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• And for all of us, it was an initiation.
• health program, and included in that proposal is tribal liaison support to support more tribal-led initiatives
• funding and resources, and to update and integrate efforts on Alzheimer's and dementia programs and initiatives
• And that's at least my initial reaction or concern.
• If you look on paper, it appears that Connecticut was able to implement this shift. in remarkable time

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• Rogaine and Viagra were initially used for blood pressure, but now they're used for hair loss and other
• Wellbutrin was initially prescribed for depression, and now it's used for other purposes.
• Aspirin was initially used for pain.
• Cortisone was initially used for skin inflammation, and now it's used for relieving stress.
• Members are waiting for the amendment to appear. Thanks. Thanks, everybody. Thank you.

Bills: HB25, HB48, HB149, HB254, HB26, HB192, HCR3, HCR4, HCR5, HCR6, HCR8, HCR14, HCR16, HR1, HR2, HR3, HR4, HR6, HR7, HR8, HR9, HR12, HR11, HR13, HR14, HR15, HR16, HR20, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR45, HR48, HR49, HR51, HR52, HR55, HR56, HR57, HR59, HR60, HR61, HR62, HR63, HR64, HR65, HR66, HR70, HR71, HR72, HR74, HCR2, HCR7, HR10, HR21, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HR39, HR40, HR42, HR43, HR44, HR46, HR47, HR50, HR53, HR54, HR67, HR69, HR75, HCR 5, HCR 6, HCR 8, HCR 14, HCR 16, HR 1, HR 3, HR 4, HR 6, HR 7, HR 8, HR 9, HR 12, HR 11, HR 13, HR 14, HR 15, HR 16, HR 20, HR 22, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 28, HR 29, HR 30, HR 31, HR 32, HR 33, HR 45, HR 48, HR 49, HR 51, HR 52, HR 55, HR 56, HR 57, HR 59, HR 60, HR 61, HR 62, HR 63, HR 64, HR 65, HR 66, HR 70, HR 71, HR 72, HR 74, HCR 7, HR 10, HR 21, HR 35, HR 36, HR 37, HR 38, HR 39, HR 40, HR 42, HR 43, HR 44, HR 46, HR 47, HR 50, HR 53, HR 54, HR 67, HR 69, HB 25, HB 48, HB 149, HB 254, HB 26, HB 192

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert

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• Protesters have appeared at some of our legislative hearings.
• On the building side, while initiatives like the equitable building decarbonization program are set to
• I think it gels well with a lot of other initiatives that other members, myself included, are working
• Housing Finance Authority's Housing Preservation Pilot Program and the United Housing Los Angeles Initiative
• not be permitted because it is not the full legal name of the agency nor does it contain the full initials

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later. The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral. Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.

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• I was told that they actually received about $1.1 million less than they were initially expecting.
• One of your initiatives that you spoke about was reducing admissions and readmissions.
• We've also worked with the department to make some adjustments from the initial allocation.
• how that was going and then we've also worked with the department to make some adjustments from the initial
• I regularly appear before county commissions and talk with them about some of the needs.

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee held a panel discussion on Florida’s mental health and substance abuse system, with representatives from DCF, AHCA, two managing entities, and two providers describing how the state’s behavioral health network is funded and operated. Members focused on the implementation of prior legislative investments, especially the $50 million in recurring funding from Representative Maney’s bill and the earlier $126 million community behavioral health appropriation. Witnesses said the newer funds were used mainly for crisis beds, discharge planning, outpatient services, regional collaboratives, and a USF Marchman Act report, while the larger behavioral health appropriation supported CAT, FACT, FIT, forensic teams, residential and outpatient services, and crisis care, with most dollars going directly to services and only a small share to administration. A major theme was access to crisis care and the role of mobile response teams, 988, and central receiving facilities in diverting people from Baker Act admissions and reducing readmissions. DCF and providers said mobile response teams have expanded, are being used to de-escalate crises and connect people to care, and have shown strong diversion results and reductions in Baker Acts in some regions. Members also asked about waitlists, children in crisis, and how to handle people without housing or support; providers said discharge planning is individualized but often constrained by homelessness, transportation, and a lack of safe placements, and several witnesses identified housing as one of the biggest barriers to recovery and stability. The committee also examined provider sustainability, reimbursement, and funding gaps. Witnesses described delays caused by contract timing, cost allocation rules, and Medicaid reimbursement rates that do not always keep pace with labor and operating costs, especially for smaller providers and rural networks. DCF and AHCA said managing entities can provide advances, retroactive rate adjustments, and technical assistance, and that Medicaid managed care plans have network standards and complaint/dispute processes. Members raised concerns about a reported $7 million loss in federal non-sustainable funds, provider closures, and whether there is a formal ombudsman process for disputes; DCF said the federal reductions were known and tied to one-time funds, and that the department generally handles provider issues informally while working with managing entities to preserve continuity of care.

