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• of every operation. operation. operation.
• </c><00:03:30.840><c> of</c> licensed taxidermist within 48 hours of licensed taxidermist within 48 hours
• </c> spread of CWD. spread of CWD.
• </c> outside of Minnesota. outside of Minnesota.
• </c> of CWD. of CWD.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• For example, 65% of M still live at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
• </c> since 1990 we have helped thousands of since 1990 we have helped thousands of job<00:04:42.240><
• walk through the process of listening to a lot of good workforce opportunities.
• </c><00:09:15.040><c> good</c> process of listening to a lot of good process of listening to a lot of
• :12:23.440><c> interaction</c> we have years of of interaction we have years of of interaction experience

Keywords: 1183, house

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• One is if you have a lack of air monitoring, say, in the first 12 to 18 hours of a fire, what does that
• Within 48 hours of a proclaimed state of emergency, health plans Within 48 hours of a proclaimed state
• Operations had to shift and were pressured by the impact of staffing from the fire.
• Within 24 hours, more than 50% of our 4,000 employees were evacuated from their homes.
• I am a data conversion equipment operator one in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee held an informational hearing on the health impacts of wildfires and the effects on health care systems and access to care. The first panel focused on public health consequences, with testimony from UCLA and UCSF physicians, a community organizer, and an Altadena recovery leader. Witnesses described acute and long-term physical harms from wildfire smoke and ash, including asthma and COPD exacerbations, cardiovascular and stroke risks, pregnancy impacts, infection risk, and possible added hazards from lithium-ion battery fires. They also emphasized mental health effects such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, “firebrain,” and the need for psychological first aid, trauma-informed community networks, and youth-focused resilience programs. Community advocates stressed that Latine, Indigenous, undocumented, and Black communities face disproportionate harm because of language barriers, unsafe work conditions, lack of insurance, and exclusion from disaster aid, and they called for stronger language access, worker protections, permanent disaster relief, and better outreach. Committee members asked about air monitoring, masks, wind events, lithium-ion batteries, and how to reach communities with translation and emergency information. Panelists said AQI is useful but incomplete, that N95s help for smoke but P100 masks are needed for ash/asbestos exposure, and that communities should be warned to stay indoors and avoid windy dust-ups after fires. They also discussed the importance of building relationships during non-emergency periods, using text alerts and trusted community organizations, and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate information. Several members and witnesses highlighted the need for more research on long-term health effects, especially for people with chronic lung disease, workers who cannot stay indoors, and residents exposed to repeated disasters. The second panel addressed health care system response and access to care. DHCS and DMHC described emergency flexibilities used during the Southern California fires, including federal waivers, extended Medi-Cal renewal deadlines, reinstated coverage for some disenrolled members, suspension of prior authorization and prescription refill barriers, out-of-network access at in-network cost-sharing, and communication through websites, toll-free numbers, and social media. Hospital and community health center leaders described major operational strain: emergency room surges, canceled surgeries, dialysis disruptions, staff displacement, temporary housing needs, and financial losses. Huntington Health and AltaMed reported using incident command systems, temporary care spaces, bilingual and culturally tailored services, mobile clinics, infection control measures, and community health workers to keep care going. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better disaster staffing pools, more flexible facility rules, stronger mental health coverage, child care planning, and statewide coordination for future emergencies; no formal votes were taken.

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• of its citizens.
• death of an elderly woman.
• </c> enhanced penalty of gross misdemeanor. enhanced penalty of gross misdemeanor.
• the safety of its citizens.
• the safety of its citizens.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• She has over 22 years of experience in management and operations, strategic planning, and legislative
• That's not good for education in our state, and it's not good for the operation of our state government
• That's not good for education in our state, and it's not good for the operation of our state government
• Could you tell us what the amount of that is in addition to the general operating budget?
• , Zoom operators up there, Sean, and our secretary's Pablo and Julie, thank you for taking care of us

