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• Most recent experience has been serving the Methodist Le Bonheur corporate system in Memphis as system
• in health care."
• And we are very careful about that because we don't want to violate the terms and conditions of the cooperative
• , it must be related to a new program that generates new uncompensated care, not uncompensated care that's
• >> That one was not made public till long...

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 4 June, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all

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• So we had short-term, medium-term, and long-term objectives.
• They have made efforts to improve the 9-1-1 system through the Emergency Communications Nurse System,
• systems, to help decompress emergency departments, and to get patients safe and effective care for their
• I think, in two years, we've learned a lot from COVID about long-term statewide pandemic-type things,
• I think two years, I would say that we've learned a lot from COVID about long term statewide pandemic

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• But where's the sustainable long-term funding?
• And where's that revenue long term?
• Is that revenue long-term?
• But I really saw it as a long-term investment. Like, yes, we're taking a short-term hit.
• But I really saw it as a long-term investment.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our health care system is in a vulnerable state right now.
• You know, last year, our hospitals and health care support systems had a big B&O tax increase.
• So I ask that you please join me in voting yes and supporting our health care system. Thank you.
• This would provide tangible, codified, real relief to families in terms of child care costs.
• The real codified relief to families in terms of child care, we've got plans for this money.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• It defines the term advertise.
• system.
• Developers of data centers work more closely with utilities and long-term resource planning to ensure
• They support health care systems, aviation, logistics, banking, agriculture, and the everyday technology
• They support health care systems, aviation, logistics, banking, agriculture, and the everyday technology

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and voted on several bills. SB 986 would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and also restrict smoking in rooms and bars; the sponsor said it is intended to protect public health and outdoor spaces, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on designated smoking areas, and cannabis advocates warned about unintended effects on patients and property rights. The committee reported SB 986 favorably. The committee also passed SB 678, which restores statutory authority for DBPR’s long-standing rule allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise taxes; a strike-all amendment was adopted, including retroactive application to January 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 800, which increases penalties for repeat unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts, was amended and reported favorably as well. Members then considered SB 408 on vaccine advertising and liability. The sponsor argued the bill would address declining public trust in vaccines by allowing claims against manufacturers that advertise in Florida, while opponents said the measure is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, and would create unnecessary litigation. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported SB 408 favorably. The committee also heard SB 484 on data centers, which would set PSC tariff requirements so large load customers pay their own costs, preserve local planning authority, and limit water permits for large data centers; testimony was mixed, with supporters emphasizing ratepayer protections and economic benefits and critics warning about overregulation and confidentiality limits. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1118, which creates a time-limited public records exemption for certain data center development information held by local governments, after the sponsor said it was meant to prevent extended NDAs while still allowing local notice and input. SB 1050, requiring veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so pet owners can choose their pharmacy, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after several members recorded votes on bills they had missed.

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• </c><00:32:34.760><c> care</c> started my career in the long-term care started my career in the long-term
• You know, it's a very challenging job to work in a long-term care facility.
• Senator Meredith continued that long-term care is one of the most challenging areas in healthcare and
• </c><00:48:46.359><c> care</c><00:48:46.559><c> facilities</c><00:48:47.280><c> for</c> facilities long-term
• care facilities for facilities long-term care facilities for nurses<00:48:47.920><c> about</c><00:48

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon adjournment of both chambers today. There is not an exact time, there for the live stream has been created with a place holder time of 4:00 PM est., 958, all

