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• And that a 1 to 3% inflation rate on it.
• <00:02:06.719> on they said had a 3% inflation rate on they said had a 3% inflation rate on
• What happened is or 1% inflation rate.
• <00:02:26.319> in like to change their inflation rate in like to change their inflation rate
• We're getting 150% of the rate in that situation, so the provider gets 150% of the rate, and then the

Bills: HF3797, HF3780, HF4068, HF3935

Keywords: long-term care, insurance policy, healthcare, partnership policy, Minnesota, human services, wage increase, support workers, shared services, community first services, medical assistance, sanctions, healthcare services, monetary recovery, government accountability, assisted living, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations

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• File items 116 and 117, we're going to pass on file on file item 118.
• We're back in file order file item.
• Pass on file on file item 271, pass and retain on file items 272, 73, brings us to file item 274, AB
• Pass and retain on file items 329, 330. Pass on file, file item 331.
• The pass on file on file item 343, pass and retain on file item 344. Brings us to file item 345.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The rating system in our Texas public schools, says the passage of HB 22, full accountability ratings
• Being rated on a statewide basis is prohibited. Since the deadline for issuing new ratings...
• There's a strong relationship between the economically disadvantaged rate and the overall rating score
• Okay, are you going to continue to file suit?
• and increasing burnout rate.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Today we will begin with Senate File 1083. Senate File 1083. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• bill, Senate File 832.
• next bill um Senate file next bill um Senate file 832<00:07:58.599> thank<00:07:58.759>
• file file 832<00:32:09.760> is<00:32:09.919> recommended<00:32:10.320> to<00:32
• Judiciary and next we have Senate file Judiciary and next we have Senate file 1786<00:32:35.559>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• > 4625,<00:03:32.000> Senator All right, Senate File 4625, Senator All right, Senate File
• Yeah, does Senate File 4625 as amended?
• <00:46:36.640> 4759 file 4759 file 4759 be<00:46:38.800> moved<00:46:39.960> to<
• Senate<00:49:32.440> File<00:49:32.680> 2621 Senate File 2621 is before you.
• Senate File Uh the motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Let's go on to file item number six, SB 1200. File item number six, SB 1200. Mr.
• Madam Secretary, please call the roll on file item number nine. File item nine, SB 1345.
• Measures on the consent calendar: File Item 1, SB 534 Padilla; File Item 10, SB 1410 Limon; File Item
• So let's go with file item number two, SB 991, Benjavar. File item two, SB 991.
• File Item 5, SB 1190. The motion is due pass to the Assembly... File Item 5, SB 1190.

Summary: The hearing covered several child welfare, human services, tribal housing, child care, and long-term care bills. SB 1099 would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA; SB 1190 would regulate private youth transport services by requiring permits, background checks, training, and bans on blindfolds, hoods, restraints, and overnight pickups; SB 1322 would streamline tribal access to Community Care Expansion housing grants and better align the process with tribal sovereignty; SB 1109 would require an annual license renewal review for STRTPs with five or more Type A citations in a year; SB 1234 would require fentanyl testing in juvenile dependency cases when a court finds a risk of fentanyl use; SB 991 would require DSS to identify the specific type of abuse on its public licensing database; SB 1200 would redefine “infant” for family child care ratio purposes as under 18 months; and SB 1345 would strengthen foster youth rights regarding access to and dignified transport of personal belongings. The committee also approved a consent calendar including SB 534, SB 1410, and SB 1421. Testimony was largely in support of the measures, often from authors, advocates, county officials, and people with lived experience. Supporters of SB 1190 described traumatic youth transport practices and argued for basic safety standards. SB 1322 supporters said tribal grantees face unnecessary delays and collateral demands that conflict with sovereignty. SB 1109 drew support from county probation officers who cited repeated serious violations and public safety concerns at STRTPs, while the chair ultimately opposed the bill as duplicative of existing CDSS authority. SB 1234 drew emotional support from a grandparent who lost a child to fentanyl, but also opposition from the Drug Policy Alliance and a dependency attorney, who argued the bill was redundant, vague, and could create biased or unnecessary testing; amendments were accepted to narrow the standard. SB 991 supporters said the public needs more specific information about abuse findings, SB 1200 supporters said the change would expand infant care capacity and help working families, and SB 1345 supporters said foster youth deserve dignity rather than having belongings packed in trash bags. Votes were taken after quorum was established. SB 991, SB 1200, SB 1345, SB 1190, SB 1234, SB 1322, and SB 1099 were all reported out of committee, most on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 1234 passed 6-0 as amended to Appropriations, and SB 1099 later had a vote change recorded, ending 5-1. SB 1109 did not advance after the motion failed for lack of a second, and it was held in committee. The committee then adjourned and transitioned into an oversight hearing reviewing the outcomes of AB 2247 (placement stability and notice protections for foster youth) and AB 2496, with presenters discussing how the earlier foster youth placement law has changed practice and the importance of dignity, notice, and youth voice in placement decisions.

