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• We develop PACE capitation rates in accordance with actuary standards.
• For our managed care organizations, we actually pay at the lower bound of the actuarial rate range.
• So, I wanted to ask whether the actuaries or the people who do projections looked at the overall cost

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• How those property taxes are cut or reduced is something that we're studying and looking at.
• Senate Bill 178, a bill to be entitled an act relating to an agronomic study on emerging crops.
• Senate Bill 178, a bill to be entitled an act relating to an agronomic study on emerging crops.
• With these contribution rate changes, the FRS continues to be funded on a sound actuarial basis.
• There is an OPAGA study on the potential Need to live to be close to their jobs.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions before taking up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, on mental health. Senator Bradley explained that the bill is intended to divert clinically appropriate defendants with mental illness from jail to treatment, create pretrial mental health diversion programs, expand grant uses for mental health and substance abuse reinvestment, require evaluations and treatment follow-up in certain probation and prison settings, add Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, and establish a Florida Behavioral Health Data Repository. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing treatment over incarceration, public safety, and the Murphy family’s role in the bill. The Senate passed the bill 37-0 and then recorded 37 co-sponsors. The chamber then moved into presentations on SB 2500, the 2025-26 General Appropriations Act. Chair Hooper said the Senate budget totals $117.4 billion, reduces overall spending from the prior year, maintains reserves, keeps employee health contributions level, and includes major investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and nearly $1 billion in education capital outlay. Committee chairs outlined their portions of the budget, including increased funding for K-12 schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, Medicaid and health services, corrections and courts, transportation and housing, and environmental restoration such as Everglades and water quality projects. Members then asked extensive questions, especially about education funding, school choice, AP/IB and accelerated programs, the Family Empowerment Scholarship, and the FEFP calculations. Senator Burgess repeatedly explained that scholarship funding is being moved “below the line” to improve tracking and that the Senate position is to preserve funding while giving districts more flexibility. Senators also questioned the APD wait list for disability services, opioid settlement spending, arts funding, the My Safe Florida Home condo pilot, and proposed IT and agency restructuring. Several chairs said some issues would be resolved in conference, and no final vote on the budget was taken in the portion provided.

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• And again, that was the conclusion of the Urban Institute study.
• The Kaiser Family Foundation did a study The Kaiser Family Foundation did a study and<04:17:05.199
• conclusion of the urban institute study. conclusion of the urban institute study.
• Uh, the Urban Institute study was what year?
• :06.000> layers actuarial models and stop-loss layers actuarial models and stop-loss layers reflect

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• Another study by the American Council for Capital Formation found that 175 asset managers controlling
• However, the study used the wrong data for its analysis, and using the incorrect data Using the correct
• The Chambers of Commerce Foundation study never corrected its analysis and still continues to use that
• The correction in the study claims that nearly $700 million in economic losses were entirely moot.
• by the pro and anti-ESG political demands, so Insurance in Texas is required to be priced on an actuarial

Bills: SB312, SB945, SB946, SB1367, SB1861, SB2044, SB2337, SB2403, SB2819, SJR54

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• Look at that, studying that the chief economist behind me, Ismael Torres, is keeping me busy with running
• Each part of that, you know, that could become later, you know, and I, I hate to use the word study,
• What I think, uh, the, the management of the funds and their actuaries would tell you is, um, the way

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• behind 30% is this was the recommendation of the Judicial Conduct, uh, Compensation Commission, which studied
• Data from a 2024, uh, court staffing study in Texas revealed an average court coordinators salary at
• ' salaries at the Office of the State prosecutor Office, and amounts needed to make ERS and JRS actuarially

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• For many years, Pastor Durstein has devoted himself to studying and teaching the word of God, speaking
• International the Monterey Institute of International the Monterey Institute of International Studies
• with his leadership, General Studies with his leadership, General Guard<00:14:56.639> bolstered
• According to a recent study from the U.S.
• :30:09.120> US<00:30:09.360> Geological recent study from the US Geological recent study

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• This bill proposes a feasibility study to be done by the state regions on the possibility of some three-year
• But this will put in statute that we, as the legislature, want the regions to do further study on the
• I was looking at empirical studies trying to... Find out, stay curious.
• The house bill expands that to include science and social studies in pre-K through fourth grade.