Summary: Chairman Hart called the meeting to order, confirmed a quorum, welcomed Representative Rachel Roarx, and the committee approved the February 11 minutes. The committee then moved through its agenda of PSC and related contract items, including a motion to consider the reviewed contracts without objection. One Department of Highways item was deferred when the virtual representatives were not yet available. The committee first took up Kentucky Housing Corporation contracts. Members questioned outside legal services for foreclosures and bankruptcies, why the work was not handled entirely in-house, and how much of the workload and cost it represented. Witnesses said the agency’s need was largely geographic rather than a lack of expertise, that less than 1% of the loan portfolio is referred out for foreclosures, and that many fees are reimbursable through FHA. Both Kentucky Housing Corporation items were approved. The committee then considered a Department for Community Based Services contract tied to a protest and a temporary renewal with PCG. Witnesses said the contract increase was needed to bridge the gap while the protest and RFP process were unresolved, and that the initial vendor received no funds. The committee approved the item, with Senator Douglas explaining his vote as a preference for straightforward answers. The committee also heard a Northern Kentucky University contract for a Workday ERP replacement, including implementation consulting and separate license fees. University officials explained the move from SAP to Workday, the complexity of the systems, and the need for a consulting partner; they said the total effort would span 10 years and that the contract was priced below comparable institutions. After extensive questioning about cost, budget, and value, the vote ended 4-4 and the chair noted the contract would move forward through the Finance Committee if no disapproval motion was made. Finally, the Office of Inspector General presented a contract for culture change training in nursing facilities funded by civil monetary penalties; witnesses said the goal was to improve staff satisfaction, communication, and resident outcomes, and that the CMP fund balance was about $38 million. Discussion also covered survey backlogs and CMS restrictions on the funds, with the item still under review as the transcript ended.

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• So when we look at a bill like this by Representative Hall and yourself, and we know the long-term benefits
• ...having these chronic illnesses because we know that breastfeeding and a long-term effect can curb,
• So doing this and helping women lactate, be able to nurse long-term for a period of time, can actually
• And the benefits that you just espoused can have the long-term impact on children.
• And so having A spouse can have the long-term impact on children, and so having a little coaching, adding

Summary: The Senate took up and passed Senate Bill 945, which concerns political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurance holding companies. Senator Hughes argued the bill would protect Texas-based insurers from activist shareholder pressure, especially proposals aimed at limiting insurance coverage for oil and gas companies for ESG or political reasons. The motion to suspend the regular order was adopted over objection, and SB 945 passed to engrossment on a 20-10 vote with one present not voting. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1117, allowing any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin in oral or maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, and House Joint Resolution 98, renewing Texas’s application for an Article 5 Convention of States to propose amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power limits, and term limits. Both measures advanced after debate and roll-call votes; SB 1117 passed unanimously after suspension of the three-day rule, and H.J.R. 98 was adopted on a 17-14 vote. Members then approved several other measures, including the committee substitute for House Bill 142 on HHSC’s Office of Inspector General and Medicaid overpayment recovery, Senate Bill 2373 on AI-enabled financial fraud and deepfake/phishing schemes, Senate Bill 2221 on fraudulent UCC financing statements, and Senate Bill 2681 on the basis for third-party voter-registration challenges. The Senate also adopted a resolution authorizing a Texas Life Monument replica at the Capitol complex, and passed S.J.R. 59 creating funds for Texas State Technical College capital needs. The body debated and passed Senate Bill 946, which would bar credit discrimination against organizations based on social, political, religious, or similar value-based considerations and require credit decisions to rest on creditworthiness. Senators raised concerns that the bill could create a special protected class for non-human entities or conflict with existing state policies, but the bill advanced to engrossment on a 20-11 vote. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2477 to ease office-to-residential conversions in large cities after adopting an amendment negotiated with municipal stakeholders, and began consideration of Senate Bill 715 on ERCOT reliability requirements for generators, including existing generation, with extensive debate over impacts on renewables, power purchase agreements, and grid reliability.

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• In terms of how we systemically change what's foundationally been set in society, right?
• term.
• So I thank you; my question— ...also have a clinical impact long term. So I thank you.
• This is a large, longitudinal, long-term U.S. study of adolescent development, analyzed over five annual
• the revenue that we do, and by no means do we want to hinder that because it would have, you know, long-term

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Testosterone has long-term harmful effects on female bodies, deadly liver cancer, increased heart disease
• California has come a long way in youth justice reform. if I had stayed in the adult system.
• For a very long time, you have sought to appropriately reform our system and stop mass incarceration.
• to support long-term healing, racial equity benchmarks, and hiring of people with lived experience so
• If they're finally released after all of these measures, they are placed on intensive long-term parole

Summary: The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call. The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call. AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar. Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.

