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• And we're now transferring, well, in one year, we transferred a half billion in 2021.
• Bill, we'll just go down in reverse order here again.
• That's 46.3% of total revenue transferred out, averaging $323 million annually.
• The column is the transfer.
• The thing, when you transfer out, that's where the issue is. Yes, sir.

Bills: SB39, SB2129, SB2141, SB2246, SB2323, SB2439, SB2722, SB 39

Keywords: commercial motor vehicle, truck liability, motor carrier, trucking, civil liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent maintenance, negligent loading, negligent repair, bifurcated trial, exemplary damages, punitive damages, personal injury, collision, employer liability, vicarious liability, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas tort reform, commercial truck accident

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• Chair, that is correct in that there's no longer any reversions going into the reform fund from prior
• Chair, and Sonny and Madam Secretary, I think, as far as the study, I need to know why we had a reversion
• Madam Chair and Representative Chatfield, that actually gets to Representative Baca's point about reversions
• good instance where they did not expend their full funds for their grant and where we would have a reversion
• good instance where they did not expend their full funds for their grant and where we would have a reversion

Keywords: 996, all

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• Just something to highlight, our reversion this past year of our recurring was under 1.
• decarbonize Asian markets in Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, other places where if they were to transfer
• It appears that there was a 104 million reversion from the treasurers that came in at the second highest
• I was looking over here on your reversions and do you have bar authority? You do.
• And my next question was, so you do have reversions, and I appreciate you explaining your Reversions

Keywords: 996, all

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• Because other states are doing it, but they're doing it in reverse?
• now saying it's okay for Texas to do it because other states were doing it, but they're doing it in reverse
• Now, if the roles were reversed, if this was the Biden administration or the Obama administration, I
• Imagine if the roles were reversed, what would you say? Because this isn't a...
• House. before that case will ever see the highest court to be reversed.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I understand you can transfer from one... ...I understand you can transfer from one school to the other
• However, on the reverse side of that, there are some schools that have...

Bills: HB298, HB342, HB332, HB344

Keywords: athletic classification, public high schools, English language learners, state education policy, athletic associations, religious instruction, elective credit, released time, public education, school policy, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, 1136, house, all

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• Um, just so you know, virtual currency kiosks are one type of money transfer kiosk, or are one of the
• lenders may also issue reverse mortgages.
• <01:25:05.783> [clears throat] context of reverse [clears throat] context of reverse [clears
• <01:25:11.880> Section also issue um reverse mortgages.
• Section also issue um reverse mortgages.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• SB 911, transfer of real property in fire hazard severity zones. The motion is do pass.
• SB 955, reverse vending machines. The motion is do pass.
• The motion is do pass as amended to specify that recovered assets transfer after three years to the general
• SB 1053, Property Taxation Transfer of Base Year Value for Disaster Relief.
• SB 1082, Student Inter-District Transfers. This motion is due pass.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee met for a suspense-file hearing, which the chair noted was vote-only with no public testimony. The committee moved quickly through a large number of bills, mostly Senate bills with a few Assembly measures at the end, and repeatedly announced amendments that narrowed scope, made bills contingent on appropriation, removed certain provisions, or otherwise reduced fiscal impact. Topics covered included wildfire resilience and recovery, housing and homelessness, energy and utilities, health care and Medi-Cal, education, criminal justice, elections, labor and workforce issues, transportation, environmental regulation, insurance, privacy and technology, and several public safety measures. Most bills were approved, many on unanimous 7-0 votes or 5-0/6-0 votes, while a substantial number passed on 5-2 or 5-1 votes with Republicans generally voting no. A few measures drew more specific discussion: Senator Richardson said he would vote for SB 1203 on security services but expressed concern that it would impose different and doubled training requirements compared with last year’s law; SB 904 on wildfire recovery passed 6-1; SB 1135 on the California Wildfire Coexistence Act passed 6-1; and SB 1241 on skilled and trained workforce requirements passed 6-1 after amendments. The committee also took a reconsideration vote on one previously favorable action, which passed 5-0. No testimony was taken and no bills were held for further discussion during the hearing; the chair repeatedly noted that items not called were held under submission. At the end of the meeting, the committee announced that results would be posted online and that addendum analyses would follow for amended bills, then adjourned.

