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• poll books, processing provisional ballots in federal elections, administering closed party primary
• , processing provisional ballots in federal elections, administering closed party primary procedures,
• operating elections, administering closed party primary procedures, operating and monitoring voting
• And the other thing is, this year, we've thrown on closed primary, and we're having extra trainings.
• And now they have to go to that. ...closed primary, and we're having extra trainings, and now they have

Bills: HB65, HB67, HB73, HB205, HB225, HB339, HB550

Keywords: sexual harassment, public employees, training requirements, mandatory education, elected officials, public records, personal information, protected individuals, ethics, transparency, public meetings, voting, electronic voting machine, government accountability, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, law enforcement

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• In the next 10 years, one in six physicians is going to retire in primary care.
• In the next 10 years, one in six physicians is going to retire in primary care.
• In the next 10 years, one in six physicians is going to retire in primary care.
• I tried to peel back the curtain so you could get a really close look at the budget.
• I tried to peel back the curtain so you could get a really close look at the budget.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ><c> for</c><00:36:01.599><c> and</c> basically your primary care for and basically your primary care
• </c><01:21:43.600><c> together</c> also why we work closely together also why we work closely together
• Last time we covered the trends of the primary care workforce under the medical primary care discipline
• </c><01:28:51.360><c> care</c> covered the trends of the primary care covered the trends of the primary
• </c> uh workforce under the medical primary uh workforce under the medical primary care<01:28:55.199>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the draft minutes of its May 16, 2025 meeting, with one correction removing Representative Dry from the attendance list because she was present as a guest rather than an appointed member. The committee then received a Department of Health and Human Services update from Commissioner Lori Weaver, who focused on the rural health transformation grant process. She said the department has been gathering stakeholder input since July, issued a request for information on September 22, and is working toward an end-of-October draft and a November 3 deadline, with a grant writer request expected to go before Governor and Council at no cost to the state. The bulk of the meeting centered on federal changes affecting SNAP and Medicaid. Karen Heert explained that the federal law changes commonly referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill” or HR1 will affect SNAP eligibility and state costs, including a shift in administrative cost sharing from 50/50 to 75/25 beginning in October 2026 and a possible state share of benefits if New Hampshire’s error rate is too high. She said the program affects about 43,000 households, that New Hampshire’s federal fiscal year 2024 error rate was 7.57% versus a national rate of 10.93%, and that the state must get below 6% to avoid liability. She also said DHS is preparing remediation steps, auditing cases, and seeking technology and staffing support, including a grant for automation and training. Henry Litman then described Medicaid changes under HB2 and the new federal law. He said New Hampshire returned to pre-pandemic eligibility verification rules on July 1, including a 10% income compatibility standard and reduced ex parte renewals, which has increased manual work and contributed to a drop in enrollment from about 185,000 in late June to about 178,000 in early September. He also reviewed new child premiums, pharmacy copays, Granite Advantage premiums, and possible Medicaid work requirements, noting that DHS is working with CMS on implementation details and may use a state plan option rather than an 1115 waiver because it would be less expensive and faster. Members asked several questions about the SNAP error-rate rules, the distinction between administrative and client errors, the effect of unpaid copays, and the timing and legal risk of the Medicaid work requirement; no votes were taken on those policy issues.

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• Requirements that apply to primary dwellings will also apply to ADUs on the same residential lot.
• dwelling unit, or the primary and accessory units are established as a condominium.
• I ask for the privilege to close on the bill. Okay. Members, are there any questions?
• Our zoning regulations are primary reasons residents chose to live here in our village.
• If not, the chair recognizes Representative Gates to close on the bill. Can I close?

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• How are we going to handle a brand new—you know, you need some expertise, even for the closed primary
• , somebody that can actually answer questions, give instructions, expertise, even for the closed primary
• for the May 16th election under the new closed party primary system, here's what it looks like on the
• Every voter requires an of the closed party primary. It slows the process down.
• Due to the election being a closed party primary and the commissioners' first time running a closed party

Bills: HB27, HB143, HB205, HB308, HB311, HB417, HB430, HB562, HB812, HB1129

Keywords: inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette

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• And this year, last year, the last couple years, we've had tremendous turnout, probably close to 200
• to 200 young people probably close to 200 young people showed<00:22:51.919><c> up</c><00:22:52.159><
• </c><00:26:06.799><c> sponsor</c> &gt;&gt; With the permission the primary sponsor &gt;&gt; With the
• permission the primary sponsor move<00:26:07.360><c> to</c><00:26:07.440><c> be</c><00:26:07.520><c>
• &gt;&gt; With<00:26:17.760><c> provision</c><00:26:18.080><c> of</c><00:26:18.240><c> primary</c><00:

Keywords: 958, all

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• The bill is closed and will be left pending.
• between a primary and a general election.
• I'm merely limited to Tuesday and to the general primary election, primary runoff if necessary.
• You just described the primary and then the runoff.
• the primary.

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• Reducing reimbursement for primary care providers that deliver nearly 50% of all Medi-Cal primary care
• primary care visits will destroy the safety net infrastructure.
• by closing or scaling back on hours or days of the week.
• Sargent, I have to close public comment in 15 minutes. Okay.
• Unfortunately, state, to close public comment in 15 minutes.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an extended briefing on the impacts of H.R. 1 on Medi-Cal and CalFresh, followed by testimony from the Legislative Analyst’s Office and county officials. DHCS described major Medi-Cal changes in H.R. 1, including work/community engagement requirements, six-month redeterminations, reduced federal matching for some emergency services, narrower immigrant eligibility, reduced retroactive coverage, and limits on provider taxes and directed payments. CDSS outlined CalFresh changes, especially the expanded able-bodied adults without dependents time limit, reduced exemptions and waivers, and the new federal-state-county administrative cost split. Both departments emphasized implementation plans, automation, outreach, and county coordination, while acknowledging significant expected coverage losses and administrative burden. The LAO and an independent policy expert discussed how H.R. 1 could increase demand on county indigent care systems and public hospitals as people lose Medi-Cal. They reviewed the history of county indigent care, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, explaining that counties already rely on a patchwork of funding and that current realignment revenues are often used for public health rather than indigent care. They warned that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents, with wide variation in how counties respond, and raised concerns about equity, financing, and whether a more standardized state-county program should be created. Committee members pressed witnesses on county funding, exemptions, homelessness, older adults, undocumented residents, and the effect of administrative burden versus true ineligibility. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described the expected local impacts and asked for additional state support. They said H.R. 1 would drive major losses in Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, increase uncompensated care, strain eligibility staff, and worsen homelessness and food insecurity. Several counties urged the Legislature to fund eligibility workers, preserve enrollment, and consider a CalFresh match waiver; Santa Clara and San Bernardino also cited local tax measures and staffing reductions already underway. No formal vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• We will allow primary witnesses here in the room today to speak for two minutes each, with two primary
• We will allow primary witnesses here in the room today to speak for two minutes each, with two primary
• Primary witnesses in support must Thank you.
• With that, Senator Reyes, if you like to close.
• Rodriguez, would you like to close? Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We also develop benchmarks for primary care because when we spend more on primary and early intervention
• We also develop benchmarks for primary care because when we spend more on primary and early intervention
• We developed a definition for primary care.
• We're working on primary care supply-and-demand models.
• Since 2020, nine hospitals have closed in California.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They are getting close to the formal hearing process.
• With that being said, would you like to close?
• With that, being said, would you like to close?
• Seeing no other comments, would you like to close?
• Comments, would you like to close?

