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• So this would be a Department of Health and it would depend on, you know, what actually occurs.
• I think there are tons of plans, depending on what company you have, you may have different providers
• cause some problems for providers, and they are going to be very hesitant to make that referral, depending
• consequence for the patient is going to be—because I like the idea from a patient standpoint—the end result depends
• These are like the toughest cases, and the parents are going through so much.

Summary: The Health Care Facilities and System Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered five bills. HB 1101 on out-of-network providers drew the most discussion; Rep. Albert said it would require written notice when a patient is referred to an out-of-network provider and would count certain insurer payments toward deductibles. Several members and the Florida College of Emergency Physicians raised concerns about placing the burden on doctors’ offices, possible delays in referrals, and unclear enforcement, but the bill was reported favorably 16-2. Public testimony included support from AARP and concerns from emergency physicians about ER workflow and insurance-network transparency. The committee then unanimously approved PCS for HB 475, reducing fines for ambulatory surgery centers that violate good-faith estimate requirements from $1,000 to $250 per day, with a lower maximum penalty. The bill sponsor said the change was intended to right-size penalties for smaller facilities; witnesses from surgery centers and HCA supported it. HB 797, which would allow a nonprofit retirement community serving veterans and spouses to create veteran-and-spouse nursing home beds and transfer a certificate of need within 100 miles, also passed unanimously after members discussed whether it could affect access for veterans; the sponsor said it would create additional private beds rather than displace existing ones. HB 1085 on the Children’s Medical Services Program was amended and reported favorably 14-3. The bill would move managed care plan operations for medically fragile children from the Department of Health to AHCA, keep clinical eligibility at DOH, and shift PPEC services fully into managed care. The adopted amendment changed the waiver provision to require AHCA to develop and present a comprehensive redesign plan for the Medicaid model waiver for children receiving private duty nursing. Several members supported the goal but raised concerns about eliminating family choice and the impact on medically fragile children. Finally, HB 1353 on home health care services passed unanimously. The bill would remove geographic limits on home health administrators, allow more licensed RNs including contract RNs to perform visits, and revise the home health excellence award program. Supporters said it would address workforce shortages and improve access, while one member warned it could increase costs and competition for nurses. The committee adjourned after reporting all five bills favorably.

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• It concludes that California's long-term resilience depends on sustained investments in risk reduction
• In this case, it's a project near Sonora on the Stanislaus National Forest, where they've used these
• In some cases, you need to treat right adjacent to the community.
• Whether a family was recovering or not depended largely on which insurance company they were with.
• Communities should not have to depend on pickleball chats to survive.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• If you go into your favorite big box store and buy a case of that favorite drink, it could be 20 or 30
• If you go into your favorite big box store and buy a case of that favorite drink, it could be 20 or 30
• recycling center having storage facilities, um, capacity to, I believe, hold 2,400 individuals in case
• recycling center having storage facilities, um, capacity to, I believe, hold 2,400 individuals in case
• ,<00:40:43.119> it's of anything, okay, in this case, it's of anything, okay, in this case

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered multiple gubernatorial nominations, beginning with several appointments to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund board. Testimony on the Hurricane Relief Fund nominees was overwhelmingly in support from the DCCA Insurance Division, Hawaii Insurance Council, Hawaii Insurers Council, the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, and various individuals and industry representatives. Nominees Michael Naka, Marie White, Raina Miamoto, Leslie Door, Edward Hike, and Gwen McDonald were discussed, with Miamoto and Hike offering brief remarks about the need to address hurricane insurance affordability, condo coverage, and the importance of attracting reinsurers. The committee spent substantial time questioning Hike about the fund’s strategy, including whether to keep eligibility broad in the first phase to move quickly into the reinsurance market, how much capital would be available, and whether later policy refinements such as owner-occupancy requirements could be added after an initial rollout. Hike said the fund intended to start with broad parameters to secure reinsurance and then consider more targeted changes later, and he indicated further responses to prior committee questions would be submitted later that day. No votes were taken during the excerpted discussion. The committee then moved to other nominations. Terresa Hernandez was considered for the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic, with support from the board, and she said chiropractic had been a passion for her for seven years. Terrence Aratani was considered for the Board of Nursing, with support from the Board of Nursing, Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others. During questioning, a senator raised concerns from constituents about a 2019 grant-related controversy involving a proposed resiliency hub project; Aratani responded that his organization had partnered on a grant-in-aid proposal, later withdrew when the project scope changed substantially, and said no money was transferred to the other group. Cheryl Schultz Hansen was also considered for the Board of Nursing and described her long nursing and teaching background, while a senator asked about alleged pressure on nurses to participate in employee give-back campaigns at Hawaii Pacific Health and the University of Hawaii; Hansen said the campaigns were voluntary and she was unaware of harassment, though she acknowledged managers may feel pressure to encourage participation. The excerpt ends before any final committee actions or votes on these nominations are announced.

