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• We primarily focus on the energy space. OK, and you're based in Illinois? Illinois.
• It'd probably end up requiring us to reduce our overall Medicaid beds.
• We would probably lack beds statewide.
• We're already short, and we would have an even greater shortage of beds available for our needy seniors

Bills: HB 103, HB 1256, HB1587, HB1632, HB2027, HB2525, HJR88, HJR138, HB103

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

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• WE HAVE 47 BEDS IN THE STATE HOUSES. THE SAFEHOUSES TO INCREASE THE BEDS FROM 33 – 47 LAST YEAR.
• CITRUS HAS 11 BEDS CURRENTLY. THEY ARE WORKING WITH AN EXPANSION MODEL.
• AND STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING THINGS LIKE SELF DOUBT AND THE FEAR OF NOT BELONGING A PROFESSIONAL SPACES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• guarantee for the future generation receiving the bay and whether that's to restore weast or public oyster beds
• is one where if we can, if we can use a type of fertilizer that is less likely to be leached in the bed
• But what it what we do with that, this is a side of a bed of were watermelons are ground and the block
• Bali bodies, including our offer for recharge areas, wetlands and watersheds perpetuation of open spaces

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• then you can't afford to hire new staff to bring those beds back on.
• <00:52:55.240> that<00:52:55.319> you can't have the number of beds that you can't
• have the number of beds that you need<00:52:55.559> in<00:52:55.720> a<00:52:55.960>
• <00:52:58.920> on the staff and so you put those beds on the staff and so you put those beds
• <00:53:04.240> back hire new staff to bring those beds back hire new staff to bring those

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee began with member and staff introductions, including several new members and committee staff. Representative Zach Stevenson, the DFL lead, objected to the day’s presentation, saying he was disappointed the committee was starting with a group he viewed as aligned with Republicans rather than a nonpartisan budget presentation. The chair responded that the committee had a bipartisan agreement and that hearing a different perspective was appropriate. The committee then proceeded to a presentation from economists with the Center of the American Experiment, with questions held until the end. The presentation focused on Minnesota’s budget outlook, arguing that the state faces a structural imbalance and a projected $5.14 billion deficit in the 2028-29 biennium. The presenters said spending has outpaced revenues, highlighted a large increase in general fund spending since 2023, and argued that inflation-adjusted per-capita spending remains above pre-2024 levels through the forecast period. They said the biggest growth areas are E-12 education and especially Health and Human Services, with HHS projected to become the largest budget category and much of its growth tied to Medicaid and long-term care waivers. The presenters also argued Minnesota spends more than most states on welfare and Medicaid, citing comparisons showing the state near the top nationally in spending per person in poverty and in several Medicaid categories. They said some of the HHS growth reflects policy changes from the 2023 session, while other pressures come from enrollment growth, health care prices, federal debt, and an aging population. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting shown.

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• I wanted to also note there were questions about pharmaceuticals and spending in the pharmacy space.
• I had no available beds for new opening. And if you could wrap up your testimony.
• I had no available beds for new opening. And if you could wrap up your testimony.
• And also within three days, I was able to get a wheelchair and get off the bed.
• And also within three days, I was able to get a wheelchair and get off the bed.

