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• Transforming transfer in California, especially for STEM pathways, is complex work.
• We equip students with the technical and durable skills that employers demand across technology, health
• Our technology is made by our own engineers for adult learners specifically, so it can connect students
• Our technology is made by our own engineers for adult learners specifically, so it can connect students
• We have provided the Department of Technology with a plethora of information showing the planning that

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• So this space has really transformed what we can offer for the community.
• Third, we are advancing transformative work at the Department of Corrections.
• Third, we are advancing transformative work at the Department of Corrections.
• The implementation of a statewide audit program will be transformative.
• We have an information technology department, about six people.

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• There is new technology that can readily meet these standards.
• It requires evaluation of the risks of the large transformers serving New Hampshire customers.
• There is new technology that can readily meet these standards.
• There is new technology that can readily meet these standards.
• There is new technology that can readily meet these standards.

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• Technology. I'm very No. Okay. One more moment. Technology.
• This is a U.S. technology, okay? This is a U.S.
• This is a U.S. technology, okay?
• I love technology. I love the whole AI thing. I was doing... I'm a tech junkie. I love technology.
• So I'm not against technology and AI.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, establishing its purpose as a study and policy-development body rather than one aimed at producing many bills. Majority Leader Hogue urged members to move quickly, focus on federal and other states’ AI laws, consider possible federal preemption, child protections, and the siting and economic impacts of data centers. Committee leadership echoed that the goal is practical, balanced governance that protects North Dakota while allowing innovation to continue. Legislative Council staff provided a background memo and NCSL presented a detailed overview of AI concepts and the current state legislative landscape. The presentations distinguished narrow AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and theoretical AGI/ASI, and summarized major state policy themes: comprehensive AI laws in states such as Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois; targeted laws on deepfakes, chatbots, health, education, notifications, and digital likeness; and growing use of appropriations and agency inventories. Members asked about Colorado’s repeal and reenactment, Texas’s sandbox and training provisions, oversight structures, and whether AI regulation is bipartisan; presenters said most issues cut across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfakes but more division on broader regulatory approaches. The federal update focused on executive orders, preemption, and congressional activity. NCSL described a White House framework favoring a single federal standard, a DOJ litigation task force, Commerce Department review of state laws, and possible funding conditions tied to state AI policy, though no formal state-law challenge had yet occurred. The presentation also covered a recent executive order creating a voluntary federal vetting process for advanced frontier models after safety concerns, and congressional proposals including a failed 10-year state moratorium, Senator Blackburn’s child-safety bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, a House-passed children’s digital safety package, a Senate data center moratorium proposal, and a House ratepayer/data-center bill. The committee took no formal action beyond receiving testimony and asking questions.

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• House Bill 4769, to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher ed transformation, comes from the
• I'm the House Chair of the Emerging Technology Legislative Caucus, and I recognize that digital technologies
• Cell phones and personal technology are not going anywhere.
• Technology will remain a powerful force.
• It's not about resisting technology.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first recognized several student athletes and teams, including East Bridgewater cheerleaders, Medway athletes and teams, and the Housatonic Valley basketball team, and adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to advance a petition concerning an extension of a lease authorization for conservation land. The chamber then took up Senate 2581, as amended, a major education and youth technology bill. The bill was rewritten to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education, including restrictions on personal electronic devices in public schools and limits on social media access for children. Members debated whether the policy should be bell-to-bell or allow more local flexibility, and several amendments were offered. An amendment from Attleboro to preserve district-specific policies was rejected, while a consolidated amendment tightening social media restrictions and related protections was adopted. The House also considered and passed several other bills, including measures amending the Sandwich charter, authorizing Springfield to help certain residents with local tax obligations, authorizing charity alcohol auctions, and directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific police applicant. In addition, the House rejected concurrence on a Senate version of a higher education infrastructure bill and instead appointed a committee of conference. Later, the House accepted a conference report on modernizing cannabis laws after debate focused on regulatory streamlining, equity, ownership caps, and hemp regulation. The report was adopted by roll call, and the House then passed the amended education bill to be engrossed before adjourning to the next day.