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• By moving forward many of the initiatives authored and supported by members of this committee, first
• Released, there were 1.7 million that appeared on various sensors, cameras, and things like that that
• So the incentives were there before because When they initially created these under the Normal Controlled
• The initial language that came out was just pure scheduling language.
• Yes, so the myths that were there were initially that there would be people that were in... incarcerated

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• But certainly we have appeared at different conferences and things like that in the past, you know, to
• Um, and so our appearance at that is going to be absolutely vital to making sure that everybody on the
• Um, and so our appearance at that is going to be absolutely vital to making sure that everybody on the
• Um, and so our appearance at that is going to be absolutely vital to making sure that everybody on the
• investigations and could have initiated investigations and could have initiated its<01:18:47.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , or would you, you know, kind of rather defer that now, keep things stable, predictable, uh, as appeared
• , uh, as appeared on their their<00:50:56.000> award<00:50:56.319> letters<00:50:56.800
• Additionally, tuition increased higher than what was initially reported to us as it would be.
• reported to us than what was initially reported to us as<00:51:52.240> it<00:51:52.400> would
• The Office of Cannabis Management had an initial $40 million investment to create it, and I think its

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Speaker, and what do you call it when it appears to me that there is a deliberate systemic effort to
• call<00:22:34.720> it<00:22:34.960> when<00:22:35.200> it<00:22:35.440> appears
• and what do you call it when it appears and what do you call it when it appears to<00:22:36.000>
• He worked initially as a mail clerk and took every opportunity to advance his education and training,
• applicants, Beaverton's bold initiatives applicants, Beaverton's bold initiatives reimagines<07:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• But as scrutiny around rebates increased, the profit model appears to have shifted.
• Right now we're focused on six initially. But then the question is, is there a business activity?
• We're focused on six initially.
• This is based on our initial work that we did over the past 10 months because we didn't want to come
• A lot of my initial preamble, everyone else stole the thunder, so I'll skip over a bit.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So the initial request was roughly for $1.4 million.
• I need to know if we are supposed to initiate that and a bullet point of step by step.
• I need to know if we are supposed to initiate that and a bullet point of step by step.
• coste effective for us as we initially coste effective for us as we initially thought<02:47:55.520
• <03:28:04.760> it ago was the ones that initiated it ago was the ones that initiated it rewrote

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• He began competing in marathons in 2012 and has made eight appearances in Boston.
• and has competing in marathons in 2012 and has made<00:07:15.440> eight<00:07:16.000> appearances
• <00:07:18.000> The made eight appearances in Boston.
• The made eight appearances in Boston.
• At a time when it appears we need taxes.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• He said it is all about what is good for the students, but in some cases it appears that does not always
• /c><02:09:06.159> some<02:09:06.320> cases<02:09:06.639> it<02:09:06.880> appears
• He said they have added the RAISE Act, which is adding a lot more money, and a number of other initiatives
• Fearful that the funding promised the restoration of the Capitol would not appear if the legislature
• You know the Pharisees, they had an outward appearance of righteousness.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• One thing is, Mass Winds will establish something called the Global Mass Initiative.
• The bill lowers the cost of starting a new business by reducing the initial LLC filing fee from $500,
• Each year, this division initiates administrative dissolution projects against LLCs who fail to file
• Great initiative, so you do represent the interests of everyone, just kind of plugging them in for any
• We've supported housing initiatives and invested local resources. We've adopted zoning changes.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules. Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts. Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.

