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• The Christian Counseling Center where I work has been helping probationers for over 35 years.
• The Christian Counseling Center where I work has been helping probationers for over 35 years.
• licensed security personnel.
• These volunteers operate in a serious legal gray area under Chapter 493.
• Church members who are currently providing security services without a license are operating in that

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Public Works, with 69 FTP, includes design and construction, facility services, business operations,
• state leasing, and capital security.
• The Idaho National Guard has approval for a readiness center project in 2029.
• I get questions all the time on this reentry center. A lot of interest in Lewiston.
• They have exhausted their many opportunities and are hopeful that they can secure land.

Summary: The Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committee heard budget presentations for the Department of Administration and the Permanent Building Fund. For the Department of Administration, analysts reviewed the agency’s dedicated-fund-heavy budget, recent staffing and utility adjustments, and FY 2027 requests including three new Medicaid procurement positions, a utilities shift from general fund to dedicated funds, and IT replacement items. Members questioned rising utility costs, office-space utilization, vacant buildings at the Chinden campus and 954 Jefferson, and whether the department was holding vacancies or reducing services. Director Steve Bailey said the department is trying to reduce general fund reliance, consolidate space, repurpose positions, and improve efficiency through digital tools; he also said the department is not intentionally holding vacancies and is actively filling needed positions. A major discussion focused on Medicaid procurement and the transition to managed care. Bailey said the requested procurement staff are needed to handle a large, complex solicitation and ongoing contract management, with legal and federal requirements and an Attorney General attorney assigned to assist. Senators asked about Deloitte’s role, other states’ procurement practices, and why the Department of Administration rather than Medicaid would run the process. Bailey explained that Medicaid provides program expertise while Purchasing runs the procurement. The committee also discussed the MMIS procurement, where Bailey said a court stay is delaying implementation after a second-place vendor challenged the process; he said that delay will also push back the broader MCO rollout. Another topic was the Office of Group Insurance’s decision to drop GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, which Bailey said was driven by rapid cost growth from an initial estimate of about $10,000 annually to roughly $15 million in 2025 and more than $30 million over three years. The committee then heard the Permanent Building Fund budget. Analysts explained the fund’s revenue sources, the multi-year nature of capital projects, and the large deferred maintenance program funded in prior years. They noted a proposed FY 2027 transfer of $33.7 million in canceled project balances to the general fund and a possible one-time redirection of interest earnings to the general fund. The Division of Public Works reported 595 active projects, with most FY 2025 projects under construction, in design, or complete, and said 91% of the $544 million deferred maintenance program is active. Members asked about specific canceled projects, including the North Idaho reentry center, the Carnegie Library purchase, the ISU/INL pedestrian crossing, and the Idaho State Police facility in Lewiston; staff said some are unlikely to return soon, while others may come back once land or a site is secured. The committee also discussed inspection practices, with Public Works saying field representatives and third-party testing serve different oversight functions. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee adjourned after announcing the next day’s agenda.

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• The treacherous waters conquered represent the overcoming of self-centered egos. Thank you.
• The waters conquered represent the overcoming of self-centered egos.
• In addition, they made school history by securing their first CIF State Regional Championship.
• ongoing work that both the author and our colleague have done is really critical to making sure we center
• Rita was always at the center of the work.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and handled a number of procedural motions, including suspending rules for adjournments in memory and guest introductions, rescinding prior action on SB 493, and re-referring several Senate bills to different committees. Members also recognized guests on the floor, including family members, interns, firefighters from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team, which was honored for its historic championship season. The main floor action was on AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating wildfire smoke damage and set clearer insurance claim practices. Supporters said the bill would help wildfire survivors return home safely and urged science-based standards and a rebuttable presumption that contamination after a wildfire was caused by the fire; opponents warned the bill could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed on a 54-6 vote, including the urgency clause. Members also adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with remarks praising her role in advancing gender equality and equal rights. The resolution was adopted after 65 co-authors were added and then approved by voice vote. The consent calendar, including SJR 11, was adopted 71-0. A large portion of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory, including tributes to Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel. The Assembly also honored departing Member James Gallagher, who gave extended farewell remarks before leaving for Congress. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.

