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• Madam Chair, Senator Perriello, we do have family finding software from outside providers that we pay
• If a child comes into custody, we use family finding software to try to locate family members; sometimes
• If we decided to move away from them, I don't know how we would ever replace those services.
• Even though I can see the opportunity for some bad things there, I don't know how you replace that.

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• the costs at any voltage level, whether that's 765 or advanced conductors. ...manufacturers and software
• So, back to us just legislatively enacting a replacement for 4CP.
• So, I wouldn't want to dictate, for example, that replacement has to be thermal dispatchable.
• acceleration in the use of utilization review, particularly prior authorization, and we are seeing software

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

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• , and some also will require simple software upgrades.
• > simple<00:48:42.079> software<00:48:42.920> upgrades will require simple software
• will<00:49:20.839> be the total cost of replacement will be the total cost of replacement
• <00:53:05.559> of tools by facilitating the replacement of tools by facilitating the replacement
• It's just like police replacing their vehicles, fire replacing—you put so much away for capital investments

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• You know, these software programs that they buy and that they pay a service for doing, and so those don't
• the county uses is called cost valuation, and what they do is they determine what is the actual replacement
• Starts to get a little bit confusing, and I'm still not 100% versed on it, but they use, again, a software
• But their replacement costs are all based on the markets and what they think it would cost to resupply
• So there is no replacement construction cost, for example, of a viga, because they get access to that

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• given instruction on anatomy, but were using new tools when they were studying from home and given software
• In the analysis, it points out that in some cases you can get a lifetime license for certain software
• And if dissection is replaced by alternatives in July 28, such action would prevent those students who
• We did not appoint a replacement.
• Committee, we did not appoint a replacement for today, and so, yeah, I think everyone that's going to

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee met for its first hearing of the session, adopted its committee rules on a 6-0 vote, and then heard several bills. AB 347, which would require written notice to students about the right to opt out of animal dissection and receive a comparable assignment, drew strong support from the author, a student, and multiple advocacy and education groups, while opponents argued it would burden teachers and duplicate existing law. The committee approved AB 347 on a 7-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations. AB 281, which would expand parent access to sex education materials and require disclosure of outside consultants’ credentials, drew mixed testimony. Supporters framed it as a transparency and parent-rights measure, while school administrators and county education officials said current law already allows inspection and that the bill would create an unfunded administrative burden. After extended member discussion, the bill failed on a 4-3 vote with one abstention, though reconsideration was granted. AB 65, which would provide paid pregnancy leave for educators without requiring them to exhaust sick leave first, was supported by teachers, CTA, and the State Treasurer, but opposed by school administrators and business officials over cost concerns; it passed 6-0 to Higher Education. The committee also approved AB 361, which would extend and expand LAUSD’s best-value procurement authority for school construction to all school districts for five years, on a 5-0 vote with one abstention. AB 86, which would require the State Board of Education to adopt standardized K-8 health education instructional materials, passed 5-0. Finally, AB 228, the Zaki Fast Act, was introduced to clarify that schools may stock any federally approved epinephrine delivery system, including newer devices beyond auto-injectors, and was presented with testimony from the bill’s young namesake and his family; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on that measure.

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• So essentially, there is no funding in the 2025 budget for repair and replacement, which is specifically
• So you've done no repair and replacement in either of the prior two years?
• It's concerning that for 10 years, there hasn't been any financing for repair and replacement, and that
• on CSAC's required fixed costs, technology, and other increasing IT costs, both on hardware and software
• We've delayed refreshes to our IT systems, software licenses, and other support contracts, and we've

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• When I say technology, I mean for things like Microsoft software, which is on every county computer.
• And we can either pay for the increased cost, get another software product, or get out our number two
• With new software and technology, we could have prevented that.
• That cost is over $200,000 in software. expense that we, as Commissioner's Court, are trying to find
• Incentive programs to bring HEB to Buda where we've got one HEB they're replacing their HEB with a another

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• concern that readers of the RCW may have some difficulty tracing when a repealed and then subsequently replaced
• A lot of them are Uniform Acts because Uniform Acts either get updated or replace entirely an existing
• chapter-level note and the hyperlinking in the disposition table rely on an update to the disposition software

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• Also want to note that Senator Jones has been appointed by the Rules Committee to replace Senator Dahlia
• The audit found that faulty software systems and complete disregard by management resulted in improper
• The audit found that faulty software systems and complete disregard by management resulted in improper

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met to hear new audit requests and receive a status update from the State Auditor. The auditor reported 10 JALAC audits in progress, noted that all 2025-approved audits are underway, said the first 2026 audit is focused on DMV license revocations, and described several statutory and high-risk audits already in progress. The committee also approved a consent calendar of four audit requests: UC library resources, law enforcement information sharing, EDD unemployment insurance claims, and Housing and Community Development housing development monitoring. The committee then considered Assembly Member DeMaio’s audit request on SANDAG road project management. DeMaio argued the audit was needed to examine whether transportation funds, including voter-approved and restricted revenues, were used for allowable purposes and whether past management failures warranted outside review. SANDAG’s CEO and CFO said the agency already undergoes extensive oversight and audits, that funds are tracked by multiple “colors of money,” and that internal controls have improved. Several members questioned whether the issues were already addressed in public records or existing audits, and the request failed on a roll call vote. Next, Senator Valadares presented an audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 grant administration, arguing that more transparency is needed on outcomes, recidivism data, and oversight of grantees. The BSCC said it already has oversight mechanisms, that the State Controller conducts biennial audits, and that program data shows positive outcomes. The committee approved the audit unanimously. Senator Cortese then presented an audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement and Delta Dental contract, citing long-standing benefit caps, provider network concerns, and retiree out-of-pocket costs. CalHR said its network remains strong, that it recently completed an RFP adding MetLife as a second carrier starting in 2027, and that contracts include performance guarantees. Members from both parties expressed concern about access and competition, and the audit was approved unanimously. The committee then completed add-on votes on the consent calendar and adjourned.

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• This program out of DARPA is called Callisti, and it will culminate in delivering a piece of software
• the environmental monitoring that is being ingested by that sensor and feeds that back to a common software
• is it sounds like you're more so trying to help extend our capabilities as humans and not kind of replace

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• security and protection, can two different agencies have two completely... ...different programs, software
• And I would say a system that replaced it cost many, many millions of dollars. Right.
• getting off the ground, the state would contract with a firm like yours to find out who the best software

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and considered three items. First, it heard and passed SB 158, which eliminates cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations under the state employee health plan. Senator Berman described the bill as a way to remove financial barriers to early breast cancer detection, and several senators spoke in strong support, emphasizing the importance of follow-up screening and the life- and cost-saving value of early diagnosis. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then took up SPB 7024, a committee bill on state planning and budgeting. Senator Brodeur explained that the proposal modernizes and simplifies the state agency long-range planning process by focusing on key data points, removing stale measures, and improving how plans are presented to the Legislature. Senator Berman supported the bill, highlighting new provisions on implementation status and budget consequences if enacted laws are not carried out. The committee voted to submit the proposal as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7026, a major overhaul of state information technology governance. Senator Harrell described a transition from the current Florida Digital Service structure to a new cabinet-level Agency for State Systems and Enterprise Technology (ASSET), with enterprise-wide standards, interoperability, procurement oversight, cybersecurity coordination, technical debt tracking, a testing laboratory, workforce development, and annual IT expenditure reporting. Members raised questions about procurement authority, judicial branch inclusion, existing contracts, cybersecurity, and staffing; Harrell said agencies would retain final procurement decisions but would have to follow enterprise standards, the courts were not included, existing contracts would continue, and the bill would add significant state IT staffing. Several amendments were adopted, including changes on CIO selection conflicts, removal of the Northwest Regional Data Center from a definition, reporting on deviations from standards, and technical updates related to the data center and workforce positions. Public testimony strongly supported the bill as a needed modernization of Florida’s fragmented IT system. The committee then reported SPB 7026 favorably as a committee bill. The meeting adjourned after members recorded their votes on the three items.

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• rules of... ...adopted by the Lottery Commission will remain in effect until they are amended or replaced
• than the file version of the Lottery Division. is prohibited from using email or document tracking software

Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070

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• Some municipalities use the software.
• uncertain if the software providers can make these updates.
• Updating and changing the software also costs municipalities.
• ><02:47:30.600> an able to update their software in an able to update their software in an affordable
• <02:47:35.600> also updating and changing the software also updating and changing the software

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• Generally, not not afford the software. Generally, not not many<00:47:48.160> though.
• to the board after there was replacement to the board after there was a<02:36:38.319> death.
• We've looked into potentially getting software that helps us manage it.
• <02:50:35.600> Some software that helps us manage it.
• Some software that helps us manage it.

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• And um I use regular kind of software to file my taxes.
• And um I use regular kind of software to file my taxes.
• And um I use regular kind of software to file my taxes.
• And um I use regular kind of software to file my taxes.
• And um I use regular kind of software to file my taxes.

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• Brodeur: THIS DELETE ALL AMENDMENT DELETES EVERYTHING AND REPLACES IT WITH NOTHING, GET US READY FOR
• THIS IS AN AMENDMENT BY WHICH WE REMOVE ALL THE LANGUAGE AND REPLACE IT WITH NOTHING. >> Chair Hooper
• THIS IS ONE OF THOSE WHERE WE TAKE EVERYTHING OUT AND WE REPLACE IT WITH NOTHING SO THAT IS WHAT THIS
• A LOT OF TIMES WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO IMPLEMENT THESE TYPES OF PROGRAMS, SOFTWARE, TRAINING, IT'S ABOUT
• WON'T SPEAK FOR PRIOR LEGISLATORS BUT ATTRACTING THE BIG FISH MANUFACTURER TO BUILD HERE HAS BEEN REPLACED

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• <00:37:46.640> central planning system uh to replace central planning system uh to replace
• We're using ProjectDox, and in January of this year we went through a major software upgrade.
• So, I believe we looked at a number of different softwares. Um, it's okay.
• So, I believe the pre-screening software is CIF Check.
• Sometimes it's a software thing, like the software is not working, so that's a challenge, I guess.

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Summary: The task force held its first meeting, beginning with roll call and introductions of members and participants in the room and on Zoom. The chair emphasized Sunshine Law transparency, noted the meeting was on September 11, and opened public testimony on the orientation report. No one testified in person or on Zoom, and the chair observed a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11 before moving into the agenda. The chair then reported on several orientation presentations given statewide between July 18 and September 5, including meetings with transit-oriented development, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce on Hawaiʻi Island, the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce, the Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber, and the Capo Chamber of Commerce. The main presentation item was a detailed overview from Kauaʻi County on its permitting process. County staff explained that zoning and building permits are handled separately on the outer islands, with zoning focused on form, character, and compatibility, and building permits focused on health and safety. They described a two-tier zoning system: ministerial permits that are automatically approved if not acted on within 30 days, and discretionary permits that go to the planning commission and can become lengthy contested cases if there is intervention. They also discussed special management area review in coastal areas, which can add time, and explained that building permits must conform to what was approved in zoning. Kauaʻi County staff also outlined the building permit process, including online and in-person submission, coordination with planning, engineering, water, wastewater, health, and fire agencies, and the county’s fully electronic review system using ProjectDox and related software. They noted that applicants are encouraged to check zoning, water, wastewater, and floodplain issues before hiring someone to prepare plans, especially for homeowners. The county shared permit and utility statistics and said the public can check permit history through Click2Gov. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; after the Kauaʻi presentation, the chair opened a question period for members.

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• This bill replaces the term master with judicial officer and revises some of the pay rates for appointed
• Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, makes appropriations to the Department of Corrections for the replacement
• over the 2025-2027 biennium to the Department of Corrections for equipment purchase and furniture replacement
• over the 2025-2027 biennium to the Department of Corrections for equipment purchase and furniture replacement
• of computer hardware, equipment, and associated software, vehicles, and furniture, and for information

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• They'll provide two boxes of it, so that's four of the nasal sprays, and they'll replace them.
• They'll provide two boxes of it, so that's four of the nasal sprays, and they'll replace them.
• it each year can do it and just replace it each year since<03:03:51.120> summer<03:03:51.439>
• They'll provide two boxes of it, so that's four of the nasal sprays, and they'll replace them.
• them so this is something that's replace them so this is something that's going<03:05:35.040> to<

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• would wind down or what might replace would wind down or what might replace it.<00:29:37.120>
• Now certain tools we have, we have potential software applications, right?
• Now certain tools we have, we have potential software applications, right?
• Now certain tools we have, we have potential software applications, right?
• Now certain tools we have, we have potential software applications, right?

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Summary: The meeting opened with roll call and housekeeping, including moving standing attendees to an overflow room and asking the audience to avoid interruptions. The task force then heard testimony from Allison Adams of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who presented statewide health trend data showing Kentucky ranked 41st overall and 44th in health outcomes, with especially poor performance on premature death, chronic disease, diabetes, and vaccination rates. She emphasized that Kentucky has the highest rates of residents with multiple chronic conditions, that diabetes remains above the national average, and that childhood immunization rates have worsened. She also highlighted major provider shortages in rural areas, noting that 43 of 120 counties meet shortage criteria and that more than half of primary care providers are concentrated in Fayette and Jefferson counties. Adams urged the task force to focus on prevention, early intervention, access to care, physical activity, and healthier school and community environments, and said the foundation is prepared to share results from its demonstration projects. Task force members asked follow-up questions about the age range for chronic-condition data and whether the diabetes figure reflected type 1 or type 2 diabetes; Adams said the chronic-condition measure spans all ages and that the diabetes figure likely reflects type 2, though she offered to provide the full report. The task force then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee next turned to SNAP benefits and heard from Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, and Roger McCann, director of the Division of Family Support. They explained that SNAP is not only a food assistance program but also a public health and family stability tool, arguing that poor diet contributes to chronic disease and that food insecurity is linked to family stress, child welfare involvement, and neglect-related CPS referrals. They cited research showing that more generous SNAP policies are associated with fewer CPS reports, fewer substantiated reports, and fewer foster care placements, and said SNAP helps reduce risk and promote stability across vulnerable populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. They also described SNAP-Ed as the nutrition education component that teaches healthy eating, cooking on a budget, and how to use fresh produce, but warned that recent federal legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP-Ed beginning in federal fiscal year 2026. McCann outlined the remaining SNAP outreach and employment-and-training components, noting that outreach is typically run by nonprofits with a 50% match and that employment and training funds job-skills programs to help recipients move toward better jobs and self-sufficiency. The discussion emphasized that access to nutritious food, education, and job supports are all part of improving health outcomes and reducing food insecurity.