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• <02:34:41.200> fund 17E the major medical insurance fund 17E the major medical insurance fund
• Insurance: 10,639. Unfunded liability: 122,988,967,431,782,266.
• Insurance 12 unfunded liability 13: 2,378,384. Amortization payments: 14165,911.
• Indirect cost assessment. insurance at 1082 B23 921 I 10 unfunded insurance at 1082 B23 921 I 10 unfunded
• Insurance: $10,131,658. Unfunded liability: $12,896. Amortization payment: $71,355.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I'm one of the commissioners for the oversight commission.
• This requires infrastructure, training, and insurance coverage.
• This requires infrastructure, training, and insurance coverage.
• This requires infrastructure, training, and insurance coverage.
• This is not to put down our state film commissioner or our city film commissioner, but they've had 20

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We also met with Commissioner John Marasco.
• <00:34:17.440> John We also met with Commissioner John We also met with Commissioner John
• The<00:34:31.919> commissioner<00:34:32.720> confirmed<00:34:33.280> that The commissioner
• confirmed that The commissioner confirmed that expanding<00:34:34.000> our<00:34:34.159> gold
• rate be lower in wouldn't the insurance rate be lower in states<01:02:02.960> that<01:02:03.280

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• like administrative data sets and insur like administrative data sets and how<00:28:21.399> many<
• you know there there's other insurers you know there there's other ways<00:28:26.880> we<00:28
• Medicaid in New Hampshire, but insurers in general?
• American Academy pet itions or insurers American Academy pet itions or insurers like<04:29:44.479
• are more likely to have circumcision than those on private insurance.

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• , those people show up at hospitals and their care is paid for by people who have other kinds of insurance
• We never worry about insurance.
• We never worry about insurance.
• We never worry about insurance.
• We never worry about insurance.

Bills: HF1925

Keywords: nurse licensure, multistate license, healthcare, public safety, interstate compact, nursing regulation, 1183, house

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• I'm the Deputy Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Labor.
• office of professional lens insurance office of professional lens insurance certification<01:28:
• Who insures them? Yeah.
• <01:44:28.400> Who<01:44:28.639> insures retired doing pro bono work?
• Who insures retired doing pro bono work? Who insures them?<01:44:29.520> Yeah.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• can just answer, was whether or not an individual could be in a process of receiving unemployment insurance
• can just answer, was whether or not an individual could be in a process of receiving unemployment insurance
• process of receiving<00:57:02.520> um<00:57:02.640> unemployment<00:57:03.240> insurance
• <00:57:04.039> and receiving um unemployment insurance and receiving um unemployment insurance
• The Deputy Commissioner told me this should be a very straightforward, easy bill to do a fiscal analysis

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The commissioner shall provide for travel-type design permits, which shall be visibly displayed on the

Bills: LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507

Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy

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• Expanded unemployment insurance to pay hourly workers during non-student contact months will cost nearly
• Expanded unemployment insurance to pay hourly workers during non-student contact months will cost nearly
• Senator Duckworth asked whether the assistant commissioner from MDE was present.
• Senator Duckworth asked whether the assistant commissioner from MDE was present.
• Bobby Burnham, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Teaching and Learning at the Department of Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Education Policy Committee met under a co-chair arrangement and heard opening remarks emphasizing civility, direct testimony from school leaders, and a focus on whether state policy is meeting student needs in the least intrusive and most cost-effective way. Chair Coleman asked testifiers to keep remarks brief and policy-focused, and the committee began with a series of superintendents describing local budget pressures and the cumulative impact of state mandates. Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Corey McIntyre said the district, the state’s largest, is serving about 37,000 students and faces a roughly $26 million deficit even after major reductions, including cutting about $44 million and roughly 250 central office jobs. He cited rising costs tied to compensation, special education and multilingual cross-subsidies, unemployment, paid leave, READ Act implementation, student/staff safety and K-3 discipline requirements, and transportation, saying the district still faces about $50 million in mandate-related shortfalls and may need to reduce class size and student supports. Senator Kunesh responded that summer unemployment claims are paid from a separate state budget line, not the district general fund, and asked about paid leave costs; McIntyre and the chair clarified the district’s concern was the possibility of future costs if state funding ends. Prior Lake-Savage Superintendent Michael Thomas said district revenues are rising only about 2.5% to 3% while expenses are growing 5% or more, driven by inflation and vendor costs. He argued that the state’s inflationary funding tie should be maintained, and asked for an increase in local optional aid of $250 per pupil and more flexibility for districts that struggle to pass local levies. Minnetonka Superintendent David Law argued that schools are being asked to absorb broader community burdens, including food and mental health needs, while still being judged on academics and graduation; he said REACT funding fell short, forcing the district to shift reading funds to staff development, and urged the committee not to roll mandates forward without funding. Fergus Falls Superintendent Jeff Drake said expanded unemployment, earned sick and safe time, and paid family leave are creating staffing and budget challenges for rural districts, estimating unemployment costs could reach $240,000 annually and sick and safe time about $25,000, with added difficulty recruiting support staff and substitutes. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• office would be engaged in an audit of the Employment Development Department and its unemployment insurance
• Maybe your commissioners. I have no idea whose problem it is, but it is your agency's job.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar. Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked. After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.

