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• This program is fully optional for each vet.
• This program is fully optional for each vet.
• and has passed a to be used only by an individual who has successfully completed an approved program
• This program would provide loan repayment support for three veterinarians per year who would work in
• Saying that VPAs and the currently designed programs would have less clinical..." Dr.

Bills: S0754 , S0796

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Keywords: heated tobacco products, tobacco regulation, vaping, definition changes, Florida statutes, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services, 999, senate, all

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• </c> allowable expenses, the program stops. allowable expenses, the program stops.
• It does have an active veterans program?
• ,</c> developers, let's use the grant program, developers, let's use the grant program, let's<00:31:37.320
• ><c> let's</c><00:31:39.280><c> use</c> let's use the KBI program, let's use let's use the KBI program
• ,</c> of a time to go through the program, of a time to go through the program, explain<00:43:50.600>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The speaker outlined Kentucky’s economic development strategy and how the cabinet evaluates and awards incentives. He emphasized using national benchmarks such as Site Selection and Area Development magazines, focusing on real data, competitiveness, and performance-based incentives. He said the state is performing well nationally in investment rankings, and credited the legislature with providing tools that help attract and retain jobs, especially through speed to market, site readiness, transportation, and workforce coordination. A major portion of the remarks described the “anatomy” of an incentive package: first improving sites and infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads, and rail spurs; then using sales tax benefits for construction materials and equipment; then training support through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation; and finally the Kentucky Business Incentive (KBI) program, which reimburses qualifying expenses from incremental tax revenue. He said incentives are negotiated, data-driven, and targeted toward companies with strong wage levels, training plans, growth potential, and, in some cases, agricultural benefits or industry leadership. He also noted special treatment for heritage communities and said the state has expanded KBI beyond heavy manufacturing to include R&D, headquarters, and service businesses. The speaker also described compliance and oversight. Incentive agreements are written with job, wage, investment, and community-benefit terms, and companies must file regular reports and invoices. Cash incentives can be clawed back if commitments are not met, while tax credits are tied to actual investment and job creation. He said the Revenue Cabinet and Environment and Energy Cabinet play important monitoring roles, and that projects go through application review and preliminary approval by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority before final approval and payment. He closed by thanking legislators for their support and for allowing more flexible, capped, and data-driven incentive tools.

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• and an intern in the Sato program.
• But our program of doctors from Mexico was never intended to be a permanent licensed program.
• There are 28 programs, with four more in development, and existing programs have been approved to grow
• Dental programs are focused on restorative treatment.
• Dental programs are focused on restorative treatment.

Committee: House Business and Professions

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I know the programs like the Para to Teacher program have been really helpful in getting teachers in
• I was a graduate of the resident teacher program at UND many years ago, and these programs are really
• Nathan, you said resident teacher program.
• Para-to-teacher program, same type of thing.
• I'm the program administrator for that office.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to discuss special education funding and retention, beginning with approval of the prior meeting minutes and then hearing a presentation from North Dakota United on a statewide special education survey and retention rubric. Presenters described how the rubric and survey were developed from special educator input around four domains: paperwork and due process support, workload, student and staff safety, and paraprofessional management. They reported high levels of stress and burnout, including increased workload, difficulty taking prep and lunch time, concerns about mental health, and widespread difficulty filling special education positions. Committee members questioned the survey’s lack of a general-education comparison group, the interpretation of terms like “rarely” and “sometimes,” and whether results could be broken down further by district size, unit, or disability area. The survey results showed the weakest area was workload, with respondents reporting caseloads increasing without corresponding adjustments, little additional support or compensation when workloads rise, and few negotiated-agreement protections. Paperwork and due process also scored poorly, with many teachers saying they rarely receive dedicated time during the duty day, often work outside contract hours without compensation, and take work home on evenings and weekends. Student and staff safety scored somewhat better but still showed gaps in crisis follow-up, notification about violent behavior, protective gear, and leave options after incidents. Paraprofessional management also drew concern, especially low pay, insufficient staffing, limited administrative support, and the burden placed on teachers to supervise and train paras. Several teachers then testified directly about the practical impact of these issues. One special education teacher described the job as combining instruction, legal compliance, and paraprofessional supervision, often requiring work beyond contracted hours and contributing to burnout and turnover. Another testified that special education case managers are effectively doing three full-time jobs and that the paperwork and caseload demands are a major reason people avoid or leave the field. Committee members discussed whether the problems are primarily local or state-level, whether more funding would solve them, and whether changes to the funding formula or weighting for high-cost students might be needed. No formal vote or action was taken beyond a recess and return to order for the next presentation, which continued the discussion of possible special education study objectives and potential policy directions.

