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• , which is an 1115 demonstration that requires that higher standard of services.
• , which is an 1115 demonstration that requires that higher standard of services.
• , which is an 1115 demonstration that requires that higher standard of services.
• , which is an 1115 demonstration that requires that higher standard of services.
• Countless studies have demonstrated that investment in primary care ultimately saves the overall health

Bills: HF1005

Keywords: health insurance, medical assistance, behavioral health, reimbursement rates, primary care services, physician fee schedule, managed care, residential services, 1183, house

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• evidence amply demonstrates 315 funding level in 2008 and 2018.
• <00:54:11.119> 315 that the evidence amply demonstrates 315 that the evidence amply demonstrates
• > that<03:27:45.520> it<03:27:45.680> has demonstrate and document that it has demonstrate
• Evidence that amply demonstrates the insufficiency of the existing base adequacy figure.
• > of<04:19:25.520> the demonstrates the insufficiency of the demonstrates the insufficiency

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, I'm particularly moved by the data that demonstrates that we've had such a reduction in the number
• Um, I'm particularly moved by the data that demonstrates that we've had such a reduction in the number
• Um, I'm particularly moved by the data that demonstrates that we've had such a reduction in the number
• our commitment to student demonstrate our commitment to student dignity<01:02:10.880> and<01:
• We wanted to make sure that we demonstrate this visually to understand what my colleague said before.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You need to demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of English for safety purposes.
• a proficiency in English and demonstrate a proficiency in English and then<00:58:10.079> they
• You need to have demonstrate a a driver.
• You need to have demonstrate a a rudimentary<00:59:40.160> understanding<00:59:40.559> of
• It does not travel any further with that driver until they can demonstrate a proficiency in English,

Keywords: 916, all

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• And right now, there's been no demonstration that having this incineration process allowed for burning
• So there's been no demonstration that this is not going to be harmful.
• We're just saying follow the rules and regs that have been demonstrated to show that this can be done

Keywords: 914, all

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• come at the stated expense or part of the matching program, but in this case, the district has demonstrated
• Chair, Madam Secretary, yes, it would, uh, and, and, and I think it's, it's a demonstration of the effort
• I think we've just demonstrated that we're bound within the rules, but I, I do wanna recognize that,

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• So, this bill is to essentially demonstrate for revolving funds that they have to be self-sustaining
• So, this bill is to essentially demonstrate for revolving funds that they have to be self-sustaining
• So, this bill is to essentially demonstrate for revolving funds that they have to be self-sustaining

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• HUNDREDS OF EVIDENCE-BASED STUDIES DEMONSTRATE THE POSITIVE IMPACT UPON FAITH EVIDENCE-BASED STUDIES
• DEMONSTRATE THE POSITIVE IMPACT UPON FAITH AND HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
• EMAIL WITH AN INTERVIEW WITH ANTHONY BECAUSE HE DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF TIME BUT YOU CAN WATCH HIM DEMONSTRATE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <01:17:10.320> professional test or demonstrating professional test or demonstrating professional
• would allow paraeducators to demonstrate would allow paraeducators to demonstrate the<01:19:54.920
• We all agree that districts can provide the training needed to demonstrate those competencies in the
• c> those<01:20:36.880> competencies<01:20:38.000> in<01:20:38.120> the demonstrate
• those competencies in the demonstrate those competencies in the amount<01:20:38.560> of<01:20

