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• <00:19:11.600> moment contribution marked the defining moment contribution marked the defining
• As of today, our net contribution to the general fund will be $29 million.
• contributions.
• So over the general fund contributions.
• Now, again to repeat that, contribution has grown to $29 million per biennium.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They deserve to retire with dignity and in recognition of the invaluable contributions they make in our
• They deserve to retire with dignity and in recognition of the invaluable contributions they make in our
• And it says for the retirement contribution, I quote, 11%.
• Including any current incumbent teachers, it would increase their pension contribution rate to 11% of
• When Retirement Plus was introduced, I'd already rolled in my New York time and had been contributing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing focused first on teacher retirement legislation, especially H. 2932 and S. 1884, which would give long-serving educators a one-time opportunity to enroll in Retirement Plus after the program’s 2001 rollout was described as confusing and inconsistently communicated. Legislators, union leaders, and many teachers testified that some educators missed the opt-in window because of faulty notices, leave status, transfers, or misinformation about payroll deductions, and that many have had to work several extra years as a result. Supporters said the bills would correct an unfair administrative error, provide a buyback option with interest, and could also save local school districts money by allowing earlier retirements. Representative Mark Sylvia also testified for H. 4234, a Fairhaven-specific bill to raise the age limit for special police officers from 65 to 70 and clarify appointing authority, citing experience and budget needs. The committee then heard testimony on several pension investment and divestment bills. Supporters of H. 2811 and related climate-risk measures argued that PRIM should assess, disclose, and address climate-related financial risk in the state pension fund, warning that fossil fuel investments could threaten long-term returns and public finances. Environmental advocates and financial experts said climate risk is systemic and urged transparency, divestment planning, and alignment with the Commonwealth’s climate goals. Another set of speakers supported H. 2984, which would divest pension investments from companies selling weapons to Israel; they argued the state should not be complicit in violence in Gaza and cited humanitarian and human rights concerns. Additional testimony supported H. 2900 and S. 1869 to divest from the firearm industry, with speakers saying pension investments should not undermine Massachusetts gun laws. No votes were taken during the hearing. The chairs repeatedly thanked speakers, limited testimony time, and noted that written testimony could be submitted later. The hearing concluded with the committee moving through the sign-up list and hearing extensive public testimony on the teacher retirement and divestment proposals.

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• from 5,000 to 10,000, and it increases the cash contribution limit from 100 to $200.
• finance contribution limits to match<00:10:32.040> the<00:10:32.160> federal<00:10:32.520
• It changes contribution<00:10:34.920> limits<00:10:35.360> to<00:10:35.520> the<
• 00:10:35.640> state contribution limits to the state contribution limits to the state executive
• contribution limit from 100 to $200. contribution limit from 100 to $200.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:10 Attendance Roll Call: 00:19 HB 10 Discussion: 02:19 HB 10 Vote: 06:24 HB 139 Discussion: 08:23 HB 139 Vote: 19:50 HB 607 Discussion: 21:29 HB 607 Vote: 25:55 HB 642 Discussion: 28:15 HB 642 Vote: 32:06 Adjournment: 33:25, 958, all

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• On this committee, I expect all members to contribute.
• Not only that, but out of state produced water contributes to our substantial seismicity concerns, of
• The GDP contribution over the last year or so since 2022 is 36.7 million.
• It helped sustain 234,000 jobs, and it contributed about $3.6 billion in state and local taxes.
• Um, solar is contributing on a regular basis during the summer peak. I think we all know that.

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• I expect all members to contribute, to be a part of the conversation, and to have their legislative agenda
• Not only that, but out-of-state produced water contributes to our substantial seismicity concerns of
• The GDP contribution over the last. Last year, so since 2022, there's 36.7 million in economic.
• If they contribute so much, it's just a maintenance project.
• Solar is contributing on a regular basis during the summer peak, I think we all know that, but solar

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The 304 diverse cultural organizations funded by the voters created SCFD contributed $3.12 billion in
• The 304 diverse cultural organizations funded by the voters created SCFD contributed $3.12 billion in
• It's my pleasure to rise with you today in recognition of the contributions of SCFD.
• It's my pleasure to rise with you today in recognition of the contributions of SCFD.
• <00:35:53.040> to have made an indelible contribution to have made an indelible contribution