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• The treacherous waters conquered represent the overcoming of self-centered egos. Thank you.
• The waters conquered represent the overcoming of self-centered egos.
• In addition, they made school history by securing its first CIF State Regional Championship.
• ongoing work that both the author and our colleague have done is really critical to making sure we center
• Rita was always at the center of the work.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• by the municipality owned and operated by the municipality as<00:39:12.800><c> listed</c><00:39:13.440
• I recognize that that is a potential defect in the existing law as well, but I think it could operate
• as a little but I think it could operate as a little bit<00:44:03.680><c> of</c><00:44:03.760><c> a<
• Uh yeah, that's uh I don't operate &gt;&gt; Okay.
• in Troy specifically, but in our region, in Troy specifically, but in our region, yeah,<01:46:50.239>

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
• The SS American Victory is one of only four operational World War II merchant vessels left in the country
• In fact, this would actually be potentially a great revenue-generating impact for the Tampa Bay region
• So, you know, outside of the normal repair and work that would have to happen for maintaining an operation

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up several memorials and bills. It first reported favorably Senate Memorial 1714, which urges Congress to pass the No Tax Dollars for Terrorist Act to prevent U.S. taxpayer funds from benefiting the Taliban in Afghanistan. The committee then heard and approved SB 1512, expanding tax exemptions and procurement flexibility for Space Florida, with support from Space Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. It also approved SB 1656, designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship, replacing the Western Union, after discussion of the ship’s World War II service, museum role, and no known fiscal impact. The committee next approved SM 1186, urging Congress to increase the Florida National Guard’s force structure, with members noting Florida’s population growth and emergency response needs. It then considered SB 1602, creating the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in selected counties to help landlords house veterans through vacancy relief and risk mitigation funds; the bill was amended twice, including technical and clarifying changes, and reported favorably as a committee substitute. Senator Sharief expressed support and asked to co-sponsor the veterans housing measure. Finally, the committee passed SB 1604, which creates the associated vacancy relief and risk mitigation trust funds within the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to support the veterans housing pilot program. That bill also received a technical amendment before being reported favorably as a committee substitute. After the bills were disposed of, members were invited to record votes if needed, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• And then we also have our Tuba City Regional Health Board Organization member, Mr. Franklin Fowler.
• 1025, science curricula, evolution, intelligent design; SB 1026, alternative schools continuous operations
• 1025, science curricula, evolution, intelligent design; SB 1026, alternative schools continuous operations
• SB 1087, helium exploration aquifer protection permit; SB 1088, appropriation, Arizona homeless security

Keywords: 1182, all

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• across this. spectrum, but none of them deal with the political advertising. in this capital who operate
• We have to continue to account for all rate payers in the region and that's what this does. does.
• DPS would have a primary responsibility for law enforcement and security services within the entire G
• I'm the Assistant City Manager over Public Safety, which includes. law enforcement operations in the
• Can you speak to the protocols that are in place and your joint operations with DPS?

Bills: HB 13 , HB143 , HB144 , HB145 , HB366 , HB470 , HB805 , HB912 , HB13 , HB143 , HB144 , HB145

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• And she's secured almost $9 million in this past year, which is, you know, roughly 90 times the return
• And she's secured almost $9 million in this past year, which is, you know, roughly 90 times the return
• Security. Security.
• At a national water safety conference, an attorney beside me had just secured a $15.5 million settlement
• </c> Next, we have HB 2361 HD1, relating to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related bills. HB 1602 HD1 drew support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Ulupono Initiative, and others, with testimony emphasizing the value of a dedicated grant writer who had secured nearly $9 million in federal funds and was pursuing additional grants. Members discussed how much time grant applications take and how the position helps position projects for implementation. The committee then moved on without objection. HB 1832, relating to aquaculture, received support from state agencies and industry groups, with one individual opposed. HB 1707 HD1, relating to agriculture, also drew broad support. A committee question focused on the bill’s definition of “necessary supplies,” and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said the language was broad enough to cover the inputs farmers need, including transportation-related costs, and would help reduce production costs and food prices. HB 2155 HD1, relating to agricultural statistics, prompted testimony in support of better data collection to help Hawaii compete for federal agriculture funding. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that its role would focus on production, import, and export data, distinct from the scientific data collected by another unit, and said it wanted an electronic system tied to existing manifest and GIS tools to avoid duplicative clipboard-based collection. HB 1831 HD1, relating to agricultural lands, was heard with support and no questions. HB 1650 HD1, relating to environmental assessments, drew opposition from several individuals who argued it would weaken environmental protections and resident input; no action was taken. The committee then heard HB 1652 HD1, relating to storm water management systems. The engineering industry supported clarifying that low-risk green stormwater infrastructure such as rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable pavement should not be treated like detention or retention ponds subject to fencing and other safety requirements. Opponents, including family members affected by a drowning and other residents, argued the bill would weaken Act 281’s safety protections and increase liability. The Hawaii Farm Bureau questioned whether agricultural water infrastructure should be exempted from the fencing requirements and said the costs would vary by system, but the committee did not take final action during the hearing.

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• Uh, they also partner with the Center for Multicultural Mediation and the Hmong American Mediation Center
• Uh, they also partner with the Center for Multicultural Mediation and the Hmong American Mediation Center
• </c><00:03:51.720><c> and</c> um who's the director of operations and um who's the director of operations
• </c> resources and promotes economic security resources and promotes economic security for<00:37:03.839
• </c> 2.45 so you know your your operating 2.45 so you know your your operating cost<01:12:14.480><c>

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• She practices full-time at Banner Gateway Medical Center and M.D.
• Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert.
• Currently, his mission is centered on delivering a balanced educational experience for all students while
• , things that were not allowed to partner with China on. ...space, weapons, security, things that were
• A mechanism that enables the school district or charter school to securely transmit—you can't securely

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Corinna Saldana. The chamber also received a proclamation honoring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s centennial and a visit from university representatives, and briefly highlighted the House softball championship trophy. Early business included a motion to return SB 1113 to the Senate for further amendment and a motion to reject Senate amendments to HB 2133 and send it to conference committee. The House then considered a series of Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. Bills receiving due pass recommendations included SB 1038, SB 1042, SB 1133, SB 1327, SB 1431, and SB 1447. SB 1429 and SB 1566 were amended before receiving due pass recommendations. SB 1124, SB 1167, SB 1214, SB 1315, SB 1635, and SB 1763 were also amended and recommended for passage, while SB 1501 was retained on the calendar. Debate focused especially on SB 1327, concerning foreign funding and public universities, SB 1315, concerning school-law enforcement interoperability plans, and SB 1635, which opponents argued was overbroad and threatened speech and community safety efforts. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and then passed SB 1067, SB 1160, SB 1235, SB 1620, and SB 1668. Recorded votes showed SB 1067 passed 1-0 with six not voting, SB 1160 passed 32-23 with five not voting, SB 1235 passed 45-10 with five not voting, SB 1620 passed 48-7 with five not voting, and SB 1668 passed 55-0 with five not voting. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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• security.
• We also get from them, through this 24/7/365 security operations center, threat intelligence, detection
• We also get from them, through this 24/7/365 security operations center, threat intelligence, detection
• We also get from them, through this 24/7/365 security operations center, threat intelligence, detection
• , including cybersecurity—CISA has now ended its contract with the Center for Internet Security.

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:13:01.839><c> They're</c> to get person-centered care. They're to get person-centered care.
• exactly how sites are operating. exactly how sites are operating. Chair<00:18:17.480><c> Noor.
• </c> disagreements if we choose to center it. disagreements if we choose to center it.
• </c> Brooklyn Center, and nearby areas. Brooklyn Center, and nearby areas.
• </c> Adult Abuse Reporting Center. Adult Abuse Reporting Center. 1-844-880-1574.

Bills: HF4110 , HF4101 , HF4144 , HF3546

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance

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• I have not heard back from my centers.
• I have not heard back from my centers.
• /c><00:45:33.839><c> is</c> Security Disability Administration is Security Disability Administration
• And that you're operating with Yeah. And that you're operating with about<01:19:29.760><c> 1,250.
• :40:28.719><c> by</c><01:40:28.960><c> our</c> operating budget was approved by our operating budget

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• of</c><00:23:02.559><c> the</c> Members of the Board of Commissioners of Veterans Community Living Centers
• Schoffler, please read the title of SR00004. operations and experience in operations and experience in
• Recently, she volunteered in the local food distribution center, helping package more than 4,000 pounds
• 32.320><c> local</c><00:27:32.559><c> food</c><00:27:32.880><c> distribution</c><00:27:34.000><c> center
• ,</c> in the local food distribution center, in the local food distribution center, helping<00:27:35.120

Keywords: 981, all

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• Child care centers and nursing homes are included.
• Louis and Kansas City regions.
• If you're operating a vehicle, you should be someone who's actually authorized to operate a vehicle,
• The majority of where the calls are centered or driving to is the call center in the Philippines.
• Call centers here in the states?

Summary: The House first established a quorum after several member introductions and announcements, including recognition of guests from foster care, a Bayless High School Scholar Bowl team, public utility representatives, and family members. The chamber then moved into House Bills for Perfection, beginning with HB 1812, a voter-roll maintenance measure that requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to send deceased-voter lists to the Secretary of State every 30 days for distribution to election authorities. An amendment added a 10-day processing deadline, and the bill was supported as an election-integrity measure before being ordered perfected and printed. Members also advanced HCS for HB 3308, a sales-tax exemption for materials used to construct facilities or improvements for public use that will be deeded to a political subdivision, such as parks. Supporters said it would help public-good projects while limiting the exemption to public-use construction; questions focused on fiscal impact and ensuring there is a formal agreement to transfer the property. The substitute was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The House then took up HCS for HB 3010, a prior-authorization reform bill for health care providers. Supporters said it would reduce administrative burden, add an API-based tracking component, and create a gold-carding process for providers with high approval rates; members from both parties emphasized the strain prior authorization places on physicians and patients. The committee substitute and bill were adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The chamber next considered HCS for HB 2872, a major literacy bill centered on the science of reading. The bill requires phonics-based instruction, early screening in grades 1-3, teacher training, and retention for students who are not reading on grade level by the end of third grade, subject to exemptions for students with disabilities, English learners, IEPs, 504 plans, prior retention, and other good-cause cases. Amendments clarified that three-cueing cannot be the primary instructional strategy and added parent involvement and earlier intervention language; the most contentious debate focused on retention and parental rights, but the amendment passed 103-27-1 and the bill was then adopted and ordered perfected and printed. Finally, the House advanced HCS for HB 1826 and related bills to expand authorized epinephrine products beyond EpiPens to include nasal spray and other approved forms for use in schools, child care centers, nursing homes, and by first responders; supporters cited allergy emergencies and needle fear, and the substitute was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The chamber also began debate on HCS for HB 2069/2208, a bill to authorize autonomous vehicles in Missouri, with the sponsor describing safety and economic benefits and the first amendment adding liability, jurisdiction, and U.S.-based operator requirements; a second amendment removed commercial vehicles and made technical changes. Debate on the underlying autonomous-vehicle bill continued, with supporters emphasizing modernization and opponents raising concerns about local control, surveillance, and the lack of independent safety data.

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• RATE INCREASE FOR HOW HEALTH CENTERS AND CLINICS IS ALSO EFFECTIVE FOR OCTOBER 1 AND THAT HAS BEEN FINALIZE
• AND THAT LEAVES THEM ONLY A DOLLAR $.50 FOR OPERATIONS ONCE THEY PAY THE WORKERS.
• OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IS ANOTHER AREA WHERE WE ARE LOOKING REALLY HARD.
• WE DO TO MAKE YOU MORE RESPONSIVE TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND WE'RE LOOKING AT MAKING CHANGES IN OUR OPERATIONS
• ONE OF THE THINGS I'M DOING IS I'M GOING OUT TO OUR REGIONAL OFFICES AND I'M TALKING TO OUR FRONT-LINE

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• </c> citing national security threats. citing national security threats.
• to the Center for Internet Security,<00:30:45.040><c> a</c><00:30:45.120><c> non-profit</c><00:30:45.880
• </c> experience and accurate, secure results. experience and accurate, secure results.
• Knott uh from the Campaign Legal Center. Center. Center.
• </c> our elections are resilient and secure? our elections are resilient and secure?

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We operate a 104-bed state hospital.
• We operate a 104 bed of available beds. We operate a 104 bed state<00:11:56.560><c> hospital.
• </c> reimburse the detention centers. reimburse the detention centers.
• </c><00:15:18.560><c> examination</c> reimburse for the security examination reimburse for the security
• Could we county detention centers.

Bills: SF0010 , SF0005

Committee: House Labor, Health & Social Services

Keywords: mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, bankruptcy, hospital, county, healthcare, financial stability, 916, all

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• Additionally, we are designated as the Social Security Administrator for the state of New Mexico.
• do not elect to have coverage under Social Security.
• We ensure that they either elect or do not elect to have coverage under Social Security.
• Changes to their Social Security Agreements.
• The board assists staff in setting parameters and overseeing operations.

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee