
• that county or like an adjacent county that county or like an adjacent county to<00:42:56.480>
• <00:57:44.079> started Hancock County. He's a farmer. started Hancock County.

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Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” efforts. Chair Funky Fromm opened by describing a recent foot injury from a road hazard and used it to emphasize the importance of infrastructure, nutrition, sleep, and activity as part of a broader wellness culture. The main witnesses were Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, Holly Harris of Appalachian Regional Health Care (ARH), and Jim Muser of the Kentucky Hospital Association. Shell and Harris described a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and hospitals such as ARH to connect local farmers with hospital cafeterias, farmers markets, CSA-style subscription food boxes, and medically tailored meals. Harris said ARH serves a large region with 14 hospitals, more than 95 clinics, about 6,700 employees, and 1,300 medical staff, and that the system began by improving employee food options because hospital workers often have limited access to healthy meals during shifts. They reported examples such as a local-protein burger, parking-lot farmers markets, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and plans for container gardens at some hospitals. The witnesses said the program is intended to improve health outcomes, reduce readmissions, support chronic disease management, and also increase rural prosperity by expanding demand for Kentucky farm products. Shell said more than 40 hospitals had already been onboarded into the food-is-medicine program, with measurable outcomes being studied through pilots such as one at Russell County Hospital. He also noted that some systems, including CHI St. Joseph Health, Taylor Regional, and UK King’s Daughters, have formally embedded food-as-medicine goals into strategic plans. Members and witnesses also discussed barriers, especially the lack of reimbursement, fragmented short-term funding, and regulatory or purchasing hurdles that make it difficult for small farmers to participate. Shell said the goal is to make the model scalable and easier for hospitals and farmers to navigate, while Harris emphasized that ARH has been funding its efforts without reimbursement because of its mission. No votes or formal policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• Counties are required to assess the Counties are required to assess these requests within 30 business
• So I was in a courtroom in San Diego County.
• There were people who were from the county.
• There were people who were from the county.
• Currently, California's inspection authority applies only to counties, and three of the four counties

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• I have a lot of roots here in San Miguel County.
• Some county people that are working with you to fix some of those roads.
• We are the oldest settlement in San Miguel County.
• The county maps we have here in San Miguel County are a significant problem.
• So we've been working with the county, but I think they have an appointed person right now at the county

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• The county superintendents organize each of the 20 or 30 districts in that county, and they know to go
• I believe the districts, not only in our county but in addition to the 58 county superintendents, are
• I believe the districts not only in our county, but in addition to the 58 county superintendents are
• It's been my honor to serve the children of California, both in Tulare County and Merced County, for
• Born and raised in Tulare County and Merced County for the last 46 years.

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• of Honolulu, the county of Maui, the county of Hawaiʻi, and the county of Kauaʻi to establish sister
• HCR 161 urges the city and county of Honolulu, the county of Maui, the county of Hawaiʻi, and the county
• Moving on to HR 156, HCR 161, urging the city and county of Honolulu, the county of Maui, the county
• of Hawaiʻi, and the county of Kauaʻi to establish sister city relationships with other Pacific Island
• of Honolulu, the county of Maui, the county of Hawaiʻi, and the county of Kauaʻi to establish sister

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Summary: The committee heard several resolutions focused on culture, heritage, and community partnerships. HR 90/HCR 94 would request a proclamation designating Hawaiʻi as a Purple Heart state on August 7, 2025. HR 123/HCR 127 urged the state to acquire the Hawaiʻi Theater to preserve its historic and cultural significance and keep it publicly accessible; testimony from Hawaiʻi Theater Center leadership emphasized rising insurance costs and the theater’s long-term viability. HR 135/HCR 141 sought a working group to study a Hawaiʻi Cultural Trust, with support from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, and the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission; the LGBTQ+ Commission asked for a seat at the table to ensure queer history is included. HR 156/HCR 161 urged counties to establish sister-city relationships with Pacific Island municipalities, and HR 158/HCR 163 urged SFCA to create an annual Pacific Island culture and arts festival, which SFCA said it was already exploring. During decision-making, the committee adopted all measures. HR 90/HCR 94 and HR 123/HCR 127 were passed as is. HR 135/HCR 141 was adopted with amendments adding the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and a member of the LGBTQIA+ commission to the working group. HR 156/HCR 161 was adopted as is. HR 158/HCR 163 was adopted with a technical amendment clarifying that copies did not need to be provided to the President of the Senate or Speaker of the House. No opposition or reservations were recorded on the votes, and the meeting adjourned after the final adoption.

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• , and it will join Martin, Johnson, Lawrence, and Floyd County and then eventually join us to Hatfield
• first permit this year in Martin County first permit this year in Martin County and<00:04:47.280
• and then eventually and Floyd County and then eventually join<00:04:52.240> us<00:04:52.400><
• Welcome and thank you for everything you do in your local county, and thank you for being here with us
• and thank you uh do in your local County and thank you for<00:05:35.199> being<00:05:35.440><

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:02 Attendance Roll Call: 03:09 SB 245 (Sen. Smith): 05:55 Adjournment: 11:21, 958, all

Summary: The committee met, established a quorum after some initial roll-call and IT issues, and recognized several guests, including a student page, local tourism representatives, and Scott Smith of the East Kentucky trail authority. Members also briefly highlighted ongoing tourism and trail development efforts in eastern Kentucky and thanked guests for their work and local support. The main item of business was Senate Bill 245, sponsored by Senator Brandon Smith. He explained that the bill closes a loophole in the confirmation process for board appointments and reappointments, so that if the Senate declines to confirm a reappointment—or takes no action on it—the person cannot continue serving for an extended period without confirmation. In response to questions, he clarified that the bill is aimed narrowly at preventing unconfirmed members from remaining in office and making major fiduciary decisions, while preserving the governor’s appointment authority. After discussion, a motion and second were on the bill, the clerk called the roll, and the committee voted to pass Senate Bill 245 favorably. The chair announced that the bill is now eligible for consideration on the House floor, and the committee adjourned.

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• So, in Hillsborough County Public Schools, what does that look like?
• So I heard some talk around professional development in Hillsborough County.
• Okay. 13,000 teachers in Hillsborough County.
• in Hillsborough County, and, you know, our partnership with Microsoft...
• We trained over 400 teachers this past summer from Escambia County all the way to Ocala County where

Summary: The Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 held a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Dr. Maya Israel of the University of Florida gave an overview of AI literacy, emphasizing that AI can support personalized learning, school operations, and teacher efficiency, but also raises concerns about data privacy, overreliance, mental health, and the need for human oversight. She described the Florida K-12 AI Task Force, which has produced guidance on policy, ethics, privacy, cybersecurity, classroom integration, and professional development, and is now working on district surveys, webinars, case studies, and teacher/family resources. Superintendents Van Ayers of Hillsborough County and Kevin Hendrick of Pinellas County described district-level implementation. Hillsborough outlined a governance council, a district AI policy, and an implementation guide; it prohibits generative AI for students below eighth grade, allows limited use for older students with teacher permission and district-vetted tools, and uses models for classroom AI expectations. The district also reported growing student enrollment in AI courses, teacher training through summer academies and quick learns, and pilots with tools such as Magic School and Microsoft Copilot. Pinellas emphasized academic integrity, student data privacy, digital responsibility, and the importance of human interaction in learning; it said state assessments already limit technology use and that districts need clear governance and parent transparency. Committee members asked about whether AI improves academic performance, the risk of student dependence, the possibility of returning to more paper-based testing, and who should set guardrails. Witnesses said reliable achievement data is still limited because the technology is new, though districts reported anecdotal gains in tutoring and early literacy. They also said there is no established statewide baseline for teacher AI training yet, so districts are using professional development, stipends, and partnerships with universities to build capacity. The committee also heard from Drew Andrew of FSU’s Inspire program, who argued that industry is moving faster than schools and that education should focus on teaching how AI works, building teacher confidence, and aligning training with workforce needs. No bills were considered and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.

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• I just don't know what they do in this county, but I do know in my home county, they find hotel spaces
• Houston's, Hidalgo County, Simran River Valley, and Union County.
• , because we do have possums in Bernalillo County.
• The possum wound up at the county agent.
• I will give you a concrete example: Sierra County is one of the lowest income counties in the state,

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• THIS IS TYPICALLY WHERE YOU SEE THINGS USED AT THE COUNTY LEVEL.
• BILL TRUEX OWNER OF TRUEX CONSTRUCTION AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
• AT A COUNTY LEVEL THEY SCORE THEIR PROJECTS.
• YOU ARE LOOKING AT COUNTY OUTREACH AND I DON'T KNOW HOW 67 COUNTIES ARE GETTING IT DONE BUT WE'RE ROOTED
• BUT ADJACENT HOME COUNTIES AND THE COUNTY ADJACENT TO THAT.

