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• and future generations aren't so overburdened by a federal and state tax load that instead of taking care
• It makes it so that a small district doesn't have to hire three people to take care of...
• I have a renewed sense of excitement and confidence about the direction of my education.
• And it's just been a really, really, really big help in the direction where I want my life to go.
• And it's just been a really, really, really big help in the direction where I want my life to go.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee first approved a change to its agenda and then adopted the minutes from a prior meeting. It then considered House Joint Memorial 11, which asks Idaho’s congressional delegation to fully fund the federal IDEA commitment for special education. Senator Burtenshaw argued that Congress promised up to 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure but has never met that level, leaving Idaho districts to cover large shortfalls through local levies and discretionary funds. A witness from Fruitland School District gave similar testimony about the local cost of special education and the impact of the funding gap. The committee moved H.J.M. 11 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation; Senator Zito voted no, saying the federal government has long failed to meet its obligations, though she emphasized her support for students with disabilities. The committee then heard RS 33-392, a proposal to create regional service centers so school districts and charter schools can share hard-to-fill specialized staff and services such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and business managers. Burtenshaw said the measure would help small and rural schools reduce duplication, improve compliance, and preserve local control, with startup funding already reflected in the governor’s budget and no new ongoing state funding required. The committee advanced the RS for a full hearing. The remainder of the meeting was informational. Jason Sevy of the Idaho School Board Association described Marsing’s community schools model, emphasizing partnerships with nonprofits and service providers to address barriers like food insecurity, health needs, transportation, and attendance. He said policymakers can help by removing funding restrictions so schools can respond flexibly to local needs. Meridian Technical Charter High School then presented on its career-and-technical education model, including student internships, industry credentials, dual credit, and leadership opportunities through student organizations. Students and staff highlighted strong graduation outcomes, career readiness, and the role of the school in helping students find direction; committee members praised the program and discussed how similar models might be scaled to smaller districts.

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• invited witnesses who are here for agencies, because we've seen a lot of people not following this directive
• $1.6 million for eight additional FTEs to support the programs within the TEF and a new rider that directs
• In early 2023, following a Sunset Advisory Commission directive, OPUC conducted a cost-effectiveness
• We've cut down some of the backlog on... the cases we've had because we've had direct interaction.
• And in order to do that we've got to have the IT... bandwidth in order to take care of that.

Bills: SB1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met to review Article 8, regulatory agencies, and began Article 9, general provisions, before recessing for floor action. The committee first heard budget presentations from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC). The PUC budget recommendation was about $5.07 billion in all funds, including an additional $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, plus funding for staffing and technology needs tied to contested cases, infrastructure resiliency, and outage mapping. PUC witnesses emphasized the agency’s growing workload, the need for more staff and modern systems, and oversight of the Texas Energy Fund. OPUC’s recommendation was about $6.9 million, with a reduction in authorized FTEs to better match actual staffing; the agency requested additional funding for salaries, expert witnesses, and budget flexibility, and members highlighted OPUC’s role representing residential and small commercial consumers in utility proceedings. The committee then heard from the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), whose recommendation was just over $11.2 million. BHEC’s main requests included funding to fill vacant positions, money for continuous National Practitioner Data Bank queries, and a proposed Texas-owned psychology licensing exam in response to concerns about changes to the national exam. Agency leaders also discussed a rider request that would shift responsibility for certain judgments or settlements to the comptroller. Members asked about prior complaint backlogs, and BHEC said those backlogs had been cleared. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners followed, with a recommendation of just under $2.4 million; the board sought support for staffing, training, broadband, and salary retention, and described its work regulating chiropractors and workers’ compensation-related doctors. The Board of Dental Examiners was the last agency heard before the committee recessed. Its recommendation was just under $10 million, and it requested a 10% salary increase for eligible staff, three additional licensing staff, one staff member to handle required background checks, an additional attorney, and an executive director salary adjustment. Dental board witnesses said licensure growth, increased complaints, and low salaries were straining licensing and enforcement operations, even though the agency reported strong performance and high case completion rates. The chair ended the hearing early because the Senate had to return to the floor, and the committee remained in recess.

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• I'm talking about emergency room care right now, correct? So we'll put it into emergency room care.
• I think, you know, we see that health care is changing. Access to primary care is going down.
• We see that health care is changing. Access to primary care is going down.
• In health care for about 20 years.
• But I spent a lot of time training them in tactical field care and care of trauma patients.

Summary: The committee first completed action on House Bill 3009, adopting an amendment, rolling the bill into a House Committee Substitute, and then voting do pass on the substitute by a 20-0 roll call vote. The meeting then moved into public hearing on House Bill 1963, which would reduce from five years to three years the amount of licensed practice required before certain social workers may supervise others. Representative Tara Peters said the change would help address Missouri’s behavioral health workforce shortage, especially in rural areas, and testimony from the National Association of Social Workers and Burrell Behavioral Health supported the bill as a way to remove a bottleneck without changing education or supervision-hour requirements. There was no opposition testimony on HB 1963. The committee then heard House Bill 2557, which would require a physician to be physically present in an emergency department during all hours of operation. Representative George Hruza argued the bill would improve patient safety and standardize emergency care, while noting possible telehealth accommodations for low-volume critical access hospitals. Supporters, including physicians and medical associations, said patients expect physician-led emergency care and that physician presence is the gold standard. Opponents, led by the Missouri Hospital Association and several rural hospital administrators, argued the mandate is not realistic given physician shortages, could force rural ER closures, and would reduce access to care; they emphasized that current hospital models rely on teams, telehealth, and transfer protocols. The bill drew extensive discussion but no vote was taken. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 311, which would modernize Missouri’s bail bond laws by creating a professional board and tightening training, oversight, and recovery procedures. Representative Brandon Phelps said the industry itself wants clearer standards and that he may revise the bill in committee substitute form to merge the new board with an existing board to reduce costs. A bail bond industry representative testified in support, saying the profession wants higher standards and accountability. The chair then adjourned the meeting after testimony concluded.

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• </c> direction to go forward. direction to go forward. &gt;&gt; Okay.<01:17:28.320><c> Thanks.
• But I wouldn't right direction.
• </c> the same time, they were uh directing the same time, they were uh directing the<05:20:02.080><c>
• </c> legislature that the house will direct legislature that the house will direct the<05:43:27.280><
• ><c> the</c><05:47:40.320><c> federal</c> point about directing the federal point about directing the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And we haven't seen really a direct impact yet from rigs being stacked. Okay.
• So the plans in your and SIB's care had much lower fees...
• What we're doing is we're going direct to GP with our internal private markets team.
• The cost at $2.2 million, that's the total cost of the internal direct public market team.
• I say we, the SIB and the client fund care for the assets that Rio manages.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the October 22 minutes, and received an update on the planned Legacy Fund transparency website. Jody Smith said the site is in contract negotiations after six bidders responded, with a target go-live around November 1 after added security review. The website is intended to provide downloadable, more detailed public information on the Legacy Fund, including historical changes, legislative allocations, and investment breakdowns. Members asked about comparables and data detail, and Smith said North Dakota would likely be the first state to offer this level of sovereign wealth fund transparency. Scott Anderson of the Retirement Investment Office then reviewed Legacy Fund performance through January 31, 2026, describing strong returns, low fees, and the benefits of diversification. He noted that real estate had been a drag on returns, but it is a small portion of the portfolio, and he discussed market effects from geopolitical events, inflation, credit spreads, and private credit. Members also questioned the in-state investment program and the BND CD-Match program. Representative Bosch moved to pause new transfers to the CD-Match program until the bank reports back, and the motion passed on a roll call vote. The committee also agreed to request a cost-benefit analysis from RVK on that change. After lunch, the committee heard from RVK consultant Jim Voidko on the investment policy statement, focused on the in-state investment provisions. He reported that, after interviews with implementers and stakeholders, RVK found no major policy impediments in the current IPS and no strong calls to change the size limits or core guardrails. He emphasized the importance of risk-adjusted returns, diversification, pacing, exit strategies, and governance, and warned that foregone returns or higher spending obligations can pressure the fund’s long-term mission. He also recommended clearer terminology around “infrastructure,” distinguishing public infrastructure from commercial infrastructure, and noted unresolved policy questions about nexus and economic diversification. The committee then began reviewing proposed IPS updates with Rio staff.

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• the members of this House, and all who labor for them and with them, so guide their hearts and so direct
• They are here today to advocate on behalf of the auto care industry in Missouri, and I'd like to pay
• Members, please direct your attention to the lady from Jackson County.
• She gave us a lot of current information, and she wants to come back to address the rural health care
• Members, please direct your attention to the lady from Jackson County.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The companies don't care.
• We all care. We're all parents. We care about creating safe experiences.
• We care about creating safe experiences.
• So under nine, for example, has no access to direct messaging on the platform.
• So under nine, for example, has no access to direct messaging on the platform.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, um, I want to different direction.
• Um, the amendment takes care of that.
• And now we're going the other direction again.
• </c> we're going the other direction again. we're going the other direction again.
• Um, we have got big issues direction.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The clerk is directed to file Standing Committee Report No. 1049.
• </c> motion is carried the clerk is directed motion is carried the clerk is directed to<00:12:51.639>
• The clerk is directed to file Standing Committee Report No. 1052.
• Third reading of Senate Bill 1438, Senate Draft 1, relating to home care agencies.
• </c><00:18:49.360><c> agencies</c> draft 1 relating to home care agencies draft 1 relating to home care

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And at Truah, we care deeply about fighting anti-Semitism in all its forms and have been a leader in
• That sharing gives us the opportunity to start caring about what happens to each other and to act to
• So I care deeply about Massachusetts, and I have grown up in our public school systems, and I learned
• So I care deeply about Massachusetts, and I have grown up in our public school systems, and I learned
• We are engaging together because we all care deeply about Israelis and Palestinians and are trying to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Combating Anti-Semitism opened by approving the minutes from its November 5, 2025 meeting and outlining plans for its next meeting on November 20, when it expects to vote on the draft master report and recommendations. The chair explained that revised drafts would be circulated, changes would be handled by motion, and the final vote would be by roll call. The meeting then moved through several public panels focused on prevention, education, workplace support, and community safety. Parents for Peace testified that anti-Semitism and extremism should be treated as a public health crisis and urged state funding for training in K-12 schools, healthcare, and law enforcement. The panel described its intervention work with radicalized youth and families, argued for early-warning training for educators, and recommended diversion resources for courts and prosecutors so cases can be addressed before they escalate. Commissioners asked about the origins of radicalization, the need for school-based training, and how to connect courts and police to available resources. Project Shema’s Orrin Jacobson argued that effective anti-Semitism education must be nuanced, pluralistic, and grounded in a better understanding of Jewish identity and contemporary anti-Semitism, especially in conversations about Israel and Palestine. He said the group has run dozens of workshops in Massachusetts and emphasized that institutions should adopt content-neutral norms, train staff and administrators, and measure whether trainings lower tensions and increase willingness to intervene. Commissioners asked about handling activists who reject nuance, the role of faculty versus students, and whether classroom norms should limit teachers from advancing personal agendas. A workplace panel from Klaal and Combined Jewish Philanthropies presented survey data showing many Jewish employees feel unsafe being openly Jewish at work and that antisemitism training is the top requested support. They described rapid growth in Jewish employee resource groups, existing programming and stipends for ERG leaders, and recommended mandatory anti-Semitism training, support for Jewish affinity groups in public and private sectors, and broader convenings of major employers. The commission also heard from Truah rabbis and educators, who urged stronger interfaith solidarity, a state office of faith-based and neighborhood partnerships, and explicit attention to democracy and civil rights as part of anti-Semitism strategy. After a recess, the commission heard from Israeli-American, Russian Jewish, and Persian Jewish witnesses who described antisemitism as a lived, personal, and civic issue affecting immigrants and their families. They called for inclusion of diverse Jewish voices in state initiatives, stronger protections for Israeli-American businesses, and recognition that anti-Zionist rhetoric often becomes direct harassment of Jews. The chair said the testimony and suggested edits would be incorporated into the draft report, and the meeting ended with plans for further revisions before the final vote.

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• </c> mandatory baseline or standard of care. mandatory baseline or standard of care.
• . care. care.
• </c> cyber if you if you're not careful. cyber if you if you're not careful.
• </c> government is going to take care of us. government is going to take care of us.
• </c> definition to what reasonable care is. definition to what reasonable care is.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• if the only unrelated adults receiving personal care in the home are those foster care youth.
• if the only unrelated adults receiving personal care in the home or those foster care youth.
• And for foster care providers caring for children who become young adults with care needs, this presents
• And under current definitions, foster care providers who care for more than one unrelated person with
• And for foster care providers caring for children who become young adults with care needs, this presents

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several health-related bills. House Bill 2384 would require continuing care retirement communities that offer life care contracts to submit actuarial analyses every other registration cycle for review by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, with the Department of Social and Health Services using the review in registration decisions. The bill sponsor and residents’ advocates said it would improve transparency and protect seniors’ prepaid care promises, while the CCRC industry supported the goal but raised concerns about scope, cost, and implementation details. House Bill 2505 would exempt certain foster family homes and child-specific foster care homes from adult family home licensure when former foster youth remain in the home as adults and certain safety conditions are met; DSHS supported the narrow exemption as a way to avoid displacing vulnerable young adults. House Bill 2402 would phase out DEHP and other orthophthalates in IV solution containers and later IV tubing, with exemptions for certain blood and cell therapy products; supporters cited health and environmental risks and the availability of safer alternatives, while manufacturers and hospitals supported the goal but asked for longer timelines, supply-chain protections, and implementation assistance. In executive session, the committee took action on a series of bills. It adopted an amendment and passed House Bill 1904, which prohibits cat declawing, on a 13-3 vote. It passed a proposed substitute for House Bill 2145 on the 340B drug program on an 11-5 vote after debate over reporting requirements and the state’s authority. It rejected several amendments to House Bill 2182 on abortion medications held by the Department of Corrections, adopted an Indian health care provider priority amendment, and passed the bill on a 10-6 vote. House Bill 2211 on medically tailored meals passed 15-1. The committee also passed Substitute House Bill 2247 on veterinarian-client-patient relationships, Substitute House Bill 2329 on midwives and lactation consultants, and Substitute House Bill 2339 on nurse licensing, each with technical amendments and broad support.

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• We have to be careful on the messaging we're sending.
• We have to be careful on the messaging we're sending.
• </c> direction they're going to want to go. direction they're going to want to go.
• She said this was the direction they needed to go.
• And I also direction that we need to go.

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• Senator Ford, do you care to vote?
• Senator Boren, do you care to vote? Senator Hicks, do you care to vote?
• That is absolutely a move in the right direction.
• So what is it by having a one directional map direction is necessary for your bill?
• Would you care to explain the bill as amended any further?

Bills: HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48

Keywords: Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government

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• President, I am directed by the House to inform the Senate.
• the strength from its agribusiness, manufacturing, oil and gas, as well as from education and health care
• Vice President of Client Services. and Client Support for Con Cariño Primary Home Care.
• He cared, he made everyone in the room a little brighter.
• I want to recognize you for the care and compassion, and I can tell y'all that oncology health care providers

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• </c><00:15:38.800><c> to</c> as I mentioned there was a directive to as I mentioned there was a directive
• </c> substance abuse centers to Health Care substance abuse centers to Health Care construction<00:25
• have direct flights to Minnesota.
• We are the best state for health care and economic opportunity park system.
• We are the best state for health care and economic opportunity park system.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It seems take care of all the costs.
• Driving a car or to care for others.
• </c> only place capable of handling my care? only place capable of handling my care?
• </c> point A to point B in a very direct point A to point B in a very direct manner.<00:36:51.839><c>
• Our passengers rely on hands-on care.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> care and the HHS. care and the HHS.
• So I'm service it's a new care plan.
• It would delay care to students.
• </c> example with mental health care example with mental health care providers,<00:22:47.679><c> often
• plan and the services that are provided within that care plan, and any changes to that care plan to

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 34, which would require parental consent for each new service provided to a student through the Medicaid to Schools program and require reports to legislative policy committees. Senator Ruth Ward said the bill was intended to increase transparency, protect parental involvement, and ensure continuity of care, especially for students with disabilities. She also noted a proposed amendment she received shortly before the hearing that would change the bill’s focus from a “new service” to a “new care plan.” Representatives from the New Hampshire Primary Care Association and Amoscake Health testified that they opposed the bill as written but would support it with the amendment. They explained that tying consent to individual diagnosis codes or services could be burdensome, could delay care, and could create compliance problems if a diagnosis changes during a visit. They said the amendment would better align consent with the overall care plan and avoid interrupting treatment mid-appointment. Committee members raised questions about how the bill would interact with IEPs, individualized health plans, homebound services, telehealth, billing, and whether the amendment would still require parental involvement after a care plan changes. The deputy Medicaid director from the Department of Health and Human Services testified that the amendment was more operationally feasible because Medicaid billing involves many ICD-10 codes that can change or overlap, and consent should be tied to the care plan rather than to each code. He said the current law already requires parental consent for participation in the Medicaid to Schools program and annual consent for billing, but the bill would make explicit consent for care-plan changes. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided, and the committee appeared to continue discussion with DHHS after the testimony.

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• </c> tool for delivery of Health Care tool for delivery of Health Care Services<00:20:25.520><c> particularly
• Getting back to what I was saying, this was absolutely a wonderful change to health care.
• This has dramatically improved my ability to care for my patients.
• </c> dramatically improved my ability to care dramatically improved my ability to care for<00:28:41.080
• </c> that I don't my job is to provide care that I don't my job is to provide care for<01:09:08.480><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I know that you care deeply... ...flow management of San Joaquin tributaries upstream.
• AB 2051 is an important step in the right direction.
• AB 2051 is an important step in the right direction.
• The current well-intentioned but outdated and uncoordinated permit right direction.
• We're very proud to co-sponsor AB 2277, which provides critical climate policy direction.

Summary: The committee heard several water, wildlife, and land-use bills. AB 2218 by Assembly Member Calóra would establish a state policy directing agencies to recognize and address water-related inequities affecting tribes; tribal supporters said it is a needed step toward restoring a voice at the table, while water agencies and local government groups opposed it as vague and potentially harmful to water supply reliability. The bill was amended in committee and moved forward on a vote, though it was left on call. AB 2032 by Assembly Member Ransom, the Golden Mussel Response Act, would speed agency response to the invasive golden mussel by streamlining permits and research; it drew broad support and no opposition, and passed the committee unanimously to Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. AB 1712 by Assembly Member Pacheco would let Santa Fe Springs sell its small, contaminated water system through a protest process instead of a municipal election; supporters said it would avoid major rate hikes and improve reliability, and it was moved to Appropriations, though the vote was left on call. The committee also considered AB 1722 by Assembly Member Hadwick, which would create a clearer self-defense exception under the California Endangered Species Act for people facing dangerous predators. The author and a sheriff described a fatal mountain lion attack and argued rural residents need certainty; Defenders of Wildlife withdrew opposition after committee amendments, and the bill advanced to Judiciary on a vote that was left on call. AB 1613 by Assembly Member Wilson would require an off-highway vehicle safety and stewardship certification course before operating OHVs on public lands starting in 2029. Supporters said it would reduce accidents and educate new riders, while Vice Chair Gonzalez raised concerns about fees, penalties, tourism, and impacts on low-income residents in his district; the bill passed on a split vote and was left on call. Later, AB 1808 by Assembly Member Carrillo would expand local permitting authority for Western Joshua tree projects and reduce or waive some fees for homeowners and public works. Supporters framed it as a way to balance conservation with housing and infrastructure needs, while environmental groups opposed changes they said would weaken avoidance and mitigation protections; the bill passed to Natural Resources and was left on call. AB 1894 by Assembly Member Rubio would address imported water deliveries and groundwater recharge in the context of golden mussel restrictions, with supporters arguing for a statewide, science-based approach that preserves water reliability; it advanced to Appropriations with no opposition. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly emphasized the need to balance competing interests, especially around water reliability, tribal equity, public safety, and environmental protection.