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• And do they have to code anything on their end, or does this— I guess what I'm trying to figure out is
• Landry, are there current CPT codes that the EMTs can bill?
• Yes, so right now you have your base level code, which is A0427, A0429.
• You can bill it under that, or you can have an additional code.
• Some of them allow it under a different code, but allowing a different code should not be that big of

Bills: SCR37, SB145, SB237

Keywords: informed consent, healthcare, medical procedures, patient rights, surgeon general, regulatory review, adult residential care, generators, emergency power, health safety, Louisiana Department of Health, compliance, regulations, child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on April 28 with a quorum and took up several health-related bills. SB 113, concerning the local health care provider participation program in Calcasieu Parish, was amended with a technical set and reported favorably with amendments after the author explained it would shift the local sponsor from the parish to the city. SB 23, which exempts certain assisted living facilities from the definition of food service establishment, was reported favorably. SB 150, allowing LDH to scan and return supporting documents for vital records changes, was also reported favorably. SB 221, which would allow EMS providers to be reimbursed by Medicaid for treating patients on scene without transport, drew questions about billing, coding, and implementation but was reported favorably, with members noting it could reduce unnecessary ER use and costs.

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• I'm with the Child Care Resource Center in Los Angeles County.
• The department also needs project management resources and oversight resources to support this.
• So these resources These resources will help improve member and provider access to allow for more timely
• Some of these resources are also specific to continuing one component in CalAIM: resources necessary
• Not only ads, but perhaps video content, resources for providers, so it could also be print resources

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• AB 1673 gives my communities more resources, tools, and flexibility to manage these threats.
• the county fish and game commissions can use revenue generated from violations of the Fish and Game Code
• AB 1673 gives my communities more resources, tools, and flexibility to manage these threats.
• the county fish and game commissions can use revenue generated from violations of the Fish and Game Code
• resources.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• SB 984 is a bipartisan recognition of the unique nature of tips as a gesture of gratitude for exceptional
• district for free energy storage, solar energy storage batteries, but when you give them your zip code
• that we can do as legislators is to fill the gap for those that don't qualify because of their zip code
• I did not qualify for one of those because of my zip code, not even my income, but just my zip code.
• Every day, our organization hears from relatives reaching out for support and trying to find resources

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• interested in having input on the nature interested in having input on the nature and<00:05:48.800
• <00:27:26.799> nutrient improve soil health and natural nutrient improve soil health and natural
• <01:29:59.159> resource Agricultural and natural resource Agricultural and natural resource
• I'm Brian Burr, dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University
• interest for for example nature interest for for example nature conservancy<01:46:25.119> the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have a lot of resources and training we are providing. But there is a gap.
• Coincidentally, I also served as chair of the Texas Natural Gas Securitization Financial corporation
• Diligence, caution, use of... resources and the willingness to confront issues head-on are an absolute
• We created the special purpose entity that I mentioned earlier, the Texas Natural Gas Securitization
• I just want to tell you thank you for this chart in here that is color-coded from red to green.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• that they are our most valuable resource that they are our most valuable resource and<00:26:01.760
• Amazing musician, good heart, tireless worker, but to highlight the tireless nature, there was the time
• Representative Pck said in opposition, stating the bill further aids the bad landlord-tenant code and
• resources, our constituents, and our home.
• <00:57:15.880> Coastal significantly disrupts natural Coastal significantly disrupts natural

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:53:15.760> using Alabama Board of Human Resources using Alabama Board of Human Resources
• credit card verification value or code credit card verification value or code and<01:58:52.800><
• Put it in to put in and your zip code.
• <02:04:24.800> whatever then the the the secret code whatever then the the the secret code
• pleasurable nature. pleasurable nature.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• or Administrative Code sections that provide authorization for those plans.
• North Dakota Century Code 54-03-03.28 is linked in your agenda.
• Last legislative session, there were some changes made to North Dakota Century Code 54-03-08.08.
• So the bill is prospective in nature.
• So the bill's perspective in nature.

Summary: The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects. The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis. After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• We do have a resource witness. It's a radiologist that can speak to. That's it.
• The statute governing the administrative enforcement is found in Chapter 32 of the Human Resources Code
• is in chapter 36 of the Human Resources Code.
• I'm here as a resource on the bill.
• It wouldn't be one code wrong.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• As with the first, our natural resources and unique biodiversity.
• I'm here from the Natural Resources Agency, and I'm representing the nine of our state conservancies.
• Brian Cash from the Natural Resources Agency.
• Brian Cash again, I know under the water section, there's money for the Natural Resources Agency for
• Unlike previous natural resources bond propositions, it does not include an exemption from the APA, which

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee heard the administration’s spending plan for Proposition 4’s climate smart agriculture and biodiversity chapters, along with related trailer bill language. CDFA outlined proposed funding for existing programs such as SWEEP, Healthy Soils, Urban Agriculture, and invasive species work, plus new or phased-in programs including year-round and mobile farmers’ markets, tribal food sovereignty, and regional farm equipment sharing. The Department of Conservation described funding for the California Farmland Conservancy Program and Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program, while the Department of Finance and LAO discussed pending allocations and generally found the overall approach reasonable, though LAO suggested the Legislature may want more statutory guidance and reporting, especially for new programs. Members focused on implementation details, equity, and accountability. Questions covered how programs would serve vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, whether new solicitations would be reopened for previously oversubscribed grants, how outcomes are tracked, and how to structure guidance for new programs such as farm equipment sharing. The chair emphasized that the Legislature wants clearer direction on program design and noted that AB 2313 should guide implementation of the regional farm equipment sharing allocation. The committee also discussed the administration’s request to directly appropriate bond funds to departments and to exempt bond program guidelines from the Administrative Procedures Act; LAO supported the APA exemption with possible legislative guardrails for public notice and comment. The committee then heard on the farm-to-school proposal, with CDFA requesting $24.9 million General Fund for incubator grants, technical assistance, and network support. CDFA said the program has reached nearly half of California schoolchildren and has shown strong demand and positive evaluation results. LAO supported the core program but recommended rejecting the $3 million technical assistance component as too broad and suggested the Legislature consider using Proposition 98 for some of the funding. Members debated that point, with some expressing concern about using General Fund dollars for a new discretionary request during a tight budget year. The biodiversity and nature-based solutions chapter included funding for the Wildlife Conservation Board, state conservancies, and tribal nature-based solutions. WCB described major recent investments and proposed projects tied to 30 by 30, habitat restoration, tribal partnerships, and public access. Members raised concerns about long-term stewardship, the size of the WCB allocation, and whether the Legislature should receive more detail on how funds will be distributed. The committee also heard requests for Bolsa Chica wetlands maintenance and Rincon Island decommissioning funding from the State Lands Commission, with members questioning long-term liability, remediation costs, and the role of private oil operators. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with public comment from stakeholders largely supporting the APA exemption, farm-to-school funding, biodiversity investments, and related conservation programs.

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• And that could be a natural disaster.
• Well, guess who broke that code Monty. He would call me at the house.
• And, as we know, New Mexico as a whole is, under-resourced.
• Resource. It has grown. It is going to grow depending on what.
• exhausted their local resources, they submit a 213 request.

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• Something that I have to note that is very technical in nature, and I apologize.
• We have never had endowments of this nature, scope at this dollar amount.
• However, because we couldn't get a consent decree, The parties agreed to the code neutrals.
• The parties agreed to the code neutrals. We didn't pick them. They didn't.
• One of the things that is... ...makes it difficult is the nature of the patients.

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• <01:16:40.880> resource<01:16:41.360> policy fund for the natural resource policy fund
• for the natural resource policy program.<01:16:43.040> And<01:16:43.199> the<01:16:43.360
• <01:22:35.600> mostly these natural resource issues. mostly these natural resource issues.
• The AG's office currently has only two attorneys handling federal natural resource policy litigation,
• attorneys handling federal natural attorneys handling federal natural resource<03:25:29.680>

Keywords: 916, all

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• Um, we have a school resource practices.
• public resources etc. public resources etc.
• <02:41:47.600> for prohibition on billing codes for prohibition on billing codes for evaluation
• c> requires<02:48:05.920> that The state building code requires that The state building code
• U so uh we appreciate that resources.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• services, but we already are using private contractors to respond to fender benders and things of that nature
• And so this bill would allow us to further utilize... ...of that nature.
• But I know in the past, amendments have been done based on population and things of that nature, if that's
• just feel like we have an opportunity to take care of it right now, and I believe also in keeping the code
• George, President, not wishing to speak; Meg Bankston, Delta Resource Group, City of St.

Bills: SB348, SB444, SB485

Keywords: motor vehicles, enforcement, administrative support, law enforcement, private service provider, regulatory compliance, expropriation, public purpose, property rights, compensation, city governance, St. George, insurance premium tax, city of St. George, municipal authority, local taxation, East Baton Rouge Parish, 965, house, all

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• services, but we already are using private contractors to respond to fender benders and things of that nature
• And so this bill would allow us to further utilize... ...of that nature.
• But if I know in the past, amendments have been done based on population and things of that nature, if
• And I believe also in keeping the code clean and elegant, and I would love to come back at a later date
• George, President, not wishing to speak; Meg Bankston, Delta Resource Group, City of St.

Summary: The Municipal Program of Cultural Affairs Committee met with a quorum and took up three Senate bills by Senator Edmonds, all related to the new City of St. George. The first bill, SB 348, would allow a local enforcement agency to contract with third-party vendors for administrative support in motor vehicle liability enforcement, such as plate processing, insurance verification, and notices, while making clear the vendors would not have police powers. Members raised concerns that the bill as drafted appeared statewide rather than local to St. George, and discussed how to limit it properly. After debate, the committee adopted amendments to narrow SB 348 to cities incorporated after October 1, 2019 and to sunset the authority on July 31, 2028, with the understanding that St. George could return later with a properly advertised local bill. The bill then received favorable action. The committee then considered SB 485, which transfers authority to levy and collect the insurance premium tax within St. George to the city beginning January 1, 2027; it was reported favorably without objection. Finally, the committee heard SB 444, which gives St. George expropriation authority for public infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, flood protection, water, sewer, and utilities, using procedures similar to other Louisiana municipalities and DOTD. Members asked about the process and confirmed it was standard municipal authority and not related to private industry. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members and a reminder that this was the committee’s last meeting.

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• Senator Simonire, Natural<00:51:49.839> Resources,<00:51:50.480> State<00:51:50.800>
• Senate Bill 161, Senator Simonaire, Natural Resources, State Park Entry Fee Exemptions. Favorable.
• Senator Simono, natural resources<00:52:40.559> state<00:52:40.880> park<00:52:41.200><
• Senate Bill 164, Chair, Education, Energy, and Environment Committee, Natural Resources, Pamela J.
• Um, Senate Bill 164 is a departmental bill from the Department of Natural Resources.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, confirmed a quorum, and welcomed several guests and groups, including Maryland Library Association members, Stephen Decatur High School’s boys soccer team, Clarksburg High School’s girls flag football team, NAMI representatives, Baltimore Promise, local soil conservation district representatives, and a 911 center leader. The chamber also journalized the invocation and prepared for the Governor’s upcoming State of the State address by exchanging messages with the House and appointing Senate members to escort the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The body then took up a series of Finance Committee bills, most of them receiving favorable reports and being ordered to third reading without objection. Measures discussed included SB 14 on small business health insurance SHOP enrollment effective dates; SB 22 on Department of Disabilities housing programs and affiliated foundations; SB 134 on Medicare supplement policy enrollment periods; SB 139 on third-party administrator enforcement; SB 199 on the Individuals with Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Voting Fund; SB 205 codifying federal mental health parity requirements; SB 216 on unemployment insurance confidentiality; SB 43 on the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund; SB 46 on state veterans cemeteries interment provisions; and SB 226 on the Maryland Heritage Area Authority. Several bills had brief amendments or procedural issues. SB 22 received a technical amendment changing “Attorney General” to “Office of the Attorney General.” SB 199 received an amendment adding a co-sponsor, and SB 46 was briefly set to lie over under the rule after a senator requested time to review a technical clarification. The chamber also received House Bill 1, which was referred to committee, and SB 624 was reassigned to the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee. Most committee reports were adopted unanimously or without objection, and the Senate repeatedly congratulated the honored school teams and library advocates.

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• Code 42, section 4955.
• , technical of nature, technical of nature, harmonizing<00:53:24.040> where<00:53:24.200><
• <01:02:59.840> and about the need for more resources and about the need for more resources
• many other resources don't work as well. many other resources don't work as well.
• effectiveness of this valuable resource. effectiveness of this valuable resource.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• code of 1986. Mhm. code of 1986. Mhm.
• investment in new power resources? investment in new power resources?
• gas plant's going to burn natural gas plant's going to burn natural<00:57:33.520> gas.
• other than nuclear and natural gas. other than nuclear and natural gas.
• resources and different types of them. resources and different types of them.

Keywords: 1189, house, all