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• If the money were authorized for transfer to the operating capital fund, the list of operating capital
• </c> operating capital fund, the the list of operating capital fund, the the list of operating<00:16:
• > know,</c> the kind of mechanics of, you know, the kind of mechanics of, you know, transferring<00:21
• of record numbers that will be opting out of the MCAs this year due to Operation Metro Surge.
• </c><00:26:17.279><c> and</c> &gt;&gt; the impact of of of Metro Surge and &gt;&gt; the impact of of

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:25:25.679><c> SAUs</c> operational challenges of reducing SAUs operational challenges of reducing
• But the operation of your office, that's you, right?
• But the operation of your office, that's you, right?
• But the operation of your office, that's you, right?
• But the operation of your office, that's you, right?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved corrected minutes from October 6 after members noted and fixed several transcription and spelling errors, including a clarification that a comment about SAU numbers came from former Senator Jim Rubin. The vote to approve the corrected minutes was moved, seconded, and adopted with one abstention. The main presentation came from Chuck Bates of the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), who described the organization, its certification program, and the role of school business administrators. He explained that ASBO members handle accounting and financial management, facilities, food service, HR, information systems, transportation, and risk management. He also outlined the certification program, which includes 21 courses, most online, plus four in-person workshops unique to New Hampshire, and noted that many members are not certified because the state licensure requirement was removed. Bates then addressed the committee’s interest in SAU consolidation and county-wide restructuring. He said business administrators often manage multiple budgets, attend school board meetings, and serve as a visible point of contact for the community. He argued that consolidation would create operational and financial challenges, including staff and facility relocation, differing accounting systems, lack of a standardized chart of accounts, and uncertain return on investment. He said the biggest obstacle would be local control, especially in small towns that do not want outside decisions affecting school closures, class sizes, or student transportation. Committee members questioned him about the distinction between administrative and academic control, the size of district offices in larger cities, and what might reduce administrative costs; Bates responded that many administrative costs stem from legislation and that consolidation would be difficult to implement without local support.

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• </c> portfolio of about 700 units of portfolio of about 700 units of affordable<00:36:34.640><c> Workforce
• of all of your just in to be respectful of all of your time<01:03:21.440><c> I</c><01:03:21.520><c>
• of the topography of the land.
• ROC’s operate without state government subsidies, making them a crucial part of our affordable housing
• </c> operate what they are um there lots of operate what they are um there lots of them<02:09:23.159>

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the incident occurred outside the operational hours of the school.
• to be counted toward the fulfillment of your other credit hours.
• And for the purposes of fulfilling that credit hour, 10 minutes of that 60 minutes can be counted toward
• If they're having to do an hour of exercise at school, is there any kind of opportunity for students
• do better if I'm interrupting or starting the day or ending the hour with this sort of thing.”

Summary: The House approved the journal and recognized several special guests and departing staff before moving to bills on perfection and printing. House Bill 2636, the Mortgage Modification Act, was explained as a banking measure to keep a first mortgage in first position when modified, and it received bipartisan support and was ordered perfected and printed. House Bill 1718, dealing with sovereign immunity caps and the inflation factor under section 537.610, was also advanced after questions about whether the cap should be measured at the time of injury or judgment; the sponsor said the bill would use the injury date and that trial attorneys were the main opposition. House Bills 2120 and 1698, combined as an anti-bullying measure known as Sawyer’s Law, were then taken up and advanced after extensive debate. The bill would require prompt reporting and investigation of bullying, reporting to administrators and school boards, and protections for staff and schools acting under the policy. An amendment from the Lady from Boone sought to remove zero-tolerance references, limit identifying information in reports, and give school boards more flexibility, but it failed on a voice vote. Supporters of the bill cited tragic bullying cases and argued schools need stronger reporting and accountability; opponents of the amendment and some speakers warned about due process, school board overreach, and potential liability. House Bill 2748, requiring daily physical activity for students, was then brought up with an amendment that would remove the emergency clause, delay implementation, and specify weekly activity minutes and how some activity time could count toward class requirements; members debated scheduling, teacher workload, and whether the proposal would reduce instructional time, but the discussion was still ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• We've heard burnout, we've heard lots of things, long hours, all of that.
• > all</c><00:52:17.760><c> of</c><00:52:17.920><c> that</c> lots of things long hours all of that lots
• of things long hours all of that what<00:52:18.760><c> has</c><00:52:18.960><c> been</c><00:52:19.400
• of operating challenges that the counties currently have.
• </c> opportunities to clarify a variety of opportunities to clarify a variety of operating<00:57:27.240

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• upon hours of testimony and I think we kind of all know where we are.
• </c><00:26:45.120><c> upon</c><00:26:45.520><c> hours</c><00:26:45.919><c> of</c><00:26:46.159><c> of
• </c> meeting we took hours upon hours of of meeting we took hours upon hours of of uh<00:26:47.440><c
• hour employee and get the same amount of coverage.
• ><c> of</c><01:04:06.960><c> their</c><01:04:07.200><c> hours</c> so, regardless of their of their hours

Bills: SF0059 , SF0053

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: language proficiency, literacy education, reading interventions, dyslexia support, Montessori methods, individualized reading plans, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• Treated produced water, and again the operative word is treated produced water, can be part of the solution
• We know, Madam Chair, that oil and gas drilling operations include a lot of water brought to the surface
• for required durations of time to determine the capabilities studies operated for required durations
• By 2023, that number jumped to at least 66%, with some major operators reporting over 90% of reuse.
• I am a state-licensed water system operator and board member of Renewable Taos.

Committee: House House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Keywords: 996, all

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• This enhanced supervision requirement may be used to fulfill the required minimum of 3,000 hours of experience
• This enhanced supervision requirement may be used to fulfill the required minimum of 3,000 hours of experience
• We shared this information with the Department of Health as part of implementation of House Bill 1724
• And I struggle to sit in front of a computer for four hours to take a test.
• Our students complete rigorous academic coursework and a minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training

Summary: The committee held its first meeting and heard four bills. HB 2286 would create an alternative route to social worker licensure by removing the exam requirement for advanced social workers and allowing enhanced supervision with supervisor attestation in place of the exam for independent clinical social workers. The sponsor and several social workers testified that the exam is a poor measure of clinical competence and can be a barrier to licensure, while opponents warned that removing the exam could affect public protection and Washington’s participation in the social work compact. Members asked follow-up questions about the compact, the exam format, and accreditation requirements, but no action was taken. HB 2363 would allow music therapy license applicants to practice under supervision for up to six months while waiting for exam verification. The sponsor described it as a technical fix to the new licensure system, and testimony from music therapists, educators, and a patient supported the bill as a way to avoid delays in hiring newly trained therapists while maintaining supervision and patient safety. The bill drew strong support in written testimony and no opposition in the hearing. HB 2324 would change tuition waiver rules for children of eligible veterans and National Guard members by giving eligible children eight years from the date of a parent’s disability determination to use the waiver when that determination occurs after the child turns 18. The sponsor said the bill is meant to align state law with federal dependency education benefits and prevent families from losing access because disability determinations can take years. The committee asked for clarification on how the new timing would work, and the hearing closed without a vote. HB 2098 would eliminate the cap on the advanced computing surcharge, expand Washington College Grant eligibility up to 100% of state median family income, and reduce resident undergraduate tuition by 10% for three years starting in 2027-28. Supporters, including students, labor, and advocacy groups, said the bill would improve affordability and access to higher education by asking large tech companies to pay more. Opponents from business and university groups argued the surcharge would be economically harmful, that the state already has substantial WEA funding, and that the bill would reduce tuition revenue without adequately backfilling institutional budgets. The committee heard extensive testimony and members raised questions about the surcharge cap, WEA spending, and the compacted funding structure, but no final action was taken.

