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• I urge you not to do this, but I don't know that I can pretty much predict where you're going with it
• Non-classroom-based charter schools offer tailored educational models that meet students where they are
• As someone who served nearly... ...tailored educational models that meet students where they are, as
• And overall threatens the model of how charter schools operate.
• We can't We can't allow bad actors to hide behind the good intentions of the charter school model that

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor file of bills. Early measures passed with little or no debate, including AB 698 on local transfer taxes and affordable housing analysis, AB 456 on mobile home sales, AB 1129 on reportable infant health conditions, AB 69 on Fair Plan insurance notices and voluntary market searches, AB 357 on expedited student and faculty housing permits, AB 383 on firearms code cleanups, AB 426 on drones interfering with emergency response, AB 825 on energy affordability and transmission financing, and AB 699 on ballot transparency for local tax and bond measures. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with strong bipartisan margins, while AB 825 drew the most extended debate over whether it would lower costs or expand state control of energy infrastructure; it ultimately passed 45-5. The most contentious item was AB 84, which would strengthen oversight of non-classroom-based charter schools and tighten accountability for charter spending and operations. Supporters argued it was needed to stop fraud and misuse of public education dollars, citing major scandals and audit findings, while opponents warned it would harm legitimate charter schools, reduce educational options, and disproportionately affect rural and special-needs students. Several members said they supported the bill only to keep negotiations going, and others urged more targeted or delayed action. After extensive debate and multiple amendments, the Assembly passed AB 84 on a 41-22 vote. The chamber also took up AB 610, a housing bill that would require cities and counties to disclose planned housing restrictions and limit new constraints for three years after housing element approval. The author framed it as a certainty and transparency measure to help address the state’s housing shortage, while noting continued discussions with local governments and housing advocates. The transcript ends with the bill’s presentation and request for an aye vote, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• the unique fire district merges four departments serving two cities and seven townships as a proven model
• We are a model for what regionalization can achieve, and I believe we're helping lead the way forward
• ask the state to be a partner—not only in supporting our region, but also in recognizing a statewide model
• It's about recognizing the value of consolidation, the success of regional innovation, and a model that
• This project just isn't about Folda; it's about setting a model for how small towns across Minnesota

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• establish a new kind of baseline or foundational level and incrementally increase it as the revenues predict
• we are moving... and actually it's the question if we're moving towards a student-centered funding model

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• <01:24:56.400> or input to train a generative AI model or input to train a generative AI model
• on uh the state would train a model on uh the state statutes<01:29:55.840> uh<01:29:56.000>
• that would make uh generative AMI model that would make uh us<01:30:05.840> and<01:30:06.080>
• <01:35:08.400> analytics,<01:35:09.600> predictive predictive analytics, predictive predictive
• analytics, predictive policing,<01:35:11.199> whatever<01:35:11.679> it<01:35:11.920><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• >> So, I could, as I said, I did not predict how many more students.
• <01:48:16.480> that to reach cap or they have predict that to reach cap or they have predict
• , or not Arkansas has a state-run model, or not Arkansas has a state-run model, but<01:59:34.800>
• model something after another state. model something after another state.
• or not. like looking at what model or not. like looking at what districts<01:59:44.159> are<01

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission to study the cost of special education met, confirmed a quorum, introduced members and guests, and approved the minutes from the October 29 meeting. Members noted the commission’s mandate under Senate Bill 57 and emphasized the need to focus on recommendations and findings by July 1, 2026. The chair also distributed additional handouts, including materials related to the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program and administrative rules tied to differentiated aid and disability determinations. The main discussion centered on how students qualify for differentiated aid under the EFA program. Matt Sutherton of the Children’s Scholarship Fund explained that the organization, which contracts with the state to administer EFAs, accepts either school-district/IEP documentation or a medical certification of disability (MCD) from a licensed medical professional. Members questioned how this process relates to the state’s special education rules and whether the school-district examiner standards in ED 107/1107.04 apply to EFAs. Sutherton said the MCD form, created with the department, requires the medical professional to sign that they are qualified to make the determination and to identify the disability. Several members expressed concern that the EFA process is less rigorous than the school-district IEP process and may be inflating disability counts. One member argued that the administrative rules cited are primarily for school districts, not EFAs, and said the Department of Education may not know how many of the roughly 890 EFA students receiving differentiated aid came through school-district documentation versus the MCD pathway. Another member said the EFA system appears more generous than the school system and raised concerns about oversight, auditing, and whether the program’s data are accurate. Sutherton said the organization reviews signed documentation, credentials, and diagnosis information, and may request additional records to help adjudicate expenses. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes.