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayers and pledges, and several procedural announcements, including permission for cameras, a relaxed dress code for guests, and excusing a few senators. Members also recognized numerous guests and honorary lieutenant governors, and discussed a planned bolo tie contest tied to New Mexico tradition and state history. The chamber then moved to business, including the confirmation of Anna Silva as Secretary of the General Services Department. The confirmation drew broad support from senators on both sides, who praised Silva’s long career in state government, her management experience, and her work on major projects such as the executive office building, procurement reforms, and facilities management. After debate, the Senate voted unanimously to confirm her appointment. Silva’s family and guests were recognized from the floor after the vote. The Senate then took up House Bill 2 and 3, the state budget. Senator Muñoz presented the Senate Finance version as a balanced budget with about $11.1 billion in spending, 27% reserves, recurring investments in health care, early childhood, public safety, education, roads, housing, and economic development, and targeted nonrecurring spending for items such as water, universities, and innovation sectors. Supporters emphasized affordability, teacher health insurance parity, medical residency funding, rural and community investments, and public safety funding. Critics raised concerns about the size of the budget, the late availability and complexity of the bill, the removal of a proposed 1% pay raise for state employees, and whether spending priorities and education dollars were being allocated effectively. No final vote on the budget was shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• ><c> as</c> required 48 hour notice of final form as required 48 hour notice of final form as required
• Members were reminded of the 48-hour notice for the measure.
• Members were reminded of the 48-hour notice for the measure.
• in statute there's two operative pieces of that definition.
• pieces of that there's two operative pieces of that definition.<01:33:05.280><c> The</c><01:33:05.520

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• of its operational impact.
• each way just for one hour of visitation.
• workers have been held to part-time hours just out of reach of employer-sponsored benefits.
• The vast majority of these civil confinement facilities are privately owned and operated.
• The vast majority of these civil confinement facilities are privately owned and operated.

Committee: Senate Health

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1377, a bill on medical exemptions for school immunizations. The author and supporters said the measure was a narrow reform to restore physician discretion and reduce what they described as chilling effects from audits and license discipline; opponents from pediatric, medical, public health, and school groups argued the current system already works, protects against fraudulent exemptions, and should not be weakened. Committee members debated the data, the number of exemptions reviewed or revoked, and the effect of the proposed amendments. The bill was amended in committee, but because there was no quorum it was not formally voted on at that time. The committee then heard SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, which would create a statewide inspection and compliance framework for large private detention facilities. The author and supporters described severe conditions in immigration detention, including denial of medication, unsafe food and water, and lack of oversight, and the bill was presented as a response to those abuses. The California Hospital Association raised concerns about duplicative regulation and overlapping standards, but said it was continuing to work on a solution. The committee discussed constitutional and jurisdictional issues, and the bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Judiciary with a 5-0 vote placed on call. Next, SB 1089 was heard, proposing expanded access through CalPERS and CalRX to GLP-1 medications for chronic weight disease and diabetes prevention. The author and supporters from the American Diabetes Association and medical groups argued the drugs are effective tools to prevent type 2 diabetes, reduce long-term costs, and improve health equity, while the author also shared personal experience with weight loss and medication access barriers. There was no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement with a 5-0 vote placed on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 1221, dealing with Murphy conservatorships for people found not guilty by reason of insanity or otherwise under criminal-mental health conservatorship. Supporters, including prosecutors and psychiatrists, said the bill addresses a gap created by a court decision and would improve public safety and placement decisions for a small population of high-risk individuals. Opponents from county behavioral health and disability rights groups warned it would turn a civil process into a quasi-criminal one, expand district attorney involvement, and disrupt bed prioritization and least-restrictive-placement principles. The discussion centered on the scope of the bill and its amendments, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• Showing our grounds, while most people think of the Rose Bowl itself, we actually operate close to 300
• Within an hour of the Eaton Fire starting, we became the home to the response to the Eaton Fire.
• All of these systems are operated on something called a Games Route Network, which is a system that we
• We're not going to have time for questions, unfortunately, because of how late the hour is.
• Additionally, we're focused on the Games-time operational waste, and a lot of this comes down to our

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, focusing on infrastructure, transportation, sustainability, ticketing, community benefits, and legacy planning. LA28’s Joey Freeman reported on overall progress, including new soccer venues across the country, strong ticket demand, a volunteer program launched early, $2.5 billion in corporate sponsorships, and recently enacted state laws to support route networks, temporary infrastructure, medical staffing, and EMS coordination. He also said LA28 is sponsoring AB 2436 to extend in-state tuition eligibility for Team USA student-athletes training in California. Members pressed LA28 heavily on ticket affordability and access, saying the local presale and low-cost ticket rollout had not met community expectations. Several senators asked for clearer numbers on how many tickets were available, how many were under $100, and how community ticketing would work, with concerns that nonprofit distribution could still miss low-income residents. LA28 said $28 tickets were offered, roughly 500,000 low-cost tickets were placed with local residents during the presale, and a community ticketing program seeded by philanthropy would provide free tickets through nonprofits. Senators also raised concerns about gender parity data, security funding, and whether federal support would remain stable. Mayor Karen Bass said the city’s theme is “Games for All” and emphasized that Los Angeles wants the Games to benefit every neighborhood through small-business contracting, cultural programming, and lasting infrastructure. She described city-run small business summits, a broader Cultural Olympiad effort tied to murals and neighborhood storytelling, and watch parties and fan fests as free community alternatives. Bass also requested state help speeding approvals for key public-land improvements, allowing mutual aid for law enforcement without a state of emergency, and addressing freeway trash and encampments that could affect access to venues. Members asked for follow-up on those requests, including details on permitting, Caltrans coordination, and business participation. The final panel began with an infrastructure presentation from Councilmember Paul Krekorian, who said the Games are a no-build, transit-first event and outlined requests for street and sidewalk improvements, accessibility upgrades, energy and charging infrastructure, a joint operations center, active transportation projects, and cleanup of Caltrans rights of way. He argued the Games could generate $18 billion in economic output, support 90,000 jobs, and produce at least $700 million in state and local tax revenue, while also leaving behind permanent community benefits. He closed by pointing to Los Angeles’ history with the 1932 and 1984 Games as evidence that the city can deliver a successful and financially positive Olympics.

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• Um, the first bullet on slide four is just that: our operational need of having a quality array of services
• Um, the first bullet on slide four is just that: our operational need of having a quality array of services
• Um, the first bullet on slide four is just that: our operational need of having a quality array of services
• </c><02:37:14.479><c> of</c><02:37:14.720><c> of</c> very significant in our operation of of very significant
• in our operation of of our<02:37:15.520><c> success.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So the lodgers pay $18 a night; that generates about 50% of the operational capital.
• So the lodgers pay $18 a night that generates about 50% of the operational capital.
• But it used to be 18% of our operating costs, and now it's 11%.
• We bring the full operational picture to them, all of the funding that we deploy to operate the centers
• We currently own and operate around 3,200 units of rental housing at over 60 sites, with about 25% of

Summary: The committee held an outcomes review hearing on AB 457 and related farmworker and rural housing policy, with members and witnesses discussing whether recent streamlining laws are actually increasing production. Chair Haney, Assembly Members Soria and Pellerin, and others described the purpose of AB 457 and its predecessor bills AB 1783 and AB 3035: to make farmworker housing easier to build through ministerial approval and other reforms. Witnesses emphasized that farmworkers face severe overcrowding, high rents, long commutes, and limited access to housing in both rural and coastal agricultural regions. The first panel focused on practical barriers and local models. Napa County described its county-owned farmworker centers, which provide nightly lodging, meals, and services, funded by lodger fees, a grower assessment, and state support. Testimony stressed that these centers function as navigation hubs rather than permanent housing, and that stable, inflation-adjusted operating funding, language access, transportation, and local set-asides are critical. United Farm Workers urged that local farmworkers be prioritized over H-2A workers and warned against displacing long-term resident workers. Several witnesses said the biggest barriers remain infrastructure, land costs, local opposition, and insufficient subsidy rather than approval streamlining alone. The second and third panels addressed AB 457’s implementation and broader state funding issues. Santa Clara County said the bill could help on a county-owned Gilroy site, but financing remains the main obstacle. Self-Help Enterprises said AB 457’s expanded geography and project-size rules may help future sites, but rural projects still struggle with water, sewer, and environmental review costs, and with the state’s Super NOFA process, which tends to favor deeper-income projects that do not match farmworker household incomes. HCD reported that CERNA and other programs have increased farmworker housing production in recent years, but witnesses argued that rural regions still receive too little funding, that infrastructure dollars are too fragmented, and that more rural-specific set-asides, local funding incentives, and predictable allocations are needed. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Current law, 1 to 9 miles an hour over the speed limit is a warning first, then you get a ticket of $40
• Uh, in Judiciary a while ago now, we adopted, I think, five different amendments reflecting hours of
• </c> megawatt hour uh or a megawatt of megawatt hour uh or a megawatt of capacity<02:42:04.479><c> to
• The bill requires specific pollution control systems to be installed and operated regardless of cost,
• The bill requires specific pollution control systems to be installed and operated regardless of cost,

