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• of history and Lots of politics involved.
• I think it helped frame the issue a lot.
• A lot of that money has been already programmed out over the next few years, and a lot of that's related
• I think a lot of the costs that are being borne, a lot of those who are paying for these allowances come
• And the reason for that is that that's an area where there's a lot of, partly a lot of emissions.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It would have a huge impact in our nursing homes. had a lot of extra money in the bank two had a lot
• Uh, it's a lot of challenge here.
• Uh, it's a lot of challenge here.
• I'm looking forward to a lot.
• I'm looking forward to a lot.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I deal with that a lot.
• Secretary Leva, we've hit on a lot of...
• So there's a lot of confusion around it.
• I appreciate your efforts, and this is a lot of good information. Lots of us for us to think about.
• Lots of us for us to think. your efforts and this is a lot of good information lots of us for us to think

Summary: The committee approved the March 9 and 10 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Arkansas Department of Education on the Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, featuring three third-grade teachers from Cabot, Poyen, and Drew Central who are also teacher merit pay recipients. The teachers described the fellowship as a year-long Zoom-based collaboration with about 23 educators statewide, focused on sharing classroom strategies, data use, and professional support. Members asked about the teachers’ experience, how they share what they learn with their districts, the range of grades represented in the fellowship, and the relationship between the fellowship and merit pay. The teachers emphasized building relationships with students, using data to drive instruction, early intervention, and collaboration across grade levels, while the secretary said the program is intended to identify and elevate high-performing teachers and spread their practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on third-grade reading, retention, and the new ATLAS testing system. Teachers and the secretary said students are screened and progress monitored throughout the year, families are notified early if students are at risk, and schools are using interventions, tutoring, and individualized reading plans. They said ATLAS results are now available much faster than in the past, often within 24 hours or a few days, allowing teachers and parents to respond quickly. Members asked about the impact of poverty, trauma, foster care, DHS involvement, IEPs, and critical shortage areas; teachers said relationship-building, small-group instruction, and coordination with counselors and special education staff are key. The secretary said the fellowship is a small subset of a broader merit pay program, that participation was voluntary, and that the state is trying to build a coherent system with literacy coaches, high-impact tutoring, and clearer standards rather than teaching to the test. Members also discussed broader policy issues, including the need for more positive public messaging about public education, teacher input in decision-making, and support for early childhood education. Several legislators asked whether the state should expand funding for early learning and whether more literacy or academic coaches are needed in districts that improve and then lose eligibility for state support. The secretary said the state has committed literacy coaches to D and F schools and is still working through how to sustain support as schools improve. He also said the administration would look at data and return on investment before supporting additional funding, and he encouraged legislators to help recruit eligible teachers into future fellowship cohorts. After the teacher panel concluded, the committee moved on to the adequacy resource allocation study, where Bureau of Legislative Research staff began a presentation on state and local education funding sources, categorical funds, and district spending patterns.

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• We'll say that there's a lot of contradictions, right?
• It's a lot of issues that will come up with that service.
• Others have made recommendations that we get a lot more.
• So I think that there's a lot of not a lot of places, and I totally understand what you're saying, and
• It's going to take a lot of different forms.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Care Management Committee met to receive a status update on the DSS/CHN PCMH program and to discuss implementation of HR1, especially the new medical frailty requirements. CHN reported the PCMH program remained steady at 124 practices and 553 sites, with 54.6% of the HUSKY population attributed to PCMH providers, and noted ongoing recruitment, provider turnover, and recent practice consolidations/acquisitions that will shift some sites to Yale and Hartford HealthCare. CHN also reported strong quality improvement engagement for 2026, with 83% of contacted PCMHs engaged, and said preliminary 2025 results showed improvement across measures. The bulk of the meeting focused on DSS’s response to the June 1 CMS interim final rule on HR1. DSS explained that it had been building a medical frailty definition based on diagnosis codes and comparisons with other states’ approaches, but the new federal rule adds a requirement that the condition significantly impair a person’s ability to work or comply with community engagement requirements. DSS said it is still evaluating how to combine claims-based data with the new federal overlay, may submit comments to CMS during the open comment period through July 31, and is considering options such as self-attestation, especially given CMS’s allowance of self-attestation for calendar year 2027. Committee members raised concerns about the rule’s complexity, possible legal challenges, the need for a good-faith waiver or implementation delay, and the risk of noncompliance if the state gets the process wrong. Members also pressed DSS for broader outreach, clearer public communication, training, and better reporting on implementation impacts and costs. DSS said it is developing a website, webinars, and a communications plan, and is working with community-based organizations, community health workers, and administrative services organizations to reach potentially affected members. DSS said it is also building a Medicaid pre-screener to help people determine whether they may be subject to work requirements. In the PCMH Plus discussion, DSS said it was not yet ready to present the 2024 quality data but would try to bring the Wave 3, Year 5 results and related quality/shared savings information to the July 8 meeting, along with the regular PCMH update and another HR1 update. The committee also discussed future agenda items including community health worker reimbursement, peer support services, and the inmate medical program.

