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• If a 40-year-old person is having to compete with a 16- or 17-year-old, then capitalism, the whole system
• Why is a 40-year-old competing against a 17-year-old for a job? What other programs are out there?
• there's millions of jobs available for 15- and 16-year-olds, that's great, but I don't see them competing

Summary: The committee first took up SB 702, as amended by a strike-all amendment on digital content provenance and authenticity. Senator Burgess said the bill would require generative AI providers to add provenance data to content wholly generated by AI, allow provenance tags on AI-modified images, require social media platforms to retain and display provenance data in an accessible format, and apply content credentials to online election advertisements. He also described a two-year pilot program for the Division of Emergency Management to test provenance data in emergency communications, and said the bill would be enforced only by the Attorney General with no private right of action. Supporters from Microsoft and Adobe waived in support, while TechNet and the James Madison Institute raised concerns about broad definitions, implementation burdens, and the possibility that the rules could be easily circumvented. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS for SB 702 favorably. The committee next considered CS for SB 282 on home and service warranty association financial requirements, which would allow extended warranty companies to use multiple insurance policies to back obligations and let companies with a $100 million net worth satisfy proof requirements through SEC filings or an audited financial statement. The Florida Service Agreement Association supported the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also passed CS for SB 678, which allows pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; the Florida Pawnbrokers Association and a business representative supported the change, the amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1132, the Portable Wireless Device Repair Act, which would require manufacturers to provide diagnostic tools, repair information, and parts to owners and independent repair providers, and would also extend right-to-repair concepts to agricultural equipment through an amendment. Supporters argued the bill would expand consumer choice and repair access, while opponents including TechNet, the Repair Done Right Coalition, the James Madison Institute, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance warned about privacy, cybersecurity, trade secret, safety, and compliance concerns. After debate, the committee reported CS for SB 1132 favorably. Finally, the committee took up SB 676, which would create a framework for employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the Florida minimum wage in certain internship, apprenticeship, and work-study settings, with a parent or guardian sign-off for minors. The sponsor said the bill was intended to expand job training and first-job opportunities for young people and others seeking experience, but multiple speakers and senators argued it conflicted with the Florida Constitution and existing case law, could be exploited by employers, and would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage. The committee continued extensive debate on the bill, with strong opposition testimony and questions about constitutionality, definitions, and enforcement.

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• We evaluated that and looked into what happened with Gallup.
• of that discussion about how we make decisions when projects need To be done, because how we're evaluating
• We're evaluating each of them based on their current capacity to pay for any projects.
• And so maybe that's something else we kind of need to think about: trying to make that evaluation and
• What, you know, the costs, the evaluation criteria.

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• They had to say, hey, we got to re-evaluate and see what's happening.
• Finding the exact way to evaluate that is sort of the challenge.
• The only way that you get out of that mass evaluation is you file a protest.
• You know, there are several things that we need to sort of evaluate and work through.
• I think there are several things that we need to evaluate and work through.

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• Secretary Hatch the to take several key actions to conduct financial and operational audit to evaluate
• The bill requires an an individualized treatment plan must be re-evaluated.
• Number 4, it incorporates the DLA 20 assessment to an evaluation for children and adolescents to ensure
• What is working that we can accelerate and what do we need to re-evaluate which it always be met and
• We will focus and evaluate our supports our pathways and our processes to promote prevention, as well

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So, with enough time to evaluate all that, we have some better time standards.
• Um, there was a sentence in this packet that said, you... evaluate all that, we have some some evaluate
• Those include allowing MA reimbursement for a limited number of required care evaluation visits, then
• 02:18:47.599> of<02:18:47.840> required<02:18:48.319> care<02:18:48.639> evaluation
• number of required care evaluation number of required care evaluation visits.<02:18:50.240> Then

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator might not be surprised that I am thinking that something more aligned with early neutral evaluation
• Senator might not be surprised that I am thinking that something more aligned with early neutral evaluation
• Senator might not be surprised that I am thinking that something more aligned with early neutral evaluation
• <00:20:01.440> would<00:20:01.600> be with early neutral evaluation would be with early
• neutral evaluation would be appropriate<00:20:02.520> so<00:20:02.799> right<00:20:02.960

