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• <00:04:07.120> those followed to develop those followed to develop those recommendations.
• So how did the LCCMR develop these recommendations?
• That process is a multi-step competitive process, and it was launched early in 2025 with the release
• So how did the LCCMR develop these recommendations?
• That process is a multi-step competitive process, and it was launched early in 2025 with the release

Bills: HF3426, HF3428

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources

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• follow its disciplinary guidelines policy to discipline licensees consistently and that it... ...develop
• The other recommendation that was implemented in a different manner had to do with the board developing
• Our report also includes a questions and answers section that provides information on the development
• Our goal is to create consistent, unified, intake, and tracking approach across all of our development
• . ...and to better inform medical and regulatory decisions before and after competition.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Divisions charge developers impact fees for new developments to cover costs associated with additional
• And if we give their development fees that are intended to pay for their new development, we give them
• That cost, rather than being borne by the developer, is spread throughout the development. 200 houses
• that a developer brings in either.
• The economic development—enterprise funds.

Bills: HB26, HB73, SB 14, HB46

Keywords: HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County

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• Many developed medical necessity.
• > lifelong people can develop chronic lifelong people can develop chronic lifelong infections.
• Um many women in develop the infection.
• hep and therefore going on to develop hep and therefore going on to develop chronic<03:35:00.640
• So it competition based on the review.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• requirement from the days when the power plants were owned by the utilities and not subject to competition
• The other thing is the markets that are operated by ISO New England are incredibly competitive.
• They're all in competition with one another, and they're always trying to get a leg up on the other.
• And in terms of PILOTs that do exist, when we go to calculate the SWEPT warrant, we develop that uniform
• rate statewide, and then based on that rate, we develop a warrant for each particular community.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 302, which would allow the state treasurer to invest public funds in precious metals and digital assets. The sponsor was not present, so Representative Urs introduced the bill briefly and said he did not know much about it. No one from the Treasury Department testified, and members repeatedly noted the treasurer’s absence. Susan Elme testified against the bill, arguing that these investments are highly volatile and contrary to the treasury’s duty to remain stable and liquid. She said the bill should be killed. In questioning, she estimated the 5% cap in the bill would amount to roughly $10 million, depending on available funds, and said such investing would be more appropriate for an individual day trader than for the state treasury. Members also discussed prior legislative experience with Bitcoin-related proposals and raised concerns about whether the treasury had the staff expertise to manage commodity or digital asset investing. The committee did not take a final vote; instead, it agreed to hold a work session and seek additional information from the treasurer, with a plan to revisit the bill on April 1.

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• FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION HAS BEEN ABLE TO SERVE THIS POPULATION THROUGH THE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOP
• DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF MATERIALS WITH -- COUNSEL, FLORIDA ARS, APD, FLORIDA COMMUNITY CARE REVIEWED
• OBVIOUSLY WE ARE SHOWING YOU WE ARE NOT DONE DEVELOPING OUR NETWORK, BUT WE ARE TRYING HARD TO TARGET
• NO MATTER WHAT TYPE INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOP MENTAL DISABILITY THEY HAVE.
• WHEN WE WERE WORKING TOGETHER FOR GOVERNOR BUSH AND THE LEGISLATURE IN WORKING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF

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• We are the regional economic development partnership for the Austin area across five counties.
• Development and education efforts across our state will benefit from these provisions, as they improve
• I'm Quy Lan Thieu, and I lead workforce development for Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
• In 2024, we invested $5.65 million into workforce development initiatives.
• A long time ago, I helped develop the first clean room robots in the United States.

