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• . >> How about insurance costs?
• How about insurance? Oh, we talked about insurance costs.
• Oh, we talked about How about insurance? Oh, we talked about insurance<02:02:19.599> costs.
• <02:02:20.400> Uh insurance costs. Uh insurance costs.
• So, we did not respond code three.

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• Engaged and able to use their insurance to access care.
• Those are people who used to be privately insured.
• ABH members also provide insurance-based services.
• They provide insurance coverage to 3 million state residents in Massachusetts. ...
• We also know that that actually has a lower cost for insurers.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held an introductory informational hearing for the new session, with Chairs Marjorie Decker and Senator Michael Driscoll outlining the committee’s scope and emphasizing the impact of the federal landscape on Massachusetts public health. They noted the hearing would focus on testimony from agencies and advocates, with short testimony limits due to the hybrid format. No votes were taken; the meeting was for briefing and discussion of priorities. Commissioner Robbie Goldstein of the Department of Public Health described the department’s budget and federal funding, warning that recent CDC grant terminations could cut nearly $100 million and affect lab testing, surveillance, vaccines, and community engagement. He highlighted DPH priorities including racial equity, maternal health, substance use and child welfare coordination, emergency preparedness, data transparency, and public hospital quality. MassHealth Assistant Secretary Michael Levine discussed MassHealth’s role covering about 2 million residents and its priorities in health equity, behavioral health, primary care, member independence, and customer service, while noting the agency relies heavily on federal Medicaid dollars and would face major strain from federal cuts. Several advocacy and provider groups focused on reproductive health and maternal health. Planned Parenthood warned of threats to Title X, 340B savings, and other federal funding, and supported a bill to eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass for abortion care for young people. Reproductive Equity Now urged stronger shield-law protections and changes to Massachusetts’ later-abortion framework. Dr. Indyamaka Anugaka called for full implementation of the maternal health law, better reimbursement for doulas and midwives, stronger data collection, and support for full-spectrum pregnancy care coverage. The Health Policy Commission said new maternal health and primary care task forces would begin work soon. Mental health and health system access were also major themes. The Mass Medical Society urged action on vaccine hesitancy, removal of non-medical school vaccine exemptions, and primary care reform. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and the Children’s Mental Health Campaign opposed proposed cuts to DMH and substance use services, called for more school-based supports, and raised concerns about inpatient capacity, including a unit serving LGBTQ youth. The Massachusetts Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU warned that staffing shortages, low wages, workplace violence, hospital closures, and possible Medicaid cuts threaten patient care and the health care workforce. The Betsy Lehman Center also urged investment in automated patient-safety monitoring to reduce harm and costs.

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• Our key concern is that the current language includes refining through the Uniform Commercial Code of
• Through property taxes, through higher insurance premiums, we can barely afford now or then.
• Assembly Bill 5053 permits retired municipal code officials to return to part-time employment after a
• Assembly Bill 5062 requires health insurance to Medicaid coverage for testing and treatments to slow
• So would this be where, like, insurance hasn't quite caught up with new treatments?

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• NAICS code report, we separate our industries based on NAICS code.
• NAICS code report, we separate our industries based on NAICS code.
• NAICS code report, we separate our industries based on NAICS code.
• NAICS code report, we separate our industries based on NAICS code.
• NAICS code report, we separate our industries based on NAICS code.

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• More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
• More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
• More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
• More importantly, federal law still uses the terms hemp and marijuana in U.S. code language; cannabis
• First of all, cannabis is not covered by insurance.

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• to trustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of title 11, United States Code, to extend the term of
• Ensuring taxpayers are not on the hook for the administration of the bankruptcy code is critical.
• The only way to ensure code is critical.
• Title 18 of the US Code brutally simple.
• A social insurance social security.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Their deaths were classified under ICD-9 diagnosis code 632, missed abortion.
• I later called the office to learn that, you know, that's exactly what medical coding is.
• I later called the office to learn that, you know, that's exactly what medical coding is.
• Well, because the CPT codes are federally designated, we couldn't do that.
• And we also have sanitary code in our revised statutes that— So it's just if they say so?

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 13 and approved the minutes from the prior week before taking up a series of House bills, many of them with testimony from sponsors, agency officials, and stakeholders. Early action included HB 971, which would direct LDH to equalize Medicaid reimbursement rates between independent rural health clinics and hospital-owned rural health clinics; the sponsor described a significant payment disparity and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also deferred HB 1030 and HB 796 until the following week before moving to other items on the agenda. Several bills dealing with Medicaid and provider regulation were advanced. HB 414, as amended, closes a loophole so health care providers cannot hire unlicensed workers with certain serious out-of-state convictions; amendments addressed effective dates, FBI background-check issues for therapeutic group homes, and delays for direct support professional applicants caused by minor record issues. HB 740, as amended, creates an independent review process for Medicaid claims disputes in the coordinated system of care for behavioral health providers, with amendments clarifying applicability dates and program definitions. HB 786, which prohibits extrapolation in managed care claims recoupments and requires recovery to be based on actual overpayments or underpayments, was also reported favorably. HB 915 set timelines and accountability standards for prior authorization and utilization management in Medicaid managed care and was reported favorably after testimony about delays in care. The committee also heard and passed several bills affecting health professions and facilities. HB 405 simply updates the name of the national acupuncture certification body. HB 1095 allows nursing homes to use alternative power sources while keeping existing generator and fuel requirements. HB 557 defines long-term care pharmacies for policy purposes. HB 779 authorizes expedited partner therapy prescriptions for certain sexually transmitted diseases. HB 933 creates an optional commemorative birth certificate, with part of the fee going to the Office of Women’s Health. HB 796, carried by another representative for the author, establishes a chiropractic preceptorship program with on-site supervision requirements and was reported favorably after questions about student training and patient safety. The committee also heard emotionally charged testimony on HB 288, which would place the term “miscarriage” alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical documentation and patient communication. Several witnesses described the distress caused by current coding language, and supporters said the change would make records more compassionate and understandable; the bill was reported favorably. HB 403 increased the cottage food gross-sales cap, and after testimony from small producers and the committee’s discussion of other states’ higher limits, an amendment raised the cap to $150,000 before the bill was reported favorably. HB 930 modernizes cosmetic-product regulation and creates a small home-based producer exemption under a wholesale-sales threshold; it was also reported favorably. Finally, HB 1041, a no-mandate bill restricting discrimination based on medical intervention status, prompted extended debate over exemptions for schools, hospitals, and other entities, with one amendment failing on a roll-call vote and the discussion continuing over the scope of the bill and federal funding concerns.

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• I was looking at all the codes.
• There are specific codes that are given, and that's how we address these projects.
• Doctors who were in private practice could not get malpractice insurance and had to go and get under
• Conservation code.
• Does the Superintendent of Insurance have subpoena power now? Mr.

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• And whereas Oklahoma State University is guided by the values of the cowboy code emphasizing integrity
• And in Stillwater, code orange, I think is what we're calling it.
• And with Heather today is actually an employee in my insurance office, Ashley Campbell.
• Leader, members, House Bill 3044 simply updates the Oklahoma tax code related to donations made via tax

Bills: SR31, SB2060, SB2184, HB1371, HB1411, HB1933, HB2361, HB2398, HB2893, HB3006, HB3044, HB3127, HB3322, HB3147, HB1276, HB3472, HB3522, HB3704, HB4303, HB4319

Keywords: military, children, resilience, Purple Up!, military families, master development district, improvement district, public improvements, infrastructure financing, special assessments, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, oil and gas, mineral rights, proceeds, royalties, escrow account

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• Insurance plans are shared with local emergency services before camp begins.
• Error code: 520 That again, they have to register with the volunteer management system while they're
• This amendment is a simple amendment that would require counties to update their minimum building codes
• Water Development Board's 2024 State Flood Plan was adopting. in strengthening statewide building codes

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.

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• I did model code of ethics for educators.
• And the last one is what we call Project Flat Pack: code-form steel.
• code form steel. code form steel.
• What do you do for model code of educator ethics?
• How are model code of educator ethics?

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• 202526 school year, the self-insured 202526 school year, the self-insured premiums<01:35:34.000>
• Each one of those health insurance.
• gathered for bargaining and insurance gathered for bargaining and insurance bidding<01:37:24.800
• Wages are health insurance. Not everyone takes the insurance, but everyone takes the wages.
• :05.760> not Unfortunately, our insurance will not Unfortunately, our insurance will not cover

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• ., the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code
• 1701 at SEC Act 50 United States code 1701 at SEC the<00:21:04.960> national<00:21:05.280>
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• <00:21:13.440> I of the title 3 United States code I of the title 3 United States code I hereby
• out that California has an insurance out that California has an insurance crisis<06:08:41.478>

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

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• , the other one is a lot of decoupling and recoupling, somewhat incestuously, with the federal tax code
• believe, HR1, or the big beautiful bill, however you want to refer to it, made some changes to tax code
• <00:28:31.120> And with made some changes to tax code.
• And with made some changes to tax code.
• <00:40:02.920> and you have to pay mortgage insurance and you have to pay mortgage insurance

