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• Where they're supported, which I think is key.
• We’ll continue to until we’ve demonstrated sustained compliance and not merely promised it.
• It means they need rehab, treatment, and support, and education.
• He had family support in the community. And what does that sound like?
• He had family support in the community. And what does that sound like?

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence for a deceased member, then approved the April minutes and heard a presentation from HHS on the Diversion Task Force and related youth services grants. Chelsea Florey described the $750,000 one-time appropriation from HB 1012, the five awarded grants, and how programs in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot are using the funds for youth diversion, including school-based groups, physical activity, and services for problematic sexual behavior. Members raised concerns about staffing shortages, family engagement, service silos, and whether diversion eligibility rules are too rigid; Florey said the task force is focused on better coordination, broader education about available services, and possible changes to diversion criteria, with the Children’s Cabinet likely to drive broader recommendations. The committee then received a North Dakota Lottery biennium report from Director Thomas Lawler, who reviewed the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, player programs, and revenue distribution. He reported about $67 million in ticket sales for the 2023-2025 biennium, about $16.2 million transferred overall, including roughly $13.6 million to the general fund, plus transfers to drug task force and compulsive gambling funds. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether it is set by statute. Next, the Department of Corrections presented on criminal justice data sharing and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that jails, courts, DOCR, HHS, and other entities use separate systems with limited interoperability, making real-time communication largely manual. He outlined possible hub or point-to-point IT solutions, but noted cost, vendor, identifier, and data-definition challenges. Robin Schmolenberger followed with an update on a Medicaid data exchange project between DOCR and HHS to suspend and reactivate inmate Medicaid coverage automatically and improve care coordination, with full bi-directional exchange expected in fall 2026. The committee also heard from county representatives on 24-7 sobriety program fees and an AG opinion allowing local sheriffs to use cheaper testing options when courts waive fees. Finally, the North Dakota Racing Commission reviewed a troubling audit. Bruce Johnson acknowledged serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, missing grant documentation, a reversed decision on breeders fund eligibility, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has begun corrective actions, including monthly tracking of the promotion fund cap, stricter grant documentation, written procurement procedures, and clearer eligibility rules in condition books. Members pressed him on how the overspending occurred, whether the commission board would impose consequences, and whether statutory clarification is needed on the promotion fund limit and related spending rules.

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• </c><00:21:37.760><c> that</c> across the country demonstrating that across the country demonstrating
• </c> robust and that sentiment was supported robust and that sentiment was supported by<00:36:03.839>
• volumes of recreational use we support foraging<01:13:39.040><c> we</c><01:13:39.199><c> support</c>
• </c> 2023 um to say that we don't support 2023 um to say that we don't support foraging<01:13:49.639>
• Thank you for your support, Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> experience in support of SF 3852. experience in support of SF 3852.
• </c> to today to speak in support of SF 3852. to today to speak in support of SF 3852.
• </c> the committee to support it. the committee to support it.
• </c> speaking in support of this bill. speaking in support of this bill.
• We support all legal uses of public lands, and we support Senate File 1245.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , establishing financial stability, living in a safe community, and securing family and community support
• Can you really say that you're able to live in a safe community or that you can build a community support
• That is why survivors and our families strongly support amendments to HEAR Act and other legislation
• We urge Congress also to work with the Trump administration and support the Department of Education's
• At the University of Pittsburgh, Jewish students were assaulted during a demonstration.

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• Slater Bayliss, Ledger Technologies Incorporated, waves in support. Thank you.
• Your opponent on the amendment, do you support the bill overall?
• Your opponent on the amendment, do you support the bill overall?
• And I hope you support my amendment. Thank you.
• So great bill, and I look forward to supporting it.

Summary: The Insurance and Banking Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. HB 487 would authorize the CFO and State Board of Administration to invest up to 10% of certain state funds in Bitcoin, require specified custody methods, allow Bitcoin lending under rule, and create a process for accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin. The sponsor and several proponents argued it would diversify state investments, hedge inflation, and position Florida as a leader in digital assets. Members raised concerns about volatility, security, valuation, and whether Bitcoin was being singled out over other cryptocurrencies, but the bill was reported favorably after debate and a roll call vote. The committee then considered HB 7011, an Open Government Sunset Review measure for records of insolvent insurers. The bill would continue some exemptions but make additional records public, including underwriting files, risk-solvency assessments, corporate governance annual disclosures, and the names, benefits, and compensation of insurance executive officers. There was no public testimony, and members discussed privacy and safety concerns, but the bill passed and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 1433 on hurricane mitigation grants and insurer regulation. The bill would tighten restrictions on former executives of failed insurers, raise capital requirements for new insurers, and require mitigation credits when homeowners receive Safe Florida Home funds. An amendment was adopted to require a licensed person to make final claim-denial decisions when AI or automation is used and to prioritize filings that lower rates. Consumer advocates supported the transparency and consumer protections, while industry representatives urged caution on the AI provisions. After debate, the amended bill was reported favorably. The meeting ended with closing remarks from the ranking member, vice chair, and chair reflecting on the committee’s work and likely final meeting of the term.