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the February 23, 2026 journal, and received several committee reports. Education recommended Senate Bill 67 be amended and sent to Appropriations, and Judiciary recommended Senate Bill 70 be amended and sent to Appropriations. The Education Committee also recommended confirmation of several Institute of Cannabis Research Governing Board appointments, and later the chamber confirmed a consent calendar of governor’s appointments, including members of the GOCO Trust Fund board, the Colorado Agriculture Development Authority, and the Wildlife Habitat Stamp Committee. On the floor, the Senate passed several bills. Senate Bill 85 and Senate Bill 25, both on the consent calendar, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 5, concerning state court remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement, passed on a 20-11 vote after a brief reconsideration mix-up and was then repassed. Senate Bill 18, concerning legal protections for a minor and sealing a related name-change record, passed 20-11. Senate Bill 31, concerning lawful use of a prescription drug product containing a Schedule I controlled substance, passed 29-2. The chamber then resolved into Committee of the Whole and took up Senate Bill 46, a property tax administration cleanup bill. After a Finance Committee report and adoption of amendment L003, the bill passed second reading and was ordered engrossed. The committee also laid over Senate Bills 53, 43, and 84 until February 25. Later, the Senate concurred with House amendments to Senate Bill 52, concerning coal transition communities and just transition money, and then repassed it. The Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report and recessed until 11:00 a.m. after announcements and personal privilege remarks recognizing the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and Musical Therapist Day.

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• Their plan is so well funded they can absorb that change without any increases in the employer contribution
• Um, it's also been funded at a higher employer contribution rate than even the actuaries had calculated
• Um, it's also been funded at a higher employer contribution rate than even the actuaries had calculated
• >> They pay a very high employer contribution rate, the judicial rate. >> So, they would eventually cover
• They pay a very high employer contribution rate, the judicial rate. >> So, they would eventually cover

Bills: HB304, HB285, HB312, HB311, SB60

Keywords: impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law

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• of the first large wave of Korean immigrants to the United States, and honors the significant contributions
• state of California and the Korean American community continues to thrive and make significant contributions
• Contributions of Korean Americans span across all sectors from finance, technology, medicine, education
• on the choices made by those brave immigrants who traveled so far from home and celebrate the contributions
• You will see many, many places that they call home, and their contributions are immense.

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• What we plan to do is present this in a way that shows who we are, where we are, contributions we made
• It is an examination not only of the contribution of Native Americans to our nation and to our founding
• So I would suggest that we spend a little bit of cash to find out just how much we've contributed to
• So I would suggest that we spend a little bit of cash to find out just how much we've contributed to
• the economy of Virginia, because I think it's going to be a Out just how much we've contributed to the

Keywords: American Revolution 250 Commission, 976, house, all

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• Because they can't contribute to the state of Minnesota more. That is ridiculous.
• We contribute a lot more than what we get for LGA.
• We contribute a lot wants to look at it.
• <01:25:21.720> to profitable corporations contribute to profitable corporations contribute
• more to the public at the top contribute more to the public good. good. good.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So is that, does that contribute to certain districts having higher cost of this?
• So is that, does that contribute to certain districts having higher cost of this?
• So is that, does that contribute to certain districts having higher cost of this?
• Does that contribute to certain districts having higher cost of this?
• I'm not sure, but did any of that contribute to what we've seen in the numbers?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused on special education, especially the differentiated aid component and special education aid, which members noted is still often called “catastrophic aid.” The chair said the committee was trying to better understand how special education costs are growing, how districts are delivering services through SAUs or internally, and how reimbursement formulas affect local costs. Members also discussed the need for better data before making decisions on several education funding bills, and Representative Brown was tasked with capturing questions for follow-up information from the department or elsewhere. Testimony from the state special education director, Becky Fad, centered on why student counts in various disability categories have shifted over time. She said the categories themselves have not changed much, but autism has increased because of greater understanding and identification, developmental delay has grown because it applies to children under age 10 who may not yet have a clear diagnosis, and some students previously classified under speech/language or other health impairment are now identified in more specific categories such as autism. She emphasized that the IEP is based on a child’s individual needs, so a change in category would not necessarily change services, though it may help educators support the student differently. Members asked about whether the shifts reflect better diagnostic capability, whether the department should gather more data on the reasons for the changes, and whether autism-spectrum data could be broken down further. Fad said the department does not currently have data on the causes of the shifts or on where students fall within the autism spectrum, but that collecting and analyzing such data is on its list of priorities and a new data manager had recently been hired. She also explained that each child is counted only once on the chart by primary disability, that the IEP or eligibility team determines the primary category based on evaluations, and that any child can be referred for special education by a parent, teacher, or doctor, after which the district must meet within 15 days to decide whether to evaluate. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• a sign a letter of agreement with the agency every state fiscal year committing to a specific contribution
• This is also account for the dollars that the hospitals contribute.
• The hospitals have to contribute to this.
• So does that does to your total value include their contribution? >> You're recognized.
• They have to contribute to get to the numbers that you've got into and they do that through port portions

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• about reducing hospital avoidable days, and I think you framed very well the circumstances that contribute
• about reducing hospital avoidable days, and I think you framed very well the circumstances that contribute
• identified, as well as the Wisconsin Hospital Association. framed very well the circumstances that contribute
• Contributes to some of the waits because some of these rules are very hard to figure out.
• Not only are they budget neutral, but they contribute to millions of dollars that the states have saved

Summary: The meeting focused on hospital “avoidable days” and the difficulty of discharging medically stable patients who still need post-acute placement or social services. Presenters from Saint Anthony Hospital Midtown, the Oklahoma Hospital Association, City Care, and OU Health described common barriers including lack of skilled nursing, rehab, long-term care, behavioral health, and hospice placements; insurance prior authorization delays; Medicaid and Social Security eligibility delays; guardianship and Adult Protective Services bottlenecks; limited home health and private duty nursing; and the challenge of placing unhoused, uninsured, or medically complex patients. Several speakers emphasized that these delays reduce bed availability, increase emergency department boarding, contribute to staff burnout, and expose patients to hospital-acquired conditions and other harms. The testimony included multiple examples of patients remaining in acute care for days, weeks, or even months after being medically ready for discharge, including patients awaiting guardianship, disability determinations, or placement in facilities willing to accept them. Speakers also highlighted special populations such as patients with behavioral health or substance use disorders, medically fragile children, patients with criminal histories, and unhoused individuals who need respite or hospice care. City Care described its planned 40-bed medical respite facility, set to open in 2027, as a way to provide clinical support and housing navigation for patients too sick to recover on the street or in shelters. Witnesses recommended policy and system changes such as standardizing preauthorization protocols, expanding rural swing-bed and home-based services, increasing public guardianship resources, improving data collection on homelessness, expanding private duty nursing hours, and creating more placement options for complex patients. They also suggested better coordination between hospitals, DHS, APS, the Health Department, and post-acute facilities, including a database of facility services to improve discharge planning and keep patients closer to home. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the transcript, but the chair indicated the issue would require collaboration across multiple agencies and partners.

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• Established in 2015, the GURI grant funding contributes up to $5 million for the purpose of recruiting
• Since its start, the Gurry Grant has contributed more than $115 million in grants to recruit world-class
• Committee substitutes Senate Bill 2035 relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related
• As the entity responsible for distributing excess contribution fund payments, ensuring that statutory
• Committee substitutes Senate Bill 1015, relating to excess contributions and fees.

Bills: SB66, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB456, SB614, SB628, SB629, SB636, SB715, SB731, SB801, SB872, SB905, SB986, SB1012, SB1013, SB1015, SB1032, SB1113, SB1181, SB1212, SB1241, SB1250, SB1278, SB1285, SB1376, SB1444, SB1449, SB1524, SB1525, SB1528, SB1556, SB1588, SB1660, SB1704, SB1708, SB1802, SB1833, SB1844, SB1854, SB1863, SB1957, SB1959, SB1965, SB1999, SB2035, SB2056, SB2082, SB2119, SB2138, SB2165, SB2199, SB2201, SB2203, SB2245, SB2284, SB2419, SB2422, SB2452, SB2487, SB2523, SB2529, SB2533, SB2541, SB2586, SB2595, SB2605, SB2615, SB2675, SB2690, SB2717, SB2753, SB2778, SB2835, SB2841, SB2891, SB2929, SB2933, SB3016, SB3039, SB3044, HB912, HB2525, SJR3, SB5, SB29, SB326, SB494, SB530, SB769, SB783, SB963, SB1238, SB1271, SB1786, SB1967, SB2312, SB72, SB616, SB1143, SB1172, SB1267, SB1273, SB1506, SB1759, SB2361, SB1, SB260, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB1524, SB2422, SB2119, SB2753, SB1863, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB2681, SB2199, SB2458, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB2284, SB2929, SB2595, SB715, SB1640, SB1241, SB2538, SB1449, SB2529, SB986, SB1181, SB1359, SB2245, SB410, SB1234, SB456, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB2615, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1373, SB672, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB1285, SB1959, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835, SB872, SB1212, SB1278, SB1588, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB1660, SB614, SB867, SB1608, SB1525, SB905, SB640, SB2487, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1113, SB1117, SB1802, SB2340, SB2586, SB2680, SB2690, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB2525, HB3093, HB517, HB912, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018, SB2311, SB1986, SB2565, SB2943, SB1888, SB2417, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3037, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, HJR98, HJR99, HB136, HB2884, HB1393, HB2730, HB1399, HB1244, HB467, HB331, HB2559

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, SB 393, Sparks, Middleton, local government, political subdivision, public securities

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• So, with that, I want to start by saying that we are an agency that is contributing to government oversight
• The lack of resources can contribute to a program's effectiveness or efficiency.
• So, those all contribute to the differences in that.
• We are an agency that contributes to the... ...an agency that contributes to the accountability and oversight
• They have a seat at the table, if you will, and contribute to that discussion on ...and contribute to

Bills: SB197, HB140, SB214, HB214, HB147, HB270, SB73

Keywords: business regulation, nonprofit entities, electronic filing, merger agreements, limited liability companies, partnerships, property transfer, termination fees, HB140, private sewer systems, wastewater utilities, Public Service Commission, PSC jurisdiction, utility regulation, rate setting, rate consolidation, affiliated systems, common ownership, private utilities, sewer rates

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• HR number 301 by Darby, honoring the United Way of the Concho Valley for its contributions.
• And it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star State
• We recognize them today for their exemplary service and contributions to the judiciary and the community
• Your work is not just a contribution for our local community, it's a vital part of the fabric of our
• Through their vital work on the front lines, PAs contribute to the well-being and quality of life of

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• Port Freeport's 100 years of contributing to the state of Texas. Mr.
• H.R. number 301 by Darby, honoring the United of the Concho Valley for its contributions.
• We recognize them today for their exemplary service and contributions to the Judiciary.
• Your work is not just a contribution. for our local community.
• Through their vital work on the front lines, PAs contribute to the well-being and quality of life. life

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Committee members, I know our time is short, but I value the contributions of our citizens and those
• join me at the table please [Music] Committee members, I know our time is short, but I value the contributions
• and women recovering from incarceration, drug addiction, and assault, among her many noteworthy contributions
• :05.160> noteworthy assault among her many noteworthy assault among her many noteworthy contributions
• to her community and contributions to her community and fellow<00:05:07.759> man<00:05:08.560

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee began with procedural reminders that the meeting would be short, that bill changes should generally be provided with 24-hour notice, that testimony would be limited at the chair’s discretion, and that no signs were permitted in the room. After roll call established a quorum, members led the pledge and prayer. The chair also recognized Marsha Robinson of Fort Knox for her service to veterans and military families and for receiving the Association of Defense Communities’ National Military Spouse Leadership Award. The sole bill considered was Senate Bill 61, relating to swimming pools. The sponsor, Senator Craig Richardson, said the bill was intended to protect private property rights by clarifying that homeowners who rent out their private swimming pools through platforms such as Swimly.com would still be treated as operating private pools rather than public recreation pools subject to additional regulation. Senators asked about parking impacts in residential neighborhoods and about liability and insurance coverage. The sponsor said the bill did not address parking or homeowners association issues, and a representative from Swimly.com testified that homeowners insurance and platform-backed insurance products can provide coverage for rentals. The committee voted to advance SB 61. The roll call showed unanimous support from members present, with Senator Wilson briefly explaining his yes vote and joking that the sponsor should ask for it in the future. The chair congratulated the sponsor on getting his first bill through committee and said it would be heard again on the floor. The meeting ended with an announcement about Military Kids Day on Tuesday, February 25, and an invitation for families to contact the Senate clerk for details.

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• This bill Could you explain the contribution reform savings that we're seeing?
• We went through the actuarial reviews and said, 'Okay, what can we lower the state's contribution percentage
• And then with the OPRA, we were paying an additional percentage on top of the employee contribution.
• We were paying an additional percentage on top of the employee contribution, so we were paying about
• , which is really the employer contribution in a traditional sense.

Bills: SB1177, HB3705, SB1942, SB2026, SB1533, SB1327, SB2065, SB2155, SB2159

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial

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• California is home to more than 20 years contributing, working, raising families, and building California
• However, due to my immigration status, I do not qualify for the retirement benefits I have been contributing
• For years we have contributed to the U.S. economy and more importantly the state's economy.
• coming out that is 60 years old from other country, they won't be able to show that they've been contributing
• This bill recognizes the lifelong contributions of Asian undocumented immigrants by ensuring that they

Keywords: 988, house, all