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three main bills after initially lacking a quorum and deferring the consent calendar. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries, such as those used in e-bikes, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, recycling groups, environmental organizations, and battery stewardship interests said the bill would reduce fire risks, improve collection and recycling, and close a gap in existing law. One industry witness sought clarification about off-highway vehicles and a battery association requested guardrails for mixed battery formats; the California Retailers Association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions with the author. SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide, state-funded low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters said many Californians face water debt and that the bill would help address affordability while working around Proposition 218 limits on local ratepayer-funded assistance. Water districts, local governments, environmental justice groups, and conservation organizations testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require refineries to provide advance information on closure, cleanup costs, and timelines to help communities plan for refinery transitions and remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia, environmental justice groups, and advocacy organizations, argued that communities need transparency before closures occur and that other energy sectors already provide similar planning information. Opponents from labor, petroleum, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, burdensome, and could discourage refinery investment or signal premature decline of the industry. After extensive debate, the committee voted to pass SB 1259 as amended to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and also approved SB 501 and SB 1125; the consent calendar items SB 1253 and SJR 13 were adopted.

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• </c><00:05:04.080><c> rates</c><00:05:04.479><c> of</c> closely aligned with market rates of closely
• </c><00:43:25.920><c> services</c> schools to their basic primary services schools to their basic primary
• </c><01:01:38.160><c> service</c> licenses where their primary service licenses where their primary service
• </c> when you have these very large primary when you have these very large primary service<01:04:16.079
• </c><01:04:45.119><c> service</c> very small town in that primary service very small town in that primary

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We will take up to two primary witnesses in support and up to two primary witnesses in opposition.
• We will take up to two primary witnesses in support and up to two primary witnesses in opposition for
• Any primary witnesses in opposition?
• Seeing none, would you like to close, Assembly Member Ward?
• Any primary witnesses in opposition? Seeing no one, there are no primary opposition witnesses.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There are some things in here. that we have to really look more closely at.
• outside of the hospital related to their primary care.
• Lakey talking about primary care physicians. When the school.
• So we work very closely with them. very closely with industry.
• We closed dental assisting.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I am a loving and involved parent, and I had a close relationship with my daughter.
• And I had a close relationship with my daughter.
• They may very well... ...close before a child's ready.
• You don't believe parents are the primary authority or stakeholder in their child's life or yes?
• A disclosure to parents who have the primary responsibility to raise their children.

Keywords: 989, all

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• Hicklund, we'll recognize your right to close and we'll go into testimony.
• If not, the Chair recognizes Representative Hicklin to close on the bill.
• I get it, okay, because it is subject to a conflict of primaries and primary rentals.
• We'll recognize your right to close. We'll proceed to testimony.
• Chairman Sheehan, close on the bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Members, I close. At this time...