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• ,</c><00:19:32.799><c> whatever</c> care, safe transition support, whatever care, safe transition support
• </c> capacity with state dollars to support capacity with state dollars to support this<00:20:32.400>
• Um so if community supports to another.
• to the lead agency or to provide support to the lead agency or to provide<00:20:51.360><c> support</
• </c> integrity, but also supporting people. integrity, but also supporting people.

Bills: HF3378

Keywords: human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

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• We are here in support of the bill and certainly support the concept and trying to make something work
• </c> thank you for potentially supporting thank you for potentially supporting this<00:53:30.680><c>
• </c><00:58:58.039><c> in</c> the family in them show the support in the family in them show the support
• </c> increased tax revenue but also support increased tax revenue but also support conversation<01:03
• State commitment and support for the State commitment and support for the development<01:48:36.679><c

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:15:35.600><c> this</c> time and ask that you support this time and ask that you support this
• I would appreciate your support for I would appreciate your support for house<00:40:06.720><c> file</
• County strongly supports House File 1814.
• </c><00:52:30.119><c> agreements</c> covered under current support agreements covered under current support
• </c><00:53:50.319><c> the</c> requires to do a good job supporting the requires to do a good job supporting

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So the general fund supported and trunk highway fund supported state appropriation bonds, including certificates
• Um, but split roughly 50/50 between general fund supported and trunk highway fund supported.
• </c><00:02:26.319><c> debt</c> estate and other state supported debt estate and other state supported
• and trunk highway general fund supported and trunk highway fund<00:03:58.000><c> supported</c><00:03
• The third line on the table supported.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I support that motion.
• this bill as we are fully support this bill as we supported<00:29:06.919><c> the</c><00:29:07.240><c
• </c><01:32:35.159><c> of</c> and county and they are supportive of and county and they are supportive
• We support the city engineers. We support 10-foot lanes.
• </c> support the city Engineers we support support the city Engineers we support 10-<01:37:39.840><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:09:47.720><c> of</c> opportunity to speak in support of opportunity to speak in support of Senate
• We're proud to have bipartisan support in both chambers.
• Chair, and again, I support the bill. Mr. Chair, and again, I support the bill.
• So I get us support. I just wanted to ask that question.
• </c><01:09:13.080><c> and</c> committee for your support and committee for your support and investments

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> non-energy work right they they support non-energy work right they they support all<00:47:25.680
• </c><00:51:47.480><c> rural</c> funded program that helps support rural funded program that helps support
• Do you need any tech support? We will find out shortly.
• </c><01:26:32.480><c> the</c> initiative will also support the initiative will also support the commission's
• </c> Gas Utilities to explore and demonstrate Gas Utilities to explore and demonstrate innovative<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He requires external respiratory support.
• State supported living centers, I'm still not... The old stuff.
• They are more likely to be alone and without familial or other support.
• And that's pretty much philanthropy with state support. That's right. You have federal support too?
• the way most people do permanent supportive housing.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Obviously, I support it.
• CWV is in full support of this bill.
• Jason Pizzitella: So we're supportive of the bill.
• So I support the legislation.
• So I would strongly support this legislation.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed. The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.

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• They're providing medically complex care around the clock, often with little, limited rest and support
• In contrast, when families have consistent support, whether through reliable nursing coverage or formal
• Supporting parent caregivers is not only compassionate, but it is necessary, responsible, and overtly
• These families really do deserve recognition and support for the essential role they already play in
• So as we kind of bucketed it out into financial support, you know, allowing parents to be compensated

Bills: HB2402, HB2555, HB2599, HB2685

Keywords: phthalates, medical equipment, healthcare regulation, intravenous therapy, toxic substances, Medicaid, healthcare, traditional practices, health insurance, coverage expansion, therapy, psychotherapy, mental health, regulation, professional standards, tribal data, data protection, privacy, sharing of information, Indigenous rights

