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• scope of programs including early detection, disease management, financial assistance, clinical research
• including early detection addressing early detection disease management financial assistance clinical research
• relation to, as your, not to have HIPAA violations and all of that, but has the technology and the research

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a range of health care financing bills focused largely on autism services and kidney disease coverage. Committee chairs John Lawn and Cindy Friedman outlined hearing procedures and noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted until each bill is acted upon. They said the day’s bills addressed affordability and access to behavioral health services, provider reimbursement, Medicare coverage for vulnerable patients, and MassHealth eligibility asset exemptions. A major portion of the hearing concerned House Bill 4623, which would recognize board-certified assistant behavior analysts (BCABAs) in the MassHealth reimbursement framework to help address long wait lists for autism spectrum disorder services. Representative Lisa Field and several providers testified that Massachusetts families face long delays for ABA services and that adding BCABAs would expand workforce capacity, reduce costs, and improve access. Wakely actuary Annie Tasman Ewing said a three-tier model could reduce MassHealth costs by up to 6% annually, while Dr. Sandra Beaton and others described severe wait lists and said the bill would allow more families to be served sooner. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House Bill 4425 and Senate Bill 2737, which would allow people under 65 with end-stage renal disease to purchase Medigap coverage. Representative Stanley, Senator Gomez, and advocates from the American Kidney Fund and Dialysis Patient Citizens argued that current law unfairly excludes these patients, leaves them with high out-of-pocket costs, and can delay transplant eligibility because many centers require secondary insurance. Testifiers said the change would help about 846 residents, could cost insurers only a small premium increase, and might reduce Medicaid spending by avoiding asset spend-downs. Committee members asked questions about the existing statutory carve-out and the practical effects on transplant access. The hearing also included testimony on House Bill 4353 and Senate Bill 2587, which would require regular Medicaid rate reviews for ABA services. Providers and clinicians said current MassHealth rates no longer reflect the cost of delivering care, especially with new 2026 policy requirements, workforce shortages, and accreditation obligations. They emphasized that the bills would not mandate a rate increase but would create a data-driven, transparent review process. At the end of the hearing, the chairs thanked participants, invited additional written testimony, and the committee voted unanimously to adjourn the hearing.

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• Wildfire Safety and Risk Mitigation Program and allow the Department... to pursue a partnership to research
• university systems, charging the department with initiating competitive grant program to create and research
• there was such a thing happening at such a high level that we needed a statewide bill but doing the research

Committee: House Emergency Management

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• make sure we thank our House Committee staff, nonpartisan staff, Fiscal Analyst Ken Savory, House Research
• DFL research assistant Sean Haydorn, committee legislative assistants Isabel Anderson, Leah Killian,
• staff committee administrator Mark Knisely, committee legislative assistant Connie Edwards, and GOP research

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• as a means... of educating the public about the condition, calling attention to the need for more research
• It's a condition that's little understood, underreported, and Under-researched and under-reported, and
• Have a conversation, and maybe AgriLife, which already has extensive bee research and probably has a

Bills: HB11 , HB12 , HB21 , HB26 , HB30 , HB33 , HB37 , HB45 , HB210 , HB303 , HB630 , HB879 , HB1041 , HB1188 , HB1261 , HB1318 , HB1465 , HB1535 , HB1593 , HB1778 , HB2559 , HB2596 , HB2692 , HB2703 , HB2712 , HB2742 , HB2809 , HB2890 , HB3012 , HB3526 , HB5061 , HB5092 , HB5238 , HCR92 , SB203 , SB317 , SB393 , SB397 , SB644 , SB731 , SB801 , SB867 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1073 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1250 , SB1310 , SB1359 , SB1444 , SB1483 , SB1705 , SB1782 , SB1861 , SB1897 , SB1944 , SB2023 , SB2043 , SB2082 , SB2133 , SB2215 , SB2309 , SB2497 , SB2532 , SB2549 , SB2566 , SB2617 , SB2639 , SB2696 , SB2717 , SB2747 , SB2751 , SB2790 , SB2797 , SB2799 , SB2841 , SB2850 , SB2857 , SB2891 , SB2919 , SB2928 , SB2994 , SB3051 , SJR34 , SB529 , SB541 , SB693 , SB963 , SB1968 , SB2308 , SB2544 , SB1173 , SB1646 , SB1734 , SB1833 , SB1 , SB17 , SB260 , SB509 , SB1506 , SB1637 , HB1393 , HB2559 , HB26 , HB3012 , HB1593 , HB2607 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB388 , HB879 , HB12 , HB2703 , HB30 , HB2712 , HB2692 , HB1633 , HB1318 , HB685 , HB630 , HB4753 , HB2742 , HB303 , HB198 , HB1535 , HB762 , HB148 , HB1520 , HB5061 , HB2286 , HB1606 , HB1041 , HB132 , HB11 , HB45 , HB48 , HB1261 , HB1465 , HB1778 , HB2596 , HB5238 , HB33 , HB1188 , HB210 , HB1022 , HB1458 , HB5560 , HB1240 , HB1950 , HB2027 , HB2768 , HB2788 , HB2791 , HB3146 , HB3698 , HB3699 , HB1893 , HB3700 , HB4850 , HB4187 , HB1397 , HB4885 , HB4804 , HB3751 , HB3611 , HB2775 , HB2061 , HB2003 , HB1729 , HB1242 , HB791 , HB2029 , HB647 , HB2522 , HB4738 , HB3033 , HB3594 , HB3474 , HB2563 , HB2802 , HCR90 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB128 , SB2043 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB2891 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB2994 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1861 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2799 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2639 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2617 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB1897 , SB1749 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1782 , SB1705 , SB2696 , SB1944 , SB2215 , SB1232 , SB2850 , SB2969 , SB2497 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB781 , HB34 , HB128 , HB130 , HB581 , HB668 , HB677 , HB766 , HB2259 , HB2960 , HB2358 , HB2894 , HB4384 , HB2663 , HB748 , HB793 , HB1193 , HB1734 , HB2340 , HB2350 , HB3104 , HB5180 , HB4739 , HB1584 , HB4344 , HB4238 , HB4219 , HB3806 , HB3805 , HB3804 , HB3803 , HB3229 , HB3228 , HB1922 , HB1522 , HB431 , HB3597 , HB1612 , HB4224 , HB754 , HB1314 , HB2254 , HB2789 , HB3560 , HB4643 , HB1237 , HCR98 , SB3070 , SB835 , SB524 , SB2233 , SB2683

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, disaster relief, tax rates

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• from the DFL side, uh, our CA, uh, who has done an amazing job, Nick Sumolanga, and from our house researcher
• Sumolanga and from our house researcher Sumolanga and from our house researcher uh<00:04:10.000><c> Marley

Bills: HF2434

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• There is robust research showing that project labor agreements can actually increase productivity and
• I can provide robust peer-reviewed research on this with your offices, and I'll leave it with the clerk
• And then, you'll hear about research.

Bills: HB1951 , HB2715 , HB3092 , HB3237 , HB3278 , HB3511 , HB3592 , HB3675 , HB3778 , HB3782 , HB3826 , HB3970 , HB4016 , HB4049 , HB4341 , HB4344 , HB4406 , HB4427

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• would because these big companies... or large organizations may not have the money to do the kind of research
• Congress understood this issue of measurement and they created the Office to have an Office of Economic Research
• that come from the Office and it would be a huge priority, not just because I've been an economic researcher

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Keywords: SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support

Summary: The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.

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• However, according to the institute for women's policy research, Latinas continue to face the largest
• Sharisa Bandla is the Vice President of Government. and research operations at Virgin Galactic.
• Her research is dedicated to improving women's health care and advancing diffusion magnetic recents imaging

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• appropriation as written, I wonder if maybe just something, Representative Hicks, you can talk with House Research
• appropriation as written, I wonder if maybe just something, Representative Hicks, you can talk with House Research
• appropriation as written, I wonder if maybe just something, Representative Hicks, you can talk with House Research

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Prairie View boasts of 16 research centers has 70 degree programs one of the top 10 in the in Texas for
• LeGrand, there is a new focus on a 10-year strategic plan to make Prairie View A&M a premier public research
• And we're more important than the beautiful buildings and the... land and the research we do.

Bills: SJR1 , SB9 , SB40 , SJR36 , SJR1 , SJR5 , SB9 , SB40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, 1185, senate

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• You know, we talk about one of the big research findings in this, Mr. Chairman, is Marzano.
• This is a research-based solution that will strengthen New Mexico schools.
• from the Lannell Foundation, we have been engaged in this project for many years and commissioned research

Committee: House House Education

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• </c> quality control and research office. quality control and research office.
• <01:29:22.560><c> with</c><01:29:22.800><c> your</c><01:29:23.040><c> AG</c> research with your AG research
• Uh, Erin Harbinson, Director of the Criminal Justice Research Institute.
• </c> criminal justice research institute. criminal justice research institute.
• It's to Research Center on Sand Island.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So nationwide, we compared results from last September, which is when we conducted this research, to
• previous research that we had done 10 or 11 years before.

Committee: House Transportation and Defense

Keywords: 989, all

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• with various agencies and veteran programs, and coordinates and develops the Florida Transportation Research
• in partnership with Florida's colleges and universities and state agency Florida Transportation Research

Summary: The Transportation Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up two bills. First, Rep. Owens presented HB 1165, which would allow FDOT to issue a special blinking permit for mobile cranes and accessory support vehicles to travel on and off interstate highways at all hours, subject to local curfews and FDOT conditions such as size limits, mapping, signage, and warning lights. Supporters argued the change would improve flexibility for infrastructure and emergency work and could be safer at night because of lighter traffic and required visibility measures. After one proponent testified, the bill passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. The committee then heard CS for HB 1397, presented by Rep. Abbott, a broader transportation-related bill addressing the aggregate supply chain grant program, small business partnerships, airport and seaport transparency, maintenance priorities, the Florida Transportation Academy, and the Florida Transportation Research Institute. An amendment was adopted to clarify authority for transportation and parking authorities and to protect septic-to-sewer conversion projects from local rules when permits are issued by FDOT and FDEP. During debate, several members raised concerns that proposed repeals could reduce outreach and opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and rural businesses in DOT procurement, and the sponsor said he was willing to work on restoring or clarifying notification language. Despite those concerns, the committee reported the bill favorably, with some members voting no and others indicating support pending further changes before the next stop or floor consideration.

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• Section five defines science-based reading research. That's a new definition.
• Section five defines science-based reading research. That's a new definition.
• Section five defines science-based reading research. That's a new definition.
• Section five defines science-based reading research. That's a new definition.
• of applied research and educational<00:30:54.760><c> improvement.

Bills: HF1388

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• <00:42:22.720><c> is</c><00:42:22.839><c> to</c><00:42:22.960><c> stimulate</c><00:42:23.400><c> research
• </c> intended for is to stimulate research intended for is to stimulate research and<00:42:23.920><c>
• </c> household according to National research household according to National research a<01:17:24.960
• The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a nonprofit research organization, researched energy
• The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a nonprofit research organization, researched energy

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I think there's a lot of research out there that shows the adverse effects of using cannabis and
• And I think there's a lot of research<00:14:47.839><c> out</c><00:14:48.079><c> there</c><00:14:48.240
• ><c> that</c><00:14:48.480><c> shows</c><00:14:49.120><c> about</c><00:14:49.519><c> the</c> research
• out there that shows about the research out there that shows about the adverse<00:14:51.040><c> effects
• think with the fact the federal taxable income question is something that we are in the process of researching

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• for the Center </font> <font color="aaaaaa">for Urban Transportation </font> <font color="aaaaaa">Research
• University of </font> <font color="aaaaaa">for Urban Transportation </font> <font color="aaaaaa">Research
• University of </font> <font color="aaaaaa">South Florida and revises </font> <font color="aaaaaa">Research
• ">materials used on department </font> <font color="aaaaaa">office research isn't s all </font> <font
• </font> <font color="aaaaaa">example of the extensive </font> <font color="aaaaaa">testing and research

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Uh I will have to do a little more<00:24:31.120><c> research</c><00:24:31.440><c> to</c><00:24:31.600
• to double check, but when more research to double check, but when we<00:24:33.520><c> were</c><00:24
• Thomas microgrid research relates to an RDA appropriation from the 2023 budget year.
• The microgrid research helps with a lot of our forward-looking stuff, but I don't see any reason that
• Thomas micro grid research The St.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I will definitely talk with House Research on that.
• So I will definitely talk with House Research on that.
• So I will definitely talk with House Research on that.
• So I will definitely talk with House Research on that.
• I would have to go to House Research, I’m pretty sure, but she can explain, I think, Mr.

Bills: HF1277 , HF812 , HF457 , HF633

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit