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• It's really designed to incentivize performance achievements at the local level.
• You know, we do regular monthly meetings with the CBCs on their performance and different performance
• There's one to reduce good performance, and there's one to make sure you don't produce bad performance
• Within the funding formula, it is just on the positive side from a performance standpoint.
• So we take that very seriously from a poor performance standpoint to hold them accountable.

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met with a quorum present and took up a presentation from the Department of Children and Families on HB 7089, which revises how Florida’s community-based care (CBC) lead agencies for child welfare are funded. Representative McFarland described the bill’s background, arguing that the prior formula relied too heavily on outdated, static factors and produced inequities among CBCs. She emphasized that the new approach is intended to provide a more stable, transparent, and statute-based funding method that better supports prevention, case management, and family services while reducing year-to-year political uncertainty. DCF Chief of Staff Casey Penn explained that HB 7089 required an actuarially sound, reimbursement-based formula developed with CBC and provider input. The new model uses a cost-based structure with three tiers: Tier 1 for operational and administrative costs, Tier 2 for per-child/per-month service costs, and a possible Tier 3 incentive component for performance measures if the Legislature chooses to fund it. The model includes regional growth factors, inflation adjustments, a 2% risk corridor for Tier 2, a hold-harmless provision for agencies that would otherwise receive less than prior funding, and the ability for CBCs to retain some state general revenue savings. DCF said the model produced a total budget need of about $1.392 billion, roughly $28.6 million above the prior year after offsets, and that the department is also updating its child welfare case management system to improve data quality and future modeling. Members asked about whether prevention spending is captured, how Tier 3 incentives would work and how much they might cost, how the formula accounts for insurance, hurricanes, child acuity, and staffing costs, and whether CBC executives’ compensation is capped. DCF said prevention is included in the model but is not yet separately broken out due to data limitations, Tier 3 is optional and not yet costed, and the formula can incorporate additional growth factors if needed. On executive pay, DCF explained that compensation is limited by statute for CBC contracts, but multiple contracts and non-state funding sources can affect total compensation; staff later clarified that CBC CEOs with multiple contracts had been reviewed for compliance. The meeting ended after questions, and Representative Miller moved to adjourn; the subcommittee adjourned without any vote on the bill.

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• over many of us in this process really was rooted in the fact that there was a Jay Hartz that has performed
• But, uh just extraordinary leadership and performance.
• But, uh just extraordinary leadership and performance.
• over these years at that has performed over these years at such<00:05:12.240><c> a</c><00:05:12.400>
• </c> and performance. and performance.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The commission met following an executive session on personnel matters and announced its intent to move forward with hiring Katie Comstock as the new director of the Legislative Research Commission. Members then approved, by roll call vote, a motion to adopt the October 1, 2025 minutes with specified exceptions, approve items under new business, accept and refer communications items 1 through 151 as indicated, and approve the report of the director selection committee. The motion carried with multiple aye/yes votes and no recorded opposition from those present. In other business, President Stivers thanked Speaker Pro Tem Meade and staff for their work preparing for the Southern Legislative Conference in Lexington, noting the event’s size and expected exposure for the area. Meade credited LRC staff, Jay Hartz, and partisan staff for the work, saying his role had mainly involved phone calls and meetings. Several members then offered extended remarks recognizing Jay Hartz for his leadership, professionalism, responsiveness, and long service to the commission and the building. Speakers said his work had set a standard for staff and legislators alike and wished him well in his next chapter. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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• digital figures that convincingly appear, speak, move, and perform like real people.
• The use of these performers in advertisements is misleading to consumers and allows creators to avoid
• AB 1050 provides for a basic disclosure when an advertiser utilizes synthetic performers.
• California has long led the nation in protecting performer and consumer rights.
• The bill now requires disclosure where a synthetic performer is used in an audio advertisement.

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And then Plan C would be we would reschedule and do their performance at another day.
• So we have our key performer who's helping push out the event as well.
• In addition, and I don't know, Jeff could always speak to it, but in addition to the performance out
• IGMs, it's been worked out for IGMs to help to perform.
• They'll be performing on the Capitol steps.

Summary: The America 250 in Idaho Advisory Council met with a quorum and approved the June 10, 2026 minutes. Staff then gave a financial update showing an unobligated balance of $42,547.53, with additional accrued revenue expected to become available in fiscal year 2027; members were also reminded that Luma will be closed July 1–2 for invoice processing. Updates focused on preparations for Idaho’s July 4 America 250 celebration and related statewide programming. Treasurer Ellsworth reported on the ambassador program and the traveling Liberty Bell, noting events and outreach across the state, that the spuds used in the program were personally funded rather than paid with taxpayer dollars, and that the bell’s route is still being finalized. Secretary McGrane and Janet Gallimore described event logistics, including weather contingency plans, Capitol decorations, media promotion, volunteer recruitment, and the website’s event map showing roughly 97 supported events statewide. Gallimore also highlighted the restored Idaho Liberty Bell’s history and its planned tour around Idaho before returning to the Capitol in the fall. Additional reports noted national and statewide recognition for Idaho’s July 4 event, including selection for the “July 4th for America’s Block Party,” the Idaho State Pavilion in Washington, D.C., the Move 250 initiative, the Presidential 1776 Award finals airing June 30, arts and park events, and a July 8 statewide reading of the Declaration of Independence. No action items were taken beyond the minutes approval. The council tentatively scheduled its next meeting for July 14, with time to be determined, and members confirmed their attendance plans for the July 4 celebration before adjournment.

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• How would this be beneficial for the low-performing schools? You're recognized.
• a radius that includes schools that are not, quote-unquote, low-performing schools.
• or persistently low-performing schools.
• So when you add low-performing schools, it kind of opens it up.
• So when you add low-performing schools, it kind of opens it up to schools that could be considered low-performing

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee took up CS for House Bill 1071, a broad education package described by the sponsor as updating transparency, parental rights, student safety, early learning accountability, scholarship oversight, and instructional program rules. The committee adopted two amendments without objection: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM programs, and another removing a prior provision related to canine dogs on school grounds. Members then questioned the bill’s provisions on student records transfers, instructional materials adoption and removal, educational emergency authority for low-performing schools, health education and a fetal development video, student-led organizations, FHSAA board language, lab schools, and rulemaking authority. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill was intended to improve accountability, keep education dollars focused on students, and give districts flexibility, while also noting that some issues would be addressed through future rulemaking or later amendments. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed. Many speakers argued the bill was an omnibus measure that bundled unrelated policies together, making it hard for families and educators to understand or meaningfully comment on it. Opponents also said it would increase school-law enforcement coordination, chill immigrant and mixed-status families’ participation, restrict DEI-related and student-led organizations, and impose controversial health and embryology content on students. Supporters, including the Christian Family Coalition and Florida Citizens Alliance, backed the fetal development video and the bill’s parental rights and funding restrictions, saying the content should be medically accurate and that schools should not fund political advocacy. Several speakers urged the committee to break the bill into separate measures. In debate, some members praised the sponsor’s responsiveness but said they would vote no because of constituent concerns, especially around DEI, the fetal development video, and local control. Others supported the bill, emphasizing rulemaking, educational emergency flexibility, EpiPen access, early learning changes, and evidence-based math instruction. The sponsor closed by reiterating support for the bill as amended, saying the law enforcement provision had been removed, the embryology content would be opt-out with posted materials, state funds should not support political advocacy, and the bill would help with safety, accountability, and student outcomes. The committee then voted on the bill after debate, with the sponsor indicating support and members stating their positions during closing discussion.

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• </c> management performance grant program. management performance grant program.
• </c> find the proper performance metrics. find the proper performance metrics.
• </c><00:41:15.599><c> measures</c> budgets that have performance measures budgets that have performance
• </c><00:41:23.440><c> This</c> of your performance measures. This of your performance measures.
• add a new performance measure something add a new performance measure that's<00:41:39.520><c> certainly

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 24 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• It ensures testing is performed by qualified, accredited in-state laboratories with full compliance and
• It ensures testing is performed by qualified, accredited in-state laboratories with full compliance and
• They perform testing because they have to do a clinical assessment and diagnosis.
• They perform testing because they have to do a clinical assessment of diagnosis.
• The laboratories that will be seeking the specialty reimbursement rate must perform billing, coding,

Summary: The House Health and Human Services Committee first heard House Bill 256, which would require school cardiac emergency response plans to address sudden cardiac arrest at school athletic activities and ensure AEDs are clearly marked and accessible at those events. The sponsor and an American Heart Association representative said the bill builds on last year’s law and is meant to improve implementation, not add new equipment costs. Members asked about funding, were told the AEDs are already in place, and the bill received a due pass with no opposition. The committee then took up House Bill 278 on Medicaid reimbursement for toxicology testing in substance use disorder treatment. The sponsor and Southwest Labs argued that current payer policies limit providers’ clinical judgment, that a new flat-rate code for unlimited analytes would improve care, keep Medicaid dollars in New Mexico, and support local laboratories. Several members raised concerns about whether the bill effectively rewrites bundled G-codes, whether it mainly benefits one company, how it affects MCO contracts, GRT/tax issues, and whether the fiscal estimates were realistic. After extensive questioning and conflicting views, a due-pass motion was made but the vote ended in a tie, so the bill did not advance. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 287 to create a permanent, full-time Health and Human Services Committee with a director and expanded membership, similar to other permanent legislative committees. Supporters from advocacy and policy groups said health care is too large and complex to be handled by a part-time interim committee and that year-round staffing would improve oversight and policymaking. Members discussed committee composition, staffing, subpoena power, and the proposed appropriation, and the sponsor said the bill is a starting point that could be refined later. The committee approved HB 287 on a do-pass motion and then adjourned until Monday morning.

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• or performs therapeutic emotional support.
• or performs therapeutic emotional support.
• or performs therapeutic emotional support.
• or performs therapeutic emotional support.
• </c> Animals that do perform tasks. Animals that do perform tasks.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology analyzed 13,777 late-term abortions between 15 and 29 weeks performed
• This section shall not apply to any person who performs or attempts to perform a legal abortion if the
• These are late-term abortions performed in Canada. We were taking Canadian information there.
• I don't want to walk away with the understanding that these were abortions performed late term that did
• or attempts to perform a legal abortion if the act that... ...person who performs or attempts to perform

Committee: House Children and Families

Summary: The Committee on Children and Families heard Senate Bill 999, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson, which was presented as a revised “Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” combined with language from other bills on domestic violence/no-contact orders, pregnancy-associated mortality review, and cyber harassment. Hudson argued the bill would ensure that any child born alive during or after an abortion attempt receives the same legal protections and medical care as any other child, and he said Missouri’s current infanticide law contains a carve-out that leaves such children insufficiently protected. Committee members questioned him about the Canadian study he cited, Missouri mortality concerns, the scope of the infanticide statute, and whether medical providers already understand themselves to have a duty of care. Public testimony was split. Missouri Right to Life supported the bill, saying it was needed to prevent confusion and ensure care for babies born alive after an abortion attempt. Abortion Action Missouri opposed it, calling it a “trap law” designed to restrict abortion access and warning it could delay life-saving care; the group also said major medical organizations oppose such legislation and that no abortion-after-delivery procedure exists. Campaign Life Missouri testified only for informational purposes, supporting the born-alive language but warning that the added provisions and a nonseverability clause could make the entire bill vulnerable to a court challenge and potentially invalidate unrelated sections. In executive session, several members explained their votes. Opponents said they supported children and medical providers but believed the bill was unnecessary, duplicative, or harmful to medical practice; supporters said the bill was needed to protect babies born alive and to clarify duties in law. The committee then voted 12-4 to report Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 999 do pass.

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• This is exactly at the September Joint Performance Review Committee meeting.
• This is exactly the mission that Joint Performance Review was set up to handle, and I'll briefly tell
• The Joint Performance Review Committee, which I'm going to abbreviate as JPR, shall have the authority
• Even Donald Trump replaces the parties when they prove they can't perform duties successfully.
• But the performance in his current job is what's pertinent to the discussion.

Committee: All JBC-PERSONNEL

Keywords: 1204, all

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• We do continue to evaluate the most appropriate path forward for fee structures as these matters are
• We want to evaluate a fee structure that is equitable, legally durable, administratively workable, and
• Is there some evaluation? situation. Absolutely.
• And like any other business credits, the R&D credit should be evaluated as a spending program.
• then just finally, as was mentioned before as well, our office had recently published a report evaluating

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And so through shared learning, through evaluation, we have a pulse on hospitals who are taking the autonomy
• And so through shared learning, through evaluation, we have a pulse on hospitals who are taking the autonomy
• c><00:26:18.480><c> through</c> through shared learning through through shared learning through evaluation
• 19.760><c> a</c><00:26:19.919><c> pulse</c><00:26:20.320><c> on</c><00:26:20.640><c> hospitals</c> evaluation
• we have a pulse on hospitals evaluation we have a pulse on hospitals who<00:26:21.279><c> are</c><00

Committee: House Health Services

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:38 - Discussion of 26RS SCR 9 22:00 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SCR 9 23:15 - Discussion of 26RS SJR 23 33:20 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SJR 23 35:18 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• We know that all of the farmers that are part of this, it's already proven in the evaluations that we're
• We know that all of the farmers that are part of this, it's already proven in the evaluations that we're
• doing to bring them better I. proven in the evaluations that we're doing to bring them better options
• at the federal level, and so for us, we are committed to tracking those closely and, of course, evaluating
• And we've also seen that through both state and federal evaluations on food security impacts as well

Summary: The joint oversight hearing focused on food insecurity in California and how state and federal nutrition programs, agricultural production, and food distribution systems intersect. Assemblymembers emphasized that many Californians, including farmworkers, seniors, children, and communities of color, remain food insecure despite California’s agricultural abundance. Panelists and members discussed CalFresh, WIC, school meals, Sun Bucks, food banks, and the impact of federal policy changes, including possible nutrition cuts, tariffs, and immigration enforcement, on access to food and the agricultural workforce. Secretary Karen Ross described CDFA programs aimed at improving access to fresh food and supporting local agriculture, including the senior farmers’ market program, California Nutrition Incentive Program, Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, Community Food Hubs, Farm to School, urban agriculture, and a proposed tribal food sovereignty program. She said these efforts help connect local producers to consumers, expand healthy food access, and build infrastructure such as refrigeration, mobile markets, and aggregation hubs. Department of Social Services Deputy Director Alexis Fernandez Garcia outlined CalFresh, CFAP, Sun Bucks, CACFP, emergency food programs, and tribal nutrition assistance, noting that CalFresh and related programs significantly reduce poverty and food insecurity, but participation gaps remain for non-English speakers, some Asian American communities, and undocumented households. PPIC researcher Tess Thorman presented data showing that 13% of California households experienced food insecurity in 2023, with higher rates among households with children and Latino, Black, and other households. She said nutrition programs reduce poverty and food hardship, but federal rules, income thresholds, immigration restrictions, and high living costs limit their reach. Members asked about simplifying applications, improving call center access, increasing outreach in multiple languages, and adjusting benefits for inflation. Officials said the state has used available federal options to streamline enrollment, improve customer service, and target outreach, but many core rules and benefit levels are set federally. The second panel shifted to food production and market access. A farmer, a UC food systems leader, and a produce distributor described efforts to connect small and medium farms with food banks, schools, universities, and Medi-Cal food-as-medicine programs. They highlighted programs such as Farms Together, the USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center, Farm to School, food hubs, and climate-smart infrastructure grants as ways to create stable markets for local growers while improving food access. Speakers also raised concerns about land tenure, consolidation, regulatory burdens, labor constraints, and the loss of federal funding, and members discussed whether state investments and Prop. 4 funds could help sustain and expand these efforts.

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• They conduct meetings over the nine-month period during the interim to evaluate competitive proposals
• Proposals are reviewed and evaluated by our members through multiple rounds of scoring.
• 00:08:50.720><c> and</c> agencies proposals are reviewed and agencies proposals are reviewed and evaluated
• 51.519><c> by</c><00:08:51.640><c> our</c><00:08:51.800><c> members</c><00:08:52.279><c> through</c> evaluated
• by our members through evaluated by our members through multiple<00:08:52.880><c> rounds</c><00:08:53.160

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• abortion against any person who performs abortion against any person who performs the<00:02:53.519><
• </c><00:15:16.000><c> I</c> practice, I performed abortions. I practice, I performed abortions.
• Um and so have a procedure performed.
• </c> what we would be performing. what we would be performing.
• <01:52:06.159><c> a</c><01:52:06.639><c> procedure</c> &gt;&gt; perform a procedure &gt;&gt; perform

Bills: HB0003 , HB0117 , HB0041

Committee: Senate Labor, Health & Social Services

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

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• The language in this bill targets drag performers and trans people.
• the costumes. sworn, the background of the performers, the content of the performances, or actually..
• My performance here and now is highly sexualized.
• Drag is a performance. Drag is storytelling.
• They knew they were performing in front of kids, and they tailored their performance to that.

Bills: SB 18 , SB 19 , SB18 , SB19 , SB666 , SB688 , SB707 , SB888

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure

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• AB 1050 provides for a basic disclosure when an advertiser utilizes synthetic performers.
• When an AI-generated likeness or voice replaces that performer without disclosure, consumers are being
• California has long led the nation in protecting performer and consumer rights.
• As drafted, we still feel the bill requires a label anytime a synthetic performer appears, even in a
• The bill now requires disclosure where a synthetic performer is used in an audio advertisement.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard several bills focused on California’s creative economy, sports development, and cultural preservation. SB 226 by Senator Cabaldon would clarify that infrastructure revitalization financing districts may be used for entertainment and sports facilities, with testimony from West Sacramento officials emphasizing that the tool would rely only on project-generated city tax increment and would not affect school districts, counties, or the General Fund. Members discussed the relationship between IRFDs and EIFDs and the distinction between infrastructure financing and direct subsidy of private sports teams or stadiums. SB 865 by Senator Ashby proposed support for destination music festivals, citing the economic impact of events such as Aftershock and Golden Sky in Sacramento and similar festivals elsewhere in the state. Supporters from Visit Sacramento and Danny Wimmer Presents said festivals generate substantial jobs, tax revenue, and tourism spending while promoters bear the financial risk. Several committee members and public witnesses supported the bill as a way to sustain the creative economy, local businesses, and opportunities for artists. The bill passed the committee on a unanimous vote and was sent to Appropriations. SB 1050 by Senator Ashby would require disclosures when synthetic performers are used in advertisements, including audio ads, to inform consumers and protect human performers from displacement. SAG-AFTRA and voice actor advocates argued that consumers deserve to know when an ad uses AI-generated likenesses or voices, while TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and other industry groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about overbreadth, audio-only implementation, private enforcement, and the need for clearer exemptions and definitions. Members generally supported the bill’s goal but noted technical issues to refine; it passed unanimously to Judiciary. SB 1073 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a voluntary tax checkoff to support the South Los Angeles Black Cultural District. Supporters described the district’s historic and cultural significance and framed the measure as a way to help preserve Black cultural assets amid limited public funding. Members discussed how the checkoff would appear on tax forms statewide, its voluntary nature, and whether it could serve as a model for other districts. The bill also passed unanimously to Appropriations, and the committee later adopted the consent calendar unanimously as well.

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• This legislature created a task force to evaluate whether potential changes to the constitution and related
• 16.720><c> to</c> This legislature created a task force to This legislature created a task force to evaluate
• whether</c><00:14:17.680><c> potential</c><00:14:18.240><c> changes</c><00:14:18.720><c> to</c> evaluate
• whether potential changes to evaluate whether potential changes to the<00:14:18.920><c> constitution

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It allows expenses incurred by the board in evaluating applications involving deaths from occupation-related
• allows expenses incurred by the board It allows expenses incurred by the board in<00:18:54.480><c> evaluating
• </c><00:18:55.200><c> applications</c><00:18:56.000><c> involving</c> in evaluating applications involving
• in evaluating applications involving deaths<00:18:57.640><c> from</c><00:18:58.040><c> occupation-related

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• protection and address instances of fraud, misrepresentation, exploitation, and miscommunication; evaluating
• Evaluating<00:05:06.639><c> the</c><00:05:06.800><c> scope</c><00:05:07.039><c> and</c><00:05:07.360>
• <c> structure</c><00:05:07.759><c> of</c><00:05:08.000><c> a</c> Evaluating the scope and structure of
• a Evaluating the scope and structure of a registration<00:05:08.800><c> system.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all