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• There are co-talkers from all those states.
• I am still interested in asking the state of New Mexico to take a hand in it.
• of New Mexico, the 50 states, and also the world.
• These resources are for the services and then reimbursed by the state.
• The final meeting will be November 5th in the state capitol.

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• Michelle, state your name and who you're with. Good morning. My name is Michelle Risco.
• If Andy could come on up and state your name and who you represent.
• Let me make certain I understand this: all the members of your delegation have approved this?
• This effort aims to enable grants, federal and state funding, and other resources.
• Of the Senators in Collin County, nor any other county around this state.

Bills: HB1532, HB2731, HB3483, HB4308, HB4580, HB4582, HB5509, HB5663

Keywords: Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation

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• states that the court may consider whether or not a good-faith offer of settlement was rejected.
• I've been practicing in the state of Florida for 17 years. The section ...and family law attorney.
• I've been practicing in the state of Florida for 17 years.
• And so presently we have over 115,000 lawyers in the state of Florida.
• And so we don't use state dollars for that.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 413, relating to attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs in family law cases. Representative Gottlieb explained that the bill and strike-all amendment were intended to promote fairness, create more uniformity across circuits, expand judicial discretion in awarding fees, and strengthen enforcement language. Members discussed how the amendment’s reference to good-faith settlement offers would apply only after trial in fee determinations, not during the trial itself. Jamie Epstein of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section supported the measure overall, saying it would improve consistency and deter bad-faith litigation, but noted concern about one paragraph creating a presumption of entitlement to fees in contempt actions. The committee adopted the strike-all amendment and then passed HB 413 favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. Chair Koster said the bill would provide needed clarification in family law practice and help parties litigate more professionally and amicably. After the vote, the committee heard a presentation from Florida Bar President Sayah Baker Barnes on the Florida Bar’s role and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Baker Barnes described the Florida Bar as an arm of the Florida Supreme Court responsible for regulating lawyers, protecting the public, handling discipline, reimbursing some victims of lawyer theft through the client security fund, and providing continuing legal education. She said AI use among lawyers has grown rapidly and that the Bar has created committees, guidance, and an ethics opinion to help lawyers use AI responsibly. She emphasized that lawyers remain responsible for the accuracy of AI-generated citations and work product, noted that Florida courts have already disciplined lawyers and a pro se litigant for fake AI-generated citations, and discussed confidentiality, privilege, and deepfake concerns. Members asked about protecting client information and finding best-practice resources, and she directed them to the Bar’s LegalFuel site and AI guidance materials. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Oh Lord, as the psalmist states in Psalm 99, "Lord, you reign.
• Psalm 99:4 states that the ruler loves justice.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic... ...States of America
• About 80% of our state is covered by volunteer firefighters.
• Let's give them a big hand as guests of the Mobile and Baldwin delegation.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• private duty nursing through Medicaid, um, but as you all know, we have a nursing shortage in this state
• And it's been reported that states with complex care aid programs like these, there are about 7 so far
• let you know that this program, private duty nursing is something that we have for children in this state
• can be receiving a lot of hours of private duty nursing, but because of the nursing shortage in this state
• which would be accessible to the state and local emergency response agencies.

Bills: HB 660, HB 4845, HB 3902, HB 5396, HB 4615, HB 1825, HB 1403, HB 4336, HB 4585, HB 4371, HB 863, SB 1589, HB 5223, HB 3195, HB 2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• Duty nursing through Medicaid, but as you all know, we have a nursing shortage in this state.
• also approved by the child's Medicaid managed care organization and the Texas Board of Nursing to delegate
• And it's been reported that states with complex care aid programs like these, about seven so far, have
• let you know that this program, private duty nursing, is something that we have for children in this state
• Living in the state, which would be accessible to the state and local emergency response agencies.

Bills: HB660, HB4845, HB3902, HB5396, HB4615, HB1825, HB1403, HB4336, HB4585, HB4371, HB863, SB1589, HB5223, HB3195, HB2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 723, clarifying law enforcement cooperation with bordering states
• The House of Delegates lowered the income tax reduction from 10%, the Senate sent over to 5%.
• We have eliminated the state income tax for our seniors with respect to their Social Security.
• To the members, I have another special introduction to members of our Western State Police who have joined
• Two members of our Western State Police who have joined us for the last 60 days, who probably won't make

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• passed committee substitute for Senate Bill 723, clarifying law enforcement cooperation with bordering states
• The House of Delegates lowered the income tax reduction from 10%, the Senate sent over to 5%.
• We have eliminated the state income tax for our seniors with respect to their Social Security.
• To the members, I have another special introduction to members of our West Virginia State Police who

