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• The bill provides that an artificial intelligence system not service the sole basis for determining whether
• Service Josh Burkett, Florida Association of Secondhand Dealers waiving in support, Lawrence built-in
• Consumer services contact information rate changes and ensured value.
• because served as director of division of Treasure within the Department of Financial Services since
• They can service custom custodians if they want. We don't need to do anything.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Thank you for your service, Sam. You will be missed.
• who is providing services to 500,000 individuals.
• They started with two people in a closet providing services.
• His unwavering service earned him accolades such as a 2024.
• His legacy is one of service, generosity, and love for his community.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's also Lincoln County Day and the Lincoln County 4-H Council and NMSU Cooperative Extension Service
• To strengthen services, she actively engages with the local Chamber of Commerce, the Los Alamos Commerce
• , 3D Securities Investigation Services, and the TriSky Foundation, New Mexico, which are based in West
• And Chris's service to our country did not end when he took off the uniform.
• They have a great idea, they have a great service, but the problem is they don't understand the rules

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• And it's a public service, so they were getting, you know, their rent was very low.
• , appropriating additional monies to the Office of Information Technology Services.
• I also use the college for external services from my office.
• He has a record of leadership and long-standing commitment to public service.
• He has a record of leadership and long-standing commitment to public service.

Keywords: 989, all

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• receive care services. ...with that I'd be happy to answer questions, members.
• for people who don't need assisted living services.
• We are now in our second year of delivering this service.
• In the meantime, you're not getting paid, and you're still providing the services.
• So all we're saying is, hey, if we're providing the services, pay us.

Summary: The committee first approved the January 28, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bill 1241 for a later hearing because a witness was unavailable. It then took up Senate Bill 1144, which would create an alternative pathway for veterinary technician certification through supervised on-the-job training and board-approved skills standards. Supporters, including the Arizona Humane Society, a high school student in a veterinary program, and other advocates, said the bill would help address workforce shortages, reduce student debt, and improve access to care, especially in rural and low-income areas. Opponents, including the Arizona Veterinary Technician Association and several veterinarians, argued the bill could weaken training standards, increase liability, and create safety risks; the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association ultimately moved to neutral after amendments added supervision and affidavit requirements. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed SB 1144 as amended on a 6-1 vote. The committee next passed Senate Bill 1247 unanimously. That bill would allow a person who does not receive care services to live with a resident in an assisted living center, and would bar the Department of Health Services from imposing requirements on that person that the resident would not face. Supporters said the bill was needed to fix a recent agency interpretation that could force spouses or other companions to separate or pay for services they do not use, and noted a possible floor amendment to extend the same treatment to assisted living homes. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1286, which would extend from 14 days to 60 days the period for veterinary prescriptions and renewals issued through telemedicine. Supporters said the change would improve access in underserved and rural areas and reflect how telemedicine is already used in human medicine, while opponents warned that longer telemedicine prescriptions could delay necessary exams and diagnostics, increase the risk of misdiagnosis, and create animal welfare and liability concerns. After testimony, the sponsor asked that the bill be held for a possible amendment next week, so no vote was taken. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1164, which would allow Medicaid claims to continue under a prior owner’s billing number during a skilled nursing or assisted living facility change of ownership until new enrollment is complete; supporters said this would prevent long reimbursement delays, while Access raised concerns about federal-law conflicts and said it needed advance notice to process ownership changes. The bill passed 6-0 with one member not voting. Finally, the committee passed Senate Bill 1181, which expands CPA licensure pathways by allowing combinations of degree and work experience and updates reciprocity and rulemaking provisions, and Senate Bill 1415, which creates a licensing path for salaried insurance adjusters with out-of-state credentials, subject to an amendment clarifying exam and employment requirements. Both bills were supported as workforce and mobility measures, and both were reported out of committee on unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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• The service that we provide to growers through the water quality education program, we also, certainly
• The service that we provide to growers through the water quality education program, we also, certainly
• Agricultural land demands almost no services.
• Agricultural land demands almost no services.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
• transition temporarily in an advisory role after Sean starts, and I am grateful for his continued service
• The Oregon State Hospital provides an expansive array of services to those suffering from acute mental
• I mean, is civil commitment the only pathway to those types of services?
• A civil commitment is not the only pathway through those services.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The joint Senate and House Behavioral Health committee met for informational presentations on the Oregon State Hospital and civil commitment, followed by a planned tour of the hospital. Oregon Health Authority and Oregon State Hospital leaders reported that Sean Murphy will become the next permanent superintendent on July 13, with Sarah Castle to follow as permanent chief nursing officer on July 20. They described recent leadership turnover, a major organizational restructure, and efforts to build a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability. Officials said the hospital regained Joint Commission accreditation and CMS compliance, and they highlighted daily safety huddles, incident review processes, stronger escalation procedures, and improved management of seclusion and restraint. Committee members pressed hospital leaders on past prolonged seclusion practices, falls, staffing, and the need for better public reporting; OHA said it is building a public dashboard of key safety and workforce metrics. The committee then heard a civil commitment overview from the Oregon Judicial Department. The presenter explained that civil commitment is a separate legal process from criminal cases, usually beginning with a hospital hold, investigation, court review, appointed counsel, and a hearing within five days. She summarized changes made in House Bill 2005, including revised standards for danger to self, danger to others, and basic-needs commitments, plus a second 14-day diversion option. She cautioned that the new law has only been in effect since January and that it is too early to draw firm conclusions from the data, though there has been a recent uptick in commitments and a decrease in diversions. Testimony from NAMI Oregon and a forensic psychiatrist emphasized that Oregon still relies too heavily on jails and state hospitals because community services, housing, and outpatient supports are insufficient. They argued that the state needs more less-restrictive alternatives, including better use of assisted outpatient treatment or outpatient civil commitment, and more supported housing so people do not cycle between homelessness, incarceration, and hospitalization. A family member described a relative remaining psychotic in jail for more than 120 days before ending up back at the state hospital, urging faster intervention and better collaboration among courts, counties, hospitals, and state agencies. Committee members and witnesses also discussed workforce shortages, the expansion of secure residential treatment beds, and the need for broader system reforms beyond the hospital itself.

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• to absorb up to $9.5 billion annually in new costs, limiting their ability to deliver essential services
• These involve service reductions, delayed capital improvements, and diminished emergency response.
• So as a result, we have local hospitals, clinics, and supportive services that are at severe risk of
• Kristen Alcane, Director of Community Services, City of Palo Alto, in support.
• We believe that the conversations that started this past winter regarding service reductions possibly

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And I bring up this as an example: I have a county service area that has infrastructure that was built
• My only worry is that we are putting so much housing without the preparation of the services that are
• needed to make sure that we have adequate services in place: sewer... ...and their power from Splash
• My only worry is that we are putting so much housing without the preparation of the services that are
• needed to make sure that we have adequate services in place: sewer, sanitation, water infrastructure

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Each month, the number of certified officers changes as veterans retire or otherwise leave service and
• So digital equity includes the accessibility to Internet services, technology, resources, and tools used
• three consortiums, which served as the grantees, then distributed funds to nonprofits delivering services
• The primary grantees would then reimburse the subgrantees providing the digital navigation services.
• 83% consortiums, which served as the grantees, then distributed funds to non-profits delivering services

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard three State Auditor’s Office performance audits: implementation of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act, Washington’s digital equity planning, and the Department of Commerce’s Digital Navigator Program. In the law enforcement training audit, the State Auditor found the Criminal Justice Training Commission had developed most required training content but had not developed all required topics, lacked a systematic project management approach, and had weak tools to ensure participation and compliance. Auditors said most officers had not completed the required 40 hours, patrol tactics training was a major bottleneck, and the Commission’s reporting did not clearly show statewide compliance. The Commission said it generally agreed with the recommendations and had begun implementing some changes. Committee members raised concerns about staffing, liability, incentives, and whether the law had enough enforcement “teeth.” In the digital equity audit, auditors said Washington lacked a comprehensive, unified statewide plan, a designated leader, and reliable funding for digital equity efforts. They said existing plans were fragmented, with the NTIA-approved plan the most complete but no longer fully funded after federal changes. The State Auditor recommended the legislature establish oversight authority and require a lead organization to coordinate and evaluate statewide digital equity efforts and develop a unified plan. The Department of Commerce and Office of Equity agreed with the need for clearer leadership and coordination, and a public witness described ongoing coalition and local planning work. Committee members asked about best practices from other states and whether the auditor could provide additional research on coordination models. In the Digital Navigator Program audit, the State Auditor concluded Commerce did not consistently follow core grant-management practices, including competitive award processes, vetting of grantees, clear contracts, performance monitoring, and reimbursement controls. Auditors said Commerce expanded grants without a new competition, lacked adequate documentation and reporting, and paid out millions without sufficient support; they also cited management decisions that overrode staff concerns. Commerce said it had already begun major contract-management reforms, created a new contracts and compliance structure, and was working on risk assessments, documentation standards, and staff training. Members pressed Commerce on accountability, possible recoupment of improper payments, ethics issues, and whether the agency had clear performance metrics for the program. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended after public testimony and committee discussion.

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• Kathleen has lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for others.
• That's such a valuable service that we get.
• That's such a valuable service that we get.
• We need to start supporting the organizations that are providing services and permanent support services
• to individuals who are providing services to individuals that are unhoused.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by roll call vote. Members then spent much of the morning introducing guests, including FFA groups from multiple counties, school officials, chamber leaders, veterans advocates, and other visitors. Several members also used personal privilege remarks to congratulate election workers and candidates following the previous day’s election. The chamber then took up committee reports and several bills. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3239, dealing with the workforce diploma program for adults seeking a high school diploma, was reconsidered after debate over its cost, eligibility, and relationship to other adult education programs. Supporters argued it offers a second chance and better outcomes than a GED, while opponents raised concerns about cost and diversion of K-12 funds. After motions for the previous question and reconsideration, the House ultimately passed HCS HB 3239. House Bill 1772, aimed at easing and encouraging adoptions and foster care permanency by helping cover legal costs and reduce delays, also passed with broad support. The House then passed House Bill 2096, which increases state matching funds for regional planning commissions and updates the statewide commission list, and later perfected House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2740, creating a pediatric disease task force in the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to track research, outcomes, and funding with annual reports and a sunset in 2030. Members emphasized the bill’s accountability and its personal importance to the sponsor and others affected by pediatric illness. House Bill 2422, which raises a recording fee from $4 to $5 to support the Department of Agriculture’s land survey program and adds rulemaking authority for related records and maps, was also perfected and printed after debate; an amendment to redirect the fee increase to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund was offered, discussed, and then withdrawn. The House then recessed until 2 p.m.

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• California has a long-standing commitment to affordable universal service, and these programs have a
• For geography and economics make telecommunications service a challenge to provide.
• $200 just for basic service.
• And for this... ...or even $200 just for basic service.
• for rural Californians so that they have affordable telephone service.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In the definitions for therapy, therapeutic services, you define religious counseling.
• ,</c><00:12:57.720><c> you</c> therapy, therapeutic services, you therapy, therapeutic services, you
• </c> therapeutic services. therapeutic services.
• It relates more to advertising or offering therapy services.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chapter 90 funding helps us not only deliver essential services that people depend on, but also empowers
• our cities and towns to provide the services that their residents need the most.
• Our existing services are reliable, accessible, safe, and resilient as we build a system that's going
• I joined MassDOT after four years of service in the Biden White House, where I advised the President
• I am thrilled to be back in the Commonwealth, continuing my public service in a state that is leading

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4987, the Healey-Driscoll administration’s transportation bond bill financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. Administration officials said the bill would authorize more than $5 billion overall, including $1.2 billion for Chapter 90 over four years, $500 million for accelerated road and bridge repairs, $200 million for MBTA rail modernization and reliability, $200 million for transportation projects supporting housing development, $200 million for a new DCR parkway resilience and safety program, and reauthorizations for federal-aid highway projects, non-federal highway projects, municipal pavement, and Shared Streets and Spaces. They emphasized that the proposal is backed by Commonwealth Transportation Fund revenues, including registry fees, gas tax, and Fair Share surtax revenue, and said it would improve safety, reliability, housing production, and regional equity. Committee members asked about the four-year Chapter 90 authorization, the housing-related transportation funding, federal funding uncertainty, and how the MBTA money would support commuter rail electrification and regional rail. Administration witnesses said the multi-year structure would help municipalities plan and avoid more expensive deferred maintenance, that the housing funds would be flexible for infrastructure needs tied to development, and that the state is pursuing federal grants while relying on state-backed capital financing. They also described process improvements at MassDOT that have reduced project bid-to-notice timelines by 60% and said the rail modernization funds would support locomotive procurement, including battery-electric and Tier 4 diesel locomotives. The Massachusetts Municipal Association and local officials from Sherborn, Conway, and Yarmouth strongly supported the bill, saying the increased Chapter 90 funding and road-mile formula have made a major difference for small and rural communities and that four-year funding would improve predictability, project bundling, and cost savings. They cited local road, bridge, culvert, and gravel-road needs and urged favorable action. A Better City and MAPC also supported the bill but urged the committee to use it for broader transportation policy changes and new revenue tools, including possible reforms to TNC fees, regional pricing, and other funding mechanisms. The committee took no vote during the hearing and adjourned after testimony.

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• imposed on retail sales of most articles of tangible personal property, digital products, and some services
• about a targeted approach to unlock that housing supply on land that already exists, is already serviced
• The remittance is equal to 100% of local sales and use taxes paid for materials, labor, and services
• We are one of the leading providers of social services in Pierce County.
• So in this case, it's the Franchise Tax Board and the Department of Social Services.

Summary: House Finance heard testimony on two affordable housing bills. House Bill 1859 would expand an existing density bonus for housing on religious organization property by lowering the affordability threshold from 100% to at least 50% affordable units, requiring local policies to implement the bonus upon request, and creating a new state and local sales and use tax exemption for qualifying projects with at least 50% affordable units maintained for 10 years. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would help projects on church-owned land pencil out amid high construction and financing costs, while a county association raised concern that the bill would create an unfunded mandate for local planning departments. Several witnesses also asked that homeownership projects be explicitly included, and staff confirmed the exemption would be administered through an exemption certificate. The committee then moved to House Bill 1717, which would authorize cities and counties to create a local sales and use tax remittance program for affordable housing developments. Staff said the remittance would cover 100% of local taxes paid after project completion, with a 50% affordable housing threshold and 40-year affordability requirement, and the sponsor and local government and housing advocates supported it as a flexible tool to reduce development costs. Testifiers generally backed both bills, with some asking for more flexibility on income targeting and clarification on county-city interactions under HB 1717. No votes were taken; both public hearings were closed and the committee adjourned after a separate work session on the Working Families Tax Credit, where advocates urged broader eligibility, higher benefit amounts, and easier access, and a California researcher described data-linking methods used to improve tax credit take-up.

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• accrued benefit today. left active service who weren't retirement eligible who are going to be paid
• For retirees to have 25 years of service, but that age 75 is going to be open to all retirees.
• I may ask for clarification while they're in active service, Madam Chair.
• Working because they love the job they have, or they love service to government.
• We have part-time employees that do get service credit through PARA.

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

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• Ranging from 20% after 5 years up to 100% after 25 years of service.
• And for the entire panel, thank you all for your service as well. We appreciate it.
• We honor all veterans, including our homeless veterans by attending their funeral services.
• Chairman and members of the committee, I'm so grateful to each of you for your service.
• Uh, ESDs provide critical fire protection, emergency medical services across the state.

Bills: SB 4 , SB 23 , SJR 2

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections

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• Three Rivers provides services and operates programs for every stage of life.
• Three Rivers provides services and operates programs for every stage of life.
• These services are not just about housing.
• Now, I work as a customer service associate at Alina Health.
• > at</c><00:10:17.519><c> Alina</c> customer service associate at Alina customer service associate at

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley held a press event ahead of the House floor debate on the housing budget bill, focusing on funding for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP). She described FHPAP as emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance that helps families avoid homelessness, and said the bill reflects a community effort to keep families stably housed across Minnesota, including in rural areas. Jenny Larson, executive director of Three Rivers Community Action, testified that her organization administers FHPAP in a 20-county region and uses it to help renters and homeowners remain housed, maintain employment, and stay in school and community. She said the program is fiscally responsible, estimating it costs about $3,500 to resolve a household crisis versus as much as $45,000 to help a family recover after homelessness. Community members Mierra Allen, Ebony McMillan, and a written statement from Tamita Gaines described how FHPAP helped them avoid or recover from homelessness and maintain stability for their children. The speakers also said the House housing bill includes broader housing investments, including funding for new housing units, housing infrastructure bonds, a challenge fund, and affordable/workforce homeownership initiatives, with attention to greater Minnesota. In response to questions, they said homelessness is not partisan, that current FHPAP funds are depleted, and that local providers use quarterly allocations and advisory committees to prioritize urgent cases. Momanyi-Hiltsley urged support for House File 2298 and said the program was a top priority because of limited funding and the need to prevent families from falling into homelessness.

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• I honor his service.
• We account for that for some contract air services as well.
• It did not include the full trade picture. goods and services.
• exporter of services, but but even if there's a trade deficit in goods and services, goods with Japan
• Thank you both for your service to our nation. Thank you all.

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. military strategy, China military drills, Taiwan, Philippines, North Korea, defense budget, military modernization

Summary: The meeting focused on significant strategic discussions regarding the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and its military posture in the region. Admiral Paparo and General Brunson were commended for their services, with the Chair noting an alarming shift in the balance of power towards China. Key topics included China's aggressive military drills near Taiwan, the increasing coercion against the Philippines, and the need for the U.S. to reaffirm its commitments to its allies in the region. Concerns were raised regarding China's military modernization and its implications for U.S. forces, alongside discussions on North Korea's threats and its burgeoning nuclear capabilities. The committee emphasized the urgent need for military and defense appropriations to counteract these growing security challenges.

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• While incarcerated, inmates have the potential to access healthcare services partially through what the
• It's a more costly way to deliver services. This is the bottom line.
• The re-entry process is an opportunity to provide people with essential healthcare services.
• Which might mean treatment, housing assistance, and other transitional services.
• is due, so I know with your service is a big responsibility.

Bills: HB153

Committee: House Corrections