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• And so thinking... ...is going out to 71 jails in 75 counties.
• So those CSUs are a partnership between the county. We filtered the funding to the county.
• The county then partnered with a mental health provider.
• It's one of our community mental health centers in Searcy County.
• They're in Sling County. And those kids, centers. They're in Sling County.

Summary: The House Health Services Subcommittee met to approve the October 7, 2024 minutes and then shifted to behavioral health as the main topic. Representatives Woodridge and Vaught described the work of the behavioral health working group, saying Arkansas needs a more proactive system that improves access, reduces red tape, and focuses on a few achievable policy changes for the 2027 session rather than many bills. Members discussed barriers such as low reimbursement, workforce shortages, licensing and credentialing hurdles, rural access problems, and the need to better use community providers, compacts, and step-down services. Director Paula Stone of DHS’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health gave a detailed overview of the behavioral health system. She said Medicaid pays for more than 75% of behavioral health services in Arkansas and explained that when people are jailed or admitted to the state hospital, Medicaid generally stops, leaving state general revenue to cover care. She described current efforts including family-centered treatment for children, community reintegration group homes, a new adolescent substance use disorder residential unit, expanded community mental health center contracts, a secured restoration unit to reduce state hospital backlogs, and an IMD waiver to allow Medicaid payment for certain residential services. She also said DHS is working on crisis services, forensic evaluations, and provider rebidding in areas previously served by ERISA. Members asked about reimbursement for jail services, the lack of a statewide behavioral health dashboard, civil commitment options, crisis stabilization units, and whether Arkansas should expand step-down or long-term facilities for people who cannot safely return to the community. Stone said the state hospital backlog remains significant, average stays are still about 14 months, and crisis stabilization units have had mixed success, with Fort Smith and Jonesboro performing better than Fayetteville and Little Rock. The meeting ended with a commitment to continue the work, with more substantive discussion planned for August.

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• I have first in person Chief Robert Hoffman of Hampden County. Thank you.
• It's vital for what we do as a division, for the citizens of Suffolk County.
• Yes, different sheriffs are run a little differently from county to county, but the concept remains the
• At the other counties, do you have some top-line estimates for Bristol County?
• I have colleagues who practice in Bristol County that's right next door to Rhode Island, Hampden County

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Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on bills in the Civil Actions 2 and Court Administration areas, with testimony spanning judicial security, judicial compensation, civil process fees, bar advocate compensation, interstate discovery, defamation protections for sexual assault survivors, and related criminal procedure changes. Chairs Edwards and Day opened with housekeeping rules on testimony limits and written submissions, then called witnesses on each bill in turn. On H. 1766, judicial officers and the Massachusetts Bar Association strongly supported a judicial security bill that would protect judges’ personal information, citing threats, online harassment, swatting, and violence against judges and their families. On H. 1819, judges and the Massachusetts Judges Conference asked for higher compensation, saying Massachusetts judges rank low nationally after cost-of-living adjustment and that pay affects recruitment and retention. The committee also heard support for H. 1582/S. 1183 to raise civil process service fees, with sheriffs saying the fees have been unchanged since 2003 and are needed to cover rising costs, safety equipment, and operations funded by those fees. The committee heard from prosecutors on H. 1604 and H. 1846, which would give district courts concurrent jurisdiction over certain school-threat and leaving-the-scene offenses, allowing prosecutors to handle less serious or panic-driven cases more efficiently while preserving mandatory penalties. CPCS and bar advocates supported H. 1876 on bar advocate compensation, describing a continuing shortage and crisis in indigent defense despite recent pay increases and staffing investments. The Boston Bar Association supported H. 1857, a Massachusetts version of the Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, saying it would simplify out-of-state discovery and reduce cost and delay. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 1974/S. 1143, which would protect survivors of sexual assault and harassment from retaliatory defamation suits unless the plaintiff proves actual malice, and would allow fee shifting and damages against abusive suits. Survivors, advocates, and attorneys described threats, legal costs, and chilling effects that silence reporting, while supporters said the bill would protect truthful speech and improve access to counsel. The committee also heard insurance-industry testimony on S. 1101, which would change personal injury protection payment rules to require insurers to tender disputed amounts within 30 days to avoid attorney’s fees; insurers said the bill would curb a growing volume of provider lawsuits and reduce abuse of the no-fault system. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed after all scheduled testimony was complete.

