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• I’ll provide information on screening practices.”
• When a child has been screened and received...” “For children.
• It just came up on the screens. Okay. Wonderful.
• Since there was just a request, we've got it up on the screens now.
• And in order to be on that wait list, we do some initial screening.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.

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• subsequent screening.
• subsequent screening.
• subsequent screening.
• subsequent screening.
• screening.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• from screened out malreatment reports. from screened out malreatment reports.
• <01:28:13.679> at from what we're seeing on the screen at from what we're seeing on the screen
• staff related to intake and screening. staff related to intake and screening.
• child malreatment intake screening child malreatment intake screening screening<01:32:14.000>
• screening and response path guidelines. screening and response path guidelines.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• definition of visitor leads to an excessive number of background checks and an overall burdensome screening
• This change maintains the safety requirement for background screening of visitors in these homes, but
• definition of visitor leads to an excessive number of background checks and an overall burdensome screening
• This change maintains the safety requirement for background screening of visitors in these homes, but
• This change maintains the safety requirement for background screening of visitors in these homes, but

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public comment on several health and human services funding concerns before moving through a series of bills. Testimony at the start focused on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, with a client warning that proposed changes to eligibility and drug access could disrupt care for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS, and urging the Legislature to intervene. Another speaker asked for support for the iBudget waiver, saying provider costs have risen and requesting about a 7% increase for direct support professionals to help stabilize the developmental disabilities workforce. The committee then unanimously reported favorably several bills. SB 428 expanded Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7, based on drowning-prevention recommendations. SB 68 required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligned reporting dates with the House version. SB 1718 changed the definition of when an adult visitor in an out-of-home placement becomes a non-visitor, reducing repeated background checks, made the Step Into Success pilot permanent, adjusted foster youth stipends, and created a best-practices program within the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. The committee also approved SB 606, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials provided to new parents and requires hospitals and birthing centers to document compliance; members highlighted bathtub drownings as a key concern. SB 96 expanded eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to veterans up to 400% of the federal poverty level, while an amendment removed the bill’s specific appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process. SB 340 required nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before taking the NCLEX. SB 1480 created a grandfathering process for certain health care providers in federally designated areas of critical need if an area is de-designated, to avoid disrupting patient-provider relationships. All bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.

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• OVER, ONCE EVERY FIVE YEARS EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN CONTRACTED PERSONNEL MUST RECEIVE A BACKGROUND SCREENING
• SCHOOL DISTRICT WE TESTED 30 INDIVIDUALS AND FOUND 11 INDIVIDUALS HAD NOT RECEIVED A BACKGROUND SCREENING
• ULTIMATELY AFTER WE DID BRING THIS UPDATED TAYLOR THE BACKGROUND SCREENINGS AND THERE WAS NOTHING IN
• THE BACKGROUND THAT WOULD CAUSE A COST CONCERN BUT THE BACKGROUND SCREENINGS WERE NOT COMPLETED IN THE
• WHAT'S ON THE SCREEN IS THE 2324, NOT ALL THOSE ARE BANKRUPT FINDINGS AND WE HAD THREE BANK RECONCILIATION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I've told many times the story of the green screens and the difficulty that county workers put up with
• U finally I think the green screens.
• time working with their clients and getting their clients services instead of fighting a computer screen
• To your close. services instead of fighting a computer services instead of fighting a computer screen
• <00:19:15.600> I screen. So, thank you so much. I screen. So, thank you so much.

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• you know even the manufacturer of mifepristone originally warned the FDA that without in-person screening
• As you recall, we are at risk of losing mandated coverage of colorectal cancer screenings in not only
• Access to that screening is incredibly important.
• Unfortunately, as the Assemblymember mentioned, adherence to recommended screening is fairly low.
• Today, 75% of the people that die of CRC are not up to date with the recommended screening.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 8 and heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 54 on medication abortion access. The author and supporters, including the Attorney General’s office and reproductive justice advocates, said the bill would protect California’s medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and manufacturers from civil, criminal, and professional liability. Opponents from the California Family Council argued the bill removes safeguards and increases risks. The bill was moved forward on a committee motion. The committee then heard several reproductive and public health measures, including AB 551 to create a pilot program supporting emergency departments in providing reproductive health services, AB 260 to protect medication abortion access and telehealth, AB 309 to remove sunset dates on laws allowing pharmacy syringe sales and lawful possession of sterile syringes, AB 536 to preserve colorectal cancer screening coverage if federal guidelines are challenged, AB 804 to make housing support services a Medi-Cal benefit, AB 594 to address student health insurance billing and transparency, AB 836 to study and expand the midwifery workforce, AB 1418 to collect data on health coverage for eligible employees, and AB 1500 to maintain and expand the abortion.ca.gov information site. Supporters emphasized access, preventive care, workforce shortages, and public health benefits, while opponents raised concerns about abortion, syringe distribution, and the focus of state resources. Most measures were advanced by committee vote, with roll calls showing broad support and a few no votes from members on some bills. The final bill discussed in the transcript was AB 1037, which would update substance use disorder laws to reflect evidence-based, harm-reduction approaches and remove barriers to treatment. The author and supporters described it as a compassionate response to overdose and treatment access problems, while law enforcement opposition argued it would encourage drug use and endanger communities. The transcript cuts off during testimony on AB 1037, so no final committee action on that bill is shown in the provided text.

