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• </c> substance use disorder services are part substance use disorder services are part of<00:43:14.079
• </c> achieved saturation or not and so part achieved saturation or not and so part of<00:45:44.800><c
• </c><00:58:28.480><c> where</c> is that where where's that part where is that where where's that part
• </c><01:01:34.680><c> of</c> exercise that I mentioned is part of exercise that I mentioned is part of
• </c> organizations that were already a part organizations that were already a part of<01:31:20.880><c

Bills: HF696, HF1429, HF1379

Keywords: HF696, rural EMS, ambulance, emergency medical services, uncompensated care, payment pool, rural health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, public safety answering point, PSAP, nontransport, unpaid ambulance calls, EMS reimbursement, rural ambulance provider, general fund appropriation, Minnesota health finance, specialized life support, metropolitan counties, emergency response funding, HF1429

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• Another<00:07:14.960><c> part</c><00:07:15.199><c> of</c><00:07:15.520><c> as</c><00:07:15.759><c> part
• </c><00:07:15.919><c> of</c><00:07:16.080><c> another</c> Another part of as part of another Another
• part of as part of another request<00:07:16.960><c> we</c><00:07:17.199><c> received</c><00:07:17.680
• But again, um, some of that stuff you expect, and that's part of this should be a burden on our part
• But again, um, some of that stuff you expect, and that's part of this should be a burden on our part

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I was part of what led me to do this.
• </c><00:24:25.520><c> of</c> uh.04 04 that's in the latter part of uh.04 04 that's in the latter part
• </c><01:23:36.080><c> of</c> know, the southwest southern parts of know, the southwest southern parts
• </c><01:24:16.560><c> You're</c> different parts of the world. You're different parts of the world.
• They're part of the home communities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission to study the cost of special education met, confirmed a quorum, introduced members and guests, and approved the minutes from the October 29 meeting. Members noted the commission’s mandate under Senate Bill 57 and emphasized the need to focus on recommendations and findings by July 1, 2026. The chair also distributed additional handouts, including materials related to the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program and administrative rules tied to differentiated aid and disability determinations. The main discussion centered on how students qualify for differentiated aid under the EFA program. Matt Sutherton of the Children’s Scholarship Fund explained that the organization, which contracts with the state to administer EFAs, accepts either school-district/IEP documentation or a medical certification of disability (MCD) from a licensed medical professional. Members questioned how this process relates to the state’s special education rules and whether the school-district examiner standards in ED 107/1107.04 apply to EFAs. Sutherton said the MCD form, created with the department, requires the medical professional to sign that they are qualified to make the determination and to identify the disability. Several members expressed concern that the EFA process is less rigorous than the school-district IEP process and may be inflating disability counts. One member argued that the administrative rules cited are primarily for school districts, not EFAs, and said the Department of Education may not know how many of the roughly 890 EFA students receiving differentiated aid came through school-district documentation versus the MCD pathway. Another member said the EFA system appears more generous than the school system and raised concerns about oversight, auditing, and whether the program’s data are accurate. Sutherton said the organization reviews signed documentation, credentials, and diagnosis information, and may request additional records to help adjudicate expenses. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes.

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• </c> part of the enacted legislation. part of the enacted legislation. Correct. Correct. Correct.
• </c> both of those are in there and were part both of those are in there and were part of<00:09:38.320
• </c> confusing part of it for people? confusing part of it for people?
• </c><02:06:23.199><c> is</c><02:06:23.679><c> a</c> which part is the cap, what part is a which part
• </c> whatever number of years we pick as part whatever number of years we pick as part of<03:09:00.479

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> what I what I uh have in the first part what I what I uh have in the first part of<01:45:42.000>
• Now the second part of the of the bill Now the second part of the of the bill um<01:48:05.119><c> you
• So, two parts to the bill.
• So, um, two parts to the bill. Um, that. So, um, two parts to the bill.
• </c> just wanted to emphasize the second part just wanted to emphasize the second part because<01:50:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> States have um for the most part States have um for the most part followed<00:25:17.360><c> the<
• </c><01:24:30.239><c> of</c> educated is certainly a huge part of educated is certainly a huge part of
• </c><01:42:48.000><c> of</c> up another element that may be part of up another element that may be part
• of</c><02:41:38.800><c> um</c><02:41:39.760><c> an</c> these are um part of um an these are um part of
• </c> with medical conditions, often as part with medical conditions, often as part of<02:42:50.640><c

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And that was a conversation that I was really honored to be a part of, and of course want to thank our
• And in my view, ACA 20 is an essential part of that solution. And here is why.
• And we need citizens to do their part now.
• The leadership has done its part, prepared a very... ...part now.
• So they would be part of that amount that's subtracted from all taxes.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight heard ACA 20, the Safe for California Futures Act, a constitutional amendment to strengthen the state’s Budget Stabilization Account (rainy day fund). The authors, Assembly Members Gabriel and Valencia, said the measure would raise the reserve cap from 10% to 20% of General Fund revenues, change how reserve deposits are treated under the Gann limit so deposits would not count against the spending cap until withdrawn, and update eligible debt repayments to include items such as budget loans, Proposition 98 settle-up obligations, and unemployment insurance debt. They emphasized that the proposal was intended to protect schools and core public services and to help California better withstand revenue volatility and future downturns. Committee discussion focused heavily on the technical effects of the measure, especially its interaction with Proposition 98 and the Gann limit. LAO and Department of Finance staff explained that Prop. 98 funding would not be changed directly, that the reserve deposits would be treated as exclusions from the appropriations limit, and that withdrawals would count when spent. Members asked about current reserve levels, mandatory deposits, and whether the measure would create more room for discretionary spending; supporters argued it would simply allow the state to save more in good years, while one member expressed concern that it could function as a slush fund and expand spending opportunities. Several members cited recent budget volatility, record revenues, and the need for stronger reserves, while others stressed that the measure should be understood as a future-oriented savings reform rather than a response to this year’s budget choices. Public testimony was uniformly supportive. California Forward, Elevate California, and the California Chamber of Commerce all backed the proposal, with the Chamber noting support for the policy and highlighting the importance of addressing unemployment insurance debt for small businesses. The chair concluded by thanking the authors, staff, and witnesses, and said ACA 20 was expected to move to the Assembly floor the next day.

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• And so what we did as part of these amendments to these rules is do some general cleanup.
• The second part of this rule is to complete. Kids’ Medicaid.
• So that was part one. That was submitted as a SPA and approved by CMS.
• So that's another part of it. Back to for DHS to point back to.
• That is not a part of our standard procedure.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• And so now's the fun part, where we get to wait until the members of the Senate join us and, you know
• I mean, I think, you know, ahead of time as part of this bill.
• I think that the important part of this bill is the coordination with the local entities so that they
• But it's just part of living there.
• But I think that's part of the challenge that we're trying to address here, whether these niche areas

Summary: The Committee on Emergency Management heard several bills related to public safety, wildfire preparedness, and fireworks regulation. SB 1299, by Senator Arreguín, would place in statute a certification and training framework for fire sprinkler fitters and apprentices after a court decision disrupted prior State Fire Marshal regulations. Supporters said the bill would protect life safety by ensuring qualified installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems, while opponents raised concerns about added costs, housing affordability, and labor-related effects. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Labor and Employment on a roll call vote, with DeMaio and Hadwick voting no. SB 1153, by Senator Caballero, would require urban retail water suppliers to incorporate wildfire-specific procedures into emergency plans and clarify that water systems are not designed to serve as wildfire defense systems. Supporters from water agencies and fire organizations said the bill would improve coordination, planning, and ratepayer protection while acknowledging infrastructure limits. Members discussed transparency, backup generators, and whether the bill should require more public disclosure; the author said he would continue working on possible amendments. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. SB 828, by Senator Cabaldon, responds to the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion by requiring fireworks licensees to disclose storage locations, verify local permits, and meet other compliance conditions. The author said the bill was developed with the State Fire Marshal and local public safety partners to close information gaps and improve enforcement. An opposition witness argued the permit-verification requirements could not be met in all jurisdictions, especially for hobby rocketry and small-scale uses, prompting discussion about clarifying different rocket categories and administrative implementation. The committee passed SB 828 as amended to the Committee on Local Government, and the meeting then adjourned after all bills were reported out.

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• That's by far the big part of private education and health services. Thank you.
• That's by far the big part of private education and health services.
• And the key part of the story is the low hires. So what's driving that?
• I'm sure it's true for other parts of Arizona.
• Services are all the intangible things that you and I borrow as part of our daily lives.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: At the April meeting of the Finance Advisory Committee, staff presented an updated state revenue forecast that was more cautious than January’s because of heightened economic uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict and broader national risks. The general fund’s available resources were revised down from $577 million in January to $378 million in the April forecast, with the lower estimate driven by reduced revenue projections while spending assumptions were unchanged. Staff said the outlook depends heavily on how long the Middle East conflict lasts and noted that a prolonged disruption could weaken the forecast further, while a quick resolution could improve conditions. George Hammond of the University of Arizona gave a broad economic overview, highlighting geopolitical risk, elevated oil and gasoline prices, sticky inflation, weak Arizona job growth, and uncertainty around federal policy, tariffs, immigration, and AI-related investment. He said Arizona’s recent job growth has been very weak and concentrated mainly in health services, while most other sectors lost jobs, and he attributed much of the slowdown to low hiring rather than layoffs. He also discussed population growth, noting that Arizona remains above the national average but is increasingly dependent on net migration as natural increase slows, and he warned that housing affordability remains strained even as Phoenix inflation has moderated. Panelists generally echoed the cautious outlook but pointed to some offsets. Liz St. Clair said Arizona’s near-term revenues could benefit from tourism tied to spring training and the Final Four, though higher fuel costs could dampen discretionary spending. Other panelists noted that the federal policy environment, tariffs, and immigration changes are likely to restrain growth, while productivity gains, especially from technology and AI, may help businesses maintain output. Several members also discussed housing, saying single-family permits have fallen while rental supply has improved affordability, and they raised concerns about labor-force growth, wage disparities, and the reliability of recent employment data revisions. No formal votes or actions were taken.

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• CARB already has the ability to impose fees and conditions as part of this original authority that they
• And I know sometimes it depends on what part of the state you're from or things like that.
• And I know sometimes it depends on what part of the state you're from or things like that.
• Yeah, I get that part.
• I'm just worried about the double penalty part and whether we're setting people up for failure rather

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on AB 2672 (Hart), which would require the California Energy Commission to set parameters for using an existing waiver process to allow non-CARBOB gasoline during fuel supply shocks, with fees used to offset emissions and help fund cleaner vehicles. Supporters said the bill would reduce gas price spikes and provide needed flexibility in emergencies; opponents, including the Western States Petroleum Association and union refinery representatives, argued it would function as a tax, create market uncertainty, and could undermine in-state refining and fuel-system compliance. Members raised concerns about affordability, refinery impacts, and delegation of authority to CARB/CEC, while the author said the bill was intended to be cost-neutral and protect consumers. The committee initially held the bill open and later advanced it on a divided vote. AB 2761 (Petrie-Norris) was heard next and would modernize California crash data reporting by creating a single statewide electronic system for fatal and injury crash reports. The author and AAA supported the measure, saying current paper-based reporting is slow, fragmented, and outdated, delaying safety improvements and federal funding opportunities. There was no registered opposition, and the bill moved forward unanimously to Appropriations. AB 1874 (Wilson) would prevent people convicted of certain serious driving offenses from serving a license suspension while incarcerated, so the suspension would begin when they are actually back on the road. Supporters, including law enforcement and roadway safety groups, said current practice makes suspensions meaningless and weakens accountability for dangerous drivers. Some members questioned whether the bill creates a double penalty, but the author argued the measure is limited to the most serious offenses and ensures the suspension has real public safety effect. The committee approved the bill on a strong vote. The committee also passed its consent calendar bills, and several measures were held open for later vote tallying before the meeting adjourned.

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• <00:02:23.120><c> you</c><00:02:23.280><c> have</c><00:02:23.360><c> the</c> >> You mentioned that part
• >> Well, the $1.2 billion was also part of a kind of a handshake agreement last year because we did a
• will now take part in paying for<00:06:50.319><c> the</c><00:06:50.560><c> cost</c><00:06:50.720><c>
• &gt;&gt; Now, Senator, you said that part of the problem<00:09:37.120><c> is</c><00:09:37.360><c> we
• </c> >> Now, Senator, you said that part of the problem is we haven't been consistent in funding this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Of that portion, a large part goes to the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.
• So to date, that fund has provided almost $30 million to social equity businesses and is a crucial part
• Cannabis has become a part of my everyday care.
• Just because they're not part of the medical program does not mean that they do not exist.
• But maybe there's good people a part of it too, I don't know.

Bills: H5005

Keywords: environment, water conservation, natural resources, public funding, environmental justice, 1212, all

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• We discussed this issue in our federalism committee, and this memorial comes from part of those discussions
• Do you know, do you have any idea when this legislation was put into code, the log floating part?
• project is adjacent to and waters originate on and pass through the nes purse reservation which is part
• Part of the water exchange was to talk about pressurized replacing the surface water collection with
• We drilled the first two wells as part of the water exchange.

Summary: The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 13, which urges Congress and the Trump administration to codify and follow the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision and remove pre-Sackett guidance on federal wetland jurisdiction. Senator Lakey, attorney Damien Schiff, and Mike and Chantelle Sackett testified in support, describing the EPA’s enforcement actions against the Sacketts and arguing the decision should be fully implemented. The memorial was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and passed on voice vote. The committee then heard House Bill 678, which would allow the use of transmitting trail cameras to help wolf trappers comply with trap-check requirements. The sponsor and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Fish and Game Commission, Idaho Trappers Association, and livestock groups said the bill would improve efficiency and humane treatment while helping manage wolf populations. The Idaho Conservation League asked for amendments, arguing the bill removed a clear minimum standard for how long an animal may remain trapped. The motion to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation passed. Next, the committee approved several DOGE Task Force cleanup bills: House Bill 566, repealing the unused STORE outdoor recreation enhancement fund; House Bill 568, repealing obsolete code on floating timber and townsite claims; and House Bill 774, repealing minimum fines for certain illegal hunting offenses because those penalties are covered elsewhere in code. Each bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and approved by voice vote. The committee also approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 23, 2026. After a recess, the committee received a presentation from the Idaho Water Users Association on North Idaho water issues. Presenters from Hayden Lake Irrigation District, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, and East Green Acres Irrigation District discussed aging infrastructure, urban growth, aquifer conditions, workforce training, and water supply challenges in North Idaho. They described recent and planned projects supported by state funding, concerns about future demand, and the need for continued investment and coordination. No formal action was taken on the water presentation, and the meeting adjourned after questions about a forthcoming Coeur d’Alene tribal water rights settlement bill.

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• Keith Elliott, District 153, counties of Ripley, Wayne, Oregon, Carter, part of Shannon, part of Howell
• Chief Elliott, District 153, counties of Ripley, Wayne, Oregon, Carter, part of Shannon, part of Howell
• So that is a very important part and a large aspect of it. That section is a minimum...
• That's part of the element of surprise, if anything does happen.
• I mean, I'm just in the southern part.

Summary: The Committee on General Laws met with a quorum and first went into executive session on House Bill 2774, the Jeff Knight bill concerning gas-powered leaf blowers. An amendment was adopted to exempt the city of Clayton, Missouri, allowing it to ban gas-powered leaf blowers if it chooses. The committee then rolled the amendment into a House Committee Substitute and voted the substitute do pass by 12 yeas and 0 nays. The committee next took up House Bill 2176 by Representative Perkins and voted it do pass by 8 yeas and 4 nays. After that, the committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1730, sponsored by Representative Koslow, which would treat Missouri-made firearm suppressors that remain in-state as outside federal Commerce Clause oversight. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would protect hearing, reduce federal burdens, and not increase crime; members raised concerns about concealment and public safety, but no opposition testimony was offered and the hearing closed. The final public hearing was on House Bill 2504 by Representative Elliott, which would expand who may be designated as school protection officers to include additional school personnel, such as classified staff, if they volunteer, complete required training, and are approved through local school board and state processes. Supporters, including a school superintendent, security trainer, law enforcement officer, and public advocate, said the bill would improve response times in rural districts that cannot afford school resource officers and emphasized the extensive training and vetting already required. Opponents or skeptical members questioned whether adding more armed personnel in schools was the right response to school violence, but no formal opposition testimony was presented before the committee adjourned.

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• And I hope to continue to commit part of my legislative career to working on this topic.
• Do you intend to keep that part in?
• That part. Rate increases, that part. Do you agree that that's too far? Thank you for the question.
• I apologize, I missed the first part, but could you explain what those parts are? Sure, yeah.
• So, you know, some of it would be… But could you explain what those parts are? Sure, yeah.

Bills: HB3048, HB3259, HB3646, HB3696, HB3780, HB3781, HB3802, HB3818, HB4294, HB4488, HB2929

Keywords: insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, insurance regulation, Oklahoma, health insurance, contracting entities, medical providers, enrollment, beneficiary rights, property and casualty, rates, filing, Insurance Commissioner, regulation, property, regulations, actuary, rate filing, independent review

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• Most caregivers also work some part-time, and many are working full-time jobs.
• It means that program integrity is part of everyone's job.
• It is part of their job, and they understand how it is part of their job.
• And then lastly, internal reviews and evaluation are part of normal business process.
• And that's part of where we're doing some further investigation work.

Keywords: 989, all

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• In my own community, we were lucky enough to have the Y step in as a huge partner in being part of the
• Part of that was as director of clinical effectiveness.
• And so on, which is part of the legislation I'm offering.
• I think that this amendment is part of the compromise.
• I think that this amendment is part of the compromise that this chamber is about.

Bills: SB5223, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5185, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024, SB5223, SB6178, SB5892, SB5177, SB6039, SB5941, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB5912, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5185, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare, financial burden, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment

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• Normally it doesn't get so much attention, but because of what went on last year, there's a lot of parts
• Another voice responded, "It's up to you if you want to get that in our hands or if there's other parts
• I'm happy to support the motion, and I understand the concerns with the different moving parts and all
• And so that's part of what I think the Delaware compromise is in a way, so it wasn't such a huge hit.
• And so that's part of what I think the Delaware compromise is in a way, so it wasn't such a huge hit.

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 559, the annual tax conformity bill, from Representative Jeff Ehlers. He said the bill conforms Idaho tax law to federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, with most benefits going to individuals through provisions such as no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and an enhanced senior deduction, while also addressing corporate research and experimentation deductions and excluding bonus depreciation. He explained the bill’s fiscal note, argued the estimates were reasonable and transparent, and said the bill would help Idahoans keep more of their money while preserving a positive projected ending balance in the budget picture. Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Idaho Freedom Foundation, the Idaho Society of CPAs, Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, and some committee members, argued that conformity simplifies filing, avoids two sets of books, helps taxpayers receive refunds on time, and primarily benefits middle- and lower-income Idahoans. Opponents, including the League of Women Voters of Idaho, the American Association of University Women of Idaho, the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, and individual citizens, said the bill would reduce state revenue, worsen budget pressures, and likely lead to cuts in education and health care. Several critics also said the fiscal note was incomplete or that the bill’s implementation could create confusion and costs for the Tax Commission and taxpayers. Committee members questioned the fiscal impact, implementation costs, and broader budget consequences, especially in light of recent tax cuts and current state shortfalls. Representative Ehlers responded that the Tax Commission could absorb implementation costs, that some provisions were intentionally not included in conformity, and that the bill did not itself dictate budget cuts. After debate, Senator Groh moved to send House Bill 559 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, Senator Adams seconded, and the motion passed. Senators Taylor and Robbie voted no.

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• Normally it doesn't get so much attention, but because of what went on last year, there's a lot of parts
• It's up to you if you want to get that in our hands or if there's other parts that you can talk about
• I'm happy to support the motion, and I understand the concerns with the different moving parts and all
• And so that’s part of what I think the Delaware compromise is in a way, so it wasn’t such a huge hit.
• And so that's part of what I think the Delaware compromise is in a way, so it wasn't such a huge hit.

Keywords: 989, all