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• And whereas Arizona is at the forefront of developing and integrating business services supported by
• And whereas the state of Arizona has a vested interest in maintaining, supporting, and enhancing the
• Know that we will continue to utilize our voices to support you.
• Someone was simply selling fruit to support their family. No criminal record.
• And shame on all of us who support that. Senator Luna Nahara. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• WE WERE DIRECTED TO COMPLETE AN ANALYSIS EVALUATING OPTIONS TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS USING
• OUR CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER IS HELPING LEAD THAT, ALONG WITH SUPPORT FROM THE ACTUARIES FOR ANY OF THE
• I THINK IT IS COMING UP WITH A METHODOLOGY THAT MORE CLOSELY IS SUPPORTED BY MEDICAID COSTS.
• I THINK THAT DEMONSTRATES THAT YES, MANY OF THESE STUDENTS ARE STABLE.
• AND WHAT WE DO THERE IS WE SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH TEMPORARY TYPE SERVICES TO KEEP THEM STABLE.

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• or supporting a testimony and support or supporting a one<00:30:40.159><c> plant</c><00:30:40.480><c
• Our organization supports HB 1246.
• Um, you know, I am testifying in support and with regards to those who oppose and who support.
• I strongly support this measure.
• I strongly support this bill.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement. Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits. Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.

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• > piloted uh programs demonstrating piloted uh programs demonstrating measurable<00:21:00.880><c> health
• . supported. supported.
• </c> to the cooking classes, the support to the cooking classes, the support groups,<00:27:56.240><c>
• </c> programming and they have our support. programming and they have our support.
• Our programming that support youth.

Keywords: This meeting was pulled from back ups and uploaded in it's entirety due to technical issues., 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” work from Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture leaders, including Jim Muser, Holly Harris, and Commissioner Jonathan Shell. The chair framed the discussion around personal wellness, injury prevention, and the broader goal of improving health through better sleep, nutrition, and activity, then asked the presenters to describe current initiatives and any policy changes needed. The witnesses described a partnership linking hospitals and Kentucky farmers to improve health outcomes while supporting rural agriculture. They said the effort has moved beyond the pilot stage and now includes more than 40 hospitals statewide, with programs such as healthier hospital cafeterias, grab-and-go options, farmers markets at hospital sites, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and medically tailored meals or groceries for patients with chronic conditions. ARH was highlighted as a leading model, with local food procurement, employee wellness efforts, and measurable outcome pilots, including a Russell County Hospital project focused on diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They also emphasized barriers to scaling the model, including fragmented short-term funding, lack of reimbursement for food-as-medicine programs, and burdensome procurement and testing requirements that can make it difficult for small farmers to participate. The presenters said hospitals are using their own funds or temporary grants to sustain programs and argued that policy changes are needed to simplify sourcing, expand reimbursement pathways, and support clinical measurement of outcomes. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken during the portion provided.

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• It also allows the department to distribute the money based on needs demonstrated per school district
• program would authorize a business primarily engaged in the aerospace industry to apply for grants to support

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up several House bills with strike-and-insert amendments. House Bill 5510 was amended to incorporate provisions from Senate Bills 1065 and 928, modernizing Alcohol Beverage Control licensing and adding rules for low-proof spirit alcohol products, including a $1.25 per gallon tax; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 5453 on school funding. After discussion of a proposed block-grant system and supplemental aid for special education, the committee adopted an amendment replacing much of the bill with weighted funding for level two and level three special education students, exempting those funds from block grant rules and limiting their use to direct instruction. The committee also adopted a clarification to extend the special education funding to charter school students and reported the amended bill to the Senate. House Bill 5412, dealing with multi-year technology licensing contracts for local fiscal bodies and science-of-reading training for K-5 teachers, was amended to clarify contract language, delay implementation dates, change “endorsement” to “training,” and require charter school teachers to participate; it was then reported. The committee next amended and reported House Bill 4006, which creates aerospace development and workforce grant programs, changing the funding mechanism to use Department of Commerce reporting and personal income tax proceeds rather than direct employee withholdings. It also took up House Bill 4009, combining voluntary portable benefits for independent contractors with microcredentialing and an expanded apprenticeship tax credit, adopted the Finance Committee amendment, and reported it. Finally, House Bill 4004 creating the Recharge West Virginia training reimbursement program was amended to raise the annual employer reimbursement cap from $50,000 to $100,000 while keeping the $10,000 per-employee limit, and the committee reported the bill. The meeting ended with adjournment.