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• facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit conduct
• that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative proceedings.
• to present Assembly Bill 81, which would direct the California Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct
• But, you know, we can't all acknowledge the fact that, you know, this is not how we should be conducting
• How we should be conducting business for our veterans.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met as a subcommittee because a quorum was initially lacking, and heard six bills. AB 81 by Assemblymember Ta would require CalVet to study the mental health needs of women veterans; supporters from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, and behavioral health groups said women veterans face higher rates of military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicide, while no opposition appeared. The bill was later passed 7-0 and re-referred to Appropriations. AB 826 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would prohibit unaccredited individuals or businesses from charging veterans fees to file or assist with VA benefits claims, impose a civil penalty, and direct penalty revenue to veterans services and district attorneys. Supporters argued the bill would curb predatory “claim sharks” and protect veterans from exploitation, while opponents from private claims consulting firms and several veterans said the measure could restrict access to legitimate help and should be narrowed to target bad actors instead of banning paid assistance broadly. After extensive testimony and discussion about federal law, accreditation, and possible amendments, the committee passed the bill 8-0 and re-referred it to Judiciary. AB 556 by Assemblymember Patterson would clarify that campus-level mandatory fees are covered under the CalVet fee waiver for dependents of certain veterans and Medal of Honor recipients. Supporters said the bill would fulfill the state’s promise to veterans’ families, while concerns were raised about fiscal impacts on CSU campuses and the need for more precise cost estimates. The bill was passed 6-0 and sent to Appropriations. The committee also adopted its rules 7-0 and approved the consent calendar, which included AB 264, AB 1508, and AB 1509, all re-referred to Appropriations.

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• I think specific to this issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a study
• The current parole law is a quarter of the sentence for the offense, and they also get good conduct time
• on a DWI third or intoxication manslaughter third, or anything like that, half-time with no good conduct
• Then the subsequent intoxication-related offenses would become a half-time offense with no good conduct
• Good conduct time. So if they get 20 years, they're doing at least 10.

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• Senator, hey president, got a quorum ready to conduct business. We will now discuss SB137.
• Personnel will conduct annual reviews to ensure an accountability measure, and it would exclude the District
• Personnel will conduct annual reviews to ensure accountability measures, and it would exclude the District
• Personnel will conduct annual reviews to ensure accountability measures, and it would exclude the District
• Personnel will conduct annual reviews to ensure accountability measures, and it would exclude the District

Bills: SB137, SB164, SB165, SB49

Keywords: sewer, wastewater, public service commission, PSC, utility regulation, private utility, regulated utility, affiliated system, consolidation, rate jurisdiction, rate setting, wastewater management entity, common ownership, control, Jefferson County Board of Health, local constitutional amendment, public utilities, Alabama Code Title 37, Alabama Code Title 22, certification

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• of hearing as much as possible from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit conduct
• that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative proceedings.
• No engaging in conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of this hearing

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard several bills related to local government finance and development. SB 1005 would authorize local agencies to adopt a five-cent rounding system for cash transactions if penny shortages make exact change impractical, with the author and supporters from county treasurers, cities, special districts, and local government associations arguing it would provide legal clarity and reduce costs. SB 1036 would require local jurisdictions to give credit for prior site uses when calculating mitigation fees on redevelopment or adaptive reuse projects, with supporters from SPUR, Realtors, AARP, the building industry, and housing-related groups saying it would prevent duplicative fees and better align charges with new impacts only.

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• collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, and the County of Hawaii to conduct
• County<00:16:52.800> of<00:16:52.959> Hawaii<00:16:53.360> to<00:16:53.519> conduct
• <00:16:53.759> an<00:16:54.120> inventory County of Hawaii to conduct an inventory
• County of Hawaii to conduct an inventory of<00:16:55.360> bus<00:16:55.600> stops<00:16

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation met on Thursday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m. with a short agenda focused on two resolutions. STR 32 requested that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation work with the Department of Transportation to use inmate work furlough programs for state roadway and highway maintenance. Testimony was received in support from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and an individual, Frank Schultz. No one testified in opposition or with reservations. The committee also heard STR 117 SD1 HD1, which urged the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, and the County of Hawaii to inventory bus stops on Hawaii Island used by children traveling to school and to develop safety improvements at those locations. Testimony in support came from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Education, and Frank Schultz. Again, there was no opposition or additional public testimony. After taking the measures up, the committee voted to pass both resolutions unamended as is. The chair’s recommendations were adopted, with some members excused from the vote on STR 32. Before adjournment, the chair noted this was the last traditional transportation committee hearing of the session, thanked staff, members, and advocates, and said the committee would move into conference on nearly 45 transportation measures. The meeting then adjourned.

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• We also conducted a survey of needs from our local community providers.
• At a minimum, a screening related to visual function was conducted for these children after referral
• So did somebody do the study for us, or how did we conduct the study?
• This was conducted by DHS, myself as clinical director with the clinics, as well as Dr.
• Additional reviews conducted and other committee topics reviewed.

Keywords: 908, all

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• We are here to evaluate conduct, identify... failures and hold people accountable.
• While also thoughtfully addressing conduct that jeopardizes safety and fairly seeing the time, place,
• That's the distinguishing between conduct and speech. toe tearing up signs is totally unacceptable and
• It was a mixture of different types of conduct and different types of people engaging that conduct.
• has largely been defending its conduct in that.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Uh, my, my read of the bill is that the commission, TCEQ or LCRA would conduct the study.
• I, I don't think it's something that usually when we get tasked with conducting studies, we're not conducting
• And so my question would be to you is, you know, what is your idea about how the LCRA would conduct a
• House Bill 2805 will help balance the rights of landowners and discourage bad conduct.
• That's the egregious conduct this provision is, is, is geared to protect.

Bills: HB 1520, HB 1525, HB 1530, HB 1535, HB 2068, HB 2091, HB 2347, HB 2372, HB 2805, HB 2815, HB 2867, HB 3154, HB 3482, HB 3483, HB 3663, HB 3781, HB 3901, HB 3915, HB 4135, HB 4153, HB 4158, HB 4329, HB 4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• As required by Rule 12.7, the committees conducted an inquiry into the qualifications, experience, and
• Public hearings were conducted for certain appointees by the committees of reference.
• Public hearings were conducted for certain appointees by the committees of reference. particular office
• Public hearings were conducted for certain appointees by the committees of reference.
• While many higher education institutions have their own various policies on emergency management, conduct

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote. The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals. The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.

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• for conducting any other types<00:10:37.560> of<00:10:37.680> business<00:10:38.000>
• I kind of talked about that at the beginning, and we conduct both pre- and post-payment audits.
• both pre and post-payment and we conduct both pre and post-payment audits<00:15:14.920> um<00
• <00:15:54.680> auditing with Medicare that uh conducts auditing with Medicare that uh conducts
• And then postpayment audits, both the MCOs as well as the department conducts postpayment audits.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review the Department for Medicaid Services’ program integrity work. Commissioner Lisa Lee and Program Integrity Director Jennifer Dudinsky outlined Kentucky Medicaid’s structure, funding, enrollment, and spending, including FMAP rates, the size of the Medicaid and KCHIP populations, the number of providers, and 2024 expenditures. They also described the managed care and fee-for-service populations, noting that managed care serves most members while fee-for-service is concentrated in long-term care and waiver populations. Most of the discussion focused on fraud, waste, abuse prevention, and provider oversight. The department described its provider enrollment and certification checks, revalidation requirements, site reviews, fingerprinting for some high-risk providers, and termination grounds such as false application information, Medicare actions, unreported ownership changes, and abandonment of a provider number. Members asked about nonprofit ownership reporting, MCO fraud oversight, and how the department tracks unusual CPT code utilization, especially in behavioral health. The department said it uses data analytics, audits, policy review, and collaboration with behavioral health staff to monitor those trends. Dudinsky explained the division’s four branches: provider licensing and certification, audits and compliance, recovery, and third-party liability/estate recovery. She described prepayment and postpayment audits, referrals of credible fraud allegations to the Attorney General, monthly meetings with the AG’s office, and coordination with the Office of Inspector General, CMS, HHS OIG, MCOs, and other partners. She also explained payment suspensions, stand-downs during law enforcement investigations, and recovery efforts for overpayments, provider/member fraud, and third-party liability. The department said its recovery and avoidance efforts produced more than $251 million in savings so far in 2025. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.

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• the best thing we've done is the cameras, because it's easier to hold people accountable for the conduct
• the best thing we've done is the cameras, because it's easier to hold people accountable for the conduct
• the best thing we've done is the cameras, because it's easier to hold people accountable for the conduct
• the best thing we've done is the cameras, because it's easier to hold people accountable for the conduct
• hold people accountable for the conduct hold people accountable for the conduct to<00:20:54.760>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Last year's very good amendment to this bill addressed First, civilian conduct, saying that a civilian
• Florida law continues to recognize the distinction between Honest mistakes and unlawful, unaccountable conduct
• And in light of his actions and conduct that day, I withdraw the amendment.
• That review act involves a hearing conducted by the Florida Public Service Commission where confidential
• February 4th, or upon the call of the President for the purpose of holding committee meetings and conducting