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• Members about Okay. 17 84 allows municipalities to utilize revenue generated from the operation of the
• of of septic tanks.
• I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Mississippi. I drove 6 hours here yesterday.
• Us effects of such a industrial intensive operations on such a fragile side is just incomprehensible
• clearance time for permanent residents of no more than 26 hours or 3,550 permit allocations whichever

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Secretary Byrd will be providing an overview of three topics related to elections: election operations
• all of this.
• of the Department of Justice, so he's now there.
• Do you think the law today in that environment still effectively protects that last hour of Central Time
• Do you think the law today in that environment still effectively protects that last hour of central time

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met to hear a lengthy presentation from Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Florida election administration, with a focus on how elections are handled during natural disasters, election security, and preparations for the 2026 cycle. Byrd described Florida’s response to hurricanes in 2022 and 2024, saying the state works directly with county supervisors of elections to tailor executive orders to local conditions, add or relocate polling sites, extend deadlines, and help displaced voters and emergency workers cast ballots. Members from affected areas echoed that local supervisors had managed storm disruptions well and that turnout remained strong despite major damage. A large portion of the meeting covered election integrity and security. Byrd emphasized Florida’s use of paper ballots, pre-election logic and accuracy testing, post-election audits, public canvassing, standardized voter-intent rules, and strict vote-by-mail request and signature-match requirements. He said the Department of State’s Office of Election Crimes and Security investigates complaints and refers matters to law enforcement, and that Florida has expanded access to the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship. Members asked about threats to election workers, staffing vacancies, cybersecurity, ballot design, vote-by-mail address changes, and how the state coordinates with county supervisors, emergency management, and other agencies. Several members raised questions about voter eligibility and returning citizens, and Byrd said the department provides free information to help people determine whether their rights have been restored, while noting that court and clerk reporting practices still create challenges. He also said the department is considering additional legislative proposals, including more safeguards tied to driver’s license and citizenship verification and a possible statewide 100% audit of races before certification. The meeting ended with the chair encouraging members to visit supervisors of elections offices and submit specific ideas for future elections legislation; no votes were taken and the committee adjourned.

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• , on behalf of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• It's just to ensure Medicaid enrollees can see a provider outside of regular business hours when families
• This bill defines outside of regular business hours as weekdays between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., all day on
• Outside of regular business hours as weekdays between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., all day on Saturday and Sunday
• And a lot of times they're working, so they can't meet the regular doctor's schedule hours.

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Summary: The committee heard and approved several health care bills. Senate Bill 68, by Senator Harrell, would require all hospital emergency departments to be prepared to treat children by maintaining pediatric equipment, staff training, written policies, a pediatric care coordinator, and completion/public posting of the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Senator Harrell said the bill is intended to improve pediatric emergency care in general hospitals, and the bill was supported by the Florida College of Emergency Physicians and the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It passed favorably. The committee also approved Senate Bill 154, which corrects the Mobile Act for dentists and dental hygienists by requiring graduates of out-of-state dental schools seeking licensure by endorsement to have attended a CODA-accredited school. The bill drew support from dental and dental hygienist groups and passed favorably. Senate Bill 40, by Senator Sharif, would require Medicaid managed care networks to ensure at least half of primary care providers offer appointments outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to improve access and reduce emergency room use; it also passed favorably. A lengthy discussion centered on Senate Bill 254, also by Senator Harrell, which would tighten oversight of nursing education programs, create a temporary provisional license and preceptorship for new graduates awaiting NCLEX results, require remediation for low-performing programs, add standardized admission and exit-exam requirements, and allow the Department of Health to inspect programs unannounced. Supporters said the bill would improve quality and help students gain experience, while opponents warned it could reduce the number of nursing programs and worsen shortages, especially among private schools. After debate and testimony from nursing and school representatives, the bill passed favorably, with Senator Davis voting no. The committee then received an OPPAGA presentation on interstate health care licensure compacts. OPPAGA reviewed how Florida uses licensure by endorsement, telehealth registration, and compacts for nurses, psychologists, and physicians, and explained the potential benefits and drawbacks of joining additional compacts, including portability, data sharing, and emergency staffing versus costs, administrative burdens, and possible conflicts with Florida scope-of-practice laws. No action was taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis requested to be recorded in support of SB 68 and SB 154.

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• We want to welcome all of you here, members of the public.
• There's a couple of things in front of you.
• Kind of a pick-and-choose of these that might solve some of the concerns.
• And if you recall, we spent almost two hours because all of us, I'd go up, explain it, and sit back down
• $5 million isn't actually needed because if we recall, $3 million of what their operating $5 million

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The special legislative study committee met with seven members present, adopted the minutes from prior meetings, and heard public testimony from Terrell Butler and his father about a transfer-eligibility dispute affecting Terrell’s ability to play varsity sports after moving from Anacoco High School to Leesville High School in the same parish. They described the move as family-driven and in the student’s best interest, but said he was ruled ineligible for varsity athletics for a year despite strong grades and a positive adjustment to the new school. Several members responded that the current transfer rules can unfairly punish students for adult decisions and that the case illustrated broader concerns about student-athlete eligibility and consistency in enforcement. The committee then discussed and adopted factual findings about the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), with members criticizing inconsistent enforcement, lack of transparency, limited accountability, and the association’s absence from prior meetings. Members noted that LHSAA has previously argued in court that it is a private corporation, which limits the legislature’s direct authority. Despite that, the committee adopted three recommendations: a structured transfer-eligibility process allowing one one-time transfer through junior year; making the House and Senate representatives on the LHSAA executive committee voting members; and adding a governor-appointed voting member to the executive committee. The Speaker Pro Tem then presented broader policy options. The committee adopted a “Tier 2” recommendation calling for high school athletics to be managed through a cooperative endeavor agreement between the Louisiana Department of Education/BESE and a nonprofit administering organization, with legislative oversight, public-records compliance subject to privacy exceptions, audit authority, and the ability for nonpublic schools to opt in. The committee also included a “Tier 1” concept for a new state-run sanctioned athletics office under BESE, but only as a discussion item for future consideration, not as a committee recommendation. Staff was authorized to incorporate the adopted findings, recommendations, meeting details, technical corrections, and to send the final report to the House and Senate education committees and LHSAA. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair, staff, and one another, and then adjourning.

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• You have an hour, and I'm sure we have a lot of questions along the way as well.
• We do similar types of activities, but in general, the operation and maintenance group there on the left
• It puts more pressure on the operation and maintenance budgets to keep up with some of those failing
• condition of number of poor or percentage of poor bridges across the state.
• percent of the whole cost is a design part of it.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee devoted its meeting to a presentation from Troy Suing of the Department of Transportation on state highway preservation needs. Suing said DOT is a leader in asset planning, but that current funding is not enough to keep up with the condition of highways, bridges, and other assets. He distinguished operations and maintenance from preservation, and described the preservation program’s main parts: pavements, bridges, and other highway facilities such as slopes, rest areas, signal systems, retaining walls, and culverts. Suing reported that about 40% of state roads are already overdue for preservation and that, with current funding, as much as 85% could need preservation within 10 years. He said there are more than 7,900 lane miles currently due, and that delaying work past the “lowest life cycle zone” increases risk and can cost three to five times more later. For bridges, he said the state has about 3,400 bridges, an average age of 52 years, and roughly 10% are over 80 years old; the share of bridges in poor condition is about 9.9%, near the federal threshold that could trigger more federal oversight. He also highlighted culvert failures, including one on SR-510, and the closed Carbon River Bridge on SR-165 as examples of how deferred preservation can lead to closures and community disruption. Committee members questioned the comparison to national asset management leadership, liability risk as roads deteriorate, the cost and regulatory burden of bridge projects, and whether DOT is relying more on its own crews for bridge work because of cost and urgency. Suing said the department is underfunded to fully implement its asset plans and is forced to focus on risk, emergent needs, and the most critical bridge work first. He said DOT’s 2026 supplemental budget identified preservation as one of five unfunded critical priorities and estimated a 10-year preservation need of $8 billion to address the backlog and become proactive again. Members discussed whether targeted funding in the next biennium could help move the state back toward the “green zone,” and the chair closed by emphasizing the real-world impacts of bridge and road failures and the need for legislative action.

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• One of the—so there are A lot of consultants involved in CCRC operations and financing.
• So every CCRC that has any type of insurance program or operates health care as a part of their contract
• And just to follow up on that, so, and maybe this is a question for those of you in the room who operate
• metrics that we heard the speaker talk about, including operating margin... ...of metrics that we heard
• the speaker talk about, including operating margin, days of cash on hand, etc.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met at Brookhaven at Lexington to continue discussing continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with a focus on financial viability, entrance fees, refund policies, and how the industry is evolving. Speakers explained that nonprofit CCRCs have shifted away from building entirely new campuses since the 2008 financial crisis, and now more often grow through expansions, affiliations, mergers, or added home- and community-based services. They also noted that many newer CCRCs, especially nationwide, are being built without on-campus skilled nursing, relying instead on assisted living, memory care, or off-site arrangements, and that zoning and local approval can affect expansion plans. A substantial portion of the discussion centered on financial health and consumer protection. Panelists said the most important indicators of a strong CCRC are high occupancy, strong liquidity, and reinvestment in the property, with low occupancy and declining days cash on hand cited as warning signs. They described how actuarial reviews are used to estimate health care utilization and set pricing, and said staffing shortages are often a bigger financial pressure than resident care utilization itself. On refunds, speakers said entrance-fee refunds are generally paid when a unit is resold and the new entrance fee is received, and that resident refunds are usually protected even in bankruptcy, though residents are unsecured creditors. Massachusetts examples such as Reed’s Landing and the Groves were cited as cases where residents remained in place and refunds were ultimately protected. The group also discussed a pending disclosure bill on Beacon Hill related to entrance fees and refund transparency. LeadingAge Massachusetts said it supports clearer disclosure so residents understand refund provisions, and reported that among surveyed member CCRCs, the average time to provide an entrance-fee refund over the past two years was about 117 days. Participants emphasized the need to balance consumer protection with preserving the financial stability of the communities. The commission also reviewed upcoming dates: a virtual public hearing/listening session on June 16, the next commission meeting on June 23, and a later discussion planned on consumer rights, protections, and advertising practices. The meeting concluded with introductions of commission members and an invitation for attendees to tour the Brookhaven campus.

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• These 3 individuals spent many hours over the last 3 weeks to help all of us craft solutions, uh, in
• Item C at the bottom of the page, Texas Center for Infectious Disease Operations.
• Item 22 at the top of the pay support ongoing Medicaid and CHIP operations.
• This funding would sustain staff and operations relating to the implementation of Senate Bill 24.
• Item C system of contract operation and reporting. The item was adopted as amended.

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Transcript Highlights:

• There's been a bunch of questions about us operating, who has authority to do what?
• The, and I guess one of the questions I had come up that I hadn't thought of, but this committee's operating
• Just, so in terms of that process, how do you want us to operate as it relates to interacting?
• Is that kind of what I'm hearing? I think that would be the best way to operate.
• Each of those little pieces of color change are pieces of fabric that...

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The America 250 Advisory Council met with a quorum and first approved the prior minutes. Staff then provided a financial update showing most of the $250,000 celebration fund had been allocated, with about $9,147.70 expected to return to the commemorative fund after two outstanding grants are finalized, and total expenditures reported at $344,310.88 across related accounts. Members thanked staff for keeping the grants and payments moving so local events could be planned. The council then received legal guidance from the Attorney General’s Office on contracts and spending authority. Counsel explained that the committee as a whole controls the commemorative funds, may delegate contract work to subcommittees or individuals, and should clearly identify who is authorized to sign each contract. The council voted to require that any legally binding agreements approved by the committee be sent to the co-chairs for signature, and that signed agreements be shared with Legislative Services and the Treasurer’s Office for recordkeeping and payment processing, with questions routed back to the co-chairs. Members also discussed a specific $20,000 celebration contract for organizers, noting it had already been funded and was still being finalized for signature. Updates followed on the ambassador program, including nearly 2,000 ambassadors, extensive city/county/business/school logo participation, a large quilt display at the Capitol, service challenge progress, and plans for the Liberty Bell carriage and fountain projects. The governor’s task force report highlighted upcoming America 250 initiatives such as the July 8 “Sharing the Spirit of America” reading event, the youth art campaign “My America, From Ground Zero to Common Ground,” America’s Potluck, and website updates. The federal report covered the National Archives’ “America’s Time Capsule,” “America’s Block Party,” Flag Sojourn, America’s Field Trip, America Innovates, the expanded congressional caucus, and the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Finally, the council approved grant disbursements for Power County, the City of Nampa, the City of Heyburn, and Jerome County, and scheduled the next meeting for April 20.