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's demonstrated to save lives.
• It's demonstrated to save lives.
• It's demonstrated to save lives.
• It's demonstrated to save lives.
• It's demonstrated to save lives.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining it would work through a long list of interim topics one at a time and asked members to complete a selection form at the end. The first topic, long-term care, drew testimony from AARP Wyoming and the Wyoming Long-Term Care Association. AARP emphasized Wyoming’s aging population, the state’s roughly $200 million annual Medicaid spending on long-term care, and the need to examine whether more support for home-based care could reduce nursing home use and costs. The association agreed with supporting people at home as long as possible, but asked that any study also consider increased support for nursing homes and assisted living when home care is no longer feasible. Committee discussion also touched on adult day care and PACE-like services, with Mr. Laycock noting prior Department of Health discussion and limited adult day availability due to reimbursement concerns. The committee then heard proposals for neonatal intensive care unit family leave, expanded midwifery scope, and a modification to workers’ compensation law. The NICU leave idea, presented by the Wyoming Women’s Foundation, would explore leave options for families with premature infants in intensive care, potentially paid or unpaid, while considering business size and the burden on families who may need out-of-state care. The midwifery topic was framed as a way to address rural maternity and women’s health gaps by allowing midwives to practice to the full extent of their training. On workers’ compensation, the Wyoming Association of Municipalities sought to classify dispatch personnel as first responders so they could receive mental health coverage under workers’ compensation; the Department of Workforce Services explained that current law covers dispatchers under workers’ compensation generally, but the first responder mental health provision added in 2018 applies to law enforcement and firefighters and does not currently include dispatchers. Other topics included problematic gaming and program funding, breast cancer diagnostic and supplemental exams, prescription drug coverage for advanced metastatic cancer, SNAP education, behavioral health workforce clinical training site shortages, CPR in schools, and broader midwifery oversight. The behavioral health workforce proposal, brought by a WICHE commissioner, focused on increasing psychology internship slots in Wyoming, noting that the state currently has only three and that expanding placements could improve recruitment and retention. The CPR in schools topic drew strong support from the American Heart Association, which argued that CPR training in high school could improve bystander response in a rural state with long EMS response times; committee members asked about cost and curriculum fit, and the witnesses said hands-only CPR could be taught by school staff rather than requiring expensive certification. The midwifery discussion later broadened into concerns about oversight and standards after a representative described a constituent’s pregnancy loss and said complaints involving midwifery practice and staffing delays in investigations warranted a deeper review. No votes were taken during the portion provided, and most topics were simply introduced, discussed, and left open for further testimony or later committee selection.

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• Autonomous vehicles will demonstrate that Missouri is a growing, modern state that welcomes new industry
• Autonomous vehicles will demonstrate that Missouri is a growing, modern state that welcomes new industry
• This will help show and demonstrate not only to Missourians, but the rest of the nation, that there's
• This will help show and demonstrate not only to Missourians, but the rest of the nation, that there's
• What you've heard tonight demonstrates what a healthy debate might look like.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I can come to your meeting next meeting if you'd like and give you a demonstration of how both VRI and
• I can come to your meeting next meeting if you'd like and give you a demonstration of how both VRI and
• Access to higher education, and the value of multiple pathways for demonstrating competency in the field
• As the system matured and demonstrated stability, the meeting schedule transitioned to twice annually
• So if a child, if anybody, is demonstrating some behaviors that we can provide for, that is one of the

Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.

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• The A3 case clearly demonstrated how California's existing system of non-classroom based charter oversight
• For more information visit www.FEMA.gov will be a priority of mine which is demonstrated by the months
• demonstrating that and today I think is a demonstration of our commitment to our kids and to our teachers
• Far too long we've we've prioritized other things and I think today is a demonstration of prioritizing
• We continue to demonstrate improvement on the FCMAT annual reviews and have been making steady progress

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Across California government, when facilities serving very vulnerable populations demonstrate repeated
• This bill does not demonstrate why the existing authority is inadequate or how this new requirement would
• use. ...because there was no demonstrated use, even through collateral witnesses.
• SB 991 requires the department to identify the specific type of abuse demonstrated by the evidence when
• The survey also demonstrates that implementation, not legislative intent, is now the primary challenge

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Across California government, when facilities serving very vulnerable populations demonstrate repeated
• This bill does not demonstrate why the existing authority is inadequate or how this new requirement would
• For those parents over the objection of parents' counsel, because there was no demonstrated use, even
• SB 991 requires the department to identify the specific type of abuse demonstrated by the evidence when
• The survey also demonstrates that implementation, not legislative intent, is now the primary challenge

