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• to provide dependent verification services.
• </c> service costs. That's not the software. service costs. That's not the software.
• dependent services to provide dependent verification<00:13:50.800><c> services.
• That's an audit verification services.
• </c><00:31:48.240><c> provider,</c> knowledgeable, not a service provider, knowledgeable, not a service

Keywords: 00:14 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:10 Information Items and Introduction of Personnel Cabinet 02:44 Discussion of KHRIS HR system and need for replacement 05:52 Discussion of Challenges in managing HR for employees and records 09:16 Discussion of Employee Health Plan Record Management 12:56 Software and Hardware Discussion 16:15 Security Concerns 17:00 Costs, Staffing, and Implementation 24:09 Discussion of Data Integration and Hosting 32:20 Payment Methodology 35:20 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance held its first meeting and heard a presentation from personnel cabinet officials on a major request to replace the Kentucky Human Resources Information System, known as CHRIS, which currently handles HR, payroll, tax compliance, and health plan administration for state government and several local offices. Officials said the system supports payroll for about 48,000 employees, covers all three branches of government and 24 sheriff and county clerk offices, and stores records for nearly 475,000 current and former users. They explained that SAP has said the system will reach end of life and lose support by 2030, creating risks around security, maintenance, and tax compliance if it is not replaced. Commissioners and staff emphasized that the replacement is needed not just as an upgrade but as a full system replacement, especially because the current platform no longer receives meaningful HR enhancements and will eventually lose security updates and tax tables. They also described the Kentucky Employees Health Plan as a major driver of the project, noting it serves nearly 300,000 covered lives, many school boards, pre-65 retirees, and more than 700 entities, with significant complexity in billing, premium collection, and regulatory compliance. Officials said the new system would help address current manual workarounds, support changing insurance rules, and better protect personally identifiable and health information. Members asked detailed questions about the $151 million request, including why the estimate had risen by more than $50 million, what would happen if the project missed the 2030 deadline, how progress would be tracked, how vendor costs were estimated, and what the largest cost components would cover. Officials said the increase was mainly due to inflation and changing requirements, and that there was no real backup plan if the replacement was not completed before support ends. They said the project would be managed through an RFP process expected in July 2026, with kickoff in January 2027 and go-live by July 2030, and that oversight would include an enterprise steering committee, monthly updates, and existing quarterly COT reporting to LRC. They also explained that the largest share of the request is for implementation and integrator services, with additional amounts for software licensing and hosting, independent verification and validation, dependent verification, FSA administration, and limited contract support, and that payments would be tied to deliverables and acceptance testing.

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• that they follow up with those services.
• for our pretrial services program.
• Services for members to reduce their liability.
• These are line of service duty-related disabilities.
• These are payments for Forest Service.

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• </c> at the department of human services at the department of human services appreciate<00:11:28.959>
• </c> human services. Thank you. human services. Thank you.
• Services. Services.
• :43:51.440><c> services.
• </c> rates for primary care services. rates for primary care services.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1969, which would provide state funding for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Department of Human Services said it supports the goal of early screening but would need new administrative capacity, including a program manager and claim pre-screening, to run the program. The Department of Health supported the measure and cited low screening rates in Hawaii, noting an educational campaign to encourage screening. The Insurance Division raised concerns about reliance on federal FAQs, warning that guidance can change and may create state cost exposure. Supporters including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Hawaii Medical Association argued the bill would close a preventive-care gap, reduce late-stage diagnoses, and save long-term costs; the committee also discussed implementation costs, estimated by DHS at roughly $1.4 million to $2 million annually plus administrative expenses, and a 6-month to 1-year timeline to establish the program. The committee then took up House Bill 1965, which would require health carriers to spend at least 6% of total medical expenditures on primary care providers. The Insurance Division said several provisions raise technical and legal concerns, including the premium freeze, the medical loss ratio language, the lack of an existing external review process for downcoding claims, and a new mandate for medically necessary inter-island transportation that could trigger an ACA defrayal. The Department of Human Services supported the intent but suggested broader language to include primary care supports and services, and noted that QUEST integration plans already invested at least 9% of total medical expenditures in primary care in 2024, with additional spending on supports and low-value care reductions. State health planning officials strongly supported the bill as an investment in primary care, saying it could improve outcomes and lower long-term costs, though they acknowledged a possible temporary premium increase during the transition. Testimony in support emphasized Hawaii’s physician shortage, especially on Maui, the Big Island, and other neighbor islands, and warned that clinics are under financial strain and may close without higher primary care reimbursement. The Hawaii Healthcare Task Force, AARP Hawaii, and other supporters said the bill would help retain providers, improve access for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and prevent downstream costs from emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• local approval received; House Bill 4477, an act authorizing William Rob Cargill to take the civil service
• local approval received; and House Bill 4507, an act authorizing William Pallari to take the civil service
• An act authorizing Kenneth Navarro to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter
• An act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in
• An act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with committee reports and adopted several resolutions and orders without objection after suspending the rules. These included commendations for the New England Hemophilia Association and congratulations to an Eagle Scout, as well as extensions of reporting deadlines for the Committees on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery and on Revenue. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling also reported a slate of bills for House consideration, including measures designating Fred Korematsu Day, authorizing several named individuals to take firefighter civil service exams or continue public safety employment despite age limits, creating Agent Orange Awareness Day, and addressing housing court jurisdiction. The House then suspended Rule 7A, took second readings on the scheduled bills, and ordered them to a third reading. The chamber also considered House Bill 4643, authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a parcel of land in Stoneham; the emergency preamble was adopted by a recorded division vote, and the bill later passed to be enacted. House Bill 4763, validating the results of a Bourne town election, passed to be engrossed, and House Bill 4962, establishing a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee, was amended to add an emergency preamble and then passed to be engrossed as amended. In final actions, House Bill 3898, amending the charter of the town of Natick, passed to be enacted. The House also adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned to meet in informal session at that time.

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• <c> sized</c> some services service lines isn't sized some services service lines isn't sized appropriately
• </c> for services. for services.
• </c> other and neither can absorb services other and neither can absorb services cut<00:58:02.040><c>
• </c><01:02:39.360><c> and</c> core services and core services and I<01:02:40.400><c> again</c><01:02:
• services services um<01:06:59.480><c> wherever</c><01:06:59.760><c> possible</c><01:07:00.240><c> and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> provide legislative and legal services provide legislative and legal services to<00:15:55.600><c
• is IT services.
• </c> either their years of service either their years of service actual<00:34:32.480><c> investment</
• </c><00:35:23.079><c> under</c> then start to recr some service under then start to recr some service
• </c><00:35:35.680><c> with</c><00:35:35.880><c> the</c> service for that past service with the service

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Department of Human Services entered into a five...
• Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service are the approving authorities.
• Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon OSHA. Senator Taylor.
• The Human Services Subcommittee received a report from the Department of Administrative Services on compensation
• The Human Services Subcommittee recommends acknowledging receipt of this report.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The Emergency Board met on June 17, 2026, and approved a series of subcommittee recommendations, mostly on consent, related to federal grant applications, agency funding adjustments, and position authority. Early actions included approval of four federal grant applications from natural resources agencies, three public safety grant applications, a one-time increase for Judicial Department court security, retroactive approval for an AmeriCorps volunteer-generation grant, and a $7.5 million allocation to Southern Oregon University from a special appropriation for short-term financial stability. Members supporting the SOU item emphasized the university’s structural deficits, declining enrollment, and the need for a long-term higher education plan; several members voted no or raised concerns about sustainability, but the motion passed. The board also approved a federal apprenticeship expansion grant for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, a school nutrition equipment grant for the Department of Education, and an Oregon Health Authority request tied to Medicaid community engagement requirements under H.R. 1. Public safety items included funding for Oregon Military Department readiness facilities, a report on the stalled juvenile justice information system modernization project with a follow-up viability report due in 2026, and a statewide evacuation planning tool for emergency management. The evacuation tool drew strong support as a wildfire preparedness measure, with members noting it could significantly reduce alert times and save lives. A major point of debate was the Department of Justice request to add 16 permanent positions and increase other funds limitation for antitrust enforcement. Supporters argued the federal government has pulled back and Oregon needs capacity to pursue active cases and protect consumers; opponents objected to the process, the size of the expansion, and the incentive structure tied to settlements and awards. Despite those concerns, the motion passed. The board also approved Water Resources Department requests for the Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement program, an assistant water master position in Washington County, and federal funding for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater data collection. The water master item prompted questions about county cost shifts, but staff said the position would remain externally funded and would not be filled without those resources.

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• How are we aligning and cohere in service of sustainability?
• Their community needs these services.
• ...learning to increase your capacity to offer these services?
• Some are tracking service rates, like I mentioned to you.
• Community schools are sometimes described as a collection of services.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Few things in public service ever are, but our duty is not to wait for perfection.
• I respectfully ask and local service.
• Not even in the counties that have a regional service center.
• You can go on and renew service center.
• To Health Services: Senate Bill 12 and Senate Joint Resolution 23.

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• Eureka provides broadcast service to the North Coast.
• We both serve the K-12 education services and we partner with school districts. education services and
• In California, we partnered with the California Office of Emergency Services.
• In 1970, National Public Radio was founded as a public radio program service.
• In 1970, National Public Radio was founded as a public radio program service.

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.

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• People need to know where to go to get services and training.
• They're completely disassociated from any services from the state.
• or adding services to those wraparound services.
• About support services to students.
• But the support services, the wraparound services, Services, we said let's up that dollar amount to over

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Calling the 105 calendar for Health and Human Services.
• </c> were able to update the health services were able to update the health services and<00:20:05.520
• She's been a deputy director of Human Services in the state.
• Mind, Department of Human Services, in support.
• and support department of human services and support department of human<00:36:30.040><c> services</

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing began with SB 59 on prescription drugs, which drew extensive testimony from insurers, pharmacies, patient advocates, and health organizations. Supporters argued the bill would address PBM practices such as spread pricing, unclear reimbursement, and patient steering, and would help independent pharmacies and lower patient costs by passing rebates through to consumers. Opponents from health plans and PBM-related groups raised concerns, while Walgreens supported the measure and suggested amendments to establish a reimbursement floor. After questions, the committee accepted the Hawaii Pharmacist Association’s proposed amendments, added technical changes and a defective date of December 31, 2050, and voted to pass SB 59 with amendments. The remainder of the hearing focused on a series of nominations and reappointments to health, aging, disability, mental health, juvenile justice, and advisory boards. Nominees and agency representatives generally described their backgrounds and interest in serving, with support testimony emphasizing experience, continuity, and the value of volunteer service. Several nominees highlighted issues such as mental health access, substance abuse treatment, elder services, language access, disability access, and rehabilitation services. The Department of Health, SHPDA, DHS, and other organizations largely testified in support of the nominees. No votes were taken on the nominations during the transcript excerpt, and the chair repeatedly thanked the nominees for their service and testimony. The hearing also included brief procedural remarks about time limits, Zoom testimony, and a possible reconvening date in case of technical difficulties.

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• In 1982, it was under... ...and to address trauma and services.
• We are federally required to provide these services.
• The services, like one of the good senators said, will happen.
• The service will be provided, so we can rest assured there.
• The service will be provided, so we can rest assured there.

Summary: The Senate convened with 31 members present, heard a prayer and pledge, approved the prior day’s journal, and adopted several routine committee reports and referrals. Committee actions included printing and referral of Senate Resolution 116, referral of various newly printed bills, and transmission of House bills and enrolled measures between chambers. The chamber also received messages from the House and advanced several bills through first and second reading calendars. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1276, which removes a sunset on a public employee retirement provision allowing certain retired employees to return to work, after supporters said it helps address teacher shortages and does not harm the retirement system. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 1291, a Title 33 education code cleanup bill tied to prior task force work; supporters said it repeals obsolete or unused provisions, while no opposition was recorded. Senate Bill 1292, revising foster parent training requirements, passed on a shared roll call vote after supporters said it sets basic training expectations and improves foster care placement quality. Senate Bill 1293, which clarifies that crime victims’ compensation is not treated as a public benefit under prior legislation, also passed unanimously on a shared roll call vote. The most debated measure was Senate Bill 1288, creating the Idaho High Needs Student Fund to reimburse districts for unusually high special education costs above $30,000 per student, using $5 million in one-time funds. Supporters argued it would help districts meet federal obligations, reduce local levy pressure, and provide targeted relief for the most expensive cases; opponents said it was a patchwork fix, could become an ongoing obligation, and should wait for broader funding formula reform. After extended debate, the bill passed 22-1 and was sent to the House. The Senate then reordered the third reading calendar, moved to miscellaneous business, heard several introductions and announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