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• </c><00:05:28.600><c> of</c> significantly lower the cost of of significantly lower the cost of of obtaining
• ><c> all</c><00:31:48.440><c> of</c> tens of thousands of minnesotans all of tens of thousands of minnesotans
• The approval of this request is vital to ensure the continued operation of our state correctional facilities
• Passage of this bill will ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of our facilities and maintain
• ><c> the</c> lifetime of the of the injured of of the lifetime of the of the injured of of the the<01

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• All of these effects can last four to six hours or longer if larger amounts are consumed.
• So, the fact that these stores are able to operate out in the open is deceiving in terms of safety and
• I currently serve as vice chair of operations of the International.
• I've seen so many of these operators that are licensed under DISHES functioning really, really well.
• We operate beyond the scope of current legal regulations.

Bills: HB28 , SB3 , SB 3

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program

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• THIS CAN BE FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS, IN THE CASE OF BREVARD OVER A LONG COASTLINE WITH A LOT OF WATER
• IF IT IS MISSING OR HAS TWO OF THESE THREE COMPONENTS IN OPERATIVE AND IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY
• AWARE OF IT.
• MOST OF THOSE ARE TAKEN CARE OF IN 24 HOURS OR SO, SOME OF THEM ARE PARKS, SOME REQUIRE ADDITIONAL VENDORS
• I CAN'T CONTROL HOW MUCH A UTILITY PROVIDER WILL CHARGE US PER KILOWATT HOUR OR PER GALLON OF WATER BUT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• of the United States of America.
• Howard of Seekonk now moves that the House stand in recess to the hour of 1 p.m.
• The House stands in recess to the hour of 1 p.m.
• There have been many questions raised about the financial and operational integrity of our sheriff's
• 54A, item 2000-100 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several routine and ceremonial matters first, including a resolution honoring the Solomon Northup Committee and commemorating the arrival of the Solomon Northup sculpture in Boston, which was adopted. Members also adopted an order extending the Revenue Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 4606, concurred in a Senate sick leave bank petition for Jeffrey Yatson, and suspended Joint Rule 12 for a similar sick leave bank petition for Jean McCarran. The House then advanced House No. 4413, a bill on the terms of certain Commonwealth bonds, to third reading and later passed it to be engrossed. The main floor debate centered on House No. 4601, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The bill was described as a $2.25 billion supplemental budget with a net Commonwealth cost of about $750 million, covering MassHealth, snow and ice deficiencies, Home Base, universal school meals, reproductive health care supports, a sports and entertainment fund, and other items. The bill also included outside sections on public health and finance, and it ratified seven collective bargaining agreements. The House adopted Amendment 70, which added Health Safety Net funding measures, including higher hospital assessments and a $50 million transfer from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund, after supporters said it would help avert a projected shortfall and generate federal Medicaid revenue. A separate amendment on Home Base eligibility was rejected. The House also adopted a consolidated amendment that included provisions affecting western and central Massachusetts municipal health insurance costs and changes to violent injury benefit language for first responders, including clarifying the definition of a weapon and tightening the standard for covered injuries. Another consolidated amendment was adopted by roll call, and the bill itself was then passed to be engrossed by a recorded vote. The session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of former House members Thomas and George, which was agreed to before adjournment.