Summary: The committee heard a budget oversight hearing on the Department of Health Care Services, focusing first on the overall Medi-Cal budget and a March General Fund loan to cover a current-year shortfall. DHCS said the 2025-26 budget proposal totals $193.4 billion, with Medi-Cal projected at $188.1 billion total funds and $42.1 billion General Fund, driven by higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, managed care growth, and costs tied to eligibility expansions and the COVID-era redetermination unwinding. The department said the $3.44 billion loan was needed to manage cash flow and ensure timely payments to providers and plans, while the LAO noted Medi-Cal’s cash-basis budgeting creates volatility and that more detailed estimates would come with the May Revision. Members discussed federal Medicaid threats, the need for transparency on cost drivers, and the impact of pharmacy spending, long-term care, and immigration-related coverage expansions. The second major topic was family health programs, including California Children’s Services, the continuous coverage unwinding, and opioid settlement fund spending. DHCS described CCS funding methodology changes, ongoing county stakeholder work, and a delayed rollout of CCS monitoring and oversight until July 1, 2025, while county representatives and advocates argued the program is underfunded and asked for more technical assistance and a delay in implementation. On the unwinding, the department explained that federal redetermination flexibilities helped maintain coverage after the pandemic, but the Governor’s budget proposes ending them at the end of June 2025; advocates urged making the flexibilities permanent to avoid coverage losses. For opioid settlement funds, DHCS and Finance said the budget increases funding for naloxone distribution while reducing other harm-reduction spending based on updated settlement revenues, prompting criticism from members and public commenters who argued the change would weaken effective harm-reduction programs. The hearing also included an update on Proposition 35 implementation. DHCS said the voter-approved measure continuously appropriates MCO tax revenues beginning in 2025, with up to $4.6 billion annually available for specified Medi-Cal and provider investments in 2025 and 2026, but implementation depends on consultation with the required stakeholder advisory committee. The department and LAO noted uncertainty about future federal rules affecting the MCO tax after 2026. Public testimony largely supported maintaining Medi-Cal expansions, protecting immigrant coverage, preserving harm-reduction funding, and increasing support for community health workers, pediatric dental care, and CCS county administration. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• CHAIR AND THANK YOU SENATOR GAETZ FOR YOUR WORK YOU ARE DOING IN THIS SPACE.
• FLORIDA, AND THERE PROBABLY ARE IN DOWNTOWN CITIES LIKE THAT WHERE THERE REALLY AREN'T ENOUGH PARKING SPACES
• PARTICULARLY AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND PARKING SPACES.
• TO LIVE, THAT WOULD BE A REASON YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO BECAUSE THERE IS ALREADY NOT ENOUGH PARKING SPACES
• ADDITIONAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS, BUT ADU SAY OVER 500 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It's supply chain issues and inflation, and just kind of permitting regulation in that space—regulatory
• Whether it's in the hyperscaler space or in an economic development world, there is no existing revenue
• Um whether it's in the<00:50:55.839> hyperscaler<00:50:56.480> space<00:50:56.720> or
• <00:50:56.960> in<00:50:57.119> an<00:50:57.280> economic the hyperscaler space
• or in an economic the hyperscaler space or in an economic development<00:50:58.240> world.

Keywords: 916, all

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• To meet that need, NFC must continue to grow its physical space, facilities, and training capacity, and
• And so I had a lot of work in that space.
• I've been very focused at the college on reaching and developing the K-12 space.
• We're currently building 600 new beds.
• We really need to add a significant number more beds to our campus.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a large slate of confirmations and reappointments to boards of trustees for Florida’s colleges, universities, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Chair Harrell opened by emphasizing the importance of trustee appointments to maintaining Florida’s higher education system, and the committee heard brief testimony from each nominee about their background, ties to the institution, and priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, and community partnerships. Several nominees highlighted personal connections to their schools, including alumni status, family legacy, or prior service on the board, while others emphasized experience in business, law, education, health care, or public service. Testimony focused heavily on workforce development and institutional growth. Speakers cited nursing, dual enrollment, applied programs, military and veteran support, broadband access, agriculture, law enforcement, and technical training as key areas for colleges to meet regional labor needs. University nominees discussed research expansion, affordability, strategic planning, and partnerships with industry and government, with Florida Atlantic, Florida Polytechnic, the University of West Florida, and the University of South Florida each described as being in periods of growth or transition. Miami-Dade College, Tallahassee State College, Polk State College, and other state colleges were praised for enrollment, economic impact, and job placement outcomes. The committee also heard from the Florida Prepaid College Board reappointee, who described the program as a long-term promise backed by public trust and reported recent technology and customer-service improvements. After testimony, the committee took up the nominations as a group. One nominee, Drew Weatherford, had withdrawn and was not voted on. The remaining trustees were approved unanimously by roll call and reported favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• In fact, you might actually have empty beds because they can't meet the ratio with qualified people.
• > they<00:27:02.520> can't<00:27:02.880> meet<00:27:03.120> the empty beds
• That I completely spaced that piece of it.
• That I completely spaced that know what?
• That I completely spaced that piece<01:03:08.880> of<01:03:09.000> it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and the protection of women inside those spaces.
• and the protection of women inside those spaces.
• and the protection of women inside those spaces.
• they could feel comfortable that this was a safe space for women.
• they could feel comfortable that this was a safe space for women.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• A recent state audit revealed that Orange County has more beds for...
• A recent state audit revealed that Orange County has more beds for treatment facilities per 10,000 residents
• I just want to thank the author for being a champion in this space.
• Thank you for being a champion in this space.
• significance because we are at a turning point after decades of reductions in the number of psychiatric beds

