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• And through the ND TAP program, she has about 20-some hours to be an LAC in our facility.
• The IMD exclusion also does not apply to facilities of 16 beds or less.
• The IMD exclusion also does not apply to facilities of 16 beds or less.
• So these are the facilities where, pursuant to federal law, programs.
• States still have avenues to pursue care in residential facilities.

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• This radioactive iodine would kill any straggling cancer cells in my body, and because of my age, the
• Going to a skilled nursing facility where they get very little therapy and are housed with elderly people
• Going to a skilled nursing facility where they get very little therapy and are housed with elderly people
• I am also here in support of the bill as 607, age 1061, an act to increase nurse midwifery services.
• And if they are past childbearing age, they always tell me, “I wish I had someone like that when I was

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a lengthy public hearing with testimony on a wide range of health insurance and access-to-care bills. Early testimony focused on prescription drug pricing and pharmacy reimbursement, with supporters of H. 1326 arguing that pharmacy benefit managers and MassHealth managed care arrangements reimburse independent pharmacies too little, contributing to pharmacy closures and “pharmacy deserts.” The committee also heard repeated support for H. 1151/S. 742 on cognitive rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, H. 1288/S. 716 on telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, H. 1309/S. 761 on full-spectrum pregnancy care without cost-sharing, H. 1312 on insurance coverage for doula services, H. 309 on prompt access to health care by removing deductibles for certain services, H. 809/H. 1227 on biomarker testing, H. 1162/S. 810 on reducing inequities in access to medical procedures by limiting insurer cuts tied to Modifier 25, and S. 726 on insurance coverage for mobile integrated health. Testifiers included legislators, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, emergency and rehabilitation clinicians, and patients and family members. Supporters of the brain injury bill said cognitive rehabilitation is medically necessary, improves long-term outcomes, and can reduce institutional care and public costs; they noted the bill has been heard repeatedly and has support from the Brain Injury Commission and prior favorable committee action. Supporters of the pregnancy care and doula bills described out-of-pocket costs as a barrier to maternal health and shared personal stories of high bills and unmet support needs. Biomarker testing advocates and cancer patients said coverage gaps deny patients access to precision treatment, can lead to avoidable suffering, and should be standardized across insurers; several speakers said insurers often deny claims despite clinical benefit. Dermatology witnesses said insurers’ use of Modifier 25 cuts reimbursement for same-day evaluation and procedure visits, forcing separate appointments and increasing patient burden. Mobile integrated health supporters described home-based care as a way to reduce emergency department use and hospital readmissions, especially for patients with transportation or mobility barriers. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.

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• Right now the law requires that those children access that benefit by the time that they're the age of
• The AG is responsible for everything that is within his or her agency, and so there are mechanisms in
• The AG is going to lack arrest powers for a criminal investigation, so they're going to need to work
• The AG is going to lack arrest powers for a criminal investigation, so they're going to need to work
• near facilities that provide protected health care or facilities conducting an immigration matter.

Bills: SB5536, SB5868, SJM8006, SB6011

Keywords: divorce, dissolution, marriage, domestic partnership, property division, real property, community property, separate property, liabilities, family law, equitable distribution, court order, personal jurisdiction, absent spouse, absent domestic partner, creditors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, home equity, family home