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• It does not help Floridians struggling with insurance and housing affordability.
• how it ends up, what happens, but it's most important that you have your council, commission, commissioners

Summary: The committee took up several claims bills first and reported both favorably without debate. SB 20, relating to relief of J.N., a minor, would pay the remaining $400,000 of a $600,000 settlement after an 11-year-old was injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk with a known defect; SB 14, relating to the estate of Pineal Januier, would authorize payment of the remaining $1.7 million of a $2 million settlement after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. Both bills were supported by the sponsors and the Senate Special Master’s favorable recommendations, and both passed on roll call votes. The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, both by Senator Avila, which would create a new property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead residential property for more than six months in order to encourage more affordable rental housing. Local governments, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, impacts on public safety and services, and uncertainty for local budgets; several senators also questioned whether landlords would pass savings on to renters and whether the measure would worsen density and parking issues. Despite the opposition, both measures were reported favorably after the sponsor said the bills would be refined and revised. SB 674, by Senator Wright, was reported favorably with support from property appraisers who said it would let them budget and pay hiring or retention bonuses, similar to authority already given to tax collectors, to help compete for specialized staff. CS for CS SB 268, by Senator Jones, also passed after an amendment adding congressional members; the bill would create a public-records exemption for certain home-address information for elected officials, and debate centered on balancing transparency with safety after members described death threats and harassment. The committee then approved SB 100, by Senator Fine, which would bar government buildings from displaying flags representing political viewpoints and allow active or retired military or National Guard members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag; the bill drew extensive opposition from transparency, civil rights, and LGBTQ advocates who argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride flags, while supporters said government should not endorse political messages. Finally, CS for SB 1664, by Senator Trumbull, was reported favorably after a strike-all amendment. The bill would require voter reapproval every eight years for certain local discretionary taxes, including tourist development taxes and some local option taxes, unless pledged to revenue bonds. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the lodging industry opposed it, saying the measure would create uncertainty, threaten tourism marketing and beach restoration funding, and make long-term infrastructure and debt planning difficult. Senator Trumbull argued the proposal simply gives voters a recurring chance to decide whether they still support the taxes and the projects they fund.

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• I'm also a board-appointed commissioner on the LA County Probation Oversight Commission and an occasional
• This bill prevents property owners from adjusting rents, even as their costs, like property taxes, insurance

