Video & Transcript Research : 'preventive services'

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  • All it does is prevent other situations like it from occurring, correct?
  • All it does is prevent other situations like it from occurring, correct?
  • Senate Bill 1309 increases the amount of funding reserve for the purpose of paying debt service from
  • Senate Bill 1309 increases the amount of funding reserve for the purpose of paying debt service from
  • Department of Commerce, they identified certain industries moving forward, such as rail transport services
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Health and Human Services is called to order.
  • A lot of it could have been prevented.
  • sure members can obtain needed lab services.
  • We have provided lab services to thousands of AHCCCS enrollees.
  • To get paid from AHCCCS and to be able to perform covered services.
Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix on its new tuition-free, three-year regional medical school branch in Yuma, which is intended to address Arizona’s primary care shortage by training students in a rural setting and linking them to rural residency opportunities. Members asked about who could apply, whether out-of-state applicants were eligible, and whether graduates would be required to remain in rural Arizona; the presenter said there is no post-graduation practice commitment, but the program is designed to encourage retention through rural training and residency placement. The committee then considered several child welfare and behavioral health bills. HB 2923 would expand judicial review procedures for court-ordered mental health treatment, adding timelines, notice, counsel protections, and a clear-and-convincing standard for continued treatment; the sponsor and a retired judge said it fills gaps in a 1974 statute. HB 2035 would expand kinship foster care to extended family members, require more notice and written findings when kin placement is denied, and strengthen presumptions favoring placement with relatives or other significant adults; DCS said the bill largely reflects current policy but raised a timing concern about a required report before preliminary protective hearings. HB 2611 would create a Youth Safety Rights and Mental Health Protection Act for foster youth and group homes, adding rights related to immediate and unbiased health care, anti-bullying protections, retaliation safeguards, drug screening, and safety rules; foster youth and former foster youth testified strongly in support, while DCS was neutral and noted possible implementation and fiscal impacts. The committee also heard HB 4004, which would require DCS to investigate credible abuse or neglect reports even when one parent is considered protective, and to take protective action when warranted. Several parents testified that DCS had previously closed or minimized cases because a protective parent existed, leaving children exposed to abuse; DCS did not testify against the bill, and members later said the agency should not use the presence of a safe parent as a reason not to investigate. The committee also considered pharmacy and AHCCCS-related bills: HB 2434 would revise the controlled substances prescription monitoring program and reporting requirements; HB 2732 would continue the State Board of Pharmacy; HB 2733 would make several pharmacy regulation changes including delivery, continuing education, and change-of-ownership rules; and HB 2932 would require AHCCCS contractors to reimburse noncontracting labs referred by contracting providers, which health plans opposed as undermining managed care tools while a lab provider argued it would improve fair payment and competition. On the floor, the committee also took up HB 2086, which would prohibit government and business mask and vaccination mandates, HB 2830, which would require instruction on fetal and prenatal development and bar abortion-related curriculum materials, and HB 2035, HB 2434, HB 2611, HB 2732, HB 2733, HB 2923, HB 2932, and HB 4004. Amendments were adopted on several bills, including HB 2086, HB 2611, HB 2830, and HB 2932. Final committee votes gave HB 2035, HB 2086, HB 2434, HB 2611, HB 2732, HB 2733, HB 2830, HB 2923, HB 2932, and HB 4004 do-pass recommendations, with HB 2086, HB 2611, HB 2830, and HB 2932 reported as amended.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS-LBT, TRS Public Hearings 03-19-2026

Transportation

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  • support to do more outreach and working with nonprofits that provide alternative programs and support services
Summary: The joint hearing of the Transportation and Labor and Technology committees considered HB 2097, which would allow administrative driver’s license revocation hearings to be held by interactive conference technology such as Zoom and permit electronic exchange of evidence. DOT and the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office supported the bill, saying Zoom hearings have worked well since 2021 and save time and money. Both committees passed HB 2097 with technical and nonsubstantive amendments. The Transportation Committee then heard HB 1163 on commercial driver licensing, HB 2113 on funding vegetation removal from the Kaola Stream drainage way, HB 2283 on port pilotage, HB 1588 on a noise detection camera program, and HB 2333 on airport special districts and aeronautics penalties. DOT asked for HB 1163 to use “non-domiciled” language to match federal rules, and the committee passed it with amendments. For HB 2113, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity said the project would likely need about $1 million, and the committee passed the bill with amendments while noting the funding would be reflected in the committee report rather than the measure itself. HB 2283 drew broad support from maritime and labor interests, but the committee deferred it, saying the Senate version was already moving and would be used instead. HB 1588 received support from DOT and several community and health-related testifiers who said noise from traffic is a serious problem, but the committee expressed concern about enforcement language and re-referred the bill to Judiciary/Ways and Means while still passing it forward. HB 2333 was supported by DOT and airline interests; after questions about airport loitering and sleeping rules, the committee passed it as is. In the final decision-making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on HB 1163, HB 2113, HB 1588, and HB 2333, and deferred HB 2283.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • It goes back to the debt service fund to repay the bonds if they were initially issued.
  • How much money are we talking for a P&M that's going to service Albuquerque or Las Cruces or Santa Fe
  • See the bond proceeds at $92 million, and then you'll see the debt service payment.
  • Chairman, this amount for debt service payment, Okay. So, Mr.
  • Chairman, this amount for debt service payment of $6.7 million each year is based on a 25-year term?
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Carlos Lucero, with the public service company.
  • My name is Carlos Lucero, with the public service company in New Mexico.
  • partners in the permitting process to get into produced water and mitigation, primarily with oil field service
  • stands right now is just for rural or unincorporated areas as defined by the Health Resources and Services
  • stands right now, is just for rural or unincorporated areas as defined by the Health Resources and Services
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Government

Government

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  • And I can tell you that prevention works. I grew up in a community with water fluoridation.
  • For U.S. retired military or service-disabled veterans, we offer a 50% off the day-use entrance.
  • Uniformed Services Division flag.
  • Uniformed Services Division flag.
  • I guess I'm the contrarian, but HOAs already can't prohibit uniform services flags.
Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.
TX
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  • children who've gone missing from their placements, terminating the Department of Family and Protective Services
  • Its practice has left vulnerable children without access to necessary services, legal oversight, or most
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 15th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • , including the creation of a Heat Illness Prevention Advisory Board.
  • His death was preventable.
  • I have to start by saying prevention is the best medicine, and we have to prevent these deaths.
  • Again, prevention is key.
  • Prevention is the best medicine, and we have to prevent the untimely deaths of our workers in Texas.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 26th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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  • To enforce a self-service storage facility. Representative Meza? Okay.
  • Since 1979, the authority has provided professional financing services as it issues taxable and tax-exempt
  • The authority has been approached to provide similar services to a wide variety of other project types
  • So would they be prevented from applying for the grants because they're longer, or is that not a...?
  • Records Act exception for the Workforce Commission's Fraud Detection and Prevention information.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Upon retiring after 20 years of service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
  • Craig, born July 1st, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has lived a life defined by service, leadership, and
  • Medal and whereas following his military service, Doctor Craig continued his dedication to others by
  • nightly care to first responders and recovery personnel, exemplifying extraordinary compassion and service
  • Thank you for your service, sir. Madam leader, thank you, Mr. President.
TX
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  • The same thing on the TDU side for the interim transmission cost of service update.
  • The same thing on the TDU side for the interim transmission cost of service update.
  • Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1254 relates to the regulation of professional employer services.
  • Money follows the flag, meaning that ancillary services should follow issuance.
  • Utility customers require safe and reliable utility service, which is not possible without investment
Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and first took up pending business, voting out several bills. Senate Bills 1697, 1569, 1202 as substituted, 1029, 1364, 1185, 924, 1008 as substituted, 264, 1376, and 1358 as substituted were reported favorably, with some sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a substitute for SB 1202 and later corrected votes on several measures. SB 924 and SB 1376 drew some opposition, while the rest of the pending bills were reported without dissent or with limited nays. The committee then heard testimony on SB 1856, which would create an annual capacity-cost recovery rider for Entergy Texas customers in the MISO region. The author and Entergy argued the bill would better match rates to actual capacity costs and improve transparency, while the Texas Association of Manufacturers and the Public Utility Commission raised concerns about the short 10-day review period, rider proliferation, and the preference for full rate cases over piecemeal adjustments. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 522 on CPA reciprocity, SB 1664 requiring TDUs to provide clearer, standalone rate-change disclosures, SB 1877 expanding OPUC’s access to market data, SB 1254 and SB 1255 as TDLR cleanup bills on professional employer organizations and mold assessors, SB 1341 updating manufactured housing rules, SB 1239 on sovereign debt and Texas governing law, and SB 1259 streamlining the surveyor-in-training licensing process. Additional bills discussed included SB 1977, which would cap recoverable legal expenses in electric, water, and sewer rate cases; OPUC and some consumer advocates supported the idea as a way to reduce ratepayer costs, while utility representatives warned it could discourage participation and increase rate shock. The committee also heard SB 1762 clarifying that geothermal energy conservation wells are not battery resources, and SB 783 allowing SECO to proceed with future energy-code rulemaking for state-funded buildings. Both drew supportive testimony from industry and environmental groups. All remaining bills heard during the meeting were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-20-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Also, Governor's Message 730, Advisory Board on Veteran Services, Janet Covington, who is joined by her
  • Message 730, Advisory Board<00:02:57.120> on<00:02:57.560> Veteran<00:02:58.000> Services
  • ,<00:02:58.720> Janet Board on Veteran Services, Janet Board on Veteran Services, Janet Covington
  • Thank you so much for your service and welcome to the Senate.
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  • served in a partial child care subsidy or upkeep of the veterans' homes or to domestic violence prevention
  • Or to domestic violence prevention, as asked by the District Attorney's Council, which we're in dire
  • Or are there better ways that we can put money into services that we know we can have oversight over?
  • There's more accountability and ensuring that our kids have access to the services that they need today
  • Representative, you have done a whole lot on Service Oklahoma.
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  • On behalf of the service members...
  • My service is still my mission, whether in uniform or public office.
  • Thank you for your service.
  • We recommit ourselves to being worthy of their service. Thank you.
  • if they have to issue bonds to draw down and service that debt. ...collected to service if they have
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  • Stars, the Combat Readiness Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal,
  • the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.
  • Senate Bill 1290 by Norwood of the House and Dosset of the Senate, an act relating to 211 services.
  • Senate, an act relating to 211 services. Representative Norwin now moves final pass bill.
  • Through her service as psychologist of the day in 2025, she continued conversations on mental health
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, they may need 911 service in North Platte or Chadron someday.
  • And then did you examine any other solutions to ensure adequacy for 911 services?
  • Did you explore any other solutions to ensure adequate funding for our 911 services?
  • There's a lot of stretch going on here in an Internal Revenue Service code.
  • They didn't invent the thing that they're providing in terms of a service.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It does not mandate new services. It does not mandate new services. It does not expand eligibility.
  • And if they have a disagreement with services being removed or services being added, ultimately parents
  • decline services.
  • that service.
  • and spaces as both service users and as service providers.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, sir, very much for your service to the great state of Oklahoma. Thank you.
  • still have those increased hours but you can also have just a bachelor's plus some extra or work service
  • Members, House Bill 22035 defines transportation protection agreement and the funeral services licensing
  • Act has an agreement that primarily provides for all services related to the preparation of remains
  • This bill simply prevents blanket retroactive modernization mandates without documented safety findings