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• And in the House of Representatives, there's an executive committee. Did you not know that?
• There's an executive committee that some of these members serve on in its body. Right.
• I'm the chairman of the executive committee, and we don't handle legislative issues.
• the whole executive branch, half of the governor, on behalf of the state itself, looking through those
• This is more about coordination of the execution of it, the administration of it.

Bills: HR9, HB709, HB1011, HB1057, HB1186, HB1245, HB1247, SB49, SB425, SB479

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code

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• Just a minute, going to first give you a little bit of understanding of how we're.
• Excuse me, Rooks, books kind of.
• So there's a lot of explanation, and I appreciate the patience of the director of OMMA.
• different folks who have been put out of the industry because of different.
• I think, of course, that drives home the point That there are a lot of, excuse me, a lot of individuals

Bills: SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1094, HJR1095, SJR49

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

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• of uh House of And welcome to your class of uh House of Representatives.
• of all of the we will clap at the end of all of the announcements. announcements. announcements.
• House of Representatives. House of Representatives.
• House of Representatives. House of Representatives.
• Welcome to your House of Welcome to your House of Representatives.

Bills: SCR48, SCR28, SCR74, SCR62, SCR60, SCR89, SCR147, SCR179, SCR182, SCR59, SCR54, SCR180

Keywords: affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures

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• House of Representatives. House of Representatives.
• House Resolution number 214, relating to the committee assignments of the House of Representatives of
• of assignments of the House of Representatives<00:18:11.240> of<00:18:11.320> the<00:18
• <00:19:40.240> more front lobby of of my office for more front lobby of of my office for more
• of on behalf of the House Chair of Transportation<00:21:53.280> and<00:21:53.400> myself,

Bills: SCR48, SCR28, SCR74, SCR62, SCR60, SCR89, SCR147, SCR179, SCR182, SCR59, SCR54, SCR180

Keywords: affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures

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• the about 40% of the of the price of the about 40% of the of the price of the project.<00:10:04.800
• <00:13:07.920> Significant gallons of of a fuel. Significant gallons of of a fuel.
• of the code, all of the output.
• of the code, all of the output.
• <00:41:02.400> of this case, the two main sets of of this case, the two main sets of of choices

Bills: SCR48, SCR28, SCR74, SCR62, SCR60, SCR89, SCR147, SCR179, SCR182, SCR59, SCR54, SCR180

Keywords: affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures

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• Preserve the health of our bodies and the vigor of our minds.
• Members, do me the privilege of directing your attention to the back of chamber.
• As part of a nationwide federation, members of the OKFRW collectively contribute hundreds of volunteer
• of Oklahoma.
• We take every penny of tens of millions and millions and millions of dollars and we put them into that

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• I know that last year we had an executive order from the governor.
• I I understand that this is part of being selected Oklahoma being selected one of 15 states that is authorized
• So one of the things that was really attractive to me in this bill is for rural Oklahoma, a lot of times
• Well, a lot of times there's things like getting a blood test or some of those smaller services that
• Just real quick, you know, early identification and treatment of these kinds of diseases saves lives.

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• The letter is to indicate whether a teacher was the Subject of an allegation of inappropriate behavior
• of the constituents that we represent.
• What we're trying to do is people who move in from out of state, as again, specifically some of our military
• So, if you're giving us your word that we're not going to fund a bunch of out-of-state institutions,
• Iar of the bill to have passed.

Bills: SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480

Keywords: SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility

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• Anything further of Of that nature. Simply, a serum can be multiple vitamins combined.
• First of all, thank you very much for hearing this bill in the last week of a committee room.
• master file in the state department of health systems of vital statistics when verifying eligibility
• So with The accompaniment of someone or staff from the Department of Mental Health.
• We have members of the Department of Mental Health here.

Bills: SB1328, SB1380, SB1436, SB1558, SB1572, SB1651, SB1805, SB1831, SB1836, SB2014, SB2023, SB2044, SB2179, SB933

Keywords: parents' rights, healthcare consent, minors, medical records, protection, legal guardianship, hospital, fetal death, miscarriage, healthcare, state health department, vital records, patient rights, child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, mental health, substance abuse

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• of the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors.
• of the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors.
• I am the executive director of Equal Ground Education and Action Fund.
• There was one appearance form: Carrie Stilman, Executive Director of the Florida Commission on Ethics
• Carrie Stilman, Executive Director of the Florida Commission on Ethics, Waves in support.

Bills: S0014, S0016, S0024, S0052, S0308, S0504, S0506, S0564, S0572, S0590, S0594, S0806, S1396, S7020, S7024, S7026

Keywords: negligence, settlement, police conduct, municipal liability, personal injury, compensation, injuries, Miami-Dade County, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg. Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed. The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.

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• , in and out of ports of, of Galson County safely, and this would just be another project for us.
• of Houston.
• I'm Brian Barth, uh, Texas Department of Transportation, Deputy Executive Director.
• I'm the deputy executive director for CLLET or the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas.
• of me.

Bills: HB 2065, HB 2462, HB 2621, HB 3187, HB 3539, HB 3563, HB 3726, HB 4164, HB 4207, HB 4368, HB 4706, HB 4916, HB 4950, HB 4967, HB 5177, HB 4429, HB 5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• Brian Barth, Texas Department of Transportation, Deputy Executive Director here.
• I'm Roberto Trevino, the Executive Director of the Harris County Toll Road Authority.
• I'm the executive director of the toll road, sir.
• Well, you're the executive director of HECTRA.
• I'm a Dallas business executive and community volunteer. And I'm a lifelong resident of Dallas.

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• Part of Bill 4429 to name a portion of Highway 281 as the McElroy Memorial Highway.
• The outpouring of love we have felt from so many, and the goodness of people, Aiming this stretch of
• The three of them were mine.
• We're staying out of it.
• a standard of care and a standard of safety that needs to be upheld on our...

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• There are members of the State Board of Investment here.
• Has brought actions in defense of the people of Minnesota in the first few months of the Trump administration
• There have been a flurry of actions by the executive branch.
• of government sort of lets us down, we need to have a response.
• Department of Health. the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• the interests of the state of Minnesota the interests of the state of Minnesota and<00:36:49.240
• of publicity right now of see a lot of publicity right now of lawyering<00:43:33.080> up<00:43
• We heard a sort of a version of We heard a sort of a version of something<00:51:56.080> we've<
• have been a flurry of actions by the<00:52:51.760> executive<00:52:52.240> branch<00:52
• rule of law. rule of law.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• the population of the trans population is 1%, so it's one to 3% of 1% of the entire population.
• A little bit of context: I've met some of you guys.
• It also enshrines into Texas law a solution to the writ of erasure fallacy. which is a nerdy way of saying
• Sort of.
• of it.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• And to a little bit of a surprise, to some of us appellate attorneys, I would have thought Courts of
• Well, I'll kind of think of it as a carve-out of this stay.
• in front of the Court of Appeals.
• Or what are some of the types of things that you were thinking of that led you to file this bill that
• My name is Sarah Mae Jennings, and I am the Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Access to Justice

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• of that a couple of different ways.
• So our oversight, not just. of charter schools in particular, but of public schools writ large, and includes
• This is essentially a problem of curriculum. design in schools, and we as a country seem to have writ
• bunch of master schedule decisions that are made writ large.
• It's one of the sort of shining stars of this.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Now, I do see you have the director or executive director of the Louisiana Board of Private Security
• Examiners... ...or executive director of the Louisiana Board of Private Security Examiners?
• I'm the executive secretary for the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, and I'm also
• If someone is evicted, the constable must, the writ is issued within 24 hours of the eviction.
• Again..." "...the writ is issued within 24 hours of the eviction.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• According to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, as of April of this year, there were more than 5,000
• I'm the Executive Director of the Home Care Aid Council, a trade association of 100 home care agencies
• I'm Jen Maynard, Executive Director of the MassPace Association, testifying on behalf of the eight Programs
• I'm Jen Maynard, Executive Director of the Mass Pace Association, testifying on behalf of the eight programs
• I am the executive director of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing focused on two broad sets of issues: home- and community-based care, and school-based Medicaid reimbursement. In the morning session, legislators and advocates testified on bills affecting children and disabled enrollees, including proposals to clarify rate-setting for home health and home care services (H. 767/S. 870), allow family members and spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth (H. 1394/S. 886 and related bills), extend MassHealth coverage for applied behavior analysis and other therapies beyond age 21 for adults with autism and developmental disabilities (H. 1351/S. 871), and protect medically fragile children by improving access to continuous skilled nursing. In the later portion of the hearing, testimony shifted to a bill to improve MassHealth reimbursement for schools (S. 862), with speakers describing the school mental health crisis and the need to reinvest Medicaid funds directly into school health services. Witnesses on the home care rate-setting bill said current reimbursement methods are opaque and outdated, contributing to workforce shortages, unfilled shifts, long waitlists, and patients remaining in hospitals longer than necessary. Home care providers and trade groups argued the bill would not set rates directly but would require more transparent methodology and fuller consideration of real costs such as wages, benefits, taxes, training, and technology. On caregiver bills, many family members and provider organizations described the financial and emotional strain of caring for disabled or medically fragile relatives, especially when parents, spouses, or guardians are barred from being paid caregivers. They argued the bills would recognize existing unpaid care, help families remain at home, and reduce reliance on more expensive institutional care. Advocates for adult ABA coverage said services remain medically necessary after age 21 and that ending coverage at that age creates an inequitable “cliff” for MassHealth members compared with those with private insurance. For the PACE/community care bill, elder law attorneys and PACE advocates said current MassHealth income rules force some older adults with modestly higher incomes to spend down to $542 per month, making community living unrealistic and pushing people toward nursing homes. They supported changing the eligibility structure to a premium-based approach that would allow more people to remain in the community. On the school Medicaid bill, advocates said schools are providing effective, preventive mental health care, but reimbursement currently flows to municipalities rather than directly back to school health budgets, limiting districts’ ability to hire and retain staff. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and several witnesses requested favorable reports on the bills.