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• that generate electricity using de minimis amounts of fossil fuels solely for emergency backup requirements
• The underlying bill allows UTC to waive reporting requirements for affected market customers that generate
• I think that it's going to be a discussion over the interim to look at the CETA requirements.
• I think that it's going to be a discussion over the interim to look at the CETA requirements.
• That is driven by a requirement for clean energy in the state. It's working. It's working.

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on SSB 6269, which updates the Motor Fuel Quality Act by removing the separate definition of alternative fuel and broadening the definition of motor fuel to include gaseous products and fuels used for transportation purposes. The Washington State Department of Agriculture testified that the change would let weights and measures staff test a wider range of fuels, including hydrogen and other clean fuels, and Douglas County PUD supported the bill as necessary to help regulate the state’s first hydrogen fueling station and future hydrogen infrastructure. A question clarified that the bill concerns the purity of the final hydrogen fuel product, not certification of the production process. The committee then received a briefing on three amendments to SB 5982, which expands Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to additional entities. Amendment 170 would remove a requirement tied to affected market customers consuming the same or greater share of non-emitting and renewable electricity for the same end uses; Amendment 171 would exempt electricity used solely for emergency backup purposes; and Amendment 173 would similarly exempt backup generation using de minimis fossil fuels and related load from CETA compliance. Members discussed whether the amendments were needed to protect cogeneration facilities and emergency backup systems, while others argued they could weaken CETA’s clean-energy goals. In executive session, SB 6013 was reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation by a 21-0 voice vote. On SB 5982, Amendment 170 failed, Amendment 171 failed, and Amendment 173 passed. The committee then adopted the amendments into a striking amendment and voted 12-8 to report Substitute Senate Bill 5982 out of committee with a do pass as amended recommendation. Members supporting the bill said it levels the playing field and preserves exemptions for backup power and existing cogeneration, while opponents argued it could undermine CETA and allow continued fossil-fuel use or create loopholes.

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• required to become a CPA.
• She requires 24-hour skilled care.
• He requires quite a bit of attention as well.
• She uses a wheelchair, she requires a feeding tube.
• He requires one-on-one, 24-hour care.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Interchangeable biological products are a subgroup of biosimilars that meet additional FDA requirements
• The bill removes provisions requiring every prescription to contain an instruction on whether substitution
• And the MCOs must meet the requirements by July 1st of 2028. Any questions? Any questions?
• It also does not require new state funding or programs for implementation.
• The idea I've come up with is that we require the carriers to put all biosimilars as preferred drugs.

Summary: The Health Care and Wellness Committee met on February 10 at 8:30 a.m. and heard two bills. On Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5594, staff explained that the bill would expand state policy on biosimilars by allowing health carriers to require patients to try a biosimilar before covering the equivalent brand drug starting in 2027, directing exchange plans to increase biosimilar utilization, and changing pharmacist substitution rules so substitution is generally allowed unless the prescriber says not to substitute. The prime sponsor, Sen. Harris, said the bill would lower costs and noted many other states already allow similar substitution. Supporters from health plans and generic/biosimilar manufacturers said biosimilars are safe, effective, and can save consumers and the system money, while a patient advocate raised concerns that the bill may not guarantee lower out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy counter and suggested preferred formulary placement as a fix. AAM supported the bill with a technical amendment to place biosimilars in the same section as generics and interchangeable products, and the hearing on the bill was closed with no vote taken. The committee also heard Engrossed Senate Bill 5142 on Medicaid network adequacy for post-acute care. Staff said the bill would require the Health Care Authority to adopt network adequacy standards for nursing homes and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, considering community access, regional availability, timeliness, and federal Medicaid rules, with standards due by January 1, 2028 and implementation by July 1, 2028. Sen. Muzzall described it as a follow-up to last year’s bill that would create a pre-approved pathway for patients who are difficult to discharge because continuing care is hard to secure. Testimony from hospital and health system representatives strongly supported the bill, saying patients often remain in hospitals longer than medically necessary because of delays in finding skilled nursing or rehab placements and because single-case agreements are time-consuming and unpredictable, especially in rural areas. Public testimony on SB 5142 was then closed, and the meeting adjourned without any recorded votes or other action.

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• </c><00:25:32.960><c> in</c> prohibition and refund requirements in prohibition and refund requirements
• :28:15.760><c> customer</c> service require that a customer service require that a customer affirmatively
• It requires refunds when investigate.
• </c> transactions required to be refunded. transactions required to be refunded.
• Uh, I I tried to and state requirements.

Bills: HB2227 , HB1775 , HB1560 , HB1642 , HB1647 , HB2003 , HB1640 , HB2198

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: eviction, housing stability, tenant screening, court records, writ of possession, foreclosures, public sale, eligible bidders, housing, downpayment, judicial foreclosure, digital financial assets, consumer protection, financial kiosks, refunds, transaction security, HB1642, Hawaii, cryptocurrency ATM, crypto ATM

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely. The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed. The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• It establishes seed sampling and testing requirements that align with national and international standards
• They also required a mandatory treatment of all brassica seed to prevent black leg disease.
• During rulemaking, the stakeholders agreed that these requirements were actually no longer necessary.
• During rulemaking, the stakeholders agreed that these requirements were actually no longer necessary.
• And the AAPFCO manual sets the labeling requirements and component standards for fertilizer and soil

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• Starting with the first bill on the list, House Bill 2188 is the bill that requires L&I to publish certain
• Amendment 236, by Representative Obras, requires the State Security Guards Industry Standards Board to
• It also removes the requirement for the Department of Labor and Industries to deposit the funds remitted
• The proposed substitute also modifies the provisions regarding utilization review by... ...requiring
• , and it requires the department to implement procedures to reduce... ...and it requires the department

Bills: HB2188 , HB2218 , HB2524 , HB2563

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: transparency, industrial insurance, insurance rate increases, financial disclosure, regulatory oversight, workers' compensation, medical care, healthcare access, employee rights, insurance coverage, security, regulation, employment standards, security guards, industry board, unemployment, electronic notices, compensation, digital communication, order processing

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• The first bill on your executive session list, House Bill 2483, is the bill that requires data brokers
• In addition, it removes the requirement that a person would have had to have received, reviewed, and
• There are two amendments: MOV-590 by Representative Rew requires the owner of a self-service storage
• MOV-608 by Representative Wallin requires the owner of a self-service storage facility to provide an
• And so this requires the owner of a... ...up with you, especially if you're moving, and so this requires

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee met in executive session to review several bills and amendments. Staff briefed House Bill 2483 on creating a data broker registry, House Bill 2477 on limiting claims arising from appraisal reports, House Bill 2274 on the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act, House Bill 2394 on insurance fraud enforcement, House Bill 2624 on consumer protections for unsolicited real estate transactions, and House Bill 2240 on self-service storage rental agreements. Members discussed proposed amendments on narrowing the data broker definition, delaying registration dates, expanding exemptions, clarifying appraisal-related limitations, and revising email and insurance fraud language, but action on HB 2483 and HB 2477 was deferred. The committee then moved HB 2274 forward. Supporters said it was a needed fix after litigation involving misleading commercial emails, while some members noted remaining concerns but wanted to advance the bill before policy cutoff. The committee adopted the proposed substitute and reported it out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-3 vote. HB 2394 was also deferred without action. HB 2624 was reported out with a due pass recommendation after debate over whether the bill’s carve-out for public entities, tribes, and nonprofit nature conservancies was too broad; the vote was 9-6. The committee then adopted two amendments to HB 2240, requiring both email and first-class mail delivery of rental agreements when an email address is provided and extending notice for termination or nonrenewal to 25 days. As amended, HB 2240 was reported out with a due pass recommendation by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned.

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• It's a requirement in statute. There's no reason to have it listed doubly in the rule.
• So what we've done to try to make this rule less burdensome on licensees is to remove the requirement
• So we've stricken that requirement.
• It's a requirement in statute.
• So we've stricken that requirement.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• The bill requires the Department of Children and Families.
• We have which electronic system fathoms and the ability of the managing entities to do this required
• There's no requirement for cooling nation.
• The bill requires an an individualized treatment plan must be re-evaluated.
• I was concerned about the medication requirement within the bill.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The bill requires that the Alabama Department of Public Health is required to develop educational programs
• The bill requires the development of educational materials about postpartum depression, which would be
• Additionally, the bill requires physicians to assess mothers for postpartum depression.
• The bill requires physicians to assess mothers for postpartum depression and refer them to treatment
• The program, as you can imagine, requires waiting long to see if a drug is effective.

Bills: SB191 , HB84 , HB79 , SB132 , HB108 , HB109 , HB110 , HB114 , HB118 , HB120 , HB122 , HB124 , HB126 , HB128 , HB129 , HB131

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: postpartum depression, mental health, Medicaid, screening, education, maternal health, Chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, license renewal, continuing education, election procedures, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, SB132, Alabama, controlled substances, Schedule I

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• that they are like stormwater requirements, for example, things like that.
• Does it require a state law to authorize jurisdictions to choose to do that?
• , and project requirements have gotten more complex.
• You have things that require engaging with intergovernmental partners.
• We recognize that successful implementation requires broad engagement.

Committee: Joint Joint Transportation Committee

Summary: The committee began with member introductions, then heard a presentation on a draft final report studying alternative funding mechanisms for sidewalks and related pedestrian infrastructure. Consultants said current local funding sources are insufficient, with most jurisdictions unable to complete planned sidewalk networks within 50 years. They evaluated four options: a sidewalk utility fee, a modified transportation benefit district sales tax, a new real estate excise tax option, and expanded stormwater fee use for ADA sidewalk ramps. The consultants recommended authorizing the modified TBD sales tax and new REET option, considering a sidewalk utility despite legal uncertainty, broadening any authorization to all pedestrian improvements, and not pursuing the stormwater fee option. Members asked about legal authority, fairness, revenue adequacy, and whether jurisdictions had been consulted; the presenters said state enabling legislation would likely be needed for a sidewalk utility and that fairness could be defined either by direct benefit or by need. The committee then received an update on the 2025 assessment of city transportation funding needs. The consultants reported that city transportation revenues have grown in some local and federal categories since 2019, but state revenues have remained relatively flat and smaller cities are especially affected by declining fuel tax revenues and limited tax bases. They estimated annual city transportation needs at $4.25 billion, average annual spending at $1.89 billion, and a funding gap of $2.37 billion, larger than in the prior study because of updated data, inclusion of system improvements, and higher preservation costs. Draft recommendations focused on reducing costs and improving efficiency, preserving and increasing state support, and expanding local funding options, including preservation-first spending, a permanent federal fund exchange program, streamlined review processes, better coordination with WSDOT, possible property tax flexibility, and exploration of new local tools. Members raised questions about design standards, the role of density and transit, federal compliance, and whether the report would identify specific consolidation or process changes. The committee also heard a project update on evaluating zero-emission vehicle and electrification programs funded by the Climate Commitment Act. Consultants said they had reviewed roughly 23 programs and projects across seven agencies and were now evaluating options to improve delivery, including process improvements, reorganizing programs, or consolidating governance and administrative functions. Early findings highlighted staffing shortages, duplication and variation across agencies, differing levels of risk, and the challenge of coordinating climate priorities across agencies with other core missions. Members asked about program outcomes, administrative costs, whether some programs should have exit strategies, and how to strengthen the EV Coordinating Council. Finally, WSDOT provided an implementation update on its new public-private partnership authority under SB 5801, saying work is underway to prepare governance, legal, policy, and organizational structures ahead of the January 1, 2027 effective date.

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• This requires 41. All members vote who desire to vote. This requires 41.
• These requirements would be unrealistic to implement before the November election.
• Once diagnosed, most patients only live two to five more years and require...
• Not because medicine requires a new evaluation at adulthood, not because the law requires one, but because
• This requires 41. Thank you. Mr. Alvarez moves a call. Thank you. Pass and retain.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service. After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.

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• The industry operates under continuous monitoring and compliance requirements.
• The energy transition requires stable funding, which oil and gas currently provide.
• they are required for many job and professional employment.
• they are required for many job and professional employment.
• There is no requirement like the nursing compact has.

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM18 , HM21 , HB10 , HB11 , HB12 , HB13 , HB14 , HB31 , HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• </c><00:19:57.280><c> that</c> escalation and no requirement that escalation and no requirement that
• ><c> requiring</c><00:20:43.440><c> clear</c> significant contracts, requiring clear significant contracts
• Each one requires boards to spend more, not less, time with its legal counsel.
• </c> has created a a contract that requires has created a a contract that requires the<01:00:59.760><
• And this would require bids, but like.

Bills: SF1750 , HF704 , HF3479

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
• examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
• examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
• examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
• examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions commending Plymouth on becoming the 451st International City of Peace and honoring the Massachusetts Pain Initiative for recognizing September 2025 as Pain Awareness Month. The House also adopted orders extending reporting deadlines for the committees on Community Development and Small Businesses, Education, Environment and Natural Resources, Health Care Financing, and Telecommunications, Utility, and Energy. The chamber concurred in a Senate referral sending a petition on modernizing permitting for certain transportation loads to the Committee on Transportation. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 for several petitions, including proposals on pipe-fitting exemptions, Hispanic-serving institutions in higher education, and adding bone marrow and organ donation to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. The House then approved a slate of bills for consideration, including measures on gender-neutral election-law language, several Haverhill civil service exemptions, improved headlight safety, a Natick civil service exemption, and a sick leave bank for Aidan Daniels. After suspending Rule 7A, the House gave second reading and ordered several bills to a third reading. It then passed to engrossment local bills concerning the Natick town home rule charter, Rochester governance, and Leicester stabilization funds. On House No. 3392, designating September as PCOS Awareness Month, the House adopted an emergency preamble amendment offered by Representative Walsh and then passed the bill as amended to engrossment. The House also observed a moment of silent tribute requested by Representative Jones for political activist Charlie Kirk, with remarks condemning the killing and calling for civil discourse. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Wednesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned accordingly.

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• Because I believe we provide some services that are not required by the federal government.
• 57.400><c> be</c><00:01:57.480><c> more</c> The legislature has passed some services that are not required
• </c><00:02:18.560><c> by</c><00:02:18.680><c> the</c><00:02:18.760><c> federal</c> are not required by
• /c><00:02:21.840><c> that</c><00:02:22.000><c> are</c><00:02:22.040><c> not</c><00:02:22.360><c> required
• ,</c> some services that are not required, some services that are not required, correct?

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 16 March, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

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• The bill requires technology courses to provide students with an understanding of computer science through
• The bill requires technology courses to provide students with an understanding of computer science through
• The high school computer science course provision does not require such courses to include instruction
• The high school computer science course provision does not require such courses to include instruction
• Right now, the overall general education requirements are 36 credit hours in those specific fields, so

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary considered several items. First, it took up SB 1694 on technology education, which would revise postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction, including computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. An amendment was adopted that shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core requirement and instead required technology-integrated core courses to include digital literacy, AI applications, and related topics such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity where applicable. The amendment also added guidance for high school computer science courses that include AI, emphasizing critical evaluation, limitations, and ethical use. After brief discussion, the committee voted to report CS for SB 1694 favorably. The committee then approved confirmation of the appointments on Tabs 1 through 2 by a single favorable vote. Next, it considered SPB 7038, a proposed committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development covering tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about changes to CIE licensure/jurisdiction and dual enrollment expansion; the sponsor said the bill affects institutions rather than individual courses and is intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment or funding needs. A Florida Dental Association representative testified in information only, urging preservation of the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE oversight. The committee adopted a motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill and then reported SPB 7038 favorably. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• </c><02:51:13.760><c> of</c> 6916 requires individuals convicted of 6916 requires individuals convicted
• ><c> proactive</c> Such egregious actions require proactive Such egregious actions require proactive
• 34.720><c> the</c> Specifically, the bill requires the Specifically, the bill requires the Office<03:
• It is required.
• c> a</c><04:42:03.760><c> sanctions</c> This bill would require a sanctions This bill would require a

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 8, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• That was a bill that required other.
• a</c><01:02:17.440><c> supermajority</c> But when you require a supermajority But when you require a
• </c> adds quarterly reporting requirements adds quarterly reporting requirements from<03:53:30.239><c
• So, a lot of the um reporting requirements that I have in there are the same requirements that would
• same requirements that would be the same requirements that would be produced<03:58:53.199><c> for</c

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That act requires federal agencies to select the appropriate funding instrument through which it will
• The Princeton Group did not consider the results of the legislative session that could have required
• CMS is going to require us to tell them where every dollar is spent.
• Are you requiring that they be part of this to receive funding?
• As I understand the plan that was written, there will be a requirement to support the HIE to be able

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 4 June, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all