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• Moving next to line 187, this is a governor's proposal related to transforming the human services system
• related</c><01:09:53.240><c> to</c> governor's proposal related to governor's proposal related to transforming
• </c> transforming the human services system. transforming the human services system.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I work at CTC because of the transformative impact we have on children and families in our community
• <c> of</c><00:47:08.440><c> the</c> I work at CTC because of the I work at CTC because of the transformative
• 09.200><c> impact</c><00:47:10.080><c> we</c><00:47:10.240><c> have</c><00:47:10.560><c> on</c> transformative
• impact we have on transformative impact we have on children<00:47:11.040><c> and</c><00:47:11.160><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And repeating that same misinformation over and over again is not going to transform that into truth.
• misinformation over and over again is not<01:22:45.400><c> going</c><01:22:45.600><c> to</c><01:22:45.680><c> transform
• </c> not going to transform that into truth. not going to transform that into truth.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, a few items that come to note: in 2023, the legislature passed service delivery transformation money
• delivery</c> the legislature passed service delivery the legislature passed service delivery transformation
• 31:49.920><c> um</c><01:31:50.560><c> as</c><01:31:50.800><c> part</c><01:31:50.960><c> of</c> transformation
• money that um as part of transformation money that um as part of the<01:31:51.280><c> uses</c><01:31

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I urge the committee to pass this bill so pharmacists can help transform our rural health care from health
• pass this bill so pharmacists<00:44:09.839><c> can</c><00:44:10.000><c> help</c><00:44:10.400><c> transform
• </c><00:44:11.040><c> our</c><00:44:11.280><c> rural</c> pharmacists can help transform our rural pharmacists
• can help transform our rural healthcare<00:44:12.319><c> from</c><00:44:12.640><c> healthcare</c><00

Bills: SF0122, SJ0006, SF0121, SF0106

Keywords: medical necessity, insurance, healthcare policy, independent review, claim processing, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, welfare, Medicaid, employment, eligibility verification

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• who's worked directly with underserved families in Greater Minnesota, I've seen firsthand the transformative
• <01:09:12.719><c> the</c> Minnesota I've seen firsthand the Minnesota I've seen firsthand the transformative
• 14.159><c> of</c><01:09:14.359><c> this</c><01:09:14.960><c> program</c><01:09:15.960><c> so</c> transformative
• impact of this program so transformative impact of this program so for<01:09:16.319><c> many</c><01:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I understand from experience the positive and transformative impact that higher education can have on
• the student I understand from experience the positive<00:06:51.759><c> and</c><00:06:52.039><c> transformative
• </c><00:06:53.039><c> impact</c><00:06:53.560><c> that</c> positive and transformative impact that positive
• and transformative impact that higher<00:06:54.080><c> education</c><00:06:55.000><c> can</c><00:06:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the formal method of a safety system designed that uses information sharing and organizational transformation
• organizational</c> information sharing and organizational information sharing and organizational transformation
• <00:40:54.480><c> methods</c><00:40:54.800><c> to</c><00:40:55.000><c> correct</c> transformation methods
• to correct transformation methods to correct mistakes<00:40:55.720><c> in</c><00:40:55.839><c> a</c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• requirements sort of flow through the market when we think about health policy intended to be transformational
• :41.960><c> to</c><00:31:42.159><c> be</c> policy uh intended to be policy uh intended to be transformational
• 44.000><c> state</c><00:31:44.240><c> in</c><00:31:44.440><c> that</c><00:31:44.639><c> it</c> transformational
• in the state in that it transformational in the state in that it changes<00:31:45.880><c> perhaps</c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• MAHA has transformed from a movement to a mission to end the chronic disease epidemic, restoring health
• MAHA<00:03:23.480><c> has</c><00:03:23.680><c> tran-</c><00:03:24.239><c> transformed</c><00:03:24.920
• ><c> from</c><00:03:25.120><c> a</c> MAHA has tran- transformed from a MAHA has tran- transformed from

Keywords: Roll Call - 00:10 Discussion on SCR 61 – 01:46 Vote on SCR 61 – 11:33 Discussion on SR 18 – 12:30 Vote on SR 18 - 30:01 Discussion on Ky Residential Autism Services – 32:34 Questions & Comments – 56:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 61, sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer and Representative Matt Lockett. The resolution, as amended by committee substitute, would create a legislative task force tied to the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) framework to study Kentucky health policy, including Medicaid drug approvals, preventive and alternative therapies, holistic health education, oversight and transparency in health care, and research into integrative approaches. Supporters said the goal was to address chronic disease and reduce over-medication, while emphasizing the effort was not intended as an attack on agriculture or the pharmaceutical industry. The resolution received favorable expression and passed the committee 9-0. The committee then heard Senate Resolution 18 from Senator Neal, urging Kentucky to maximize participation in the federal SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program. Testimony from Jessica Klein of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy and Secretary Eric Friedlander explained that SNAP E&T provides job training, education, and support services for SNAP participants, and that the program is federally matched and does not require additional General Assembly funding in the normal course. Members discussed how the program works, whether it could create new state costs, and how it fits with efforts to connect food assistance, workforce development, and local agriculture. Questions also focused on whether SNAP spending can be steered toward healthier foods and farmers markets, including Kentucky’s Double Dollars program, which was described as helping participants buy produce, meat, and dairy at participating markets and some retailers. Several members expressed support for the workforce goals but asked for more information on fiscal impacts and purchasing data. Secretary Friedlander said the SNAP E&T funds are separate from nutrition benefits, and that the state match generally comes from employer, university, or workforce partner contributions rather than new state appropriations. Senator Herron explained her vote in favor by saying the program could help people gain education and employment and reduce reliance on SNAP over time. Senate Resolution 18 was then adopted by the committee.

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• </c> bringing a Renaissance to us technology bringing a Renaissance to us technology manufacturing<02
• And you get the union going, oh, no, you can't use technology.
• And you get the union going, oh, no, you can't use technology.
• The fact of the matter is a technology change. Do you now go home and hit a button?
• Maybe the revolution is the way you stabilize U.S. debt: stop being afraid of technology.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Since then, technological advancements and increased data collection have given thermal or geothermal
• Since then, technological advancements Since then, technological advancements and<03:58:14.960><c> increased
• It is not a lack of technology. It is not a lack of entrepreneurial spirit.
• It is not a lack of technology. It is not a lack of entrepreneurial spirit.
• The technology is proven. And American industry is ready to build.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• For the past six years, substantial transformation of our child welfare system has taken place.
• For the past six years, substantial transformation of our child welfare system has taken place.
• funds we requested are to be used to bring our regional offices and our hatcheries current with technology
• :03:34.480><c> all</c><02:03:34.719><c> on</c><02:03:34.960><c> to</c><02:03:35.199><c> the</c> technology
• and bring them all on to the technology and bring them all on to the state<02:03:36.080><c> services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Bills: AB49, AB93, AB108, AB169, AB188, AB212, AB221, AB224, AB251, AB282, AB284, AB296, AB304, AB331, AB356, AB366, AB375, AB409, AB467, AB475, AB476, AB479, AB494, AB514, AB515, AB533, AB542, AB550, AB558, AB567, AB568, AB571, AB581, AB583, AB584, AB585, AB595, AB596, AB597, SB170, SB427, SB460, SB508

Keywords: educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, health insurance, speech-language pathology

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• model policy that covers that and ICP model policy that covers that and that's why a lot of the technology
• now that's why a lot of the technology now that's why a lot of the technology now when when an officer

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• Technology is made for persons, not persons for technology. Technology. Kids need time to be kids.
• Our ideas about technologies and solutions that have worked already need to be expedited.

Bills: SB161, SB195, SB216, SB245, SB246, SB257, SB258, SB260, SB278, SB281, SB283, SB93, SB98, SB99, SB306, SB314, SB315

Keywords: vehicle safety, crash test, crashworthiness, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Car Assessment Program, NCAP, motor vehicle safety standards, 49 CFR parts 571 and 572, THOR dummy, THOR-50M, THOR-05F, WorldSID, female crash test dummy, male crash test dummy, occupant protection, frontal impact, side impact, vehicle ratings, automotive safety

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• experimental projects that would have a duration of three years to examine all of the possibilities of technologies
• and methodologies which we may... ...to examine all of the possibilities of technologies and methodologies
• Water Pollution Control Commission's BioHub, a biosolids research program, to pilot innovative technologies
• organization is part of the Massachusetts Environmental Justice Table, and I'm a member of the Energy Transformation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a broad set of environmental and water-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on blue economy and circular economy proposals, drought management, drinking water safety, flood resilience, and water infrastructure funding. Supporters of bills such as H. 987 and H. 988 described grant programs for blue economy workforce development, research, small businesses, and public education about a circular economy. Other speakers backed measures on coastal erosion research, recreational boating dredging, cranberry water-right transfers, sand mining oversight, and a voucher program for home water filtration in PFAS-impacted communities. Several elected officials and advocates also urged passage of bills to require private well testing, improve school drinking water safety, and address sand mining pollution and PFAS contamination. Water supply and drought issues drew extensive testimony. Senator Eldridge and others supported legislation to let the state, through DEP and the drought management task force, impose regional water-use restrictions during droughts and make the task force permanent in statute. Advocates from watershed groups, farms, and environmental organizations said the current town-by-town approach is inconsistent and ineffective, and they described drought impacts on rivers, farms, private wells, and wildfire risk. A related bill on private wells was supported as a way to help homeowners test and remediate contaminated wells, especially in rural areas without public water. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to allow the Lynnfield Water District to join the MWRA, with local officials saying the move would help address PFAS and other contamination and improve supply reliability. Another major panel supported a water infrastructure funding bill, arguing that aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need major new investment, including support for PFAS treatment, sewer rate relief, biosolids research, and regional interconnections. Members asked about costs, funding sources, and the relationship to existing revolving loan funds; witnesses said the bill would need to be paired with future bond funding and new revenue ideas. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly invited written testimony and noted the large number of speakers.