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long series of health-related bills, with most measures focused on access to care, administrative simplification, and behavioral health. Early items included AB 583, allowing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates; AB 492, requiring DHCS to notify local governments when new alcohol or drug recovery facilities are licensed; and AB 280, which would tighten provider directory accuracy requirements, add enforcement benchmarks, and allow use of a centralized database. Testimony on AB 280 highlighted the harms of “ghost networks,” while insurers and some provider groups opposed the bill as written, arguing it placed too much responsibility on plans and did not fully address provider-side data problems. AB 280 passed on a roll call vote, and several other bills were placed on consent and approved. The committee also advanced AB 636, expanding Medi-Cal coverage for medically necessary diapers for children up to age 21 and lowering the age threshold for access; AB 1041, streamlining physician credentialing with a uniform form and 90-day review deadline; and AB 787, requiring health plans to help enrollees find in-network providers quickly when directories fail. Supporters of these bills emphasized family financial strain, delays in care, and the burden of administrative red tape, while opponents of AB 1041 and AB 280 raised concerns about provider participation, accuracy, and liability. All three measures were approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 4 and AB 29. AB 4 would allow income-eligible Californians to buy Covered California coverage regardless of immigration status, and AB 29 would authorize Medi-Cal reimbursement for community health workers and doulas conducting ACE screenings. Both bills drew strong support from immigrant-rights, health access, and community-based organizations, and both passed on roll call votes, with AB 4 receiving some no votes. The committee also approved AB 416, which would allow emergency physicians to place 5150 holds in certain circumstances; supporters said it would reduce delays and overcrowding in emergency departments, while Disability Rights California and others warned it could increase unnecessary involuntary hospitalization and transfers to locked facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill passed and was sent onward for further consideration.

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• So I just want to thank you again for your leadership in this space and look forward to continuing to
• used to transport skilled nursing facility patients from evacuation shelters to other facilities as beds
• They can find another bed available at a facility that is suitable for their needs.
• the county, like Los Angeles and Pasadena, to take those patients out and transport them to whatever bed
• I appreciate the professionalism that people bring to the table and bring to the health space.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• additional 788 state beds. additional 788 state beds.
• these extra beds and get rid of that. these extra beds and get rid of that.
• , the classification of the beds.
• hospital beds.
• I'm not voting to give you more beds. beds. beds.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 10, a resolution celebrating Lunar New Year 2026. The resolution highlighted Colorado’s observed Lunar New Year holiday, the cultural significance of the holiday to Asian-American communities, and the contributions of Asian-Americans in Colorado. Several members spoke in support, including remarks about the Far East Center, Asian-American heritage, and the importance of recognizing the holiday statewide. The chamber also welcomed a number of guests and groups for the Lunar New Year observance, including state and international dignitaries, community leaders, and lion dancers. Representative Soer and others introduced guests and offered brief remarks; the House then recessed briefly for the celebration. After returning, the House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 10 by a vote of 60 ayes, with five excused and no no votes. Following the resolution, members made announcements about committee meetings and visiting student groups, including District 6 Day, Disability Rights Advocacy Day, and several school groups at the Capitol. The House then took up third reading of supplemental appropriations bills. House Bill 1150, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, passed on third reading. House Bill 1151, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections, prompted extended debate over prison funding, inmate care, staffing, and parole-related concerns; members argued both for humane treatment and for fiscal restraint, and discussion was still ongoing in the portion provided.

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• The best thing we can do in this building is creating space for young people.
• Yeah, so in the contractor space, it's mostly out-of-town contractors that'll come in and convince a
• Yeah, so in the contractor space, it's mostly out-of-town contractors that'll come in and convince a
• Yes. contractor space.
• What if they don't have enough beds? What if they don't have car seats or reliable transportation?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The governor has already put up 150 Cal, that's excluding the number of beds that we've created in our
• that we've created in our of beds that we've created in our various<00:35:35.960> facilities<
• Right now, which is full up there—62 beds—right across from Mount Ala Park.
• We share our spaces and we take great pride in hosting our state departments.
• and we take of kaii we share our spaces and we take great<01:04:47.240> pride<01:04:47.480>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• However, there is a shortage of high-quality hotels and meeting spaces in Addison.
• The bill will support a proposed development in Addison with 20,000 square feet of convention space and
• The first phase of the project includes a hotel conference center and a venue space in partnership with
• The growing demand for accommodations and meeting space has prompted the city to pursue a larger, more
• There are space limitations. And so this bill.