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• this conversation with is a real concern about the precedent that this rulemaking set, and in some cases
• And in some cases, you know, it's never too late to write that wrong, and this bill would help us do
• He asked the witness to confirm that that is the case and that these rules will be gone at the end of
• upon what happens at the dependent upon what happens at the federal<00:26:18.600> level<00:26
• <00:38:59.440> in<00:38:59.680> children on set of new asthma cases in children on

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It would just depend, necessarily, on what it was and who the contractor was.
• I actually look to the generator scenario as being, you know, a worst-case scenario.
• It's something that we debate and litigate in every rate case that comes up.
• We expect rate cases to be filed this year by several utilities, double-digit increases.
• cases.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But in one case, a county helped, in another case UC helped, and in another case a third party stepped
• But in one case, a county helped, and another case UC helped, another case a third party stepped in.
• But in this case, given the immediacy and the need to get these dollars out, they are proposed as a grant
• correct that these hospitals who are under financial distress are largely serving the patients who are dependent
• ..that these hospitals who are under financial distress are largely serving the patients who are dependent

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• prohibited a survivor's manner of dress from being used as evidence of consent in a sexual assault case
• been attacked through encounters made on these apps, and the companies are failing to protect them—cases
• There are a lot of these cases that go unreported. That number, again, is 43,943 children.
• And some of the specifics of these cases will make your stomach turn. Every child in California...
• Specifics of these cases will make your stomach turn.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I think that the intention would always be that next of kin would be the first option, but in some cases
• It does not surprise me, and I'm glad to hear that that's the case.
• I would agree with that, and again, I'm happy to hear that that's currently the case.
• Because historically, that is really not been the case. I think it depends on.
• Like I said, it's a case-by-case basis. That way, it's been a good thing.

Bills: HB4104, HB3722, HB3787, HB3700, HB3701, HB3310, HB3404, HB2964, HB2398, HB3024, HB3499, HB3278, HB3279, HB3645, HB3649, HB2293, HB3260, HB3176, HB3177, HB3114, HB3172, HB3322, HB3323, HB4248, HB3720, HB2210, HB1322, HB1937, HB3301, HB4107

Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety

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• to send billions of dollars overseas, often funding projects that are not just useless, but in many cases
• But, in fact, that is not the case.
• I think this is the case in almost every government agency out there, is that putting it on a diet means
• Countries that are so vulnerable that they depend on food imports and can't afford to replace them if
• it's good to just dump food on poor countries has been shown to really be quite devastating. many cases

Keywords: fiscal responsibility, government waste, foreign aid, funding resolution, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.

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• Access to capital is is always the case. Part of that is just promoting the programs that we have.
• But in this case, I think probably for the next 15 years, we're going to see maybe a little bit longer
• Depending on the scale, the breach and the level of preparedness.
• In many cases, you know, why should I invest more? I have a happy business and making money.
• That's no longer the case. That doesn't mean that you can't be successful with a four-year degree.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Three cases, yes sir. And this is from Heritage.
• Under 10, I found four specific cases in Texas.
• That will no longer be the case under your rules.
• So you believe in this case? Because we all know who he is.
• Further, these cases are extremely rare.

Bills: HB2442, HB3697, HB4288, HB5256, HB5337, HB5362, HJR161

Keywords: HB 2442, Texas Election Code, Election Code Section 84.001, early voting, ballot by mail, mail ballot, absentee voting, runoff election, primary runoff, general runoff, voter application, election administration, county election officials, opt-out, voter choice, mail voting, ballot application, voting by mail, Election Code, size requirements

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• Is that the case?
• <02:29:07.520> on<02:29:07.640> the deportable depending on the deportable depending
• So, in cases, and to me, I think most closely to cases of domestic violence and other violent crime,
• So, in cases, and to me, I think most closely to cases of domestic violence and other violent crime,
• other case which this call makes no other case which this call makes no determination<02:55:58.560>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Associate Pastor Justin Wills of Miracle Temple Church in Lothian, followed by remarks recognizing his family’s ministry and requesting that the prayer be journalized. The chamber then moved through several introductions, including Johnston Square Elementary students who were recognized for strong grades, education-related guests, and staff and family members of senators. After the roll confirmed a quorum, the Senate returned to business. On third reading, House Bill 563, concerning emergency response animals, was amended to align the House and Senate versions. The amendment added self-defense as an affirmative defense, included horses used in search and rescue within the definition of emergency response animal, added a definition of law enforcement unit, and adjusted penalties. The bill then passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 159 on EMS vehicle supplies and neonatal care; the chamber refused to concur in House amendments and sent a message asking the House to recede or appoint a conference committee. The Senate introduced House Bill 420 and referred it to Rules. In Judicial Proceedings, Senate Bill 791 on immigration enforcement prohibitions in correctional facilities was reported favorably with three amendments, including technical changes, limits tied to certain convictions, notice requirements for state facilities, and authorization for judges or commissioners to consider immigration detainers in bail decisions. The minority leader and others requested that the bill be special ordered for more time to review and prepare amendments, arguing the issue was controversial and had been fast-tracked; supporters of the committee report said the bill had already been heard and discussed. The debate over the special-order motion was ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• And so in their case, the board oversight is good.
• In most cases, you’ve, you know, you’ve overvalued my property.
• In most cases, you've, you know, you've overvalued my property.
• And that very often is the case.
• And that very often is the case. going to deal with this and that very often is the case in that type

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• , In the police investigation for my case, In the police investigation for my case, there<00:05:06.000
• I'm the detective who investigated Hannah's case. I'm the detective who investigated Hannah's case.
• of cases. of cases.
• > to<00:20:45.760> be We recommend allowing cases to be We recommend allowing cases to
• for the sake of efficient case for the sake of efficient case management<00:21:21.200> will

Bills: HF4277, HF3819, HF3489, HF4408, HF3901, HF4316

Keywords: child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy

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• Um, in this case, I am in opposition supporting agriculture.
• if that's going to be the case. if that's going to be the case.
• arrested and even charged in some cases arrested and even charged in some cases federally. federally
• Just in case. Okay, members are back on 1199. Representative Garcia: With reservations.
• It just depends. So, it's not every year that it goes to a certain committee.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So in that case there was transferred.
• That is simply not the case.
• That is simply not the case.
• That is simply not the case.
• That is simply not the case.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We have five Appellate Tax Board cases, and for a city of 10,800 parcels, it's quite amazing.
• it's the way it sets it: it's either 50% or it's the highest of where you were in '82, and in our case
• Depending upon that as a revenue source would dry up, so we predict it comes out high, it drops to free
• ensuring we can afford the emergency services and infrastructure that both residents and visitors depend
• A city or local town can create a new tax law in this case. That's what you ask.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 17 late-file and miscellaneous bills, with testimony focused on several local tax and fee proposals. The first major item was H. 4687 for Watertown, which would permanently continue a special property tax classification allowing the city to maintain a 50% residential minimum factor and a 175% commercial shift. Watertown officials and local legislators said the measure is needed to prevent an estimated 18% residential tax increase when the current temporary authority expires, arguing that the city’s commercial growth and 1988 tax rules have created an unintended burden on homeowners, especially seniors. Committee members asked about the regional business impact, whether major taxpayers might leave, and why a permanent change was sought instead of another short extension; Watertown officials said the policy had not deterred commercial growth and that the city’s fiscal planning and stabilization funds were being used for schools, infrastructure, and bond rating support. The committee also heard H. 4435 from Charlemont, which would authorize a local tax on commercial recreation services. Town officials described Charlemont as a small rural community with a large visitor burden from skiing, rafting, and other recreation, saying police, fire, and EMS costs rise sharply during peak seasons and that the tax would help shift some of those costs to visitors rather than local residents. A committee member questioned the legal structure of taxing recreation services versus goods, but the town said the proposal was modeled on the meals and rooms tax and had local business support. Finally, testimony was taken on H. 4722, promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, especially electric school buses and Class 3-8 trucks. Supporters, including EV advocates, a school transportation company, and Rep. Gentile, said the bill would cap sales and excise taxes on EV vehicles at the level of comparable diesel vehicles to remove an unintended tax penalty, keep revenue neutral, and support the state’s climate goals while helping school districts and private bus operators manage higher upfront costs. Rep. Gentile also spoke in support of H. 4755, which would amend Sudbury’s means-tested senior property tax exemption so the town would not need new special legislation if the program is renewed again in the future. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded after public testimony and committee questions.

