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• OF SCHOOLS AND ALSO PROVIDING 2.8 MILLION FOR THE HOME TIED DOWN PROGRAM AT $700,000 FOR ONGOING RESEARCH
• TO THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY'S HURRICANE RESEARCH CENTER ALSO KNOWN AS LOW WIND.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><02:55:00.080><c> Amanda</c> Ellie Tibidk, our researcher Amanda Ellie Tibidk, our researcher Amanda
• Senator Jasinski and his autonomous mower research, we've got that as well as an initiative, a pilot,
• Danny Gillis, who's my partisan researcher, phenomenal work, and I am so deeply appreciative of all of
• Danny Gillis, who's my partisan researcher, phenomenal work, and I am so deeply appreciative of all of
• Final hurrah. partisan researcher phenomenal work and partisan researcher phenomenal work and I<04:28

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• is indicating that we have a researcher is indicating that we have a number<00:15:02.720><c> of</c><
• So I will give this report right here to represent dry so you won't have this is the HCS research paper
• we did for this state and for the other states in the country. ...the HCS research paper we did for
• </c><02:12:32.719><c> uh</c> of research, uh data are neutral. uh of research, uh data are neutral. uh
• </c><03:10:05.840><c> and</c> standards and utilizes research and standards and utilizes research and

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• evolves getting to that issue research evolves getting to that issue as<00:54:42.559><c> quickly</c>
• I did some research and found that in Vermont, where the minimum wage is $14.42, they have a program
• I did some research and benefit cliffs.
• I did some research and I<01:13:26.960><c> found</c><01:13:27.040><c> that</c><01:13:27.280><c> in</c
• I did some research and found that in Vermont, where the minimum wage is $14.42, they have a program

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um but he Realtor's research director.
• I own a legal research and government affairs business in St.
• I own a legal research and government affairs business in St.
• I own a legal research and government affairs business in St.
• I did my own research from my own practice of various claims that I defended.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So it's been shown in research to be an effective prevention strategy.
• To take tests and quizzes and do research I have a tendency of doing.
• To take tests and quizzes and do research.
• To take tests and quizzes and do research. Absolutely.
• To take tests and quizzes and do research. How do you stack that over time?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.

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• In the research that I've done and talking with the utility folks, there is actually an explanation as
• </c><00:07:51.639><c> that</c><00:07:51.840><c> I've</c> number and in the research that I've number
• and in the research that I've done<00:07:52.879><c> um</c><00:07:53.000><c> and</c><00:07:53.199><c>
• For a fair outcome for Minnesotans, we must base decisions on research, data, and facts.
• data and facts we are ready to research data and facts we are ready to share<00:41:12.520><c> our</c

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So that's one scenario where the Legislative Budget Office could provide additional analysis and research
• So that's one scenario where the Legislative Budget Office could provide additional analysis and research
• We'll make sure we respond and make sure that we check with Council and research and make sure that we
• </c> we we check with uh Council and research we we check with uh Council and research and<00:43:35.480
• We certainly do research in other areas, and so if something new comes in, we'll see what's happening

Bills: HF3

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• Matt Ainger, House GOP research for Ways and Means and Health. Hi, everyone.
• I'm Colby Sullivan with the nonpartisan House Research Department.
• on</c><00:09:01.519><c> wide-</c><00:09:01.800><c> ranging</c><00:09:02.120><c> issues</c> we do research
• on wide- ranging issues we do research on wide- ranging issues from<00:09:02.800><c> education</c><00
• </c><00:14:58.800><c> that</c> because uh to a lot of researchers that because uh to a lot of researchers

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh well, Council is doing a bit of research.
• Uh well, Council is doing a bit of research.
• Uh well, Council is doing a bit of research.
• doing</c><01:04:21.680><c> a</c><01:04:21.760><c> bit</c><01:04:21.960><c> of</c><01:04:22.120><c> research
• </c> uh doing a bit of research. uh doing a bit of research.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I know that there is a wealth of evidence and research that reveals high support and guidance for
• I'd be happy to show you some internal research that we've done, for instance, comparing Tarrant County
• I'd be happy to show you some internal research that we've done, for instance, comparing Tarrant County
• I beg of you as a researcher, please give that to us.
• So this research and this legislation is near and dear to our hearts.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And what can we look forward to in terms of things that you would be researching to kind of help identify
• joining us remotely will be Neil Mahoney, who is with the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
• professor of economics at Stanford and the director of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
• professor of economics at Stanford and the director of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
• Research. Next slide.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations. Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing. Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• We did some research, and I want to be clear that it was not a deep dive, but we did some.
• I want to be clear that it was not a deep dive, but we did some pretty good research on how many of those
• Our research, which I do want to be very clear, we did some solid research, but we need to really drill
• Do we know, in the course of your research, have you discovered, are there any industry standards?
• We know they're not, we know what the, of your research, have you discovered?