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• <00:01:42.640> license Optometry exam for initial license Optometry exam for initial license
• > an<00:04:25.720> emergency The board initially filed an emergency The board initially
• At the time the regulation was initially At the time the regulation was initially filed,<00:05:08.360
• psychometrically validated for initial psychometrically validated for initial licensing<00:25:16.160
• initial licensing. initial licensing.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee considered an emergency regulation from the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, 201 KAR 5021E, along with a staff amendment to conform the text to KRS Chapter 13A. The regulation was described as implementing an Attorney General opinion and a review of optometrists licensed during the 2020–2023 period when alternative testing and waivers were used during the COVID-19 era. The board explained that the rule requires affected licensees to complete specified examinations or an alternative certification before renewing in 2027, and that it now removes the OEBC Canadian exam as a future pathway while preserving recognition of OEBC results submitted during the period when that option was in effect. The staff amendment was approved without objection. Testimony was sharply divided. Board representatives and the Attorney General’s office said the regulation is needed to protect public health and to bring the licensure review into the formal administrative process. They said the NBEO Part 3 exam is the nationally recognized hands-on clinical licensure test, while the American Board of Optometry certification is a post-licensure credential for already licensed practitioners and is not a substitute for initial licensure testing. They also said no other state uses the ABOC certification for licensure, and that the board’s approach balances fairness, due process, and public protection. Opponents argued the regulation would allow individuals who were improperly licensed to continue practicing without meeting the same standards as other Kentucky optometrists. A representative from the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation described cases of alleged inadequate care and urged the committee to require full national board passage before independent practice. Representatives from ARBO and NBEO said the emergency regulation is not justified as an emergency, does not adequately address public safety or fiscal impacts, and exceeds the board’s authority by creating a renewal path for licensees whose initial licensure was challenged. They emphasized that NBEO Part 3 is a practical, hands-on exam and that the ABOC certification is not designed or validated for initial licensure. The committee asked several questions about the differences between the exams, and no final vote on the regulation itself was described in the transcript beyond approval of the staff amendment.

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• Um, I did want to look up and see the example cited, and it does appear that the individual with the
• Um, it appears that statute 6096666...
• And it does appear that there's a good thing that there are criminal charges in the example that was
• And it does appear that there's a good thing that there are criminal charges in the example that was
• initiated by law enforcement. initiated by law enforcement.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• have no more cards and then one appears have no more cards and then one appears out<02:05:01.599
• They didn't initiate the accident here. That's the difference with this.
• They didn't initiate the accident here. That's the difference with this.
• They didn't initiate the accident here. That's the difference with this.
• Initially, I would just like to address some of the other initial points that were just raised in the

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HB 297 with a non-germane amendment proposed by the Insurance Department to create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Commissioner DJ Beton explained that the program is intended to help homeowners reduce rising insurance premiums and avoid surplus lines coverage by funding proactive home and property improvements such as roof fortification, exterior and foundation work, flood protection, and tree removal. He said the proposal was developed after leadership asked for more statutory detail and for the idea to be vetted through policy committees rather than handled only in the budget process. Beton said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. He described the program as modeled on similar efforts in other states, with means testing tied to the Department of Energy’s weatherization/home heating assistance criteria. He also said the department would administer the program using one existing staff position, with coordination through Treasury, and that unspent funds would roll over for several years before reverting to the general fund. Members asked about the unusual use of a non-germane amendment and how the bill would be handled procedurally, since the underlying bill and the new insurance proposal were unrelated. The chair explained that the amendment was being used as a vehicle to move the department’s proposal through the committee process and that the committee could later accept one part, both parts, or neither. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting shown; the discussion ended with questions about administration, staffing, and the relationship between the underlying bill and the amendment.

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• What appears to be an opportunity gradually becomes manipulation, isolation, dependency, and exploitation
• Page 1, Senate Bill 1838, Singleton-McKnight, Coda Fies, Bringing Veterans Home Initiative.
• Page 1, Senate Bill 1838, Singleton-McKnight, Coda Fies, Bringing Veterans Home Initiative.
• The committee amendments would reflect that the Bringing Veterans Home Initiative was launched in the
• I want to thank the bill's sponsors, Assembly Maniama, Senators Crine, and Lagana for this initiative

Keywords: 1146, all

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• One last thing is, I know we were talking about you wanting to initiate a working group within these
• Senate president, the speaker, all united in the initiatives that we have laid out in our SPEED Task
• And these are initiatives that we can all agree on. And we really... We can all agree on.
• District boundary amendments can also be initiated by state or county agencies.
• Committee members track when those national codes appear.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Thank you for appearing at the bill presentation I had on the foster parent tax credit.
• We try to prioritize placing with relatives initially if it's safe and appropriate, and if not, we have
• It's called a quality assurance initiative where we loop back and review every single case, and we have
• So initially, we have a lot of different programs.
• The initial quote was that amount. We have made an assessment of what are half to half.

Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• Because they've been advised by their attorneys that anything that appears to be an admission of liability
• On page 6 is our licensing procedure for an initial application. The application takes some time.
• These compacts were initiated to help military families, but in New Mexico, we already have expedited
• These compacts were initiated to help military families. Mr. Chair, Representative?
• And am I clear that's an initiative?