Keywords: 981, all

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• This legislation would create a crime of aggravated installation or use of tracking devices or tracking
• risk protection orders to require that the clerk of circuit court transmit the operative paperwork to
• This amendment, 780792, revises the language of the bill simply to reflect that the six-hour requirement
• I have Jason Welty with the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation waving in support.
• That was back in May of 2024.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. The committee first heard SB 1168 by Senator Leek, which increases the penalty for unlawfully installing or using a tracking device or app on another person’s property when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; an amendment broadened the bill to cover both furtherance of and commission of such crimes. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then approved SB 1286 by Senator Grall, clarifying that parents allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities like biking, walking, or playing outside does not by itself constitute child harm or neglect unless the conduct is reckless and endangers the child. That bill also passed without opposition. The committee next took up CS for SB 1198 by Senator DiCeglie, creating a new statute addressing fraudulent use of gift cards and setting penalties and guidelines for such conduct. Several organizations and businesses, including AARP, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Walgreens, and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 774 by Senator Wright, which requires clerks of court to electronically transmit certain involuntary mental health, substance abuse, and risk protection order paperwork to the county sheriff within six business hours after entry; the bill was presented in response to a fatal delay in serving an ex parte order in Volusia County. An amendment clarified the six-hour requirement applies to business hours, and the bill passed unanimously. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 806 by Senator Yarbrough, which clarifies that the Florida Attorney General is the exclusive public official with standing to assert the rights of qualified beneficiaries in Florida charitable trusts. Senator Ruson raised concerns about whether the bill could limit out-of-state attorneys general and potentially affect litigation over trust distributions, but said he would support the bill while continuing discussions before Rules. The committee adopted the bill and it was reported favorably. Senator Simon later asked to be recorded in support of SB 1168 and SB 1286, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• a certain number of years of any resident of the state of Florida that also are eligible for that tuition
• It's one of the factors. What's the minimum wage in Florida right now? $13 an hour?
• now, even at $10 an hour, those illegal immigrants inside the state of Florida are earning $3 million
• of illegal detainees in the state of Florida.
• of the Senate, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the Senate

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee took up SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. Gruters described the measure as a broad crackdown on illegal immigration that would replace a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, create a $250 million grant program for local law enforcement, fund additional Department of Agriculture interdiction staff and facilities, expand pretrial detention for certain unauthorized immigrants, increase criminal penalties, require more cooperation with ICE, and eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. He and supporters framed the bill as a way to support law enforcement, deter illegal immigration, and align Florida with federal enforcement efforts. Committee questioning focused heavily on the bill’s education, detention, and enforcement provisions. Senators pressed Gruters and Fine on why the bill did not address employer sanctions or E-Verify, whether the tuition changes would affect students who had grown up in Florida, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, and whether the bill would create practical burdens for prosecutors, jails, and local officials. Gruters said he was open to working on E-Verify in regular session but not to amending this bill, and Fine argued the tuition repeal would apply to undocumented students who had qualified under existing law. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified in support, saying ICE bed capacity was still insufficient and that county jails needed more resources to honor detainers. Mark Schlachman of FSU Law offered historical context, noting prior state-federal cooperation efforts and warning of unintended consequences, while several public witnesses opposed the bill as unconstitutional, costly, and harmful to immigrant families and the economy. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Florida Policy Institute, AFL-CIO, and immigrant advocacy groups argued the bill would invite litigation, encourage racial profiling, harm the workforce and higher education, and punish law-abiding immigrants and their families. They emphasized that immigration is a federal matter, that K-12 education must be provided regardless of status, and that removing in-state tuition would reduce access to college and hurt Florida’s economy. Some speakers urged the committee to grandfather current students if the tuition waiver is repealed. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote reflected in the transcript provided.

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• They remain committed in all regions to providing an equitable number of operating hours to syringe litter
• They are committed in all regions, though, to providing an equitable number of operating hours to syringe
• </c><05:14:39.440><c> of</c> replaced with a a full eight hours of replaced with a a full eight hours
• ><c> of</c><05:14:45.040><c> operating</c><05:14:45.600><c> hours</c><05:14:46.080><c> to</c> equitable
• number of operating hours to equitable number of operating hours to syringe<05:14:46.878><c> litter<

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Texas Trucking Association, and of course to be with Bob Williams and Bob's House of Hope, which of course
• Bob's House of Hope.
• He's just an example of the thousands of drivers that John spoke about. I appreciate you.
• And Landon runs all the day-to-day operations, and he's put together a team of top professionals so that
• And Landon runs all the day-to-day operations, and he's put together a team of top professionals so that

Bills: SJR36 , SB2

Summary: Texas senators, representatives, the Texas Trucking Association, DPS, and Bob’s House of Hope held a Capitol press event focused on human trafficking awareness, with an emphasis on the often-overlooked trafficking of boys and young men. Speakers said Texas remains among the worst states for stopping trafficking and argued that public awareness must expand beyond the common assumption that victims are only girls and women. Several participants described trafficking as modern-day slavery and stressed that it affects people across all backgrounds, including in border and highway communities. The event highlighted a new awareness campaign in partnership with the trucking industry, including decals and posters to be placed on trucks statewide to encourage drivers and the public to “see something, say something.” Texas Trucking Association leaders said the industry’s large statewide footprint gives it a major role in spotting suspicious activity and educating drivers. Bob Williams of Bob’s House of Hope said his organization opened the first U.S. safe house for sex-trafficked boys and young men and cited studies suggesting boys may make up a substantial share of trafficking victims, though the problem is underreported. Lawmakers and DPS officials said the state should continue giving law enforcement more tools to combat trafficking and praised the partnership with private industry and victim services. No formal vote or legislative action was taken at the event; the main action was the launch of the awareness campaign and the public rollout of the truck decals, with participants posing for photos with the first truck carrying the new messaging.

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• of a special<01:17:23.840><c> operations</c><01:17:24.480><c> group</c><01:17:25.280><c> in</c><01:17
• 14,600 hours of lawyer work on this case. that's that's where you are now, trying that's that's where
• c> anyone</c> how many hours of attorney's fees anyone how many hours of attorney's fees anyone want<
• </c> investigator hours were 1,00 1,000 hours investigator hours were 1,00 1,000 hours of<01:30:58.800
• of hours with the mitigation specialist in the case that I was involved in.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• the registered owners of the motorcycle is licensed to legally operate in Arizona.
• Nicole, did you make the positions of the Association of Counties for the assessors?
• communicating with them, which was maybe a half an hour ago, 10 out of the 15 county treasurers have
• It requires that operators of, like, an app or a service clearly and conspicuously disclose to a minor
• So it's kind of a really long amendment that sort of changed the process so that some of the verification

Summary: The caucus reviewed several bills on its calendar, mostly focused on Senate amendments and whether sponsors intended to concur. HB 2114 would alter Motorcycle Safety Fund distributions and motorcycle registration rules, including a Senate change requiring at least one registered owner to be licensed in Arizona; the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2729 would continue several boards and agencies, including the Board of Nursing, Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, Board of Physician Assistance, Department of Economic Security, and Board of Pharmacy; the sponsor also intended to concur. Members discussed two agriculture property inspection bills, HB 2104 and HB 2105. HB 2104 would change rules for agricultural property classification and inspections, while HB 2105 would add notice and reporting requirements for inspections; both had Senate amendments that changed inspection timing and exemptions. Some members raised concerns about county assessors’ workload, opposition from county organizations, and possible inequities and insurance or disaster-related consequences for agricultural property owners. HB 2477, the Arizona Education Savings Plan bill, drew the most discussion. The Senate amendment combined the 529-related provisions with several treasurer-related restrictions and investment rules, and members questioned the policy implications of allowing 529 funds to roll into Roth IRAs. HB 4117 would create or expand criminal penalties for interfering with religious worship, and some members expressed concern about civil liberties and equality issues, while the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2311 would require AI service disclosures to minors and, after substantial Senate amendments, to all account holders in some cases; members asked about effects on schools and government systems, and some noted concerns about the expanded scope and AG enforcement limits. The caucus also heard SCR 1004, which would prohibit photo enforcement traffic programs after December 31 subject to voter approval, though existing programs could continue under certain conditions; law enforcement concerns were noted. SB 1110 would establish a home confinement and electronic monitoring program in the Department of Corrections. SB 1618 would revise the Military Affairs Commission’s membership and duties, but one member objected to adding defense-industry representation and warned about military-industrial-complex influence. The meeting ended with the chair noting that only the bills that had gone through rules were on the agenda and adjourned the caucus.

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• </c> spend most of our time in front of spend most of our time in front of Senator<00:04:05.120><c> fren's
• of energy per kilowatt hour.
• </c> backlog of Maintenance there is now of backlog of Maintenance there is now of course<00:54:29.040
• Minnesota and you know not all of us of Minnesota and you know not all of us of course<00:58:12.359><
• If somebody volunteers 40 hours, maybe we can put an equivalent of, if it's all volunteer, you can put

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• director of the board of respiratory director of the board of respiratory care. care. care.
• over the course of of a much tomatoes over the course of of a year
• </c> some of the home education and some of some of the home education and some of the<00:21:05.679><
• </c><00:27:15.600><c> 45</c> of our citizens under the age of 45 of our citizens under the age of 45
• </c> capable of taking care of real trauma. capable of taking care of real trauma.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled several referred administrative regulations, including a package from the Board of Respiratory Care described as a substantive housekeeping update to its regulations and incorporated materials. There were no questions from members, and the committee also heard from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, which was present in case questions arose but did not require action. Members then took up an amendment to the state health plan for facilities and services, specifically 900 KAR 5:02. Wesley Duke explained that a previously proposed criteria related to mega-voltage requirements, originally suggested by the Kentucky Hospital Association, was now being removed because the association no longer considered it necessary. The committee moved to accept the agency amendment, with a motion and second, and approved it without opposition. The committee next considered Senate Joint Resolution 23, a “food is medicine” resolution sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer. Supporters from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Hospital Association described the initiative as a voluntary, statewide effort already adopted by 52 hospitals, aimed at improving patient health while supporting Kentucky farmers and local food systems. Members discussed access to healthy food, grocery-store availability, school nutrition, and the need to reduce barriers to local procurement; the resolution was adopted unanimously after a roll call vote, with one senator briefly explaining a late vote due to weather. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 12, which would allow mid-level practitioners to serve as the leader of a Level IV trauma center under physician direction. The sponsor and witnesses from Appalachian Regional Healthcare argued the change would help address rural trauma-care shortages, align with national standards, and improve access without changing scope of practice or other trauma-center requirements. Several members raised questions and comments about rural access, liability, costs, and the broader health impacts, but no vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• In 2024, Stanford University School of Medicine published a study of special operations veterans receiving
• Medicine published a study of School of Medicine published a study of special<00:22:02.080><c> operations
• It's a very difficult procedure of 12 to 24 hours of vomiting, but at the end of it the neurology of
• They're investing $50 million in an ibogaine initiative. difficult uh procedure of 12 to 24 hours difficult
• uh procedure of 12 to 24 hours of<00:29:32.080><c> of</c><00:29:32.559><c> vomiting</c><00:29:33.200

Keywords: MS House Floor - 21 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all