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Blanket statements, but I think it's safe to say that if we were conducting an investigation on one of
• The office community feedback about interactions with the police, conducts independent investigations
• Conduct allegations.
• It's important to note that the bill does not require an agency to conduct An investigation before making
• Therefore, this bill should be amended to ensure that an investigation is conducted before claims of

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• true that the Constitution requires two-thirds of members to be present to constitute a quorum to conduct
• know that the author is going to object to this, but this amendment simply ensures that meetings conducted
• Will be conducted publicly in accordance with Chapters 551 and 2001 of the Government Code.
• for the Committee on Public Education. purposes of study to the school district property values conducted
• Removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct involving the possession

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• to conduct real-time case reviews<00:03:44.720> to<00:03:44.960> prevent<00:03:45.360>
• The governor's proposed statewide OIG will first conduct, review, and oversee investigations.
• <00:30:51.200> their but we need that team to conduct their but we need that team to conduct
• <00:47:19.240> That<00:47:19.440> is um and conduct investigations.
• That is um and conduct investigations.

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• However, this bill would place this conduct squarely under the manslaughter statute.
• However, this bill would place this conduct squarely under the manslaughter statute.
• under the this conduct squarely under the manslaughter<00:14:12.639> statute.
• Allowing<00:48:22.720> professional<00:48:23.440> conduct<00:48:24.319> conducted
• > Allowing professional conduct conducted Allowing professional conduct conducted forensic<00:48:25.599

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We are here to evaluate conduct, identify failures, Observations.
• We are here to evaluate conduct, identify failures, and hold people accountable.
• That's the distinction between conduct and speech.
• It was a mixture of different types of conduct and different types of people engaging that conduct.
• It was a mixture of different types of conduct and different types of people engaging that conduct.

Summary: The joint Senate and House Select Committee on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education convened for its first public hearing, adopted its proposed rules without objection, and framed the hearing as an organizational, invited-testimony-only session. Members repeatedly condemned political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying the committee was created in response to concerns about civil discourse, intimidation, and hostility on college campuses. Several members emphasized that the goal was not to suppress speech but to protect open expression while maintaining order, due process, and institutional accountability. The first witness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Wyn Rosser, outlined implementation of Senate Bill 37. He described the General Education Advisory Committee, which is reviewing broad core-curriculum knowledge and skills and may recommend reducing the current 42-hour core, while leaving review of specific courses to individual institutions. He also explained the new Office of the Ombudsman, the board’s role in supporting it, and existing training and certification requirements for governing board members. Members asked about enforcement tools, transparency, and whether the ombudsman would investigate complaints involving censorship, retaliation, or political bias; Rosser said some enforcement exists in certain laws, but he deferred on the exact scope of the ombudsman’s investigatory authority and on issues outside the agency’s role. University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis testified that UT Austin supports free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse, and he described three areas of focus: speech on campus grounds, classroom discourse, and how people treat one another. He said the university enforces time, place, and manner rules, expects professors to present alternative views on controversial topics, and has created internal reporting and appeal processes for students and faculty. Members questioned him about heckler’s veto incidents, protests, off-campus participants, complaints about professors, hate speech, and whether the university would protect speakers and students from disruption or unfair targeting. Davis said the university would not tolerate disruptions, would use due process and factual review, and is working to align campus practices with the new law and regents’ expectations. Ricky Adam Jr. of Turning Point USA’s Club America described the group’s campus and high-school organizing, praised Charlie Kirk’s approach to open debate, and said the organization is expanding in Texas. He raised concerns about school administrators and a counselor at an Early College High School in Killeen allegedly interfering with a student club and withholding footage, and committee members said they would seek information and, if necessary, use legislative process to investigate. Members from both chambers reiterated support for free speech, criticized political violence and campus suppression of viewpoints, and stressed that future hearings would continue examining implementation and enforcement issues.

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• a multithnic cohort Center to conduct a multithnic cohort study<00:10:49.519> focusing<00:10:
• Um, I would be one of the researchers conducting this study alongside Dr. Alikica Monaca and Dr.
• Um that is yes the data would conducted. Um that is yes the data would be<00:25:51.919> there.
• So in the modeling that we're<00:57:14.319> conducting,<00:57:15.119> we<00:57:15.280><
• <01:03:08.559> a<01:03:09.280> literature conduct a literature conduct a literature review