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• YEAR WE HEARD A LOT ABOUT THE PROBLEMS ABOUT IMPLEMENT IN THE PILOT PROGRAM FOR USING A MANAGED CARE MODEL
• SOMETHING HAPPENED AND COSTS EXPLODED, WE ARE PROTECTIVE ON THE DOWNSIDE RISK BECAUSE AGAIN, THE PREDICTION
• THERE BENEFITS THAT CAN BE DELIVERED THROUGH FLEXIBLE MODEL.
• IN THE REASON THAT MATTERS IS BECAUSE WE MAY BOX UP OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS INTO NEAT
• IT IS HARD TO FIT THEM INTO THE LONG-TERM CARE MODEL AND SEND THEM TO A REGULAR ASSISTED FACILITY OR

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• COORDINATION AMONGST OUR STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND APPRENTICESHIP AND OTHER WORK BASED LIVING MODELS
• NAVIGATORS ARE WORKING IN THEIR COMMUNITY TO HELP INFORM BUSINESSES ABOUT THE VALUE OF THE APPRENTICESHIP MODEL
• SOURCE APPRENTICESHIP NAVIGATORS AND WE ARE WORKING WITH INDUSTRIES TO DETERMINE HOW THE APPRENTICESHIP MODEL
• THE CREATION OF A REPORT ON THE USE OF TRANSITIONAL BENEFITS AS WELL AS OF CORRESPONDING ECONOMIC MODELS
• WHILE IT'S HAPPENING FAST IT'S HARD TO PREDICT WHAT THAT'S GOING TO LOOK LIKE BUT WE RECOGNIZE THAT IT'S

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• that some private models possess.
• Placing the model at the center will ensure that its capabilities are continue. models possess, placing
• But this model is different. This model focuses on numbers. This is about data.
• It's my understanding that FIU's program really focuses on the modeling and the results of that modeling
• Yes, we will continue to have excellent modeling.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard five bills. HB 1097 would rename the Florida Catastrophic Storm Center at FSU as the Florida Center for Excellence in Insurance and Risk Management, transfer the public hurricane loss projection model from FIU to FSU, and provide recurring and nonrecurring appropriations to support independent insurance research and collaboration with OIR and other universities. Members discussed university roles, model oversight, independence from industry funding, and student/workforce benefits. The bill passed favorably on a roll call vote. HB 319 would create a regulatory framework for virtual currency kiosk businesses, requiring registration with the Office of Financial Regulation, consumer disclosures, and penalties for violations. Much of the discussion focused on fraud prevention, especially for seniors, and whether the bill should include transaction caps or stronger recovery tools; AARP supported the bill but urged additional protections. The bill passed favorably. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and Community Property Trust Act, including decanting, trustee claims, redemption by satisfaction, and homestead transfer treatment; an amendment conforming to the Senate version was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. CS/HB 97 would allow service of process for exploitation injunctions against unascertainable scammers through the same communication method used to contact the victim, such as text or social media, and would let courts freeze funds temporarily while the matter is heard. Testimony from elder law practitioners and AARP supported the bill as a tool against scams, while some members raised due process and overreach concerns; the bill passed favorably. HB 839 would shorten the overpayment recovery window for claims submitted to psychologists and HMOs to match other health providers, with the goal of improving parity and access to mental health care; an amendment was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. The meeting concluded with adjournment after the final roll call votes.

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• What happens next is predictable and preventable.
• What happens next is predictable and preventable.
• What happens next is predictable and preventable.
• What happens next is predictable and preventable.
• What happens next is predictable and preventable.

Bills: SB2433, SB2047, SB2425, SB3045, SB2761, SB3001, SB2852, SB2471

Keywords: condominium governance, education trust fund, unit owners, real estate, dispute resolution, financial obligations, community representation, pharmacy benefit managers, maximum allowable cost, transparency, drug pricing, insurance commissioner, contracting pharmacies, healthcare, substance use disorder, SUD, addiction treatment, behavioral health, mental health, rehabilitation