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• A lot of people say it's near and dear to some people's hearts. This is near and dear to my heart.
• I think that we have a lot of good work to be done for the state of Florida and agriculture as a whole
• And, you know, it was a lot bigger.
• It gets to gotten a lot smaller, but it's gotten a lot more intense.
• And we're producing crops that, you know, yield a lot more than they did 20 years ago.

Summary: The Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture convened with a quorum present and heard two presentations. Commissioner Wilton Simpson, head of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, outlined department accomplishments and funding needs, including IT modernization, expansion of the Rural and Family Lands program, updated best management practice manuals, growth of the Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, clearing concealed-weapons permit backlogs, construction of the Conner Complex headquarters, forestry equipment upgrades, and youth agriculture programs such as FFA and 4-H. Senators asked about water policy, citrus greening, FAMU partnerships, staffing efficiencies, and interdiction stations used to stop invasive species, stolen goods, and diseased or banned agricultural products from entering the state. Dr. Krista Court of the University of Florida/IFAS presented a preliminary economic assessment of the 2024 hurricane season’s agricultural impacts from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. She explained that the estimates are based on wind, rainfall, flooding, crop location, and survey data from extension agents, industry groups, FDACS, and producers, and that the figures do not include many asset losses, supply-chain effects, forestry losses, or some insurance-covered damages. Her preliminary estimates placed total 2024 agricultural production losses between about $402.3 million and $975.8 million, with the hardest-hit commodity groups including field and row crops, vegetables, melons, potatoes, greenhouse/nursery products, and animals and animal products. Members discussed the importance of accurate survey participation and baseline data, including use of USDA Farm Service Agency information, to improve future disaster estimates and federal relief decisions. Several senators emphasized agriculture’s importance in their districts and statewide. No bills were considered and no formal votes were taken; the only action was adjournment by motion of Senator Burton.

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• They talked a lot, and Mr. Jordan, he talked to a lot of people, so you should have heard it.
• Your assertion is, because we do it and do it a lot and did it a lot, they ought to know.
• There's a lot happening.
• The Four Locos, you can get lots of beer. You can get lots of those.”
• A lot of us grew up on his music. A lot of us grew up on his music.

Keywords: 977, all

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• So the further we can get into the school programs, we do a lot of educational programs, a lot of the
• And there are a lot of folks that are a lot, uh, smarter than me that are gonna talk later that can really
• Uh, there's been a lot of erosion in the main stem of the Trinity River that's due to a lot of flows
• I'm sure a lot of you are already familiar with a lot of the intricacies of the water world, but if you'll
• I've heard a lot about that in this room.

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• something, not a lot of federal funds.
• This next slide, there's a lot of data here.
• It's been under-resourced for a lot of time. There are a lot of jobs out there in cybersecurity.
• She knows a lot about it.
• definitely left me thinking a lot, too.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session and received an overview of the Higher Education Appropriations budget from staff director Tim Elwell. He explained the committee’s broad jurisdiction over universities, state colleges, district workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation, blind services, student financial aid, private colleges, and the Board of Governors, and reviewed key budget concepts such as local funds, funds per FTE, performance funding, and the distinction between the total appropriation and the recurring base budget. He noted that higher education is funded largely through state and local sources, with substantial flexibility compared with other state budgets, and that the base budget is heavily weighted toward lump-sum allocations to the public systems. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of South Florida’s Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida), led by retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie and USF representative Mark Walsh. They described Cyber Florida as a statewide cybersecurity platform created by the Legislature in 2014 to support education, research, workforce development, public policy, and community engagement. McKenzie emphasized the growing cyber threat environment, Florida’s leadership role, and several funded initiatives, including K-12 outreach, workforce training, a cyber range for county governments, critical infrastructure assessments, grant development, and public conferences and outreach. Members asked about public cyber awareness, the lack of a national cyber defense strategy, school district participation in Cyber Launch, and which counties are most at risk; McKenzie said smaller counties with limited cybersecurity staffing are generally more vulnerable and offered to provide follow-up information. Finally, the committee heard from the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida, led by Dr. Drew Andrews, along with program and parent representatives from participating institutions. Andrews explained the center’s role in coordinating Florida’s postsecondary comprehensive transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities, supporting program development, distributing grants and scholarships, and monitoring outcomes. He reported that the state now has 33 approved programs at 35 institutions, including universities, state colleges, and technical colleges, and that scholarship and grant funding has grown significantly. He said student retention is about 88 percent, many graduates are employed, and median hourly earnings have increased over time. A representative from Southeastern University described how the center’s support helped build and sustain SEU Link, including a new third-year employment-focused option for students.

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• We travel a lot on our transportation system.
• So that's something I take a lot of responsibility for.
• and a lot of development.
• You had multiple counties involved, and a lot of precincts, and that means a lot of ballots and a lot
• So a lot of times we Are able to use that.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Um, and a lot of that we don't control.
• So a lot of that is providers charge.
• The good news. >> It's a lot better.
• think that just really uh says a lot think that just really uh says a lot about<00:52:17.920>
• <01:06:46.960> of 50,000 which was basically a lot of 50,000 which was basically a lot of

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• of uh a lot to go through but it's a lot of uh a lot to go through but but<00:31:11.000> it's
• A lot of those will unlock a lot of that generation that wants to connect to the grid.”
• A lot of those will unlock a lot of that generation that wants to connect to the grid.
• A lot of those will unlock a lot of that generation that wants to connect to the grid.
• I feel like I'm learning a lot.

Bills: HF75

Keywords: HF75, earned incentive release credit, earned incentive credits, revocation, revocable credits, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, prison discipline, incarcerated persons, inmate misconduct, facility rules, sentence reduction, supervised release, Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, public safety, rehabilitation, prison credits, executed sentence, 1183, house

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• So a lot of that kind of work has been done with them.”
• As far as Phase Two, we are a lot further along.
• So a lot of, in the past, a lot of our IT programs that we used to buy, we would buy, and then that was
• A lot more are using it for weight loss. A lot more are using it for weight loss versus diabetes.
• So I think we’ve done a lot of work in that area.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• A lot of good people, a lot of companies who come in.
• And so we've gained a lot of input and a lot of researchers and that. Move to the state.
• There's a lot of potential ways.
• That's a lot of conflict.
• A lot of people believe in.

Bills: HB5, HJR3, HB155, HB513, HB5, HB155

Keywords: dementia, research, health care, Texas Institute, grants, medical breakthroughs, oversight, prevention, funding, healthcare, Texas, autopsy, confidentiality, public records, medical examiner, law enforcement, HB 513, surgical smoke, surgical plume, smoke evacuation

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• Because, you know, in a lot of instances it sounds as though for a lot of kūpuna they would do best if
• of folks from see a lot of Cuna a lot of folks from niih<00:07:17.080> house<00:07:17.319>
• I appreciate it a lot.
• not a lot of available land.
• not a lot of available land.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard confirmations for two Hawaii Technology Development Corporation board nominees, Jaclyn Ka and Gregory Oara. Testimony for both was overwhelmingly in support. Supporters for Ka emphasized her Kauaʻi roots, work in workforce development and digital equity, and ability to connect schools, industry, and community needs. In her own remarks, Ka said she wants to bring resources to Kauaʻi and the neighbor islands, strengthen local workforce pathways, and use the HTDC board to help local residents access technology jobs and training. Members questioned Ka about how to reduce reliance on mainland hires for jobs at PMRF and other technology employers, how to better align training with local needs, and how to connect Kauaʻi schools, community college programs, and creative media/digital technology efforts. Ka described KDB’s role in building islandwide digital media and drone clubs, professional development for teachers, and partnerships intended to create a pipeline from school to workforce. She also said the legislature can help mainly by listening and staying informed about local needs. For Oara, supporters highlighted his engineering and semiconductor background, his experience in academia, industry, and startups, and his potential to help HTDC with technology commercialization, IP, and exportable services. Oara said he wants HTDC to better support early-stage companies, improve coordination among universities, government, and the private sector, and create a directory of technical skill sets to connect startups with needed expertise. He also discussed AI, saying Hawaii can contribute by developing smaller, locally relevant models rather than only relying on large-scale data-center infrastructure. The hearing focused on these nominations and testimony; no vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript.

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• Right now the county is having a lot of trouble trying to track a lot of the vendors that they never
• Right now the county is having a lot of trouble trying to track a lot of the vendors that they never
• lot of misunderstanding.
• "A lot of misunderstanding.
• The Mars Institute just did a really good job of giving us a lot of the background on a lot of these

Bills: HB2118, HB2181, HB2308, HB2309, HB2402, HB2476, HB2682, HB2698, HB2875, HB2877, HB2903, HB2910

Keywords: mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, HB2181, death certificate, death certificates, vital records, funeral establishment, funeral home, human remains, medical certification of death, death registration, state registrar, local registrar, county medical examiner, alternate medical examiner

Summary: The House Commerce Committee heard and advanced several bills. HB 2181, as amended, would extend the deadline for funeral establishments to submit death certificates from 7 days to a maximum of 14 days and clarify that a provider’s medical certification period excludes weekends and holidays. The sponsor and a mortuary owner testified that the current timeline is often difficult to meet because of weekends, holidays, doctor availability, county delays, and family circumstances. Several members said the bill did not fully address the underlying compliance problems, but the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 6-4-1. HB 2682 would create a DES rental assistance program offering up to two months or $5,000 in aid, with a $5 million general fund appropriation for administration. The sponsor and a tenant advocate described the bill as a short-term bridge to prevent eviction and homelessness, while an industry representative said rental assistance is an effective early intervention tool. Some members raised concerns about limiting eligibility to households with children and about program administration, but the bill passed 7-4. HB 2698 would create a rental assistance study committee to evaluate program effectiveness and repeal in 2028; it passed on a 7-4 vote. HB 2476 would revise CPA certification and reciprocity requirements, creating multiple pathways to licensure and updating related rules and fees. Supporters said it would help address a CPA shortage and align Arizona with other states; after clarification from the sponsor and the State Board of Accountancy, the committee passed it unanimously, 11-0. The committee then heard HB 2308, which would bar dental insurers and certain holding companies from owning dental practices; the Arizona Dental Association supported it as a safeguard against vertical integration, while Delta Dental opposed it as overbroad and burdensome. The bill passed 8-0-3. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 2118 on mobile food vendors and local permitting, with the sponsor and food truck operators arguing for streamlined county/state licensing and reduced local duplication, while a vendor representative warned the proposal could affect existing local ordinances and private-property vendors.

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• That was a lot, Mr. Chair.
• You'll see a lot of asks.
• And I know there's been a lot of talk, but a lot of money has gone there, and nothing's been built.
• Investors are comfortable with investing in New Mexico, but there's a lot of uncertainty and a lot of
• We're doing a lot of work.

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• We have a lot of private wells.
• ><00:10:30.720> of lot of private wells. we have a lot of lot of private wells. we have a lot
• a lot of the products that people need. a lot of the products that people need.
• <00:20:57.919> of a lot of a judge, we just had a lot of a lot of a judge, we just had a lot
• They did a lot of good work.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:40 Chair Comments 00:02:51 Rep. Nima Kulkarni PFAS Presentation 00:04:35 EEC PFAS Presentation 00:39:36 Rusty Cress PFAS Presentation 01:01:10 Chair Comments on Admin Regs and Reports Received 01:14:41, 958, all

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• I have a lot of questions for you. Okay, that was a lot of great information.
• Lots of reasons.
• A lot of lists of recommendations, but not a lot of substance with it.
• lot of it is not defining what a lot is, but there's a lot of it related to the litigation and we see
• So you've also got a lot more people and a lot bigger budget.

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• That's<00:21:54.159> a<00:21:54.320> lot. That's a lot. That's a lot.
• quadrinum has a lot to be a proud of. quadrinum has a lot to be a proud of.
• everybody has a lot to be proud of. everybody has a lot to be proud of.
• We've cleaned out a lot of earmarks. We've cleaned out a lot of earmarks.
• So I I've said a lot. It the future. So I I've said a lot.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• mix-match of a lot of skills and mix-match of a lot of skills and yeah,<00:20:33.320> different
• say is that there's a lot of uh there's<00:27:41.120> a<00:27:41.160> lot<00:27:41.320
• <01:13:09.880> I'm put lots of data in here. I'm sorry. I'm put lots of data in here.
• Did you have a lot of data here?
• internal controls, and I see this a lot internal controls, and I see this a lot on<01:31:23.440>

Keywords: 910, house, all