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• It doesn't mandate upgrades or new systems. And it does address concerns.
• It doesn't mandate upgrades or new systems.
• There's no way they can course-correct in the system. I am a practitioner.
• as a condition of connecting to the system.
• We’re thinking of it as more like system development charges.

Bills: SB6091 , SB6096 , SB6153 , SB6200

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: SB 6091, Washington real estate, real estate broker, residential property, home listings, exclusive listing, limited marketing, open marketing, fair housing, brokerage law, consumer protection, housing access, MLS, seller disclosure, buyer representation, dual agency, designated broker, managing broker, short sale, real estate pamphlet

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• transformation of Medi-Cal through CalAIM and the transformation of California's behavioral health system
• transformation of Medi-Cal through CalAIM and the transformation of California's behavioral health system
• He has a keen understanding of the vital role that counties play in the behavioral health system and
• We represent the 17 public hospitals and health systems, 43 public hospitals, and over 150 clinics.
• We represent the 17 public hospitals and health systems.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Spokane, in partnership with the state, selected this solid waste disposal system because it was not
• The county's regional solid waste system is a significant user of the city's waste-to-energy plant.
• The county's regional solid waste system is a significant user of the city's waste-to-energy plant.
• The county's regional solid waste system is a significant user of the city's waste to energy plan, as
• the Thank you. system is a significant user of the city's waste to energy plan.

Bills: HB2426 , HB2373 , HB2416

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, electric utility, energy assistance, low-income households, monthly bill assistance, energy equity, waste management, energy, climate action, environmental regulations, fair treatment, renewable energy, sustainability, 904, all

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• So why does small business care about a battle of titans, big pharma versus big hospital systems?
• It's complicated contracting with the system.
• We also share your concerns about financial pressures on the state and the health care system.
• House Bill 2145 would expand that system, not fix it, and we urge your opposition. Thank you.
• House Bill 2145 would expand that system, not fix it, and we urge your opposition.

Bills: HB2145 , HB1828 , HB2155 , HB2437

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: 340B drug pricing, healthcare access, patient rights, discounted medications, manufacturer limitations, health professions, plasma donation, physician substitutes, medical regulation, nursing titles, healthcare, regulation, professional standards, licensure, accreditation, opioid treatment, health services, fee authority, public health, 904

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• So why does small business care about a battle of titans, big pharma versus big hospital systems?
• It's complicated contracting with the system.
• We also share your concerns about financial pressures on the state and the health care system.
• House Bill 2145 would expand that system, not fix it, and we urge your opposition. Thank you.
• House Bill 2145 would expand that system, not fix it, and we urge your opposition.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2437, which would put the Department of Health’s authority to accredit opioid treatment programs into statute and allow the department to set a fee to cover the cost of those services. The prime sponsor and DOH said the bill would preserve a service that is especially important to tribal and rural providers and would be self-sustaining rather than supported by the general fund. Members asked about the relationship between DOH and HCA and whether the bill would duplicate existing authority; staff and the department said DOH already performs the accrediting role and the bill mainly formalizes that authority and fee-setting power. Public testimony on the bill was then closed. The committee then held an extensive work session on the federal 340B drug pricing program and later opened public testimony on House Bill 2145, which would prohibit manufacturers, distributors, and third-party logistics providers from restricting 340B drug acquisition or delivery and from requiring claims or utilization data as a condition of access. Committee staff and NCSL gave background on how 340B works, recent growth in the program, contract pharmacy issues, and state efforts in other jurisdictions. Testimony on HB 2145 was sharply divided: hospitals, community health centers, tribal representatives, contract pharmacies, and labor groups said the bill would protect safety-net providers, rural access, HIV and behavioral health services, and tribal programs from manufacturer restrictions; business groups, pharmaceutical companies, and employer coalitions argued the program has expanded beyond its original intent, lacks transparency, shifts costs to employers and taxpayers, and should be addressed through federal reform instead. No vote was taken in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2155, which would bar non-human entities from using nursing titles such as RN, APRN, or LPN or otherwise implying they are licensed nurses. The prime sponsor said the bill is intended to protect patients from being misled by AI systems and to preserve transparency and public safety as health care technology expands. The Washington State Nurses Association testified in support, saying AI can be useful but should not replace nurses or be presented as a licensed professional. A member asked about enforcement and liability, and staff said they would follow up on those details.

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• So it's a different system.
• And, in fact, we should be particularly cautious about increases in the workers' comp system.
• Outside of the L&I system, occupational therapists are already independent providers who do not need
• other services critically delays treatment, delays return to work, and increases costs to the L&I system
• With a system that is failing, this is a proposal for Washington State.

Bills: SB5437 , SB6152 , SB6058 , SB5944 , SB6039 , SB6117

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: noncompete, noncompetition agreement, restrictive covenant, nonsolicitation, employment contract, worker mobility, labor law, wage suppression, trade secrets, confidentiality agreement, franchise, independent contractor, employee mobility, economic growth, entrepreneurship, job mobility, restraint of trade, customer solicitation, post-employment restrictions, FTC noncompete rule

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• School systems now and schools themselves reach out to us.
• , which is also known as the foster care legal system.
• And those are people who have been through the child welfare system or some of the related systems like
• the behavioral health system.
• and then come back into the system again.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• And I understand why you wouldn't want to change the current system.
• I believe somebody from the State Library System is here. I don't believe so. Okay.
• So there's some incredible things happening and building with a closed-loop referral system.
• The message to criminals is clear: the system will not stop you.
• And Associated Healthcare Services, our school system, and oil and gas.

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement. The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure. The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.

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• Todd is part of our EMU system and a newly created government relations officer position.
• And then the final note I'd mention: we're also thankful for the Eastern New Mexico University system
• This includes systems planning and everything that goes into designing a robust transportation system
• How do you guys realize that if I don't GPS city into a system?
• We do have the port system, the interior ports.

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• Beyond the numbers, promotoras also step in to fill gaps where systems fall short.
• Also step in to fill gaps where systems fall short.
• false. ...with insider knowledge of the VA system, which is categorically false.
• This is the system that needs to be corrected.
• Are they stuck in the system? Are they in limbo?

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a long consent and concurrence calendar. Early procedural actions included moving several bills to the inactive file, waiving the floor amendment deadline for certain measures, rescinding prior action on SB 733, and approving a motion to withdraw AB 710 from committee to the third reading file by a 42-12 vote. The chamber also re-referred AB 406 to Labor and Employment and later AB 754 to Housing, while taking up numerous Senate and Assembly measures out of order to accommodate authors and guests. The body adopted several resolutions recognizing October 2025 as California Promotoras Month (HR 58), National Fried Rice Day and National Rice Month (HR 71), Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (HR 70), and All California Day (HR 67). Members also concurred in Senate amendments on a wide range of bills covering insurance, horses, emergency vehicles, health facilities, restitution, education, tribal regalia at graduation, behavioral health, air pollution, energy, dams, greenhouse gases, foster youth, court interpreters, tenancy language access, patient privacy notices, discrimination in school facility rentals, hospital visitation rights, diversion, agriculture, insurance studies, electricity, and environmental stewardship. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew recorded noes. Several higher-profile policy bills drew debate. SB 694 on veteran claim assistance generated the most extensive discussion, with supporters arguing it would stop predatory, unaccredited companies from charging veterans for VA claims help, and opponents warning it could reduce veterans’ choices and should be paired with broader fixes to county VSO access; the bill ultimately passed 46-0. Other notable actions included concurrence on SB 576 limiting loud streaming ads, SB 512 on transportation tax initiatives, and SB 785 creating a tax credit for durable medical equipment for children with complex medical needs. The Assembly also concurred in SB 250 on Medi-Cal provider directories, SB 831 on the Geological Survey, SB 788 on CPA regulation, SB 456 on muralist licensing, SB 72 on the California Water Plan, SB 76 on used-car fee protections, SB 246 on rural health workforce support, SB 484 on coastal affordable housing, SB 680 on sex offender registration, SB 695 on climate-resilient highway projects, and SB 783 on outdoor advertising. Votes were overwhelmingly favorable across the board, with the chamber repeatedly adopting Senate amendments and resolutions by voice vote or recorded roll call.

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• So at the base of this ecosystem, you can see our hardware systems.
• There are other systems in the world, and we partner and learn about those other modalities in quantum
• And we try to structure our full stack to be supportive of those in addition to our own systems.
• or in the higher education systems.
• The proposed cuts to the workforce system are pretty extreme.

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• A system that punishes minor mistakes while allowing serious misconduct to slip through the cracks has
• And this is in working with Sunset staff and the commission itself in creating this three-tier system
• So this helps those that, you know, have essentially gotten caught up in the system.
• , the Employee Retirement System, and the Teacher's Retirement System.
• Ultimately, this concentrated power structure creates a system where a small number of ideologically

Bills: SB312 , SB945 , SB946 , SB1367 , SB1861 , SB2044 , SB2337 , SB2403 , SB2819 , SJR54

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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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• What works in those communities is not necessarily able to be standardized across systems, but there
• Just trying to think systemically here. Thank you. I have an additional question.
• We are home to the System of Support for Expanded Learning, which is a statewide support network for
• Teach the curriculum where advisory systems in middle and high school are available.
• That integration is really important, and they are different systems, so that's a challenge.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Um, and this says specifically that any system must maintain and control and be designed with privacy
• Um, and this says specifically that any system must maintain and control and be designed with privacy
• Um, and this says specifically that any system must maintain and control and be designed with privacy
• Um, and this says specifically that any system must maintain and control and be designed with privacy
• </c><00:19:36.840><c> must</c><00:19:37.240><c> maintain</c><00:19:37.720><c> and</c> that any system

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So after the 2022-2023 school year, which was the first year of our new progress monitoring system that
• to help them understand the progress monitoring data that they are receiving as part of our FAST system
• So I think it's important to note that if you remember, we have actually changed our system.
• our FSA system, and now we have our FAST system.
• So we're able to track, no matter which system we were using, whether it was the FSA or now, schools

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and first heard a Department of Education program review on three district support programs: assistance to low-performing schools, the Florida Partnership program, and regional literacy teams (RAISE). Dr. Paul Burns described how the Bureau of School Improvement supports schools with D/F grades through regional teams, classroom observations, professional learning, and targeted funding, noting that 104 of 168 low-performing schools improved after 2022-23 and that the share of failing schools fell from 6% to 4%. He also outlined the Florida Partnership’s $4 million annual appropriation for advanced-course teacher training and student access, and the RAISE literacy program’s $5 million funding, universal/targeted/intensive supports, and progress monitoring results. Senators asked about rural participation, post-COVID reading data, parent support, and how long schools remain under monitoring after improving; Burns said rural districts can participate statewide, parents can access school and department support, and schools continue to receive monitoring after exiting low-performing status to prevent recidivism. The committee then received a presentation on the school district education foundation matching grants program from Suzanne Pridgen, who explained that the Consortium of the Florida Education Foundations administers the grants, which require private matching funds and support tutoring, literacy, STEM, career education, professional learning, books, and supplies. She said the program leverages about $1.44 in private support for every state dollar. The committee then moved to the regional education consortia, where representatives from PAEC, NEFEC, and Heartland, along with several rural superintendents, described the consortia as member-led organizations that provide economies of scale, professional learning, HR, risk management, purchasing, legal and operational support, crisis assistance, and leadership development for small and fiscally constrained districts. Superintendents from Lafayette, Holmes, Calhoun, Union, DeSoto, and Hendry counties testified that the consortia are essential because rural districts often have very small staffs, multiple-duty administrators, and limited in-house expertise. They cited support with insurance and hurricane recovery, training for new finance and HR staff, instructional coaching, CTE and leadership programs, and help with turnaround schools. Members emphasized that these districts can be high-performing despite limited resources, and several senators praised the consortia’s value. Senator Gaetz asked about additional back-office collaboration, possible regulatory relief, and FEFP issues tied to scholarship-related enrollment swings; rural superintendents responded that more local control would help. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted without objection.

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• So, we can do that in the system.
• So, we can do that in the system.
• or in the Title 25 system.
• or the Title 25 system.
• system system refuses<02:09:28.960><c> thoroughly</c><02:09:29.440><c> investigate.

Bills: HB0101 , HB0062 , HB0109

Committee: House Revenue

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

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• </c><01:33:59.679><c> Public</c> Health Crisis 11 Response System Public Health Crisis 11 Response System
• Electronic health record system, $408,688.
• Management System in addition to the Management System in addition to the transfer<02:05:32.480><c> authority
• </c> operating the risk management system operating the risk management system pursuant<05:17:30.080>
• </c> operating the risk management system operating the risk management system pursuant<05:17:48.320>

Keywords: 981, all

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• , Metro Transit systems, and train systems.
• NPS who use bus systems, metro transit systems,<00:10:37.680><c> and</c><00:10:37.920><c> train</c><00
• :10:38.160><c> systems.
• </c><00:10:39.279><c> and</c><00:10:39.440><c> I</c><00:10:39.600><c> ask</c> systems, and train systems
• . and I ask systems, and train systems. and I ask that<00:10:39.920><c> you</c><00:10:40.079><c> do</

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's hard to get a septic system in that will give them the proper safety system.
• You have West Mound systems that are out there, some of those old systems that used to be called the
• system no disposable<00:53:16.319><c> waste</c><00:53:16.640><c> system</c><00:53:17.359><c> that's<
• :53:41.760><c> to</c> some of those old systems that used to some of those old systems that used to be
• LOOK LIKE OR A SEWAGE SYSTEM LOOK like LOOK LIKE OR A SEWAGE SYSTEM LOOK like in<01:08:31.120><c> the

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Pastor Jeremy Ward and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Woods. A quorum was established with 27 senators present, and the Senate adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber also referred Executive Message 69, appointing Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission, to the Committee on Confirmations. The Senate received several Judiciary Committee reports. House Bills 41 and 149 and Senate Bills 230, 87, 169, 238, and 233 were reported favorably, with amendments on Senate Bills 87, 169, and 233. Those measures received second reading and were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 31, commending Mackenzie Grace Stigel, and Senate Joint Resolution 32, recognizing the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science for its national ranking; guests from the school were welcomed in the gallery. The Rules Committee report was then adopted by a 33-0 vote, setting a special order calendar that included Senate Bill 71 on administrative rules, along with several other bills on dredging, county subdivisions, legislative matters, public corruption, rural hospital investment, minority affairs, campaign finance, and natural resources. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 71, the “sound science” bill, which would limit state agencies from adopting environmental rules more stringent than federal law and require science-based standards where federal law is absent. Senator Coleman-Madison offered an amendment to preserve stronger scientific and causal standards, arguing the bill could weaken protections in heavily burdened communities; the amendment failed on a roll call vote of 25 nays to 1 yea. Senators then continued debating the bill’s effect on ADEM’s authority, emergency rulemaking, federal standards, and environmental enforcement in Alabama.

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• I will note and you'll see the system.
• of the system.
• Um, the... system to handle this this new process system to handle this this new process that<01:41:19.040
• We also maintain the state's fueling system.
• Um and so forest system everywhere.

Committee: Senate Capital Budget

Keywords: 1191, senate, all