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing first took up SB 696, which would create an emergency management office and fund tax credits, grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify homes, shelter development, and staffing. Supporters argued Hawaii needs a dedicated preparedness office and funding before the next hurricane season, while the Tax Foundation said the bill was too vague, especially on who would qualify for the tax credits and under what conditions. The Department of the Attorney General and the insurance division offered comments, and both committees recommended deferral of SB 696. The Commerce and Consumer Protection committee then heard SB 179 on construction defect remedies and the contractor repair act. Builders, Realtors, carpenters, and a mortgage industry witness supported the bill, saying it would reduce abusive litigation, speed repairs, and help housing production and affordability. Homeowner advocates and plaintiff attorneys opposed it, arguing it would weaken consumer protections, shift repair costs to homeowners, and delay or limit legitimate claims. One testifier suggested the Senate focus instead on stronger alternative dispute resolution, and the committee noted 105 written supporters, four opponents, and one comment submission. The committee next heard SB 416 on allowing pets in rental housing, with the Attorney General recommending a non-impairment safeguard because of possible effects on existing contracts. SB 593 on commercial dog breeders drew support from the Hawaii Humane Society and others, with concerns raised that counties would be expected to enforce the new regime without funding. SB 641, creating a tax on low-alcohol-by-volume spirits beverages, drew opposition from the Wine Institute, which said it would create a tax break for one segment and likely reduce state revenue. SB 1048 on online crowdfunding received support from GoFundMe and comments from the Attorney General, with GoFundMe urging changes to reduce burdens on charitable fundraising. SB 1213, allowing businesses to accept service of process by email instead of maintaining a registered agent, drew DCCA comments and opposition from LegalZoom, which warned email service could be unreliable and vulnerable to phishing.

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• This bill empowers OPPAGA to conduct a thorough evaluation and reporting on these data points.
• It requires an initial review and evaluation report by December 31st.
• It requires an initial review and evaluation report by December 31st, 2025, with recommendations for
• other relevant data and information to perform an effective annual evaluation of outcomes, capacity,
• A final review and annual evaluation report by December 1, 2026. That is the bell.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills related to children, families, elder affairs, mental health, disability services, and child care. SB 1050 on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities was amended and reported favorably after discussion of expanding the voluntary IDD managed care pilot statewide, improving transparency on the APD wait list, creating a statewide family care council, addressing transition services for youth leaving foster care, and seeking federal approval for an adult pathways waiver. Testimony from providers and a parent emphasized workforce capacity, county-level identification of clients, Medicaid delays, and the importance of keeping the pilot voluntary; the bill passed with support and some discussion about possible future clarifications on services and Medicaid eligibility. The committee also passed SB 1310, which directs OPPAGA to evaluate student mental health outcomes tied to school mental health assistance funding, and members discussed the need for better data, coordination with managing entities, and avoiding duplication of services. SB 976 on court-appointed social investigators was amended and approved, with the sponsor describing due process protections and fee-shifting provisions for parents challenging court-appointed psychologists. SB 886, creating a crisis care coordination team pilot in Volusia and Polk counties to reduce Baker Act recidivism and improve follow-up care, was reported favorably after the sponsor described its law enforcement and community provider partnerships and an independent evaluation requirement. Later, SB 614 on child care facility and program background screening requirements was amended and passed; the bill requires a public educational webpage explaining Level 2 screening, the clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, exemptions, and related job listings and timelines. Finally, SB 276 on sheltering or aiding unmarried minors was approved; it increases the offense from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony, creates a presumption regarding knowledge of the minor’s age, and adds a defense when the conduct was necessary to protect the minor from danger. All bills considered were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.

