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• First, the elimination of the Skilled Nursing Facility Workforce and Quality Incentive Program, or WQIP
• Bill SB 1511 in 2024 requires skilled nursing facilities to have an alternative source of power for no
• Management, as well as the suspension of the requirement for skilled nursing facilities to maintain backup
• Jennifer Snyder, on behalf of Flagstone Health Care, which operates 70 skilled nursing facilities in
• I oppose any budget cuts directed towards the elderly in PACE programs, skilled nursing facilities, and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• works with our client services department to make the best match that we can, not only career-wise and skill-wise
• works with our client services department to make the best match that we can, not only career-wise and skill-wise
• only make the best match that we can not only career-wise<00:28:52.000><c> and</c><00:28:52.600><c> skill-wise
• </c><00:28:53.080><c> for</c><00:28:53.360><c> the</c><00:28:53.440><c> dog</c> career-wise and skill-wise
• for the dog career-wise and skill-wise for the dog and<00:28:53.760><c> the</c><00:28:53.919><c> client

Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation

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• In 2001, the Legislature enacted the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor Relations Act to establish
• In 2001, the Legislature enacted the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor Relations Act to establish
• Language interpreters in the Government Code governing the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor
• , or ASL, interpreters in the Government Code governing the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor
• the high demand for these services, ASL interpreters remain excluded from the same employment and labor

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard several bills, with AB 1827 by Assemblymember Chen proposing to raise the small claims court limit for small businesses from $6,250 to $15,000 and allow up to three filings per year. The author and supporters from the California Association of Collectors said the change would help small businesses recover unpaid invoices and minor contract disputes without costly civil litigation, while preserving the informal small claims process. The committee noted some Judicial Council concerns, but there was no opposition testimony, and the bill later passed out of committee to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1916 by Assemblymember Lee, which would include American Sign Language interpreters in the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor Relations Act so they can participate in collective bargaining like other certified court interpreters. Supporters, including the California Federation of Interpreters and court interpreters, described recruitment and retention problems, limited representation, and a shortage of ASL interpreters in the courts. Members expressed support for improving representation and access for deaf and hard-of-hearing court users, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1977 by Assemblymember Irwin, presented by Assemblymember Pacheco, was described as a technical cleanup bill for California’s remote online notarization law, correcting ambiguities and conforming provisions to help the Secretary of State implement the program. The Secretary of State’s office supported the measure and said it would clarify procedures and digital seal authentication, while members raised questions about platform and renewal fees and one concern about a fee for terminated sessions; the sponsor indicated that provision could be removed. The bill was approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar containing several other bills and later established quorum to take recorded votes before adjourning.

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• Those who have the skills to uphold the constitutional rights of all those who come before them, and
• at the same Have the skills to uphold the constitutional rights of all those who come before them, and
• volatile situations that demand advanced training, protective equipment, and crisis intervention skills
• entering volatile situations that demand advanced training protective equipment and crisis intervention skills

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on bills in the Civil Actions 2 and Court Administration areas, with testimony spanning judicial security, judicial compensation, civil process fees, bar advocate compensation, interstate discovery, defamation protections for sexual assault survivors, and related criminal procedure changes. Chairs Edwards and Day opened with housekeeping rules on testimony limits and written submissions, then called witnesses on each bill in turn. On H. 1766, judicial officers and the Massachusetts Bar Association strongly supported a judicial security bill that would protect judges’ personal information, citing threats, online harassment, swatting, and violence against judges and their families. On H. 1819, judges and the Massachusetts Judges Conference asked for higher compensation, saying Massachusetts judges rank low nationally after cost-of-living adjustment and that pay affects recruitment and retention. The committee also heard support for H. 1582/S. 1183 to raise civil process service fees, with sheriffs saying the fees have been unchanged since 2003 and are needed to cover rising costs, safety equipment, and operations funded by those fees. The committee heard from prosecutors on H. 1604 and H. 1846, which would give district courts concurrent jurisdiction over certain school-threat and leaving-the-scene offenses, allowing prosecutors to handle less serious or panic-driven cases more efficiently while preserving mandatory penalties. CPCS and bar advocates supported H. 1876 on bar advocate compensation, describing a continuing shortage and crisis in indigent defense despite recent pay increases and staffing investments. The Boston Bar Association supported H. 1857, a Massachusetts version of the Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, saying it would simplify out-of-state discovery and reduce cost and delay. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 1974/S. 1143, which would protect survivors of sexual assault and harassment from retaliatory defamation suits unless the plaintiff proves actual malice, and would allow fee shifting and damages against abusive suits. Survivors, advocates, and attorneys described threats, legal costs, and chilling effects that silence reporting, while supporters said the bill would protect truthful speech and improve access to counsel. The committee also heard insurance-industry testimony on S. 1101, which would change personal injury protection payment rules to require insurers to tender disputed amounts within 30 days to avoid attorney’s fees; insurers said the bill would curb a growing volume of provider lawsuits and reduce abuse of the no-fault system. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed after all scheduled testimony was complete.

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• Because that's always a kind of balancing problem that we look at, particularly not so much maybe for skilled
• with the Medicaid beneficiaries or people who are applying for Medicaid and trying to get into a skilled
• And of course, with the legal skills of the Office of Health Advocate, the fact that you have the background
• The legal skills of the Office of Health Advocate, the fact that you have the background you have with

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Complex Care Committee meeting focused first on a new Diabetes Caucus launched at the Capitol. Rep. Johnson described the caucus as a forum to educate people about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, genetic risk, early testing, pregnancy-related diabetes, and ways Medicaid policy might improve prevention and lower long-term costs. Members agreed the caucus could intersect with care management, and Carolyn Grandell of CHNCT offered to share information about current diabetes-related care management services at a future meeting. The committee then heard a detailed presentation from Alex Rigger of the Office of Health Strategy, who is moving to the Office of Policy and Management. He reviewed Connecticut health care benchmark data, including total health care expenditures, medical spending, and market-by-market trends. He said 2023 to 2024 per-capita spending grew more than 8.5% statewide and 14% in Medicaid, with long-term care accounting for about 46% of Medicaid spending and retail pharmacy also identified as a major cost driver. Members asked about enrollment changes, dual-eligible populations, Medicare Savings Program members, 340B drug pricing, and value-based payment models. Rigger explained that his office tracks alternate payment models and quality benchmarks, but does not separately capture 340B data. Discussion then shifted to Medicare Advantage, dual eligibles, and hospital discharge planning. Members said they want better data on how many Medicaid members are in Medicare Advantage plans and whether those plans shift costs back to Medicaid or affect access to care, especially for complex-care patients. Staff noted DSS does have some Medicare Advantage indicators and that CMS is developing encounter-data rules for states. Kathy Holt and others raised concerns about denials, nursing home stays, and the need to compare Medicaid spending for dual eligibles in Medicare Advantage versus traditional Medicare. The meeting ended with plans for follow-up data sharing, including Alex Rigger’s slides, the diabetes caucus materials, and a future discussion with DSS and other agencies; no formal votes were taken.

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• While intervention provided at an early age requires less time to remediate skill deficits, that is only
• a lot of merit in ensuring that children have had sufficient instruction and foundational reading skills
• Reading skills prior to assessment.
• systemic exposure to English language development and foundational literacy instruction before their skills

