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• It makes certain contracts avoidable when entering into violation of state lobbying law under certain
• Makes certain contracts avoidable when entering into violation of state lobbying law under certain conditions
• Makes certain contracts avoidable when entering into violation of state lobbying law under certain conditions

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to take up several House bills and adopted recommendations on a number of them. HB 111, which would authorize civil claims against persons or businesses profiting from sexual exploitation or sex trafficking and extend the civil statute of limitations to 10 years, was recommended to pass unamended after discussion with the Attorney General’s office. HB 54, increasing penalties for repeated excessive speeding offenses, was recommended to pass with the Attorney General’s first suggested amendment requiring identification processing, including fingerprinting and photographing, for convicted violators unless already done. HB 70, dealing with condominium budget summaries and reserve requirements, was recommended to pass as amended, and HB 320, allowing supported decision-making agreements for qualified adults including those with disabilities, mental illness, or age 65 and older, was also recommended to pass as amended. These recommendations were adopted without objection, though some members noted reservations on HB 54 and HB 70. HB 239, which would clarify that inability to provide certain needs to a child due solely to lack of financial resources does not constitute abuse or neglect, was deferred to Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. HB 359, concerning covered offender registration and a proposed exemption related to sexual assault in the fourth degree, was recommended to pass with amendments deleting section 2 after concerns that the current statute already covers the issue and that the added language would create a title problem by addressing two topics. The committee adopted that recommendation. HB 412, establishing presumptions and expanding lobbying-related definitions for certain communications with government officials, was recommended to pass with an added clarification excluding purely informational, ceremonial, or routine relationship-building communications from the presumption; that recommendation was also adopted. HB 472, which would allow digitized identification cards to be accepted as valid identification and authorize law enforcement agencies to accept them under certain circumstances, was not decided. After a recess, the chair announced that everything after HB 412 would be deferred to Thursday, the 27th, at 10:30 p.m. in room 016, and the remaining items were postponed.

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• We do have contract review at 8:30, sir. Oh, you do have contract review.
• How many members are on contract review? ...review? Just me. Oh, well, we're fine then. Okay.

Bills: SB191 , HB84 , HB79 , SB132 , HB108 , HB109 , HB110 , HB114 , HB118 , HB120 , HB122 , HB124 , HB126 , HB128 , HB129 , HB131

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: postpartum depression, mental health, Medicaid, screening, education, maternal health, Chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, license renewal, continuing education, election procedures, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, SB132, Alabama, controlled substances, Schedule I

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• You might want to contract with Uber; you might want to contract with a private vendor that is there.
• As I made the suggestion, you all may need to have a contract with Uber or what are the other ride-share

Bills: HB52 , HB89 , HB141 , HB52 , HB89 , HB141

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• Wca is removing vessels through contracts ourselves through through contractors.
• agency have their own equipment to do some of the smaller ones themselves faster or is it always contract
• And there's a much faster or is it always contract it out?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Some teachers have contract protections, but contracts vary by district and can change over time.
• /c><03:13:50.479><c> and</c> teachers already have contracts and teachers already have contracts and
• c> contracts</c><03:13:55.120><c> vary</c> contract protections, but contracts vary contract protections
• It establishes a baseline contracts.
• </c> this not be negotiated in contracts? this not be negotiated in contracts?

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And so really spent the day getting DFM, ENV involved and initiating the debris management contract,
• that standby debris management contract that the sitting county in Honolulu has had.
• management contract that standby debris<01:25:14.520><c> management</c><01:25:14.880><c> contract</c
• activated as that contract has ever been activated as well. well. well.
• Just so they know they'll have a contract with us so they can start up the next day.

Bills: SCR21 , SCR75 , SCR50 , SCR149 , SCR47 , SCR163 , SCR169 , SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• </c> single clinic, but they are contracted. single clinic, but they are contracted.
• veterinarians and so they may work by the day, they may work by the hour or contract and go in, and
• those contracted veterinarians probably don't have much say on the standard of care, the medications,
• and go in and by the hour or contract and go in and and<01:28:36.639><c> those</c><01:28:36.960><c>
• contracted</c><01:28:37.600><c> veterinarians</c> and those contracted veterinarians and those contracted

