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• </c><02:08:35.599><c> Um</c> Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Um Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
• Um and I protection in this area.
• Trade secret protection is valid.
• Trade secret protection is valid.
• Uh trade secret protection procedures. Uh trade secret protection is<02:38:32.319><c> valid.

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• It also protects small job at all.
• </c> company say trade secrets won't protect company say trade secrets won't protect my<01:10:31.120>
• ,</c><01:16:34.000><c> but</c> that I will carry to my grave, but that I will carry to my grave, but
• Protect those you want it to do.
• </c><01:54:19.280><c> And</c><01:54:19.440><c> so</c> protect. They don't own you. And so protect.

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• I just wanted to protect people and bring that to our attention.
• There should be a way to fix that so that protection is still upheld.
• So that protection is still upheld. At this time, I will withdraw the amendment.
• You know, yes, this is a grave concern.
• This bill builds upon existing protections to address these modern risks.

Summary: The Law and Justice Committee heard multiple Senate bills and took executive action on several of them. Bills discussed included SB 5837 on guardianship and conservatorship, SB 6011, SB 6009 on consent language in proceedings, SB 5868, SB 5974 on sheriffs and related law enforcement volunteers, SB 5720 on consumer debt default judgments, SB 5833 on leaving engines running to protect pets, SB 5936 on human trafficking remedies, SB 5993 on medical debt interest, SB 6070 on missing persons alerts and investigative tools, and SB 6002 on driver privacy and ALPR data. Staff summarized proposed substitutes and amendments for each, with members raising concerns about scope, constitutionality, consumer protections, law enforcement authority, privacy, and debt collection practices. Several amendments were adopted, withdrawn, or rejected during the discussion. In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes or amendments for SB 5837, SB 6009, SB 5974, SB 5720, SB 5833, SB 5936, SB 5993, SB 6070, and SB 6002. SB 6011 also received a due pass recommendation. SB 5974, after debate over sheriff certification and recall provisions, was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5993, dealing with medical debt interest, drew multiple proposed amendments that were withdrawn, and the committee ultimately advanced the bill with the substitute. SB 6002 on ALPR privacy was advanced after discussion of retention periods, ownership of data, and evidentiary use. The committee then held a public hearing on SB 6086, which would strengthen security protections for judicial officers and court personnel by expanding who may request removal of personal information, broadening Address Confidentiality Program eligibility, and allowing AOC security consultants to conduct threat assessments. Proponents, including judges, clerks, and court officials, described rising threats and the need for stronger protections; county officials and prosecutors raised implementation, constitutional, and records-management concerns. The committee also heard Senate Joint Memorial 8014, requesting a U.S.-led investigation into the killing of Washingtonian Aishanur Esgi Yegi. The memorial drew extensive testimony from family members, advocates, academics, and community groups in support, while a few opponents argued the memorial was factually incomplete or politically selective. No final action was taken on SB 6086 or SJM 8014 during the hearing, and the committee closed after noting very large numbers of signed-in supporters and opponents for the memorial.

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• Our goal is to help protect public safety and trust in nursing and in health care.
• Our goal is to help protect public safety and trust in nursing and in health care.
• coverage that doesn't have any consumer protection.
• Simply put, this bill protects the safety net for the safety net.
• Simply put, this bill protects the safety net for the safety net.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several health-related bills. SB 5904 would restrict nursing titles such as RN, NP/ARNP, and LPN to licensed human people and prohibit non-human entities, including AI chatbots, from using those titles. The sponsor and nursing advocates said the bill is meant to prevent confusion and protect public trust, while preserving the use of AI as a support tool. SB 5877 would add a $70 surcharge for certified anesthesiologist assistants so they can participate in the Washington Physicians Health Program and access HealWA resources; supporters said it closes a technical gap and aligns CAAs with other medical professions. SB 5185 would create a pilot pathway for certain international medical graduates with clinical experience licenses to obtain full primary care licensure; supporters from the medical commission, physicians, and IMG advocates said the program has worked well, has shown no patient safety issues, and could help address workforce shortages. The committee also heard extensive testimony on ESSB 6210, which would let the Health Benefit Exchange adopt additional market-factor certification criteria for exchange plans, including standards aimed at preserving access and affordability in underserved counties. Supporters, including the exchange, OIC, consumer advocates, tribal representatives, and patient groups, said the bill is needed to respond to federal policy changes, rising premiums, and disappearing coverage in places like San Juan County. Opponents from carriers and employer groups argued the timeline is too fast, the criteria are too discretionary, and the bill could reduce competition and raise costs. The committee then heard SB 5981, which would strengthen protections and reporting requirements for the federal 340B drug pricing program and limit manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies and data requests. Hospitals, clinics, and patient advocates said the bill protects safety-net care and rural access, while manufacturers, employers, and business groups argued it would expand a program that already raises costs and lacks transparency. In executive session, the committee took action on SB 5917, related to Department of Corrections distribution of abortion medications, rejecting five proposed amendments and then advancing the bill on a 10-6 vote with three excused. The committee also advanced SB 5988, which concerns Department of Health opioid treatment program accrediting activities, on a do-pass recommendation after brief discussion.

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• </c> force scenarios could have grave force scenarios could have grave consequences.
• </c><01:23:14.080><c> I</c> heard, believed, and protected. I heard, believed, and protected.
• </c> don't qualify for a civil protection don't qualify for a civil protection order,<01:58:58.800><c
• </c> through something like a protective through something like a protective order,<01:59:08.080><c>
• when protecting Good afternoon.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• help ensure transparency and protect patients.
• Our goal is to help protect public safety and trust in nursing and in health care.
• coverage that doesn't have any consumer protection.
• Substitute Senate Bill 5981 is essential to protecting the integrity of this program.
• Simply put, this bill protects the safety net for the safety net.

Bills: SB5877 , SB5904 , SB5988

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: anesthesiology, medical personnel, surcharges, licensing, healthcare regulations, nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, opioid treatment, accreditation, health department, fee authority, substance abuse

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• That's the purpose of the bill: to protect it. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you.
• And we have people out there that are doing their very best to protect our waters.
• This protects those people that own rightfully a water right.
• This would protect them from any of that kind of enforcement.
• We are, in every sense, a cradle-to-grave nuclear state.

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

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• areas, there's often a profound wall of mistrust between at-risk youth and the officers sworn to protect
• You know, is that far enough if we're actually trying to do that level of protection?"
• You know, is that far enough if we're actually trying to do that level of protection of folks?
• airspace, ping the device, let the operator know that it's a protected area and call it back.
• of recreational drone users and also protect folks and facilities that are at threat.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

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• 01:09:14.799><c> educators</c><01:09:15.279><c> who</c><01:09:15.520><c> are</c><01:09:15.679><c> gravely
• </c> to many fellow educators who are gravely to many fellow educators who are gravely concerned<01:09
• And we believe the state can and should ensure full and protected funding for these students.
• <01:14:19.360><c> ensure</c><01:14:19.760><c> full</c><01:14:20.239><c> and</c><01:14:20.560><c> protected
• </c> and should ensure full and protected and should ensure full and protected funding<01:14:21.360><

Bills: HF3790 , HF3654 , HF3371 , HF3470 , HF1099

Committee: House Education Finance

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• It protects continuity of care. It helps patients.
• SB 1323 is a patient protection and dignity measure that strengthens...
• So this is protection for U.S. citizens as well. So with that, I ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
• So this is protection for U.S. citizens as well. So with that, I ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
• This bill will help protect access to care for millions of Californians who rely on Medi-Cal.

Committee: House Health

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• areas, there's often a profound wall of mistrust between at-risk youth and the officers sworn to protect
• House Bill 2587 ensures Missouri is prepared and aligned with federal law and able to protect public
• They may be in an area where there was already a planned event or they know that there's a protected
• airspace, ping the device, let the operator know that it's a protected area and call it back.
• of recreational drone users and also protect folks and facilities that are at threat.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Summary: The Committee on Crime and Public Safety first heard House Bill 397, a companion to HB 1882, which would create a youth police initiative tax credit to support the Youth Police Initiative program. Representative Tiffany Price and supporters described the program as a way to build trust between at-risk youth and law enforcement through a week-long, relationship-based experience. Testifying in support were a youth participant, Kansas City Police Department Commander Kari Thompson, and others who said the program improved behavior, mentorship, and community trust. Members raised questions about the tax credit structure, eligible entities, and how the program would operate, but no opposition testified. The committee then heard House Bill 2055, which would fix a language issue in Missouri’s hands-free cell phone law so municipalities can enforce mirror ordinances in their own municipal courts. Representative Jeff Vernetti and several law enforcement witnesses said the current statute prevents local enforcement and forces cases into overburdened county or state systems. Supporters argued the change would improve efficiency and roadway safety while preserving the law as a secondary offense. No one testified in opposition. House Bill 2587, sponsored by Representative Jones, followed and would update Missouri law on unmanned aircraft to address drone threats near critical infrastructure and large public gatherings, including upcoming World Cup events in Kansas City. The sponsor and law enforcement supporters said the bill would allow trained officers to detect, track, and mitigate dangerous drone activity using federally authorized tools, while protecting lawful recreational drone use. Some members and the Missouri Chamber raised concerns about the scope of “mitigation,” possible use of force, and the need to avoid conflict with federal rules, but supporters said the bill includes guardrails and notice requirements. After the hearings, the committee adopted a committee substitute combining HB 1882 and HB 3097 and voted the combined substitute do pass by a 16-0 roll call vote.

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• So it's often overlooked, but can have some grave consequences into survivorship.
• So it's often overlooked, but can have some grave consequences into survivorship.
• 03:56.240><c> some</c> often overlooked um but can have some often overlooked um but can have some grave
• </c><01:03:59.359><c> So</c> grave consequences into survivorship.
• So grave consequences into survivorship.

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services met in person, approved the October 15 minutes, and began with a moment of silence following a Louisville UPS plane explosion that was described as a local tragedy affecting many families and first responders. The main presentation was an overview of Kentucky’s Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NMT) program from the Department for Medicaid Services and the Transportation Cabinet. Witnesses explained that NMT is a federally required Medicaid benefit, administered by the Transportation Cabinet under a risk-based capitated model, with eligibility limited to Medicaid members traveling to medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services and who lack access to other transportation. They also described exclusions, including certain KCHIP, QMB, and PACE members, and outlined the brokered regional structure, call center operations, scheduling rules, vehicle and driver oversight, complaint handling, and rider surveys. The presenters reported that NMT handled more than 3.1 million trips in state fiscal year 2024, with over 1.38 million trips already recorded in October, and said customer satisfaction surveys were high. They said the FY 2025-26 contract total is about $360.6 million, with monthly per-member capitation rates set by region through an actuarial process and approved by CMS. They emphasized that payments are tied to monthly Medicaid enrollment and that the state draws down federal funds for the exact amount paid, with no leftover balance. They also said most NMT use comes from adult day centers and rehabilitative care such as dialysis. Members questioned the witnesses about how quality metrics and contract standards are set, whether the state had explored alternatives such as Uber Health or other integrated models, and how utilization was calculated. The witnesses said contract requirements are developed collaboratively by Medicaid Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and other agencies, and that studies of other models generally found higher costs and lower approval ratings, with additional research on a hybrid model expected by the end of the year. They clarified that one figure reflected the share of Medicaid members with registered vehicles, while another reflected actual NMT users, and they defended the capitated structure as shifting financial risk to brokers rather than the state. Representative Fleming also raised concerns about oversight, reporting, and the apparent gap between budgeted and contracted amounts, asking whether any unused funds would return to general funds; the discussion ended before a final answer was given.

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• </c><00:33:32.680><c> for</c> so, we've put in protections for so, we've put in protections for anything
• </c> structure will be within the protected structure will be within the protected shoreland<00:54:51.160
• </c> um enact a local ordinance to protect um enact a local ordinance to protect water<01:01:13.760><
• </c> um passing uh local protective um passing uh local protective ordinances<01:01:25.800><c> is</c>
• </c> regulate ADUs within the protected regulate ADUs within the protected shoreland<01:03:00.840><c>

Committee: Senate Commerce

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• It talks about Chapter 4, protecting rural hospitals and providers, and this is the chapter under which
• and CMS have some expectation that, as this moves forward, rural providers and hospitals will be protected
• hold an individual if a peace officer or medical staff of a facility believes the individual poses a grave

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

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• canoe down the Brazos from south of Moore Shepard down to about the 20-mile area, courted by John Graves
• The enabling legislation clearly says that it's there to protect the citizens of the state and to provide
• reach a balance that accounts for the social... ...economic needs of the natural resource, but also protects

Committee: Senate Nominations

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• </c> protections for the spacecraft. protections for the spacecraft.
• The permit to protections in place.
• </c> their wells or springs are protected their wells or springs are protected when<00:32:59.919><c>
• </c> and protects our air and water. and protects our air and water.
• </c> of a constituent who has protected of a constituent who has protected status<02:15:08.960><c> in

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• commitments really are available for those that not only are deemed as a danger to themselves or others or gravely
• Any inpatient psychiatric facility uses seclusion or restraint as a means to preserve or protect the
• During that time, I have watched every system that was supposed to protect him fail.
• He has lost his ability to manage his affairs, maintain housing stability, protect his property, preserve

Summary: The joint Senate and House Behavioral Health committees held an informational meeting focused first on the Oregon State Hospital (OSH). OHA Director Sajal Hathi introduced the hospital’s incoming permanent superintendent, Sean Murphy, and praised interim superintendent Jim Deagle for stabilizing operations, restoring CMS compliance, and helping drive a culture change centered on safety, accountability, and transparency. Deagle and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amit Bavon described OSH’s role as the state’s highest-level forensic psychiatric hospital, the patient populations it serves, its partnerships with courts, counties, jails, hospitals, and advocates, and recent leadership changes across the hospital. They also reported improved accreditation and regulatory status, including Joint Commission accreditation and CMS compliance, and said the hospital is now using daily safety huddles, incident review meetings, stronger escalation procedures, and revised seclusion/restraint practices to reduce risk and improve oversight. Members pressed hospital leaders on past seclusion practices, asking how prolonged seclusions could have occurred under federal standards. Leaders said they could not explain past decisions but emphasized that current leadership has changed processes, training, reporting, and oversight so that seclusion and restraint are reviewed in real time and cannot be normalized. Questions also covered staffing, falls, and future planning. OSH said it is generally staffed to budget, though it still has RN and mental health technician vacancies and is working on recruitment, training, and better staffing distribution. Hathi said the hospital is building a public dashboard with key performance and safety metrics, including workforce data, and described the long-term goal as a consistently safe, disciplined, high-functioning institution that responds quickly to mistakes and remains accountable to the public. The committee then shifted to an informational overview of civil commitment. Oregon Judicial Department representative Chanah Newell explained the civil commitment process, including who can initiate it, the role of community mental health providers and courts, the five-day timeline to hearing, and the standards for danger to self, danger to others, and inability to meet basic needs. She summarized changes made in House Bill 2005, including revised statutory language and new provisions allowing a second diversion period, but cautioned that the data are too early to show clear trends. Testimony from NAMI Oregon’s Chris Bonif and psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Lopez argued that Oregon still relies too heavily on jails and state hospital commitments because the broader community system lacks enough treatment, housing, and less restrictive alternatives. They urged the legislature to focus on upstream services, supported housing, and possible outpatient commitment tools so people can receive treatment before reaching crisis. The meeting ended with acknowledgment that additional reports and follow-up discussions are expected, including on residential treatment capacity and related behavioral health system reforms.

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• commitments really are available for those who are not only deemed a danger to themselves or others or gravely
• Any inpatient psychiatric facility uses seclusion or restraint as a means to preserve or protect the
• During that time, I have watched every system that was supposed to protect him fail.
• He has lost his ability to manage his affairs, maintain housing stability, protect his property, preserve

Summary: The joint Senate and House Behavioral Health committee met for informational presentations on the Oregon State Hospital and civil commitment, followed by a planned tour of the hospital. Oregon Health Authority and Oregon State Hospital leaders reported that Sean Murphy will become the next permanent superintendent on July 13, with Sarah Castle to follow as permanent chief nursing officer on July 20. They described recent leadership turnover, a major organizational restructure, and efforts to build a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability. Officials said the hospital regained Joint Commission accreditation and CMS compliance, and they highlighted daily safety huddles, incident review processes, stronger escalation procedures, and improved management of seclusion and restraint. Committee members pressed hospital leaders on past prolonged seclusion practices, falls, staffing, and the need for better public reporting; OHA said it is building a public dashboard of key safety and workforce metrics. The committee then heard a civil commitment overview from the Oregon Judicial Department. The presenter explained that civil commitment is a separate legal process from criminal cases, usually beginning with a hospital hold, investigation, court review, appointed counsel, and a hearing within five days. She summarized changes made in House Bill 2005, including revised standards for danger to self, danger to others, and basic-needs commitments, plus a second 14-day diversion option. She cautioned that the new law has only been in effect since January and that it is too early to draw firm conclusions from the data, though there has been a recent uptick in commitments and a decrease in diversions. Testimony from NAMI Oregon and a forensic psychiatrist emphasized that Oregon still relies too heavily on jails and state hospitals because community services, housing, and outpatient supports are insufficient. They argued that the state needs more less-restrictive alternatives, including better use of assisted outpatient treatment or outpatient civil commitment, and more supported housing so people do not cycle between homelessness, incarceration, and hospitalization. A family member described a relative remaining psychotic in jail for more than 120 days before ending up back at the state hospital, urging faster intervention and better collaboration among courts, counties, hospitals, and state agencies. Committee members and witnesses also discussed workforce shortages, the expansion of secure residential treatment beds, and the need for broader system reforms beyond the hospital itself.

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• CONVERSATION AND VERY TELLING AND THOUGHTFUL COMMENTS FROM THEM ON HOW THEY FELT SAFE AND HOW THEY PROTECTED
• QUESTION ABOUT MARXIST MEMBERS THERE IS A LONG A SET OF CASE LAW INCLUDING THE SUPREME COURT THAT PROTECTS
• BEFORE THIS BEGINS EVERY YEAR WE GO TO THE CEMETERY AND WE DO WITH CEREMONY AND FIND THE GRAVES WITH
• CASSELO HAVING HAVE WORKED WITH FIRE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ADVOCATES FOR FREE SPEECH WILL PROTECT

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• Krueger in Elizabethtown, Biomass in Muhlenberg County, Anna Munsman, which came in early down in Graves
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• </c> uh which came in early down in Graves uh which came in early down in Graves County<00:17:51.520>

Summary: The committee received an update from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, joined by Matt Wingate and Terry Bradshaw of the Kentucky Association of Economic Developers, on the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) and the closing fund. The presentation focused on how KPDI helps communities develop shovel-ready industrial sites by funding infrastructure, engineering, geotechnical work, and other site-preparation costs. Noel emphasized that the program is designed to reduce uncertainty for companies, improve speed to market, and support statewide job creation and investment, especially in rural and eastern Kentucky where development costs are often higher. Testimony highlighted the complexity and expense of preparing sites, with examples of road, water, power, and rock-removal costs, and the importance of third-party evaluation in scoring applications. Noel said the program has 116 total projects statewide, with 20 active projects stemming from pilot efforts and 35 projects already resulting in about 6,381 jobs and $4.4 billion in investment. He cited examples including Crown Holdings, Flash Metals, Phoenix Paper, Pratt Paper, AESC, Sound Elements, Kitchen Foods, Latte, Krueger, Biomass, and Anna Munsman. Bradshaw added that even communities that have not yet landed a project have benefited by building spec buildings or improving access to industrial property. The speakers said the last KPDI round drew $81 million in requests but only $35 million in available funding, and they urged lawmakers to consider whether additional funding or program adjustments are needed. Suggested changes included modestly increasing eligibility or funding flexibility for rural and eastern Kentucky, while maintaining third-party performance metrics, and continuing to prioritize finishing existing parks and creating strong regional sites. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.