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• And that's the case for anybody, individuals with or without disabilities.
• So in some cases, if you know the person, I would say... Or an accessible office, right?
• So in some cases, if you know the person, I would say, taking the onus on yourself and then also making
• Typically, depending on the client and depending on what kind of supports they might need, we usually

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities hosted “Strength and Support,” a networking and resource-sharing event focused on employment for youth and young adults with disabilities, with ASL interpretation, CART, recording, and livestreaming provided. The panel featured self-advocates, job coaches, and employment support staff who shared personal employment stories, including internships and career services through MassAbility, community advocate work at an independent living program, advocacy and podcasting, supported employment in retail and food service, and examples of successful placements through job coaching and clubhouse programs. A major theme throughout the discussion was the barriers people with disabilities face in finding and keeping work, especially repeated rejection, lack of experience, inaccessible hiring and training processes, weak communication, and employers’ assumptions about disability. Panelists described the importance of accommodations, flexible scheduling, clear communication, patient supervision, and ongoing job retention support. Several speakers emphasized that networking and in-person connections often helped them secure interviews or jobs when online applications did not. In response to questions about making employment more inclusive and sustainable, panelists recommended person-centered support, accessible applications and onboarding, opportunities to gain experience through internships and fellowships, and stronger employer education about the value of job coaches and disabled workers. They also stressed self-advocacy, patience, and taking chances on people. The event ended with audience Q&A and closing thanks to the speakers, interpreters, tech staff, and attendees.

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• Not here to litigate that case.
• The defendant in the Raynor case could have received a life sentence under existing law if the elected
• Are you familiar with the Raynor case and how it was charged? Yes. Follow-up? Yes, may I?
• And depending on the weather and everything, I would like to take public testimony.
• And depending on the weather and everything, I would like to take public testimony.

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of bills, most of which were reported favorably. Early measures included CS/SB 62 on candidate qualification, which would allow qualified candidates or political parties to sue over violations of party-affiliation qualification requirements, and CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, which would clarify resistance-to-officer language and impose a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. SB 156 drew strong support from the City of Daytona Beach and law enforcement groups, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers opposed parts of it, arguing the bill removed existing limits on force and erased sentencing distinctions. The committee also approved several open-government sunset review bills, including CS/SB 7014, SB 7016, CS/SB 7012, SB 7000, SB 7002, SB 7004, SB 7006, and SB 7008, all of which extend or preserve public records or meeting exemptions for topics such as social media investigations, small business loan records, motor vehicle enforcement records, emergency shelter information, military affairs records, conviction integrity unit materials, Public Service Commission proceedings, and Gaming Control Commission records. The committee also approved SB 624, allowing batterers’ intervention programs to offer optional faith-based activities, with supporters saying faith-based counseling can help reduce domestic violence and opponents not appearing in the excerpt. HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands was reported favorably after supporters from the Florida Chamber and Associated Industries backed the bill, which limits strict liability claims involving natural geological substances on former phosphate mines but not phosphogypsum stacks. CS/SB 48 on housing, as amended, would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units, limit certain local barriers, and extend housing incentives; it drew broad support from housing, business, real estate, and advocacy groups. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, CS/SB 364 on CPA licensure modernization, SB 292 on public records protection for appellate court clerks, CS/SB 296 and CS/SB 298 on domestic and dating violence protections and related public records exemptions, and SB 386 on farm equipment warranty protections were also reported favorably, generally with supportive testimony from affected industries, advocacy groups, or public safety stakeholders. Later, the committee approved SB 168 expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increase penalties and enforcement tools. It also heard but temporarily postponed CS/CS/SB 290 on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services after the chair allowed public testimony because many stakeholders had traveled to attend; one opponent, a longtime builder, argued the bill could criminalize contractors who withhold payment for deficient subcontractor work. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes on selected bills and then adjourning.

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• committees that are not part of LESC, and we could do that as a combined meeting or as separate, depending
• So there is some CTE built into that Innovation Zone model, depending on what school districts decide
• So at that hearing, Director Sena, Sunny, and Secretary Padilla talked about in which cases virtual education
• And because some of those rules already sort of exist, and PEC, in the case of state charter schools,
• And in some districts, that might be the case.

Keywords: 996, all