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• As California's population ages, we are seeing more cases of elder and dependent adult abuse.
• This bill allows a prosecutor handling a case involving a senior or dependent adult victim to remain
• This bill allows a prosecutor handling a case involving a senior or dependent adult victim to remain
• For adults over 65 or dependent adults, if a witness has certain transportation...
• For adults over 65 or dependent adults, if a witness has certain transportation issues, for example,

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's a partnership, usually 60/40, depending on the FMAP.
• to looking at analytics, and are the analysts something that are universally available, or does it depend
• It's really going to depend upon what's in the mindset of the actor, the person who's engaging in the
• Maybe not depending on if it's ten. Everybody can do the math. It's $7.2 million.
• Rules change constantly, guidance is inconsistent, and implementation varies widely depending on the

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• I think, as you know, there are different needs and different constraints on providers, depending on
• Is it totally just dependent on patient to patient on what the average amount of medication that they
• Or is it just dependent on the patient themselves? Dr. Tren.
• It depends, because we are working with law enforcement usually, right?
• It really just depends.

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to radiation protection in cardiac catheterization labs and later a stem cell/regenerative therapy bill. On SB 1121, which would allow hospitals with radiation protection systems to let clinicians forgo lead aprons if they work in the designated safety area and use real-time dosimetry, testimony was largely supportive or neutral after a late amendment gave radiation safety officers discretion to require protective gear if exposures approach thresholds. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1121 on a 9-1 vote. SB 1120, a more prescriptive bill requiring at least 50% of cath lab rooms in hospitals to be equipped with the radiation protection system, drew divided testimony: sponsors and several physicians argued it would reduce orthopedic injury and radiation exposure and improve recruitment and retention, while hospital and radiology groups objected to the mandate, cost, limited vendor pool, and lack of clarity in the bill’s definitions. After adopting an amendment excluding children’s hospitals, the committee deadlocked 6-6 and SB 1120 failed to pass. The committee then considered SB 1118, which would appropriate $3 million to help rural hospitals install radiation protection systems in cath lab rooms. The sponsor said the funding would help rural facilities meet the same safety goals, and the committee passed the bill 6-5. The committee also heard SB 1214, a “guardrails” bill regulating non-FDA-approved stem cell and regenerative therapies, requiring informed consent, sourcing and reporting standards, advertising limits, and civil penalties for violations. Supporters said it would protect patients while allowing access to promising therapies; some members raised concerns about evidence and commercialization, but after adopting a technical amendment, the bill passed 9-3. The transcript ended as the committee moved on to SB 1630, which would seek federal approval for a home- and community-based service benefit for adults with serious mental illness; the sponsor described it as a capped, Medicaid-based community care option, and Access testified neutral while estimating a fiscal impact, but no final action on SB 1630 appears in the excerpt.

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• People in water-dependent ecosystems have the first priority if ever there are conflicts due to limited
• People in water-dependent ecosystems have the first priority if ever there are conflicts due to limited
• can be scale data centers water use can be significant<00:35:38.160><c> uh</c><00:35:38.320><c> depending
• on the type of significant uh depending on the type of cooling<00:35:39.440><c> system</c><00:35:39.760
• And then, depending on future regulatory requirements, additional treatment investments could range from

Bills: HF3793, HF3699, HF793, HF3322, HF3426

Keywords: groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements

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• Um, even though I'm opposed to the idea of making people more dependent on government handouts.
• Um, even though I'm opposed to the idea of making people more dependent on government handouts.
• </c> Insurance solveny for the HHRF depends Insurance solveny for the HHRF depends on<01:09:39.359><c
• So there will be two options depending on what the individuals who lose Medicaid do or do not qualify
• So there will be two options depending on what the individuals who lose Medicaid do or do not qualify