Committee: House The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Our clinicians at Planned Parenthood Northern California participated in the landmark research that established
• Research shows that rural women are more likely to die from cervical cancer.
• Research from the CDC shows that increased screening has reduced cervical cancer incidence and deaths
• Research shows that when prior authorization is required, treatment can be delayed by a month or more
• There's an estimate in some research reviews that indicates that 25% of every dollar spent goes toward

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, with most items presented for later vote once quorum was reached. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted a consent calendar of multiple bills with motions for due pass to Appropriations, and it noted that AB 2029 had been pulled from the agenda. The committee also took up AB 1973, a bill by Aguiar-Curry to expand who may provide procedural abortion care. Supporters, including physicians and certified nurse midwives, argued the bill would align law with current training and improve access, while opponents said later-term abortion procedures require physician-level surgical training and raised safety concerns. The author emphasized hands-on training, consultation, and transfer protocols, and the bill was held pending quorum with a motion and second recorded. The committee then heard AB 1558 by Arambula, which would adopt the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act to speed the use of out-of-state licensed volunteers during declared disasters. Supporters from the Uniform Law Commission and the Red Cross said the bill would reduce delays and clarify legal authority for volunteer health workers; there was no opposition testimony. AB 2282 by Alanis, a temporary rural emergency stabilization center for Patterson while a permanent hospital is built, drew support from local emergency responders and a late opposition from the California chapter of ACEP. The chair praised the bill as a creative local solution and agreed to coauthor it; a motion and second were recorded, with the vote to occur later. Several public health access bills followed. AB 1843 by El-Hawari would limit prior authorization and align hepatitis C treatment coverage with medical guidelines; supporters said it would remove barriers to a curable disease, while health plans opposed it as a mandate, citing premium impacts and the recent SB 306 prior-authorization process. AB 2247 by El-Hawari would create the THRIVE program for mental health services for youth affected by gun violence; Youth Alive and other supporters described trauma-informed, community-based care, and the chair and another member asked to be added as coauthors. AB 2138 by Krell would expand access to certified peer support specialists in enhanced care management and remove automatic disqualifications based solely on criminal history; supporters said peers are essential to engagement and recovery, and the bill was held with a motion and second. Later, AB 1682 by Hart would require coverage of scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, with emotional testimony from cancer survivors and clinicians; insurers opposed it as another mandate, but the author stressed the modest per-member cost and the bill was moved with a motion and second. AB 1879 by Dixon would standardize data reporting for alcohol and drug treatment facilities, including private providers, to improve statewide information on outcomes and access; the bill drew broad support from recovery organizations and the prior opposition was withdrawn after amendments. AB 1906 by Aguiar-Curry would require coverage of at-home cervical cancer screening kits without cost sharing; supporters cited improved access for rural and working Californians, insurers opposed it on affordability grounds, and the bill passed on a recorded roll call after quorum was established. Finally, AB 1556 by Haney would clarify and support drug-free recovery housing and return-to-use policies; supporters said it would expand sober housing options, while opponents warned it could allow evictions after relapse and conflict with Housing First principles. The hearing ended with the bill still under discussion and opposition-unless-amended concerns noted.

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• They may be doing it based upon the latest research and best practice.
• They may be doing it based upon the latest research and best practices, but the back end might need a
• We've just wrapped up some market research looking at what existing platforms are out there.
• Just wrapped up some market research looking at what existing platforms are out there.
• But I am going to say that some probably could be if the fidelity and the data and the research show

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They may be doing it based upon the latest research and best practice.
• They may be doing it based upon the latest research and best practices, but the back end might need a
• We've just wrapped up some market research looking at what existing platforms are out there.
• Just wrapped up some market research looking at what existing platforms are out there.
• But I am going to say that some probably could be if the fidelity and the data and the research shows

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services heard testimony on Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and related budget and trailer bill proposals, with a major focus on the impacts of H.R. 1 on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). DDS and the Department of Social Services (DSS) said H.R. 1 could affect Medi-Cal and CalFresh access, but that people with disabilities and caregivers are exempt from the work requirements; the administration is working on data matching and automation through the statewide eligibility system to identify exemptions, with June 1, 2026 as the implementation date for CalFresh changes. Witnesses and advocates warned that any loss of Medi-Cal could create fiscal pressure on regional centers and households, while public commenters described the real-life consequences of losing services. Committee members repeatedly expressed concern about cost shifts to counties and asked for harm-mitigation strategies before the May Revision. The committee also reviewed the governor’s IHSS-related proposals. DSS said the budget would set a baseline for authorized hours, align IHSS disenrollment/reinstatement with Medi-Cal eligibility processes, and eliminate the IHSS backup provider system, while emphasizing that individual service hours would still be based on assessed need. DDS said if a person loses IHSS or Medi-Cal, regional centers may have to step in as payer of last resort for some services, potentially at higher state cost. Members and the Legislative Analyst’s Office questioned whether counties could absorb the proposed shifts without reducing services, and asked for more detail on implementation, data quality controls, and how regional centers could help families navigate disruptions. A separate trailer bill on DDS rate reform and the Quality Incentive Program drew mixed reactions. DDS proposed extending a contract exemption and delaying final rate reform regulations to 2030, saying the changes are budget-neutral and needed for implementation. DDS reported that about 81% of providers had completed the current Quality Incentive Program requirements, but providers and advocates argued the 90-10 structure can function like a penalty and may destabilize services if providers lose 10% of funding. Committee members asked for clearer assistance to providers, possible flexibility for good-faith efforts, and a redlined version of the language before the May Revision. The committee also heard DDS’s proposed trailer bill on regional center governance and provider capacity. DDS said the language would consolidate regional center contracts and performance measures, strengthen board training and oversight, require consumer advisory committees, expand independent legal support, raise the threshold for board approval of contracts, and remove barriers such as physical-office requirements and duplicate vendorization. DDS said the goal is to improve accountability and efficiency while preserving person-centered services, and members indicated they wanted further refinement and stakeholder input before moving forward.