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• And so as I mentioned on the program.
• And so since theseUS program.
• And we found that DHS continued the program and paid about $6.6 million to employees after the program
• However, upon continue the program.
• Where did they programs were expired?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• One such program that CFILC is a holder on is the Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program, which
• SB 971 establishes the Healthy Aging Community Partnerships Program.
• We'll get there, and we need this program.
• This bill does not create a new program. It preserves what is already working.
• This bill does not create a new program.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care met without an initial quorum and heard four Senate bills focused on older adults and people with disabilities. SB 837 by Senator Reyes would require Aging and Disability Resource Connection programs to provide disaster and emergency preparedness education tailored to older adults and people with disabilities. Supporters, including the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers and the California Commission on Aging, cited recent wildfire deaths and the need for better evacuation planning and preparedness. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. SB 971 by Senator Choi would create a Healthy Aging Community Partnerships Program to encourage voluntary local partnerships, including with community colleges and other entities, to support social connection, technology help, caregiver resources, and other healthy aging activities. Supporters said it would promote independence and prevent isolation at no mandated cost, while one member questioned whether the bill addressed a current legal gap and whether public health departments should be involved. The committee approved the bill on a due pass motion and re-referred it to the Committee on Health. SB 1261 by Senator Laird would allow Aging and Disability Resource Connections to continue operating for one to two years during transitions when an area agency on aging or independent living center operator changes, preventing service disruptions. Testimony from Access Central Coast and the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging emphasized the importance of continuity for thousands of clients. The committee passed the bill and re-referred it to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 991 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Assemblymember Gonzalez, would require the Department of Social Services to classify substantiated abuse in residential care facilities for the elderly by specific abuse type rather than a broad residents’ rights category. Ombudsman advocates argued this would improve transparency and accountability; members also discussed whether similar protections should extend to younger adults in other licensed settings. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was re-referred to the Committee on Human Services.

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• This is accomplished through our programs, staff, and board members.
• All the rest of the barley breeding programs are at the university level.
• I'm going to focus on some of our program highlights.
• We had an investment in insurance and an increase in market development programs.
• It modifies the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• sure the program works successfully.
• First of all, I think this is a great program.
• Or you have ones that you actually work with on an annual basis: education programs, after-school programs
• , obesity programs, youth sports programs, building fields in underserved areas.
• Education programs, after-school programs, obesity programs, youth sports programs, building fields in

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee met as a subcommittee before quorum was established, then heard three measures. AB 770 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez would authorize the City of Los Angeles to create a flexible signage framework at the Los Angeles Convention Center to generate revenue for renovation and modernization tied to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Support came from labor, business, and SEIU representatives, who cited jobs, tourism, and financing benefits; there was no opposition testimony. Members asked about the job estimates and the connection between signage revenue and convention center expansion. SB 451, presented by Senator Archuleta, would clarify that a 50-50 charitable raffle may be conducted at a championship game held at a designated venue where an affiliated sports team plays home games, addressing a Super Bowl-related ambiguity. Supporters from the NFL and the 49ers said the change would preserve charitable fundraising for Super Bowls 60 and 61 and would not alter other raffle rules. CalNonprofits raised concerns about fairness, gambling expansion, and the special treatment of pro sports raffles, while members discussed how charities receive funds and the program’s audit process. AB 831 by Assemblymember Valencia would prohibit online sweepstakes using dual-currency models that allow cash payouts, while leaving non-cash social sweepstakes untouched. Supporters, including several tribes, the Sports Betting Alliance, the California Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders, argued the bill closes a loophole, protects consumers, and preserves tribal gaming sovereignty; opponents, including the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance and numerous tribal members and representatives, argued it would eliminate a legal industry, harm smaller and less advantaged tribes, and was advanced without sufficient consultation. After extensive debate about consumer protection, tribal equity, and online gaming regulation, all three bills were approved, and the committee adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

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• </c> continue to go through the FFA program. continue to go through the FFA program.
• </c> a<00:44:06.960><c> program</c> a program a program that<00:44:10.240><c> was</c> that was that was
• What if you qualify for whatever program and it's just easier to sign you up for this program?
• What if you qualify for whatever program and it's just easier to sign you up for this program?
• </c> program versus traditional Medicaid. program versus traditional Medicaid.

Keywords: 981, all

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• It's wildly successful program. program. program.
• Now, the EFA program is not a local program.
• </c> the EFA program is not a local program. the EFA program is not a local program.
• . program. program.
• EFA program.

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Because the DEQ oversees our state SRF program.
• How our program looks at affordability.
• The clean water program does not allow that.
• in the drinking water program.
• the project through their cost-share program.

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met to receive interim status updates on several water-related studies and Department of Water Resources projects. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and then heard updates on the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study. Staff reported that the committee had already received the testimony contemplated in the study plans, including input from state agencies, local governments, and out-of-state entities, and that any further action would be at the committee’s discretion. The Department of Water Resources then provided project and budget updates on NAWS and the Southwest Pipeline Project. Reese reported NAWS is expected to serve about 81,000 users, with a total projected cost of about $571 million and about $96 million remaining, while the Southwest Pipeline Project is estimated at $1.06 billion total with about $409 million remaining. Members asked about funding sources, capacity needs, and whether current and future construction is being designed for increased demand; department staff said current work is designed for ultimate capacity, but some future components may need redesign based on new requests. The committee also discussed local cost shares, Minot’s role in NAWS funding, and whether the system is adequate for peak demand. A major portion of the meeting focused on the department’s cash management, carryover, and long-term water funding outlook. The department said Resources Trust Fund revenues are tied to oil extraction taxes and are affected by stripper well exemptions and future oil price declines. Members expressed concern about large carryover balances and whether the state is obligating more money than can realistically be spent in a biennium. The department reported about $340.6 million in remaining carryover and said it is trying to reduce that through a two-tier pre-construction/construction process and closer project vetting. The department also summarized the Deloitte studies on regional governance and finance and on cost-share policy. Stakeholders generally favored keeping the current governance structures for NAWS and Southwest with improvements, while Red River stakeholders leaned toward a different option; the department said it will bring an implementation plan back in September. On cost share, Deloitte’s recommendations would reduce some percentages, prioritize projects differently, and use other measures to close a projected long-term funding gap. Members debated affordability, local burden, deferred maintenance, and whether statutory changes may be needed to allow the commission more flexibility in prioritizing and funding projects. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the updates.

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• :15.599><c> law</c> for those programs, locks it into law for those programs, locks it into law with<
• So, the minority programs that we're really talking about are, you know, minority disadvantage programs
• And so these programs are at risk. They're being underfunded. And so these programs are at risk.
• ><c> there</c><01:00:53.839><c> to</c> legitimate programs are out there to legitimate programs are out
• services programs are social services programs are particularly<01:02:13.920><c> hardit.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii. Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements. Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.

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• That's a federal loan program, etc.
• , both old programs and those newly created programs from the last legislative session.
• </c><00:55:03.880><c> to</c> start uh step one of the program to start uh step one of the program to
• ><c> join</c> suspect the F grant program will join suspect the F grant program will join others<00:58
• </c><00:58:38.440><c> those</c> programs both old programs and those programs both old programs and those

Bills: HF1167 , HF1242

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• Those are federal programs.
• Programs. Next slide.
• So, we have our Flood Community Assistance Program. program, which is our National Flood Insurance Program
• Under the FMA grant program, This is another key flood grant program that we manage.
• This program offers, with respect to AMHI, typically in our programs, 75%.

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

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• </c> came out the the teacher prep programs came out the the teacher prep programs that's<00:09:11.160
• and say well these this of the program and say well these this program<01:04:08.720><c> is</c><01:04
• </c> really about the impact of the program really about the impact of the program at<01:04:25.920><c
• MathCore is a great program.
• </c> Ray rower math cor is a great program Ray rower math cor is a great program it's<01:10:41.120><c

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> things that can enhance program things that can enhance program integrity<00:04:19.919><c> uh</c
• ,</c><00:32:37.200><c> I</c> and frankly looking at the programs, I and frankly looking at the programs
• </c> important that we put as much program important that we put as much program integrity<00:48:56.800
• </c><00:53:19.520><c> integrity</c> amendment to enhance program integrity amendment to enhance program
• </c> grievance procedures that allows program grievance procedures that allows program participants<01

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And this is program appropriation.
• to date in our grant grant program to date in our grant program<00:41:17.920><c> structure.
• This includes grant programs.
• </c> fund for the community grants program. fund for the community grants program.
• </c> program success. Why this matters? program success. Why this matters?

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Dispensaries have been added along with more qualifications to get into the program, and the program
• has</c> into the program, and the program has into the program, and the program has been<00:44:27.920
• </c> medical program for very sick patients. medical program for very sick patients.
• And then they have a loose one laying... the federal program that receive 300 the federal program that
• </c> at potentially expanding the program at potentially expanding the program again<01:22:37.040><c>

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , allowing the program to continue regardless of a change in state leadership.
• This program would be implemented and administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue.
• </c><00:04:07.680><c> allowing</c> tax credit scholarship program allowing tax credit scholarship program
• </c><00:04:12.720><c> This</c><00:04:13.040><c> program</c> change in state leadership.
• This program change in state leadership.

Bills: HB342 , HB342 , HB168 , HB220 , SB187 , SB270 , SB265 , SB220 , SB242 , SB277

Committee: House Fiscal Responsibility

Keywords: religious instruction, elective credit, released time, public education, school policy, tax credit, scholarship, education funding, financial aid, federal participation, HB168, Alabama, emergency management, local emergency management organization, mutual aid, mutual aid agreement, disaster response, public safety, public health, state emergency management plan

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• . program. program.
• </c> value-based program. Is that an answer? value-based program. Is that an answer?
• We have a program called Partnerships in Care. It is a clinical program.
• It is not a prepayment program.
• It's a clinical program. It is we do. It's a clinical program.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board received a presentation from Dr. Stack and Commissioner Langfeld on Kentucky’s application for a federal Medicaid-related funding opportunity tied to House Resolution 1. They described a compressed six-week stakeholder process that produced more than 50 responses and letters of support, and said the application was organized around five broad priorities: maternal health, behavioral health and substance use disorder, oral health, EMS/trauma response, and chronic disease. They emphasized that the proposal was designed to align with CMS goals, use allowable funding categories, and focus on sustainability rather than a short-term grant. Commissioner Langfeld outlined five core initiatives: rural community hubs for chronic care innovation, beginning with obesity and diabetes; a maternal and infant health effort called POWER; a behavioral health and substance use model called IMPATH; an oral health initiative called Rooted in Health; and an integrated crisis-to-care EMS and trauma response effort. He said the chronic disease work would include prevention, food-as-medicine concepts, and technology tools, while the maternal health effort would expand team-based care around mothers and infants using community health workers and doulas. The behavioral health proposal would build on existing crisis intervention models, oral health would address workforce and access gaps through training, mobile vans, and telehealth, and the EMS proposal would better connect emergency response with home-based and community care. Several senators questioned whether the proposal would meaningfully address rural hospital closures or the broader rural health care crisis. Senator Meredith said the plan was not transformational and would not save rural hospitals, while Senator Berg asked how success would be measured. In response, the presenters said they would use both lagging and leading indicators, with an emphasis on rapid-cycle feedback and data use that is more actionable in real time. They also said the work could help existing models that already show promise, such as behavioral health units and dental workforce expansion, even if it would not solve the larger funding gap created by HR1. Senator Douglas asked how the proposals would motivate patients to participate in their own health care. The presenters responded that the chronic disease prevention work would focus on obesity, diabetes prevention, nutrition, and consumer-facing technology tools to help people engage in their own care, and that EMS-community health worker partnerships could identify unmet needs in the home and reduce preventable problems. The board then moved on to its next agenda item, Medicaid managed care delivery models, with Tom Stevens, Katherine North, and Dr. Patel scheduled to present.