Bills: HB1546

Keywords: Medicaid, health insurance, healthcare access, insurance subsidies, pilot program, affordable care, preventive services, low-income, community engagement, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2083, which would add homeless shelters to Hawaii’s drug-free/safe-zone protections. The City and County prosecutor’s office strongly supported the bill, saying service providers asked for the change because drug activity near shelters can undermine recovery efforts. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, focusing on a possible notice problem because many shelters are not readily identifiable and the bill’s 750-foot distance requirement could be difficult to apply. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii also opposed the bill, arguing it would expand criminalization of poverty and drug use and that drug-free zone laws are ineffective and disproportionately harmful. The prosecutor’s office said it would do more research on the notice concern. The committee then moved on without taking a vote in the transcript provided. The committee next discussed HB 2087, which would change the treatment of abuse of family or household member cases by ending the deferred-acceptance pilot and returning to the prior statute. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying the pilot had not reduced backlog as intended and that domestic violence cases should remain petty misdemeanors without deferral. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Public Defender’s Office both opposed HB 2087, instead urging extension of the pilot for another five years so the legislature can better evaluate how deferred acceptance is working. They said deferrals can be a useful incentive for behavior change and that more data is needed before ending the program. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about why Hawaii should differ from other counties and whether repeat offenders could keep receiving deferrals; the prosecutor said the deferral is available only once and reiterated support for returning to the old statute. The committee then heard HB 2096 on aggravated circumstances in child protective proceedings. The family court and Attorney General’s Office supported the bill, saying current law limits aggravated-circumstances findings to the early return hearing, which can prevent findings in the most serious abuse cases when key evidence is not yet available. They said the bill would allow such findings later in the case and, with proposed amendments, would let the court consolidate aggravated-circumstances and termination-of-parental-rights hearings to reduce delay and appeals. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii opposed the measure, arguing it would expand state power in family matters and could worsen outcomes for parents and children. Committee questions focused on the amended language, including what “another court of competent jurisdiction” means and whether a charge alone would be enough; the judiciary responded that criminal courts are included, but a hearing and opportunity to defend would still be required. Finally, the committee took up HB 1959, another domestic violence measure. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Public Defender’s Office, the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and county prosecuting offices testified in support. Supporters said the bill would extend the pilot program while keeping deferred acceptance of guilty pleas in place, giving more time to evaluate whether the program is working and whether a more formal diversion model should be developed. The coalition also suggested technical fixes to ensure judiciary data reporting continues and that the deferred-acceptance statute is not inadvertently repealed. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript before the committee moved on to the next bill.

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• Dodie replied that it depends on the SPF and formulation.
• So um depending on the SPF and the &gt;&gt; Yeah.
• So um depending on the SPF and the formulation<00:32:52.799><c> that</c><00:32:53.039><c> will</c><00
• Livable wage depending on the pathway that the person takes and how cosmetology could potentially relate
• They all look a little bit differently depending on their situations.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Depending on funding, it would be March of '27.
• We really try to stay in the 42–46, depending on the acuity and also the layout of the building.
• We really and it depends on the current We really and it depends on the current demand<01:08:03.160><
• Yes, we are honored to partner with Abound Credit Union. this cycle of dependency.
• And with that, this cycle of dependency.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with the pledge and prayer, a roll call established quorum, and members announced a Veterans Caucus meeting to follow the session. The committee also recognized distinguished veteran Joe Mash Masterson of Bardstown, who was praised for his Army service, long-time advocacy for veterans, and leadership in the American Legion and local veteran organizations. Masterson thanked his family, the American Legion Post 121, and the VA staff, and several members offered remarks honoring his service and the committee’s practice of recognizing veterans. The committee then briefly addressed a referred administrative regulation, 017 KAR 001 030, which leadership described as technical updates to existing policy; no vote was taken. After that, members heard testimony from KDVA and Finance and Administration officials on the ongoing HVAC replacement project at the Radcliffe Veteran Center. Officials said the system had been problematic for years, that design work began early to accelerate the project, and that the work was complicated by the need to replace the system in an operating nursing facility. They explained that the project was bid in March, awarded to Less Mechanical, and that protective measures, shop drawings, and equipment orders were underway. Committee members pressed officials on why the problem had taken so long to resolve, why the original system had been installed, whether the issue had been communicated regularly, and whether the state should be paying for a replacement in a relatively new facility. Officials said the original system’s components and warranties had failed, that they had tried to replace parts before moving to a full replacement, and that the system’s manufacturer and quality differed from a similar facility in Glasgow that had not had the same issues. They said the current phase one contract was about $6 million, with the remaining funds held for phase two to restore full occupancy; phase two design was nearly complete and could be bid later if funding is approved. Officials estimated phase one completion around January 2026 and full completion around March 2027, depending on funding and scheduling.

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• They can be adjusted depending on what's coming in in terms of the cost, but we don't have that analysis
• </c><01:04:14.400><c> on</c><01:04:14.799><c> you</c> um they can be adjusted depending on you um they
• can be adjusted depending on you know<01:04:15.039><c> what's</c><01:04:15.359><c> coming</c><01:04:
• where money can be recovered once you have access to your data to use your data, and it also will depend
• So when you say when will we see it, it would depend when you get the responses to the RFPs back from

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Miss Maples, so for what we do currently, we get a call, and it depends on the situation.
• Then, depending on how big the scene is, we will contact one of our cores, one of the Salvation Army
• </c><00:12:26.680><c> on</c><00:12:26.839><c> the</c> call right and it depends on the call right and
• it depends on the situation<00:12:27.560><c> for</c><00:12:27.760><c> instance</c><00:12:28.360><c>
• That depends on how much discussion comes from members of the committee.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So you can get cost of attendance adjustments depending on your situation.
• </c><00:43:35.119><c> To</c><00:43:35.359><c> give</c> um depending on your situation.
• To give um depending on your situation.
• And so that is just requiring information about how to request a dependent care allowance.
• Dependent, they may have to pay for child care.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think it depends on how they spend the money.
• on how they question I think it depends on how they spend<01:20:33.400><c> the</c><01:20:33.480><c>
• </c> packs and super packs and dependent packs and super packs and dependent expenditures<01:32:24.920
• Um, it depends. Um, it depends.
• So it sort of depends.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• General, merges the existing offices that are within some of the agencies—six or seven agencies, depending
• 00:01:52.960><c> or</c><00:01:53.119><c> seven</c><00:01:53.399><c> agencies</c><00:01:54.000><c> depending
• </c> agencies six or seven agencies depending agencies six or seven agencies depending on<00:01:54.520
• 55.719><c> auditor</c> legislative auditor or state auditor legislative auditor or state auditor depending
• on if it's a local government depending on if it's a local government or<01:25:58.880><c> um</c><01:

Bills: HF25, HF1, HF428

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• council voted to deny our TEFRA as an act of defiance, using affordable housing and the people who depend
• Good government should not depend on the integrity of one person, Good government should not depend on
• are critical to serving our customers, 89% of whom are very low income and 85% of whom are transit dependent
• are critical to serving our customers, 89% of whom are very low income and 85% of whom are transit dependent
• Dependent districts' governing officials are expected to be under some level of influence of the appointing

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So depending on how sophisticated Right? You all get the coupons at checkout.
• It might depend on who you are.
• And it depends on the company. Some of the worst are, unsurprisingly, Tesla.
• And it depends on the company. Some of the worst are, unsurprisingly, Tesla. So, Them.
• And it depends on the company. Some of the worst are, unsurprisingly, Tesla.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.

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• Health equity depends on individuals— Health equity depends on individuals' ability to communicate effectively
• In fiscal year 2026, EOVS provided Chapter 115 assistance to nearly 4,600 veterans and dependents, offering
• This work depends on partnership.
• This work depends on skilled caseworkers making complex determinations under increasingly complicated
• there from administering the program, for the people who use it, for the agriculture, the farmers who depend

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began. MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.