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate took up a series of House amendments to enrolled bills and, in each case, accepted the amendments and passed the bills, often with effective dates set by separate motions. Measures approved included pay increases for the judiciary (SB 29), regulation of homemade food sales (SB 44), protections against financial exploitation of eligible adults (SB 617), involuntary hospitalization changes (SB 742), transfer of the court security fund (SB 952), asbestos and silica statute-of-limitations changes (SB 1008), cooperation with bordering states by law enforcement agencies (SB 723), birth certificate access for homeless minors (SB 947), personal income tax reduction (SB 392), criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults (SB 54), child abuse investigation technology and a caseworker aid pilot program (SB 228), value-based payment requirements (SB 231), workforce readiness and micro-credential provisions (SB 402), contractor license transfer rules for immediate family members (SB 553), refusal review hearings (SB 575), coal code modernization and minors protection (SB 686), lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations (SB 906), penalties for disturbing religious worship (SB 1026), the Sustaining Opportunities for Academics and Rural Schools Act (SB 63), women’s collegiate sports protections (SB 502), and modernization funding for Workforce West Virginia (SB 153). Most of these bills passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 392 passed 31-2 on the first vote and was later reconsidered and passed again 32-2. Several bills were made effective from passage or on July 1, 2026. The Senate also considered Senate Executive Message No. 4 from the Committee on Confirmations. The chamber confirmed all nominees except number 54 in one vote, then separately confirmed nominee 54 by a 30-3 vote. After the confirmation business, the Senate briefly recessed and later returned to additional floor business. During the session, the majority leader also delivered remarks on affordability, citing prior tax reductions, a personal property tax rebate, elimination of state income tax on Social Security for seniors, and efforts to increase homestead exemptions. He urged the governor to explore ways to address rising gasoline prices. The remarks were entered into the journal by unanimous consent.

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• championship to say, "Let's deliver a trifecta and let's create some of the best memories that the state
• Paul delegation member. You encouraged me to not give up on the READ Act.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Perez-Vega delivered a farewell-style floor speech reflecting on her service representing District 65B and thanking colleagues, staff, and community members. She spoke about her Puerto Rican heritage, her family’s activism and military service, and the importance of public service and teamwork in the House. Much of the speech was personal and celebratory, with repeated thanks to staff and fellow legislators for their support. She highlighted several policy accomplishments and priorities from her time in office, including passing driver’s licenses for all, advancing housing justice and tenants’ rights to organize, supporting workforce development, and backing the READ Act and dual-language education. She also mentioned efforts related to ethnic studies, healthcare for type 1 diabetics, and securing funding for a future Minnesota Latino Museum. She emphasized that these achievements were collective efforts and credited Speaker Melissa Hortman’s leadership and encouragement. No formal vote or committee action occurred in the excerpt. The speech concluded with praise for collaboration across the aisle, a call to continue serving Minnesota communities, and applause from the chamber.

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• We looked at other states. As I places. We looked at other states.
• the state?
• in other states as well. in other states as well.
• have across the state? have across the state?

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• /c><00:16:07.120> are<00:16:07.279> no state or state that there are no state or state
• Come from inside our state, from a high school within the state of New Hampshire.
• States. States.
• our state. Thank you. our state. Thank you.
• <03:27:16.399> state fit in among all the other states state fit in among all the other states

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• of the 11 state holidays. of the 11 state holidays.
• As my colleague stated, DHS has goal.
• Furthermore, the nursing home state.
• . commissioners from different state commissioners from different state agencies<01:29:46.320> to<
• Good to see you again. and prosperity of our whole state. I and prosperity of our whole state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh State I'm up called State Shield.
• state of New Hampshire. state of New Hampshire.
• . state. state.
• State.
• licensed by the state. licensed by the state.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• graders fill in the state mammal and the state flower and the state song, they can also now start filling
• <00:18:40.960> fossil state to be able to bring a state fossil state to be able to bring a
• state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
• They're either prohibited by the state constitution or state statute, or they can cause the state to
• ><01:30:19.920> agree which states that the state cannot agree which states that the state cannot

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . state. state.
• . state. state.
• And so now the idea that in the United<00:37:05.440> States United States United States there<
• the decision of a state court on state<00:48:42.559> law.
• United States. Okay. United States. Okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment committees held an informational briefing on how recent federal policy changes, funding delays, cancellations, and layoffs are affecting Hawaii’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, and on the legality of some of those federal actions. Chair Carl Rhodes and Chair Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing it as part of an interim series on the rule of law and Hawaii’s response to federal actions. They noted there would be no public testimony, only invited presenters, and that questions would be held until the end. No votes or formal committee actions were taken. State climate change coordinator Leah Laramie described broad impacts from federal actions, including grant cancellations, litigation over terminated funding, staff cuts at NOAA and EPA, and the effect of the federal tax and spending law she said would raise energy costs, reduce grid reliability, and threaten renewable energy and transportation projects. She highlighted the loss or expiration of incentives for EVs and other clean-energy technologies, the termination of the Solar for All program and other rescissions, and the risk to major Hawaii projects such as Carbon Smart Commodities and other energy and land conservation programs. She also said the state’s attorneys general had taken numerous climate-related legal actions, including suits challenging federal cuts and the oil companies’ role in the climate crisis. Retired Justice Michael Wilson focused on the rule of law and climate justice, arguing that Hawaii is on the front line of climate change and that fossil fuel companies pose the greatest long-term threat. He said the state lacks a comprehensive climate protection plan despite the urgency of the crisis, cited UN and scientific warnings about a limited time horizon and severe warming, and pointed to projected local harms such as sea-level rise, beach loss, infrastructure damage, and major economic losses in Waikiki. His remarks emphasized the need for stronger planning and legal accountability, especially in light of federal rollbacks and the influence of fossil fuel interests.

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• State Governor and the 26 federally recognized tribes in the state of Washington.
• have states that provide schools. have states that provide schools.
• It's a state thing. reservation thing. It's a state thing.
• So it is a whole state thing. It away. So it is a whole state thing.
• state. So all of us. state. So all of us. >> Yep.

Keywords: 916, all

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• balanced, and flexible state policy. balanced, and flexible state policy.
• country and the state for work purposes. country and the state for work purposes.
• federal level for the reasons stated. federal level for the reasons stated.
• the state and for its workers? the state and for its workers?
• or state or another. state policy may or state or another. state policy may or may<00:53:42.720>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Prior to that, he spent 23 years as the state traffic engineer, where he had the commissioner’s delegated
• state police.
• associated with the State Police. associated with the State Police.
• Does it apply to just state apply to? Does it apply to just state police?
• And urban compact roads are normally state highways that are built as a state highway, and the state

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: House Transportation opened public hearings on three Senate bills and discussed a fourth scheduling issue. On SB 499, which would change Traffic Safety Commission reporting requirements, the sponsor’s representative said the bill would require annual aggregated data on the causes of traffic collisions in New Hampshire and recommendations to address them. Members asked about the added Trauma Medical Review Committee seat, and a representative explained that it is a longstanding state board of emergency and trauma professionals; the bill had already been amended and passed unanimously earlier in the process. On SB 500, concerning restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators, the sponsor and trucking-industry supporters said the measure arose from concerns raised by female truck drivers and was intended to require larger commercial facilities with available public or employee restrooms to allow truck drivers to use them when there are no public safety concerns. Supporters from the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said driver shortages make it important to recruit and retain women, and that lack of bathroom access is a significant barrier. Committee members asked about the scope of the problem and whether the issue affected male and female drivers differently. The committee then heard SB 559, which would reduce the minimum allowable speed limit on locally controlled roads. Supporters, including bicyclists and the Bike-Walk Alliance, testified that lower speeds improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, citing personal crash experiences and national guidance supporting lower urban speed limits where warranted by traffic or engineering studies. They emphasized the bill would not mandate lower limits statewide but would give towns local discretion. Members questioned whether the group would support 15 mph limits and how congestion and travel-time concerns were weighed. A Department of Transportation official testified neutrally, saying the agency had no formal position but had concerns about public perception and possible spillover to unnumbered state roads. The chair also noted an earlier scheduling problem that prevented immediate executive action on a bill until later in the day.

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• I forgot to ask you to state your name for the record, although we know your name, but do state your
• <00:10:01.519> FFA could include such things as state FFA could include such things as state
• <00:16:10.639> your Association um Mr Brown do state your Association um Mr Brown do state
• outdoor goinging history of our state outdoor goinging history of our state and<00:40:42.119>
• <01:03:09.480> of state of state of Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota um<01:03:13.960> art<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am from the ARP, Sacramento State Response Group, and we're I am from the AARP Sacramento State Response
• General Motors, the Court explicitly states no state can control courts elsewhere or dictate what evidence
• The Supreme Court has held that states cannot adopt policies that are hostile to other states' acts,
• I represent a pretty unique part of the state. I represent a pretty unique part of the state.
• We get numbered from the north part of the state to the southern part of the state, and I represent the

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.