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on dual enrollment, reading difficulty screeners, special education, school facilities, and Commission on Teacher Credentialing programs. For dual enrollment, the Department of Finance described a $100 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund proposal to expand the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Grant Program, add flexibility for regional occupational centers, support justice-involved youth, prioritize higher-need LEAs, and allow funds for teacher professional development, along with a reduction in required instructional minutes for some dual enrollment students. The LAO recommended rejecting the new funding, saying it did not address a clear implementation barrier, while CDE supported the proposal and suggested reserving $10 million for technical assistance. Members and public commenters largely supported the expansion, with some urging additional technical assistance and broader access, including adult dual enrollment. The committee then discussed the reading difficulty screener proposal, which includes $40 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund for implementation costs and statutory changes that would delay formal screening until the 91st day for kindergarten and the 46th day for grades 1-2. Finance said the timing was intended to reduce over-identification and align screening with sufficient exposure to instruction; the LAO recommended rejecting the funding and redirecting it to a discretionary block grant. CDE supported the investment but cautioned about the timing restrictions, and several members and public witnesses argued the proposed deadlines were too rigid and could delay early intervention, while others supported the structured timeline as a way to improve accuracy and reduce misidentification. On special education, Finance presented a proposal to increase the statewide base rate to $99 per ADA through a $509 million ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund augmentation, plus COLA and a negative growth adjustment. The LAO said the proposal should be adopted but estimated it could be achieved with less funding; CDE strongly supported the increase, citing rising enrollment and local cost pressures, and district and SELPA representatives described large local funding gaps and growing expenditures. The committee also reviewed school facilities funding under Proposition 2, with Finance and the Office of Public School Construction describing $1.5 billion in proposed bond spending, existing balances for new construction and modernization, and the use of bond authority for natural disaster recovery, including projects related to recent fires. For the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the committee heard about the Student Teacher Stipend Program, the Golden State Teacher Grant, state operations funding for misconduct investigations and SB 848 implementation, and a $250 million proposal to extend the Teacher Residency Grant Program; CTC supported the proposals and highlighted new data systems and technical assistance, while public testimony broadly backed the investments and urged continued or additional funding for teacher recruitment, literacy screening support, and special education.

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• get training for their employees, talent enhancement, increased productivity, and develop workers' skills
• as they need to expand, as they have employees coming to them that don't necessarily possess the skills
• as they need to expand, as they have employees coming to them that don't necessarily possess the skills
• receive it, but they do training now, and with the pursuit training, it's important to maintain those skills

Bills: HB316, HB549, HB646, HB752, HB824, HB873, HB1129, HB1157, HB1170

Keywords: literacy, adolescent, teacher education, high-dosage tutoring, reading intervention, workforce development, training programs, Bayou Growth Opportunity, funding, employment, skills gap, qualified employer, credential recognition, government growth limit, recurring revenue, state finance, Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund, fiscal responsibility, legislative sessions, regular sessions

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on April 22 and first considered Chairman Beaulieu’s House Bill 646, a constitutional amendment limiting the amount of State General Fund money that may be appropriated in a fiscal year. After adopting a set of amendments creating the Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund and making conforming changes, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The companion bill, House Bill 824, which establishes the growth limit formula based on CPI, medical CPI, and population change, was also amended and reported favorably as amended. Supporters framed both measures as a way to keep spending within recurring revenues and create a path toward reducing or eliminating the state income tax. The committee then reported favorably as amended House Bill 1157, creating the Louisiana State Infrastructure Fund to help finance infrastructure-related projects, with testimony that it would leverage private and federal dollars and initially focus on rail, port, road, and bridge projects. House Bill 316, which provides a framework for student literacy reforms for grades four through eight, was presented as having no new cost because the Department of Education said the work was already covered by existing resources; it was reported favorably. House Bill 549, creating the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program to provide employer-based training grants, also received support from business groups and was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1129, dealing with the sale of state-owned surplus movable property, drew support from Louisiana auctioneers who argued local firms should be allowed to bid on the state’s auction contract instead of relying on an out-of-state vendor; it was reported favorably. House Bill 873, which would fund pursuit intervention technology through a $2 driver’s license fee, generated significant concern about adding fees and whether the money should instead come from existing budgets. After discussion of the proposed technologies and training, the committee deferred the bill voluntarily to work on alternatives, including a possible sunset and other funding options. Finally, House Bill 752, which would change the timing and duration of regular legislative sessions by joint rule, was reported without action after members noted the revised fiscal note showed a decrease in state general fund expenditures. The meeting then adjourned.

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• get training for their employees, talent enhancement, increased productivity, and develop workers' skills
• as they need to expand, as they have employees coming to them that don't necessarily possess the skills
• as they need to expand, as they have employees coming to them that don't necessarily possess the skills
• receive it, but they do training now, and with the pursuit training, it's important to maintain those skills

Bills: HB316, HB549, HB646, HB752, HB824, HB873, HB1129, HB1157, HB1170

Keywords: literacy, adolescent, teacher education, high-dosage tutoring, reading intervention, workforce development, training programs, Bayou Growth Opportunity, funding, employment, skills gap, qualified employer, credential recognition, government growth limit, recurring revenue, state finance, Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund, fiscal responsibility, legislative sessions, regular sessions

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• new location and perhaps there's a state position that's available to you that you have qualified skills
• > qualified</c> available to you that you have qualified available to you that you have qualified skills
• 20:53.360><c> if</c><00:20:53.600><c> you're</c><00:20:53.760><c> new</c><00:20:53.919><c> to</c> skills
• to apply for, if you're new to skills to apply for, if you're new to the<00:20:54.320><c> area,</c><

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• If they go through the residency program, they will learn classroom management skills.
• teacher because while teaching is a work of heart, it is also a profession that requires specific skills
• doesn't have space for them at that time in that particular location, but they can transfer those skills
• Restraining a student and then removing them from the classroom doesn't develop any new skills for the

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model

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• It's about training people in job skills.
• It's it's about training people<00:31:33.520><c> in</c><00:31:33.919><c> job</c><00:31:34.240><c> skills
• c> So,</c><00:31:36.399><c> as</c><00:31:36.720><c> far</c><00:31:36.880><c> as</c> people in job skills
• So, as far as people in job skills.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 9 February, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

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• other things, we've already established a high school scholarship program that's extended into the skilled
• We're obviously currently producing mine, a very skilled workforce, high-paying jobs, and a wonderful
• And the key thing, I think, is at the top, Paul Hewitt, he's a miner first, a very skilled and well-known
• underground miner, done it with a few different companies now. ...very skilled and well-known underground

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 14, 19, 20, and 21, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1238, which would require Idaho Fish and Game to provide a 30-day public comment period on proposed season-setting proclamations. Senator Foreman said the bill was intended to give sportsmen more time to review data and comment, but outfitters testified that the change could disrupt the timing of big game tag allocations and shorten the window for selling hunts. Fish and Game said the proposal was doable but would require timeline adjustments and could create pinch points. After discussion, Senator Foreman asked that the bill be held at the call of the chair, and the committee approved that motion. The committee next considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, which supports consolidating the Soil and Water Conservation Commission with the Department of Water Resources to improve efficiency while preserving each entity’s mission. Senator Harris said the resolution was developed with input from soil and water districts and would also eliminate an administrative position, producing some savings. The Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the Department of Water Resources both testified in support, emphasizing that the consolidation would not change the voluntary, locally led, non-regulatory nature of the districts. The committee voted to send SCR 115 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The remainder of the meeting was a series of informational presentations from the Idaho Mining Association and several mining companies on projects and operations around the state, including Thompson Creek, Liberty Gold’s Black Pine project, Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project, Integra Resources’ Delamar project, and U.S. Silver’s Galena Mine. Speakers highlighted project histories, permitting status, capital investment, jobs, local tax impacts, and production plans, with several emphasizing critical minerals, antimony, and reclamation or redevelopment of previously disturbed sites. No votes or formal actions were taken on those presentations.

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• Many troopers continue working in related roles, maintain their skills, and remain fully capable of serving
• we already have. working in related roles, maintain their working in related roles, maintain their skills
• 55.360><c> remain</c><00:12:55.839><c> fully</c><00:12:56.320><c> capable</c><00:12:56.639><c> of</c> skills
• , and remain fully capable of skills, and remain fully capable of serving<00:12:57.279><c> beyond</c>

Keywords: 958, all

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• It requires design professionals to perform services using the level of skill and care expected of a
• It requires design professionals to perform services using the level of skill and care expected of a
• It requires design professionals to perform services using the level of skill and care expected of a
• It requires design professionals to perform services using the level of skill and care expected of a

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 620, which would require candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board offices to disclose any citizenship in countries other than the United States. The bill was presented as a transparency measure, with one opponent waiving time, and it was reported favorably on an 8-0 vote. The committee then heard SB 1396 on litigation financing consumer protection. Supporters from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, and U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform argued the bill would add transparency, limit funder control, and require disclosure of foreign entities involved in litigation funding. Opponents, including the Florida Justice Association, argued the bill would create strategic advantages for defendants and could affect discovery and settlement dynamics. The bill passed 7-2. The committee also approved SB 192, removing a $1,500 cap on patient funds chiropractors may hold in trust; SB 888, limiting indemnity and insurance requirements in design-professional contracts; CS/SB 332, creating a temporary closed-meeting exemption for pre-suit Burt Harris litigation strategy discussions; SB 820, requiring quarterly reporting on problem-solving courts; SB 1500, updating uncontested probate procedures; SB 1224, making fraudulent entry into rental dwellings a third-degree felony; and SB 1000, setting a floor and ceiling for interest rates on law firm trust accounts. Each of these bills was reported favorably, with broad support and little or no opposition. The committee also advanced CS/SB 694, which would compensate the descendants of the Groveland Four. Senator Bracey Davis described the bill as a final step in addressing the wrongful convictions, deaths, and long-term harm suffered by Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas. Family members and advocacy groups testified in support, urging the state to complete its acknowledgment of wrongdoing with monetary compensation. An amendment was adopted to divide any appropriation equally among the four families. The bill passed unanimously. Finally, SB 144 creating a public records exemption for personal information of Judicial Qualifications Commission employees and their families was approved 9-1. Several members also requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on specific bills before the committee adjourned.

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• according to statute, including but not limited to advancing the mission to cultivate leadership skills
• in Washington State youth. ...but not limited to advancing the mission to cultivate leadership skills
• Compassion Scholars, and Boundless, and they are all designed to help build leadership and communication skills
• Skills to access new experiences.

Bills: SCR8406, SB5825, SB5842, SB5863, SB5840

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington

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• TRAINING CALLS FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS DEPENDING UPON HOW MUCH GRANT THEY HAVE AND ALLOW THEM TO GAIN THEIR SKILLS
• TO SIX MONTHS DEPENDING UPON WHAT THEY ARE ALLOWED THEY CAN GO TO A LOCAL EMPLOYER AND LEARN THE SKILLS
• AS PART OF THE SKILL PROGRAM.
• IT MIGHT BE THAT THEY HAVE THE SKILLS FOR THE BUT CHILDCARE HAS BEEN ONE OF THE ISSUES AND OUR AREA AND

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• Skilled nursing homes, on average, cost $153,000 per year.
• negative health outcomes are often addressed too late, through an emergency room visit, hospitalization, skilled
• This is about allowing skilled nurses to do a task that they are licensed to do under the Nurse Practice
• change is needed so LPNs can continue to have a role in our settings, and we want to leverage their skills

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• I'm curious in terms of performance in the school, are we giving them executive function skills?
• But these are technical skills that we have to teach them as well.
• But these are life skills that will be incredibly valuable as they go through.
• We can go through and look at the skills that are included in that and certainly love any feedback that

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Recognizing the chair of the Government, Labor, and Elections Committee, the vice chair.
• Recognizing the chair of the Government, Labor, and Elections Committee. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Senate Bill 68, Driver's Licenses Driver Skills Examination, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Detour Road
• The next report is the report of the Committee on Government, Labor, and Elections.
• And if we are serious about building a stronger future, we need all voices at the table: businesses, labor

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 957, house, all

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• And whereas 4-H youth development programs are diverse and help participants acquire important life skills
• citizenship, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and communication skills