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• The Hawaii insurance commissioner approves any assessment requests.
• To date, there have been no assessments authorized by the HPIA board of directors.
• The Hawaii insurance commissioner approves any assessment requests.
• The Hawaii insurance commissioner approves any assessment requests.
• That limits $55,000, and the loss assessment limit is only $1,000.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Europe. very existence, while simultaneously engaging and sustaining exploitative, low-wage... labor practices
• Is that a fair assessment?
• Texas high school in order to meet the requirements of this bill. standing law from House Bill 1403. assessed

Bills: HB232

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• Those are now kind of—those penalties are covered in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code at this point
• Maybe you're more familiar with the amortization practice. I am a little bit.
• And that $50,000, for all practical purposes, is in that trash can and burnt. It's gone.
• A few questions on the practicalities of this.
• I have not since I was in private practice.

Committee: House Governmental Oversight, Select

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In 2022, people were assessed $13.8 million in supervision fees, but only $6.4 million were collected
• In 2022, $13.8 million in supervision fees were assessed, but only $6.4 million were collected.
• we understand the economic challenges here, what we are going to do as a state by stopping this practice
• is uh put this on uh this this practice is uh put this on uh this burden<00:43:31.319><c> uh</c><00:
• $1.3 million in commissions to fund social welfare programs, eliminate the $3.36 million in fees assessed

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• An assessment of these entities...
• It does give agencies a way to assess the risks to their own facilities.
• It does give agencies a way to assess the risks to their own facilities.
• assessment tool for state agencies assessment tool for state agencies facilities<02:23:32.840><c> that
• Okay, and we want to do rulemaking, talk to stakeholders, and assess it further.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his
• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his
• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his
• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his
• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his

Committee: Joint Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 3:00 P.M., 925, all

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• that we think the Legislature could work with the administration to better understand, in part to assess
• Our assessment messages start on page 13 of our handout.
• FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) that allow for these services to take place and the assessment
• It would probably need to react to some more specific ideas before we could assess that, but...
• And we're kind of doing our best to assess the impact. Madam Majority Leader, thank you very much.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So I think it would defeat the purpose of this bill, which is to assess what the incidence is. ...of
• So again, I think it's not practical and the information we will get would end up being useless.
• Once she started doing the practices that we're talking about, their school district has started making
• In practical terms, this is a compound being studied for the potential use in the addiction and mental
• This also allows dentists to practice in our correctional facilities.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House first established a quorum after a quorum call and welcomed special guests, including the Freedom of the Road motorcycle riders and students from Warsaw High School. It then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1855, a reporting bill on Alpha-Gal syndrome. The bill sponsor described the condition as a serious tick-borne allergy that has affected his family and many Missourians, arguing that Missouri needs mandatory reporting and surveillance data to identify hotspots, guide public health outreach, and support research and funding. Supporters from both parties said the bill would improve awareness and data collection, while one member raised concerns about the fiscal note and whether the state would get useful information for the cost. The chamber adopted Amendment 1 to HB 1855, changing the follow-up language from “may” to “shall,” but rejected Amendment 2, which would have required patient consent before lab results were reported into the surveillance system. Opponents of the consent amendment said it would undermine disease surveillance and set a bad precedent for other reportable conditions; supporters argued for privacy and individual choice. After debate, the House adopted the committee substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The House then considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2230 and 2978, a K-5 education measure addressing screen time, cursive, and handwriting. The sponsor said the bill responds to research and parent/teacher concerns about excessive screen use, poor literacy outcomes, and mental health effects, and would create a state focus group to review evidence and make recommendations while leaving districts flexibility. Members discussed carve-outs for special education, English language learners, and virtual school, and adopted an amendment excluding the virtual school program. The House then adopted the substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2355, the “Food is Medicine” initiative, which would allow Missouri to use federal funds through 1115 waivers for pilot programs such as medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, nutrition education, and related supports. Supporters said the program could improve health outcomes, reduce Medicaid spending, and help address food deserts. An amendment adding vitamin therapies and updating a date drew discussion over supplement safety and regulation, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that amendment or the bill itself.

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• The commission assessment would provide a thorough look at emergency medical services delivery models
• The leaders of both legislative bodies, state agencies, assessment.
• The commission assessment assessment.
• valuable</c> This assessment is a valuable This assessment is a valuable opportunity<01:22:52.239><c>
• Importantly, this assessment another.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There is certainly some of that, but there's all sorts of nuances. statute of claiming the assessments
• over statute of claiming the assessments over a<00:28:48.200><c> 5-year</c><00:28:48.720><c> period<
• Those smaller companies, if they are assessed, you're talking tens of thousands of dollars, not millions
• The model was a lot more complicated. uh into the assessment um uh into the assessment um uh<00:35:49.720
• </c> insurance companies apply assessments insurance companies apply assessments credits<00:41:42.120

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, can't that prosecutor make determinations based on that risk assessment?
• So, can't that prosecutor make determinations based on that risk assessment?
• So, can't that prosecutor make determinations based on that risk assessment?
• </c><00:31:01.279><c> from</c> So, by making that risk assessment from So, by making that risk assessment
• </c><00:31:33.440><c> that</c> that's part of the risk assessment that that's part of the risk assessment

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• These projects are not wish list items, but truly necessary requests based on evidence-based assessments
• These projects are not wish list items, but truly necessary requests based on evidence-based assessments
• facility assessments that were completed<01:20:04.400><c> by</c><01:20:04.719><c> specialized</c><01
• report that was done detailed assessment report that was done with with with consultants<01:20:50.719
• port reports are the facility assessment port reports are fully fully fully addressed.<01:21:04.239>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05 Approval of Minutes 00:01:48 Welcome New Members 00:02:03 Information Items 00:02:35 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33 A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00 B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03 C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33 D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38 E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30 F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28 G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04 H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all

Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.

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• They can assess whether or not they think it's right or wrong.
• They can assess whether or not well.
• They can assess whether or not they<00:38:35.520><c> think</c><00:38:35.720><c> it's</c><00:38:36.040
• But there we're not making a moral judgment or any kind of assessment in that respect.
• </c><00:44:16.840><c> in</c> judgment or any kind of assessment in judgment or any kind of assessment

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the September 19 meeting minutes and then took up a deferred University of Kentucky personal services contract amendment for guardianship services. UK officials explained that the contract covers court-appointed guardians for patients who cannot make medical decisions and are not eligible for state guardianship, with the work funded by UK Medical Center agency dollars rather than the general fund. Members questioned the large increase in the not-to-exceed amount, the number of cases, the hourly billing structure, and whether there are safeguards to prevent unnecessary costs or reimbursement issues if a patient later has resources. UK said the increase reflects shifting work from a prior firm, anticipated new cases, a move from a monthly fee to hourly billing, and the need for a second firm because one prior attorney died and another firm has had difficulty appearing in court promptly. The committee ultimately approved the contract, while Senator Thomas said he would vote aye but urged future review of attorney fee limits and broader guardianship statutes, which he described as outdated and inconsistent. The committee then deferred three Office of Energy Policy memorandum of agreement items to the November 2025 meeting without objection. After that, it approved the remaining agenda items, including the contract lists and deferred items not separately selected for review. The final major item was a University of Kentucky personal services contract related to fundraising and philanthropic outreach. UK representatives said the contract supports marketing and donor engagement efforts to grow the university’s endowment pipeline and philanthropic support. The transcript cuts off before the committee finished its questions or took final action on that item.

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• Would that be a fair assessment? Thank you for the question.
• Yes, that would be a very fair assessment. Any other questions? Any other questions?
• I didn't hear the question on what was a fair assessment.
• What was determined to be a fair assessment? Thank you.

Bills: HB1002 , HB1250 , HB2710 , HB3008 , HB3045 , HB3086 , HB3595 , HB3678 , HB3695 , HB3831 , HB4107 , HB4408

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Keywords: stalking, victim notification, law enforcement, harassment, penalties, criminal justice, protection orders, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund, grants, state funding, law enforcement technology, Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act, emergency communications, public safety radio, statewide radio systems, land mobile radio, interoperability, Project 25, P25

Summary: The Public Safety Committee met and first held House Bill 3045. It then heard and passed several bills, beginning with HB 1250, which creates a public safety technology revolving fund for Attorney General grants to support the Blue Jay pilot program, a voluntary traffic-stop safety app. Members questioned whether the fund would actually be financed this year and how municipalities would be selected; the author said no funding source was yet identified and the bill was only creating the fund. HB 1250 passed 8-0. The committee also passed HB 2710, creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act and a 15-member board to develop a strategic plan for improving emergency radio communications among state, local, and tribal agencies. The author explained the bill was meant to address communication gaps and interoperability problems, with no fiscal impact. HB 3831, dealing with Oklahoma Task Force One, drew extensive discussion over its funding structure and blank appropriations language. The bill would place the urban search and rescue team in state law and seek a reliable funding source; members discussed the team’s statewide disaster response role, its Tulsa and Oklahoma City bases, and a carve-out excluding wildland firefighting. It passed 8-0. Other measures approved included HB 4408, which sets a protocol for calculating and directing savings from State Questions 780 and 781 into the proper drug diversion account; HB 1002, requiring law enforcement to inform stalking victims about certified domestic violence program advocates; HB 3008, extending the sunset date for the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence to 2031; HB 3086, requiring the Department of Corrections director to keep the Board of Corrections informed about budgets and inmate deaths; HB 3595, creating a DPS revolving fund for counties and municipalities to buy vehicle-barrier equipment to prevent crowd-vehicle attacks; HB 3678, expanding electronic-harassment protections for public officials to include municipal officials and school board members; HB 4107, establishing penalties for unauthorized activation or misuse of emergency warning sirens; and HB 3695, revising the definition of great bodily injury in a DUI-related context. HB 3595 passed 6-1 and HB 4107 passed 6-2; the other bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief questioning and debate.

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• We are currently running through and about to wrap up the environmental assessment.
• You have to have sensors that basically translate to the eyeball what you would see in assessment 172
• That's something that is very intuitive we still do The county mileage assessments, so we measure the
• But again, the Minute that we figured that out, we worked pretty quickly to try to assess whether or

Committee: House A&B Transportation Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

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• Free focused assessment: IRP 1005 defines this as an assessment of a specific, narrowly defined issue
• Senators, certain fees and costs and restitution orders may be assessed by a court in juvenile cases.
• Be assessed by a court in juvenile cases. This rule deals with juvenile cases.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Keywords: 989, all

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• Is so with what you're proposing here, there will be no end of instruction evaluation or assessment for
• So the assessment relies on the college.
• So homeschoolers would be still taking this assessment on that end versus having to take a ticket to
• I don't know how you would get That assessment of how many would qualify, how many that, how many more

Bills: HB3674 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB3029 , HB2963 , HB3551 , HB2973 , HB3019 , HB3461 , HB2961 , HB3261 , HB3759 , HB3429 , HB3069 , HB3372 , HB3705

Committee: House A&B Education Subcommittee

Keywords: school resource officer, sexual assault training, law enforcement training, CLEET, school safety, mental health, continuing education, HB4326, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, Oklahoma's Promise, scholarship, tuition assistance, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, eligibility expansion, adopted students, foster care, DHS custody, child-placing agency, tribal custody

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• sitting down with the Federal Highway Administration and determining whether this is an environmental assessment
• I think it's going to be an environmental assessment, which typically comes with a 12-plus-month time
• As we go into NEPA, WSDOT's job is to take the project and assess the impacts of that project on the
• They're not environmental assessments or environmental impact statements because it's replacement in

Bills: SB5987 , SB6170

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: SB 5987, SB5987, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, WSDOT, Washington State Department of Transportation, emergency bridge replacement, infrastructure failure, transportation emergency, climate commitment account, climate investment account, clean energy, climate funding, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental justice, renewable energy, building electrification, industrial decarbonization

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• sitting down with the Federal Highway Administration and determining whether this is an environmental assessment
• I think it's going to be an environmental assessment, which typically comes with a 12-plus-month time
• As we go into NEPA, WSDOT's job is to take the project and assess the impacts of that project on the
• They're not environmental assessments or environmental impact statements because it's replacement in

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee began with a work session on the Fairfax Carbon River SR-165 Bridge closure and replacement. Wilkeson Mayor Jamie Pololi described the bridge as a long-neglected state asset whose closure cut off a gateway community from Mount Rainier access, hurt local businesses and municipal revenue, complicated emergency response, and severed access to public lands. Pierce County’s Melissa Littleton emphasized that the Fairfax closure, along with recent bridge closures from other causes, shows the need for stronger preservation and modernization funding. WSDOT’s Steve Rourke explained that the 105-year-old bridge was permanently closed after structural failure, that a detour route on private property is now the only access for some residents, and that the agency’s planning study considered seven alternatives; the current recommendation is to continue geotechnical work and NEPA review, with construction likely taking 24 months or more once a design is finalized. Committee members asked about detour distance, speeding up the project, emergency authority, historic-preservation issues, community mitigation, and funding needs; WSDOT said about $7 million in existing preservation funds has already been used and more will be needed. The committee then heard public testimony on proposed substitute Senate Bill 5987, which would declare the Fairfax Bridge closure an emergency, direct WSDOT to restore SR-165 access as soon as possible, and give the transportation secretary some emergency authorities. Supporters, including the mayor, residents, recreation advocates, and trail groups, said the bill is needed because the closure was foreseeable, has harmed local economies and recreation access, and lacks a current emergency response pathway. WSDOT testified in opposition, warning that the bill could create false expectations because most of the timeline is driven by federal environmental review and historic-preservation requirements that the secretary cannot waive. The bill drew strong support in testimony, with 606 pro, 1 con, and 2 other recorded on the sign-in tally. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6170, which would raise dollar thresholds for state highway work performed by state forces and for certain contracting rules that help small and disadvantaged businesses compete. Staff said the limits have not been updated since 2005 and the bill would increase the normal state-force threshold from $60,000 to $100,000 and the emergency threshold from $100,000 to $160,000. Senator King, the prime sponsor, said the change would better match inflation and help keep maintenance work in-house when appropriate. Washington Federation of State Employees and WSDOT supported the bill, saying it would help maintenance workers do more timely work without harming existing equity and small-business contracting programs; the committee noted 55 pro and no con on the sign-in tally. The chair then reminded members that amendment requests for the upcoming executive session were due the next day, and the committee adjourned.

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• Their median taxable assessed Charles Chapman: value is $200,000 or less.
• The burden shift will go to businesses and renters because fees, assessments, fire, non-homestead millage
• I would have preferred a step up instead of a full hundred percent assessment.
• I think the way we are trying to do it, we don't know how it will come in with additional assessments