Summary: The hearing covered several child welfare, human services, tribal housing, child care, and long-term care bills. SB 1099 would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA; SB 1190 would regulate private youth transport services by requiring permits, background checks, training, and bans on blindfolds, hoods, restraints, and overnight pickups; SB 1322 would streamline tribal access to Community Care Expansion housing grants and better align the process with tribal sovereignty; SB 1109 would require an annual license renewal review for STRTPs with five or more Type A citations in a year; SB 1234 would require fentanyl testing in juvenile dependency cases when a court finds a risk of fentanyl use; SB 991 would require DSS to identify the specific type of abuse on its public licensing database; SB 1200 would redefine “infant” for family child care ratio purposes as under 18 months; and SB 1345 would strengthen foster youth rights regarding access to and dignified transport of personal belongings. The committee also approved a consent calendar including SB 534, SB 1410, and SB 1421. Testimony was largely in support of the measures, often from authors, advocates, county officials, and people with lived experience. Supporters of SB 1190 described traumatic youth transport practices and argued for basic safety standards. SB 1322 supporters said tribal grantees face unnecessary delays and collateral demands that conflict with sovereignty. SB 1109 drew support from county probation officers who cited repeated serious violations and public safety concerns at STRTPs, while the chair ultimately opposed the bill as duplicative of existing CDSS authority. SB 1234 drew emotional support from a grandparent who lost a child to fentanyl, but also opposition from the Drug Policy Alliance and a dependency attorney, who argued the bill was redundant, vague, and could create biased or unnecessary testing; amendments were accepted to narrow the standard. SB 991 supporters said the public needs more specific information about abuse findings, SB 1200 supporters said the change would expand infant care capacity and help working families, and SB 1345 supporters said foster youth deserve dignity rather than having belongings packed in trash bags. Votes were taken after quorum was established. SB 991, SB 1200, SB 1345, SB 1190, SB 1234, SB 1322, and SB 1099 were all reported out of committee, most on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 1234 passed 6-0 as amended to Appropriations, and SB 1099 later had a vote change recorded, ending 5-1. SB 1109 did not advance after the motion failed for lack of a second, and it was held in committee. The committee then adjourned and transitioned into an oversight hearing reviewing the outcomes of AB 2247 (placement stability and notice protections for foster youth) and AB 2496, with presenters discussing how the earlier foster youth placement law has changed practice and the importance of dignity, notice, and youth voice in placement decisions.

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• They should demonstrably show, after management fees and after the other kind of hijinks that are done
• I would like to share one such experience with you to demonstrate how vital reforming this process is
• So, Analyzed together, [the studies] can robustly demonstrate harm.
• Recent research demonstrates that... ...and impacts of toxic chemicals are not equally shared.
• Recent research demonstrates that personal care products marketed to Black girls contain much higher

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform. The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods. Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• So each engine was awarded $15 million in the first two years to demonstrate that they could build an
• So each engine was awarded $15 million in the first two years to demonstrate that they could build an
• You had to demonstrate that you could do it.
• So we were just notified a couple months ago that, I don't know... ...demonstrate that you could do it
• But ultimately, right, we know we have, as long as we continue to demonstrate success, we know that we

Keywords: 908, all

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• And my question is, is this all speculative, or do we have actual facilities that are demonstrating this
• So each engine was awarded $15 million in the first two years to demonstrate that they could build an
• You had to demonstrate that you could do it.
• But ultimately, right, we know we have, as long as we continue to demonstrate success, we know that we
• But we'll be able to demonstrate through the testimony of the people we work with and the economic impact

Summary: The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs. The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online. Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.

