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• It also provides for marching band members to earn one PE credit and one arts credit for two years of
• Could you provide an example as to where a public school would have to use a private venue?
• They show up at free clinics, at health centers, providing care at little or no cost.
• Can you indicate or provide a definition of what claimed means under your bill?
• Please help us stamp out hunger by providing some canned goods in this bag.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Washington County administrator Alan Massey, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery recognitions. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up a series of bills on the special order calendar. Early measures included CS/HB 967 on electronic payments to local governments, which passed 110-0, and HB 127 requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2-5, which passed 111-0 after members spoke about literacy, signatures, and heritage. CS/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 111-0 and would allow certain students to use Special Olympics participation for PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit. The House also passed CS/HB 237 on use of professional nursing titles, which requires APRNs using the title doctor to clarify they are APRNs, by 111-0. The chamber then debated HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment on religious expression in public schools. Supporters said it would codify existing statutory protections for student and school personnel religious expression and let voters decide; opponents argued it was unnecessary, could create confusion, and risked constitutional problems involving school-sponsored prayer and the separation of church and state. After structured debate, the resolution passed 93-17. The House next passed CS/HB 363 on dental therapy, which creates a licensed mid-level dental provider and drew sharp debate over access to care versus patient safety; it passed 80-29. HB 375 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 78-28, and HB 301 on psychiatric mental health APRN autonomous practice passed 88-18. Later, the House passed HB 863 on arbitration for Citizens Property Insurance disputes, giving policyholders a choice between arbitration and court, by 105-3, and HB 1399 on property insurance affiliates, which increases oversight of insurer-affiliate transactions, by 160-3. Members also heard and advanced a local claims bill, HB 6517, for relief of Eribeito and Sanchez Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg, describing severe injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport; the bill was rolled over for third reading at the end of the transcript. Throughout the day, members also paused for multiple recognitions of visiting students, local officials, professional groups, and community organizations.

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• It also provides for marching band members to earn one PE credit and one arts credit for two years of
• Could you provide an example as to where a public school would have to use a private venue?
• Minnesota provided that. This is not a free market solution. It's not a proven solution.
• They show up at free clinics, at health centers, providing care at little or no cost.
• Can you indicate or provide a definition of what claimed means under your bill?

Keywords: 998, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• On slide 11, we've provided some new data. About labor market tightness.
• The federal government has provided for no tax on qualified.
• This network includes public and private providers, tribal partners, health and family support services
• I don't know what more— You want from these providers.
• Number 15 in provider pay.

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• that because uh we do have to provide that because uh we do have to provide that opportunity uh for
• that's that's a was in that Network that's that's a was in that Network that's that's a great question
• so with that in he's willing to provide so with that in he's willing to provide so with that in mind
• and in those terms if sponsor provided and in those terms if sponsor provided and in those terms if
• did toest whether or not we are provide did toest whether or not we are provide some definitions and

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 920, all

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• We are providing these experiences and viewpoints to assist you in making informed decisions during the
• We are providing approached carefully.
• </c> um things like you know providing um things like you know providing contracts<00:29:38.159><c> and
• And I think that just provides assurance for our district.
• And I think that just provides assurance for our district.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on school governance and a proposed shift in responsibilities related to SAU consolidation, with committee members first discussing how school board members and other local officials would be selected for future testimony. The main presentation came from the New Hampshire Association of School Principals, whose executive director Brady Belair and several principals argued that mandatory statewide administrative consolidation should be approached cautiously and that any consolidation should be voluntary and locally driven. They said anticipated savings may not materialize, citing possible higher personnel, transportation, and technology costs, and warned that forcing changes could create disruption without improving student outcomes. Principals testified that their jobs are already broad and demanding, centered on instructional leadership, student safety, staff supervision, family communication, and day-to-day crisis response. Kathleen Murphy of Amherst described working 60 to 70 hours a week and said principals spend substantial time coaching teachers, handling student issues, and supporting school climate; she said adding more administrative duties would compromise student learning and teacher growth. Adam Osborne of Bow Memorial School similarly described principals as daily problem-solvers who set school-level direction and create conditions for schools to thrive. The witnesses also emphasized that principals, superintendents, school boards, and business administrators have different training and responsibilities, and that specialized tasks such as special education compliance, FERPA/HIPAA issues, and labor matters require appropriate expertise. Committee members questioned the witnesses about overlap between superintendent and principal duties, the completeness of statutory responsibility lists, and whether some functions such as curriculum, discipline, hiring, and evaluation are shared. The principals acknowledged some overlap and collaboration, but said superintendents typically handle broader system-level, legal, and central-office responsibilities while principals focus on building-level leadership and teacher support. One member raised the earlier expectation that districts might move to a principal-plus-business-manager model, but the witnesses said that model did not develop as expected and that district structures vary widely. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Lots of times we will provide clarification in this body.
• Lots of times we will provide clarification in this body.
• figure, we wouldn't be able to provide a definite number.
• About 25% would be the private care providers, the community providers.
• We estimated a state impact of $4.6 million that we provided.

Committee: All JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• We must also ensure that when the state provides compensation funds, ranchers are all doing their part
• We must also ensure that when the state provides compensation funds, ranchers are all doing their part
• Under this bill, the water agencies will be required to create a document and provide it to the lead
• We don't object to providing water agencies with notice when housing projects are proposed so they can
• Under this bill, the water agencies will be required to create a document and provide it to the lead

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• House Floor Amendment 1 basically provides additional clarifying language.
• </c> provides additional clarifying language. provides additional clarifying language.
• It provides an opt-out for counties. It ties the bill directly to existing reporting statutes.
• </c><00:30:21.560><c> It</c> It provides an opt-out for counties.
• It It provides an opt-out for counties.

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• What the subcommittee substitute basically provided is it inserted on section three, number one, as a
• </c> therapist go through and provide therapist go through and provide treatment<00:11:32.399><c> and
• </c><00:14:30.800><c> This</c><00:14:31.040><c> toolkit</c> healthc care providers.
• This toolkit healthc care providers.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Um, the Kentucky Ambulance Providers &gt;&gt; Um, the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:18 Report of Committees 05:09 Orders of the Day 06:40 HB 169 06:50 HB 393 13:08 HB 194 15:43 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 24:38 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 35:23 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 38:09 ConC/Rules Report 40:57 Floor Amendments 42:04 Adjournment 42:20, 958, all

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• Meanwhile, Russia actively provides enriched uranium to China to support Beijing's nuclear build-up.
• Will you cooperate in providing witnesses and briefers in response to congressional requests?
• In that case, will you commit to providing the President with credible, realistic military options to
• And I would just ask what your level of commitment is to to provide it.
• A lot of the biggest economies in our alliance network really aren't pulling their weight.

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• provider.
• The backup providers receive a $2-an-hour pay differential for providing those backup services.
• to provide care for free.
• So a provider providing these services, why do we need to add reading mail as a service?
• She is an IHSS provider.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview of the governor’s IHSS budget proposals and extensive testimony from the Department of Social Services, Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, county representatives, labor, consumer advocates, and advocates for older adults and people with disabilities. The administration described IHSS as a large and growing program serving more than 900,000 recipients, and outlined three proposals: shifting the cost of growth in authorized hours per case to counties, eliminating the backup provider system, and aligning IHSS terminations with Medi-Cal terminations. The LAO said the overall budget estimates appeared reasonable but raised concerns about the hours-per-case proposal, including the lack of a comprehensive root-cause analysis, the limited control counties have over statewide cost growth, and uncertainty about how the baseline and savings would work. CWDA, SEIU, and consumer advocates strongly opposed the hours cost shift, arguing that counties use state-designed tools, that demographic changes and rising need explain much of the growth, and that the proposal would pressure counties to cut services and destabilize care. The chair and members repeatedly questioned the administration about the proposed baseline, the claimed savings, and whether the measure effectively circumvents the county maintenance-of-effort agreement. On the backup provider system, the administration said the statewide program is underutilized and administratively expensive, and proposed eliminating it to save about $3.5 million. The LAO suggested the Legislature consider whether administrative costs could be reduced while preserving some version of the program. County and consumer advocates opposed the cut, saying the system is a critical safety net when regular providers are unavailable, especially in rural areas and for people with complex needs. They argued that low utilization reflects the difficulty of finding emergency backup care, not lack of need, and that many counties already rely on local backup systems or other models. Committee members also pressed for better data on requests, fulfillment, and administrative costs, and discussed whether the state could support local alternatives instead of eliminating the program. The final topic was the proposal to align IHSS terminations with Medi-Cal terminations by automating the process when recipients fail to complete Medi-Cal redeterminations. The administration said this would reduce General Fund costs by about $86 million by preventing payment of IHSS in the residual program when recipients are no longer eligible for Medi-Cal, while also automating reinstatement when Medi-Cal is restored. The LAO noted the proposal has been rejected in prior years and suggested improved notice and communication to recipients as an alternative. CWDA and advocates warned that the change could create gaps in care, especially for people who lose Medi-Cal for procedural reasons, and urged additional safeguards such as better notices, faster reprocessing, and automatic reinstatement. Members questioned how many people would be affected, how the residual program currently works, and whether providers could go unpaid during the gap; the department said the automation is already built and would be activated if the proposal is approved. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the committee moved through public comment and questioning without final action on the proposals in the excerpt provided.

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• Second, it creates a tribal advisory committee made up of tribal leaders that provide direct ongoing
• And AB 1585 provides a modicum of relief to an industry that is in need.
• That is the same examples that you will provide in this particular case. Exactly.
• This bill will help provide clarity.
• The funding for ICE is provided by Congress in its budget process.

Committee: House Governmental Organization

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They also provide educational 13.
• We cut Medicaid reimbursements to providers. That's what the provider rate is.
• </c> providers have seen cuts. providers have seen cuts.
• , provider, provider, a<04:48:46.160><c> different</c><04:48:46.600><c> dentist.
• A strict cap provide services.

Keywords: 981, all

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• the governor in 2024, required beginning January 1, 2025, a person to complete an OHV course and provide
• to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and provide
• and $115 million total, not annual total, to deal with the existing decommissioning, the existing network
• So I guess when you were talking about the studies or the information that has been provided for this
• so far, is that... ...that has been provided for this so far, is that you're just given kind of a general

Committee: Joint Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee

Keywords: 1182, all

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• This bill provides certain requirements for any provider, vendor, or individual seeking to enroll, become
• ><c> requirements</c> This bill provides certain requirements This bill provides certain requirements
• ><c> or</c><00:02:08.240><c> individual</c> for any provider, vendor, or individual for any provider,
• If after re-enrolling a provider.
• </c> barriers for qualified providers. barriers for qualified providers.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That often provides flexibility to accommodate needs being close to family and spouses' jobs.
• These bills would provide essential flexibility through the creation of a regional school assessment
• Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today.
• It only makes sense for the city to provide the long-term stability that will continue the success and
• If Granite Links succeeds, the city succeeds, so it behooves us to provide them the tools they need.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.

Transcript Highlights:

• We must also ensure that when the state provides compensation funds, ranchers are all doing their part
• Under this bill, the water agencies will be required to create a document and provide it to the lead
• We don't object to providing water agencies with notice when housing projects are proposed so they can
• It's also provided over 50,000 good-paying California jobs, generated an estimated $15 million per year
• And these are taxpayer resources that, you know, we're providing you to do research, and you mobilize

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1135, which would reestablish the California Wildlife Coexistence Program to promote nonlethal human-wildlife conflict reduction and support coexistence efforts for species such as wolves, bears, and mountain lions. Supporters, including wildlife groups and local government representatives, said the prior program was effective and that proactive tools like fladry, guardian animals, deterrents, reporting, and outreach reduce conflicts and costs. Ranching and agricultural groups were opposed unless amended, saying they supported the concept but wanted changes to the wolf-livestock compensation program, including clearer practicability standards, protection of compensation funds, and more flexibility on nonlethal requirements. The bill was moved to Appropriations on a 2-0 vote, with the measure left on call. The committee then took up SB 1085, which would preserve water supply assessments for large development projects even when those projects are exempt from CEQA, so local agencies still receive information about whether sufficient water exists for the project. The author and sponsor argued the bill would keep water planning and land use planning linked and prevent “paper water” problems, while the California Building Industry Association opposed it, warning it could add delay, uncertainty, and litigation risk for housing projects already subject to other water-supply safeguards. Members discussed how the bill would affect different local structures, especially cities that also operate their own water systems, and whether the assessment adds value in those cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Local Government and was left on call. SB 1270 was next, expanding the California wildfire mitigation home-hardening pilot beyond the original six counties to include four additional high-risk counties identified by Cal OES and Cal Fire, and directing future funding toward those areas. Supporters said the recent Los Angeles fires showed the need to broaden access to home-hardening assistance, while members discussed whether the program should remain geographically targeted or be made available statewide based on need. The bill was amended in committee and passed 5-0 to Emergency Management, left on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 895, a major proposal to place a $23 billion bond on the ballot to create a California Foundation for Science and Health Research and stabilize scientific research funding in the state. The author, UC, UAW, and many research, labor, health, and university groups supported the measure, arguing that federal cuts and instability threaten California’s research workforce, innovation, and economy. Some members raised concerns about the size of the bond and about political issues involving one sponsor, but the author said the foundation would operate under California law and the bill is intended to keep science funding open and collaborative. The bill was moved out of committee on a 5-0 vote and left on call.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there no one else from the director of provided testimony? The provided testimony is now closed.
• These statements are in contradiction to the glowing reports provided by ...
• Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on SB1199.
• Has to be, I believe in most instances, provided to the defense.
• All provided input to do the following. First of all,...

Bills: SB614 , SB872 , SB1199 , SB1212 , SB1278 , SB1573 , SB1588 , SB1602 , SB1660 , SB1704 , SB1723 , SB1833 , SB1858 , SB1946 , SB2009 , SB2146 , SB2177 , SB2373 , SB2460 , SB2785

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• public measures that would help provide public transparency<00:05:59.600><c> and</c><00:05:59.840><c
• This legislation is about protecting wildlife habitat from an expanded ATV network.
• This bill provides um House File 1012.
• Let's make sure that we're providing the access that these folks need to do their job.
• Let's make sure that we're providing the access that these folks need to do their job.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process. Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.

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• As I mentioned earlier, we are committed to providing consumers with more choice.
• As I mentioned earlier, we are committed to providing consumers with more choice.
• There are municipal utilities as well as our large providers of Xcel Energy.
• There are municipal utilities as well as our large providers of Xcel Energy.
• </c> remodelers developers and a vast network remodelers developers and a vast network of<01:22:07.880

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all