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• I was incarcerated from the age of 20 to 34. I'm 54 now.
• There could be a power outage, and the individuals in a county facility need to be trained.
• We even passed a law two years ago to lower the age for a starting correctional officer from 18 to 17
• They can't even get a gun at that age. For a starting correctional officer from 18 to 17.
• In an age of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislature, do not be complicit. Do not choose the oppressor.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several bills and one set of confirmations. SB 330, relating to disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, was explained as clarifying the heart disease presumption and allowing transferred law enforcement officers to rely on a prior physical if the new agency fails to provide one; it was reported favorably. SB 526, a broad commercial construction bill, was amended with a title amendment and a delete-all amendment before being reported favorably. SB 1192 created a pilot program for callback queues at certain executive agencies to reduce hold times, and it was also reported favorably. SB 1078 established gubernatorial transition procedures, including liaisons, briefing materials, office space, and access to records; an amendment narrowed and reassigned some duties and increased penalties for improper disclosure, and the bill passed favorably. SB 7022 extended and updated a public records exemption for classroom examinations and assessment instruments through 2031, and it was reported favorably. SB 1250 removed the Florida Commission on Human Relations’ requirement to use registered mail for certain notices, allowing less expensive notice methods, and it passed favorably. SB 1698 allowed certain employer notices and posters to be posted electronically instead of physically, and it was reported favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of 10 appointees to the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the State Retirement Commission. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force within the Attorney General’s Office of Civil Rights to review anti-Semitism in Florida, improve community relations, advise on law enforcement training, assess digital media literacy efforts, review hate crime statutes, and issue annual reports. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with many speakers opposing it on First Amendment, academic freedom, and equal-protection grounds and arguing it could chill criticism of Israel or be used selectively; supporters said it was needed to address rising anti-Semitism and that the state’s definition of anti-Semitism had already been adopted in statute. After debate, the bill was reported favorably. SB 862, as amended, set a $60,000 salary goal by 2030 for state correctional officers, probation officers, and institutional security specialists, with annual raises subject to appropriations; members questioned a separate provision allowing deployment of correctional officers during emergencies, including whether that could intersect with immigration enforcement, but the sponsor said he would follow up and that the bill was aimed at recruitment, retention, and workforce stability. The bill received support from law enforcement and corrections groups and was reported favorably. SB 1642, the Freedom in the Workplace Act, generated the most contentious discussion: it would bar certain pronoun-related requirements, prohibit mandatory training or activities related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression as a condition of employment, require sex on employment forms to reflect biological sex, and extend similar protections to public employees and contractors. Supporters framed it as protecting free speech, conscience, and against compelled speech; opponents argued it would authorize discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people, invite litigation, and harm workplace safety and inclusion. An amendment moved the bill into the chapter governing public employers and employees, and the bill was then reported favorably.

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• They would presumably go to a facility, seek the medical attention, and in doing that, in the questions
• on our students by asking them questions that may or may not be appropriate for them at different ages
• As a young person who is under the age of 18 not that long ago, I am beyond alarmed by Senate Bill 288
• I started birth control at age 16 to regulate my reproductive and mental health.
• I started birth control at age 16 to regulate my reproductive and mental health.

Summary: The committee on Pre-K through 12 Education took up SB 1288, a parental rights bill by Sen. Grall, which would expand the Parents Bill of Rights to require written parental consent for minors’ medical care and prescriptions, give parents access to medical records, require parental review/consent for surveys and questionnaires, and restrict use of biofeedback devices without parental permission. The sponsor said the bill is intended to restore parents’ role in major medical decisions and to address concerns about schools or providers collecting sensitive information from children without parents’ knowledge. She said she was open to clarifying language, especially around exceptions and definitions, but maintained that parents should generally be the decision-makers. Committee members pressed the sponsor on how the bill would affect minors who are abused, homeless, estranged from parents, or otherwise without a safe guardian, as well as access to STI treatment, mental health care, contraception, and care after sexual assault. The sponsor repeatedly said children in unsafe situations should come into the child welfare or law enforcement system and that she was open to changes for truly unsafe or unavailable parents, but she rejected the idea that the bill was merely about notification rather than consent. She also defended the survey provisions as a way to stop routine questioning of children about suicide and other sensitive topics without parental awareness, and said the biofeedback language was aimed at school settings where data about children’s anxiety or stress is allegedly being shared with classmates. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many speakers opposing the bill and describing personal experiences with abuse, rape, mental health crises, lack of supportive parents, and the need for confidential access to birth control, STI testing, and counseling. Opponents argued the bill would delay care, endanger vulnerable minors, and reduce access to medically necessary services and surveys that can identify risk. Supporters said the bill would restore parental authority, improve transparency, and protect children from inappropriate surveys and biometric monitoring. During debate, Sen. Berman and Sen. Davis opposed the bill, saying it conflicts with existing law and could harm vulnerable youth, while Sen. Yarborough supported it, arguing that not all parents are bad actors and that the state should not treat all families as if they were. The transcript ends with debate underway and no final vote or action recorded.

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• </c><00:40:46.880><c> across</c> all in different ICE facilities across all in different ICE facilities
• </c> When you look at everyone under the age When you look at everyone under the age of<03:44:51.640>
• </c> used by 2/3 of kids ages 9 to 12. used by 2/3 of kids ages 9 to 12.
• </c> 16% are ages 12 to 16. 16% are ages 12 to 16.
• But, you know, my mom still did limit how much time I got to play Pong. aging me. aging me.

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• The bill itself says the Department of Ag shall develop and implement a coordinated plan.
• I don't see very well in my old age. You're up. Good recovery, thank you.
• To this day, there is no permanent facility to store this waste right now. be a billionaire probably
• All of our neighboring states have passed laws saying that they will not be a permanent storage facility
• They vitrify it into glass and they store it in the long-term facility.

Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, and approval of the previous journal, then received gubernatorial and Senate messages and committee reports. Several new Ways and Means bills were introduced, including measures on managed recreation on endowment land, large electrical loads, Medicaid eligibility and work requirements, DOPL rulemaking and fees, daily recess in schools, rural health transformation, AI regulatory review, and Idaho Digital Learning Academy changes. The House also advanced a number of bills and memorials to the third-reading calendar and suspended rules to take up House Bill 893, a codifier cleanup bill, which passed unanimously on a voice-style roll call. The House then considered a series of Senate bills and House bills. Senate Bill 1255, dealing with involuntary commitment procedures on tribal reservations and recognizing tribal health facilities and tribal police officers, passed. Senate Bill 1257, which clarifies child protection and foster-care visitation rules in cases involving serious abuse, also passed. House Bill 803, expanding confidentiality protections for personnel involved in firing-squad executions, passed after debate over transparency and due process. Senate Bill 1293, correcting an unintended effect of prior public-benefits legislation on crime victims’ compensation, passed; Senate Bill 1308, a technical mediation cleanup bill, passed; House Bill 508, concerning roadway enhancement funds and consultant coverage, passed; Senate Bill 1272, a transportation code cleanup bill, passed; and Senate Bill 1309, clarifying restitution priority in juvenile cases, passed. Several bills drew more substantial debate and were defeated. Senate Bill 1271, which would have directed the Department of Agriculture to coordinate data collection and an abatement plan for invasive rats in southwest Idaho, failed after members split over whether it was a statewide issue or a local problem and whether it would expand government or create future costs. Senate Bill 1340, a left-lane driving bill that would have required slower traffic to move right and funded signage, also failed amid concerns about road conditions, enforcement, and confusion on multi-lane highways. Senate Concurrent Resolution 120, urging changes to Idaho’s nuclear waste agreement to support used nuclear fuel reprocessing and broader nuclear development, passed after a sharp debate over whether it would help Idaho’s energy future or weaken protections against long-term waste storage. The House also passed Senate Bill 1296, updating criminal trespass law to address disruptions at houses of worship, and Senate Bill 1325, creating a white specialty license plate to support Project Choice. Later, the House approved Senate Bill 1269 on cloud seeding transparency and liability, despite objections about consent, data, and liability protections. After the day’s business, the House announced upcoming committee meetings, returned House Bill 880 to the Transportation Committee, and adjourned until the next day.

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• </c> an hour and a half to a larger facility. an hour and a half to a larger facility.
• And unfortunately, that woman chose not to go to the other facility and did not get the kit, did not
• </c><00:30:39.120><c> And</c> needed to go to another facility.
• And needed to go to another facility.
• </c> treatment with women of childbearing age treatment with women of childbearing age and<00:42:34.160

Keywords: 00:00:20 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:02:00 - Update on Rural Health Transformation Program 00:29:20 - Discussion of 26RS HB 134 00:36:35 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 134 00:37:41 - Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 01:09:44 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• My mom is currently in a facility.
• Somebody can correct me somewhere, but in a facility, other patients do want to... ...facility, other
• Assisted living facilities are not health care facilities.
• devices so that they can decide which facility best fits their needs.
• are there versus a facility, for example, where my grandmother was.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard HB 103, which would require hospitals and surgical centers to adopt policies using surgical smoke evacuation systems during procedures. Representative Woodson and several nurses and health care advocates testified that surgical smoke contains harmful chemicals and pathogens, poses respiratory risks to operating room staff and patients, and that the bill is needed to protect nurses and address workforce shortages. Members from both parties voiced support, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 223, as amended, which would allow residents of nursing home or assisted living rooms to use fixed cameras, with guardrails on consent, non-rotatable placement, and prohibitions on posting footage online. The sponsor said the measure is intended to help families monitor loved ones and deter abuse or neglect, while supporters from AARP and some caregivers described cameras as tools for accountability and peace of mind. Facility and industry representatives raised concerns about privacy, dignity, roommate consent, and the potential impact on personal care conversations and resident autonomy. After questions and debate, members discussed how consent would work, who could access recordings, and how the bill would handle roommate changes and misuse of footage. The sponsor said the bill would continue to be refined in later committees. HB 223 was reported favorably as amended by a 16-2 vote, with Representatives Campbell and Franklin voting no. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The AG could sue.
• And that's I think what the AG the law.
• facility, uh and facilities<01:38:38.240><c> and</c><01:38:38.400><c> incidental</c><01:38:38.880><c
• > structures</c> facilities and incidental structures facilities and incidental structures which<01:38
• I'm just the ages between Uh thank you.

Bills: HF3878, HF4131, HF3796, HF4097

Keywords: airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, consumer rights, automated decision systems, Minnesota Statutes, suitable seating, employee seating, workplace seating, occupational safety, workplace safety, labor standards, employer requirements, chair, stool

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• facility facility um<01:30:26.159><c> uh</c><01:30:26.760><c> in</c><01:30:27.000><c> plain</c><01:30
• </c><03:50:27.680><c> in</c> questions are there any facilities in questions are there any facilities
• </c><04:27:24.359><c> in</c> though do you know of any facilities in though do you know of any facilities
• </c><04:37:42.879><c> so</c> defined so yeah no testing facility so defined so yeah no testing facility
• </c> idea of that there is uh some facility idea of that there is uh some facility receiving<05:06:16.600

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first. Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.

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• </c> age of 83. age of 83.
• facilities, healthc care facilities,<04:23:18.479><c> I</c><04:23:18.720><c> meet</c><04:23:18.960><
• Plus, Electrolux manufacturing facility.
• IDEA provides services to children from birth to age 21.
• But with their disabilities, facility.

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• New fire stations are built with better accommodations for the firefighters in the facility.
• Right now, the demand is growing, and infrastructure is aging, and the gap between the two is getting
• When we move out to repair facilities with utilities, there are no structures. Thank you.
• When we move out to repair facilities with utilities, there are no structures.
• And in this day and age, and the sensitivity ...threatened with ICE.

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• It's not what we've done in America for ages.
• at any time claiming that we allowed two opposing senators or whatever to come in and to use our facility
• And that says that we have violated the price of our—or worth of our—facility is X amount.
• petition for the court and that says that we have violated the the price of our or worth of our facility
• It also strikes '18 years of age,' and that's dealt with in another section.

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• At that age, they were four and five.
• I am the mother of two twin daughters who are nearly aged out of the system, and I am here because my
• Contact in correctional facilities will strengthen protections for incarcerated individuals.
• They are able to work in other correctional facilities, and as the law stands today, I will never see
• The imbalance of power inside of a correctional facility is absolute.

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• being told that they have to go to a specific clinic instead of being able to access the other facilities
• Facilities in their network and not knowing that they can go somewhere else other than where they've
• Across Texas, there's about half a million people between the ages of 16 and 26 who are not employed
• Hannah Gorgie: Across the U.S., about 1.5 million young people between the ages of 16 and 26 are not
• We serve opportunity youth, young people currently age 16 to 24 who are disconnected from education and

Summary: The subcommittee heard testimony on a broad agenda of workforce, labor, and workers’ compensation bills. HB 4676 would require political subdivision workers’ compensation networks to follow the same notice, access, and complaint rules as certified TDI networks; supporters said public employees and first responders deserve equal access to care, while municipal risk pool representatives opposed added regulation and said existing 504 networks already perform well. HB 4479 would create a rural workforce development grant program at TWC to support college-and-career readiness and local workforce alignment, and HB 3844 would define “opportunity youth” in state law to improve data, coordination, and access to services for disconnected young Texans; both drew strong support from rural, education, and chamber witnesses. HB 5545 would clarify federal tax treatment for wage-replacement benefits in non-subscriber injury benefit plans, with proponents calling it a win for employers and injured workers. HB 5118 would direct TWC and DIR to study AI and automated employment decision tools in hiring, including bias and oversight concerns. HB 1667 would move existing PTSD workers’ compensation language into a broader Labor Code chapter so more first responders, including state and campus officers, could qualify for benefits; supporters called it a technical fix to extend coverage more evenly across agencies. The committee also heard several first-responder and workers’ compensation bills. HB 2369 would speed up claims handling for injured first responders by allowing a single medical evaluation, giving carriers 60 days to accept or deny a claim, and letting workers seek treatment while disputes proceed; law enforcement supporters said it would help injured officers return to work faster, while opponents warned it would revive extent-of-injury waiver problems and increase litigation. HB 4483 would reclassify certain workers’ compensation maintenance taxes as surcharges to reduce retaliatory taxes imposed by other states on Texas-domiciled carriers, and HB 875, as revised by committee substitute, would create a small-project exception to municipal workers’ compensation and bonding requirements for certain low-value construction contracts in small cities; both were presented as cost-saving measures for Texas employers and local governments. HB 4415 would extend anti-retaliation protections for workers’ compensation claimants from first responders to all public employees and expressly waive sovereign immunity for those claims, with supporters describing it as closing a loophole that leaves public workers without the same remedy available in the private sector. The committee also took testimony on HB 5400, which would expand remedies for sexual harassment victims by removing the requirement to first file an administrative charge, extending the filing deadline from 300 days to two years, clarifying retaliation, and eliminating current damages caps. Supporters, including employment lawyers and a parent of a victim, said the current deadlines and caps prevent many survivors from obtaining counsel or full relief, especially younger workers and those in small workplaces or franchises. Across the agenda, witnesses repeatedly emphasized access to care, fair treatment for injured workers, rural workforce development, and stronger protections for vulnerable employees. After each bill was laid out and testimony heard, the chair generally closed the public hearing and left the bill pending; no final votes were taken, and the subcommittee adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• and the sewer infrastructure, as well as A new fire station under construction, as well as police facilities
• options have your land annexed or sign an agreement allowing it to remain in the ETJ until your ag exemption
• Prior to annexation, many neighborhoods received essential services like parking facility maintenance
• Craver Ranch also includes sites for future elementary schools, fire stations, and public facilities
• The average age of a Latino in Texas is actually 31 years old.

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• FACILITIES.
• IT IMPOSES A 25 PERCENT SURCHARGE WITH THE FACILITY IS LOCATED.
• IT CHARGES ITS RESIDENTS IF THE FACILITY FALLS IN THE RECIPIENT MUNICIPALITIES BOUNDARIES.
• THE CITY THAT HOSTS THE FACILITY, IT LOSES TAX REVENUE.
• MODERN WASTE ENERGY FACILITIES ARE GOOD NEIGHBORS. WE OPPOSED THE AMENDMENT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, that seems like a reasonable thing to ask of the higher education facilities, and I ask for an aye
• of the students at um matter the age of the students at um college<01:32:09.760><c> universities</c>
• We have the service center out on Garden of the Gods, as well as a facility downtown.
• This requires the Colorado Commission on Aging, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and
• Member of the Colorado Health Facilities Member of the Colorado Health Facilities Authority<04:42:05.520

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• facility of your biological sex.
• They're not entering these facilities.
• We have a number of parks and recreation facilities throughout our community.
• Some are single-stall facilities. One male, one female, would not be a problem.
• Yeah, there are separate facilities you can use. They're individual.

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