Bills: HB2210, HB2398, HB2959, HB3006, HB3026, HB3151, HB3315, HB3372, HB3467, HB3590, HB4268, HB4359, HB4427

Keywords: youth apprenticeship, career education, workforce development, high school programs, mentorship, vocational training, state oversight, credential of value, education, labor market, government reporting, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent, law enforcement notification

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• We work with our actuary.
• <00:06:41.160> uh state um are we work with our actuary uh state um are we work with our actuary
• Those are the study committee reports, reports, reports, etc. Um, so good morning, Mr.
• 2018 those are the study 2018 those are the study committee committee committee reports reports
• committee testified to some study committee testified to some study committees<02:32:21.080>

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• I was happy to see that the feds are doing a study with Medicaid and Medicare.
• I was happy to see that the feds are doing a study with Medicaid and Medicare.
• I see that the feds are doing a study with Medicaid and Medicare where they're going to cover them, I
• guess maybe starting in 2027, to actually look at the health actuaries—if that's the right word—but
• So I'm wondering: have we studied this, even this sector of seniors that are at 185% of poverty level

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• We can take this from cybersecurity to water studies.
• Study because their voice has been left behind.
• But why do we keep conducting studies instead of implementing the reforms?
• We have studied our water. Dr. Kate And tell how old it is.
• So really quickly, the Health Care Authority has been working with their actuaries to get.

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• this is a really good idea, but did we look at what the impact of this could potentially be to the actuarial
• Of course, we can get you more information about the actual actuarial numbers for second reading.
• get you more information about the can get you more information about the actual<01:01:58.799> actuarial
• <01:01:59.680> numbers<01:02:00.240> for<01:02:00.559> second actual actuarial
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• two days notice, dozens... a veteran showed up to voice support for this legislation that called to study
• It should be heard, and we should study how SSRIs are killing our veterans. Thank you.
• D.E.I., L.G.B.T. studies, and we want it ended. Ms. Weiner, for what purpose?
• But a Justice Department study just said just said that those things that I just stated are you aware
• The vacancy rate, and this was a December 24 study that was completed.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB1, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HB500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• Publicly accessible data and actuarial analysis can help achieve wildfire mitigation on the community-wide
• and impose vague requirements on law enforcement agencies, we need to take a step back and further study

Summary: The committee met to hear seven Senate bills, first approving two consent items, SB 352 and SB 804, on motions to do pass to Appropriations. SB 542 (Limón) would require public notice and comment before issuing a financial responsibility certificate for an oil pipeline and require hydrostatic testing before restarting pipelines idle for five years or more; it was supported by the Center for Biological Diversity and passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. SB 616 (Rubio) would create an independent community hardening commission within the Department of Insurance to coordinate wildfire mitigation and insurance-related recommendations; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and several local and industry groups, while water agencies, special districts, and the building industry raised concerns about water infrastructure standards, and it passed on a due-pass motion to Insurance. SB 429 (Cortese), which would establish a public wildfire catastrophe model and related university-based research and education program, received support from the Department of Insurance and outside groups and passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 256 (Perez) would strengthen wildfire mitigation and emergency response by expanding planning, improving PSPS communication, requiring utility coordination with emergency centers, and directing removal of permanently abandoned electrical facilities; utilities and business groups were generally neutral after amendments, while the author emphasized the bill’s connection to recent wildfire losses, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 509 (Caballero) would require specialized training for local law enforcement on transnational repression targeting diaspora communities; it received support from the California Police Chiefs Association and immigrant-rights advocates, but drew extensive opposition from Hindu and civil-rights organizations concerned about bias, implementation, and First Amendment issues. Committee members discussed amendments to clarify cultural competency, diversity, and constitutional protections, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. After the hearing, the committee took final roll-call votes on the bills, with the consent items and SB 429, SB 256, and SB 509 moving forward, while SB 542 and SB 616 were also reported out on earlier motions.

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• So what actuaries do when they're looking at problems like this, when they're in the insurance market
• Studies show that 60% of Americans don't have enough savings to cover sudden expenses of just $1,000.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held a hearing on proposals to reform California’s Budget Stabilization Account, or rainy day fund, ahead of the May Revision. Members and witnesses reviewed how Proposition 2 (2014) changed reserve rules, including mandatory deposits, a 10% cap on the fund, and limits tied to the Governor’s declaration of a budget emergency. LAO staff explained that California’s revenues are highly volatile, that current reserve rules are complicated by interactions with Proposition 98 and the Gann limit, and that under current law reserves would cover only about one-third of funding shortfalls in a benchmark scenario over 50 years. The LAO presented its report recommending a larger reserve target, including raising the cap to 50% by 2055 and pairing that with either broader, more flexible deposit rules or a simpler approach that deposits all excess capital gains. The Department of Finance described the Governor’s proposal to raise the cap from 10% to 20% and exempt BSA deposits from the state appropriations limit, while Assembly Member Valencia presented ACA 1, which would make similar changes and was described as an evolving proposal. Testimony generally supported saving more during boom years, but differed on how much to hardwire into the Constitution versus leave flexible, and on whether to broaden the deposit formulas beyond capital gains. Public witnesses and committee members raised additional issues, including whether reserve reforms should also address debt repayment, the treatment of unemployment insurance fund debt, and whether the Gann limit should be adjusted to better allow reserve growth. Supporters argued that stronger reserves would protect Californians from cuts during downturns and help the state weather volatility and federal funding threats. Some advocates warned that reforms should not come at the expense of current public needs, while taxpayer representatives cautioned against turning the BSA into a pass-through account that weakens constitutional spending limits. The hearing ended without a vote, with the committee chair noting the complexity of the issue and adjourning after public comment.

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• positive, 48% of those tested positive for fentanyl, and I put emphasis on fentanyl being this, the study
• About 3 or 4 years ago, there was a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics that looked at over
• And the PACEs that were studied were the ability to talk to an adult about their feelings, having an
• SB 317 passed in 2021 and on the one hand enabled the state to study no-cost behavioral health care and
• , you and your colleagues require that as part of the law, the LFC conduct a program evaluation to study

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• Some of that is driven by the increase in the unfunded actuarial liability that then gets appropriated
• Recent national studies have shown that for every dollar invested in higher education, there is a $17
• of Governors is working on updating this for the state of Florida, but nationally, that's a recent study
• That's where I think more study needs to be done.
• How that runs across all 12, I think that's something that needs to be studied more robustly, and not

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on higher education funding, focusing on how Florida’s university system should be financed and whether a new funding model is needed. University system financial officers and Chancellor Ray Rodriguez discussed major cost drivers, including wages and benefits, utilities, maintenance, financial aid, research, and the effects of geography, institutional mission, and student mix. UF highlighted the cost of research and graduate programs; UCF and FAU pointed to growth, location, and cost of living; FAMU emphasized recruiting top-tier talent while relying on other revenue sources; and UNF noted the challenges of growth and long-term planning. Members also discussed the role of internal controls and audits in addressing excessive spending and questioned whether out-of-state tuition should be adjusted to help offset costs. On revenue sources beyond state appropriations and tuition, the panel described auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. Several universities noted that some revenues are restricted to specific purposes and cannot be used for general operations. FAMU explained that a large share of its capital project funding reflected active campus construction, while UF said its component-unit revenue is largely tied to UF Health. The Chancellor emphasized that the system’s low tuition and strong state support are central to Florida’s national standing, but also noted that some auxiliary revenues are pledged to debt and must be managed carefully. When discussing the current funding process, witnesses praised Florida’s performance-based funding model for aligning incentives with student success, transparency, and accountability. They also raised concerns about non-recurring appropriations, rising employee benefit costs, unfunded mandates, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of multi-year planning. Suggestions for improvement included more recurring funding, better coverage of mandated costs, greater flexibility in fee-setting, and possible weighting for mission, geography, and institutional type. The Chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a “version 3.0” of performance-based funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications, but any changes would require legislative action. On out-of-state tuition, most universities said they would prefer local board flexibility, while the Chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or fees could affect future state support and should be balanced carefully.