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SLIDE FOR THE MEMBERS AS THEY DEVELOP A BUDGET FOR NEXT YEAR BECAUSE OF ABOUT
• LOOKING FORWARD, WE DEVELOPED A SERIES OF CRITICAL NEEDS.
• IF YOU WENT AHEAD EVEN THOUGH STRICTLY SPEAKING IT'S NOT REQUIRED IN 26-27 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT START TACKLING
• RECOGNIZED. >> THIS AMENDMENT MAKES MODIFICATIONS TO PROJECTS IN OUR WORK PROGRAM TO POSITION THEM FOR COMPETITIVE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This bill requires each state college and university to develop a plan prioritizing placement of students
• who's most at risk, and how we can strengthen our workforce training to keep people employed and competitive
• It will be updated every three years and developed in partnership with business, academia, and local
• The use of ChatGPT was liberal in the development of my responses today. Thank you. Okay.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. First, PCS for HB 879 by Representatives Rizo and Woodson would require state colleges and universities to prioritize housing placement for students who are homeless, were in foster care, or are at risk of homelessness, and to give first priority in housing or work-study priority systems to students eligible for child-welfare-related tuition and fee exemptions. Members heard extensive supportive testimony from Florida Youth Shine participants and other advocates describing housing instability after foster care and the importance of campus housing and vouchers for student success. The bill was reported favorably by a 16-0 vote. The committee then heard CS for HB 1113 by Representative Valdes, which would standardize minimum math-content requirements for elementary teacher preparation programs and increase math content in competency-based certification programs. The sponsor cited stagnant Florida math outcomes and a state report finding limited math preparation for elementary teacher candidates. The bill drew support from the Foundation for Florida’s Future and the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote. Finally, the committee considered HB 827 by Representative Spencer, directing the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research to conduct a recurring statewide study on the effects of automation and artificial intelligence on Florida’s workforce, including affected industries, at-risk workers, and training needs. Members discussed whether similar data exists in the private sector, the bill’s fiscal impact, and the sponsor’s use of AI tools in preparing remarks. The bill received supportive debate and was reported favorably without opposition.

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• Representative, um, just to clarify, we would still be doing a competitive RFP with this language.
• Representative, um, just to clarify, we would still be doing a competitive RFP with this language.
• <00:21:12.480> It's competitive RFP with this language.
• It's competitive RFP with this language.
• happens by age three and 90% development happens by age three and 90% happens<01:30:21.280> by

Bills: HF1918, HF2305, HF897, HF2191, HF2617, HF2551, HF2137

Keywords: HF1918, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, child welfare, foster care, out-of-home placement, permanency planning, relative search, noncustodial parent, kinship care, family preservation, African American Child and Family Well-Being, racial disproportionality, maltreatment reporting, educational neglect, truancy, school attendance, Great Start compensation, child care provider payments, TEACH early childhood program

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• <02:22:45.600> jointly compromised language developed jointly compromised language developed
• The state art development fund is being eliminated.
• The state art development fund health.
• The state art development fund is<03:41:11.279> being<03:41:11.600> eliminated.
• , the arts, and the development, the arts, and the university<05:46:39.320> system.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We've developed some really good information strategies for prospective teachers that will help them
• So many of our institutions have... 85 grants to develop undergraduate pathways.
• So I think there's probably a lot that districts can do to be more competitive.
• They don't have enough professional development.
• So clearly we're investing in professional development for teachers to become more effective.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance heard an extended discussion on state efforts to recruit, prepare, and retain teachers, with a focus on whether current programs are sustainable and well targeted. Testimony from the Learning Policy Institute, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Department of Education, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office described persistent shortages, especially in special education, math, science, bilingual education, and high-need schools. Speakers emphasized that residency programs, Golden State Teacher Grants, National Board incentives, classified employee pathways, and undergraduate teacher pipelines have helped increase preparation and retention, but many of these efforts rely on one-time funding and lack long-term certainty. Committee members repeatedly raised concerns about the “leaky pipeline,” working conditions, the burden of student debt, and whether the state should simplify and institutionalize support for aspiring teachers rather than rely on a patchwork of grants. The agencies presented data showing continuing shortages and uneven distribution of fully credentialed teachers. CTC reported projected hiring needs of roughly 20,000 to 25,000 teachers annually, with the highest needs in self-contained classrooms, special education, and certain regions of the state. It also noted that emergency permits, waivers, and intern credentials remain high, and that teachers entering through those routes have higher turnover. LPI cited research showing residency-prepared teachers are more effective and more likely to stay, and argued that Golden State Teacher Grants attract candidates who might not otherwise enter teaching and help them complete preparation. CDE stressed that most new demand comes from attrition and urged support for multiple entry points, tuition assistance, and campus-based coursework. Several members also discussed the role of community college pathways, dual credentialing, and support for school leaders as part of retention. The LAO recommended rejecting the educator pipeline proposals under discussion, citing limited evidence of effectiveness and suggesting that any new spending should be more narrowly targeted to the highest-need schools and long-standing shortage subjects. The LAO also said that if the Legislature funds new programs this year, Proposition 98 would be preferable given the state’s fiscal condition. Committee members pushed back on the idea that declining enrollment or layoffs would solve shortages, noting that shortages and layoffs can coexist in different subject areas and regions. The discussion ended with agreement that staff would continue working with agencies on how to make teacher pipeline investments more consistent, coherent, and easier for candidates to navigate. The committee then turned to the Golden State Teacher Grant Program. Finance proposed $50 million in one-time General Fund support to extend the program for one additional year, while the LAO recommended rejecting the proposal because the first CSAC evaluation is not due until later in the year and because the funding would be non-Proposition 98. CSAC supported the extension, saying demand has been strong, over 20,000 aspiring educators have been served since 2021, and the agency had to pause applications after receiving more than 9,200 this year; it also said more than 2,500 candidates had already expressed interest for next year. Members asked how many students the new funding would serve, and CSAC estimated just under 5,000 awards at $10,000 each. The discussion also covered whether the grant could be moved into Proposition 98 and how the one-time nature of the funding affects confidence among prospective teachers.

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• to the point of being quite developed to the point of being quite developed to the point of being able
• there may be new things being developed there may be new things being developed even that is for those
• a list of approved vendors from develop a list of approved vendors from develop a list of approved vendors
• brings cost offer and more competition brings cost offer and more competition brings cost down right
• and Tourism allow the econom Development and Tourism allow the econom Development and Tourism Committee

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Page 11 is significant developments since 2007.
• <04:43:07.680> grants moving that over to competitive grants moving that over to competitive
• Do you do any group septic systems for housing developments?
• state's key Economic Development state's key Economic Development projects<05:31:34.240> you<
• expansions the New Balance development expansions the New Balance development in<05:31:42.480>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented an overview of its budget and operations, emphasizing that it is the lowest-spending agency in state government and that its general fund allocation has declined since 2019. Commissioner Arling House explained that DAS also handles back-office functions for several administratively attached boards, which has affected staffing and spending comparisons. He said the department’s current general fund spending is roughly split between retiree health and other operations, and that the presentation was based on adjusted authorized spending rather than the original budget figures. A major portion of the meeting focused on retiree health benefits and the long-term effort to control costs. Deputy Commissioner Cassie Keane described how the state moved from a projected deficit in retiree health to savings through a series of changes, including higher premium contributions, co-pay adjustments, and shifting Medicare retirees into Medicare Advantage arrangements to capture federal reimbursement. She said the state has about 12,500 retirees and spouses on the plan, with roughly 10,906 Medicare retirees and 1,580 non-Medicare retirees, and that the savings have depended heavily on federal funding and procurement decisions. She also noted that Medicare retirees pay Part B premiums and that the state has grandfathered older retirees from some premium contributions. Members asked about what the expenditures cover, why the state offers retiree health instead of simply giving retirees a payment to buy coverage themselves, and whether out-of-pocket costs changed under Medicare Advantage. Keane said the plan covers actual health claims or insurance premiums, that co-pays and maximum out-of-pocket limits remain in place, and that the state has no authority to change benefit details without legislative action. She explained that retiree health is a long-standing employee benefit that wraps around Medicare and is not collectively bargained in the usual sense, though its eligibility rules and cost-sharing have been tightened over time to better target the benefit to long-term state service. The discussion also covered vendor performance problems. Keane said Anthem recently won the contract back from Aetna, but its pharmacy subsidiary, Caroline, caused serious service disruptions. DAS responded by withholding payments, assessing more than $2 million in performance guarantees, and hiring a third-party auditor to review the pharmacy processes. The current contract runs through the end of calendar year 2026, and officials said they are watching federal Medicare Advantage reimbursement changes closely because future savings are uncertain.