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• to talk about house file to talk about house file 1141<00:21:33.960> a<00:21:34.080> bill
• Up next, we have House File 2693.
• Howard uh up next we have house file Howard uh up next we have house file 2693<00:52:32.799>
• Next up, we have House File 244 with Representative Jones, and then after that we will have House File
• Up next, we have Representative Lee with House File 2619, and then after that we will have House File

Bills: HF2148, HF2693, HF2542, HF1141, HF1770, HF1489, HF1709, HF244, HF1266, HF807, HF2619, HF1340

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• Um, Senate File 3552 will be laid Kunes.
• >> Next bill on the agenda is Senate File >> Next bill on the agenda is Senate File
• file file where<00:20:08.960> it<00:20:09.120> is<00:20:10.480> uh<00:20:10.880
• :28.080> rate<00:33:28.640> for the state rate and then the rate for the state rate and
• Senate File 3597 be recommended to pass. Senate File 3597 be recommended to pass.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• THREE CREATES TRANSPARENCY AND RATE REGULATION.
• , FOR IT LIMITS NUMBERS OF USE TO 2 PER PERIOD AND INSURANCE COMPANIES COMPLETE A RATE FILING AFTER TWO
• AS LENDERS WOULD WANT TO INCREASE THEIR INTEREST RATE.
• FILED BY SENATOR INGOGLIA, ANY OBJECTIONS TO TAKING UP THE AMENDMENT.
• PROPOSED INCREASES UNDER RATE FILINGS AND SECONDLY BORROWING AN IDEA FROM SENATOR BRADLEY THE BILL STATES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This discounted rate is upwards of 50% of what my cash pay rate may be.
• A rate.
• If they could file a rate tomorrow, they would, and they would adjust it the way they felt they needed
• Part of that rate-setting standard is to get current data, to base that rate on current data, the most
• It was said that even TLTA has suggested a rate reduction, but their rate reduction that they proposed

Bills: HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458

Keywords: insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage

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• So 95% of taxpayers actually file electronically.
• And so like any other service, when you file electronically, your expectations... ...file electronically
• Another experience and expectation of taxpayers is free filing.
• Ruined credit ratings have impacts forever.
• Although it did reopen the time period to file cases.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Transparency held a hearing focused on three issues: federal funding cuts and delays, possible state revenue impacts from reduced IRS enforcement, and the fiscal effects of AB 218 on local governments. The Franchise Tax Board described how state and federal tax systems are closely linked, how most returns are filed electronically through software, and how FTB relies on IRS information sharing for compliance, fraud prevention, offsets, and nonfiler work. Members raised concerns that federal staffing cuts at the IRS could weaken audits of large corporations and reduce California revenue, and asked about VITA and ITIN filers; FTB said it was not aware of VITA reductions, noted ITIN returns are processed the same as other returns, and said ITIN filing appeared slightly down this year. The Department of Finance said it is monitoring federal developments, summarized the continuing resolution and reconciliation process, and noted that California lost nearly $940 million in earmarked federal projects under the CR, while major federal budget decisions remain uncertain until the President’s budget and later congressional action. The University of California reported substantial federal pressure on research, student aid, and health care. UC said hundreds of millions of dollars in federal awards have already been canceled, with additional threats to NIH and DOE facilities-and-administration rates, graduate fellowships, student loan repayment plans, international student visas, Pell Grants, and Medicaid/Medi-Cal funding. Committee members pressed UC on the effects of DEIA-related federal restrictions, the loss of clinical trials and research staff, and the impact on low-income students and patients. UC said it is pursuing litigation with the Attorney General and other institutions, but emphasized that court action is only a temporary solution and that sustained state and private support may be needed. The second panel addressed the fiscal consequences of AB 218, which extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims against public agencies. FCMAT presented a report with 22 recommendations, including better statewide data collection, financing mechanisms, a possible victims compensation fund, and prevention measures. Los Angeles County described a tentative $4 billion settlement tied to AB 218 claims, saying it will require reserves, borrowing, and long-term annual payments through 2050, while also forcing curtailments and cuts to vacant positions to preserve services. Members discussed insurance pools, retroactive premiums, unidentified future claims, and the need for a compensation fund or other financing tools. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with public comment, including testimony from local health officials about nearly $400 million in terminated federal public health grants and the resulting layoffs and service impacts.

