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• Providers, remanufacturers, secondary handlers, public outreach and education, collection of unwanted
• The education and outreach plan must include a public education and outreach strategy for secondary handlers
• An education and outreach program for secondary handlers; 2.
• Education and outreach plan for secondary handlers, salvage auto shops, landfills, etc., by 12, 2029.
• .. ...provide an educational outreach plan to be able to sell in this state.

Keywords: 981, all

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• from individuals who are direct outreach from individuals who are concerned<00:05:00.720><c> about</
• </c> in fiscal year 27 for the SNAP outreach in fiscal year 27 for the SNAP outreach program.<00:58:13.359
• program so that we can get the outreach program so that we can get food<00:58:31.480><c> um</c><00:58
• And then lastly, it includes my House File 4714, which is the parent support outreach program, or PSAP
• </c> which is the parent support outreach which is the parent support outreach program<01:03:17.360><

Bills: HF4382, HF2929

Keywords: child care, day care, child care center, family child care, family day care, group family day care, licensed child care, licensing modernization, early childhood education, preschool, infant care, toddler care, school-age care, drop-in child care, night care, sick care, community-based child care, provider training, staff ratios, group size

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• You mentioned that 1% limit, but then you also talked about voter outreach.
• So the voter outreach could be in place of that 1% increase. Yeah, absolutely.
• You mentioned that 1% limit, but then you also talked about voter outreach.
• You are aware that the talked about voter outreach.
• So the voter outreach could be in place of that 1% increase. Yeah, absolutely.

Keywords: 904, all

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• So then they are sent for outreach purposes to those respective high schools.
• hospital or clinic who's providing the outreach services.
• And so then they are sent for outreach purposes to those respective high schools.
• So what would happen in an outreach situation is that high school would contract with that respective
• hospital or clinic who's providing the outreach services.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Notice did a heavy, heavy intensive outreach and engagement across the state.
• So we did provide some funding so that we could really ensure that community outreach and engagement
• I feel like from the presentation you're doing a lot of outreach.
• Regarding tribal consultation, we have done a lot of tribal outreach.
• And I can help you with some of that outreach if you need it. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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• , probably now more than ever, to do it in a thoughtful way as a government entity, doing public outreach
• the Exide cleanup project, one of DTSC's legacy cleanups, we developed new approaches to conduct outreach
• We're also doing outreach to local municipalities. More efficient project timelines.
• We're also doing outreach to local municipalities about how to work the process of environmental cleanup
• There's outreach; enforcement can look different ways.

Summary: The joint oversight hearing focused on DTSC’s implementation of SB 158 reforms, including enforcement, community engagement, fee stability, the hazardous waste management plan, permitting backlogs, and the Safer Consumer Products program. Senators and Assembly members emphasized protecting overburdened communities and asked how DTSC and the Board of Environmental Safety are using their authority to improve accountability, reduce delays, and address hazardous waste facilities and consumer product chemicals. The hearing also included discussion of extended producer responsibility programs and whether DTSC can support them more efficiently, including through coordination with CalRecycle. DTSC Director Katie Butler said the department is now more transparent, accountable, and fiscally stable, citing stronger enforcement actions, an interactive inspections map, expanded community outreach, and emergency response work on the Los Angeles wildfire cleanup. She said DTSC has made progress on fee reform, the hazardous waste management plan, cleanup grants, permit renewals, and safer consumer products rulemaking, including adding microplastics to the candidate chemical list. Board Chair Andrew Rakestraw said the board has held multiple public meetings and hearings, is working on fee rates and performance metrics, and is revising the hazardous waste management plan after public comment, including removing a proposal to send certain contaminated soil to municipal landfills. He also noted remaining concerns about fee structure, permit delays, and the pace of the safer consumer products program. Public witnesses offered sharply different views. A representative of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance said SB 158 reforms have improved permitting and transparency, but urged more attention to risk-based decision-making, reduced duplication, and possible General Fund support for plan implementation rather than relying only on fees. Earthjustice argued DTSC remains too slow and that communities continue to suffer from long-delayed permits and weak protections, urging the Legislature to take a more active role and to prioritize eliminating hazardous substances rather than minimizing costs. Committee members pressed the witnesses on permit renewals, community impacts, and the pace of the safer consumer products program, while DTSC defended its progress and said further legislative collaboration may be needed on hazardous waste management and emerging waste streams.

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• I manage the customer service and outreach at the Public Disclosure Commission.
• That means I manage our customer inquiries and also our proactive outreach to help inform and educate
• On those training efforts that we've provided, it's long been a part of the PDC's outreach and compliance
• We conduct outreach to local auditors, political parties, jurisdictions, and organizations on filing

Keywords: 904, all

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• I would also ask you to communicate to the Secretary that, as a member of the Senate, that outreach as
• to every member of the Senate as we talk about the moratorium... ...that outreach to every member of
• But I would ask that the outreach with every member of the Senate, whether it's through direct communication
• , for them to... ...outreach with every member of the Senate, whether it's through direct communication
• I want to thank y'all for your outreach to let us know, you know, you all are working in all kinds of

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee first heard a presentation on the new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, a leadership and networking initiative focused on Louisiana health care challenges such as workforce shortages, rural access, chronic disease, and the economic impact of health care. Speakers described it as a cross-sector program intended to build informed leaders and support collaboration with health systems, insurers, providers, LDH, and the Louisiana Hospital Association. The committee then moved through a series of bills, generally adopting amendments and reporting measures favorably. SB 57, a nutrition/labeling bill, was amended to delay the effective date for the labeling provision until December 31, 2028, and was reported as amended. HB 62 increased membership of the Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission and was reported as amended, and HB 193 adjusted membership rules for the Sickle Cell Commission foundations and was also reported as amended. HB 815 would allow financial institutions to receive death certificates to help close accounts and avoid problems with automatic payments and federal benefit clawbacks; it was reported favorably. SB 405, which had been heard earlier, was reworked to codify LDH’s new Ascend nursing home quality initiative, including short- and long-term quality oversight goals, stakeholder involvement, internal expertise, and reporting requirements; after reconsidering prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment and reported the bill as amended. The committee also advanced several health and human services bills. HB 222 would allow Medicaid dental coverage when needed to clear a patient for another covered medical procedure, and it was reported as amended after LDH said the cost could be absorbed. HB 420 expanded DCFS background-check requirements to cover staff with access to sensitive records, and HB 475 required verbal consent before AI is used to record or transcribe a medical visit; both were reported favorably. HB 246 updated membership of the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and the council for grandparents raising grandchildren, including replacing an inactive coalition seat with the state police, and was reported as amended. HB 486 joined Louisiana to the psychology interjurisdictional compact to expand access to psychologists through telepsychology and temporary practice across state lines, and HB 574 updated outdated board names in the Mental Health Advisory Services Board statute; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee heard HB 949, which would create a licensure framework for radiologist assistants to help address radiologist shortages and improve imaging access, especially in rural areas. Testimony emphasized that RAs work under radiologist supervision and would extend capacity without replacing physicians; the bill was reported favorably. HB 584 required foster children to be provided luggage or similar items instead of trash bags when moving placements, and also corrected language in the Foster Youth Bill of Rights from “privileges” back to “rights” while extending the bill’s applicability to children from birth to age 18; it was reported as amended. The committee also reported HB 1214, which restructures certain LDH state facilities into a more unified system, and HB 1092, a technical renaming/terminology cleanup bill, both favorably. Finally, HB 203 added members from Christus Health System and Xavier University’s College of Medicine to the uterine fibroids commission and was reported favorably before the committee adjourned.

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• We're continuing this outreach across the region to ensure strong and diverse participation.
• A memo has sent out outreach materials and would be grateful if you could share them with your networks
• council members will play an important advisory and planning role in helping us think through themes, outreach
• We're continuing this outreach across the region to ensure strong and diverse participation.
• A men has sent out outreach materials and would be grateful if you could share them with your networks

Summary: The commission approved the December minutes and heard opening remarks on upcoming initiatives, including a second “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27 focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The chair also previewed planning for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, including formation of a small planning group to help select employer awardees and shape the program. A major portion of the meeting featured an update from the Attorney General’s office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts. The presentation covered lawsuits and amicus work involving higher education diversity data requests, anti-DEI funding conditions, immigration and Haiti Temporary Protected Status, NIH research grant disruptions, and Department of Education mental health training grants. Commissioners asked about possible impacts on Medicaid and whether disability is included in the federal administration’s undefined “DEI” restrictions; the AG’s office said it was monitoring Medicaid developments closely, had not seen a CMS letter at that time, and would share guidance on DEI and employment initiatives. The meeting also included a workforce and apprenticeship presentation from Undersecretary Josh Cutler and Amara Riemann. They described registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, emphasizing paid, employer-driven training, classroom instruction, wage progression, and transferable credentials. Commissioners highlighted the Bridgewater State University Excel program for neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities as a promising model and discussed the need to build similar pathways through community colleges and employer partnerships in fields such as direct support, CNA work, and other in-demand jobs. Subcommittee reports noted that the disability employment subcommittee heard from SEED and will host future presentations from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment and the Office of Veterans Affairs. The long-term services, supports, and health equity subcommittee discussed MassHealth budget pressures, a projected $3.5 billion budget gap tied to federal changes, upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes, and crisis standards of care. The executive director reported on collaboration with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, planning for the Lowell event, participation in statewide disability employment and autism advocacy work, and upcoming engagement with the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition. Commissioners also announced several honors, including awards for Regina Marshall, Jay Livingstone, and Vanna Howard.

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• Like cultural awareness, education, and outreach activities such as through traditional games or dance
• I have also outreach to tribal leaders. I have met with Judge Abbey a couple of times.
• California Tribal Families Coalition, we again are, you know, there's multiple ways that we're outreaching
• training and equipment, and then in addition to that, we also provide public education, community outreach
• Assemblymember Lackey, I didn't mention earlier, but you talk about the training and the public outreach

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> help help with some of the outreach help help with some of the outreach because<01:01:27.920><c>
• I do some outreach with the military.
• I oversee the therapy program and our outreach program.
• I oversee the therapy program and our outreach program.
• I oversee the therapy program and our outreach program.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But Madam Chair, you mentioned the outreach that you do in southern New Mexico. Yes.
• Finally, I wanted to point out the amount of STEM and other outreach we're doing.
• A STEM coordinator is needed to do a better job of outreach.
• And is it statutorily the obligation of the Spaceport to do the STEM outreach?
• We continually try to do a better job on outreach, but it is hard, and I appreciate any suggestions.

Keywords: 996, all

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• happy to work with Kua and other groups that are also supportive of this bill and work on different outreach
• You guys would ask for funding then to do the education and outreach, or is this all going to be like
• <00:02:36.280><c> on</c><00:02:36.560><c> on</c><00:02:36.720><c> different</c><00:02:36.959><c> Outreach
• </c> inuline pool on on different Outreach inuline pool on on different Outreach materials<00:02:37.920
• or is this all um going to and Outreach or is this all um going to be<00:02:46.480><c> like</c><00:02