Keywords: 0:00 – Meeting start/roll call 0:10 - Roll call/approval of minutes 1:43 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department for Medicaid Services 27:40 - Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 55:54 - Board of Veterinary Examiners 1:33:15 - Testimony in support of 804 KAR 13:010E, 020E, 030E and 040E. 1:49:04 - Education Professional Standards Board 1:49:58 - Attorney General, Office of Regulatory Relief 1:52:18 - Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) 1:54:28 - Board of Nursing 1:56:44 - Board of Occupational Therapy 1:57:37 - Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy 1:58:58 - Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources 1:59:50 - Economic Development Finance Authority 2:01:34 - Department of Corrections 2:02:37 - Department of Juvenile Justice 2:04:02 - Department for Employment Services, Unemployment Insurance 2:04:57 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department for Public Health, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up Department for Medicaid Services regulations 907 KAR 23:010 and related rules. DMS explained that one regulation would establish a beneficiary advisory council and another would remove language barring coverage of GLP-1 drugs for obesity-related use. The department said coverage would still be limited by prior authorization and clinical criteria, with use tied to underlying chronic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, and that the pharmacy and therapeutics committee would help set the detailed standards. Members discussed the potential health benefits, but several raised concerns about cost, timing, and whether the legislature and the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board should review the policy first. DMS said the drugs are already on the formulary, that current Medicaid users with diabetes are already covered, and that the fiscal impact was estimated using current utilization, rebates, and expected savings; the department also said it would only cover the drugs if subject to rebates. The committee then voted 5-1 to find 907 KAR 23:010 deficient. The committee next considered several emergency regulations from the Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control implementing SB 100. The rules covered tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licensing, including the application form, denial standards, and transitional licensing. ABC counsel said the department had received about 5,500 applications and issued nearly 5,000 licenses, with additional provisional licenses issued to avoid interruption in sales after the law’s effective date. He said some applications remained pending because inspections and photographs revealed possible unauthorized nicotine vapor products, and the department was seeking documentation before approval. A staff amendment was adopted without objection before the ABC presentation continued.

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• Or if I have to contract for debris cleanup or a contract for port-a-potties or things like that.
• One of those key things is to bypass contract and procurement in the time of the disaster.
• We have issued emergency repair contracts as needed.
• I'm not aware of any contracts that we have or agreements with them.
• We love to contract.

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

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• We honor our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• We honor our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• We honor our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• Our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• We have a contract that is not renewed.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill provides that the Florida Digital Service is authorized to contract for information to...
• The bill provides that the Florida Digital Service is authorized to contract for information technology
• It requires AAAs to competitively procure any contract in excess of $35,000.
• The contracted program administrator will be responsible for handling intake, reviewing documentation
• They contract... ...with FPL for electricity and Microsoft for software licenses.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, heard an opening prayer and pledge, and included a series of member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, a doctor of the day, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to special order business, with several bills temporarily postponed before taking up a series of measures on health care, public records, cybersecurity, court clerks, trademarks, septic permits, and elections. The first major bill, CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, would require hospitals with emergency departments to adopt evidence-based pediatric emergency care policies, train staff, designate a pediatric emergency care coordinator, complete the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment, and have AHCA publish scores and adopt minimum standards. Senator Harrell said the bill was intended to ensure emergency rooms are prepared for children, and it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, which protects victim identities and temporarily exempts the name of a law enforcement officer who is a victim from disclosure, after questions about access for victims of police misconduct; it passed 33-4. The chamber then approved CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, after adopting an amendment and an amendment to the amendment that kept the program within Florida Digital Service and extended the grant-award timeline; Harrell said it would help local governments defend against ransomware and hacking, and it passed 37-0. CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments that let clerks retain more excess revenue and adjusted related fee distributions, though Leader Berman warned it would shift revenue away from municipalities and law enforcement. CS/HB 679 on trademark registration and CS/HB 589 on septic system permits also passed unanimously after technical amendments, with the septic bill intended to reduce permit delays and clarify liability if construction begins before a permit is issued. The most extensive debate came on the elections bill, CS/HB 991, which incorporated citizenship verification using Real ID data, changed candidate-qualifying rules, altered acceptable voter IDs, and added other election-related provisions. Multiple amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to preserve student and senior IDs for voting, exempt some seniors from citizenship-document requirements, rely on human review rather than automated systems, and delay implementation. Supporters argued the bill would improve election integrity and address non-citizen registration and voting, citing state reports and examples of prosecutions; opponents argued it would disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors, and create barriers based on access to documents. The amendment package was adopted, and debate on the underlying bill continued with questions about federal law, documentation, and whether voters could still participate if state verification failed.

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• is once you get that treatment, you're really done except for those very few 3%. cases that may contract
• And you had said vitamin A, how supportive is that in someone who has... contracted measles in helping
• DSHS also contracts with local... health departments, hospitals, and community-based organizations to
• And this is a good point for me to explain, that we award every grant. by a written contract, and that
• contract includes goals and objectives. clear expectations, it includes a 5% limit on indirect costs

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• for the past six months. the contract and wants to remain an the contract and wants to remain an equitable
• </c> bearing any responsibility for contract bearing any responsibility for contract payments,<03:26:
• And interest in the contract for deed.
• </c><03:27:12.080><c> And</c> contract for the past six months.
• And contract for the past six months.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The House said, if you're going to cancel it, they just said near the expiration of the initial contract
• , and we had no later than 10 days before. ...contract, and we had no later than 10 days before.
• This is a bill amending the code to require a public entity entering into a contract for a public works
• All those in favor would say aye, oppose no, the ayes... to a contract for a public works project or
• for the purchases of materials for a public works project must include in the contract or requirement

Keywords: 977, all

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• We also do provide mental health services through a contract provider called WellPath.
• We have received those back and we are working towards contracts.
• We anticipate having the community-based care contracts. What is today, May?
• I have multiple contracts that have been either canceled or were not renewed.
• So when we looked at all of the contracts and services that the department has, there are a number of

Bills: HCR95 , HB4 , HB244 , HB615 , HB648 , HB1049 , HB1201

Committee: Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs

Keywords: sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, public meetings, broadcast, transparency, government accountability

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• what</c><00:17:39.400><c> is</c> Which is basically half of what is needed, and that additional contract
• In addition, we will be contracting beds during this time until we have also built out some of our capacity
• </c><00:19:18.320><c> beds</c> In addition, we will be contracting beds In addition, we will be contracting
• :51.120><c> additional</c> um and that there'll be additional um and that there'll be additional contract
• beds required in addition to contract beds required in addition to that.<00:20:53.960><c> And</c><00

Keywords: 981, all

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• Thirty-six of them secured new public sector contracts or grants, and 42 expanded their business in some
• Any company awarded a California Competes Tax Credit signs a five-year contract.
• That contract lays out how much credit they can claim each year if they hire the people, create the net
• “And is there a sense of tracking how many have actually secured partnerships or contracts, and, you
• You have to not spend the money inappropriately; the contracts all have to be legit, and the audits have

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on the state’s Jobs First economic development strategy and related budget requests. Go-Biz described its regional planning process, priority sectors such as ag-tech, space defense, life sciences, and semiconductors, and requests including an extension of the CalCompetes tax credit, support for export promotion, additional film commission staff, innovation and emerging technology capacity, and a California brand campaign. Members questioned the campaign’s purpose, with some supporting efforts to counter misinformation about California and others warning it should not obscure regulatory and business-climate concerns. Go-Biz said the campaign would be nationally focused, could include business attraction efforts, and was intended to complement—not replace—policy work on permitting and workforce development. The item was informational only. The committee then heard from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate on the California RISE program, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and the Technical Assistance Program/Capital Infusion Program. CalOSBA reported that California RISE’s first round awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, which collectively increased revenue, secured contracts, and employed thousands of people facing barriers to work; a second round is being launched with a new administrator and expanded services. For the performing arts payroll fund, the office said all 100 awardees had been paid, but demand far exceeded available funding, and the program was oversubscribed within days. California for the Arts testified that the sector remains fragile after COVID and urged statutory changes to simplify eligibility and stretch dollars further. SBDC representatives described TAP/SIP as a statewide network supporting small businesses, capital access, and disaster recovery, emphasizing their role in underserved communities and the leverage of federal matching funds. Committee members focused on whether these programs produce durable outcomes and reach smaller or disadvantaged businesses. Questions centered on long-term job retention in California RISE, outreach to ethnic and community media in the civic media program, and whether TAP/SIP are accessible to entrepreneurs with limited capital or capacity. CalOSBA and its partners said they rely heavily on local community organizations for outreach, provide one-on-one counseling and training, and are working to collect more longitudinal data. The committee also discussed the film and television tax credit program, for which Go-Biz requested funding for three permanent positions and ongoing program support. Film Commission staff said the expanded program is tracking demographic and career-pathway data, with most productions opting into new diversity provisions, and that a formal report to the Legislature is expected in 2027. The item concluded without a vote, as the hearing was for oversight and budget discussion.

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• Thirty-six of them secured new public sector contracts or grants, and 42 expanded their business in some
• Any company awarded a California Competes Tax Credit signs a five-year contract.
• And that contract lays out how much credit they can claim each year if they hire the people, create the
• And is there a sense of tracking how many have actually secured partnerships or contracts?
• The contracts all have to be legit, and the audits have to be done. That is not 5% at that stage.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview from Go-Biz Director D.D. Myers on the administration’s economic development strategy, centered on the California Jobs First framework. Myers described regional planning across 13 regions, the Jobs First Council, and pilot sectors including ag-tech, space and defense, life sciences, and semiconductors. She also outlined budget requests for CalCompetes, CalExport, the California Film Commission, innovation/emerging technologies, and the California Civic Media Fund, along with the new California brand campaign. Committee members raised questions about misinformation about California, regulatory burdens, tourism versus broader economic messaging, and how the brand campaign would highlight underrepresented communities. No vote was taken; the item was informational. The committee then reviewed CalOSBA’s work on small business support, including California RISE, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and TAP/SIP technical assistance and capital infusion programs. CalOSBA reported that California RISE’s first cohort awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, with growth in revenue, contracts, and jobs; the performing arts payroll fund paid all 100 recipients but was heavily oversubscribed; and TAP supported more than 112,000 businesses in the past year, helping leverage federal and local funds. Testimony from program partners emphasized the importance of small business counseling, community-based outreach, and support for arts organizations facing post-pandemic and AB 5-related cost pressures. Senators pressed for more data on long-term job retention, better outreach to smaller and ethnic media, and possible program changes to speed grants and stretch funding further. Finally, the committee heard Go-Biz’s request for additional staff and funding for the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program. Staff said the request would support application review, DEIA implementation, and data tracking. The Film Commission reported that about 147 productions had been approved and roughly 90% were opting into the new diversity provisions, with career pathways reporting to include demographic and participation data and a future report expected in 2027. Senators asked about accountability, apprenticeship and internship hours, and whether the program was producing real career pathways and inclusive hiring outcomes. The item remained informational, with no vote or action taken during the hearing.

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• We've contracted with a vendor to handle claims overflow. Another key strategy that...
• home monitoring program to January of 2032, and remove the stipulation that the DES obligation to contract
• the prior owner's certification number and subcontractors until the new owner's enrollment and contracting
• the prior owner's certification number and subcontractors until the new owner's enrollment and contracting
• previous owner's AHCCCS provider number and subcontractors until the new owner's enrollment and contracting

Committee: House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard several bills related largely to Arizona’s behavioral health and Access system, plus a fertility coverage mandate, a state hospital admissions bill, and a naturopathic scope-of-practice bill. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for investigations into behavioral health patient brokering; the sponsor described ongoing fraud involving vulnerable Native American patients, while some members questioned why the Attorney General was not handling the work. The bill passed 10-1 with one present. SB 1116 would require claim denials and appeal determinations for American Indian Health Program behavioral health services to be reviewed by someone with at least two years of relevant clinical experience; Access said it was neutral but raised concerns about vague language and added staffing needs, and the bill passed 7-4 with one present. SB 1346 would require Access to notify providers of claim deficiencies within 72 hours and approve or deny corrected claims within 10 business days; supporters said it would reduce long delays and unpaid claims, while Access said it would need more staff and system changes. The bill passed 7-5. The committee also approved SB 1347, which requires insurance coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients of reproductive age whose treatment is likely to cause infertility, with a religious-employer exemption. Supporters, including cancer survivors and an advocacy representative, said the bill protects patients who must make rapid decisions before treatment begins; insurers were neutral. The bill passed unanimously 12-0. SB 1813 would require the Arizona State Hospital to admit patients based on clinical need rather than county of residence, effectively ending the Maricopa County cap tied to the Arnold v. Sarn settlement. Supporters argued the cap leaves seriously ill patients waiting in other facilities for long periods, while ADHS warned of possible litigation and rural access concerns; the bill passed 9-2 with one present. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1178, which would allow naturopathic physicians to administer certain antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals intravenously. The sponsor argued naturopaths should be able to practice to the full scope of their training amid physician shortages, while the Arizona Medical Association and osteopathic representatives opposed the bill, saying IV antimicrobials are high-risk therapies that require hospital-level training, monitoring, and stewardship. Testimony focused on patient safety, appropriate setting, and whether the bill should be narrowed or amended; no vote on SB 1178 was taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> It is core this bill just allows school districts to contract directly with producers of fruits
• lines, this is going to allow our schools, with the emergency clause attached, to be able to do contracts
• on food for our youth as to do contracts on food for our youth as they<00:45:59.120><c> start</c><00
• So this will allow them to contract with organizations to take up these horses who specialize in it.
• </c><00:49:55.200><c> to</c><00:49:55.320><c> take</c> to contract with organizations to take to contract

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:15 HB 195 Discussion: 05:22 HB 195 Roll Call Vote: 16:33 SB 199 Discussion: 18:34 SB 199 Roll Call Vote: 41:25 SB 5 Discussion: 43:50 SB 5 Roll Call Vote: 46:35 HB 687 Discussion: 48:10 HB 687 Roll Call Vote: 50:15, 958, all

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• John spoke about this a bit and I do want to mention that JFO is currently under the process of contracting
• We did contract for that work, but it was on a short time frame, as we all remember.
• </c><00:47:13.520><c> for</c> under the process of um contracting for under the process of um contracting
• We<00:47:39.599><c> did</c><00:47:39.839><c> contract</c><00:47:40.319><c> for</c><00:47:40.480><c> that
• for that work but it was We did contract for that work but it was um<00:47:43.040><c> on</c><00:47:43.280

Keywords: 926, house, all