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard three University of Hawaiʻi-related measures. HB 718 HD1 would appropriate funds for faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in cardiovascular, law, biology, tropical medicine, quantitative health/biostatistics, and environmental health and safety. Testimony was in support, including from university representatives and others who submitted written testimony. Members asked whether the positions were additional and how they would affect enrollment; the university said the hires would teach medical students and conduct biomedical research, helping increase the class size to about 77 and eventually 80, and noted a workforce paper requested by the committee would be provided soon. The committee then discussed SB 1170 HD1, which would grant resident tuition at any UH campus to certain graduates of Hawaiʻi high schools enrolling in undergraduate programs. UH supported the bill and said it had adjusted its testimony in response to prior committee concerns. Members focused on the proposed four-year window, asking why that timeframe was chosen and whether the change was needed at all. UH explained that four years would allow students who left the state to return and still complete an undergraduate degree or prepare for graduate school, and said the bill would help students who come back after one or two years but otherwise would have to wait a year to reestablish residency under current rules. UH also said it was discussing possible administrative rule changes as an alternative if the bill did not pass. Finally, the committee heard HB 1300 HD1, which would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center pilot study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and people living near landfills in Nanakuli, focusing on social determinants of health, lifestyle, environmental exposures, and resilience factors. Testimony from researchers and advocates strongly supported the measure, saying the study could help explain cancer disparities and support future research funding. Members questioned the cost, the reliance on future federal or foundation funding, and the practical outcome of the study. The Cancer Center said the pilot would cost about $500,000 per year for two years, with later funding sought from federal, nonprofit, or private sources; it said the study would produce longitudinal data that could help identify at-risk groups and provide evidence for policy decisions, though members expressed concern that the project needed a clearer end goal and stronger case for public investment.

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• They also conduct assessments and they also work on the service authorizations for our participants.
• I also wanted to note that our staff also conducts around 8,290 assessments and reassessments monthly
• uh the individual intakes over conduct uh the individual intakes over the<00:51:21.839> phone
• the phone or walk-ins they also conduct the phone or walk-ins they also conduct assessments<00:51
• <01:03:39.760> an to heat it up so when we conduct an to heat it up so when we conduct an

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on Kupuna Care funding, distribution, utilization, and the status of program rules. The Office of Aging explained that state Kupuna Care funds are distributed using the same federally approved interstate funding formula used for Older Americans Act funds, with eight weighted factors tailored to Hawaii’s conditions: older adults, greatest economic need, low-income minority status, disability, language barriers, geographic isolation, inverse population density, and older adults living alone in poverty. The department said the formula is based on census and American Community Survey data, with current county shares listed as Kauai 7.45%, Honolulu 69.61%, Maui 11.7%, and Hawaii County 17.88%. Officials said the formula is being reviewed with current data and will need federal approval and then public hearing before final adoption. Members questioned how the program works in practice, noting that the statute and eligibility language can sound like direct individual benefits even though services are delivered through area agencies on aging, ADRCs, and contracted providers such as meal and adult day care programs. The Office of Aging said ADRCs determine eligibility and then refer clients to authorized providers, who must meet service standards in their contracts. The chair pressed repeatedly for long-delayed rules, saying the Legislature had expected them years earlier and that clear rules are needed to ensure funds are spent properly and to avoid conflicts of interest. The department acknowledged the delay, said draft rules were written in 2023 after earlier commitments to finish sooner, and said it paused while federal Older Americans Act rules were being updated; it now expects to send the rules to the Deputy Attorney General, then out for public hearing, with a goal of completion in 2025. The department also reported utilization data for the last two fiscal years. In 2023, it expended about 93% of its allocation and served 5,473 older adults at an average annual cost of $1,358; in 2024, it expended about 97% and served 5,520 older adults, with the average cost down by about $200, which officials said may indicate fewer services per person. Eligibility was described as age 60 or older, U.S. citizen or qualified alien, with cognitive impairment or disability and functional deficits, and the statewide profile showed many participants were homebound, living alone, or below poverty. The most-used services were transportation, case management, and home-delivered meals. The chair also asked about the former Kupuna caregiver program; officials said the programs are now combined under Kupuna Care, with most funding going to adult day care to provide respite for working caregivers. County representatives then described local conditions, especially on Hawaii Island. Hawaii County officials said the county covers about 5,000 square miles, has about 208,000 residents, and roughly 24% are age 65 or older. They identified three main challenges: staffing shortages and retention problems among providers, shortages within the county department itself, and the loss of adult day care capacity, with only one center remaining on the island and none on the west side. They said these constraints limit service delivery even as demand grows. At the same time, they highlighted successes such as serving people in the community before they need higher levels of care, providing caregiver counseling and training through adult day care, serving 467 individuals locally, and ensuring the Resource Center answers calls from caregivers seeking help.

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• to conduct real-time case reviews<00:04:26.280> to<00:04:26.400> prevent<00:04:26.800>
• Right now we conduct them every year. This is effective January 1st, 2027.
• HR1 requires that states must conduct HR1 requires that states must conduct eligibility<00:59:28.200
• Right now we conduct them every months. Right now we conduct them every year. year. year.
• This includes requiring MCOs to conduct prepayment review, providing funding at DHS to conduct post-payment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all