Bills: HB 1039, HB2289, HB2370, HB2404, HB3066, HB3076, HB3117, HB3118, HB3169, HB3178, HB3179, HB3182, HB3196, HB3241, HB3377, HB3500, HB3567, HB3715, HB3954, HB4098, HB4109, HB4222, HB4226, HB4412, HB4659, HB4682, HB4683, HB4755, HB4926, HB5165, HB5562, HB5596

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax authority, border counties, tax legislation, municipalities, hotel tax revenue, convention centers, economic development, local government authority, HB 2370, HOT tax, venue projects, convention center, municipal finance, local government code, Section 334.0082, tourism tax, debt financing, bond repayment

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• We have 1,100 total foster homes statewide, and that equals 2,289 total foster beds.
• It is a home environment where there are bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and designated space.
• Doorbell and a bed and a kitchen, and a place where someone is paying attention to them, taking them
• know, I'm really feeling bad; my boyfriend broke up with me, but you know what, I'm going to go to bed
• Some of these beds might only be licensed for older children, or some of these only want females, or

Keywords: 996, all

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• As you've heard, each center has space for 60 lodgers at $18 per night that they pay.
• That workforce, our farm workers, are welcome at any center with an open bed.
• This isn't enough space. AB 956 solves it.
• to be in open space, and I see that disappearing, so I thank you for that.
• That's one space, because that's about fairness and transparency.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing met without a quorum at first and operated as a subcommittee, then later established a quorum and took up several housing-related bills. Early presentations focused on AB 2390, a cleanup measure to clarify streamlined housing approvals and how modifications are reviewed; AB 1890, which would increase state matching funds for Napa County farmworker housing centers; and AB 956, which would clarify accessory dwelling unit law by allowing more flexibility in how ADUs are built and by clarifying application of ADU protections in common interest developments. Supporters for these bills emphasized predictability, farmworker housing stability, and expanded housing options for multigenerational families, while opponents of AB 956 raised concerns about neighborhood density, infrastructure, and local control. AB 956 drew the most extensive debate. Committee members discussed whether it was a clarification or expansion of ADU law, the potential for triggering density bonus rules, and possible local government costs. The author accepted committee amendments to avoid allowing a third ADU/JADU combination that could trigger density bonus implications. The committee then voted to do pass AB 956 as amended to the Senate Committee on Local Government, with one no vote recorded and the bill held on call for absent members. The committee also took votes on the consent calendar and on AB 2390 and AB 1890, but those measures were likewise held on call for absent members after favorable motions. The committee also heard AB 939, which would let developers transfer income-restricted ownership units to qualified nonprofit affordable housing organizations without waiting 180 days after certificate of occupancy. Supporters, including Habitat for Humanity and California YIMBY, said the bill would reduce vacancy, carrying costs, and help preserve long-term affordability. The California Association of Realtors opposed the bill unless amended, arguing it could limit buyer choice, codify first-right-of-refusal practices, and reduce wealth-building opportunities for families. After discussion, the bill was moved to the Senate Appropriations Committee on a do pass motion and held on call. Later bills included AB 1165, which would require state housing agencies to create a fiscal analysis and financial plan for ending homelessness; AB 1184, which would add transparency and open-meeting style requirements for homeowners associations; and AB 2035, a narrowly tailored measure to help Laguna Woods Village update outdated CC&Rs by lowering the vote threshold needed to seek court approval. AB 1165 and AB 2035 both received broad support and were moved forward on do pass motions, while AB 1184 also advanced despite late opposition from the California Association of Realtors. The committee then began hearing AB 1573, which would add survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to local housing element target populations, but the transcript cuts off before that bill’s testimony or any vote.

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• just as importantly we're saving space just as importantly we're saving space for<01:29:59.119><
• th000 ft square feet of exhibition space th000 ft square feet of exhibition space that<02:35:09.880
• on Maui, because there's not enough government space on Maui.
• Frankly, we've got to put this thing to bed by September of '27 so we can come back in front of you in
• dags uh to locate space for leasing um<04:22:00.880> and<04:22:01.040> to<04:22:01.159

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This is going to be an amazing space. We toured it recently, and it's going to house...
• So what we have is an expansion of our clinical research space, which the Li-Lac on the The left, the
• pink, and then in the middle, you're seeing two green spaces surrounded by some yellow spaces.
• Right now, we have a temporary space, but this is where the cells that are collected for the treatment
• everything that's happening at the federal level, but we were able to get an agreement to have a 20-bed