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• Cancer. screenings, and SDI testing, not more barriers.
• STI testing and screening. cancer screening, prevention methods for diabetes treatment, pregnancy counseling
• would significantly increase access to birth control, STI detection, and treatment, and cancer screenings
• barriers that patients must navigate. access basic life-saving services like breast and cervical cancer screening
• Texas leaders have made it hard for people to get birth control, cancer screenings, and basic health

Keywords: Texas, healthcare, reproductive health, Care No Matter What Act, Planned Parenthood, maternal mortality, teen pregnancy, funding cuts, community health

Summary: The meeting addressed critical health care concerns in Texas, highlighting the consequences of funding cuts on access to reproductive health services. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for the Care No Matter What Act, which aims to restore funding to healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. They underscored the alarming statistics of maternal mortality and the rising rates of teen pregnancies, particularly in Black and Latina communities. Testimonies shared during the meeting illustrated the real-life impacts of healthcare access issues on individuals and families across the state, illustrating the necessity for legislative action to ensure comprehensive reproductive health services.

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• Texans need access to birth control, cancer screenings, and STI testing, not more barriers.
• STI testing and screening, cancer screening, prevention methods for diabetes treatment, pregnancy counseling
• And cancer screenings. Many rural Texans have to travel. Uh, uh Pardon me.
• patients must navigate just to access basic life-saving services like breast and cervical cancer screening
• Texas leaders have made it hard for people to get birth control, cancer screenings, and basic health

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• All right, so I'm assuming I can share my screen. Yes, you can go ahead and share your screen.
• Okay, hopefully everybody can see my screen and see my screen and Okay, hopefully everybody can see my
• screen and can hear me.
• I wonder if I can share my screen. I didn't really... ...can share my screen.
• There's another screening process.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Committee met with a quorum to begin its study of whether the content of North Dakota real estate tax statements should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the background for the study, including House Bill 1176, current statutory requirements for tax statements, and recent changes such as separate line items for bonded debt, primary residence credit, and legacy fund-related amounts. The Tax Department then explained the current statement format and noted that the form is prescribed and approved by the tax commissioner, with changes typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from the North Dakota Association of Counties described the full annual process for preparing budgets, setting levies, calculating taxable values, and issuing notices and tax statements. They said counties spend significant time coordinating with taxing districts, neighboring counties, and software vendors, and that the new budget hearing notices and valuation notices have not generated much public response. Members raised concerns about the usefulness and clarity of certain line items, especially the legislative tax relief calculation and the primary residence credit, and discussed whether the current statement creates confusion rather than transparency. Testimony also addressed the 3% cap, mill levy worksheets, assessment cycles, and the role of county auditors and tax directors in maintaining accurate values. The committee also heard from software vendors CPT and Tyler Technologies about how legislative changes are programmed into tax systems and how online taxpayer portals can provide more detailed breakdowns of tax bills. Vendors said changes required by law are generally absorbed in contracts rather than billed directly to counties, and they demonstrated web tools and pie-chart style breakdowns that show where tax dollars go. NDACO presented a survey of eight counties estimating tax statement preparation and mailing costs, concluding that outsourced printing tends to be cheaper on average and that total statewide tax statement costs may be roughly $600,000, though the estimate was based on limited data. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on gathering testimony and identifying issues for possible future recommendations or bill drafts.

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• Where are our screenings for ACEs in OB-GYN, in primary care for birthing parents, in pediatric care,
• ACEs screening for parents, right?
• I know Faiola had a bill related to the postpartum pediatric screening.
• And there was a screening mandate for both public and private insurers in both the maternity care and
• There's also a screening happening on April 11th at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to reopen its work for the year, with roll call and attendance confirmations followed by remarks from the co-chairs and members. Senator Liz Miranda stepped down as co-chair, citing multiple responsibilities and personal losses, and Senator Adam Gomez was welcomed as the new Senate co-chair. Gomez said he would listen and learn from commissioners and advocates, and both outgoing and incoming leaders emphasized continuing the commission’s work on maternal health, postpartum depression, and equity. Members discussed several current policy and implementation issues. The Department of Public Health reported a new regulation to implement the 2024 midwifery access law, including temporary licenses for licensed certified professional midwives. Commissioners also raised concerns about birthing hospital and inpatient obstetric unit closures, OB-GYN workforce shortages, reimbursement changes, and the need to expand midwifery, doula, and birth center capacity. Other topics included substance use and perinatal mental health supports, the limited $220,000 appropriation for community-based perinatal mental health organizations, and the need for stronger funding in the budget to implement the maternal health law. The commission also focused on future priorities and information sharing. Members suggested more presentations from clinicians, regulators, infant and early childhood mental health experts, and PSI of Massachusetts; greater attention to parent-child relational health and postpartum screening in pediatric settings; and possible commission action such as a letter to the governor on workforce and access issues. The group agreed that there was not enough time to plan a May event and instead would use the commission to publicize related events, including Black Maternal Health Week activities. Commissioners voted to create a biweekly digest for sharing updates, with urgent items to be sent by email, and then adjourned the meeting.

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• The crux of the federal entitlement law is that that initial medical screening is required, and that
• entities to implement new health care screening or service programs, or to expand existing programs
• Grant funding is intended to be used on screenings, referrals for treatment, and related services for
• , provides information on screenings and services that are available for no or reduced cost and is not
• limited to the screenings and services that are directly supported by the Sanadi Grant Program.

Summary: The committee opened with roll call, welcomed members back for the first committee weeks, and heard brief personal updates from several senators before moving into agency implementation updates on recently enacted health care laws. The Agency for Health Care Administration reported on Senate Bill 64 creating rural emergency hospitals, explaining that AHCA adopted the required rules effective June 1, 2025, but that no hospitals have yet been designated. Members asked about possible hospital conversions, accreditation and survey responsibilities, and whether Florida would apply for federal rural health transformation funding; AHCA said it intends to apply and has already been working on the issue with federal officials. AHCA also reviewed the non-emergent care access plan requirement under Senate Bill 7016. The agency said hospitals with emergency departments must submit plans that help redirect non-emergent patients to appropriate care settings while complying with EMTALA, and that 83 plans had been received and 63 approved as of September 30. Members asked about data collection, managed care coordination, and the state’s health information exchange; AHCA said it has moved to a new HIE vendor and will continue monitoring implementation and possible care gaps. AHCA then updated the committee on the TEACH program, saying $6.8 million was spent in 2024-25 across 59 parent organizations and 229 facilities, with more than 1,800 students and nearly 380,000 clinical hours reimbursed. The agency said rulemaking is nearly complete, a new nursing student category and expanded facility eligibility were added, and a federal 1115 workforce waiver remains stalled after CMS signaled it will not approve new workforce demonstrations. AHCA also reviewed House Bill 121 on KidCare eligibility, explaining that implementation of the 300% poverty-level expansion remains blocked by federal litigation and waiver issues tied to premium nonpayment rules; members and public speakers urged action to close the coverage gap. Public testimony on AHCA’s presentation came from representatives of health centers and advocacy groups, who said the non-emergent care access plan has improved hospital-health center coordination and reduced repeat emergency use, and who urged implementation of KidCare expansion for children in the coverage gap. The Department of Health then presented updates on FRAM, the Sanadi screening grant program, the Health Care Innovation Revolving Loan Program, telehealth maternity care, swimming lesson vouchers, and House Bill 159 on pharmacist dispensing of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis. DOH reported strong participation in FRAM and the telehealth maternity program, 24 Sanadi grant awards in 42 counties, 4,945 swimming lesson vouchers issued last year and 2,371 so far this year, and three approved certification courses with five pharmacist certifications issued under HB 159. Committee members asked about recruitment of dentists and other providers, telehealth maternity outcomes, and why participation in the maternity program remains below expected levels; DOH said outreach and regional referral networks are expanding and more detailed outcome data will be included in the upcoming legislative report.

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• test which is done newborn screening test which is done right<00:53:53.799> when<00:53:53.920
• <00:54:16.119> kiddos<00:54:16.599> for when it comes to screening kiddos for when
• opt out, the screening is done.
• So my question to you is, does this language that you've got here override the newborn screening?
• He said newborn screening is a very well-worked-out balancing of interests and that the screening itself

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Disabilities must be background screened.
• I learned recently that there is a group home that would not get an employee background screened, and
• I want to speak specifically to the background screening.
• So making sure that everyone that works and helps them is background screened and the right person to
• And on the background screening, I find that I was chagrined when this family told me about this and

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• I'm going to share my screen here. Screen here. How do you do this?
• Folks, bear with while we try to do a screen share. I guess we're going to do the entire screen.
• Or I could email it to someone with screen-sharing capabilities, the slideshow.
• You're still sharing your screen with her. Oh, good.
• If we could do a full screen on this, Gabby, too, that'd be fantastic.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading. Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• Does everyone have a screen?
• IT, for their help, now has a screen before her. I'll call it for their help.
• Senator Locke now has a screen before her. I've called the meeting to order.
• What you see on the screen here is the logo for this particular telecast.
• So whether it is a screen on a university campus, in a stadium, whether it is a screen at a campsite

Keywords: American Revolution 250 Commission, 976, house, all

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• We have the CMS for 16 report or the annual early periodic screening diagnostic and testing up Stt report
• This report includes screening of participation ratios for well child visits and EPS TT.
• Next, we have screening for falls.
• This measure is a percentage of long-term care participants who have documentation of screening for a
• And police improving mental health and substance use screening and treatment for pregnant enrollees.

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• of Wyoming, this type of screen, or is this a one-off deal?
• of Wyoming, this type of screen, or is this a one-off deal?
• In this case, they'll be screened in a drum and returned.
• In this case, they'll be screened in a drum and returned.
• In this case, they'll be screened in a drum and returned.

Keywords: 916, all

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• AGE 21 OR OLD HER A ROUTINE DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT OR CANCER SCREENING IN THE PAST YEAR.
• I'M HAPPY TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC CO-LEAGUE ON THE BIPARTISAN SCREENING FOR HIM ACT.
• THIS MONTH I ENCOURAGE EVERY MAN TO SCHEDULE THAT APPOINTMENT, GET THAT SCREENING, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
• Being a man doesn’t mean you don’t get regular preventative screenings or early detection of cancer,
• SCREENING PROGRAMS MAY BE DETECTING WHAT OTHERWISE MIGHT BE A SILENT DISEASE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So, going just as folks are on my screen, I'll go ahead and turn it over to Senator Gildon, if you'd
• Can you see my screen? There we go. There we go. Can you see my screen? Thank you. There we go.
• Can you see my screen? Thank you. There we go. Yes. Can you see my screen? Yes. Terrific.
• I'm going to show my screen. You want me to know when that's showing?
• That should be arriving on your screen. That should be arriving on your screen. Any moment? Yes.

Summary: The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and staff, then received a detailed presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems are currently 100% funded on a smoothed basis, with open plans above 95% funded, and that legacy Plan 1 systems remain on a path toward full funding under current policy. The actuaries recommended updating assumptions to 3% inflation, 3.5% general salary growth, and a 7.25% investment return, while keeping Plan 1 membership growth at 1%. They also explained asset smoothing, the role of recent strong investment returns, and the expected budget impacts of the recommended changes. Representatives from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board offered supporting perspectives, generally describing the assumptions as reasonable and consistent with their own outlooks. The council also heard an overview of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (WACares) from DSHS and OSA. Program staff described the program’s social insurance structure, premium collection, benefit eligibility, and upcoming implementation milestones. OSA reported that the program’s first actuarial valuation showed a positive actuarial balance under the base scenario and recommended no change to the current 0.58% premium rate during the program’s early learning phase, noting that future changes would depend on experience and the program’s risk-management framework. OSA also said the recommendation would remain the same regardless of the outcome of the pending ballot measure affecting investment options. During public comment, a representative of the Washington State School Retirees Association urged continued work on Plan 1 funding and related legislation, while the Association of Washington Cities cautioned against increasing pension assumptions in a way that could raise future employer costs and reduce flexibility for current local government services. In action, the council adopted a motion to maintain the current long-term economic assumptions by a 4-2 vote, adopted the recommendation to keep the WACares premium rate at 0.58% by a 6-0 vote, and then elected Katie Chapman as council chair by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.