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• He had as much to do with pushing for and moving the technology to a whole different level that we had
• Its impact has been transformative both in its members and our nation.
• The work they do to protect children, strengthened families, and transformed generations is truly admirable
• Civil Jurisprudence, HB 2800 by Dutton. learning to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology
• to the place replace and modernization of obsolete or inefficient computer hardware and software technology

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• in a rapidly cultural transformation in a rapidly changing<00:15:38.079><c> and</c><00:15:38.320><c>
• We have ahead of us a tremendous opportunity to transform health and health care education in Minnesota
• Thank you. opportunity to transform health and opportunity to transform health and healthc<00:16:46.320
• </c><00:47:05.359><c> etc</c> environment with modern technology etc environment with modern technology
• modern ecosystem that we edge technology modern ecosystem that we will<01:21:25.360><c> need</c><01:

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• </c><00:15:26.920><c> changes</c> already driving transformational changes already driving transformational
• </c> buildings materials tools and technology buildings materials tools and technology and<00:15:55.839
• If we rely solely on alternative technologies, there is a risk of reliability.
• </c><00:36:30.280><c> coming</c> that there's new technology coming that there's new technology coming
• </c> Source um the small modular technology Source um the small modular technology is<00:36:57.000><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm having some difficulty with technology. I am not able to have my... on. I apologize.
• </c><01:14:29.159><c> learning</c> purpose through transformative learning purpose through transformative
• lives each and every day in transforming lives each and every day we<01:16:03.400><c> believe</c><01
• To utilize assistive technology and online programs to support their learning, our school provides a
• The Minnesota READ Act is an exciting and transformational opportunity for us to do better for kids,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And they do excellent work, and it transforms their lives and it transforms our communities.
• And they do excellent work, and it transforms their lives and it transforms our communities. So.
• And they do excellent work and it transforms their lives and it transforms our community.
• They say, hey, the CCC promises to transform me in one year.
• Technology continues to be integrated into everything we...

Summary: The subcommittee met to discuss several California Conservation Corps (CCC) and Cal Fire budget proposals, with no votes taken and all items held open for a future hearing. The CCC overview highlighted the program’s 50th anniversary, its statewide conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development work, and its funding mix of General Fund and fee-for-service reimbursements. Members praised the program’s impact on young adults and communities, and asked about revenue sources, partnerships, recruitment, and outcomes for Corps members after service. A major CCC item was reopening and staffing the Greenwood Residential Center in El Dorado County. The department said the center is needed to restore local wildfire and fuel-break capacity, especially when winter road closures limit access to other facilities. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested the Legislature consider lower-cost alternatives, such as using fewer new Corps members or delaying opening, given the budget condition. The committee also discussed a proposal to move CCC hand crews to a seven-day wildfire readiness schedule; the department argued this is needed to match Cal Fire’s year-round operations and reduce chronic staffing gaps, while the LAO recommended considering partial funding or other cost-saving options. Cal Fire’s department overview focused on year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Members asked about contract counties, federal partnerships, reforestation capacity, and the use of cap-and-invest and General Fund dollars amid structural deficits. Cal Fire said its nursery capacity is far below reforestation needs and relies on public-private partnerships, and it described reimbursements for work on federal lands. The committee also discussed defensible space inspections, with Cal Fire seeking permanent staffing to replace temporary positions and maintain its goal of 250,000 inspections annually; the LAO suggested alternatives such as different funding mixes, a reinstated SRA fee, or one-time funding. Finally, the committee heard a request to increase Cal Fire’s fixed-wing pilot and mechanic contract. Cal Fire said the larger, more complex aircraft fleet and year-round fire season require more pilots and maintainers, and that contracting provides flexibility and avoids some benefit costs. The LAO said the proposal addresses significant health and safety concerns and merits consideration, while members questioned whether in-house staffing or longer contract terms might be more cost-effective. Throughout the hearing, members emphasized wildfire risk, budget pressures, and the need to balance public safety with fiscal discipline.

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• This is not anti-technology. This is pro-human life.
• This is not anti-technology. This is pro-human life.
• That is a different type of technology.
• The most challenging part was that this was a new technology, that no one knew how to... ...a new technology
• But also, we don't want to stifle technology.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And this is certainly new technology for a lot of folks, especially our elderly people who might fall
• And this is certainly new technology for a lot of folks, especially our elderly people who might fall
• And this is certainly new technology of.
• And this is certainly new technology for<00:14:04.959><c> a</c><00:14:05.120><c> lot</c><00:14:05.199
• </c> workforce transformation act last year. workforce transformation act last year.

Bills: HB303, SB360, SB325, HB477, SB329, HB381, SB330

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• California is at the forefront of AV technology and robotaxi services.
• This is not anti-technology. This is pro-human life.
• That is a different type of technology.
• But also, we don't want to stifle technology.
• I don't know if you're aware of the technology around dispatch in San Jose.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held an informational hearing on autonomous vehicle technology in California, with testimony from industry, safety advocates, first responders, drivers, and state regulators. The chair framed the hearing as an overview of AV deployment, safety, first responder interactions, and current and future regulation. Witnesses from the AV industry argued that autonomous vehicles can reduce crashes and injuries, create jobs, and support California’s leadership in innovation, while critics and crash survivors described serious safety failures, including phantom braking, inadequate transparency, and crashes involving Tesla’s Autopilot/Full Self-Driving systems. Several witnesses urged stronger disclosure, data preservation, independent safety validation, and clearer accountability for companies deploying these systems. First responder and labor witnesses described operational problems in San Francisco and elsewhere, saying AVs have blocked fire engines, ambulances, and police responses, shut down in emergency scenes, and caused major delays during outages. They asked for faster and more reliable remote support, a public safety manual override, clearer enforcement authority, and limits on deployment in complex conditions. A police chief representative said law enforcement supports innovation but needs standardized protocols, training, and clear statutory authority. A Teamsters representative criticized proposed DMV rules for heavy-duty autonomous trucks, arguing they rely too heavily on manufacturer self-certification and do not impose enough independent safety review or geographic limits. State regulators from the DMV and CPUC defended California’s existing AV framework, saying the state has regulated AVs since 2014 and now has an end-to-end system with permits, reporting requirements, enforcement tools, and first responder coordination. DMV officials said the new rulemaking would add more reporting, address heavy-duty AVs, and require compliance with emergency geofence messages and law enforcement direction. CPUC testimony emphasized that its role is limited to passenger service and ride-hail operations. Committee members asked about crash data, remote operations, liability, response times, and whether California should adopt more uniform standards and stronger guardrails. No votes or formal actions were taken, as the hearing was informational.

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• I will briefly discuss some of the workforce initiatives in the rural health transformation program.
• We do have to submit a Rural Health Transformation Plan as part of their grant opportunity.
• Sustainable access, especially in rural communities, innovative care, and health technology.
• We are creating a network to try to transform health care in New Mexico.
• And the technology figured out. Hello, Madam Chair, members of the committee. Can you hear me?

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• Whether they stay there or not, it's going to be up to them and the technology that we have.
• In the DOD, DOW funding areas of critical and emerging technologies are called out.
• The legislature's commitment made this transformation possible.
• Higher education transformed not just my life, but the life of all of my descendants.
• also was transformational funding for San Jacinto College and our students.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum, adopted its interim rules on a 6-0 vote, and heard opening remarks from members and staff introductions. The chair emphasized higher education’s role in workforce development and noted a Legislative Budget Board survey issue that was resolved after a community college initially did not respond because the survey was marked optional. The committee then focused on monitoring implementation of Senate Bill 37, which governs public higher education boards, curriculum review, faculty senates/councils, training for regents, and the ombudsman office. Testimony from Chancellor Brandon Creighton of Texas Tech, Commissioner Wynn Rosser, UNT Chancellor Michael Williams, and Ombudsman Brandon Simmons described how SB 37 is being implemented. They said boards now have stronger authority, faculty senates are advisory, and institutions are reviewing general education curricula and other programs for rigor, relevance, and workforce value. Rosser said the statewide advisory committee is reviewing the core curriculum and board training requirements are being administered, while Simmons reported the ombudsman office has received 73 complaints, opened two investigations, and expects a third, with many complaints outside its jurisdiction or harassing in nature. Members questioned witnesses about transfer credits, board training content, auditing, conflicts of interest, curriculum decisions, and whether any institutions were missing deadlines. Rosser said non-transferable credits have declined since reporting began under earlier law, and that the most common reason is courses outside degree requirements. Witnesses said they were not aware of institutions missing the SB 37 review deadlines. Senators also raised concerns about an appearance of impropriety in a Texas Tech-related matter and about whether a Dred Scott case should be taught in law school, with Creighton saying the curriculum review process did not prohibit teaching Supreme Court cases and that he would follow up. Later testimony from University of Houston, Texas State, UT, and Texas A&M system officials said their systems had updated policies, abolished prior faculty senates, created compliant advisory councils, and completed or were completing core curriculum reviews and related governance changes.