Summary: The committee heard several public safety-related bills. AB 383 by Assembly Member Davies would expand and clarify firearm restrictions tied to juvenile adjudications, allow certain minor firearm possession for hunting or training with guardian approval, and authorize warrants in some domestic violence-related firearm surrender situations. Supporters, including a district attorney representative, argued it would close gaps in existing law and improve public safety; opponents said it would over-criminalize youth and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 400 by Assembly Member Pacheco would require law enforcement K-9 units to meet statewide POST standards covering training, use of force, and handler skills. Supporters said the bill would create consistency, accountability, and safer deployments; opponents argued the standards were inadequate and would legitimize harmful canine practices. After debate over whether the bill expanded canine use or simply standardized it, the committee approved AB 400 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 380 by Assembly Member Gonzalez would extend price-gouging protections during emergencies, including for hotels, food, essential goods and services, and commercial property, and would remove the 12-month lease limit loophole for rent gouging. Supporters said the bill responds to wildfire-related exploitation and provides clarity for disaster victims; business and landlord groups warned it could amount to commercial rent control and create uncertainty for future emergencies. The author said he would continue working on amendments, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 358 by Assembly Member Alvarez would create a narrow exception to Cal-ECPA so law enforcement could inspect tracking or surveillance devices found in a person’s home, vehicle, or property with the finder’s consent. Supporters said the change would help stalking and domestic violence victims preserve evidence quickly; privacy advocates argued warrants and existing emergency exceptions already cover these situations. The chair proposed narrowing the language to “tracking or surveillance device,” and the bill was held on call after an initial roll with only three votes in favor. The transcript also began AB 247, which would raise pay for incarcerated hand crew firefighters, with testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters in support, but the discussion was not completed in the excerpt.

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• He was then commissioner of veterans affairs for the state of New York.
• He was then commissioner of veterans affairs for the state of New York.
• He was then commissioner of veterans affairs for the state of New York.
• :30.880> health odds are they'll actually get health odds are they'll actually get health insurance
• paid for by their employer or insurance paid for by their employer or because<00:29:34.080> they're

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It is important because the AFT teachers union and the AFL-CIO filed suit against Commissioner Edelblute
• 44:01.120> against and the AFL CIO filed suit against and the AFL CIO filed suit against commissioner
• Edelblute<05:44:02.958> and<05:44:03.120> a<05:44:03.360> federal commissioner
• Edelblute and a federal commissioner Edelblute and a federal judge's<05:44:04.240> ruling<05:

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• Uh, health insurance costs could go up related to it, but it has my favorite word in it: may instead
• Um, and there was one little issue in there that the bankers and the commissioner didn't really solve
• So, for all of you insurance department.
• <00:45:42.680> More<00:45:42.920> wounds insurance risk pools.
• More wounds insurance risk pools.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• offering land within a small land subdivision for sale or lease, to notify the state real estate commissioner
• Well, paychecks will continue to be deducted for taxes, retirement contribution, insurance, and charities
• Payroll deduction is an automated zero-cost tool used for everything from insurance to charities.
• Insurers are starting to drop their cancer support because it's so costly for firemen, so we have to
• because of our property tax system, persistent extreme temperatures will likely increase homeowner insurance

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2062, HB2100, HB2118, HB2165, HB2258, HB2327, HB2397, HB2445, HB2460, HB2641, HB2745, HB2876, HB2917, HB4011, HB4049, HB4056, HB4087, HCR2013, HCR2016, HCR2040, HCR2044, HCR2048, HCR2056

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use

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• Jamie Amamoto, on behalf of the Insurance Division.
• Next, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Insurance Division.
• Jamie Amamoto, on behalf of the Insurance Division.
• Jamie Amamoto, on behalf of the Insurance Division.
• I'm appearing on behalf of the commissioners of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, who are in support

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 1957, relating to safe entryways, would create enforcement procedures in large cities to prevent personal property from blocking private doorways or entrances. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended moving the offense to the criminal code, adding clearer definitions to avoid vagueness, and including notice, inventory, storage, and property-disposition procedures to address constitutional concerns. No other testimony was offered and no questions were raised. HB 25003/HB 253, relating to fireworks, would expand civil asset forfeiture for certain fireworks offenses, revise the definition of aerial device, and clarify air-delivery offenses. The Attorney General supported the bill but suggested removing the 25-pound weight threshold to avoid unequal treatment of similar offenses. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity for evolving fireworks investigations and prosecutions. The committee took no action during testimony. HB 2137, relating to artificial intelligence, would prohibit certain harmful uses of realistic AI-generated digital imitations, require disclosures, and create civil remedies and fines. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the bill, while the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women opposed it on First Amendment grounds. The Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, and SAG-AFTRA also opposed the bill but said they preferred a different framework, the federal “No Fakes” model, and were willing to work with the committee on amendments. The Attorney General had suggested constitutional amendments, which the chair said would be considered later. The committee also heard HB 2198 on prediction markets, with the Honolulu prosecutor strongly supporting inclusion of prediction markets in the gambling definition because of concerns about speculative betting on events and national security-related outcomes. HB 1511 on consumer protection drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and the Insurance Division, with OCP proposing clearer disclosure for license and registration renewal solicitations. HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution received supportive comments from the Real Estate Commission and CI. HB 1642 on crypto kiosks drew strong support from OCP and AARP Hawaii for a ban on kiosks accepting U.S. currency, but opposition from Hill Ventures, which argued for regulation and guardrails instead of a ban. HB 1753 on social media account deletion received supportive comments from DCCA on clarifying deletion of unique identifiers and inferences. HB 1654 on anonymous complaints against public employees drew strong opposition from the Attorney General over implementation and due process concerns, while the Government Employees Association supported it as a way to screen baseless complaints; the committee then moved on to HB 1659 on collective bargaining, with testimony beginning as the transcript ended.

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• <03:30:12.760> of 139 she she says ask the commissioner of 139 she she says ask the commissioner
• It says the commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this paragraph.
• It says the commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this paragraph.
• Commissioner, do you know what the terms are?
• Commissioner, I don't have it in front of me, but I know the genesis of it.

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Summary: The committee met to continue work on House Bill 2, with the chair saying the goal was to finish the bill as given by the governor, though additional amendments were expected. Members first discussed the bail section and agreed to hold it for later because a separate House bail bill was expected on Thursday and could have significant county cost impacts. They also generally accepted the proposed reorganization of positions between Fish and Game, DNCR, and the Department of Environmental Services, but noted the need to review effective dates and funding details, including a possible double appropriation of $275,000 for a scientist position already funded in HB 1. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on environmental review and native plant-related sections moving functions from DNCR to DES. Members discussed changing the rulemaking timeline from 180 days to 90 days, and clarifying that “begin” means the public hearing stage. They also reviewed how fee revenue would shift between agencies in HB 1 so the budget impact would be net zero. The committee indicated it would prepare amendments reflecting these changes and revisit them at a later vote. The longest discussion concerned the boathouse provisions. Members debated whether the new definitions and construction standards were appropriate in a budget bill, with one member arguing they should be in a separate bill, while others said the provisions were urgent because of a lawsuit and the lack of clear guardrails. Concerns included the February 20, 2025 effective date, which some thought might be retroactive, the detailed limits on what may be stored in a boathouse, and a fee increase that some felt could discourage homeowners from seeking permits. The committee also questioned whether the fee structure should be tiered for smaller projects and whether permit-by-notification projects should be exempted. No final votes were taken on these sections during the discussion; instead, members agreed to seek legal and policy answers and to return with amendments and public hearing input before voting.

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• I'm Adam Crapo, the assistant commissioner at the Department of Environmental Services.
• We have obviously the commissioner is Robert Scott, and then we have four separate divisions.
• [clears throat] The assistant commissioner mentioned this in terms of auction proceeds.
• We're going to blame the assistant<00:37:40.880> commissioner.
• Um um when's my assistant commissioner. Um um when's my review?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• c> In House Bill 1280, the commission membership outlined in section 2A through K includes the commissioner
• 00:17:16.799> K<00:17:17.520> includes<00:17:17.839> the<00:17:18.079> commissioner
• <00:17:18.480> of through K includes the commissioner of through K includes the commissioner
• Um, and I would love to see, and I know it's starting under Commissioner... each individual family.
• Um, it's a bipartisan group where we've met with the commissioner and produced a set of questions that

Keywords: 1189, house, all