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• how are the funds monitored throughout the individual districts per pupil, because I don't see it competing
• how are the funds monitored throughout the individual districts per pupil, because I don't see it competing
• how are the funds monitored throughout the individual districts per pupil, because I don't see it competing
• <01:15:14.040> for<01:15:14.239> all<01:15:14.360> the stresses of uh competing
• for all the stresses of uh competing for all the scholarships<01:15:15.280> uh<01:15:15.400><

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• at least from our perspective, and probably where many states were going, was this overlay of an evaluation
• I think we're evaluating that. Okay. Yes, those would be public. Those would be very public.
• So we'll continue to evaluate the opportunity on that particular aspect.
• , we can certainly get back to you as well as we continue to hear the detailed guidance and the evaluation
• Was that, are we evaluating the impact of this whole HR1 project? Yes. Okay.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Care Management Committee met to receive a status update on the DSS/CHN PCMH program and to discuss implementation of HR1, especially the new medical frailty requirements. CHN reported the PCMH program remained steady at 124 practices and 553 sites, with 54.6% of the HUSKY population attributed to PCMH providers, and noted ongoing recruitment, provider turnover, and recent practice consolidations/acquisitions that will shift some sites to Yale and Hartford HealthCare. CHN also reported strong quality improvement engagement for 2026, with 83% of contacted PCMHs engaged, and said preliminary 2025 results showed improvement across measures. The bulk of the meeting focused on DSS’s response to the June 1 CMS interim final rule on HR1. DSS explained that it had been building a medical frailty definition based on diagnosis codes and comparisons with other states’ approaches, but the new federal rule adds a requirement that the condition significantly impair a person’s ability to work or comply with community engagement requirements. DSS said it is still evaluating how to combine claims-based data with the new federal overlay, may submit comments to CMS during the open comment period through July 31, and is considering options such as self-attestation, especially given CMS’s allowance of self-attestation for calendar year 2027. Committee members raised concerns about the rule’s complexity, possible legal challenges, the need for a good-faith waiver or implementation delay, and the risk of noncompliance if the state gets the process wrong. Members also pressed DSS for broader outreach, clearer public communication, training, and better reporting on implementation impacts and costs. DSS said it is developing a website, webinars, and a communications plan, and is working with community-based organizations, community health workers, and administrative services organizations to reach potentially affected members. DSS said it is also building a Medicaid pre-screener to help people determine whether they may be subject to work requirements. In the PCMH Plus discussion, DSS said it was not yet ready to present the 2024 quality data but would try to bring the Wave 3, Year 5 results and related quality/shared savings information to the July 8 meeting, along with the regular PCMH update and another HR1 update. The committee also discussed future agenda items including community health worker reimbursement, peer support services, and the inmate medical program.

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• The potential patient would then fill out a health screener and risk evaluation to make sure that it
• We also ask the department to re-evaluate the entire program at the end of 3 years to see how it can
• Two questions specifically about program evaluation for your members on the committee at some point,
• and 7.2, where that program evaluation is talked about.
• I don't have an exact number for you, but I would certainly want that to be part of the evaluation of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• use of the OLA's information all the time, and so I just—we're going to go back again to the 2017 evaluation
• use of the OLA's information all the time, and so I just—we're going to go back again to the 2017 evaluation
• use of the OLA's information all the time, and so I just—we're going to go back again to the 2017 evaluation
• use of the OLA's information all the time, and so I just—we're going to go back again to the 2017 evaluation
• and what it says is that 2017 evaluation and what it says is that first<00:10:29.040> of<00:10

Keywords: 919, house, all

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• on how we evaluate the cost of not having to do it.
• And I deferred to the Department of Finance on their evaluation of cost.
• Like, how can I evaluate programs if you guys aren't giving us information?
• Like, how can I evaluate programs if you guys aren't giving us information?
• We use our own expert judgment in evaluating that. Okay, thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So we worked very closely with the finance team and FIELD to try to evaluate the financial plan and get
• These are the projects that based on our conversations either with the district or internally evaluating
• We're evaluating our options.
• Based on some of the actions taken under the out-of-cycle items, we'll evaluate these and may have to
• Staff from start the process of evaluating the extent of the problem and to try and look at what the

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• We know how to evaluate complex medical histories in medications we don't just treat in fixed.
• And we need doctors who can evaluate our patients health.
• But when that program is not working, we must evaluate. But the problem is and fix it.
• And it was mentioned that Dennis evaluate and treat the entire patient.
• So those patients would be full of audit, formal, formal evaluation.

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• or perhaps just evaluate as it relates to goals and outcomes.
• And as I said earlier, there will be some evaluation done of those efforts over the next 3 years.
• Um, we, we started this work as far as sort of evaluation last year.
• And because of that, we're not always able to make good decisions or evaluate programs.
• Sustainability plans and program evaluation measures.