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• What we are finding is that the cost of maintaining current technology is a barrier to this access.
• is a barrier to this current technology is a barrier to this access<00:37:37.119><c> adult</c><00:37
• </c><00:42:08.960><c> power</c><00:42:09.200><c> of</c> highlight the transformative power of highlight
• <01:18:57.719><c> transformative</c><01:18:58.679><c> impact</c><01:18:59.120><c> of</c> transformative
• transformative impact of transformative transformative impact of the<01:18:59.440><c> approach</c><01

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• Generations before us transformed hardships into hope, and from that created communities rooted in dignity
• Generations before us transformed hardships into hope, and from that created communities rooted in dignity
• They've made California better, from today's entertainment industry to the technology industry, to so
• Their labor, resilience, and determination help transform California into the global powerhouse it is
• Lake, which is the United States military's largest research and development arm that brings new technology

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journals, and removed SB 830 from the inactive file for return to the Assembly. It then took up several gubernatorial appointments, including Clint Kellum as Director of the Cannabis Control, Jennifer Osborne as Director of Industrial Relations, and two Medical Board of California appointments, Dr. Trinidad Solis and Dr. Gerald Tolbrook. Each appointment was confirmed by roll call, with broad support and no recorded opposition. The chamber also adopted SR 97 recognizing Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting AAPI contributions to California, histories of exclusion and solidarity, and the importance of visibility and representation. The resolution passed 39-0. The Senate also recognized numerous AAPI community leaders and honorees on the floor, including Kay Buck and Mira Sorvino for anti-trafficking advocacy, and later several additional guests and community figures. Members then adopted several other resolutions by unanimous consent: SCR 168 designating Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, SCR 148 declaring GM1 gangliosidosis awareness day, SR 95 proclaiming ALS Awareness Month, SCR 156 for Stroke Awareness Month, and SR 110 recognizing Hospital Week in California. Floor remarks focused on public safety, rare disease awareness, stroke recovery and aphasia, and the role of hospitals and health care workers. The Senate also honored retiring California Professional Firefighters president Brian Rice with extensive tributes to his labor leadership, firefighter safety work, and disaster response advocacy. The meeting concluded with the remaining appointment confirmations and adjournment until May 14, 2026.

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• And it'll also show that Idaho is taking a proactive, common-sense approach to emerging technologies
• So this bill's not anti-technology. It's pro-accountability.
• So this bill reflects responsible governance, acknowledges that emerging financial technologies must
• We want to transform lives. We don't just want to be a transactional institution that has people.
• federal level to create really good rules, guidelines that are upheld so that we can continue to transform

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Summary: The committee heard and advanced several introductory bills and memorials. RS 33617, the “newspaper bill,” would help local jurisdictions with the cost of publishing notices in newspapers and was sent to print. RS 33591 would change allocation of off-highway vehicle and snowmobile-related funds, including support for avalanche and search-and-rescue purposes and changes to the OHV advisory committee, and it was also sent to print. RS 33628, from the Secretary of State, would extend online candidate filing to local offices and was introduced. RS 33644 would codify the Idaho Child Care Program into state law, including program integrity and oversight provisions, and it was introduced as well. The committee then advanced Senate Bill 1348, which revises a prior arrangement involving the Cordillera Skeet and Trap Club by shifting the project to Fish and Game land near Farragut State Park and using the previously approved Pittman-Robertson funding mechanism; it received a do-pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1350, supported by the Idaho Retailers Association, provides voluntary cash-rounding guidance as the penny supply declines, and it also received a do-pass recommendation after questions about tax treatment and rounding practices. Senate Bill 1351 would bar the governor from reappointing a person rejected by the Senate for one year and require vacancies to be filled within 90 days or before the next session; it was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1359, a cryptocurrency kiosk fraud-prevention bill, drew strong support from AARP, law enforcement, and the Idaho Sheriff's Association, with testimony describing significant losses to seniors and the difficulty of recovering funds once converted to crypto. The sponsor asked for a small amendment, and the committee voted to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment. Senate Joint Memorial 114, urging Congress to address college athletics governance and instability, received testimony from Boise State leaders, Lewis-Clark State, and the State Board of Education about NIL, revenue sharing, conference realignment, and the economic importance of athletics; it was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, House Bill 603, which would clarify rules against camping on Capitol Mall and other state property while allowing certain exceptions and Department of Administration rules, drew both support and opposition. Supporters said it would provide clearer time, place, and manner standards and help maintain safety and access, while opponents argued it would likely trigger more litigation and be unconstitutional. After debate, the committee passed the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with Senator Ruchti recorded as voting no.

