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• TO FURTHER SUPPORT WHILE BEING THE BILL WOULD PROMOTE IMPLEMENTING WORK SCHEDULES THAT DO NOT EXCEED
• 42 HOURS PER REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK WEEK.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Joe Stalman with Mocha, owner’s project manager, has two more slides on schedule and budget.
• This next slide on schedule is broken down into many different milestones for the construction team:

Keywords: 919, house, all

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• However, we're on schedule relative to the overall timeline.
• This year, we are on schedule relative to the funding side of it.

Bills: HB1 , HB247 , HB1

Committee: House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• And what this is is a schedule of fees that the Department of Fish and Wildlife uses every year for the
• And what this is is a schedule of fees that the Department of Fish and Wildlife uses every year for the
• And what this is is<00:36:38.400><c> a</c><00:36:38.760><c> a</c><00:36:38.880><c> schedule</c><00:36
• of fees that the is a a schedule of fees that the Department<00:36:41.640><c> of</c><00:36:41.760><c
• We have three bills to get out to clear our schedule for next week’s hopefully adjournment week.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• fee schedule.
• fee schedule.
• Have you made a schedule yet? The answer is no.
• Have you made<01:49:50.560><c> a</c><01:49:50.960><c> schedule</c><01:49:51.360><c> yet?
• </c> made a schedule yet? made a schedule yet?

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, we're going to juggle our schedule a little bit, and first on the agenda will be Representative Bierman
• We do have a scheduled meeting in the next couple of weeks with the advocates and with DHS to talk through
• We do have a scheduled alternatives.
• We do have a scheduled meeting<00:19:02.240><c> in</c><00:19:02.320><c> the</c><00:19:02.400><c> next
• of bringing these kids back and schedule of bringing these kids back and forth<00:36:20.400><c> to</

Bills: HF3794 , HF4472 , HF4410 , HF4347 , HF4412 , HF4398 , HF4397 , HF4201 , HF4199 , HF4203 , HF3706 , HF4071 , HF4120 , HF4175 , HF4188

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• And so, that's been corrected in the revenue estimate is a little bit behind schedule.
• A- As I said, I don't know if we've got time with the schedule to have it come back here.
• A- As I said, I don't know if we've got time with the schedule to have it come back here.
• to have it come time with the schedule to have it come back<00:37:03.000><c> here.
• So, we'll have our normally scheduled committee time, and then in the evening we'll break for dinner

Bills: HF3547 , HF3651 , HF4043 , HF4282 , HF4095

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons

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• In the event of network failure, it may be necessary to reschedule the hearing or schedule a meeting
• >> Well, I have a question who didn't testify, but— >> We're on a schedule. So— >> All right.
• >> Well, I have a question who didn't testify, but— >> We're on a schedule. So— >> All right.
• >> Well, I have a question who didn't testify, but— >> We're on a schedule. So— >> All right.
• </c><00:41:12.079><c> So,</c> &gt;&gt; we're on a schedule. So, &gt;&gt; we're on a schedule.

Bills: HB1527 , HB1823 , HB2490 , HB2223 , HB2325 , HB2104 , HB2593 , HB2592 , HB1927 , HB1553 , HB1964 , HB1918 , HB1990

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: gambling prohibition, Aloha Stadium, University of Hawaii, amateur athletics, state lands, coastal resilience, Maui, Mantokuji Bay, coastal erosion, environmental protection, Native Hawaiian, spiritual sites, historic preservation, economic development, burial sites, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, cultural history, archaeology, Hawaii Revised Statutes, civil service

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill. The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript. Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• It has not been scheduled for a public hearing. And that brings us to House Bill 1185.
• I said so we'll recess at 10:35 and pending the next bill scheduled. >> Mr.
• </c> and pending the next next bill scheduled and pending the next next bill scheduled for for for &gt
• That could be adjusting the schedule to hear this first and then doing our executive sessions in total
• to hear this hear that first schedule to hear this hear that first and<03:28:06.479><c> then</c><03:

Committee: House Children and Family Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is tied to our routine replacement schedule in the division.
• </c><00:48:11.119><c> CA</c> replacement schedule in the division.
• CA replacement schedule in the division.
• And our next meeting date is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11th, in this same meeting room,
• And um our next meeting date is scheduled<01:51:07.280><c> for</c><01:51:07.520><c> 1</c><01:51:07.760

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05 Approval of Minutes 00:01:48 Welcome New Members 00:02:03 Information Items 00:02:35 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33 A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00 B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03 C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33 D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38 E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30 F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28 G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04 H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all

Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.

Transcript Highlights:

• And you're almost back on schedule.
• And you're almost back on<01:08:37.839><c> schedule.</c> on schedule. on schedule.
• </c> We are just barely back on schedule. And flip the sign. Thank you. Okay, let's see.
• /c><01:56:11.440><c> out</c><01:56:11.599><c> on</c><01:56:11.760><c> their</c><01:56:11.920><c> schedule
• </c> responders cycle out on their schedule. responders cycle out on their schedule.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• we think would improve the bill, including specifying that if a plan makes a good faith effort to schedule
• I already see an alarming trend of delayed ability to schedule initial physical therapy care due to a
• for the appropriate level... ...of the amount set forth in the federal Medicare ambulance fee schedule
• Thank you. of the amount set forth in the federal Medicare ambulance fee schedule for the appropriate
• MSOs provide administrative, scheduling, and other services.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• We have visual schedule boards, um, that help folks, uh, plan their routes around the zoo and step-by-step
• boards um that help have visual schedule boards um that help folks<00:07:12.120><c> uh</c><00:07:12.680
• etc., where we share, um, interesting facts about the zoo and, uh, what activities we have on our schedule
• /c><00:10:10.920><c> our</c> what activities we have on on our what activities we have on on our schedule
• uh this is really popular and schedule uh this is really popular and we<00:10:13.800><c> get</c><00:

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I interpret it as protection for employees in all industries, including hospitality, from being scheduled
• I interpret it as protection for employees in all industries, including hospitality, from being scheduled
• A perfect example was used in the prior testimony: a restaurant scenario where an employee is scheduled
• </c> scenario where an employee is scheduled scenario where an employee is scheduled to<00:26:56.559>
• is scheduling.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In our high schools, we take a schedule-based restriction approach called away for learning.
• for their self-regulation skills, and they may require the use of their phone for appointments, schedules
• </c><00:20:13.360><c> restriction</c><00:20:14.320><c> approach</c> a schedule-based restriction approach
• a schedule-based restriction approach called<00:20:15.400><c> a</c><00:20:15.520><c> way</c><00:20:15.679
• </c> their phone for appointments schedules their phone for appointments schedules connecting<00:20:37.120

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That leads us to our next meeting, and this is where things get complex in terms of scheduling.
• </c> complex in terms of scheduling. complex in terms of scheduling.
• >> I don't think that's been scheduled, and I haven't heard of a date yet. >> All right.
• So just to reiterate, we'll schedule for February 13th and February 20th, both at 9:00.
• c><03:12:39.760><c> February</c> reiterate, we'll schedule for February reiterate, we'll schedule for

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: House Finance Division 3 met in work session and opened with procedural remarks from the chair about the committee’s schedule, deadlines, and recommendation options, noting the meeting was advisory and no votes were expected. The first bill discussed, House Bill 1569, concerned repealing the directive to sell the Anna Philbrook Center for Children property in Concord. Testimony from DHHS and New Hampshire Hospital focused on whether the property could be subdivided, the relationship to Senate Bill 572, the status of the city of Concord’s first right of refusal, and the practical effects of a sale. Witnesses said the $5 million sale estimate was a budget assumption, that moving staff and equipment would create some relocation costs, and that the center had required significant recent maintenance and renovation spending. Members also discussed the number of transitional housing beds at the site, the temporary nature of those beds, and whether the property should remain available given hospital workforce and service needs. The committee then turned to House Bill 661, which had been recommitted for further review after new information emerged. The chair summarized federal developments, including a December 2025 ACF letter and a related executive order, as well as a federal HHS press release about states diverting foster youths’ Social Security survivor benefits. Representative Walner explained that amendment 3055H had been drafted to move the bill forward in smaller steps, with a fiscal note requested on the amendment because the original bill was viewed as too large and expensive. Members discussed whether the committee had received copies of the amendment and whether federal guidance or funding had changed the policy landscape. The discussion also included broader questions about foster youth benefits and whether federal action would support state implementation. One member cited ACF language stating that only 11 states had enacted policies to stop interception of survivor benefits and that technical assistance would be available to the remaining states. The meeting remained in work-session mode throughout, with no votes taken and no final recommendations made during the portion provided. The chair indicated the committee could return to the bills later in the month.

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• The school schedule is absolutely known.
• The school schedule is absolutely known.
• The school schedule is absolutely known.
• The school schedule is absolutely known.
• The school schedule is absolutely known.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And for understanding that public service doesn't always fit into a neat schedule.
• office, to my capital staff and my chief of staff, Usevio Padilla, Erica Dacumas, who's been my scheduler
• that works with me, you've given so much, you've worked long hours, you've dealt with impossible schedules
• we're going to pass our routine on all other items, and I'm going to move on to announcement session schedules
• We're now behind schedule, so please get here on time, everybody, and be ready to work.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and prayer, then proceeded to a ceremonial floor session honoring departing members. After the roll was called and a quorum established, the body moved through tributes to members leaving the Assembly, with remarks focused on their service, district priorities, and personal relationships built across party lines. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on in the portion provided, though the Majority Leader gave notice to remove SB 259 from the inactive file and the chamber suspended Rule 118A to allow guests on the floor and at members’ desks. Members were recognized in turn, with colleagues praising Stan Ellis for his science-based approach and work on water issues; Damon Connolly for environmental, housing, labor, and transportation work; Jackie Irwin for technology, cybersecurity, gun violence prevention, and implementation tracking; Jasmine Baines for her medical background, rural health advocacy, and work on fentanyl and emergency response; Esmeralda Soria for Central Valley agriculture, housing, water, and hospital recovery efforts; Avelino Valencia for tribal issues, cryptocurrency, and cultural advocacy; Diane Dixon for bipartisan work on public safety, e-bike safety, foster youth, and coastal protection; and Tom Lackey for his public safety record, CHP background, and reputation for honesty and bipartisanship. In their own remarks, the departing members reflected on the honor of service, thanked staff and family, and emphasized relationships, constituent service, and the importance of continuing public service in new roles. Several noted upcoming transitions to the Senate or other offices, while others said they would continue serving their communities outside the Assembly. The tone throughout was celebratory and reflective, with repeated emphasis on collaboration, district advocacy, and the personal bonds formed during their time in the Legislature.

Transcript Highlights:

• And for understanding that public service doesn't always fit into a neat schedule.
• office. ...to my capital staff and my chief of staff, Usevio Padilla; Erica Dacumas, who's been my scheduler
• that works with me, you've given so much, you've worked long hours, you've dealt with impossible schedules
• Members, we're going to pass on all other items, and I'm going to move on to announcement session schedules
• We're now behind schedule, so please get here on time, everybody, and be ready to work.

Keywords: 988, house, all