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2433 SD1 relating to condominiums, which would direct the condominium education trust fund toward educational resources for unit owners and require the Real Estate Commission to ensure owners’ interests are represented in funded activities and related rulemaking. Supporters, including the Hawaii Real Estate Commission and a condominium owner advocate, said owners need a seat at the table in condo governance and education efforts. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill was necessary, with the Real Estate Commission indicating it could already use the trust fund for owner education and that owners are already considered stakeholders, though not through a specific commission seat. No vote was taken during the excerpted discussion. The committee then took up SB 2047 SD2 HD1 on pharmacy benefit managers, which would set requirements for maximum allowable cost reimbursement, allow reverse-and-rebill claims after successful appeals, and authorize fines for violations. The Insurance Division offered comments, the Hawaii Pharmacists Association supported the measure with amendments and suggested future PBM reform funding, and Kaiser Permanente requested a technical amendment. A committee question raised whether the staffing and resource request for implementation was too large for a bill focused only on MAC pricing, and the witness said he would provide more data to the next committee. No final action was shown. Next was SB 2425 SD2 HD1 on health insurance and substance use disorder treatment, requiring insurers to honor written assignments of benefits to SUD providers and prohibiting anti-assignment clauses. Supporters described patients being unable to access treatment because of high out-of-pocket costs and said direct payment would reduce harm for people in recovery. HMSA opposed the bill but said it would begin direct payments to non-participating SUD facilities effective March 27, while continuing to object to the assignment-of-benefits portion because of fraud and balance-billing concerns; the Hawaii Association of Health Plans also opposed. Members questioned HMSA about reimbursement mechanics and why the bill was needed if coverage policies were already changing. Finally, the committee heard SB 3045 SD1 HD1, which would require coverage of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies, including for Medicaid managed care, under certain conditions. DHS and the Insurance Division offered comments, while SHPDA, Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation, and others supported the bill, citing inconsistent access and a case in which a woman allegedly died after being denied a CGM. HMSA said it already covers medically necessary CGMs and had updated its policy in 2025 for type 1 and insulin-dependent patients, but it raised concerns about expanding mandated coverage to type 2 and gestational diabetes and about supply impacts. The committee also discussed whether the bill duplicated existing coverage standards and why it had been introduced repeatedly. No votes or final dispositions were included in the excerpt.

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• You know, we didn't—we can't predict what the overtime cost will be. There was a lot more overtime.
• So, sports wagering, we predicted it would be $7.6 million of revenue to the general fund, but it wasn't
• So, sports wagering, we predicted it would be $7.6 million of revenue to the general fund, but it wasn't
• So, sports wagering, they we<00:38:19.359> predicted<00:38:19.760> it<00:38:20.000>
• it would be $7.6 million of we predicted it would be $7.6 million of revenue<00:38:21.839> to

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Does your actuaries not be able to predict that the premiums should be going down? Well, then.
• One is the personal care consumer delegated model.
• The consumer-directed model means that the Medicaid recipient hires their own caregiver, manages and
• They modeled wages, and regardless of the type of care, whether it's delegated or directed, the wages
• For our personal care consumer delegated model, where the agency does absolutely...

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• These models are built to please.
• These models are built to dependency.
• increased loneliness and use predicted increased loneliness and reduce<01:59:23.040> social<01
• Child safety should be proactive and predictable, not litigated after the fact.
• ,<02:11:10.400> not should be proactive and predictable, not should be proactive and predictable

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal. Members then made several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, including Appropriations, Agriculture/Water/Natural Resources, State/Civic/Military/Veterans Affairs, and Finance. The chamber also observed a moment of silence honoring the 13 victims of the Columbine High School shooting on its anniversary, with names read into the record. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 19, which celebrates Colorado’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, supports stronger trade and academic ties, supports the double-taxation agreement, and endorses Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Supporters highlighted Colorado exports, especially beef, and the long-standing economic and democratic ties between Colorado and Taiwan. The resolution passed on a 60-yes vote with five excused. The House then moved into special orders, including House Bill 1346, which would allow the Department of the Treasury to use a third-party purchaser to sell remaining insurance premium tax credits. Supporters argued the bill would help fully place the credits and avoid a revenue shortfall, while opponents criticized it as a form of borrowing against future revenue and market gaming. After debate, House Bill 1346 passed. The chamber also began consideration of Senate Bill 40, a Prop 123 cleanup bill related to affordable home ownership and land banking. Amendments L16 and L17 passed, while amendment L18, which would have required more reporting on project costs and outcomes, failed. Debate on the bill centered on housing affordability, program flexibility, and whether the state is effectively measuring results.

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• It's just a model, a mold of this hand transposed.
• So with that kind of split, the site couldn't predict what one patient would face.
• <04:24:30.560> what split, the site couldn't predict what split, the site couldn't predict
• So actuarial models and stop-loss layers reflect reality and not just averages from years past.
• :06.000> layers actuarial models and stop-loss layers actuarial models and stop-loss layers reflect

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That bill modifies chapter 60D, which governs insurance holding company systems, to codify model language
• So, first is to thank you for including a must-pass item for us, which is the NIC model legislation on
• And so my question for you is, number one, how accurate do we think that prediction is?
• <00:47:34.240> And<00:47:34.319> number think that prediction is?
• And number think that prediction is?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, in this way, we act as a model for others with our commitment and engagement to this outreach about
• We might not have enough information to make an accurate risk prediction.
• And they're reliable, relatively accurate at predicting high-risk invasive plants, about 95%.
• risk prediction. risk prediction.
• <00:45:59.760> high-risisk accurate at predicting high-risisk accurate at predicting high-risisk

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The criminal system does not have the infrastructure or resources to even begin to predict these matters
• The criminal system does not have the infrastructure or resources to even begin to predict these matters
• The criminal system does not have the infrastructure or resources to even begin to predict these matters
• A prison setting is much different; it requires a different setting, requires a different model.
• just philosophically we need to model just philosophically we need to all<01:43:51.920> reexamine

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit. HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals. HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue. HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• So that's a jail model. That's not a tactical model.
• Just to clarify my words, actual past behavior is a prediction of future behavior.
• Cole put together committees of stakeholders to develop model policies.
• Those model policies were specifically stated as to which model policies they were to create.
• as basically the starting point or the backbone of every model policy that we created.

Bills: HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486

Keywords: mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers

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• THE WORK PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FRAMEWORK FOR MODELING AND FORECASTING TOOLS THAT SUPPORT WHAT WE DO DAY
• HOW HAVE RESTORATION TIMES ULTIMATELY CHANGED AND WHAT THE PREDICTION MIGHT BE FROM A UTILITY CUSTOMER
• BUT IT IS A CONSIDERATION OF COURSE AND IT GETS DEBATED AND THERE'S MODELS THAT TEST WHETHER THAT AGGREGATE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• but preserve naturally occurring affordable housing and invest in permanent affordable housing and models
• And we believe we need to invest in new models of producing and maintaining housing to better meet the
• But unfortunately, our state revenue streams do not align effectively with this model.
• Many dream of simply having predictable rent that doesn't exponentially outpace wages year after year
• Many dream of simply having predictable rent that doesn't exponentially outpace wages year after year

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held its second introductory hearing to frame the session’s housing agenda. Chairs Cyr and Haggerty described the hearing as a chance to hear a wide range of perspectives on Massachusetts’ housing crisis, including underbuilding, zoning and permitting barriers, rising costs, and the need for both state and local action. The committee heard from court, municipal, advocacy, and regional housing leaders, with recurring themes of increasing supply, preserving existing housing, preventing displacement, and expanding resources for renters and homeowners. Chief Justice Diana Horan of the Housing Court said the court is handling more than 40,000 new filings annually with only 15 judges, and estimated the court would need about 21 judges to meet demand. She described complications from RAFT-related stays, mental health and guardianship issues, aging housing stock, and the new eviction sealing law, which she said was being implemented smoothly but may require additional resources if filings continue to rise. The Massachusetts Municipal Association and MAPC emphasized that municipalities need flexibility, funding, and better tools such as MassWorks, Housing Works, H-DIP, 40R reforms, inclusionary zoning changes, and a local option transfer fee; they also said local control concerns and long permitting timelines remain major barriers. MAPC and others stressed that supply growth alone will not solve the crisis and urged continued support for subsidized housing, access to counsel, and modular/off-site construction. Advocates and housing providers focused on displacement, preservation, and tenant protections. Homes for All Massachusetts and Mass Law Reform Institute called for rent stabilization, stronger tenant protections, foreclosure prevention, elimination of junk fees, continued funding for RAFT and HomeBASE, and expanded access to counsel. Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants said the state needs far more extremely low-income housing, more operating subsidy, and major investment to repair public housing, while also supporting tenant technical assistance during redevelopment. Franklin County’s housing authority warned that rural communities are being left out of many state programs and asked for a rural LIHTC set-aside, a permanent rural credit boost, and a review of housing choice programs. A Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation researcher presented findings that communities that add housing generally see stronger municipal finances, and that housing growth can improve property tax and state aid outcomes. Seasonal community representatives from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket described extreme affordability pressures and the need for tailored tools. Nantucket’s housing trust chair said the island has made progress through local funding, inclusionary zoning, and deed-restricted units, but still needs a real estate transfer fee and faster ways to preserve year-round housing. Across the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly returned to the need for a mix of production, preservation, tenant protections, and local flexibility, rather than relying on any single policy solution.

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• And then we take that estimate and run it through our FSP model, which then spits out the numbers you
• We run that, again, through our school finance model and the cost that you see is essentially what the
• So that's why they're that's why they are predicting there will be a loss, but okay, so My husband is
• If that tax revenue disappears under a destination-based model. communities would have less incentive
• The current model works.

Bills: HB134, HB135, HB 1109, HB 1243, HB1392, HB1399, HJR99, HB134, HB135

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location