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• And as I mentioned earlier, the commission voted to recommend a modification.
• recommend a modification. recommend a modification.
• Potential modifications to increase efficiency or effectiveness: We did not identify any potential modifications
• modifications to increase Potential modifications to increase efficiency<01:04:48.559> or<01:
• and the details of that modification and the details of that will<01:07:28.559> be<01:07:28.720

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1238 makes Some modifications to the charging requirements for assault and battery involving
• Senate Bill 1733 makes a couple of requirements or modifications to the reporting requirements for school
• This makes some modifications to drug court eligibility. You have questions?
• Bill 1256 makes a couple of modifications for the interlock process for individuals who are on bail rather

Bills: SB137, SB1216, SB1226, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1733, SB1921

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB 1216, drug court, drug courts, Oklahoma drug court, eligibility, substance abuse treatment, addiction, diversion program, criminal justice reform, probation violation, revocation, intermediate revocation facility, plea agreement, speedy trial waiver, preliminary hearing waiver

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• Home care licensing surveys and investigating fine modifications are included in the DE.
• This relates to a modified version of Senate File 4279, congregate care modifications.
• <00:15:30.520> and investigating fine modifications and investigating fine modifications and
• Uh, congregate care modifications. 79. Uh, congregate care modifications.
• I believe the other part of the bill made modifications to fines.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• feedback from some agency feedback that I believe would streamline some of the rule changes and modifications
• So, while you're up there, on the very last page, on page five, almost the very last section, the sentence
• almost the very last section, the almost the very last section, the sentence<02:01:24.639> of<
• 25.119> five,<02:01:25.760> um,<02:01:25.920> it<02:01:26.239> says, sentence
• of page five, um, it says, sentence of page five, um, it says, uh,<02:01:28.480> -5<02:01:29.360

Bills: HB20, HB2612, HB2404, HB2459, HB2194, HB1880, HB2284, HB1969, HB2458, HB1546, HB2161, HB1721, HB1641, HB2137, HB1782, HB2360, HB1965, HB1897, HB1513

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, mortgage, debt, secured transactions, real property, Hawaii Revised Statutes, cooperative associations, electric utility cooperatives, agricultural cooperatives, mutual help, food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 20, which would create a lava zone insurance subsidy/fund. The Insurance Division opposed the bill, arguing that lava zones 1 and 2 are the highest-risk areas, that a subsidy would not reduce the underlying risk or loss costs, that it could invite similar subsidy requests for other hazards, and that the bill may conflict with HICV by diverting funds from the CRF. Members discussed the lack of authorized homeowners insurance in those lava zones, the role of HPIA and the surplus market, and the difference between the proposed lava-zone subsidy and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. The chair noted 37 submitted testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on HB 20 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2612, relating to mortgages, which would clarify that a mortgage does not exist independently of the debt it secures and is not independently enforceable from that debt. The Hawaii Credit Union League and Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill, while several individuals testified in support, arguing it would restore Hawaii’s long-standing lien-state rule and prevent so-called “zombie mortgages” after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s White decision. Supporters said the bill would protect borrowers from delayed foreclosures and predatory lending practices, while opponents and the Insurance Division emphasized that foreclosure actions still require proof of standing and possession of the note, and that lenders generally pursue foreclosure without seeking deficiency judgments. Committee members questioned the Insurance Division about how the current market works, whether lenders could wait out the statute of limitations and then foreclose only on the mortgage, and whether equitable tolling or later defaults could allow refiling. The division said it is still trying to attract authorized insurers back into the lava-zone market, but has seen little progress. No vote or final action on HB 2612 was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• I have heard from people in a wing of my party that there are concerns about the ...” of sentences, uh
• to clarify the of sentences, uh to clarify the legislative<00:30:42.960> intent<00:30:43.440>
• . sentences. sentences.
• I added that sentence they should consider. It doesn't tell them to do it.
• Would you accept a modification of the amendment to change up to four to up to three?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes. Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion. The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.

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• Similarly here, you could add that sentence that indicates it's the intention of the legislature that
• you<00:57:43.119> could<00:57:43.359> add<00:57:43.599> that<00:57:43.920> sentence
• <00:57:44.720> that you could add that sentence that you could add that sentence that indicates
• to an interest in evaluating the Business Council's charge, performance, and opportunities for modification
• Next letter, please. modification. modification.