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• However, current research would suggest that the number is about the same. it. it.
• However, However, However, um<00:33:44.440><c> current</c><00:33:44.800><c> research</c><00:33:45.240
• the process to develop useful guidance for cities and professionals and to continue to support the research
• professionals and to continue to support professionals and to continue to support the<01:03:38.880><c> research
• </c> the research work in this area. the research work in this area.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Based on the most recent research in how students learn health, the proposed standards are designed to
• </c><00:37:11.520><c> in</c><00:37:11.839><c> how</c> Based on the most recent research in how Based
• on the most recent research in how students<00:37:13.280><c> learn</c><00:37:13.599><c> health,</c><00
• The inquiry design model is a research-based, teacher-friendly framework creating inquiry-based social
• The inquiry design model is a research-based, teacher-friendly framework creating inquiry-based social

Bills: HF3489 , HF3550

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• land-grant institution serving nearly 36,000 students, conducting more than $500 million in annual research
• compliance guidance to Serving nearly 36,000 students, conducting more than $500 million in annual research
• Whether in a classroom, the clinic, or the research lab, we are focused on ensuring Kentucky tomorrow
• <00:40:46.560><c> the</c><00:40:46.880><c> clinic,</c><00:40:47.599><c> the</c><00:40:47.920><c> research
• </c><00:40:48.240><c> lab,</c> classroom, the clinic, the research lab, classroom, the clinic, the research

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met to hear updates from Kentucky public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System on compliance with House Bill 4, which restricts DEI-related activities and requires institutional and viewpoint neutrality. The chair emphasized that the hearing should focus on both compliance and the financial effects of the law. Eastern Kentucky University said its board adopted a House Bill 4 compliance resolution and an institutional neutrality policy. KCTCS reported systemwide reviews of programs, websites, scholarships, personnel, and admissions language, along with board actions removing a cultural competency course requirement, adopting institutional neutrality, and certifying compliance. KCTCS said about $2.5 million annually had been reallocated to other needs, and that no personnel were eliminated, though some roles were reassigned and DEI-related offices closed. Kentucky State University said it had already dissolved DEI offices before the bill passed, ended DEI-specific training, revised policies and gift acceptance rules, adopted a viewpoint neutrality policy, and was conducting ongoing reviews of programs, job descriptions, and web content. KSU said it had achieved substantial compliance, expected full operational integration by August 1, and had not terminated staff or closed academic programs because of the law. In response to questions, KSU said it was broadening outreach to all students rather than targeting specific populations and that its prior diversity finding was tied to not meeting a diversity quota. Morehead State University said it had no DEI office before House Bill 4, amended its non-discrimination statement to include political and social viewpoint neutrality and condemnation of religious and ethnic discrimination, and remained focused on serving its largely low-income student body. Murray State University reported reviewing scholarships, expenditures, training, and academic programs to ensure no differential treatment or indoctrination, revising its neutrality policy, and updating non-discrimination posters and training. When asked about a statement that DEI would “look different,” the university said it meant student support services would continue in a different form. Northern Kentucky University said it dissolved its diversity office and chief diversity officer position in 2024, reviewed programs, events, scholarships, and employee affinity groups, adopted a statement on intellectual diversity and viewpoint neutrality, and reviewed about 2,000 courses for compliance. NKU also said its new Center for Belonging would focus on first-generation and commuter students rather than rebrand prior DEI efforts. The University of Kentucky began its presentation by describing earlier changes made in August 2024, including disbanding its office of institutional diversity, removing diversity statements and mandatory training, adopting institutional neutrality, and ending race-based consideration in admissions and scholarships; the transcript cuts off before the rest of UK’s testimony and any committee votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations.

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• Trump administration slashed over 1,000 fellowships from the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research
• Fellowship Program, cutting financial support from graduate student researchers in STEM fields.
• Trump administration slashed over 1,000 fellowships from the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research
• Fellowship Program, cutting financial support from graduate student researchers in STEM fields.
• COMMERCE COMMITTEE LOOKS AT BUT EVERY POLICY CONNECTS AND WE ARE LOOKING AT AND STUDYING AND FUNDING RESEARCH

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all