Bills: HB1968, HB2279, HB2739, HB2803, HB3909, HB3918, HB4253, HB4475, HB5115, HB5430

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

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• In closing, I have one felony conviction and cannot vote.
• You must be open for early voting for a week before a primary.
• You must be open for early voting for a week before a primary.
• But I ended up making it to my location just before the polls closed.
• The primary... Of them having had consideration of that.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on a wide range of voting-access and election-administration bills. The largest portion of testimony focused on same-day voter registration (H. 834/S. 505), with support from Rep. Gentile, Boston and Chelsea officials, civic groups, and election administrators from Maine and Vermont. Supporters argued that same-day registration would help eligible voters who move frequently, miss deadlines, or face administrative errors, and would reduce rejected provisional ballots. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Vermont elections director Sean Sheehan testified that same-day registration has worked in their states without major administrative problems and has helped increase turnout. A Boston-based panel also described high rejection rates for provisional ballots and the burden of registration cutoffs on renters, students, immigrants, and low-income voters. A second major topic was restoration of voting rights for incarcerated people, including S. 524 and related House bills. The committee heard extensive virtual testimony from incarcerated individuals at MCI Norfolk and MCI Shirley, who said voting should be restored as part of rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration. They described disenfranchisement as dehumanizing and argued that voting would help maintain family and community ties, reduce recidivism, and give incarcerated people a voice on laws affecting prisons and reentry. Rep. Erica Uyterhoeven also testified in support, saying the bill would restore municipal voting rights for incarcerated residents and align with broader efforts to expand political participation. The committee also heard testimony on bills affecting election administration and access, including a proposal to reduce or eliminate mandated early in-person voting in primaries and shorten the general-election early voting period, with supporters from the town clerks’ community arguing that low usage, staffing burdens, and costs justify the change. Opponents warned that reducing in-person early voting could hurt voters who do not use mail ballots and could disproportionately affect communities of color. Other bills discussed included decoupling the municipal census from voter registration, requiring periodic accessibility inspections of polling places, and a Somerville home-rule petition on non-citizen municipal voting and another on lowering the voting age in municipal elections. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• c> the</c><00:31:32.399><c> public</c> Seeing none, I'll close the public Seeing none, I'll close the
• </c><00:59:23.839><c> to</c> And that means we're getting close to And that means we're getting close
• </c> unoccupied properties, like non- primary unoccupied properties, like non- primary residential<01
• residence to a non- primary primary residence to a non- primary residence<02:08:45.040><c> meaning</
• So, if you have a primary bill.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I'll ask Speaker Moody to close on House Bill 912. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Now you can close. I close. If there's no objection, House Bill 912 will be left pending.
• We work closely with DPS and the ARIC system, which is our intel unit, so we work closely with the protests
• Representative Tepper to close on House Bill 470 quickly. Thank you Chairman.
• You close I close. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• In closing, I'll say the changes to CalFresh under H.R. 1...
• .of primary care visits for Medi-Cal patients in California.
• Reducing reimbursement for primary care providers that deliver nearly 50% of all Medi-Cal primary care
• primary care visits will destroy the safety net infrastructure.
• by closing or scaling back on hours or days of the week.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard an overview of the expected California budget and program impacts from H.R. 1, including changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, redeterminations, work requirements, immigration-related coverage rules, retroactive coverage limits, and reductions in federal matching for certain services and provider financing mechanisms. DHCS and CDSS described implementation plans focused on automation, data matching, clearer communications, county training, and outreach, while noting that many federal details are still pending. The Legislative Analyst’s Office also reviewed how H.R. 1 could increase pressure on county indigent care systems, explaining the history of county responsibility under Section 17000, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, and warning that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents seeking care without corresponding funding flexibility. An independent policy expert urged consideration of a more standardized statewide approach to indigent care and raised questions about governance, benefits, and financing. Department witnesses estimated substantial coverage losses and fiscal effects: DHCS projected major Medi-Cal disenrollment tied to work requirements, six-month renewals, narrowed immigrant eligibility, and reduced retroactive coverage, while CDSS estimated large CalFresh benefit losses and a significant increase in administrative workload and payment accuracy pressure. Members questioned how exemptions would work for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, undocumented residents, and cash workers, and asked about the effect on the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot and on county administrative funding. Officials said they would use available data and self-attestation where possible, but acknowledged that many cases would require manual screening and that the county workload estimates remain in dispute. They also said the state is still evaluating the impact of H.R. 1 on provider taxes and state-directed payments, which could create additional budget pressure. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described major local consequences if H.R. 1 is implemented as written. They warned of higher uninsured rates, more strain on emergency rooms and public hospitals, increased homelessness and food insecurity, and a likely need to rebuild or expand county indigent care programs that were largely scaled back after the ACA. Counties said they are already freezing hiring, cutting positions, reducing overtime, deferring spending, and launching outreach and coordination efforts with managed care plans and community partners, but argued that these steps are not enough without additional state support. Several counties backed the California County Welfare Directors Association’s request for $373 million in General Fund support for eligibility work and asked for a CalFresh match waiver to soften the new county share of administrative costs; Los Angeles and Santa Clara also emphasized that their local revenue measures would not close the projected gaps. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.