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• <00:53:39.520> risk the implementation of the weighted risk the implementation of the weighted
• c> provide<00:53:54.840> clearer A weighted system would provide clearer A weighted system
• We don't know what the future limited.
• ,<01:19:15.880> and they're stretched to their limits, and they're stretched to their limits
• We've always operated on really limited budgets.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:03:37.760> or at all or not well have very limited or at all or not well have very limited
• That calculation is then multiplied by a weight to come up with a percentage, and the weight is based
• of course with um the um the limited of course with um the um the limited capacity<00:54:09.240>
• rural areas is limited rural areas is limited um<00:59:28.680> funding<00:59:29.680> sometimes
• The majority of them are income-constrained and limited English speaking.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on Kupuna Care funding, distribution, utilization, and the status of program rules. The Office of Aging explained that state Kupuna Care funds are distributed using the same federally approved interstate funding formula used for Older Americans Act funds, with eight weighted factors tailored to Hawaii’s conditions: older adults, greatest economic need, low-income minority status, disability, language barriers, geographic isolation, inverse population density, and older adults living alone in poverty. The department said the formula is based on census and American Community Survey data, with current county shares listed as Kauai 7.45%, Honolulu 69.61%, Maui 11.7%, and Hawaii County 17.88%. Officials said the formula is being reviewed with current data and will need federal approval and then public hearing before final adoption. Members questioned how the program works in practice, noting that the statute and eligibility language can sound like direct individual benefits even though services are delivered through area agencies on aging, ADRCs, and contracted providers such as meal and adult day care programs. The Office of Aging said ADRCs determine eligibility and then refer clients to authorized providers, who must meet service standards in their contracts. The chair pressed repeatedly for long-delayed rules, saying the Legislature had expected them years earlier and that clear rules are needed to ensure funds are spent properly and to avoid conflicts of interest. The department acknowledged the delay, said draft rules were written in 2023 after earlier commitments to finish sooner, and said it paused while federal Older Americans Act rules were being updated; it now expects to send the rules to the Deputy Attorney General, then out for public hearing, with a goal of completion in 2025. The department also reported utilization data for the last two fiscal years. In 2023, it expended about 93% of its allocation and served 5,473 older adults at an average annual cost of $1,358; in 2024, it expended about 97% and served 5,520 older adults, with the average cost down by about $200, which officials said may indicate fewer services per person. Eligibility was described as age 60 or older, U.S. citizen or qualified alien, with cognitive impairment or disability and functional deficits, and the statewide profile showed many participants were homebound, living alone, or below poverty. The most-used services were transportation, case management, and home-delivered meals. The chair also asked about the former Kupuna caregiver program; officials said the programs are now combined under Kupuna Care, with most funding going to adult day care to provide respite for working caregivers. County representatives then described local conditions, especially on Hawaii Island. Hawaii County officials said the county covers about 5,000 square miles, has about 208,000 residents, and roughly 24% are age 65 or older. They identified three main challenges: staffing shortages and retention problems among providers, shortages within the county department itself, and the loss of adult day care capacity, with only one center remaining on the island and none on the west side. They said these constraints limit service delivery even as demand grows. At the same time, they highlighted successes such as serving people in the community before they need higher levels of care, providing caregiver counseling and training through adult day care, serving 467 individuals locally, and ensuring the Resource Center answers calls from caregivers seeking help.

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• You're here for a limited time. You don't want to miss the bill.
• is not, like,... ...more to be sure, that she cannot, like, the gaining weight is not, like, her fault
• other kind of pills are the things that help her stay, like, in the same thing, and or go down in weight
• That’s more than the limit. Like, why is it just food? We’re all talking about food.
• But are we limiting just food, or are we limiting retail and grocery stores as well?

Keywords: 1204, all

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• is an act in Title 9 relative to the limitation of liability applicable to aeronautical activities at
• Senate Bill 250 by Senator McMath is an act to amend Title 42 relative to comprehensive weight management
• The amendment removes— the bill is dealing with GLP-1 weight loss treatment and Office of Group Benefits
• — The amendment removes the bill language dealing with GLP-1 weight loss treatment and Office of Group
• It's very limited in scope, and seeing no questions, I would move final passage.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• So what this bill does is it creates unnecessary bureaucracy around federal tax changes and limits the
• our taxpayers because frankly infrastructure never gets cheaper than it is today and a five-year weight
• That would have been significantly limited had this been in place.
• HB 4030 and HCR 2052 would severely limit the city or town's ability to responsibly manage enterprise
• One person may have one cost; one person who, you know, may be the same age and weight and height and

Bills: HB2780, HB4029, HB4030, HCR2052

Keywords: judicial foreclosure, tax lien, redemption rights, excess proceeds, property auction, income tax, federal tax conformity, revenue analysis, legislative session, tax reporting, municipal fees, county fees, utility rates, moratorium, tax classification, local government, inflation, economic stability, tax increases, cost-of-living protection

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• And just a 2% decrease in weight due to dehydration can significantly impact your cognitive function.
• Just a 2% decrease in weight due to dehydration can significantly impact your cognitive function.
• Currently in the clinic, we’re using skin turgor, or just pinching the skin, or urine color, or weights
• Asian- and Latina-owned businesses certified to contract with the government, but those programs are limited
• Asian and Latina-owned businesses certified to contract with the government, but those programs are limited

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact held an informational hearing in San Diego focused on “Making Sense of California’s Economy: Real Cost Pressures and Household Impacts Facing San Diego.” Chair Salas and Assemblymember Darshana Patel opened by emphasizing affordability, housing, and the importance of bringing state policy discussions into the community. The first panel featured leaders from Cal State San Marcos and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, who described the region’s innovation ecosystem, the university’s role in social mobility and workforce development, and the importance of partnerships with K-12 schools, community colleges, military installations, and industry. They also highlighted regional strengths in life sciences, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and venture-backed innovation, while warning that housing costs, federal research cuts, permitting delays, and small-business fragility threaten growth and talent retention. Committee members asked about collaboration among higher education institutions and what state policy changes could help. Panelists said the region’s universities are complementary rather than competitive and stressed the value of public-private partnerships, social innovation, and aligning academic programs with employer needs. On policy, they urged faster permitting, possible regulatory sandboxes, stronger research investment, support for cross-border trade and manufacturing, and more housing affordability to keep workers in the region. The second panel centered on small business and entrepreneurship, with testimony from Hydrostasis founder Dr. Debbie Chen, Amai co-founder Sven Davison, and Asian Business Association San Diego CEO Jason Pagal. Chen described building a hydration-monitoring wearable, the barriers women founders face in accessing capital, and the importance of SBDC, Stella Foundation, and university internship support. Davison described Amai’s edible cup business and how tariffs, supply-chain costs, and financing constraints forced the company to pivot manufacturing plans. Pagal presented survey data showing high relocation intent, difficulty hiring, and low confidence among businesses, and recommended expanded technical assistance, regional cost-of-living adjustments, and small-business affordability zones. During questioning, members discussed targeted procurement and local incentive models, the role of SBDC and other support networks, and how to better tailor state programs to local conditions. Public comment came from the California Southern Small Business Development Corporation, which stressed that access to affordable capital remains a major challenge and noted the volume of loan guarantee requests coming from San Diego. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with closing remarks from both members underscoring the need to use local testimony to shape future state policy and support California’s economy, families, and small businesses.

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• time frame and a limited scope.
• >> Yes, there are limits on the time frame and the amount.
• <01:02:24.559> time agency error, there was a limited time agency error, there was a limited
• Is that frame and and a limited scope.
• review, there are no limitations. review, there are no limitations. Thank<01:02:45.440> you.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There will be a two-minute time limit per testifier.
• I ask that if you are running close to your two-minute time limit, we will ask you to summarize your
• running close to your your two-minute running close to your your two-minute time<00:14:34.360> limit
• we will ask you to summarize time limit we will ask you to summarize your<00:14:36.079> comments<
• So the weight and brunt of this would have, I think, unintended consequences on the system, which is

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on February 6, 2025, and heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 667 would require DOT or county departments to scan deceased cats or dogs found on public roadways for microchips, record information, and report it to county animal services. DOT said it supported the bill, and the Hawaiʻi Humane Society and others strongly backed it, describing it as important for grieving pet owners. A private citizen also testified in support, saying the measure could help families learn what happened to missing pets. The chair noted there were nine supporters. The committee then heard HB 230 on sending a carbon copy of traffic citations to vehicle owners, followed by HB 77, which would make civil identification cards free to issue or renew. The Attorney General’s office said it had already submitted comments on HB 77, DOT opposed it, and a private citizen supported it as a way to reduce barriers to basic services. HB 668, which would make license suspension mandatory for operating a vehicle without insurance, drew opposition from the Office of the Public Defender and DOT. The Public Defender argued current law already allows suspension and that a mandatory rule would discourage people from obtaining insurance, increase court burdens, and disproportionately affect indigent drivers; the chair emphasized that driving is a privilege and raised concerns about uninsured driving in rural areas. The Public Defender also said it would look into whether state insurance options could help people who cannot get traditional coverage. The committee also took up HB 12, which would bar inspection certificates for mopeds or vehicles modified to increase NOx emissions. DOT offered comments, Citizens Against Noise supported it, and the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed it; the chair noted six additional supporters and ten opponents. HB 169 would raise the minimum age for moped operators from 15 to 16 and increase the helmet requirement age from 18 to 21; DOT supported it, while Moped Doctors, Moped’s Direct, and seven individuals opposed it. HB 220 would require moped operators to carry insurance under motorcycle/motor scooter insurance laws; DCCA offered comments, DOT supported it, and Moped Doctors and ten individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard HB 277, which would establish a statewide vehicle pursuit policy for law enforcement agencies. The Policing Project at NYU and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi supported the bill, citing national data on deaths and injuries from pursuits and arguing for a baseline limit on pursuits for minor offenses; the Hawaii Police Department and Maui Police Department opposed it. The committee also heard HB 54, which would make a third or subsequent excessive speeding offense a Class C felony and allow vehicle forfeiture. DOT supported it, while the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill was overly harsh, internally inconsistent, and likely to strain courts, law enforcement, and probation systems by turning a traffic offense into a felony with prison exposure and jury-trial rights. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

Bills: SR44, HCR1027, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53, HB1185, HB1937, HB2035, HB2137, HB2166, HB3148, HB3323, HB3466, HB3498, HB3661, HB3678, HB3710, HB3977, HB3986, HB4104, HB4108, HB4142, HB4191, HB4274, HB4275, HB4322, HB4336, HB4484, HB3880, HB1687, HB3673, HB1170, HB2959, HB3718, HB3021, HB3443, HB3501, HB4143, HB4326, HB2992, HB3660, SB171, SB1325, SB1980, SB2045, HB4422, HB4423

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs, provider regulations, benefits administration, rule approval

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• Members, House Bill 3498 updates Oklahoma's general corporation Act and its limited liability company
• No, but again, this is a limited problem that we are trying to solve. Solve.
• However, it's a limited jurisdiction in that it is only in the performance of their official duties.
• As I said, this bill has a limitation in that it is only in the performance of their official duties
• Does your bill limit it to if there has been a verifiable threat or is that actually in your bill?

Bills: SR44, HCR1027, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53, HB1185, HB1937, HB2035, HB2137, HB2166, HB3148, HB3323, HB3466, HB3498, HB3661, HB3678, HB3710, HB3977, HB3986, HB4104, HB4108, HB4142, HB4191, HB4274, HB4275, HB4322, HB4336, HB4484, HB3880, HB1687, HB3673, HB1170, HB2959, HB3718, HB3021, HB3443, HB3501, HB4143, HB4326, HB2992, HB3660, SB171, SB1325, SB1980, SB2045, HB4422, HB4423

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs, provider regulations, benefits administration, rule approval

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• Outside the door in order to facilitate the goal of hearing as much as from the public within the limits
• Have you all had any kinds of conversations around the different weighting of those?
• Have you just given any thought to the relative weighting of these very important functions?
• I'm going to ask everybody to limit themselves to one minute.
• And limit growth.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Is it a time limit that you can, that you have, a window to send us to debt recovery?
• Thank God for five limits of deals. Oh, we're not going to have a special? No. All right.
• Yeah, so this amendment is basically limits the bill's application to aircraft over 2,500 pounds.
• And it effectively prohibits the use of the imposed fees on small aircraft at or below that weight threshold
• And it effectively prohibits the use of the imposed fees on smaller aircraft at or below that weight

Bills: HCR32, HCR53, HCR60, HCR68, HB582, HB730, HB762

Keywords: Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, oversized vehicles, permitting, economic impact, transportation, local regulations, Louisiana economy, Interstate 12, I-12, Interstate 55, I-55 interchange, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, highway infrastructure, transportation planning

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• you know that in Albuquerque, in particular, which is where I represent, I represent, and it's not limited
• Reckless driving now holds the higher weight of our fatalities, not just here in Albuquerque, but across
• The driver was speeding almost twice the speed limit and ran a red light, and my brother died instantly
• criminal activity, I don't know what the difference between 2nd and 4th is, which one has a heavier weight
• different community representatives, so we look at everything from lighting, roadway designs, speed limits

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• They adopted a Constitution that strictly limited courts to exercising power of the words that are in
• There are certain issues, certain cases where it wouldn't make sense to limit it that way.
• And that court limit that holding just to the plaintiffs before him or her.
• It's in fact limited.
• How that wheel is weighted can change from district to district. depending on the judges.

Keywords: universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach

Summary: During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.

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• By having this discussion today and these types of discussions, it allows us to have more weight when
• By having this discussion today and these types of discussions, it allows us to have more weight when
• By having this discussion today and these types of discussions, it allows us to have more weight when
• By having this discussion today and these types of discussions, it allows us to have more weight when
• <00:43:27.240> ation you know s you know certain limit ation you know s you know certain limit

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the fiscal note process, prompted by concerns raised in a prior hearing about the fiscal note for the Paid Family and Medical Leave law. Chair Marty, Senator Pratt, and Senator Wiklund said the goal was not to revisit the bill itself but to strengthen understanding of fiscal note standards, the role of the Legislative Budget Office (LBO), and communication with agencies. They emphasized bipartisan concern that fiscal notes must be respected and that the process should be clearer going forward. Christian Larison of the LBO explained that the 2024 fiscal note issues stemmed from three main problems: choosing the proper baseline for a program that had not yet started, interpreting the seven-day qualifying event/waiting period, and determining whether DEED could adjust the first-year premium rate. He said the LBO, DEED, MMB, and House fiscal staff ultimately used the October 2023 actuarial analysis as the baseline because it was the most recent and likely most accurate estimate, but that choice meant the fiscal note did not show the difference from the 2023 enacted budget. He also described how DEED later interpreted the seven-day provision as a waiting period and how the premium-rate assumptions affected the fiscal impact. Larison outlined possible responses, including more assertive early communication from the LBO, providing more detailed analysis in unusual cases, and possibly creating a working group through the LBO Oversight Commission to consider new standards for substantial assumption changes, complex new programs, and third-party actuarial work. He also noted the LBO has authority to issue unapproved fiscal notes if standards are not met, though it has not used that authority. In questions, Senator Murphy asked about protecting the credibility of fiscal notes, and Larison said maintaining independence, objectivity, and consistent standards is central to the LBO’s role. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing.

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• There's disagreement on what is the proper weighting.
• There's disagreement on what is the proper weighting.
• There's disagreement on what is the proper weighting.
• It's actually a weighting between the two values that the cost and income models produce.
• There's disagreement on what is the proper weighting.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ABC interpreted that as limiting collection of data and not being able to get a phone number or an email
• Medicaid was trying to cover GLP-1s for weight loss.
• 27.440> for Medicaid was trying to cover GLP-1s for Medicaid was trying to cover GLP-1s for weight
• 28.520> they<00:11:28.640> are<00:11:28.880> still<00:11:29.120> cur- Weight
• Um, we went too far on the weight loss.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Texas charges 4.5 cents per 100 weight. Missouri charges 4 cents per 100 weight.
• Us carrying our own weight. This is poultry carrier.
• This is milk carrying its own weight, not relying on poultry to pick up the tab for their industry.
• It would limit the state's ability to export outside of the state of Oklahoma if the wording is not changed

Bills: SB2122, SB330, SB2071, SB2169, SB2069, SB2095, SB2157

Keywords: poultry, agriculture, out-of-state processing, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, regulation, food safety, elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, milk, dairy, dairy farm, milk products, Grade A milk, pasteurization, raw milk, milk inspection

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• Families from contract term limitations Families from contract term limitations for<00:12:23.200
• to contracts and um there are limits to contracts and contract<00:12:32.959> amendments<00:12
• Section 10 limits the family’s co-payment for the CCAP program.
• It removes a prohibition on publishing documented technical assistance under the weighted risk system
• And to meet the rising limited budget.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• your weight, reduce your weight, and help you prevent gaining diabetes in the future.
• your weight, reduce your weight, and help you prevent gaining diabetes in the future.
• You're just, from a policy standpoint, trying to limit the number of options.
• This bill would transition the coverage from a dollar limit to a service limit, irrespective of the cost
• This bill would transition the coverage from a dollar limit to a service limit, irrespective of the cost

Summary: The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects. The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis. After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.