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• Care about the people. Paid family leave is long overdue in the state of Hawaii. Mahalo.
• Care about the people. Paid family leave is long overdue in the state of Hawaii.
• /c> care.
• We're supposed to take care of our care.
• It's critical care.

Bills: SB2198 , SB2140 , SB3055 , SB3090 , SB3091 , SB3092 , SB2761

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue

Transcript Highlights:

• The legislation also contains NAIC model law regarding long-term care.
• long-term care insurance, but functionally is long-term care insurance with a smaller amount of benefits
• <c> long-term</c><01:38:10.080><c> care</c> currently motan seating long-term care currently motan seating
• policy</c> long-term care insurance this policy long-term care insurance this policy language<01:38:27.880
• but long-term care insurance but functionally<01:38:37.639><c> is</c><01:38:37.840><c> long-term</c>

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And actually, it's a long-term disappointment for our violent youth that they need more than six months
• House Bill 252 just amends the Aging and Long Term Services Department to create a kinship caregiver
• want to point out that there's already $4 million in the budget to cover the expenses for aging and long-term
• So the idea behind this... pilot is to have aging and long-term care take care of the kids.
• Instead of her being put in the foster care system and in the hands of CYFD, her grandparents stepped

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• </c><00:13:23.760><c> care</c> regulations over long-term care regulations over long-term care providers
• of seniors in our long-term care facilities.
• of seniors in our that took care of seniors in our long-term<00:17:31.200><c> care</c><00:17:31.440>
• Um uh we had long-term care facilities.
• </c> that is an essential form of long-term that is an essential form of long-term care.<00:19:26.480

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• system and the state, and pulling time and resources away from patient care.
• I don't think we even realize in California just what that means in terms of our delivery system, but
• It is systemic. It's clear at this point. It's systemic.
• communities and leaving a legacy of destruction we live with today: opioid addiction, polarization, and long-term
• communities and leaving a legacy of destruction we live with today of opioid addiction, of polarization of long-term

Committee: House Labor and Employment

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And it's a long-eared, Asian long-eared tick is what they call it. And it's pretty potent for cows.
• system, or electrical system, to produce the same energy.
• So we've worked with hydroponics and aquaponics for a long, long time.
• So we've worked with hydroponics and aquaponics for a long, long time.
• There's been a long process.

Committee: All AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I don’t care what they say, it’s horrible. I think Dartmouth’s system is not a whole lot better.
• </c><00:35:56.160><c> system</c> familiar with uh the Health Care system familiar with uh the Health
• Care system in<00:35:56.640><c> Singapore</c><00:35:58.040><c> where</c><00:35:58.280><c> you</c><00:
• Pharmacists are underappreciated heroes in our health care system.
• </c><02:42:48.160><c> help</c><02:42:48.439><c> with</c> care System they not only help with care System

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We needed to On a new strategy, we needed to develop a long-term strategic plan for the institution.
• You mentioned establishing a new rural health care type.
• And then the assets that they have here in terms of robotics, in terms of the automation, those are critical
• And if anybody knows anything about health care, almost all errors in health care come back to communication
• When we talk to our health care partners, many times...

Summary: The committee met at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Flanagan and campus leaders on the college’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce programs, facilities needs, and industry partnerships. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, the college’s strategic plan, and new or expanding programs such as aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also described the need for a new dorm and a remodel of the library into academic and allied health space, including a simulation center, to address capacity limits and support growth. Several committee members asked about program demand, faculty recruitment, pay competitiveness, and how the college shifts resources from lower-demand programs to high-demand ones. Industry partner Jim Albright of Comdell testified that the college has been essential to the local manufacturing workforce and that many employees and interns come from NDSCS. A major topic was dual credit. Flanagan said dual credit is important but financially challenging, noting that only a small share of dual credit students ultimately matriculate to NDSCS and that the college’s dual credit model is close to break-even. He explained that many dual credit credits are general education rather than CTE, and that the college pays instructors, supports high schools, and absorbs indirect costs. Williston State College President Bernal Herning added that his institution loses money on the front end but has shifted toward helping students complete associate degrees before high school graduation because many go directly to work after high school. Committee members questioned how dual credit is delivered, how instructors are qualified, and whether students are truly doing college-level work. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit statewide. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs and said the analysis shows dual credit is not profitable at several institutions once tuition, instructor payments, and overhead are included. Members asked how much of the cost is borne by students, families, and the state, and whether K-12 funding should also be considered. Discussion also covered the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, payments to high school teachers or schools, and the possibility of waiving tuition in the future. No votes were taken, and the committee mainly gathered information for the ongoing dual credit cost study.

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• And so we know that there's a real crisis in terms of shortage of mental health care providers.
• funding that keeps up with enrollment growth and inflation is critical to our students' success and the long-term
• Our long term goal is for A&M Techar Canada to become the premier A&M system institution with a focus
• kind would provide the technical colleges with the financial stability to reliably plan and execute long-term
• The establishment of an endowment represents a long term approach to addressing Texas's state, Texas's

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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• </c> continue to run that unit for the long continue to run that unit for the long term.<00:22:39.039
• </c> they commit to uh buying on a long-term they commit to uh buying on a long-term basis<00:37:42.320
• </c> of this game in the but the long-term of this game in the but the long-term battle<00:46:36.160>
• Fossil fuels are more difficult for them long term.
• They will do it in the short term to maintain leadership, but long term they want to find a safe, clean

Keywords: Meeting Start - 00:00 Roll Call – 00:15 Approval of Minutes of the July 15, 2025, Meeting 00:55 Helping Power Kentucky’s Growth – 01:25 Powering and Deploying AI – 41:00 Fueling America’s Intelligence – 56:12 Adjournment – 01:10:37, 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum, adopted prior meeting minutes, and then focused on energy policy and economic development as they relate to AI and data centers. John Bevington of LG&E and KU, introduced by Caroline Clark of LG&E/KU and PPL, described the utility’s Kentucky-only service territory, vertically integrated system, 1.3 million customers, and about 7.5 gigawatts of generating capacity. He said the company has supported 76 Kentucky projects in 2024 totaling about $3 billion in announced investment and roughly 3,000 jobs, with a large share of statewide announcements occurring in its service area. Bevington said LG&E and KU’s current project pipeline is unusually strong, totaling about 170 projects and 8.5 gigawatts of requested power, with data centers accounting for about two-thirds of that demand. He broke the pipeline into existing customer expansions, new-to-Kentucky projects, and 20 data center projects representing about 5.6 gigawatts of potential load. He highlighted a Louisville data center project by PO Development Company and Powerhouse Data Centers that has announced a 400-megawatt facility and may expand to 525 megawatts, estimating that such a project could represent about $4 billion in investment. He also explained that large data centers generally must locate near transmission lines and that utilities must conduct studies, order long-lead equipment, and secure reimbursement commitments before proceeding so other customers are not harmed. Members asked about how Kentucky compares with other states, the size of data center projects, and whether regulatory reform is needed. Bevington said the 20 projects reflect current Kentucky interest, which he attributed in part to the state’s sales tax exemption for data centers, and noted that states like Ohio have had similar incentives for years. In response to questions from Senator Thomas, he confirmed that data centers can vary in size and said the state should have a regulatory environment that supports economic development, while emphasizing that the benefits would flow to the state, local communities, and schools rather than just the utility. He also cited national and regional data suggesting data centers generate indirect jobs and tax revenue, and said LG&E and KU are investing in transmission, reliability, solar, and gas generation projects, including proposed additional 645-megawatt natural gas units and other system upgrades, to meet expected demand.

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• about having a justice system that's just for everyone. ...care about having a justice system that's
• where the system allocates...
• Defense is a statewide public defender system where the system allocates its resources.
• Now a computer system, an AI-driven system, money goes.
• I also work on long-term care. There's a discrepancy as far as what kind of services you can get.

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: 1184, house, all