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• require that board meetings of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency be conducted by interactive technology
• of its placement within the Housing Development Fund section of law. be conducted by interactive technology
• be conducted by interactive technology and<00:12:58.600><c> that</c><00:12:58.960><c> those</c><00:12
• the</c><00:25:13.760><c> intent</c> It's clear we all agree that the past few weeks have been transformative

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The conference committee on the housing omnibus bill began with member introductions and a staff walk-through comparing House and Senate provisions. House Research staff reviewed major policy differences affecting Minnesota Housing Finance Agency operations, including limits on how much the agency may retain from state appropriations for administrative costs, new reporting requirements, restrictions on transfers between appropriated accounts, and House-only language requiring annual expenditure of investment income from state appropriations. Senate provisions were also summarized, including tighter rules on when appropriations may be placed into Housing Development Fund bookkeeping accounts, updated operating-cost reporting, and Senate-only changes to how investment earnings may be used. Staff also described shared and differing provisions on program-money transfers, a lived-experience earnings exemption, and a long list of Senate-only policy changes, including manufactured home park tenant protections, low-income housing tax credit and bond-related changes, a task force on housing taxes and fees, and repealers affecting Housing Development Fund authority and certain older programs. Fiscal staff then reviewed the budget impacts. The House side included one-time appropriations for workforce housing development, family homeless prevention and assistance, a Minnesota Nice Home Share pilot, and homebuyer education, along with debt service for $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds and transfers/cancellations that produced a net zero general fund impact across the budget window. The Senate side noted a fiscal note for the housing taxes and fees task force and a smaller housing infrastructure bond authorization, with corresponding debt service costs and a total Senate budget-window impact of about $1 million in general fund debt service. After the staff presentations, the committee moved to public testimony. Commissioner Jennifer Ho of Minnesota Housing said the bill’s housing infrastructure bonds and continued support for family homeless prevention were important, and she supported the lived-experience earnings exemption, while noting concerns about the interest-earnings provisions. Testifiers from Greater Minnesota groups praised the workforce housing investments and Senate updates to the state housing tax credit and infrastructure grant program, though they suggested changes to the geographic distribution language. HOME Line urged funding for statewide tenant hotline services, citing rising demand and asking for $1 million if additional money becomes available. The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers supported the bill’s investments and emphasized the need to pair housing development with supportive services. Housing First Minnesota praised housing infrastructure bonds and other investments but criticized the omission of the Minnesota Starter Homes Act. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association began testimony opposing certain rent-control-related provisions in the House bill. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• know, last year, this legislature and governor together passed, to me, what will be the most transformative
• And that’s really going to be the areas and the communities where we truly transform Louisiana and keep

Summary: The Labor and Industrial Relations Committee first took up House Bill 680 by Rep. Weibel, which proposes a major overhaul of Louisiana’s workforce development system. The bill and a large amendment package were described as modernizing workforce planning, consolidating some state-level strategy and administration, and strengthening coordination with local workforce partners, employers, and regional stakeholders. A transition advisory team with an 18-month sunset was added to help implement the changes, and members repeatedly raised concerns about preserving local input for different regions, parishes, and cities. Rep. Weibel, the secretary of Louisiana Works, parish officials, and other supporters said the goal is to shift more resources from overhead to training and direct services while keeping local boards and parish involvement in place. Testimony from a Utah official and from local government and business representatives emphasized that similar consolidations can create efficiencies without eliminating local responsiveness. The committee adopted the amendments and then reported HB 680 with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 780 by Rep. Furman on workers’ compensation. The bill seeks to streamline disputes over compensation and medical benefits, reduce litigation, and lower costs by restoring an expedited preliminary determination process and changing the standard for penalties and attorney fees to an arbitrary-and-capricious standard. Supporters, including lobbyists and defense attorneys, argued that the current process is outdated, overly technical, and too litigious, especially because adjusters now often work remotely and the statute still relies on fax and certified-mail procedures. They said the bill would speed up decisions, reduce unnecessary attorney-fee claims, and help employers and injured workers alike. Opponents, including attorneys for injured workers, argued the bill would make it harder for workers to recover penalties when benefits are delayed, shift the burden in favor of insurers, and fail to address understaffing and defense costs. Members debated whether the bill’s new standard should replace the current “reasonably controverted” language; an amendment to restore that language was offered but opposed by the author and other members and was not adopted. The committee adopted technical amendments and other committee amendments, heard additional testimony, and continued debating the bill’s substantive changes.