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• for strengthen Kentucky grant program for strengthen Kentucky homes. homes. homes.
• I think it is going to be a wonderful program.
• I will going to be a wonderful program.
• residents of the Commonwealth. residents of the Commonwealth.
• I'm a resident of Kentucky, lifelong, born in Morehead.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:11 Discussion HB 527 00:02:29 Vote HB 527 00:08:02 Discussion HB 627 00:09:09 Vote HB 627 00:24:29 Discussion HB 355 00:25:59 Vote HB 355 00:34:28 Discussion HB 568 00:35:18 Vote HB 568 01:12:10, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 527, a cleanup bill related to insurance matters and the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program. The committee substitute removed language that would have repealed the workers’ compensation deductible range, added a one-time grant/reimbursement provision for contractor fortified-roofing certifications, and added an emergency clause. The Department of Insurance said the bill also updates licensing language, addresses issues with unlicensed pharmacy benefit managers, and supports contractor training tied to the roof grant program. The commissioner noted the program is set to go live March 1 and asked members to inform constituents about possible roof grants of up to $10,000. House Bill 527 received a favorable report after the committee adopted the substitute and title amendment by voice vote and then approved the bill on a roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 627, a PIP reform bill. The sponsor and State Farm’s legislative agent said the substitute clarified language so the Attorney General can prosecute insurance fraud and reflected negotiations with hospitals, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, chiropractors, and physical therapists. The bill would apply the workers’ comp fee schedule to most PIP claims, require bills within 180 days, prohibit balance billing and credit impairment, raise funeral benefits to $5,000 and weekly wage benefits to $500, require an annual fraud report, and give the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction over insurance fraud cases. A physician testifying in opposition argued the bill would cut reimbursement for non-hospital providers, shift costs to hospitals and other payers, reduce access to care, and create an uneven playing field that favors hospitals. Committee members asked about the lack of a PIP fee schedule and the effect of the workers’ comp schedule relative to Medicare and commercial insurance. After debate, the committee adopted the substitute and then passed House Bill 627 with favorable expression on a roll call vote, with one member voting no. The committee also considered House Bill 355 on real estate appraisers. The sponsor said the bill would restore an independent board, allow evaluations under federal guidelines, and move Kentucky from a voluntary to a mandatory appraisal state. Testimony from insurance and appraisal representatives said the bill would require licensure for real property damage appraisers, exempt insurance agents and claims adjusters licensed under the insurance code, and create clearer standards and oversight. Members asked about the cost of an executive director and whether the board could sustain itself through fees; the sponsor said the board had historically been self-sustaining. The committee adopted the substitute and then gave House Bill 355 a favorable report by roll call vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 568, which would prohibit new public adjuster licenses while allowing current licensees to renew. The sponsor said the bill responds to ongoing complaints and investigations in the industry and noted that most licensed public adjusters in Kentucky are not residents of the state. The transcript cuts off as the bill’s presentation was beginning.

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• for developing policies under the SMMC program, as well as our quality improvement strategy.
• I'm a resident of Leon County, Florida.
• And financing of our own Medicaid program.
• It's almost a $40 billion program. It's the largest portion of our budget.
• For those not familiar, the ASR program is the profit-sharing mechanism.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1414 by Sen. Polsky on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) education. The bill would require the Department of Health, working with medical experts, to create and distribute CMV educational materials to expectant and new parents or caregivers through hospitals, birth centers, and OB/GYN practices. An amendment removed a section that would have required instruction for medical professionals, and the amended bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then took up a block of confirmations. Appointees on tabs 2 through 7 were recommended favorably in one vote, and Chavon Harris was separately confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after extensive questioning. Senators praised her leadership and experience, while others raised concerns about Medicaid redeterminations, the state’s CORE modernization project, Hope Florida, and a DCF anti-marijuana ad campaign; Harris said she would follow up on some issues and defended the agency’s work on transparency, managed care oversight, and access to care. Her confirmation was recommended favorably, with Sen. Berman noting opposition. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. SB 186 by Sen. Garcia expanded epilepsy training requirements for school personnel, including charter school bus drivers, and was reported favorably. SB 902 by Sen. Garcia, after amendments narrowing dental workforce provisions and allowing certain seizure rescue medication delegation to family home health aides, was reported favorably; testimony focused on medical marijuana regulation, practitioner accountability, and concerns about park and child-care proximity restrictions. SB 196 by Sen. Sharif created a uterine fibroid research database with privacy protections and was reported favorably after emotional testimony from a patient and supporters. SB 688 by Sen. Rodriguez would reestablish licensure of naturopathic doctors; it drew both support and skepticism about diagnosis and treatment boundaries, but was reported favorably. SB 1574, Maddie’s Law, would add biliary atresia screening to newborn screening and was strongly supported by parents describing a delayed diagnosis; it was reported favorably. SB 878 on clinical laboratory personnel, SB 1092 on podiatric medicine and certain cellular/tissue-based products, and SB 1032 on medical marijuana registry timelines and veteran fee waivers were also reported favorably, while SB 1032 drew debate over longer renewal/supply periods. The committee then began SB 1760 on Medicaid oversight and program transparency, with the sponsor describing the bill’s creation of a joint legislative oversight committee and a legislative actuary.

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• I have been a resident since the day I was born.
• And I'm a resident of Dallas, Texas.
• I currently reside in CD30.
• I'm a proud resident of Congressional District [number].
• I'm a resident of Texas's 4th Congressional District.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And another thing that I share briefly with you is the Food is Medicine Program.
• So thinking about medically tailored meals, produce prescription programs.
• And the exciting part to me about this is we can really start thinking… …programs.
• That's important to the sustainability of the program.
• We're excited that you're running this program and you've always been great to work with.

Keywords: House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, 976, house, all

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• Program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical in the state.
• . program that was I'm really proud of called Scissortail Studios.
• And currently the program has 700 students in it just at the high school level.
• We've got a robust workforce education program in Texas.
• expand those programs? I would hope so.

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• It's what's allocated in the foundation school program, but they.
• Yeah That is what's referred to as the regular program offset.
• I mean that's this is all set by the Foundation School Program.
• Spanish Immersion Program, which is an extremely popular program among the residents. but they've got
• So that's the way the Foundation School Program works.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:50:44.880> based previously had a similar program based previously had a similar program
• program.
• The good thing about residents.
• Voting stations are open for 30 seconds. affordable housing programs, programs we affordable housing
• programs, programs we have<02:50:33.600> recently<02:50:34.080> defunded<02:50:35.279><

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• program.
• to the one-time program.
• About 80% of the TK programs are full day programs, 20% are not.
• to those specific program.
• health program.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So all of our programs, regardless if it's a certificate or degree program, include Dakota culture, language
• And a lot of our students stay and work in those programs.
• have access to an opioid treatment program.
• I'm a program director from Protection and Advocacy.
• We're here to provide an update on the tribal tourism grant program.

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• . program. program.
• <00:42:19.520> for<00:42:19.640> the Um the program is great for the Um the program
• , not county health programs.
• , not county health programs.
• at a state level and doing a program at a state level and doing a program across<01:43:02.760>

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• Housing tax credits, which is a federal program used to allocate points to certain development projects
• Currently, housing projects designed for elderly residents do not receive additional priority points
• Many residents in those areas don't have easy access to a car or public transportation, forcing them
• question, Representative Hawkins, is there a fiscal note for this, or is there a been for what the grant program
• barriers that perpetuate poverty and limit those opportunities for economic advancement for our residents

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• for the Engaged California program.
• It is the home of the Engaged California program.
• The goal of the Engaged California program is to give residents ...California program.
• The goal of the Engaged California program is to give residents a way to have meaningful dialogue with
• So I think this is a fantastic program.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in the, in the state.
• Uh, we started a, uh, uh, a high school program that was.
• So we've got a robust workforce education program in Texas.
• Expand those those programs. I would hope so.
• programs, employers, and the public to evaluate the competence of future physicians.

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• We know that both free and low-cost training programs exist.
• >> There's there's 2 focus is for the program. One would be the service area.
• It didn't seem like a great divide between students in one program once one school in the other.
• I'm Doctor Roger Mitchell, a retired professional educator and a resident of Sarasota.
• I'm a retired resident of Sarasota County.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• My residence is and the other housing, that's where I live.
• My wife started a health program and also the Presidential Physical Fitness Council that JFK put out.
• I'm a resident of Buffalo Springs.
• I pass your residence every now and then, and I see you over there.
• My concern is the federal funding that's going to affect the education program here in the state of New

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• Louis Metro. of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Kansas City resident, and a former St.
• I'm a resident of the state of Missouri, and I'm here on my own time.
• I'm a resident of the state of Missouri, and I'm here on my own dime and my own time.
• I am a Jewish resident of Kansas City and the son of a UMKC professor.
• I'm a Jewish resident of St. Louis.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• President, I rise today to pay tribute to Thomas James Cleary, a Michigan resident who had a profound
• James Cleary, a Michigan resident who had a profound impact on policy and politics in the state of Michigan
• is not a reasonable solution, and it doesn't even reduce costs for my residents.
• who are reaping massive profits from the state and federal dollars built on these federal energy programs
• . ...massive profits from the state and federal dollars built on these federal energy programs that are

Keywords: 983, senate, all

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• Warrior, who really defined much of the great changes in our country, starting with services and programs
• of the 1940s and into the '50s and still are some of our basic safety net programs to this day.
• Many residents at the YMCA weren't happy having to park out on the street.
• Senator Walczyk continued: "Many residents at the YMCA weren't happy having to park out on the street
• MANY RESIDENTS AT THE YMCA WEREN'T HAPPY HAVING TO PARK OUT ON THE STREET.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on March 13, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, received a message discharging Assembly Bill 2330 from committee and substituting identical Senate Bill 5843, and welcomed visiting delegations from Connecticut. The chamber also adopted privileged resolution J.1753, honoring Saint Patrick and Irish Americans and memorializing the Governor to proclaim March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month. Senators Kavanagh and Fahy spoke in support, emphasizing Irish heritage, immigration, public service, and the St. Patrick’s Day tradition; the resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship. The Senate then acted on a series of bills on the calendar. Measures passed included bills by Senators Hinchey, Comrie, Skoufis, Stavisky, Sanders, Kavanagh, Gianaris, Cleare, and others, with several receiving unanimous support and a few drawing recorded negative votes. Senator Fernandez’s education bill related to placing opioid antagonists with AEDs and first aid kits in schools passed 60-1 after supportive remarks from Senators Oberacker and Fernandez. A bill authorizing a study on lithium-ion battery fires also passed unanimously, with Senators Borrello and Weik explaining affirmative votes while urging caution about electric bus mandates. The most debated item was Calendar 446, Senator May’s bill directing the Department of Economic Development to move the Central New York Welcome Center from Destiny USA to the Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn. Senator Walczyk questioned the move’s cost, location, visitor traffic, and local support, arguing Destiny USA was the better site; Senator May responded that the state had built the Auburn facility and should provide sustainable operating support. The bill passed 47-15. The Senate then completed the controversial calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

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• I stand before you on behalf of our population of 150,000 residents as well as other municipalities that
• the landowner by allowing them to receive compensation for the easement under the Florida Forever program
• County for accepting solid waste and stall the implementation of a much-needed recycling education program
• They said, no, we're just going to move forward and we shoved it down the throats of the residents of
• that contains ecosystem restoration, streamlining the regulatory frameworks and land and recreation programs

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• Volunteer town boards and residents Volunteer town boards and residents often<00:08:50.080> do
• program for beverage containers. program for beverage containers.
• I support the elimination of the bottle bill program. This program has outlived its purpose.
• bill program. bill program.
• This program has outlived its purpose. This program has outlived its purpose.

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