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• Program. and our Infill and Infrastructure Grant Program.
• I know you're both very familiar with our program. programs.
• The federal program has two sides, the 9% program, the 4% program, the 9% program has always been an
• or the interaction between the state tax credit program and the federal program.
• fees from the program.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Re-evaluation services were originally funded as a four-year program, and authorizing the program on
• Also, we are expanding a program called the 2020 program, which allows entry-level staff members to work
• In one case, not on this program, but also a similar program, like I said, the CCE program, the letters
• Both Brightline, who operates the Bright Life Kids programs, and COOTS, that operates the Soluna program
• Whether it's this program, last hearing's program, or a program from two hearings ago, we keep hearing

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Skills-based education and CTE programs.
• </c> marketing to manufacturing, CT programs marketing to manufacturing, CT programs work<00:10:40.800
• But promises do restore this program.
• </c> program. With that, I yield back. program. With that, I yield back.
• The pending expiration of programs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And so the reality is, if we bring that program home, that is a whole lot closer to the fire now.
• There are a number of folks right now that do not avail themselves to the program.
• And I think you're making this an entitlement program.
• I work exclusively with children who are under the First Steps program.
• With children who are under the First Steps program.

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• If a chiropractor tried to enter into an agreement with a patient to do a membership program, I don't
• If you are sick or you need medical management, see your physician or your nurse practitioner.
• Was this program originally started with ARPA and COVID funds?
• These workers are paid by programs that are funded by Medicaid.
• I'm devastated that we're even considering cuts like this to programs for the most vulnerable.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 754, which would add physical therapists to Idaho’s direct primary care statute so they can enter direct payment agreements with patients without those arrangements being treated as insurance contracts. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would improve access, especially for patients who need frequent therapy or live in underserved areas, and emphasized that it would not expand physical therapists’ scope of practice. One member objected that the bill’s wording could blur the definition of primary care and create scope confusion. After testimony from a physical therapy association representative and a small business health care provider, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with several members recording no votes. The committee then took up House Bill 724, which would add and clarify safety-related rights for children in foster care, including safe placement, access to medical and forensic exams after abuse disclosures, basic necessities, and consideration of safety in visitation and placement decisions. The sponsor said the bill is a narrow child-safety measure that does not alter parental rights or removal standards, while foster parents, a psychologist, former foster youth, and others testified in support with accounts of abuse, unsafe placements, and inadequate oversight. Some members raised concerns about enumerating rights in statute and about broad language that could have unintended future consequences; a substitute motion to send the bill to amending order failed on a roll call vote, and the original motion to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation passed. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 759, a budget-related measure to reduce Medicaid residential habilitation funding and require a new audit/rate study of home and community-based services. The sponsor said the reduction reflects a governor’s budget recommendation and that the audit would help determine appropriate rates and spending. Providers and family members of people with disabilities testified that the bill was too vague, that prior rate studies were not fully followed, and that any reductions could harm staffing and services; they asked for clearer standards, collaboration, and assurance that rate-study results would actually be used. A motion to hold the bill until a later date was offered, but the sponsor opposed delaying the budget item and the committee continued discussion toward a floor recommendation.

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• If a chiropractor tried to enter into an agreement with a patient to do a membership program, I don't
• Was this program originally started with ARPA and COVID funds?
• These workers are paid by programs that are funded by Medicaid.
• These workers are paid by programs that are funded by Medicaid and are paid about 16 bucks an hour.
• I'm devastated that we're even considering cuts like this to programs for the most vulnerable.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• And this state has increased the general budget by, I don't know, 80%, 80%, because of programs like
• and Minority Whip, the Commission only expressed a positive reaction when we wanted to house this program
• So in 2024, we had over 200,000 New Mexico families take advantage of this program.
• Chair, I've been fighting for $25 million to be kept in the excise tax fund and going to programs.
• So you're saying we could have... $5 million from the general fund and all the programs.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Keywords: 996, all

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• The bill diminishes student choice, potentially compromising programs that foster creativity, critical
• Um, replacing that CTE slot with nutrition would be a barrier to students from finishing these programs
• It preserves CTE access for skilled trade certification like welding, nursing, while it meets House Bill
• Do you think that those are equally programs that we need to be mindful of? Absolutely.
• That's what I found through my culinary medicine program.

Bills: HB25 , HB38

Committee: House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, interest rate, ad valorem taxes, homesteads, property tax, tax deferral

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• So just real briefly on our federal programs, we do have a number of federal programs that are passed
• Another part of that program.
• So we run the school lunch program and the school breakfast program.
• In addition to that, we have summer feeding programs and adult feeding programs.
• A couple more programs in Consumer Protection include the hemp program.

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• He said kids would never be able to trust their teachers, coaches, school nurses, resource officers,
• He said kids would never be able to trust their teachers, coaches, school nurses, resource officers,
• </c><02:15:55.599><c> that's</c> the proposal and the program that's the proposal and the program that's
• program? program?
• So providers who are part of the Title 10 program are required to offer confidential birth control.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This is trying to save Oklahomans $153 per day per resident, allowing them to not have to go into nursing

Bills: SB1530 , SB1579 , SB1778 , SB1847 , SB1990 , SB1992 , SB2060

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria

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• Someone said, I want most paramedics and EMTs and nurses want to be DNRs.
• yeah, so I was—I don't know if you heard the part—I was asked to look into this 10 years ago as an ER nurse
• If you would consider meeting with the Arizona Nurses Association as well as the physicians and the EMS

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2669, which would limit railroad train length in Arizona to 8,500 feet. The sponsor and several witnesses argued that very long trains create public safety risks, block rural crossings, delay EMS and fire response, and can worsen hazardous materials incidents, citing derailments and blocked crossings in places such as El Mirage, Holbrook, Sanders, and Santa Cruz County. Railroad representatives opposed the bill, saying train length does not cause derailments, that railroads already use tracking and crossing-management systems, and that shorter trains would increase congestion and delays. After debate, the committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2669 a do-pass recommendation, though some members said they supported the safety concerns but had constitutional concerns about interstate commerce. The committee then considered HB 2369, as amended, which requires photo-enforcement citations to be signed by the presiding judge, with the amendment limiting the requirement to photo-enforcement citations and allowing an electronic signature. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a Mesa issue involving thousands of citations signed by the wrong judge after that judge had left the bench. A Paradise Valley court representative said their photo citations already include a judge/clerk signature and that the form had long been approved. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 7-0. HB 2256, a technical cleanup bill for salvage auction dealers, was also passed unanimously. It allows a salvage auction dealer to receive title to an abandoned vehicle tied to a denied or unpaid insurance claim and sets out notice and title-release procedures; the amendment clarified that insurers may request actions rather than taking possession of a vehicle and that storage fees must be paid. HCM 2007, which urges renaming sections of State Route 69 in honor of veterans from five former wars, also received a 7-0 do-pass recommendation, with members discussing whether World War I should be included and how the memorial highway designation would work alongside the existing route number. HB 2772, which would place a pre-hospital medical care directive indicator on driver licenses and state IDs, generated extended discussion and was ultimately held over after a recess. Supporters said it could help first responders and families quickly identify a DNR/advance directive, while opponents and committee members raised concerns about liability, whether first responders or bystanders would be protected, whether the bill should instead reference advance directives, and whether ADOT and EMS stakeholders had been fully consulted. The committee then heard HCR 2004, a proposed voter-approved prohibition on photo enforcement systems. The sponsor argued photo radar is unconstitutional and cited Mesa and Paradise Valley problems with erroneous or dismissed citations. Scottsdale and Phoenix police opposed the resolution, saying photo enforcement reduces serious injury and fatal crashes, supports local traffic safety efforts, and is especially useful amid officer shortages. The Phoenix commander noted the department has more than 600 sworn vacancies and said automated enforcement helps augment roadway safety.

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• Programming space is limited.
• programs.
• I am so proud of the program.
• or planning for programming.
• We’re increasing programming.

Bills: SB6062

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: juvenile justice, criminal offense, minors, rehabilitation, legal provisions, 904, all

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• We need strong after-school programs. We need strong summer programs.
• Or a voucher program or a scholarship program to get my child, maybe to that charter school or to that
• Spanish-speaking immersion program was a great program for them.
• And we certainly should honor those programs, and if we want stronger or more programs for loan forgiveness
• Yes, the programs have to have accountability. All the programs do.

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Keywords: educational reform, federal grants, bureaucracy, wealth disparity, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.

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• and kind of ongoing program, similar to the Clean Water Trust's other programs. ...similar to the Clean
• Water Trust's other programs.
• and kind of ongoing program, similar to the Clean Water Trust's other programs.
• We co-administer the SRF program with the trust.
• What makes this program so effective is its efficiency and reach.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on S.2542, the Mass Ready Act, a $3 billion environmental bond bill aimed at climate resilience, water infrastructure, conservation, and related permitting reforms. Secretary Rebecca Tepper and administration officials described the bill’s major investments in flood control, coastal resilience, DCR roads/bridges/dams and parks, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, land conservation, food security infrastructure, and expanded Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness funding. They also explained proposed streamlining measures for environmental permitting, flood risk disclosures, a Connecticut River Resilient Commission, and a new Resilience Revolving Fund to provide low-cost financing for municipal resilience projects. Committee members asked about affordability, useful life of projects, how the revolving fund would be capitalized, and how the bill would help communities such as Lawrence, Methuen, and coastal towns; officials said the fund would initially use existing trust resources, not new fees, and could later support special obligation bonds once it has a track record. Several witnesses supported the bill but urged larger authorizations or additional provisions. Boston Harbor Now asked for more funding for MVP and the state’s resilient coast plan, and supported permitting reforms for nature-based and hybrid solutions. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance urged inclusion of drought-management language from separate bills, plus a statewide flood buyout program and a water reuse commission. Green Roots called for dedicated funding for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring and indoor air quality improvements, especially in environmental justice communities affected by traffic and airport pollution. Conservation and forestry advocates requested more funding for urban tree canopy, local nurseries, and workforce training, while also raising concerns about PFAS impacts and the need for clearer municipal reforestation language. Agriculture and water infrastructure groups focused on food security and drinking water needs. The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership and the Mass Food System Collaborative backed the food security infrastructure grant program and farmland protection funding, warning that the program needs continued support in fiscal 2027 and that farmland loss is accelerating. The Massachusetts Waterworks Association said the bill does not go far enough on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, citing large statewide capital needs and PFAS compliance costs, and asked for recurring funding and broader eligibility for climate resilience grants. A Product Stewardship Council representative also urged funding for a waste reduction needs assessment, citing growing landfill constraints and rising disposal costs. No votes were taken during the hearing."}{

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• and kind of ongoing program, similar to the Clean Water Trust's other programs.
• We co-administer the SRF program with the trust.
• What makes this program so effective is its efficiency and reach.
• The MVP program is the crowning jewel of our state's climate resilience efforts.
• Investing more in this program will help avoid disaster costs later on.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Summary: The Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets held a hearing on S. 2542, the Mass Ready Act, the Healey-Driscoll administration’s environmental bond bill. Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper and Undersecretary Jen Sullivan described the bill as a $3 billion resilience package to protect drinking water, farms, fisheries, roads, bridges, parks, and communities from flooding, heat, drought, wildfires, and other climate impacts. They highlighted major authorizations for flood and coastal resilience, DCR infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, open space and land protection, food security infrastructure, and a new Resilience Revolving Fund for low-cost loans to municipalities, tribes, and water districts. Committee members asked about project lifespans, flood and salt marsh permitting, wastewater and combined sewer overflow funding, parkway maintenance, land acquisition priorities, Quabbin stewardship, and how the revolving fund would be capitalized and administered. The administration said the fund would be modeled on the Clean Water Trust, use existing trust resources rather than new fees, and could later support special obligation bonds; they also said the bill would streamline certain permitting and improve flood-risk disclosure and climate-related building standards. Many witnesses urged the committee to strengthen the bill’s funding levels or add related policy provisions. Labor, contractor, and plumbing groups supported creating a water reuse and graywater recycling commission, saying it could conserve water, reduce stormwater and sewer burdens, and create skilled jobs. Boston Harbor Now asked for higher authorizations for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program and resilient coast work, plus permitting reforms for nature-based and waterfront projects. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance backed the bill but also urged inclusion of drought-management legislation, a water reuse commission, a statewide flood buyout program, and more support for community resiliency. Environmental justice advocates from Green Roots called for dedicated funding for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring and indoor air quality improvements in schools and public housing, while conservation and tree advocates sought larger investments in urban forestry, local nurseries, and workforce training, along with clearer language to ensure municipal reforestation funds go to cities and towns. Agricultural and food system witnesses emphasized the importance of the bill’s food security and farmland provisions. The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership and the Mass Food System Collaborative supported the $125 million food security infrastructure grant program, saying it has funded critical facilities and equipment for farmers, fishers, processors, and food access organizations, but warned that without the bill there could be a funding gap in fiscal year 2027. They also supported farmland protection and asked for more funding for agricultural capital programs, used-equipment eligibility in grant programs, and a next-generation farmer fund. Water utility representatives said the bill still falls short of the state’s long-term drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater needs, citing EPA estimates of nearly $37 billion in needed investments over 20 years and urging dedicated recurring funding and broader eligibility for climate resilience grants. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• HB 4524 by Martinez ruling the establishment of the Texas Airport Investment Partnership Program for
• AG 4526 by 19 years relating the establishment of grant program by the Texas Department of Licensing
• HB 4568 by Hunter relating to the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive program and the establishment
• HB 4620 by Allen relating to the program accessibility for female inmates at the Texas Department of
• HP 4893 by Bowers relating to the breakthrough program for the Committee on Public Education.

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• Issue 4479 by Ashby Williams, establishment of the Rural Workforce Development grant program for the
• Introducing the program accessibility for female inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,
• AG 4655 by Halverlin, the preparation of adult living program and other services for the foster care
• Unability and liability laws for certain charter school campuses or programs or for the committee on
• Programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses for the committee on public health.

Bills: HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• we've created, the JCAP program.
• You know, either the inmate is released under the program or not.
• </c><03:10:56.560><c> here</c> applies to one particular program here applies to one particular program
• So the whole program as it uh there.
• If they have earned their way into the program at all, they may not have.

Keywords: 981, all

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• They're phasing out, and once they, you know, go to the nursing home or whatever, they won't be...
• And once they, you know, go to the nursing home or whatever, there won't be a dealership there anymore

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all