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• Development Finance Corporation.
• , we can shape decades of development. timelines.
• The next few years could be incredibly important in terms of the development of technology.
• We're talking about development of the grid and stabilization of the grid.
• It is time now infusion to shave off decades of development time cycles.

Keywords: nominations, Undersecretary of Energy, Undersecretary of Science, Preston Griffith, Dario Gil, energy policy, scientific innovation

Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.

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• As a librarian, we follow collection development policies.
• I am saying that librarians follow collection development policy.
• <06:13:46.600> policies we have collection development policies we have collection development
• <06:14:20.440> policy follow collection development policy follow collection development policy

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 763, an early bill concerning AED access at athletic events and venues. Representative Morris offered amendment 0743H to clarify the bill by removing charter schools from the language and tying AED placement to American Heart Association guidance, emphasizing that AEDs should be readily accessible within a reasonable walking distance rather than mandated on every field. The amendment and then the bill as amended both passed 17-0, and the bill was reported out as Ought to Pass with Amendment. The committee then considered House Bill 781, requiring school districts to adopt cell phone-free education policies, and a related bill, House Bill 131. HB 781 was amended to include charter public school boards, cover other personal electronic communication devices, require at minimum restrictions on student personal cell phones during class instruction, allow superintendent-approved exceptions for medical or language needs, protect students with medical needs or disabilities under Section 504, and set an effective date of July 1, 2025. Some members argued the amendment was too prescriptive and limited local control, while supporters said it still left districts flexibility outside classroom instruction. The amendment passed 16-1, and the bill then passed Ought to Pass as Amended 16-1. HB 131, described as a mirror bill, was then retained by a 17-0 vote. House Bill 398, a title bill requiring Holocaust and genocide studies to include impacts on people with disabilities, was moved to ITL after Representative Selig reported the genocide commission believed the topic was already being covered. That motion passed 17-0. The committee also agreed to hold several bills for later consideration, including HB 754, HB 1221, HB 360, and HB 699, citing the need for more review or missing copies. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 361, prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools. Supporters argued the bill would preserve individual choice while preventing statewide or districtwide mandates in future public health emergencies, and cited a Department of Health and Human Services letter saying masks remain effective but decisions should be based on individual choice and risk assessment. Opponents emphasized local control and the need for districts to respond to different public health conditions. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 361 was completed.

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• will increase our investment in the CPM workforce through the creation of a midwifery workforce development
• It would allow us to recruit, invest in, and retain our workforce by paying more competitive salaries
• When I developed a dangerous molar pregnancy, my DPC doctor caught it early because she carried a small
• So my name is Mary Ann Marshman, and I am the developer of the Flourishing Birth and Community Center
• These barriers to access have led to the highest risk of maternal deaths in the developed world, with

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing with testimony on several health care bills, with most of the discussion focused on primary care access, community health center reimbursement, midwifery and birth centers, telehealth, hospital-at-home, direct primary care, and trans-inclusive health care access. Chair Feeney and Chair Murphy opened by noting the large number of signups and asking testifiers to keep remarks brief because of time constraints. Legislators and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that Massachusetts’ primary care system is under strain and that federal policy changes and reimbursement gaps are worsening financial pressure on providers. On community health centers, Representative Blay, Senator Lovely, Michael Curry, Bethany Keeley, Jag Deep Trevetti, Sean Cahill, and Christina Severin all supported H. 1096/S. 711, which would require commercial insurers to pay federally qualified health centers at least the MassHealth prospective payment system rate. They argued that commercial plans currently reimburse health centers below Medicaid rates, threatening sustainability, staffing, and access, especially as federal cuts and coverage losses could increase uncompensated care. Testifiers said the bill would stabilize health centers, protect primary care access, and not cost the state money. A second major topic was H. 1117/S. 784 on sustaining birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Senator Lovely, Senator Miranda, Emily Anesta, Rebecca Orden, Catherine Rushworth, Nishira Burrill, Joel Sutherland, Rachel Blessington, Joelle Ward, and others described the 2024 maternal health omnibus as an important first step, but said birth centers and midwives still face low reimbursement, workforce shortages, and financial instability. They urged reimbursement parity, a workforce development fund, and support for freestanding birth centers, citing improved outcomes, lower C-section rates, better patient experience, and racial equity in maternal health. Several speakers shared personal birth stories and said the bill would help preserve and expand birth options in communities like Roxbury, Worcester, and the North Shore. The committee also heard support for H. 1343 on direct primary care from Dr. Garofalo, Dr. Altman, Dr. Nair, Stephanie Cameron, Dr. Haley Moke-Blessed, and others, who said current insurance rules force patients to use a separate in-network primary care doctor for referrals and sometimes prevent physicians from dispensing medications. They argued the bill would reduce delays, administrative burden, and costs while improving continuity of care. In addition, Dr. Miklides and Sue Stempeck supported H. 1141 on hospital-at-home parity, saying the model has strong outcomes and should be reimbursed at the same rate as brick-and-mortar hospital care. Heather Myers and Katrina Cook testified on telehealth and digital health equity, urging broader coverage for asynchronous care, remote monitoring, interpreter services, and digital literacy supports. SEIU Local 509 supported H. 1188/S. 681 on trans-inclusive health care access, saying it would remove arbitrary insurance barriers to gender-affirming care. No votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• In the process, they'll build character, learn leadership skills, and develop healthy relationships.
• learn leadership skills, and develop learn leadership skills, and develop healthy<02:03:52.880><
• <02:04:00.480> They're competition can be experienced.
• They're competition can be experienced.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• demonstrating gestational development. demonstrating gestational development.
• organs during the baby's development.
• So, we ask you to concur development.
• <00:53:54.000> And that there are problems developing.
• And that there are problems developing.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Mississippi Early Childhood Development Mississippi Early Childhood Development Coalition.<00:09
• a large-scale development.
• > this to put site development money into this to put site development money into this area<02
• a large-scale development. a large-scale development.
• to where that they could develop to where that they could develop programs<02:55:51.760> um,<

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 11 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Anthony Phillips, and dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee reports. The chamber also recognized several guests in the galleries, including family members of senators, medical professionals for Early Childhood Day, and advocates and local officials. After introductions, the Senate moved into the calendar and began considering bills and motions. Among the measures taken up, the Senate passed House Bill 1393 to create the Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund, with the sponsor explaining it would allow MDA to support energy projects and require compliance with state procurement laws. The Senate also passed House Bill 420, which provides a full homestead ad valorem tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans age 85 or older and allows an unremarried surviving spouse to keep the exemption; senators asked about eligibility, age limits, and safeguards against improper exemptions. Another bill passed was House Bill 1941 on the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, which would allow funding through bonds or other means in addition to direct appropriation and raise the DFA processing cap from 2% to 3%; several senators raised concerns about state debt and the funding mechanism. The Senate concurred in Senate Bill 2906, which gives the Secretary of State additional time to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for county election systems. It also adopted motions to table reconsideration on several House bills, including House Bill 908 on absentee ballot receipt dates, House Bill 525 on mandatory minimum penalties for sexual battery, and House Bill 538 on sanctuary policies and immigration enforcement. The chamber voted to reconsider and then again pass House Bill 1613, described as a bill on aggravated trafficking weight and pill counts that also included a chemical abortion ban, after some senators who were absent earlier asked to go on record. For House Bill 2409, dealing with a comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes, the Senate voted not to concur and invited conference. The Senate also passed and retained numerous other items as it worked through the calendar.