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KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • ensure that that treatment is available ensure that that treatment is available and<00:43:06.079
  • You know, we've got a facility of 24 beds that I think you've mentioned.
  • There are no beds is also a very acute.
  • <01:03:27.119> Uh about justifying the number of beds.
  • Uh about justifying the number of beds.
Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met on February 6, 2026, took roll, approved a motion to convene, and heard agency updates from materials in the packet. The council then took up Senate Bill 125 out of order because Senator Carol was present. The bill was presented as a collaborative effort focused on creating a secure, state-run high-acuity mental health facility for justice-involved youth who need specialized psychiatric care and cannot be appropriately served in detention or by private hospitals. Speakers said the facility would fill a gap in services, improve safety and treatment outcomes, and be designed with trauma-informed, medically equipped spaces rather than a jail-like setting. The presenters also outlined other parts of the bill, including a placement process in which DJJ and CHFS would evaluate youth and provide recommendations before the judge makes the final decision, with certain hospital-declination provisions to be delayed until the new facility is operating. They described payment incentives for hospitals treating high-acuity youth, confidentiality and escape-related disclosure provisions, and contracts with a public teaching university for clinical services. The proposed facility was described as a 24-bed center at Central State, with staffing to include mental health professionals and juvenile detention staff receiving enhanced training. Dr. Clark Lester said staffing needs would vary by youth and could include one-to-one supervision for some patients. The bill also addressed female juvenile detention capacity. Speakers said the number of detained girls has risen sharply since 2024, peaking at 51 in 2025, and that current facilities cannot meet the separation requirements for boys and girls or high- and low-level youth. The proposal would build two female detention centers, with possible locations discussed in central Kentucky and western Kentucky, and a third or fourth center could be added if population data show the need. Members asked about hospital placement authority, staffing, and average length of stay for girls; the presenters said the current court-order process would remain until the new facility is built and that they would provide additional data later. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 25th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But a lot of youth are sleeping in their Or a bed at my friends' homes while going to college.
  • And currently right now only 2.9% of the available beds are for youth specifically.
  • And currently right now, only 2.9% of the available beds are for youth specifically.
  • The veterans already have a VA loan program that's out there and available to them to get into their
  • So think about those 1.7 million families when you go to bed tonight and thank them for their service
Keywords: 987, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • JLBC said that if there's an empty bed in a public prison, it costs us $15 to $20 per day per prisoner
  • We move prisoners around all the time, but we do have spare beds.
  • We move prisoners around all the time, but we do have spare beds.
  • Right now, the only level four inmates that are in private beds are in La Palma, CoreCivic.
  • And then I'm available after she's done to answer questions. That would be fine. Thank you, Mr.
Summary: The committee approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and held SB 1138 for further changes. It then heard SB 1035, which appropriates about $34 million from the General Fund for a 5% pay increase for Arizona Department of Corrections sworn officers and civilian employees, with an amendment extending the raise to private prison employees under contract. Supporters said DOC pay is not competitive and vacancies are high; opponents questioned paying private prison staff and raised concerns about private prison incentives. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1035 a do pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote. The committee also approved two memorials to rename highways: SCM 1002 for L.F. Quinn Memorial Highway and SCM 1006 for PFC Michael Nolan Memorial Highway. Both measures drew emotional testimony about the honorees’ public service and military sacrifice, and both received do pass recommendations, with SCM 1002 passing 9-1 and SCM 1006 passing 9-1 after members discussed tribal jurisdiction and agreed to follow up with a letter to the tribe. SB 1065, which would appropriate $3.64 million for the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Military Veterans Fund, was supported by the sponsor and researchers who said the treatment can help veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, pain, and related conditions. Some members objected that the FDA has not approved HBOT for many of the claimed uses and questioned prior unspent