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• We were trying to get services and we just don't think there's enough folks there.
• Alex Halley, Florida Department of AG and Consumer Services is waiving in support.
• Let's say the debt service is completed. The deadline is June 30th of 2025.
• A bill requires AHCA to continue making Medicaid payments for these services preventing service interruptions
• And we're losing services for a period of time.

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• Mahalo for your service.
• Mahalo for your<00:28:40.080><c> service.
• Um, Petty Officer Cleo Pio your service.
• For that service, I our ocean and reefs.
• </c><00:36:59.440><c> I</c> Guard is the first federal service I Guard is the first federal service I

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This removes provisions pertaining to veteran services assets.
• One just won a $250 million IDR for a service with a QPA of $250.
• It doesn't necessarily say that they don't have to provide service.
• through our top-of-the-line inpatient services.
• Through our top-of-the-line inpatient services.

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• factors that we have to meet each and every year to be able to provide services to the residents that
• And anyone who doesn't own a home gets nothing other than diminished services.
• Nancy Bowen: It shows up as sudden millage spikes, service cuts or both, and then as a ripple effect
• We also have no carve out for important services like hospital districts to take care of our poor.
• People like their services.

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• , to have services.
• As a representative said, there's a long wait list for services.
• iBudget waiver services.
• On its website, APD identifies these critically needed services in all six APD regions.
• On its website, APD identifies these critically needed services in all six APD regions.

Summary: The Budget Committee took up six bills. HB 313 passed unanimously and was reported favorably; it exempts vehicles or motorcycles displaying the Purple Heart specialty license plate from paying tolls on Florida facilities. HB 749 also passed and was reported favorably; it extends benefits to firefighters injured during training exercises. CS/HB 1103 passed and was reported favorably; it addresses APD’s developmental disability waitlist by increasing transparency, creating statewide family care councils, expanding the existing pilot program statewide on a phased timeline, and improving coordination for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Testimony on HB 1103 focused on the long waitlist, the need for more provider capacity and support coordinators, and concerns from Disability Rights Florida about moving too quickly without enough data, while supporters argued the current system is not working and families need access to services now. HB 1097 passed after a unanimous amendment removing an appropriation; it creates a premier academic insurance research center at Florida State University to conduct applied insurance and catastrophic risk research, with members discussing the transition from FIU and noting continued collaboration. HB 1309 passed and was reported favorably; it requires evidence-based reading interventions for K-2 students with reading deficiencies and creates a reading coaches program for grades 4-12. Supporters from education and business groups appeared in favor. CS/HB 433 also passed and was reported favorably, though it drew the most debate. The bill requires agencies to review existing rules and guidance documents for consistency with legislative intent, repromulgate rules over time, and report licensing metrics. Members raised concerns about possible duplication of work, staffing needs, and cost, while the sponsor and supporters argued agencies should already be doing this and that the bill would reduce unnecessary regulation and improve accountability. The committee then adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• Due to a drafting oversight, TWC is not authorized to procure goods and services necessary to operate
• Workforce boards will provide them with free services ranging from a job posting and work in Texas to
• It's a formal partnership between the Texas Workforce, uh, Commission, the Health and Human Services
• These Texas agencies work hard to connect individuals with essential services, often serving the same
• who are utilizing these services, um, it gives these agencies that opportunity to collaborate.

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• My name is Randy Services Committee.
• </c> things more clear, when we have services things more clear, when we have services like<00:42:08.800
• </c> So, who are central service technicians? So, who are central service technicians?
• </c> are approximately 1,300 central service are approximately 1,300 central service technicians<00:44
• </c> complexity that these central service complexity that these central service technicians<00:46:49.119

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