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• I just think when you are transferring a child, there should be a person there to make sure to get them
• I worry if there's a malfunction, if something happens, I just think when you are transferring a child
• density means the density prescribed for the property without additional requirements to procure and transfer
• density means the density prescribed for the property without additional requirements to procure and transfer
• I'm deeply concerned that three years from now we'll be right back here scrambling to reverse this damage

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and gallery recognitions, including students, university basketball coaches, and other visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar of bills, with most measures explained by sponsors, often substituted with identical House companions, and many passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, utility services, higher education, pre-arranged transportation services, the Uniform Commercial Code, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, brownfields, false reporting, health care billing and collection, and motor vehicles. Among the bills passed were measures on the Florida Trust Code, school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct, debt collection email communications, service of process, public lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers and releases, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ties affecting health care licensure, diabetes management in schools, platting procedures, fentanyl testing in hospitals and emergency departments, third-party reservation platforms, electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices, restitution for leaving the scene of a crash, background screening of athletic coaches, and surrendered infants. Debate was especially notable on the surrendered infants bill, where some senators raised concerns about safety, anonymity, and liability, while supporters argued the devices could save lives. The affordable housing/Live Local bill also drew extensive discussion and a late-filed amendment, with the sponsor describing major land-use and permitting changes and the chamber adopting the amendment before final passage. The most contentious floor debate came on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, where senators argued over its fluoride-related provisions and broader policy package. Opponents criticized the bill as an overbroad preemption and raised public health concerns, while the sponsor defended it as a farm-and-consumer package with multiple unrelated provisions. That bill ultimately passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a resolution honoring Florida’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, made additional announcements, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• And importantly, to think about the public health... ...policies that we can implement to reverse any
• But I don't have the specifics of how likely it is that someone has been reversed with naloxone before
• We're really trying to get in and engage in ways that we can use these dollars wisely to reverse the
• health care and how that particular type of investment in health care may have contributed to the transfer
• this, evaluate it, and be able to show this has a great ROI in terms of being able to help safely transfer

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a Health and Human Services budget hearing in Clinton, with opening remarks from Chairs Meg Kilcoyne and Robin Kennedy, local officials, and many House and Senate members introducing themselves. The hearing focused on Governor Healey’s FY27 EOHHS and MassHealth budgets, with repeated themes of rising health care costs, federal funding uncertainty, workforce shortages, and access to care in underserved regions. Members also raised concerns about primary care shortages, rural and regional disparities, behavioral health access, maternal health, food insecurity, and the impact of federal policy changes on Massachusetts programs. EOHHS Secretary Kiame Mahaniah said the FY27 EOHHS budget totals $33.7 billion, reflecting mostly non-discretionary growth from health care costs, labor costs, caseload increases, and provider rate pressures. He highlighted targeted investments in foster care, family resource centers, maternal health, youth services, nutrition programs, immigrant legal services, and human service workforce rates, while warning that federal actions could strip roughly $3.5 billion annually from the state’s health care funding. In response to questions, he defended the administration’s cooperation with federal audits and program integrity efforts, discussed the primary care crisis, and said the state is trying to preserve core services while preparing for a more difficult FY28 budget cycle. MassHealth Undersecretary Mike Levine then described two major FY27 challenges: double-digit cost growth and the expected effects of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He said MassHealth’s proposed $22.7 billion gross budget includes a 7.5% increase and relies on a moratorium on new expansions plus targeted reductions, including a $1,000 annual adult dental cap, ending GLP-1 coverage for weight loss only, reducing care management to peer-state levels, and work groups to slow growth in PCA, adult foster care, and adult day health spending. Members questioned the impact on Boston Health Care for the Homeless, preventive care, and regional access; Levine said the changes are meant to preserve sustainability, that children and certain disabled populations remain protected, and that the administration will continue working with providers, advocates, and the Legislature on implementation and longer-term reforms.

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• Um, has that all been, you know, reversed effectively?
• Um, has that all been, you know, reversed effectively?
• administration if they want to reverse administration if they want to reverse that<00:35:19.200>
• via adoption sales and transfers. via adoption sales and transfers.
• Like large scale federal land transfer.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• After four state prisons, I got transferred to a private prison with air conditioning.
• Texas Appleseed strongly endorses the codification of this transfer of post-secondary responsibility
• If Windham doesn't directly provide post-secondary education, this transfer of responsibility would help
• Are these credits transferable to main campus institutions? How will the institution collect data?
• To close, by formally enshrining this transfer of responsibility... and the post-secondary advisory board

Bills: HB1826, HB2854, HB3006, HB4614, HB5261, HB5639

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, HB 2854, Pokuaa-Flowers Act, parole, mandatory supervision, electronic monitoring, releasee, parole officer, hospital visit approval, general hospital, law enforcement notification, DSHS, Department of State Health Services, corrections, public safety, liability immunity

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• to the State Crime Lab be transferred to the State Crime Lab within<01:44:07.760> seven<01:44
• in the reverse so this would<01:52:14.119> be<01:52:15.040> utilizing<01:52:16.040>
• <01:54:20.440> to<01:54:20.599> the Hampshire shall be transferred to the Hampshire
• <02:14:22.040> record<02:14:22.400> of<02:14:22.520> a transfer um uh transfer a
• record of a transfer um uh transfer a record of a conviction<02:14:23.440> to<02:14:23.719>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The reverse, our banks probably want to go to other areas, but not quite as much as...
• The reverse, our banks probably want to go to other areas, but not quite as much as they want to be here
• Looking ahead, we are focused on closing the RFP, assessing the proposal, and transferring the Bitcoin
• Details about the BIF and legislatively mandated transfers are found on page 7 of your slide packet.
• We're going to go in reverse order. So, Chair is going to open public testimony.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Young people in communities of color will be hardest hit, reversing years of progress in four consecutive
• of color will be hardest hit, reversing of color will be hardest hit, reversing years<00:08:39.519
• election and stop the peaceful transfer election and stop the peaceful transfer of<02:31:35.920>
• <07:55:48.558> the that in the meantime, reversing the that in the meantime, reversing the
• Speaker, to reverse the harm already done and restore America to the one we once knew.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• not, thank you. with an opportunity to purchase tickets with an opportunity to purchase tickets transfer
• <00:10:19.200> of marketplaces for transferability of marketplaces for transferability of
• is required to forward the transfer is required to forward the certificate<00:33:08.360> of<00
• We believe that 30 days is a reasonable time that people have been using for decades to transfer title
• We believe that 30 days is a reasonable time that people have been using for decades to transfer title

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 282 would increase penalties for using an uncrewed aircraft, or drone, in the commission of a felony. The Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney strongly supported the bill, saying drones are being used to facilitate crimes such as burglaries, sex offender registration violations, and even murders, and that the measure would create a stronger deterrent and address sentencing issues. Members discussed how drone use could be investigated and noted that a prior Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses Act already covers a range of drone-related offenses. Testimony also included support from a Kauaʻi County Council member and the Office of the Public Defender, and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved on. The committee also heard SB 1032 on campaign finance, which would amend restrictions on foreign nationals and foreign corporations making contributions and expenditures. Testimony was listed in support from labor, civic, and advocacy groups, with some opposition, but the measure was not debated further in the portion provided. SB 1160, a consumer protection bill on ticket resale, drew support from venues and event groups and opposition from the Chamber of Progress, which argued the bill should target scalpers and deceptive practices rather than legitimate resale platforms. The Attorney General suggested an amendment to limit the bill’s scope to Hawaiʻi events, citing Commerce Clause concerns. On SB 344, requiring skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, the Department of Transportation, Honolulu Police Department, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported the measure. SB 106, which would let pedestrians cross outside marked crosswalks when a reasonably careful pedestrian would see no immediate danger, drew mixed testimony: public health and equity advocates supported it as a safety and anti-profiling measure, while others opposed it, warning it could increase danger on wider, faster roads. Committee members questioned whether Hawaiʻi’s current law is more dangerous because pedestrians must step into the roadway before drivers are required to stop, and the discussion continued at length without a final vote in the excerpt. The committee also heard SB 10009 on accessible parking fines, with DCAB and DAGS supporting the intent; a member asked that any new fine revenue go to the state parking revolving fund. SB 820, shortening the vehicle title transfer deadline from 30 days to 14 days, drew opposition from the Public Defender and Honolulu Customer Services, who said the current deadline is reasonable and the bill did not clearly solve a problem. Later measures included SB 1095 on license plate decal restrictions, SB 215 on towing and immobilization fees, and SB 1117 on electric mobility rebates and age/helmet rules, which received support from transportation and safety groups, though the transcript cuts off before any final actions or votes on those bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so therefore, it was reversed, and Perkins did get that.
• They also reversed what they had proposed to cut, and they received all... ...reversed what they had
• thanks to the work that our project volunteers and his attorney did in order to ...be able to not transfer
• him, to not get him transfer to another state by filing a heaviest petition.
• to a location... ...or the ability for that veteran to be transferred to a location where the exam can

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began. MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.