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• But one additional factor: in 2029, why don't we have OCM do a market study first and see what is the
• don't we have OCM do a market study don't we have OCM do a market study first<00:52:07.400> and
• if OCM would do a study if OCM would do a study and<00:52:19.240> figure<00:52:19.720>
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• Requires the chief actuary for CMS to certify that section 1115 demonstration waivers are budget neutral
• Second thing is that we had a national study done, and it escalated.
• But somehow, with this national study, they had to make some assumptions.
• In that same study it does lump together the tax and the benefit and the other changes but for the the
• There's only been a few studies so far that have tried to simulate what the impact will be.

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• This includes expanding access to injectable PrEP, which studies show improves medication adherence and
• A 2024 study on California wildfires from 2008 to 2018 pointed out that over 55,000 premature deaths
• The process included an actuarial analysis, subsequent public meetings, a legislative hearing, and a
• showing a significant increase in emergency room visits for anxiety, depression, ...studies showing
• We have some colleagues in Oregon who have been doing this really well, and we've been studying their

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health bills focused on access to preventive care, behavioral health, hospital services, and patient safety. Early items included AB 554, which would expand and protect access to HIV prevention drugs like PrEP, including injectable forms and coverage protections; supporters said it would shore up access amid federal threats, while insurers opposed it as a costly benefit mandate. AB 577 would limit insurer and PBM practices that steer medications away from physician offices and require more transparency and patient consent; doctors and patient advocates supported it, while health plans and insurers warned it could raise drug costs and disrupt specialty pharmacy networks. AB 546 would require coverage for portable HEPA purifiers for vulnerable enrollees during declared emergencies, especially wildfire smoke events, with support from air quality and public health groups and opposition from insurers concerned about benefit expansion and cost. The committee also heard AB 224, which would codify California’s updated essential health benefits benchmark plan after a public review process, adding infertility treatment, hearing aids, and durable medical equipment if approved by CMS for the 2027 plan year. DMHC said the state had completed the review and needed legislation to meet federal timing, and the measure drew broad support. AB 1032 would require plans and insurers to reimburse up to 12 additional behavioral health visits for enrollees in wildfire-affected counties for a limited period after an emergency; supporters argued it would fill gaps in trauma care after disasters, while insurers said existing parity and continuity-of-care rules already address the issue and that the bill could create inequities. AB 849 would require trained chaperones for sensitive ultrasound exams and training on how to observe and intervene; it was backed by a survivor and patient advocates, with hospitals and health districts raising staffing concerns. Later, AB 1196 would direct the Department of Public Health to update outdated rules requiring three surgeons for certain heart surgeries using cardiopulmonary bypass; supporters said the rule no longer reflects modern practice and strains staffing, while cardiology representatives had no formal opposition but wanted to review amendments. AB 1113 would codify a right to wear a mask for health reasons in public spaces, with support from disability and public health groups. AB 1386 sought to add perinatal care to the list of basic hospital services, prompting testimony about maternity ward closures, workforce shortages, and rural access; the author said the bill would be amended further and that the committee would need to revisit timelines and implementation details. The committee also heard AB 1429, which would address Kaiser’s repeated mental health parity violations and improve access to behavioral health care, though the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill is shown. Several bills were moved with motions and seconds, but many were held for quorum; AB 1196, AB 1113, and AB 1386 were among the measures advanced to a roll call or held on call, and the committee repeatedly noted that final votes would occur when quorum was available.