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• taxes, insurance, and maintenance. taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
• <00:41:59.040> premiums,<00:41:59.800> compliance fees, insurance premiums, compliance
• fees, insurance premiums, compliance costs,<00:42:00.920> permitting<00:42:01.400> fees,
• , those kinds of health and safety codes, those kinds of things.<01:19:17.040> Anything<01:19:
• Senate Bill 637, Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund Producer Commission Rate.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 3, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 113 members present and took up House Bill 774, a local enabling bill on residential landlord-tenant good-cause termination and eviction standards. The sponsor and floor leader described the bill as intended to create stability for families and communities by limiting nonrenewal of leases without good cause, while emphasizing that it would only take effect if adopted by local counties. The bill’s stated good-cause grounds include repeated late rent payment, lease violations, and other specified reasons. Several amendments were offered and debated. One amendment sought to require tenants to keep paying rent, late fees, and other lease obligations during any legal challenge to a nonrenewal; the floor leader argued this was redundant because existing law already requires payment during holdover proceedings, and the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 79 in the negative. Another amendment added a good-cause ground where housing is tied to employment on the property and the employment ends; the floor leader accepted it as a friendly amendment, and it was adopted. A further amendment exempted short-term rentals such as VRBOs from the bill; it was also accepted as friendly and adopted. The House then rejected another amendment that would have changed the late-rent good-cause standard from four notices in a 12-month period to three. The sponsor argued the change would reduce the time and financial burden on small landlords, while the floor leader responded that the bill did not alter existing eviction timelines for nonpayment and that the current four-instance standard was appropriate. Finally, an amendment to extend access to the state’s eviction counsel fund to low-income landlords was offered, with the sponsor arguing for fairness to small property owners; the floor leader opposed it, saying the fund was created to represent low-income tenants and that most landlords are already represented. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on that amendment.

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• education formula that is still indexed to inflation, and a bill that does not repeal unemployment insurance
• education formula that is still indexed to inflation, and a bill that does not repeal unemployment insurance
• does not repeal unemployment insurance does not repeal unemployment insurance for<00:02:32.959><
• <00:43:02.480> And<00:43:03.440> um are coded elsewhere in the law.
• And um are coded elsewhere in the law.

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• data, including a new public dashboard that provides insight into unlawful detainers, filings by zip code
• and the data, the eviction data dashboard, you will find that we have refined the data to the ZIP code
• County... ...refined the data to the ZIP code. I can tell you right now where the hotspots in L.A.
• provide contributions for retirement purposes and to supplement or cover health care costs, health insurance
• the retirement program for county employees. ...to supplement or cover health care costs, health insurance

Summary: The committee heard budget and workload presentations from the Office of the State Public Defender, legal aid organizations, and the Judicial Branch. OSPD requested permanent funding for positions that had been temporarily funded to implement the Racial Justice Act, explaining that the work has become ongoing and now includes additional Supreme Court briefing, habeas proceedings, investigations, expert analysis, and data requests. The State Public Defender also presented the AB 625 public defense workload report, which found statewide staffing shortages, caseloads above recommended standards, and major gaps in investigators and support staff. Senators asked about racial bias claims, the volume of data requests, and the impact of Prop. 36, and OSPD said it would provide additional written information. The legal aid panel asked for a $50 million increase to the Equal Access Fund, $20 million to restart homelessness prevention services, and $10 million for health care access work, while also supporting Access to Justice Commission requests for loan repayment assistance, immigrant family preparedness services, and innovation grants. Witnesses described legal aid as homelessness prevention and cited examples involving eviction defense, domestic violence survivors, and immigration detention cases. Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge Sergio Tapia discussed eviction data, low tenant representation, and court pilots in Compton and at Stanley Mosk that combine mediation, rental assistance, and legal help. Senators asked for service maps, outreach materials, and more detail on funding needs and federal funding losses. For the Judicial Branch overview, the Judicial Council and trial court representatives supported the Governor’s proposed budget, including $70 million for trial court operations, $21.7 million for employee health and retirement costs, and funding for appellate counsel, case processing, and courthouse construction. They said rising costs, staffing retention, and interpreter shortages continue to strain the courts, and described efforts to reallocate interpreter funds and recruit hard-to-find languages such as Mixteco. Senators pressed the branch and the Department of Finance on courthouse facilities, noting that the long-term need is far larger than the current budget proposal; Finance said the branch’s facility needs were estimated at about $22.5 billion over 10 years to start 68 projects and $29.4 billion to complete the remaining projects. The committee requested follow-up information on facilities, judgeships, and interpreter needs.

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• This is an insurance tax incentive for proactive... Private landowners.
• And it would give them something of a break on their insurance, which is rising rapidly due to wildfire
• It really hasn't sped up, and we are putting our best foot forward to navigate the procurement code.
• deployed, is funding for a large variety of energy efficiency improvements: municipal projects, building code
• going to what I said earlier, that our systems of law and our systems of money and our procurement code

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• coming forward and asking for authority to raise fees for any activities within an entire division of code
• Part of that regulatory development process, we have requirements under the Health and Safety Code that
• For conducting the community protection rulemaking per the code.
• If we don't decrease these losses, home insurance rates will become astronomical.
• That program provides essentially an insurance policy for the state.

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• This bill reflects only the concerns from insurers.
• The QPA is set by the insurance company.
• The QPA is set by the insurance company.
• I don't have a lot of empathy for insurance companies wanting to control... ...empathy for insurance
• Self-insured employers in Arizona can currently direct care, private self-insured employers.

Bills: HB2211, HB2229, HB2389, HB2403, HB2445, HB2502, HB2620, HB2813, HB2872, HB2889, HB2960, HB4028, HCR2007

Keywords: contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life