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• , substation utility feeder lines, facility transformers, switchgears, and installation of new generators
• But again, a transformer is a very large, specialized piece of equipment, and so it would take a while
• is considering as innovative, those include innovation services that could pertain to services, technology
• At its core, innovation is about transforming how care is delivered with impact, equity, and dignity.
• This was a vision for transformational change.

Summary: The subcommittee heard budget and policy updates from the Department of State Hospitals, the Commission for Behavioral Health, and the Department of Health Care Services. DSH described its proposed 2026-27 budget of $3.2 billion, including savings tied to IST solutions, higher patient-driven operating costs, and a small increase in caseload projections. Officials said the department has met court-ordered IST treatment benchmarks, with wait times reduced from a pandemic peak of 1,953 pending placements to about 250, and average treatment initiation now around five days. Members asked about the effects of Proposition 36 and SB 1323, rising outside hospitalization costs, Medicare enrollment, and whether IST solution funding was being overbudgeted; DSH said referrals are slightly down overall, aging and medically complex patients are driving outside care costs, and the IST solution savings reflect slower-than-expected program activation rather than a service gap. The department also outlined proposed funding for CONREP cost increases, a new county-by-county LPS bed allocation model, electrical infrastructure upgrades at Napa and Patton, SB 380 transitional housing feasibility work, and additional dental staffing and space at Metropolitan and Patton. The Commission for Behavioral Health reviewed its role in the Behavioral Health Services Act transition and its new Innovation Partnership Fund. Staff said the commission is shifting from county-level innovation oversight to a statewide grant strategy, with the first $20 million RFA drawing strong interest and awards expected in mid-June. Members asked how “innovation” would be defined, whether grants could be renewed after the initial three-year contracts, and how the state would ensure the money supports real service delivery rather than general outreach or training. The commission also sought a liquidation deadline extension for the Alcove youth drop-in center grants so remaining funds can be spent before they revert, allowing sites to finish implementation and support the final evaluation. DHCS provided an overview of CalAIM and BH Connect implementation, including updated specialty mental health access criteria, new ASAM-based substance use treatment standards, contingency management, traditional health care practices for tribal members, workforce investments, evidence-based practice expansion, IMD participation, and transitional rent services. The department also addressed BHSA implementation, saying it does not track specific local program cuts but will monitor county three-year plans, performance measures, and outcomes as counties shift to the new funding structure. On H.R. 1, DHCS said it is preparing outreach, eligibility simplification, and exemption strategies to reduce Medi-Cal coverage losses, including clinic navigators, a statewide outreach campaign, and possible employment supports through a future waiver. The department also reported that BH-CHIP bond funds have supported 437 infrastructure projects, creating 546 facilities and more than 9,500 residential beds, with additional outpatient capacity and tribal investments. Finally, DHCS outlined a proposed 988 trailer bill to create a statewide designation process for 988 centers and mobile crisis teams, with implementation no earlier than October 1, 2027.

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• For community health centers like mine, PC4U is transformational.
• Give us the technology, the tools, the teams, and the investment.
• The bill proposed would transform the predominant payment model for primary care from fee-for-service
• So we know that access will be improved, but we also know the transformers, which have been mentioned
• For instance, the fact that we would have behavioral health as one of the transformers, which we know

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.