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• Teacher prep programs.
• Do you know if this program will be a year-round program potentially for those students that are retained
• Thank you for that program.
• This program, or why do they need an additional $1,500? The program, the $3,000 is a stipend.
• You probably can't build a transitional program.

Bills: SB1778, SB1570, SB134, SB1966, SB1636, SB1725, SB1726, SB259, SB504, SB592, SB2030, SB1572, SB843, SB1242, SB1255, SB1262, SB1264, SB1286, SB1581, SB1290, SB1316, SB1319, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1400, SB1427, SB1436, SB1461, SB1496, SB1509, SB1534, SB1553, SB904, SB1592, SB1645, SB1684, SB1767, SB1772, SB1813, SB1894, SB1928, SB1946, SB1980, SB2040, SB2060, SB2061

Keywords: reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations

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• Don't try and pinpoint one program and say, let's just sock it to that program, but let's take a little
• So then I'm curious, how much do we plan to cut the launch program?
• Don't try and pinpoint one program and say, let's just sock it to that program, but let's take a little
• tax credit they get back for this program.
• So then I'm curious, how much do we plan to cut the launch program?

Keywords: 989, all

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• c> integrity,</c><00:04:06.239><c> Judge</c> director of program integrity, Judge director of program
• and they couldn't get on for the program and they couldn't get on the<00:43:19.040><c> program</c><00
• Uh so uh is is much leave program.
• That very often when we set up programs, and I'm including the housing stabilization services program
• That very often when we set up programs, and I'm including the housing stabilization services program

Keywords: 1183, house

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• programs, I would say, are three.
• programs, I would say, are three.
• of those programs.
• of those programs.
• programs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• program.
• Are you referring to like the fortified programs? Yeah, fortified programs.
• The BOOT program.
• So as part of the BEAD program, as I mentioned, that's a technology-neutral program, right?
• might be, what the goals of the program in the office were in announcing such a program.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So the program got a shot in the arm by the 1988 passage of SB 34.
• The interventions program was mostly for maintaining levees.
• The point is for California to, through CDFW, establish a program.
• So pushing on saying we need state resources, we need a program.
• This is the first step of creating this program.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• My question is, what's the track record for the existing program?
• What's the track record for the existing program?
• This program is being penalized for agency inaction, not for any failure of the program itself.
• So, a couple of decades of the program.
• Is the Attorney General aware of this program?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Committee members supporting programs the Pueblo designs and controls.
• Purchases—the USDA canceled the program.
• All of our programs in Indian communities have good details.
• Any lending program.
• The Johnson O'Malley program is a funded program that helps provide education for our students and the

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• I'm Doctor Sarah Dents, principal program evaluator with your LFC.
• The hospital's just barely got this program up and running with Medicaid program.
• So that's a little bit different than some of these other programs.
• and it's we don't see it as this program has failed.
• it's a good program that it's not being implemented properly.

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• it was concluded that the board's prior diversion program was not being effective.
• Other states programs have shown them to be effective.
• Because my SSI program is taxes.
• In this day and age of fentanyl, these programs save lives.
• I understand the importance of investing in youth programs.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> the second year of the Medicaid program. the second year of the Medicaid program.
• The theory of the program was program.
• program past this year.
• </c> above the continuing the wick program. above the continuing the wick program.
• </c> fund these two programs? fund these two programs?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes. Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion. The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.

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• And so I think on all... ...in CET programs.
• So we have a variety of programs.
• So we have a variety of programs.
• One of them is being our minor decoy program where we send minors into, of programs.
• And so that program is free.