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 345, which would establish ʻōpae ʻula as the state shrimp. The Department of Land and Natural Resources and Kua Ulu Aumo testified in strong support, saying the designation could help protect endemic shrimp in anchialine pools and increase public education and awareness. In response to questions, DLNR said it would use existing education programs, press releases, and partnerships for statewide outreach and was not seeking a separate appropriation for that purpose. Members then took up SCR 132 and SR 111, which encourage adoption of recommendations from the UN Global Plastics Treaty and the Rapa Nui Summit Declaration on climate justice and sustainable development. Greenpeace Hawaii supported the measures, arguing that plastic production is tied to fossil fuel interests and that microplastics pose serious health and environmental risks. The committee later adopted the measures with amendments, including a change from “waste hierarchy” to “zero waste hierarchy” and technical edits. The final measures, SCR 157 and SR 127, urged the state to adopt and implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. DLNR testified that it had only just reviewed the resolution but stood on its written testimony. The committee passed SCR 157 and SR 127 as is. The meeting also included a separate hearing on SCR 89 and SR 72, which would create a University of Hawaiʻi Community College pathway for meat processing. The Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the idea, citing workforce needs and local protein supply, while several members raised concerns about whether a formal educational pathway or degree requirement might unnecessarily limit entry into the field; discussion focused on whether the proposal should be more vocational and whether there is enough data on workforce demand. No final vote on those measures was shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• We adjusted our outreach to encourage the active engagement that we desire when we're working on enrollment
• We've amplified outreach efforts to support individuals applying for these services.
• We've amplified outreach efforts to support individuals applying for these services, and I'm happy to
• We've amplified outreach efforts to support individuals applying for these services, and I'm happy to
• really looking at how we can continue to make that process easier and do more communication and outreach

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee met to organize the new term, take roll, and hear introductory presentations from the six agencies under its jurisdiction: the Agency for Health Care Administration, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Department of Children and Families, Department of Elder Affairs, Department of Health, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The chair outlined the committee process, including assigning members to review agencies and make budget recommendations. Each agency head gave a high-level overview of their budget, staffing, major programs, and priorities, with recurring themes including Medicaid, long-term care, disability services, child welfare, mental health, aging services, public health, and veterans’ health care. Several agency leaders highlighted recent initiatives and funding priorities. AHCA emphasized Medicaid managed care, provider regulation, Hope Florida, hospital-at-home, and cancer-related efforts; APD discussed iBudget services, Hope Florida, a managed-care pilot, online applications, and forensic care costs; DCF focused on child protection, foster care, adult protective services, food/cash/medical assistance, mental health, and opioid treatment; Elder Affairs highlighted Alzheimer’s services, community-based senior care, guardianship, ombudsman services, and disaster outreach; DOH covered cancer innovation, maternal telehealth, cybersecurity, HIV/hepatitis/syphilis screening, and school nursing; and Veterans Affairs described benefits and health care access for veterans, long-term care, and federal reimbursement. Several speakers also raised concerns about rising costs, provider rates, disaster response, and access to services. The committee heard two public comments from disability advocates about Medicaid redeterminations affecting iBudget waiver recipients and provider payment delays. In response, AHCA and APD said they were coordinating on data sharing, early outreach, escalation processes, and efforts to reduce disenrollments and make recertification smoother. Members then asked questions about provider rates, opioid settlement spending, managed care quality measures, pediatric rare disease grants, group home transparency, senior outreach, ABA services moving into managed care, annual Medicaid recertification, veterans’ service utilization, waiting lists for elder services, and prevention spending. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

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• </c> function where it's all that outreach. function where it's all that outreach.
• So, those are the outreach and recruitment.
• </c><01:10:27.920><c> and</c> Okay, so those are the outreach and Okay, so those are the outreach and
• </c><01:10:47.720><c> and</c><01:10:47.920><c> we</c> the outreach and recruitment and we the outreach
• We provide an outreach to every school, and we leave it up to the school to determine whether or not

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So our outreach and communication with our customers didn’t start on November 1st, the beginning of open
• Actually, as early as the middle of August, we were doing targeted communication, targeted outreach to
• So our outreach and communication with our customers didn't start on November 1st, the beginning of open
• Actually, as early as the middle of August, we were doing targeted communication, targeted outreach to
• Is there an outreach effort? Oh, thank you for asking.

Summary: The committee first welcomed new DSHS Secretary Angela Ramirez, who introduced herself and described her background in public service, federal and state legislative work, and health and human services leadership. Members emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with her and noted her focus on protecting services, using strategic approaches in a tight budget environment, and improving partnerships with the Legislature. Ramirez said she wanted to keep communication open and that her priorities would be shaped by what she learns from lawmakers and agency partners. The next work session focused on the West Coast Health Alliance and the broader Governor’s Public Health Alliance. Department of Health and governor’s office staff said the West Coast alliance, involving Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii, was formed to coordinate science-based public health guidance, especially around vaccines, return-to-work guidance, and responses to federal changes. They said the alliance is intended to reduce confusion, counter misinformation, and preserve access to evidence-based recommendations, with early actions including vaccine guidance for COVID-19, flu, and RSV, a statement rejecting any vaccine-autism link, and preparation for possible ACIP changes. Members asked about workload and coordination with other regional alliances, and staff said there is informal coordination but no formal regular meetings. The committee then heard from the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange about open enrollment and the effects of federal policy changes. Exchange leaders said the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, HR1 provisions, and immigration-related eligibility changes are affecting affordability and enrollment, with some customers facing large premium increases and some counties becoming harder to serve. They reported early open-enrollment traffic increases, nearly 10,000 new sign-ups, and nearly 12,000 active coverage drops so far, while noting that many more people may disenroll later if subsidies are not extended. They also described mitigation efforts such as silver loading, Cascade Care Savings, outreach through navigators and community partners, and planning for future HR1 requirements like ending auto-renewal and adding verification steps. In the final work session, staff from the Health Care Authority and Insurance Commissioner’s office reviewed Washington’s health reform history and the state’s current affordability and access efforts. They highlighted past ACA-related coverage gains, continued work on prescription drug affordability, PBM oversight, primary care and behavioral health access, and a pending legislative proposal to preserve access to preventive services. They also discussed federal changes affecting Medicaid and the exchange, including work requirements, six-month redeterminations, and the need to coordinate across agencies to implement new rules. Members raised concerns about network adequacy, provider access, and the complexity of the health care system, while staff said they are trying to mitigate harm, simplify administration, and keep coverage and access as stable as possible.

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• grants administration, administrative costs, managing the regional arts council system, and other outreach
• Representative Lillie, we have done some outreach this past year.
• We also hired an outreach coordinator this past year and will continue to look at places where we are
• Graham line, our outreach outreach for other grant lines involved, reaching out to radio stations and
• For the festival grant line, we did outreach to various festival planners.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• recognize these species and the risk they pose is important, we use a wide variety of educational and outreach
• Some of these education and outreach tools may be well known such as the Florida Python Challenge, which
• The lionfish outreach program was started in 2014 to raise awareness about the impacts of invasive lionfish
• Also promotes the consumption and commercial market of lionfish has a traveling outreach booth and staff
• and Lee County surrounding areas have increased staffing and move left efforts there as well as outreach

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As part of the outreach efforts, we have provided guidance documents and drafted those for patients and
• </c> preparing outreach and rulemaking preparing outreach and rulemaking hearings.<00:14:08.959><c> Those
• Um as part of the outreach rulemaking.
• To touch on our outreach efforts, we have begun community engagement projects.
• </c> we are in the education and outreach we are in the education and outreach phase<02:00:18.880><c>

Bills: HB1974, HB1853, HB1973, HB1574, HB2619, HB1966, HB1643, HB1671, HB2558, HB1854, HB2173, HB1575, HB2229, HB1535, HB1978, HB2508, HB1549, HB2187, HB1550, HB1977, HB2314, HB1871, HB2319, HB1591, HB1858, HB1898, HB2372, HB1765, HB2012, HB1706, HB1962, HB1963, HB1975, HB2009, HB2083, HB2224, HB1877, HB1959, HB1626, HB1665, HB2488, HB2456, HB2548, HB2207, HB1832, HB2079, HB1985, HB1618, HB2486, HB2242, HB2045, HB1703, HB2236, HB2480, HB1976, HB2287, HB2288, HB1777, HB276, HB1660, HB1676, HB1605, HB1751, HB1967, HB2383, HB2340, HB1946, HB2268, HB1950, HB2156, HB2118, HB1859, HB1863, HB1996, HB2114, HB2423, HB2429, HB2475, HB2534, HB2545, HB1813, HB1941, HB2474, HB2583, HB1576, HB1886, HB1939, HB2540, HB2590, HB2000, HB2163, HB2386, HB1691, HB1680, HB2516, HB1993, HB2442, HB1510, HB1958, HB1692

Keywords: HB1974, hearing loss, audiology, audiologist, hearing screening, hearing aids, cochlear implants, tele-audiology, communication access, assistive technology, speech-language pathology, deafness, hard of hearing, public health, kupuna, keiki, dementia, cognitive decline, fall prevention, State Health Planning and Development Agency

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• including hiring staff, doing the training, getting all the materials, doing the enrollment and outreach
• So they could combine that funding, send someone to do referrals, to do education and outreach.
• There were over 17,000 individuals reached through community outreach in fiscal year 2021-22.
• But I just wanted to... ...outreach for immigrant legal services through family resource centers, but
• Through our in-house immigration... ...outreach for immigrant legal services through family resource

Summary: The committee heard an extensive Department of Social Services presentation on child care budget issues, including the Governor’s proposed 2026-27 budget, federal CCDF changes, Prop. 64 revenue adjustments, and a one-time $11.5 million disaster-related infrastructure grant for licensed child care facilities affected by 2025 declared disasters. DSS said federal formula updates and lower Prop. 64 revenues would reduce funding and could result in about 4,176 CCTR slots being reduced, but the department said it was working to avoid impacts to currently enrolled children. The LAO supported aligning general child care funding with lower revenues and asked for more detail on the disaster grant. Members pressed DSS and Finance on why reductions were not being backfilled and why so many awarded slots remain uncontracted or unused; DSS said delays are largely due to providers building new infrastructure, licensing, staffing, and enrollment challenges, and that some unspent funds revert to the General Fund. The committee also discussed whether some contract dollars should be shifted to vouchers and whether more flexibility should be allowed for infrastructure and expansion costs. A second panel focused on the state’s commitment to expand child care and on rate reform. DSS reported that nearly 125,000 new slots have been awarded since 2021-22, but speakers from Stanislaus County Office of Education, Parent Voices California, and the California Budget and Policy Center argued that unmet need remains large and that the system still leaves many families without access. Stanislaus County described a large local shortage of infant and toddler care and said reimbursement disparities between child care programs and state preschool create disincentives for providers. Parent Voices gave testimony about the burdens and instability families face when trying to access care, especially for survivors and low-income parents, and called for a universal, publicly funded system. The Budget Center said only about 16% of eligible children were enrolled in 2024, urged expansion across the mixed delivery system rather than concentrating investment in TK, and called for faster rate reform and new revenue. LAO estimated that bringing certain CCTR adjustment factors up to CSPP levels would cost $88 million to $131 million ongoing. Members and witnesses discussed the single rate structure, automation needs, and the need for deadlines and a ramp-up plan; DSS said the goal is to eliminate disparities, but that policy decisions are still needed before automation can proceed. The committee then reviewed several trailer bill proposals. DSS outlined a 2026-27 COLA proposal that would apply a 2.41% increase through cost-of-care-plus payments, though the department said it had inadvertently excluded CalWORKs Child Care and the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program and would revise the proposal; LAO recommended making the COLA methodology uniform across programs. DSS also proposed replacing the market rate survey with the federally approved alternative methodology on a triennial schedule, limiting temporary absences in family child care homes to 20% of monthly hours, defining excessive unexplained absences as more than 30 days in a year, and aligning family fee deductions with new federal requirements so providers receive the full voucher value. Members generally supported the temporary absence change and asked about implementation timing for the family fee deduction, with DSS saying it was in contact with Riverside County. The committee also heard a brief update on the Early Childhood Policy Council reappropriation, which would extend unused funds through June 30, 2028 because prior costs came in higher than expected.