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• THIS KIND OF DENOTES AT NOW LEAVING, HEALTH FIRST EXITING SOME COUNTIES.
• OTHER CARRIERS ARE EXPANDING AND WE HAVE ONE NEW ENTRANT IN BROWARD COUNTY.
• IT'S BY COUNTY.
• 500,000 PEOPLE PROJECTED TO LOSE COVERAGE, WAKE COUNTY EVEN A SMALL COUNTY LIKE THAT 35,000.
• INCLUDING ONE NONAFFILIATED CARRIER COMING IN IN BROWARD COUNTY.

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• Obispo County, actually.
• Luis Obispo County, actually.
• County landscape.
• County restaurants are reeling back from the pandemic.
• Across the state, from unincorporated San Diego County to unincorporated Del Norte County, 65 local policies

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills focused largely on alcohol licensing, nonprofit funding, tribal grants, public transparency, and tobacco policy. AB 342 (Haney) would allow local governments to create hospitality zones with extended last-call hours on certain days; supporters argued it would boost tourism, nightlife, and major-event readiness, while opponents warned of alcohol-related harms and public safety risks. AB 684 (Patel) would subject the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to open-meeting requirements, with supporters saying admissions-related changes should be more transparent and allow schools time to adjust. AB 1008 (Addis) would authorize up to 10 new on-sale general licenses in San Luis Obispo County to meet tourism demand, and AB 1039 (Hart) would require state agencies to offer advance payments on new nonprofit grants and contracts, which supporters said would help cash-strapped nonprofits deliver services. AB 221 (Ramos) would revise the Tribal Nation Grant Fund to provide more predictable annual distributions to eligible non-gaming and limited-gaming tribes, and it drew broad support from tribal representatives and others. AB 795 (Jeff Gonzalez) would create a California commission for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, with supporters describing it as a privately funded, nonpartisan planning body. AB 828/AB 28 (Mark Gonzalez, as referenced in the transcript) would expand neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses in Los Angeles County to reduce costs and support restaurant recovery, and AB 1246 (Hoover) would increase craft distillers’ direct sales limits and address barrel-storage rules; both were supported as small-business measures. AB 1428 (Ta) would require reporting of all surplus and underutilized state land, and AB 957 (Ortega) would prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies, with strong public health support. Several bills were voted out on motions to Appropriations, some with amendments, while others were held or left on call until quorum was established; the committee also adopted a consent calendar and left rolls open for absent members on multiple measures.

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• So this should make your counties happy.
• Kern County produces about 60% of the state's solar. It's produced in our county.
• It's why both the rural counties and the urban counties are united in opposition.
• So we are listening to their feedback, and we will continue to work with Kern County and other counties
• to make sure that they feel like they're... ...to work with Kern County and other counties to make sure

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• So let me tell you where Comanche County Jail is sitting today, despite three of the loveliest county
• Mostly, county jails are the most desperate.
• In Cleveland County in Norman, that's one of our busiest counties.
• It talks about funds for our county contract model. Here's where we are in 37 of our counties.
• We use county contractors. In 36 of our counties, we have satellite offices.

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• Are Broward County tax collector has called and said that she is fully in support of this bill.
• >> And we had a we have a transportation sirtex in Broward County that spans 30 years.
• For example, the Orange County Convention Center is a 500 and it's in the expansion.
• So it's with the Florida Association of counties. How you doing chair Grall good, every day's good.
• There are 67 counties. That's about 6.2 billion dollars that is collected every year.

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• This bill has support from the Alachua County School District, the Broward County School District, Florida
• The county health departments in my area are not under worked.
• Tabitha fizzy know Miami-Dade County Public Schools waives in support.
• Courtney, Wesley, to of all county, public schools waives in support.
• Sorry, Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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