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• as well as evaluating what recruitment is working, what retention strategies are working, what's working
• The most immediate of those responsibilities is any hazard to workers, and we evaluate each situation
• However, we recommend that the legislature, when evaluating this proposal, focus on how any findings
• So our recommendation for evaluating this proposal is to have the department identify specific ways in
• We are doing active evaluations.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The state also funded an evaluation of this program in the 2022-23 budget act, but this evaluation has
• This evaluation has not yet begun.
• Do we have a good estimate about when we're going to see a program evaluation on outcomes?
• My concern is that this has not gone through the, I guess, the typical IT evaluation.
• Is there any thoughts about maybe trying to go through the evaluative process?

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held a hearing focused on California Community College budget proposals. Chair Alvarez opened by emphasizing the system’s role in access, transfer, workforce training, and serving more than 2 million students, while also noting persistent challenges in enrollment, persistence, transfer, and graduation. Public commenters and system representatives broadly supported COLA, enrollment growth funding, deferred maintenance, student support block grants, and additional flexibility for districts facing uncertainty. The first major panel covered the student-centered funding formula, COLA, and enrollment growth. The Department of Finance said the Governor proposes a 2.43% COLA ($230.4 million) and 0.5% enrollment growth funding ($30.4 million). The LAO said the COLA was reasonable and recommended funding at least the proposed growth amount, citing uneven enrollment recovery and regional differences. The Chancellor’s Office supported both proposals and asked for additional changes, including using the greater of current-year or three-year average for apportionments and lifting the 10% local enrollment cap, arguing these would better fund growing districts. Members questioned how the formula works, whether SCFF is improving outcomes, and how much additional funding would be needed under different growth scenarios. The committee then reviewed categorical program COLAs, Rising Scholars, career education proposals, IT proposals, and student housing. The Governor proposed a 2.43% COLA for selected categorical programs ($31.9 million). For Rising Scholars, the Governor proposed $30 million ongoing and removal of the cap on participating colleges; the LAO urged waiting for outcome data before doubling funding, while the Chancellor’s Office said the program is serving more students and supports equity for justice-impacted students. On career education, the Governor proposed $50 million for credit for prior learning and $50 million for a career passport; the LAO supported more reporting on credit for prior learning but recommended rejecting the career passport as too undefined, while the Chancellor’s Office supported both. On technology, the Governor proposed $162.5 million for a common cloud data platform and $168 million for a common ERP system; the LAO said both were premature or lacked sufficient planning and recommended rejection, while the Chancellor’s Office argued they would improve real-time data, security, and systemwide efficiency. The committee also heard an update on student housing: the administration said the 2024 shift to a lease-revenue bond model remains in progress for 13 approved projects, with 11 still active, and members asked about withdrawn projects and possible use of any returned funds. No votes were taken, and several items were held open for further discussion and May Revision updates.

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• The assessed value of a sewer plant gets re-evaluated, and at this point in time the evaluation went
• The assessed value of a sewer plant gets re-evaluated, and at this point in time the evaluation went
• The assessed value of a sewer plant gets re-evaluated.
• >> and determine what it new evaluation is.
• >> and determine what it new evaluation is.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Education exposes students to ideas, sometimes competing ideas, so they can examine evidence, ask questions
• 01.600> me, to ideas, sometimes compel, excuse me, to ideas, sometimes compel, excuse me, competing
• 03.120> so<00:26:03.360> they<00:26:03.600> can<00:26:03.760> examine competing
• ideas, so they can examine competing ideas, so they can examine evidence,<00:26:04.880> ask<00
• pedagogical teaching, examples of impermissible teaching, and resources that align curriculum with core competencies

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• announcement from the U set off kind of a scramble among school districts with few other options, all competing
• Um, in a year when I know there are many competing financial pressures and precedents for all of you,
• Um, in a year when I know there are many competing financial pressures and precedents for all of you,
• districts to fund programs of competing districts to fund programs of competing schools.<01:09:50.239
• These differences impact the ability to compete with neighboring districts for students and employees

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy