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• has been under for over a year, gutting our public health departments, withholding funding for child care
• in our public schools, child care in our public schools, removing<00:03:11.680><c> children's</c><00
• If an elected official cares about their local economy, they should care about this.
• for, and sustain our build, care for, and sustain our communities.<00:12:25.360><c> Caring</c><00:12
• Caring about Cottage Grove communities.

Summary: Witnesses and lawmakers discussed the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” and related federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, describing it as a severe constitutional and humanitarian crisis. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said the organization had received more than 700 reports of constitutional violations and argued the state should protect sensitive spaces, create legal remedies, and limit state involvement in federal surveillance and enforcement. Sen. Erin Maye Quade and other speakers said the operation was still ongoing, caused family separations, economic harm, and trauma in communities, and called on Minnesota Republicans to break with the Trump administration and support accountability. Several business owners testified about direct effects on restaurants and construction workforces. Hano JD Delgado, a restaurant owner, said ICE activity had frightened workers, led to closures and lost business, and recounted alleged mistreatment of employees and himself, including detentions and an incident involving a 15-year-old U.S. citizen. Sarah Lawitch, a Cottage Grove contractor, said her crews and projects were disrupted because workers feared leaving home and that lawmakers should protect constitutional rights and local businesses. Speakers repeatedly framed the issue as racial profiling and an attack on legal residents and citizens, not just undocumented immigrants. Rep. Lee Fininky said she is carrying two bills aimed at federal and local law enforcement practices: one would prohibit officers from wearing masks on duty except for limited safety or health exceptions, and another would require vehicles used to detain people to be clearly marked and equipped with safety features. She and other DFL speakers also discussed a broader package of bills, including a proposal to let Minnesotans hold the federal government accountable and a bill requiring the BCA to investigate shootings. In response to questions, they said they were seeking Republican support but expected the measures to face legal challenges; no votes or formal committee action were taken in the excerpt.

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• We worked on a study about grad workers' salary, health care, and tuition throughout the state of New
• Health care has been a priority of ours since our first contract in December of '22.
• Our members care deeply about student safety and well-being.
• I've been sent to the urgent care twice myself in my 20-year career as an administrator.
• They'll be able to take care of their children, whatever happens at school. I too am concerned.

Bills: SB106 , SB171 , SB179

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare

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• And then moving into the support for our seniors, both the home and community-based care...
• I want to shift gears to the health care budget and health care appropriations.
• And I know that there's a health care committee later today.
• number of Affordable Care Act plans, and those were the only ones they would participate in.
• HIV/AIDS has never been a partisan issue since the enactment of the Ryan White Care Act.

Bills: S7010

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: Roth contributions, deferred compensation, retirement savings, Florida Statutes, tax benefits

Summary: The committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize post-tax Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, instead of limiting them to pre-tax contributions. After a brief presentation and one waived appearance in support, the bill was rolled and reported favorably. Later, members also recorded affirmative votes on SB 7010 before adjournment. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the Governor’s proposed “Floridians First” budget, presented by Lita Kelly of the Office of Policy and Budget. She outlined a $117.4 billion spending plan with $53.2 billion in general revenue, emphasizing reserves, debt reduction, trust fund sweeps, and targeted reductions in agency positions. Major priorities included K-12 and higher education funding, teacher salary support, school hardening, Everglades and water-quality projects, cancer and behavioral health initiatives, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, corrections staffing and facilities, cybersecurity, transportation, affordable housing, and economic development. Members asked extensive questions about teacher pay, corrections staffing, emergency response reserves, the proposed federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facility, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, the animal abuse hotline, and the absence of a specific Hope Florida line item. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV/AIDS drug assistance program, with public testimony warning that the changes could cut off access to medications for thousands of Floridians and alleging misuse of federal funds. Kelly said she would follow up on several details, including litigation costs, teacher pay comparisons, and ADAP funding questions.

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• </c> solve uh the Republican health care solve uh the Republican health care crisis<00:24:17.120><c>
• </c> care for their children. care for their children.
• about: lowering food and health care prices and cutting child care costs.
• </c> They promised free universal health care They promised free universal health care and<01:13:59.600
• They raised a caring, devotion and joy.

Bills: HCR58

Keywords: socialism, government control, dictatorship, individual liberty, freedom

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• That balance between uninterrupted care.
• </c> going to repeat the continuity of care going to repeat the continuity of care because<00:08:59.120
• </c> access to care are not competing values. access to care are not competing values.
• </c> stronger and so we have to be careful stronger and so we have to be careful not<01:02:46.319><c>
• </c> implemented without destabilizing care. implemented without destabilizing care.

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• in the Executive recommendation for Managed Care Rates.
• care rate increases.
• On line 289, $48 million to pilot a child care assistance affordability pilot to subsidize child care
• The 400 is a cutoff to get care at all, right?
• by growing the child care workforce.

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

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• </c><00:13:10.960><c> provider</c> of action for any health care provider of action for any health care
• </c> provide medical care. provide medical care.
• So, I welcome any questions. receive care. receive care.
• </c> jobs, and expand patient care. jobs, and expand patient care.
• </c> health care access. health care access.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• </c> Bill 6, an act relating to child care Bill 6, an act relating to child care and<00:07:05.640><c>
• </c> further the kinship care program? further the kinship care program?
• Where I'm coming from is that you have a program here of taking care and raising their of taking care
• We have a foster care system that is inadequate.
• </c> for those of us that want to take care for those of us that want to take care of<00:42:25.360><c

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• It's going to kick people off the health care rolls.
• We need to fund education and health care. We need to take care of our roads and bridges.
• I care about the kids and families of our community.
• And we do it because we care. We do it because we care about our communities.
• We care about Arizona. We do it because we care. We do it because we care about our communities.

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• </c> care, and economic opportunities. care, and economic opportunities.
• We have to be careful not to giveaway.
• </c> Policy Foundation, Hawaii Primary Care Policy Foundation, Hawaii Primary Care Association,<00:36
• HP 2498 HD1 is relating to care homes.
• This is for HD1 relating to care homes.

Bills: HB2116 , HB1879 , HB2214 , HB2310 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB2560 , HB1596 , HB2197 , HB2498 , HB2167

Committee: House Human Services & Homelessness

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to human services, homelessness, transit, and family supports. HB 2116 HD1, concerning grants from the Office of Community Services to nonprofits providing training and volunteerism opportunities, drew strong support from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and multiple organizations in written testimony. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable people affected by federal program changes and cuts by connecting them to reintegration and support services. HB 1879 HD1, establishing a subsidized youth transit program coordinated with counties, received extensive testimony in support from the Department of Health, Department of Taxation, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Aloha United Way, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii State Youth Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Greenpeace Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, and others. Testifiers emphasized equity, school attendance, reduced transportation costs, climate benefits, and broader access for youth. Several witnesses urged amendments to make the program universal rather than means-tested, and committee discussion noted implementation questions for neighbor islands and rural areas. HB 2214, creating a refundable diaper tax credit for low-income families with children age four and under, was supported by the Hawaii Diaper Bank, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and several other organizations. The Department of Taxation recommended making the credit non-refundable and clarifying definitions to aid administration, while supporters argued refundability was important for low-income families who may owe little or no income tax. HB 2310, an emergency appropriation to replenish DHS funds used to provide SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown, also drew broad support from DHS, Catholic Charities, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Aloha United Way, and others; witnesses praised the state’s rapid response and said the appropriation would prepare DHS for future emergencies. The committee also heard HB 2168 HD1 and HB 2427 HD1 on education for students experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied homeless youth; the Attorney General recommended technical amendments to avoid conflicts with existing law and to clarify McKinney-Vento-related definitions, while advocates stressed the need for school access, transportation, meals, and other supports for homeless and runaway youth.

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• This includes ICE out of sensitive spaces like schools, child care centers, courthouses, hospitals.
• Operation Metro Surge has emptied emergency departments, pediatric clinics, primary care offices, and
• People in pain are delaying care because they no longer trust the health care spaces are safe from immigration
• </c> it, and will receive care it, and will receive care unconditionally, unconditionally, unconditionally
• </c> We must ensure that every Minnesotan can access health care safely, freely, and with dignity.

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• He's a strong proponent of a team approach to Alzheimer's and dementia care, which includes training
• HB 2035, DCS kin care requirement. HB 2047, red avertis criminal trespass.
• HB 2914, electronic monitoring health care facilities. HB 2923. HB 2437, EMS specificity compact.
• HB 2914, electronic monitoring health care facilities.
• H. 3.29-14, electronic monitoring health care facilities.

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• The bill also defines basic medical care needs.
• It also removes the definition of basic medical care needs.
• That is Allison, Senate Bill 5911, strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the
• The next bill before you is Senate Bill 5940, the extended foster care pilot program, which you also
• for 50 youth who are enrolled in extended foster care and are homeless.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee met in executive session to review several bills, with one bill on the DCYF Oversight Board (SB 5942) held until the following week so additional stakeholder input could be incorporated. Staff briefed bills on escorted leaves for incarcerated individuals (SB 5873), extraordinary medical placements (SB 5895), financial stability for youth in DCYF care receiving Social Security benefits (SB 5911), an extended foster care housing pilot (SB 5940), changes to the persistent offender definition and resentencing (SB 5945), adding positions to the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory Committee (SB 5957), and medically tailored meals for Apple Health enrollees (SB 5966). Several of these bills had multiple proposed amendments, many offered by Senator Christian, addressing eligibility limits, monitoring, location restrictions, time limits, liability, victim notification, and funding contingencies. In executive action, the committee adopted only the chair’s technical amendment to SB 5873 and rejected the other proposed amendments, then advanced the bill as a proposed substitute to the Rules Committee. SB 5895 also moved forward as a proposed substitute after most amendments were rejected and one was withdrawn; the committee sent it to Ways and Means. SB 5911’s amendment clarifying protected accounts for youth benefits was adopted, and the bill was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5940 was also advanced to Ways and Means after adoption of the substitute. SB 5945’s proposed substitute was adopted and the bill was sent forward, while SB 5957 and SB 5966 were briefly discussed in briefing but not acted on during the portion of the meeting captured here. The chair noted that any remaining executive bills not completed would be taken up at the next meeting.

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• About 72% of Medicaid is now in managed care.
• for their children and caring for the seniors.
• So it's that part of And caring for the seniors.
• Agency for Health Care Administration.
• It's a pleasure to appear on behalf of the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Summary: The Legislative Budget Commission met with a quorum present to hear the constitutionally required Long-Range Financial Outlook and consider a series of budget amendments. Amy Baker of the Office of Economic and Demographic Research presented the outlook, describing Florida’s continued population growth, strong wage growth, an aging population, housing-market softening, and low consumer sentiment. She said the general revenue forecast was largely unchanged from March, but the state’s funds available had improved because of legislative actions in 2025 that increased the balance forward. She also noted strong reserves, a projected current-year Medicaid deficit of about $125 million, and a three-year outlook that remains positive in the first year but turns negative in years two and three. She highlighted the risk of co-occurring catastrophic events, using a normalized Great Miami Hurricane scenario to illustrate potential state losses. The outlook was adopted after brief comments from House and Senate members emphasizing fiscal restraint and efficiency. The commission then approved multiple budget amendments, mostly without objection. The Agency for Health Care Administration received amendments to realign funding for Florida KidCare based on estimating conference results, to provide $85 million in budget authority for disproportionate share hospital payments, and to adjust Medicaid and long-term care appropriations, including placing surplus funds into reserve. The Department of Health received $6.3 million in additional authority for newborn screening. The Department of Corrections and the Department of Management Services each received $2.2 million in Private Inmate Welfare Trust Fund authority for repair invoices and pending projects. The Department of State was authorized to release $2.5 million in nonrecurring general revenue for cultural and museum grants and America 250 commemorative grants. The Department of Transportation received approval for a project roll-forward and for work program changes, including advancing I-95 widening in Duval County and the I-4 corridor in Polk and Osceola counties. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• She cannot easily access dental care or certain medical care because of accessibility.
• care or certain<01:02:35.240><c> medical</c><01:02:35.680><c> care</c><01:02:36.080><c> because</c><01
• :02:36.480><c> of</c> certain medical care because of certain medical care because of accessibility.
• :05:01.920><c> bill</c><01:05:02.280><c> was</c> Care and Appropriation, the bill was Care and Appropriation
• </c> geo-location or reproductive health care geo-location or reproductive health care data. data. data

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• Take care of you. Good luck. Thank you so much, Mike Ward.
• Beyond that, we have a large health care increase for a new DOC health care contract.
• So again, we mentioned health care contracts are increasing.
• Who cares about my opinion?
• They really do care about the work that they're doing.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• House Bill 470 was introduced to address some serious concerns about access to care, health care costs
• Children have died from lack of care, lack of access to care as well.
• </c> of care, lack of access to care as well. of care, lack of access to care as well.
• to deliver care.
• </c> does include the patient care records. does include the patient care records.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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• Transition care and detransition care are the same medical treatments, and patients should have the same
• Transition care and detransition care are the same medical treatments, and patients should have the same
• and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
• We care about... Now we're spinning this around with the rhetoric. We care about human life.
• Everyone in this chamber should care about human life.

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• </c> whole host of people who provided care whole host of people who provided care to<00:05:22.319><c
• </c><00:05:28.919><c> provided</c> such a shortage of that care provided such a shortage of that care
• </c> immigrants who are doing our elder care immigrants who are doing our elder care right<00:06:36.240
• </c><00:07:30.919><c> or</c> you know Medicare or Minnesota care or you know Medicare or Minnesota care
• </c> adjudicated because people really cared adjudicated because people really cared about<00:37:02.040

Summary: The committee heard extended debate on a bill requiring cooperation with ICE and reporting related to undocumented people in certain criminal contexts. Representative Rymer argued the measure was meant to align with federal priorities focused on violent offenders and to ensure local governments respond to federal inquiries, not proactively target immigrants. He also said the bill was intended to address serious crimes and protect victims, citing examples of violent offenders and trafficking-related cases. Several members raised concerns that the bill’s language was broader than described and could affect family court matters, health care, elder care, and routine interactions with government agencies. Testifiers and members warned it could be used as leverage against undocumented people in custody, child support, domestic violence, and labor exploitation situations, and could discourage people from reporting crimes or seeking help. The sheriff’s association and county attorneys’ association letters were cited as raising due process, equal protection, civil rights, and public safety concerns. The discussion also focused on the bill’s definitions and mechanics, especially whether section three would require reporting after arrests that do not lead to charges and how county attorneys would know when to report. Representative Pinto pressed on the bill’s reference to “violent crime” and whether drug possession could be swept in, while Rymer argued the bill was narrower than critics suggested. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided; the exchange remained at the discussion and questioning stage.

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• As we work to ensure Californians can care for their families, we cannot allow the very people who care
• care system by some kind of social services expert.
• We care about all people having access to an affordable education.
• We care about all people having access to an affordable education.
• The bill is very careful. It's... The bill is very careful.

Committee: Senate Education