funding, but the bill still received a do pass recommendation on a 6-4 vote. SB 1248, which clarifies funding and attendance-count rules for county jail and juvenile detention education programs, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 1204, a $5.5 million General Fund appropriation to design and analyze improvements to the U.S. 60/Loop 303 interchange, after testimony from local officials and residents about severe congestion, crashes, and public safety delays; it passed 8-1. SB 1207, a $150,000 study on financing mechanisms for development-related infrastructure along the same corridor, also passed 7-1. Finally, SB 1001, which restores $1 million for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program, passed 9-0 after testimony from blind seniors and advocates about long waitlists and the program’s role in preserving independence. The committee then began SB 1274, a police foundation specialty license plate bill, with sponsor and foundation testimony describing wellness, remembrance, and youth programs funded by plate revenues, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 4th, 2025

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • their doctors about their cognitive health and, if diagnosed, be informed about what resources are available
  • individuals can apply, and the benefit is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis subject to available
  • If the number of qualified applicants exceeds available funding, which has only occurred one time in
  • criteria and providing support to ensure that they can successfully access the benefits that are available
  • children, and every year the DCF is required to report data about what services and placements are available
Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met with a quorum and first took up SB 398, which would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Senator Burgess said the campaign would focus on early detection, brain health, risk reduction, clinical trial access, and community resources. The committee heard supportive testimony from a caregiver, AARP, the Alzheimer’s Association, and others, with members discussing the need for culturally responsive outreach and continued funding. SB 398 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 106, which would strengthen Florida’s exploitation injunction law for vulnerable adults by allowing service of an unascertainable exploiter through the same communication method used to contact the victim, such as text, Facebook Messenger, or WhatsApp. Senator Martin explained the bill as a way to close a loophole that lets scammers evade traditional service, and witnesses from the Florida Bankers Association and the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section supported it, describing how the bill could stop ongoing thefts more quickly while preserving due process. Members asked about gift card scams, clerk workload, and the definition of an unascertainable respondent. SB 106 was reported favorably. The Department of Children and Families then presented an update on the Adoption Benefits for Qualifying Adoptive Employees Program, describing its expansion over time and the current one-time lump-sum benefit structure for eligible adoptive parents. The presentation covered eligibility rules, open enrollment, funding history, and the program’s impact on adoption placements, with members asking why tax collectors were included but other constitutional offices were not, and whether foster relatives could qualify. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7012, a committee bill addressing child welfare workforce shortages, treatment foster care for high-acuity children, and improved data collection on commercially sexually exploited children. The bill would direct DCF to recruit former public safety workers for CPI and case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and require more detailed, analyzable data and capacity studies. The bill drew support from child welfare advocates, with some members urging DCF to return with a more developed framework; it was adopted as a committee bill and reported favorably.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • , when to take a shower, or go to bed, when to take a shower, or more<00:05:19.199> important<
  • But now they still have availability to use the computers and they sign up and um they can, you know,
  • But now they have you know they still<00:32:21.600> have<00:32:21.760> availability<00:
  • 32:22.240> to<00:32:22.480> use<00:32:22.720> the still have availability to use
  • And at that time, I did not have three available.
Keywords: 1183, house
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Dec 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, we do have funding that is available through each of the different BHAs across the state,
  • But then ultimately, there are issues of beds and how many beds are available, and I think that's something
  • But, of course, bed facilities are always an issue. Thank you. And I'll just add to that.
  • In terms of outreach with community, we have put together a press release available on our website in
  • They're all available on our website. Oh, perfect. Thank you very much. Thank you. Mr. Rogoff?
Summary: The committee received agency updates on several behavioral health and justice programs. The Health Care Authority reported that assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) has expanded from two counties to eight, with a ninth expected in December, and described AOT as a court-ordered, least-restrictive treatment model that depends on close coordination among courts, treatment providers, and local officials. The agency also reviewed Joel’s Law, which lets family members, guardians, conservators, or tribes petition for an initial involuntary detention when they disagree with a designated crisis responder’s decision. Judges Ferreira and Larson said petition use has increased significantly statewide and in Snohomish County, but many cases do not proceed beyond the initial detention stage; they also noted family frustration, disjointed processes, and bed shortages as ongoing issues. Committee members asked about expansion criteria, the law’s effectiveness, and how the system fits together with other mental health interventions. The Attorney General’s Office presented on the hate crimes and bias incidents hotline created by SB 5427. The hotline began a pilot in King, Clark, and Spokane counties on July 1, 2025, with a statewide launch planned for 2027. Officials said the advisory committee helped shape the referral process, intake questions, outreach materials, and public branding. In the first five months, the hotline received 301 reports, with roughly 45% from King County and about 38% from outside the pilot counties; 42% requested follow-up, and only about a quarter of those wanted law enforcement referral. Testimony emphasized that the hotline is non-emergency, anonymous if desired, and focused on referrals rather than investigation. Members asked about why callers do not seek law enforcement involvement, how the hotline compares with Oregon’s launch, and what kinds of incidents are being reported. The Office of Independent Investigations reported progress on its work investigating police deadly force fatalities. Director Roger Rogoff said the agency has grown to 66 employees, including 31 investigators, and has completed six fatality investigations, with two public final reports posted. He said the office now operates in Region 1 and plans to expand statewide as staffing allows, with a future east-side expansion dependent on additional investigators. He also said the office has 29 requests to review prior cases, but those reviews are time-intensive and limited to cases with new evidence. Committee members asked about staffing needs, local cooperation, and whether the office conducts parallel investigations; Rogoff said OII performs the criminal investigation, while agencies may still do administrative reviews. The committee then heard a lengthy panel on public defense caseload standards and funding. The Washington State Bar Association, Washington Defender Association, county representatives, and city representatives all discussed the new caseload standards and the implementation timeline. Speakers said the standards reflect modern public defense realities but warned that funding, attorney recruitment and retention, office space, and data collection remain major barriers. Survey results from county offices showed wide variation in readiness, with many counties uncertain about timelines and most citing lack of funding as the biggest obstacle; attorney attrition was also described as high. County and city representatives argued that the new standards will require far more attorneys and support staff, and that local governments cannot absorb the cost without substantial state funding. They urged the Legislature to increase state support, improve workforce pipelines, and address structural issues in the public defense system.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-19 (2:30PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill finally requires DCF to contract for a bed capacity study for residential treatment and a gap
  • This bill finally requires DCF to contract for a bed capacity study for residential treatment and a gap
  • The criteria is the relevant removal and placement data, and that's what the department has available
  • And that's what the department has available to them in order to identify the judicial circuits with
  • in a text-searchable format and available in full view for the public.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing FSU Day at the Capitol, Catholic lay leaders, seniors advocates, Broward County school officials, and veterans-related guests. The chamber then moved through its special order calendar, beginning with several Florida Statutes revision bills. SB 36 adopted the 2025 Florida Statutes and prior session law; SB 38 conformed statutory terminology for the Division of Criminal Investigations; SB 40 removed repealed provisions; and SB 42 cleaned up obsolete language, cross-references, and typographical errors. Each passed unanimously or nearly unanimously after brief explanations and no substantive debate. The Senate also passed CS/SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience, as amended to strengthen the Florida Flood Hub’s role under USF and clarify research and modeling responsibilities; CS/SB 116 on veterans, which expanded veteran awareness and coordination efforts, added mental health training, and authorized adult day health care; SB 118 on presidential libraries, which preempted local regulation to give a future Florida presidential library maximum flexibility; CS/SB 126 on prescription hearing aids, allowing mail distribution for adults after appropriate professional evaluation; SB 150 on abandoning restrained dogs during natural disasters, amended to conform to the House; SB 294 limiting collaborative pharmacy practice from being expanded to certain serious cardiac conditions; and SM 314 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure. Most of these measures passed with strong bipartisan support, though SB 118 drew questions about local zoning, parking, and safety and passed 36-3, with one senator later changing to a no vote over local control concerns. Later, the Senate approved CS/CS/SB 322 creating a nonjudicial process for removing unauthorized persons from commercial property, and CS/SB 348 on ethics, which would penalize false claims of military rank or honors for material gain and require paycheck withholding for delinquent ethics fines owed by public employees. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 7012 on child welfare, which included a CPI/case manager recruitment program, a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and improved data collection and capacity analysis for commercially sexually exploited children. CS/SB 108 on administrative procedures was adopted after a detailed explanation of rule review, transparency, and rulemaking deadlines, and CS/SB 160 on public accountancy passed after an amendment clarifying contracted services and discussion of CPA licensure pathways. The longest and most celebratory debate centered on CS/SB 110 for rural communities. The bill created an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program, housing and road funding, school and health care investments, and related rural support measures. Amendments refined transportation priorities in the Everglades agricultural area and clarified the FARM road program. Senators from across the chamber praised the bill as a long-awaited investment in rural Florida, agriculture, broadband, health care, and quality of life. After extensive debate and emotional closing remarks from the sponsor and leadership, the bill passed overwhelmingly.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then by the end of the day, they will have been given a bed assignment.
  • To them, and then by the end of the day, they will have been given a bed assignment.
  • The type and amount of available gain time is based on governing legislation that's in place at the time
  • So I'm available for questions.
  • beds and what levels those facilities have.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard an informational presentation from the Florida Department of Corrections on how the prison and community supervision systems operate after sentencing. Assistant Deputy Secretary Hope Gartman described the reception process for new inmates, including intake, medical and mental health screening, classification, custody and housing levels, gain time, and the department’s academic, vocational, substance abuse, chaplaincy, visitation, and communication programs. She emphasized that reentry begins on day one and that program placement is driven by risk and needs assessments, with facilities matched to inmates’ medical, mental health, and security requirements. Members also asked about family contact, visitor applications, inmate welfare trust funds, tablet access, private prison placement, staffing shortages, overtime, contraband interdiction, and waiting lists for programs; several follow-up materials were requested for distribution to all members. Mr. Winkler then outlined community corrections, explaining the different supervision types under Florida law, including probation, drug offender probation, community control, sex offender supervision, conditional release, and addiction recovery supervision. He described the department’s monitoring tools, such as office and field visits, warrantless searches, alternative sanctioning for technical violations, telephone reporting for low-risk offenders, employment assistance, and mobile probation and reentry units. He said the department’s supervision success rate is about 62%, with more than 91% of successful completers not returning to custody within three years. Members questioned officer workloads, the use of radios and GPS check-ins, the rollout of uniforms and firearms, how violations are handled, and whether all circuits participate in alternative sanctioning; Winkler said the program is statewide and that the department is seeking funding for radios. During public comment, Florida Cares Charity urged the committee to consider evidence on deterrence, parole, and recidivism, arguing that community supervision is less costly than incarceration and can be effective. James Beardy of the Florida PBA emphasized the dangers faced by correctional and probation officers, including long shifts, field searches, and working alone, and argued for higher pay and better support comparable to other law enforcement. The meeting concluded with the chair thanking the presenters and public speakers, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any legislative votes or formal actions.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Finance (05/12/2026)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we take the best information that we have available based on acuity and utilization that we project
  • <00:17:09.920> based information that we have available based information that we have available
  • But those funds are are still available But those funds are are still available and<00:17:43.400
  • When it comes to the rate-setting process, we use the best information that's available, and we have
  • Um it has housed a 16-bed described.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oversight is further constrained by gaps in available data.
  • What is the time frame that we're asking them to have this business plan available to us by?
  • There are exceptions when there are no other available options.
  • And I don't think anyone here is available to testify. There are experts in this field.
  • The intent is not to add beds. And some of you remember, I know Loret will remember this.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee considered a large agenda of bills and reported several measures favorably. Early action included SB 6, a settled claim bill involving the Department of Children and Families and a trust for Leila Estrada and Sapphire Williams, and CS/CS/SB 1266, which creates a cybersecurity experiential learning and clearance-readiness program through the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida. The committee also approved SB 532 on clerks of court funding, allowing clerks to retain all excess Article V revenue rather than returning half to the state and clarifying foreclosure sale procedures. In addition, the committee passed CS/CS/SB 1602 and CS/CS/SB 1604 to create and fund a pilot housing program for veterans through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, and CS/SB 1110 to expand Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including testimony from affected families and advocates. The committee also adopted an amendment and then favorably reported CS/CS/SB 1012 on inmate services, removing the bill’s medical-services compensation provisions while retaining changes to the inmate welfare trust fund and related facility uses. It also adopted a delete-all amendment and then favorably reported CS/CS/CS/SB 1614, which was narrowed to remove a provision allowing local governments to use excess fees to construct new buildings. The committee spent substantial time on CS/SB 17, a Medicaid oversight and transparency bill. The sponsor said the measure would create a joint legislative Medicaid oversight committee, authorize the Legislature to retain its own actuary, modernize Medicaid statutes, strengthen managed-care performance standards, and increase accountability for pharmacy benefit managers and related entities. After amendment, the committee adopted changes removing several PBM-related provisions while retaining the broader oversight framework. Testimony from supporters emphasized transparency, fraud prevention, and cost control, while a PBM trade association asked to continue working on affiliate-manufacturer, network, and payment issues. The bill was reported favorably. The most extensive discussion centered on CS/SB 1758, which proposes major changes to Medicaid and SNAP. The sponsor described five reforms: stronger fraud and overpayment recovery authority, a Medicaid work requirement for certain able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral-health services through Medicaid waivers, pharmacy-program changes to obtain rebates and reduce institutional costs, and SNAP/EBT reforms including photo IDs and work requirements. The committee adopted two amendments: one adding a transitional “glide path” for people who gain employment but risk losing Medicaid, and another exempting hospice patients with six months or less to live. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fraud, improve accountability, and encourage work, while opponents warned it would increase administrative burdens, push eligible people off coverage, and conflict with federal law or guidance. The bill remained under debate with extensive public testimony from advocates, providers, and affected families, and the transcript ends before final disposition on the measure.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (9:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, you know, as it relates to the current year, like, Big Tarvi is not available, and it would be available
  • Is that fully available and reinstated now as an option?
  • It's just a difference of what resources are available for it.
  • It's just a difference of what resources are available for it.
  • ACA is still going through their process to make those funds available.
Keywords: 998, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Jan 26th, 2026 at 09:05 am

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without assistance, the cost of... ...the coverage available is simply unaffordable.
  • programs, they were not available, and that was in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba County.
  • Money is available. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you. Thank you, Representative.
  • Okay, seeing none, you have a due pass on House Bill 76, and... money is available.
  • And then hopefully this will be proven and more treatment centers will be available.
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 04/13/26

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • or they're not incurring revenue for that bed.
  • beds that they<00:42:05.800> have<00:42:06.480> closed.
  • > for<00:42:17.720> that<00:42:17.960> bed.
  • <00:42:18.840> The incurring revenue for that bed. The incurring revenue for that bed.
  • <02:02:24.800> for services will be readily available for services will be readily available
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • And there's currently not a cure for MLD, but there are treatments available to slow the progression
  • Philip and I sat beside her bed, and we made her this sacred promise.
  • Philip and I sat beside her bed, and we made her this sacred promise.
  • Philip and I sat before Khloe died Philip and I sat beside<00:26:59.360> her<00:26:59.520> bed
  • > we<00:27:00.320> made<00:27:00.520> her<00:27:00.760> this beside her bed
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Mar 17th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fiscal years 2022 to 2023, the grant program awarded 608,671 out of the 667,000 that was available
  • And so today my understanding again, having not had any of these controls available, uh, you know, in
  • My mom thought I went to bed at 10, but don't be a bad mom. Um, but good morning.
  • We have a bed capacity of 262 at Vernon and 32 at Vernon South. So, so we have a total of 562.
  • Uh, Wichita Falls has maximum security unit beds as well.
Bills: HB163, HB 296
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 15th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • They put him back to bed and did not inform me or get medical attention.
  • We have a little over 2,000 assisted living facilities, and more than 50% are small bed, meaning six
  • beds or under.
  • Six beds or greater. Like you just said, some of them have them. It depends.
  • The license fee for a two-year license is $250. $200 plus $10 per bed with a maximum of $1,500.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In bonding to build a 600-bed prison hospital.
  • So, you know, as it relates to the current year, like, Big Tarvi is not available, and it would be available
  • Is that fully available and reinstated now as an option?
  • It's just a difference of what resources are available for it.
  • ACA is still going through its process to make those funds available.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Even card loans now, they're being available.
  • The higher the staffing level, generally speaking, the more care is available to the residents.
  • in a fetal position on an injured hip, dressed in a long-sleeve shirt, one sock; his pull-up and bedding
  • were soaked in urine, and it was One sock, his pull-up and bedding were soaked in urine, and it was
  • Having access to personnel that understands their needs and the service networks available to respond
Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on April 22, established a quorum, and adopted its 2023-24 committee rules. The hearing then considered five bills focused on aging, long-term care, immigrant seniors, nutrition, and emergency preparedness. AB 450 would create a task force to study the needs of undocumented Californians age 55 and older; supporters from CHIRLA and other advocates described barriers to housing, health care, retirement, and digital access, while members raised questions about eligibility and process. The bill was approved on a due pass motion and re-referred to the Committee on Human Services. AB 508 would require residential care facilities for the elderly to disclose staffing information upon request at admission and when rates increase. The author and supporters argued that staffing levels are closely tied to quality of care and that families need transparency to make informed choices; a witness described her father’s death in an understaffed facility. Assisted living industry representatives opposed the bill as burdensome but said they were continuing discussions with the author. The committee adopted amendments and passed the bill to Appropriations. AB 1476 would allow senior congregate meal programs to continue offering to-go meals, a practice expanded during the pandemic. Supporters said the option improved access for homebound and food-insecure seniors and helped bring people into senior centers; there was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1068 would create a working group on evacuation and sheltering needs for older adults and people with disabilities in long-term care during disasters, and AB 1069 would ensure area agencies on aging and aging/disability resource programs have access to emergency shelters to provide services. Both measures drew broad support from aging, disability, and advocacy groups, with testimony citing recent fires and evacuations, and both were approved and re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. The committee also left rolls open for additional members to add votes before adjournment.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Mar 13th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • FOR CHILDREN WITH HIGH BEHAVIORAL AND MEANS AND RECEIVE COMPENSATION DUE TO TRAINING, INCREASED AVAILABILITY
  • OF THIS COUNTRY EVERY YEAR DCF IS REQUIRED TO REPORT DATA ABOUT WHAT SERVICES AND PLACEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE
  • THE BILL ALSO REQUIRES DCF TO CONTRACT FOR A BED CAPACITY STUDY FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND THE GAP
  • AND SOME TIME ARE LIKE PERSONNEL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING THESE MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE
  • AS WELL AS HELP TO KEEP YOU USDA FUNDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK AVAILABLE.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Agriculture Feb 11th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The incentive programs that are available such as cost share are really, really important to be able
  • So we've got a challenge in all of the different uses that are available for that for that water.
  • is one where if we can, if we can use a type of fertilizer that is less likely to be leached in the bed
  • But what it what we do with that, this is a side of a bed of were watermelons are ground and the block
  • I've UF Ifas and the funding that's available to through the Office of AG Water Policy.
Keywords: 999, senate, all