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• /c><00:19:52.840> or harm or intentionally throwing or harm or intentionally throwing or transfering
• 53.960> bodily<00:19:54.280> fluids<00:19:54.640> on<00:19:54.760> an transfering
• body bodily fluids on an transfering body bodily fluids on an officer additionally<00:20:00.799>
• We will now transfer back to Chair. Sounds good, thank you.
• There were other appropriations made for that that were transferred to special revenue funds for ongoing

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present, approved the January 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote, and then took up House File 7, which was recommended to pass and be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. The chair also reminded attendees about decorum rules in the committee room. House File 7 was described by the author as a public safety package combining 12 provisions from prior Republican-authored bills, aimed at supporting law enforcement, reducing violent crime, and increasing accountability in the criminal justice system. The bill’s main provisions discussed included tougher penalties for aggravated fleeing, making it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle, allowing tracking devices on stolen vehicles even when occupied, increasing penalties for blocking highways and critical infrastructure, and increasing penalties for assaulting peace officers. The author also highlighted provisions on sex trafficking, predatory offender registration, and greater public disclosure of bail payments, case dismissals, sentencing reductions, and sentencing guideline changes. Testifying in support were Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, MPPOA President Shane Mey, and Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Executive Director Jeff Potts, all of whom argued the bill would help officers address auto theft, fleeing suspects, and assaults on law enforcement. They cited increases in assaults on officers and high numbers of stolen vehicles and fleeing cases, and said the bill would improve safety and transparency. Witnesses generally supported the bill’s approach but suggested some refinements, including adding language for additional aggravating factors in officer assault cases and considering similar treatment for corrections officers. Sheriff Fletcher also urged reconsideration of the recently enacted raise-the-age changes, arguing they could limit law enforcement’s ability to respond to younger offenders involved in stolen vehicles. No opposition testimony or final vote on House File 7 was recorded in the excerpt beyond the motion to pass and re-refer it.

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• But because Presbyterian didn't follow its own policies, like having a transfer protocol in place, Ace
• Presbyterian didn't follow its own policies, like having a transfer protocol in place, Ace was not transferred
• If this bill does pass, we're going to be able to reverse that trend, be able to recruit physicians,
• If this bill does pass, we're going to be able to reverse that trend, be able to recruit physicians,

Keywords: 996, all

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• We will reverse the chronic disease epidemic and put the nation back on the road to good health.
• The Biden administration not only reversed that, not only rescinded that rule, but they went one step
• She needs to transfer to a nursing home.
• much of a risk for our country, and there is no reason that any of us should believe that you have reversed
• unfortunately, Republicans in Congress want to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. ...Act, which means reversing

Transcript Highlights:

• So it's not a transferable tax credit.
• So those transfers were proposed to be pulled back. Okay, that scares me.
• So basically we're saying, We did not believe that the transfer was needed.
• Oh, yeah, well, we just can reverse... Be a change. It's no small thing.
• Oh, yeah, well, we just can reverse legislation that was done.

Summary: The meeting began with a budget subcommittee hearing on a proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit trailer bill. Assembly Members Ávila Farías and another member spoke in support, emphasizing union jobs, refinery investments, and the need to decarbonize aviation. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s proposal would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold in California from 2026 to 2036. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing it is a relatively expensive way to reduce emissions, has uncertain environmental benefits, could significantly reduce transportation revenues, and conflicts with the spirit of voter restrictions on transportation taxes. Committee members questioned whether the credit would mainly benefit out-of-state producers, whether firms would have diesel tax liability to use the credit, and whether the proposal would shift production away from renewable diesel and raise fuel prices. Administration and CARB staff said the credit is intended to support aviation decarbonization, preserve jobs, and help keep California on track toward its 2045 climate goals. LAO and UC Berkeley testimony countered that the policy could mostly subsidize existing technologies, that feedstock supply is limited, and that the net emissions benefit may be small relative to the cost. Members also asked about the effect on local streets and roads, SHOP, and trade corridor funding; Finance estimated a $165 million annual revenue impact would reduce those programs, while LAO said the reductions would mean fewer projects over time. No vote was taken, and the chair said the issue would remain open for further discussion. The committee then moved to a zero-emission vehicle incentive trailer bill proposing a one-time $200 million appropriation to CARB for a new point-of-sale incentive program focused on first-time buyers and leases of new and used light-duty ZEVs. Supporters said the program would help offset the loss of the federal EV tax credit, maintain momentum in California’s ZEV transition, and use a one-to-one match with participating automakers to double the state’s investment. LAO recommended rejection, saying the proposal does not meet the high budget bar this year, lacks enough program detail to evaluate, is unlikely to move sales significantly given the size of the appropriation, and could duplicate existing state and utility programs. Members asked about current incentives across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty sectors, the recent decline in ZEV sales, and whether the program would help lower-income buyers rather than subsidize purchases that would have happened anyway. CARB said the proposal is meant to fill a gap in the light-duty market, where sales fell sharply after the federal credit expired, and noted existing programs for other vehicle classes. The Department of Finance also addressed a separate question about the Motor Vehicle Account, saying a previously planned GGRF transfer was no longer needed because updated forecasts showed the fund had sufficient balances, though LAO said the account still has a structural long-term imbalance. The discussion ended before any vote or action on the ZEV proposal.