Keywords: 916, all

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• This ensures that future modification proceedings have clear guidance when evaluating past modifications
• overcome by a clear and convincing evidence standard in the chapter of the family code governing modification
• after the existing fraudulent lend statute under 51.901 of the government code, but with necessary modifications

Bills: SB 302, SB 1335, SB 1734, SB 1760, SB 1975, SB 2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• So, I'll just reread what the sentence would read if you adopt this amendment.
• The sentence on lines five and six would read: It is the policy of the state to recognize the innate
• I<01:43:26.080> really Counsel restated the oral amendment: On lines 5 through 6, the sentence
• Senator Johnson Stewart, I appreciate your bringing this back, and with some modification I'll accept
• Motion prevails. modification I I'll accept it as a modification I I'll accept it as a friendly<02:10

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• don't mean to lie on the record there, but I don't think those words have all ever been said in a sentence
• don't mean to lie on the record there, but I don't think those words have all ever been said in a sentence
• Uh, the modification to your bill was we're not saying that we want to file a police report in every
• Uh, the modification to your bill was we're not saying that we want to file a police report in every
• Uh, the modification to your bill was we're not saying that we want to file a police report in every

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <02:15:38.080> uh<02:15:38.400> rate<02:15:39.160> um Modification uh rate um Modification
• Experience modification rates ratings Experience modification rates ratings are<02:17:22.880> actuarial
• > an<02:17:49.200> EMR, experience modification rating, an EMR, experience modification rating
• Looking at slide seven, just kind of explains the experience modification rating.
• explains the experience modification explains the experience modification rating.<02:26:50.040><

Keywords: 916, all

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• Members, this is the implementing bill that makes modifications to statutes to conform laws to our GAA
• HB 255, Dexter's Law, creates a sentencing multiplier for aggravated animal cruelty cases.
• HB 255, Dexter's Law, creates a sentencing multiplier for aggravated animal cruelty cases.
• In current Florida law, aggravated animal cruelty is a third-degree felony, scoring 28 sentencing points
• , which is the Is a third-degree felony, scoring 28 sentencing points, which is the minimum for jail

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then adopted the special order report and moved into a series of budget-related bills. The chamber first took up HB 5011/SB 2506 on environmental resource management and natural resources funding, where Democrats argued the bill would reduce recurring support for the Resilient Florida program, the Florida Wildlife Corridor, invasive species removal, and other conservation efforts. Supporters said the change would shift money from recurring to nonrecurring funding so the Legislature could reassess priorities each year and rely more on private-sector stewardship. After a strike-all amendment and conference posture change, SB 2506 passed 97-12. HB 5013, reducing state-funded property reinsurance reserves, passed 108-0, and HB 5501, redirecting documentary stamp tax distributions from housing and transportation trust funds into general revenue, passed 82-26 after extended debate over its impact on affordable housing and transportation funding. The House also passed HB 5015 on state group insurance, which requires DMS to develop a formulary management system and was described as producing significant savings; members raised concerns about prescription access and implementation, but the bill passed 109-0. HB 5201 on state financial accounting and HB 5203 on the Capitol Center both passed unanimously, as did HB 5009, which creates a Florida Accountability Office and reorganizes audit functions. The chamber then passed HB 7031, a major sales tax reduction bill lowering the state sales tax rate and several related rates; supporters framed it as permanent relief for all Floridians, while opponents said property tax relief would be more meaningful and that the sales tax cut would also benefit tourists and out-of-state visitors. HB 7031 passed 112-0. The House then began consideration of HB 501, the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget, totaling $112.9 billion and emphasizing reduced recurring spending and large reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined their budget silos: K-12 education at $20.6 billion with teacher raises, school hardening, literacy, transportation stipends, and security funding for Jewish day schools; health care at $47 billion with full Medicaid and KidCare funding, opioid settlement spending, mental health beds, and senior services; transportation/economic development at $18.5 billion; agriculture and natural resources at $5.8 billion with reduced Everglades spending but continued water, resiliency, and land management funding; higher education at $8.7 billion; state administration at $2.9 billion; justice at $7.3 billion; and IT at $529 million for Florida PALM, FX, and other systems. Members then began questioning the K-12 budget, focusing on FEFP funding, proration, voucher growth, stabilization dollars, mental health and school safety funding, and whether districts would be held harmless under the proposed allocations.

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• The first point is the very first sentence says that you have to be a citizen to vote.
• It specifies that the provisions of this legislation relating to ESA program modifications do not become
• effective if one of the first... ...of this legislation relating to ESA program modifications do not
• SCR 1019, modification, equal rights amendment.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I also wanted to just say a couple sentences about the proposal related to our contracts and the support
• made because we're doing these assessments of this fund annually, we can make adjustments and modifications
• We can, you know, make adjustments and modifications. fund annually, we can, you know, make adjustments
• and modifications as necessary.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee first heard May Revision items for child support, child care, and related human services. The Department of Child Support Services described two technical adjustments, which the LAO said raised no concerns. The Department of Social Services then walked through child care proposals, including a shift in how federal and Proposition 64 funding reductions would be absorbed, a 2.01% COLA, disaster-related child care infrastructure grants, an increase in in-contract administrative support costs for alternative payment agencies, reversion of prospective-pay implementation funding after a federal rule change, a one-time allocation to cover the first quarter of Cost of Care Plus payments in the next fiscal year, reappropriation for existing infrastructure grant closeout work, and estimates of unspent child care funds. The department also outlined trailer bill language on a single rate structure, site safety and emergency procedures, CalWORKs child care data sharing, and child care oversight. The LAO recommended that the Legislature seek more justification for shifting reductions from General Child Care to the Alternative Payment Program, noting that CAP reductions affect more slots and that General Child Care has had significant unspent funds. It supported removing prospective-pay funding, but recommended rejecting the administrative cost shift to a percentage-based rate because it could create future General Fund pressure. It also suggested the Legislature review alignment between the disaster grants and the child care infrastructure program. Senators and members pressed the administration on why the budget would reduce child care slots and COLA percentages while the state still has waitlists and unspent funds, and questioned the need for early funding of Cost of Care Plus payments and the move from a flat administrative amount to a percentage. Public commenters, including providers, advocates, county offices, and infrastructure partners, urged full COLA funding, preservation of child care slots, support for prospective pay, and continued investment in child care access and facilities. After a short recess, the committee moved to Part B on health and heard the Department of State Hospitals. DSH presented a May Revision budget of $3.2 billion and described proposals for a central utility plant replacement at Metropolitan State Hospital, an electronic health record implementation, reduced county bed billing authority due to phased-in LPS bed capacity, limited contract exemption authority for online clinical subscriptions, reversion of prior-year unspent operating funds, and a workforce development proposal shifting some costs to Behavioral Health Services Act funds, including support for an additional psychiatric training cohort at Napa. The department also outlined IST-related savings and a trailer bill to remove the sunset on the independent placement panel program.

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• and repairs uh envelopes, modifications and repairs uh to<00:18:04.240> create<00:18:04.720><
• The second item is a lease modification The second item is a lease modification for<00:20:52.720
• <00:22:02.240> And<00:22:02.400> this for the lease modification.
• And this for the lease modification.
• is being reported and this modification is being reported to<00:22:10.559> the<00:22:10.720><

Keywords: Reuploaded tor restore the roll call and minutes approval 0:00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:20 Approval of Minutes 0:00:50 Information Items 0:01:39 Project Rpt from Eastern KY University 0:06:54 Lease Rpt from University of KY 0:11:33 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 0:18:50 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet 0:29:33 OFM – KY Infrastructure Authority 0:38:27 OFM – Debt Issues 0:46:27 Louisville Arena Authority 1:24:30 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the November minutes and received information items on University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts reporting upcoming bond issues with no additional tax levies needed, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues for fiscal year 2026. It then considered an appropriation increase for a University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. University officials said the project is 100% federally funded and will construct a terminal building tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school. Members asked about the relationship to aviation expansion and whether the flight school would be publicly operated; the witnesses said EKU would operate it, public appropriations had already been applied, and student revenue would help offset costs. The committee approved the item by roll call vote. Next, the committee approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for property at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead, Rowan County, for $6.4 million. UK said the property, which includes an 85,000-square-foot facility on 9.6 acres, is directly across from UK St. Clair and was offered by the Rowan County Board of Education after it moved to a new location. Members questioned why the payment schedule was structured as quarterly installments and why the price was below two appraisals; UK said the board requested the arrangement and did not want the full amount upfront, and there was no interest on the purchase price. The committee also approved this item. The deputy state budget director then reported three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Ballard Wildlife Management Area pump station project, Lake Barkley State Resort Park emergency repairs, and Lake Barkley lodge wing exterior repairs. After questions, staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies because bids came in close to available funding. The committee approved the action items, then heard four no-action pool projects: HVAC upgrades at the FFA leadership training center in Hardinsburg, Kentucky School for the Blind’s McDaniel Scoggin building, KSD’s Brett Brady Hall, and a Kentucky State University Shanty Hall renovation for the School of Engineering Technology. Finally, the committee heard two real property items: a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the high per-square-foot cost and whether another county location could be used; CHFS said it maintains offices in every county seat, this lease would replace an existing 1977 office, and the new construction was negotiated down from a higher initial bid. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing space, with renovation costs partly absorbed by the lessor and the remainder amortized over the lease term.

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• We've had, I think, this is the fifth contract modification, either the fifth or the fourth.
• this is the fifth contract modification this is the fifth contract modification uh<00:26:48.080>
• included with this contract modification included with this contract modification uh<00:26:59.279
• This modification was required to meet that increased cost, and it's actually a good problem because
• <00:43:31.640> was they rolled it out this modification was they rolled it out this modification

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the January 14 minutes and then considered a large agenda of contracts, including personal services contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, and Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program items. The chair noted the agenda contained 240 items and emphasized the need for transparency in how contract approvals work. Several items were pulled for questions, while the rest were approved without objection. The first major discussion involved seven contingency-fee contracts for the Attorney General’s office. Committee members asked about the apparent $20 million maximum per contract, and staff explained that the amount was a ceiling, not a guarantee, and that under the statutory waterfall in KRS 45A.717 a $20 million fee would require roughly $355 million returned to the Commonwealth. Staff also said the new batch included some new firms, that these contracts are being handled in 6- to 12-month batches, and that no money had yet been spent from the prior cycle. The committee then approved those contracts. Members also questioned a Cabinet for Health and Family Services training contract, which officials said was needed because Finance provides only Kentucky-specific training, while the outside vendor offers broader procurement and federal-funds training; the committee approved that item. A University of Kentucky capital project contract for the State Capitol exterior renovation was approved after questions about the open-ended date, total project cost, and expected completion, with staff saying the overall project is projected for substantial completion by the end of 2026 and final warranty work could extend into 2027. A DCBS amendment for SSI eligibility determinations for children in out-of-home care was explained as an increase caused by a protest, a reissued RFP, and more children entering care; the committee approved it after discussion of the protest and scoring details. The committee also approved a Transportation Cabinet amendment for an I-71 widening and interchange project in Oldham County after staff explained it was a time extension with no additional funds, though the project had evolved due to traffic changes and now includes an eight-lane bridge design. Finally, the committee discussed two Finance Cabinet facilities and support services amendments tied to the Capitol renovation and juvenile justice facility retrofits. Staff said the Capitol project contract covered the full design team, with completion projected around 2029, while the juvenile justice amendments covered additional design work for McCracken and Breathitt facilities, with final bid documents expected in June or July and construction anticipated to begin in the latter half of 2025. Both items were approved.

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• But there can be multiple reasons as to petition the court to make changes, modifications.
• manipulated into believing that saying... a no to this vaccine was the same as choosing a death sentence
• as the I also just cannot the language would have would be on the bottom of page three the last sentence

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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• assertive community treatment program, with the modification being specific services for the forensic
• Uh the is with it being a modification and not necessarily a new program, where is the money there or
• assertive community treatment program, with the modification being specific services for the forensic
• Uh the is with it being a modification and not necessarily a new program, where is the money there or
• being specific services for modification being specific services for the<00:57:04.680> forensic

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the September 19 meeting minutes and then took up a deferred University of Kentucky personal services contract amendment for guardianship services. UK officials explained that the contract covers court-appointed guardians for patients who cannot make medical decisions and are not eligible for state guardianship, with the work funded by UK Medical Center agency dollars rather than the general fund. Members questioned the large increase in the not-to-exceed amount, the number of cases, the hourly billing structure, and whether there are safeguards to prevent unnecessary costs or reimbursement issues if a patient later has resources. UK said the increase reflects shifting work from a prior firm, anticipated new cases, a move from a monthly fee to hourly billing, and the need for a second firm because one prior attorney died and another firm has had difficulty appearing in court promptly. The committee ultimately approved the contract, while Senator Thomas said he would vote aye but urged future review of attorney fee limits and broader guardianship statutes, which he described as outdated and inconsistent. The committee then deferred three Office of Energy Policy memorandum of agreement items to the November 2025 meeting without objection. After that, it approved the remaining agenda items, including the contract lists and deferred items not separately selected for review. The final major item was a University of Kentucky personal services contract related to fundraising and philanthropic outreach. UK representatives said the contract supports marketing and donor engagement efforts to grow the university’s endowment pipeline and philanthropic support. The transcript cuts off before the committee finished its questions or took final action on that item.

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• these areas under the safeguards look at these areas under the safeguards and<00:54:08.319> modification
• provisions that are set and modification provisions that are set forth<00:54:10.319> in<00:54
• or safeguards when there's modifications or safeguards when there's not<00:54:19.839> a<00:54
• <00:55:22.640> or<00:55:22.880> safeguard the modifications or safeguard the modifications
• to protect its safeguard or modification to protect its employees<00:55:35.920> from<00:55:36.160

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And one of the things that sentencing.
• And the difference is Massachusetts sentencing guidelines are about 300 pages.
• In New Hampshire, what I would call the sentencing guidelines, which is a series of the statutes, 10,
• And the difference is Massachusetts sentencing guidelines are about 300 pages.
• <03:21:59.840> restores and removing that sentence restores and removing that sentence restores

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Bironas metrics CMS has opted to use the definition of a world which is based on the Goldsmith modification
• Nicole Smith modification is the method of surveying population distributions, using census tracks and
• So the investments modifications and revise some instructions.
• based on those that that the state's ronis metrics with population to 5 years of the goals with modification
• use their own definition of a role in this and that didn't have a ball CMS use their own also modification