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• Anthony Franzouye, Department of Finance, just to quickly respond, the United States does have a demonstrated
• So we think there’s a demonstrated need for state resources to combat this problem.”
• So we think there's a demonstrated need for state resources to combat this problem. for state resources
• of Finance: Number one, BSEC administers a wide range of grant programs, so I think they have demonstrated
• And the honor dorm has a demonstrated metric of success from what I've seen.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review May Revision proposals for several departments and emphasized that no votes would be taken that day. The Legislative Analyst’s Office opened with a warning that the state budget is balanced only through one-time resources and still has structural deficits, recommending that the Legislature avoid new ongoing spending and instead preserve reserves and other solutions. The Judicial Council then presented proposals for language access and interpreter services, appellate court security, a backfill to the state court facilities construction fund, and an extension of the lactation-room mandate; Finance supported the language access item with reporting language and supported keeping the court facilities backfill. Members raised concerns about judicial pay freezes, judge vacancies, and uneven judge allocations across counties, and also asked about the cost and completion of courthouse lactation rooms and remote-hearing infrastructure. The Board of State and Community Corrections items focused on $10 million one-time grants for missing and murdered Indigenous people and for a human trafficking vertical prosecution program. The LAO suggested the Legislature consider whether the Tribal Nations Grant Fund could support the MMIP work, while Finance said it preferred General Fund support and wanted more review before any fund swap. On the human trafficking grant, Finance said the need was clear based on reported cases and California’s share of hotline reports. Members strongly supported MMIP funding and discussed whether ongoing funding would be needed beyond the one-time proposal, while also debating whether BSEC or OES should administer the prosecution grants. The Department of Justice presented antitrust litigation funding, Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse staffing, organized retail criminal enterprise case completion, and a continuous appropriation for the Victims of Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund. The LAO raised concerns about the Unfair Competition Law Fund’s solvency and recommended rejecting that portion unless DOJ could show the fund could support it without General Fund repayment, and it opposed the continuous appropriation in favor of more legislative oversight. Finance said the fund would remain solvent under current projections and defended the continuous appropriation as necessary to pay victims promptly. Members also clarified that the Medi-Cal fraud unit targets providers, not beneficiaries, and asked about delays in restitution payments. A lengthy portion of the hearing covered CDCR’s May Revision package and the Boston Consulting Group cost-savings effort. CDCR described revised savings from workforce optimization, workers’ compensation, and procurement, but members repeatedly expressed frustration that the promised savings had fallen far short of earlier estimates. The LAO recommended deeper cuts to some parole positions, more detail on proposed eliminations and contract changes, and caution about counting unallocated future savings. CDCR also presented population projections showing continued declines and the LAO again urged the administration to close a prison to reduce ongoing costs. The committee also heard proposals on workers’ compensation, Corcoran honor housing, incarcerated firefighter pay, agricultural food purchasing requirements, menopause care, mental health receiver staffing, resource teams, crisis intervention teams, medical classification staffing, and AI note-taking in electronic health records, with the LAO generally recommending limited-term approvals and reporting requirements while Finance defended ongoing funding and said it was open to additional reporting language.

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• They’re required to submit these to demonstrate that all required standards, especially now our essential
• They’re required to submit these to demonstrate that all required standards, especially now our essential
• That means we are asking them to demonstrate grade-level proficiency before they’ve even been taught
• Paper and pencil removes that barrier and allows students to focus on demonstrating true understanding
• Research consistently demonstrates that handwriting is directly connected to language development and

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2266, which would change school district and charter governing board policy from permissive to mandatory for excusing students for religious instruction during the school day. The sponsor and supporters framed it as a parental-choice and religious-liberty measure that preserves release-time programs, while opponents argued it would reduce local control, take students out of core instruction, create peer pressure and bullying, and raise constitutional concerns. After testimony from Secular AZ, a LifeWise Academy board member, and a school board president, the committee voted 7-5 to give HB 2266 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 2193, a cleanup measure related to student directory information and parent organizations such as PTOs/PTAs/APTs. Supporters said the bill would restore parent-to-parent communication that had been unintentionally limited by prior privacy legislation, while some members raised concerns about how the information could be used and suggested narrowing the language to prevent political or lobbying uses. The bill advanced on a 10-1 vote, with members generally supporting school-community communication but asking for possible amendments. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2075, which requires public school districts to submit superintendent and other top administrator contracts or attestations to ADE and have the information posted in a searchable database. The sponsor and Goldwater Institute supporters said the bill is a transparency measure because base salary reports do not show total compensation, benefits, or allowances; opponents from school administrator groups and rural districts argued the bill singles out districts while ignoring charters and other publicly funded education providers, and they said superintendent pay is already publicly available in other forms. Discussion also touched on whether the bill should be expanded to charters and private schools. The sponsor closed by emphasizing transparency and the committee continued discussion of the measure.