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments, bill referrals, rule waiver requests, and floor acknowledgments. The committee approved multiple non-appearance appointments, including Peter Briar-T to the Southern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, several appointees to the Acupuncture Board, Roy Mathur to the Board of Pilot Commissioners, and Davina Hurt to the California Water Commission; the Water Commission appointment drew a 3-2 vote. The committee also approved bill referrals, two rule waiver requests allowing guests on the Senate floor on March 16 and March 23, and floor acknowledgments, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Afterward, the committee returned to the earlier appointment of Peter Briar-T and added it to the record by roll call. The committee then heard testimony from Lillian Corral, nominated to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Corral emphasized her background as a Colombian-born immigrant and first-generation college graduate, and said her priorities would include helping students navigate a changing economy shaped by AI, improving data and digital infrastructure, supporting Vision 2030 goals, and expanding pathways to jobs. Senators questioned her about community college bachelor’s degrees, achievement gaps, dual enrollment, staffing, and her work at New America and the Open Technology Institute, focusing on privacy, student safety, age verification, TikTok, and financial aid fraud. Corral said safety and security should come first, that she supports privacy and technically feasible verification tools, and that the community college system is using identity verification, AI tools, and human review to reduce fraud. The committee voted 3-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate. The committee also heard from Paul Tupi, nominated to lead the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Tupi described a career in law enforcement and ABC enforcement and said he would focus on public trust, timely licensing, licensee education, community responsiveness, and accountability when alcohol-related harms occur. Senators asked about enforcement against sales to minors, alcohol-related traffic deaths, delivery compliance, agency responsiveness, fund stability, and potential policy changes such as entertainment zones and cocktails-to-go. Tupi outlined ABC’s decoy, shoulder-tap, delivery decoy, and TRACE programs, and said the department also works with local agencies through grants and training. Supporters from the alcohol policy, wine, brewing, and former ABC legal communities praised his open-door approach and enforcement focus. The committee unanimously approved his nomination to move to the full Senate for confirmation.

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• And I will put in the record later today a list of programs.
• The freeze on funding affects vital programs, including suicide prevention programs.
• The program last year.
• The FOX suicide prevention program that was mentioned...
• And there was a mention of the electronics record program.

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• like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
• As a reminder, please programs.
• /c><01:04:02.400><c> is</c> program and so that program is program and so that program is unaffected<
• </c> of the program is about $24,000. of the program is about $24,000.
• WIC is not just a program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we simply stated in L12 that if the program runs out of gifts, grants, and donations, the program
• the program... ...responsible office to manage the program from the Department of Human Services to
• programs.
• Service program.
• Comply with the plan establishing the program. Under the establishing the program.

Keywords: 981, all

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• So the program partners with social services agencies statewide to enroll people in the program, and
• So the program partners with social services agencies statewide to enroll people in the program, and
• On the one hand, how great that we have a program in the state and about 38 states have a similar program
• So the program partners with social services agencies statewide to enroll people in the program, and
• </c> program like that. I'd say pretty bad. program like that. I'd say pretty bad.

Bills: HF1151, HF1239, HF1240, HF2020, HF2514, HF2515, HF2451

Keywords: Compensation Council, salaries, state officials, judicial compensation, legislative process, public funds, misuse, law enforcement, accountability, state government, legislative auditor, compliance, transparency, retirement benefits, health insurance, dependents, state employees, Medicare, legislative studies, government oversight

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• The training benefits program provides unemployment insurance benefits. Benefits Program.
• The actual program, which was fine with us.
• Enter into the ACP program, you have to rent a home.
• We have a program that allows folks in that program to actually purchase a home while remaining...
• We have a program that allows folks in that program to actually purchase a home while keeping that.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with House Bill 2333, which would expand protections for elected officials, candidates, executive state officers, election officials, and criminal justice participants by allowing address confidentiality, redacting campaign and property records, increasing some penalties for threats, and authorizing security assessments and reimbursement for personal security measures. The prime sponsor and supporters described rising political violence and personal threats, while opponents and agency staff raised concerns about implementation, constitutional issues, public-records transparency, costs, and whether the bill would actually prevent determined actors from finding addresses through other sources. The Secretary of State’s office, county officials, and the Public Disclosure Commission said the bill would create major logistical and fiscal challenges, while prosecutors, judges, and advocacy groups testified that the protections were needed for safety and retention in public service. House Bill 2176 would make collaborative drug therapy agreements confidential under the Public Records Act except when the agreement is the basis for a disciplinary action, in which case only relevant information would be disclosed with personal information redacted. The sponsor and supporters, including pharmacists, physicians, and reproductive-health advocates, said the bill would protect clinicians from harassment and out-of-state targeting while preserving accountability for misconduct. News media representatives and open-government advocates said the underlying agreements should remain accessible only in limited circumstances and emphasized the balance between privacy and transparency. Committee members also discussed how the bill would affect access to the agreements and the scope of disclosure. House Bill 2120 would eliminate two JLARC reporting requirements: the biennial report on municipal lodging-tax revenues and the periodic evaluation of the training benefits program. The bill’s sponsor and JLARC leadership described it as a cost-saving measure that would free staff for other audits, while the hospitality industry supported tourism funding but warned that the lodging-tax report provides useful oversight and accountability. The committee also received staff briefings on House Bill 2244, which would implement multiple Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee recommendations by changing confidentiality rules in 13 areas, including grand jury reports, accident reports, driver case records, certain health and social-service records, corporate interrogatories, family court files, and other records.

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• , two additional programs are pending, and three existing Second Chance Pell programs are transitioning
• That will be conducted for each program during the second year of a program.
• program.
• And I think the Acadia program in Spokane at one of the reentry centers is a really cool program.
• And I think the Acadia program in Spokane at one of the reentry centers is a really cool program.

Summary: The committee began with a Department of Corrections update focused on agency culture, staff safety, reentry, and health services. Secretary Tim Lang highlighted DOC’s “Washington Way” approach, expanded visitation reforms, safety summits, community-corrections sanction changes, education and transportation improvements, partial confinement expansion, and efforts to increase volunteer and peer-led programming. Assistant Secretaries Danielle Armbruster and David Flynn described progress on Pell Grant implementation, reentry transportation, partial confinement, behavioral health standards, HIPAA compliance, the 1115 Medicaid waiver, telehealth expansion, and budget requests for opioid use disorder treatment, close-custody capacity, and staffing relief. Members asked about veterans’ units, telehealth for substance use treatment, women’s placement on the east side, correctional industries, and firefighting training. The new Office of Correction Ombuds director, Jeremiah Bourgeois, then outlined the office’s mission and limited resources, saying he would focus on the most serious complaints and continue building accountability with DOC. He described recent OCO reports, including findings of excessive force at the women’s prison, and said DOC had agreed to implement all recommendations. He also noted a new process for referring possible criminal misconduct to DOC leadership and law enforcement. Committee members praised the DOC-OCO partnership and Bourgeois’s appointment. The committee then heard Senate Bill 5895, which would add a new basis for extraordinary medical placement when DOC cannot meet an incarcerated person’s basic medical care needs. Senator Saldana said the bill is intended to provide a compassionate, workable path for people with serious or end-of-life medical needs while maintaining public safety. Testifiers in support included family members, Disability Rights Washington, and the League of Women Voters, who said the current EMP process is too restrictive and rarely results in release. DOC testified that it supports the EMP framework but has concerns about the bill’s definition of “basic medical care.” A former DOC physician suggested extending the qualifying time period and adding “approximately” to the language. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5873, which would expand escorted leaves of absence to include reentry-focused outings and broaden the family definition for funeral or bedside visits. Senator Wilson said the bill is meant to support a “slow release” and better prepare people for community reentry. DOC supported the concept, and witnesses from public defense, DOC reentry, and Amend said escorted reentry outings are consistent with evidence-based and international correctional practices. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5945, which would limit persistent offender sentencing to convictions occurring after age 18 and require resentencing for affected people. Supporters argued the bill aligns with youth brain-development research and would address racial disparities; opponents, including prosecutors, victim advocates, and sheriffs’ representatives, said it would reopen painful cases, undermine finality, and impose costs. The hearing on that bill was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• Why full program access matters. The Omni is key to our strategy.
• This program includes wholesalers as eligible entities to apply to the program, and wholesalers are responsible
• As you just heard, this bill creates a pilot program that.
• I'm proud to say that our Allro Dad program is doing just that.
• , and the Targeted appraisal Review Program.

Bills: HB249

Keywords: real property, ad valorem tax, tax appraisal, property value limitation, real estate taxation, property ownership

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• </c> multi-layered anti-fraud program. multi-layered anti-fraud program.
• ,</c> insurance program, insurance program, uh<00:26:47.080><c> as</c><00:26:47.240><c> well</c><00:26
• service programs, Medicaid programs, or state grants, is not acceptable.
• :26:18.840><c> programs,</c><01:26:19.320><c> or</c> service programs, Medicaid programs, or service
• </c> report on the behavioral grant program. report on the behavioral grant program.

Keywords: 1183, house