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• The Office of Financial Management is required to determine the amount by fiscal year that would be necessary
• Commission identified four critical failures that led to the September 11th attacks: imagination, management
• House Bill 2462 directly addresses the management, capability, and policy issues so Washington has a
• support of House Bill 2198, because we feel it's a good first step toward improving how Washington manages

Bills: HB2198, HB2401, HB2462, HB2419, HB2210, HB2205, HB2249

Keywords: regulatory efficiency, permitting, licensing, executive order, state government, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, unpiloted aircraft, drones, regulation, airspace safety, privacy, address confidentiality, administrative law judges, privacy protection, staff employment

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• It was created by the legislature, and it distributes and manages the revenue generated by three cents
• specific member and their influence in order to have good engagement and feedback with the agency that manages
• That manages the transportation asset that they pay for as taxpayers, they rely on as residents, and
• The ferry system customers have a direct relationship with state employees but not system management.
• Customers have no relationship with the state employees or management.

Bills: HB1823, HB2092, HB2111, HB2114

Keywords: transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match, grant funding, transportation grants, county roads, city streets, transportation benefit district, urban county, small city program, active transportation, pedestrian, bicycle, bike routes, transit, public transit

Bills: SB211, SB241, HB614

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, license suspension, driver's license revocation, ignition interlock, interlock device, breathalyzer, alcohol offense, impaired driving

Bills: SB 312, SB 945, SB 946, SB 1367, SB 1861, SB 2044, SB 2337, SB 2403, SB 2819, SJR 54

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• legislature, over 30 state agencies, boards, commissions, and councils, including the Minnesota Management

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• </c><00:03:14.159><c> and</c> Board 6.29, 29 Minnesota management and Board 6.29, 29 Minnesota management
• Minnesota Management and Budget.
• </c><00:15:19.040><c> uh</c> of statewide financial management uh of statewide financial management uh
• management policies and financial management policies and procedures. procedures. procedures.
• </c><00:16:17.920><c> cost</c> important tool to help manage cost important tool to help manage cost

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• The tax anticipation notes are also city council approved, you know, with the city manager, and they're
• and how to manage growth.
• It could also lead to managed construction risk and projects.
• Aside from having to be publicly posted, approved by our board of managers and the commissioner's court
• It helps people pay their bills on time and manage their cash flow. ...and handle emergency expenses.

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• Mary's sixth grade class that are in the gallery today. as well as City Manager John Benson, City Councilwoman

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• that the framers of our Constitution knew. that judges have to be capable, qualified people who can manage
• the country that I'm familiar with. where each case is assigned to a single judge whose job is to manage

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• substitute, or we can, or there's a- I support the program, I'm just- That the money is well spent, well managed
• POSITION TO HOUSE THIS DATABASE AND CURRENTLY MANAGES AND MAINTAINS SIMILAR DATABASES RELATED TO LOUD
• that currently has been being used for any postage for iPads, for the program, for the staffing that manages
• to a larger water. the larger system is both the temporary manager and an investor-owned utility.
• for the expedited acquisition to include all types of larger water systems serving as temporary managers

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

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• or, you know, gamma and beta radiation, they're both using photons.
• And so the bottom line up front is that gamma radiation and X-ray radiation, both photon-based tools,
• And so the bottom line of front is that gamma radiation and x-ray radiation, both photon-based tools,
• To me, that's not an effective way to manage this situation.
• We're trying to manage it responsibly.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• improvement in radiation sores.
• Medical physicists manage entire systems. Patients who depend on them.
• Medical physicists manage entire systems.
• I am the managing director currently of a $2 billion Wall Street company.
• I really enjoyed managing money. But now, today, I'm still involved in the company.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills involving professional licensure, clinical practice, and public health-related workforce issues. The chair explained that no votes would be taken at the hearing and that the purpose was to gather public input. Early testimony focused on Marnie’s Law, with supporters describing the bill as a no-cost, preventive measure to require nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer after a family tragedy and arguing it could reduce misdiagnosis and save lives. A major portion of the hearing centered on bills affecting clinical decision-making and licensure compacts. Supporters of the physician ownership/clinical autonomy bills argued they would protect independent practices from corporate interference after the Steward collapse, while supporters of EMS, dental, psychology, physical therapy, and physician assistant compacts said the measures would improve workforce mobility, reduce delays, and expand access to care, especially for rural patients, military families, and telehealth users. Several witnesses emphasized that the compacts would not reduce standards and would strengthen public protection through shared disciplinary databases and streamlined credentialing. There was also testimony on bills to ensure safe medication administration and to protect the independence of complementary and alternative health care practitioners. Nursing representatives urged that only licensed professionals administer medications in hospitals, hospices, and home care settings, warning that delegation to unlicensed staff could endanger patients and nurses’ licenses. A complementary and alternative care witness supported consumer access with mandatory disclosures and limits on reserved medical acts. On the dental compact, witnesses were split: some supported portability and workforce flexibility, while others warned the compact lacked a hands-on skills exam and could weaken Massachusetts’ regulatory authority and patient safety. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on the psychology compact, physical therapy compact, and physician assistant bills, with most speakers favoring expanded interstate practice and reduced administrative barriers.

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• This hiring a consultant for us as we move to comprehensive managed care would be a consultant for basically
• RFP and the contract ready by October or November of this year before it goes out for bid on the managed
• And within a couple weeks, she's going to have to begin radiation and chemo.
• Chairman, Representative, I’m just curious: it mentions chemo, radiation, surgery.
• It does cover chemo, radiation, and other types of surgeries.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 24 and 25, then took up HCR 30, which would authorize funding for a consultant to help the legislature review the managed care RFP and contract process. The sponsors said the consultant would be a single person hired for about $200,000 to help ensure the RFP and contract align and to support legislative oversight of a large Medicaid managed care contract. Several members asked about the funding source, timing, and scope; one member opposed the measure over the fiscal note. The committee sent HCR 30 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation on a 2-nay vote. The committee then introduced RS 33537, a bill to allow a mobile cigar business to obtain a tobacco permit without being tied to a physical retail location. The sponsor said the Department of Health and Welfare worked with him on the proposal, which is intended to preserve tobacco regulation while accommodating a niche business model. Members asked about the permit structure and fiscal impact; the sponsor said any revenue effect would be small and would not change tax rates. The motion to introduce passed, though one member expressed concern about expanding tobacco sales. Next, the committee introduced RS 33538, which would require insurance coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients facing treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or certain surgeries. The sponsor described the bill as medically necessary coverage for patients who must make quick decisions about preserving fertility, and said the number of cases is relatively small. Members raised concerns about the estimated fiscal impact and how the mandate would be funded; the sponsor said the cost would be absorbed into state insurance costs and noted the bill was being introduced for discussion and would not move forward this year. The committee voted to introduce the measure. Finally, the committee considered HJM 16, which supports the Department of Insurance’s actions regarding Medicare Advantage plans and asks CMS for clearer guidance on the division of state and federal authority. The sponsor and Director Cameron said some carriers had filed plans but then made it difficult for seniors and brokers to access them, prompting state action and litigation. The memorial was presented as a way to support seniors’ access to coverage and to clarify market conduct responsibilities. The committee sent HJM 16 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Stratospheric aerosol injection is a solar radiation management geoengineering approach.
• Stratospheric aerosol injection is a solar radiation management geoengineering or climate engineering
• Service entitled "Geoengineering Governance and Technology Policy" specifically addressed solar radiation
• management as a way to... ...solar radiation management as a way to combat climate change.

Bills: HB248, HB311

Keywords: weather modification, atmospheric pollution, chemical dispersion, environmental law, public health, improvement districts, assessment collection, property taxes, local governance, foreclosure procedures, 1136, house, all

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• The Health Department performs radiation safety activities, including monitoring for radiation around

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Any radiation and mittens coming out of the trucks?
• We do have our Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management with some capabilities of responding.
• So all along the route, we have a right-of-way, for which the state has responsibility. managing.
• The Federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act resurrected what happens now. Ms.
• , absorbing radiation, or inhaling radiation.

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• I'm dealing with radiation. I had 70s of radiation. I had channel surgery, multiple surgeries.
• I was dealing with radiation. I had 70s of radiation. I had channel surgery, multiple surgeries.
• My radiation doctor said one drawback of radiation is that it can ruin your teeth.
• Management program for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease in their managed care plans.
• All I can do right now is manage, and what I do to manage, I fought hard enough to access.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with the Senate and House chairs of the Joint Committee on Financial Services explaining that the day’s agenda would focus on health insurance and other insurance matters, with a large number of witnesses and a request for brief testimony. Legislators were taken out of order to accommodate their schedules, and the committee heard testimony on several bills, including coverage for hair prostheses for alopecia (H. 1223/S. 832), medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors (H. 1258), modernizing fertility and family-building coverage (H. 715/H. 1190 and related bills), coverage for prosthetic devices to support physical activity for people with limb loss (the “So Everybody Can Move” bill), remediation coverage for home heating oil releases (S. 813/H. 1302), and expanded access to physical therapy for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (H. 1170). A separate bill on sickle cell care and registry development (S. 788) was also discussed by Senator Liz Miranda. Witnesses largely offered personal stories and expert testimony in support of the bills. Advocates for alopecia coverage described the medical and emotional impact of hair loss, the high cost of quality wigs, and the argument that scalp and facial hair prostheses should be treated like other medically necessary prosthetics. Cancer survivors and supporters of H. 1258 said oral and dental care after head and neck cancer treatment is a quality-of-life issue and often not covered despite major out-of-pocket costs. Fertility specialists, LGBTQ+ advocates, and legislators supporting the modern family-building bills said the current infertility definition is outdated and discriminatory, excluding same-sex couples, people needing donors or gestational carriers, and others with medical barriers to conception. For the limb-loss bill, parents and adults with prosthetic needs stressed that activity-specific prostheses are essential for children and adults to run, swim, play sports, and stay healthy, but are often excluded from coverage. The home heating oil testimony focused on the financial devastation caused by residential oil spills and the need to make spill coverage automatic in homeowners policies. Environmental professionals and homeowners described cleanup costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, the strict liability homeowners face, and the fact that many policyholders do not know the rider exists. The insurance industry testified in opposition to the mandatory-coverage approach, arguing for clearer distinctions between first- and third-party coverage, risk-mitigation standards, a delayed effective date, and more emphasis on education and notification rather than mandates. Committee members pressed the industry witness on why agents do not routinely tell customers about the rider and suggested that the issue may require broader disclosure by insurers, agents, and fuel dealers. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and discussed possible compromise language and future action.

Bills: HB816, HB1535, HB1537, HB1541, HB1562, HB1574, HB1591, HB1853, HB1854, HB1871, HB1965, HB1966, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2315, HB2343, HB2501, HB2505, HB1577, HB2443, HB2498, HB2581, HB2622

Keywords: HB816, Hawaii, opioid overdose, opioid crisis, buprenorphine, naloxone, Narcan, paramedics, emergency medical services, EMS, first responders, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, overdose reversal, pilot program, Department of Health, DOH, county population under 100,000, rural health

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• So solar radiation modification, solar radiation reflection methods.
• So there's some question on whether it was radiation.
• I have a second advanced certification in electromagnetic radiation.
• I have a second advanced certification, electro-magnetic radiation.
• They're actually attracted to heat due to electromagnetic radiation.

Summary: The committee first took up several executive-session items and voted H.J.R. 189 do pass by a roll call of 11 ayes, 1 no, and 1 present. It then adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 2139, with the substitute removing specific references to Sharia law and broadening the language to apply to foreign law generally; the committee then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2139 and HB 2175 do pass by 10 ayes and 2 noes. The committee also adopted a substitute for House Bill 3051 that removed manufacturer language and focused the bill on car dealers and the Department of Revenue, then voted that House Committee Substitute do pass by 7 ayes, 5 noes, and 1 present. Later, the committee adopted an amendment and substitute for House Bill 2908 and HB 2990 and voted that combined committee substitute do pass by 13 ayes and 1 no. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to House Bills 2388 and 2656, which would ban geoengineering, weather modification, and cloud seeding in Missouri. Sponsors and supporters argued the bills were needed to stop pollution, protect air, water, soil, agriculture, and public health, and to mirror laws or proposals in other states such as Tennessee, Florida, and Louisiana. Testimony from supporters included claims that these practices are already occurring, that federal and private actors are involved, and that the bills would provide a needed state-level prohibition and deterrent. Several witnesses also argued that weather modification and geoengineering raise consent, environmental, and health concerns, while a Missouri Farm Bureau representative said the organization opposes unregulated commercial weather modification as a proactive measure. The committee also heard extensive testimony on a solar-energy bill, House Bill 2478, presented as a vehicle for a committee substitute focused on safety issues around solar farms. The sponsor said the substitute would likely address setbacks, fire safety, alarms or notification systems, soil testing, and liability/decommissioning concerns, while trying to balance landowner rights with neighboring property owners’ safety. Witnesses in support raised concerns about fire risk, toxic materials, runoff, and the loss of agricultural land, and some urged stronger civil liability provisions. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be handled at the county level, whether existing legal recourse already exists for damaged neighbors, and which provisions would remain in the substitute. No final vote on HB 2478 was taken in the portion provided.