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• >> It all depends upon the weather in our environment.
• Um, it also depends upon our protective measures.
• So, I would love to give you more specifics, but it really depends upon weather and what we're doing
• </c><00:23:05.280><c> So</c> depends upon our protective measures.
• So depends upon our protective measures.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on April 17 and approved the prior meeting minutes, then set its next meeting for May 29 at 9:30 a.m. Members also discussed a New Futures effort to collect questions about Medicaid changes and post answers as an FAQ, with a preference that the FAQ live on New Futures’ website rather than the state website. The commissioner’s office said it would coordinate responses and that the issue is still evolving. The main presentation was an HHS update focused on the state public health laboratory and its work during Public Health Lab Week. Officials reviewed the lab’s history, its biosafety functions, and its role in disease prevention, food safety, preparedness, and response. They highlighted mosquito surveillance for eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus, and Jamestown Canyon virus, noting that the lab tested more than a quarter million mosquitoes last year and that mosquito testing helps provide early warning for local public health decisions. They also discussed rabies testing, saying New Hampshire’s lab is the only one in the state that performs it, that rabies is fatal once symptoms begin, and that the work is preventable through early prophylaxis. Members asked about federal funding cuts, water testing, and whether CDC changes to rabies testing would affect New Hampshire. The department said it had been affected by an $80 million federal clawback but was managing through other funds and staff reassignments; for the water lab, temporary staff had been hired to continue swimming-area testing. Officials said the state remains able to handle rabies testing and that federal changes would mainly affect areas without similar services. They also answered questions on Jamestown Canyon virus, saying New Hampshire had one human case in 2025 and three in 2024, compared with zero West Nile cases in 2025 and one in 2024, and that weather and protective measures influence mosquito-borne disease levels. Additional questions covered biosafety levels, cyanobacteria coordination with the Department of Environmental Services, and the Brown Building flood mitigation, which was described as about halfway complete with a hoped-for reopening of the west side by June.

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• Um, but again, I think it would depend on the context. A follow-up. I have a follow-up.
• Um, but again, I think it would depend on the context. A follow-up. I have a follow-up.
• Um, it really depends on, I guess, who has jurisdiction on that call.
• Um, I don't know, you know, it depends.
• upon what's in his speeds depending upon what's in front<03:21:22.040><c> of</c><03:21:22.120><c> him

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Let me say that again: Members, the right to vote should not depend on whether someone can afford to
• Let me say that again: Members, the right to vote should not depend on whether someone can afford to
• I guess I'm looking for why are we not depending on the processes that the supervisor...
• Broward County, like most areas, depend on tourism, real estate, transportation, health care systems,
• So the answer to the question would be best, the answer to the question is, it would depend upon the

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, and a doctor of the day. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and began taking up a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate measures before final passage. The first major bill, health care patient protection, required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, a pediatric emergency care coordinator, and readiness assessments; it passed 36-0. A public records bill protecting victim identities and temporarily exempting the name of a law enforcement officer who is a victim also passed after questions about access for victims of police misconduct, with a 33-4 vote. The Senate next approved a local government cybersecurity bill creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help counties and cities strengthen cyber defenses, with priority for rural and fiscally constrained governments; after amendments, it passed 37-0. A clerks of court bill allowing clerks to retain all revenue above projections and, through a House amendment, revising legal notice and traffic citation distribution provisions, passed 38-0 despite debate over impacts on municipalities and law enforcement. The chamber also passed a trademark modernization bill and a septic system permit bill intended to reduce delays for builders; the septic bill was amended to align the House and Senate versions and passed 38-0. The longest and most contested item was the elections bill, which updated citizenship verification procedures using REAL ID and state databases, changed candidate qualification rules, and altered election administration provisions. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to exempt certain seniors, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, allow attestations in place of documentary proof of citizenship, and require human review over automated systems. One amendment to delay implementation until July 1, 2027, was also debated. The transcript ends while debate is still underway on the elections measure, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Senate Bill 422, a bill is being titled an act relating to automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts
• Members, in 2020, the FAA mandated installation of automatic dependent surveillance broadcast, otherwise
• female restrooms and changing rooms, laws ensuring that victims of domestic violence and their dependents
• female restrooms and changing rooms, laws ensuring that victims of domestic violence and their dependents
• Laws ensuring that victims of domestic violence and their dependents have access to emergency shelters

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• undercut that progress towards building that system for the future, which is not affordable for transit-dependent
• essential to be a full participant in society, and the ability to participate fully should not be dependent
• ability to participate fully should not ability to participate fully should not be<00:52:13.119><c> dependent
• </c><00:52:14.240><c> It's</c><00:52:14.559><c> essential</c> be dependent on driving.
• It's essential be dependent on driving.

Keywords: 1183, house