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• Um, and you have House File 2113. The chair will move the House File 2113 for consideration.
• use paid family leave at the same rate use paid family leave at the same rate if<00:04:05.960>
• 2113,<00:04:56.400> which NFIB supports House File 2113, which NFIB supports House File
• Thank you for considering House File Thank you for considering House File 2113. 2113. 2113.
• Minnesota has a small employer premium rate that is a reduced premium rate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So again, Monday, 9 a.m., file your amendments.
• Same as last year time you mean for the filing of the amendments? Yes.
• Pre-filing requirement.
• Ma'am, my bill does not address rates.
• It doesn't deal with the rates.

Bills: HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• Senate file 2900 is laid over. Mchuan. Senate file 2900 is laid over.
• That's Senate File 2855. I'm agenda. That's Senate File 2855.
• My goals are to be able to rates.
• For me, it's not costing XL or anybody money because their rates are based on their rates.
• Uh, for me, it's not costing XL or anybody money because their rates are based on their rates.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• compete with each other on fee rates.
• Visa and MasterCard set fee rates.
• They got a much higher fee rate.
• It wasn't more..." make a much higher fee rate and allow a much higher fee rate to be charged than the
• You just File Item 1, AB 407.

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 407, which would expand the California Pollution Control Financing Authority. The author said the measure would increase flexibility and access to resources, and the bill was approved 7-0 and sent to the Committee on Local Government. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, which included AB 76, by a 7-0 vote. A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on AB 1065, which would prohibit swipe fees on the sales tax portion of credit card transactions. Supporters, including small business owners, restaurant and grocery representatives, and a payments-policy expert, argued the bill would reduce costs for merchants and consumers and rein in dominant card networks. Opponents, including banks, credit unions, and payment industry groups, argued the bill is likely preempted by federal law, would be difficult to implement, and could disproportionately affect community banks and credit unions. After extensive questioning about preemption, fraud, implementation, and consumer impacts, the committee rejected the bill on a 6-0 vote, but then granted reconsideration by a 7-1 vote. The committee then heard AB 1365, which would create the Cal Account Program, a zero-fee, zero-penalty state banking account for unbanked and underbanked Californians. Supporters said the program would help low-income households, survivors of abuse, and others facing barriers to traditional banking, while opponents from community banks and credit unions argued existing low-cost accounts and the Bank On program already address the need and raised concerns about cost, feasibility, and duplication. The bill advanced on a 6-0 vote and later received enough votes on the reopened roll to move forward to the Committee on Labor and Employment. The committee also approved AB 1052, which would create a legal framework for digital assets and address unclaimed digital property and restrictions on public officials issuing or promoting digital assets, and AB 1180, which would create a pilot program for paying state fees with digital financial assets and require a report on broader adoption. Both bills passed with broad support after brief testimony and discussion. Final roll calls later confirmed AB 1052 and AB 1180, along with AB 407 and AB 1365, were moved out of committee.

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• And a $1,000,000 for the centralized tax lien filing.
• Tax liens currently get filed with county clerks.
• Right now, we have about a 40% vacancy rate.
• We get a better rate for them than they could get.
• The rates are fair market value.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Arizona filed for a waiver.
• Maybe there's not an exact form in the resident file or a form in the employee file.
• It's... ...form in the resident file or a form in the employee file.
• How do you know unless someone files a complaint?
• Access responded that the rate study focused on the fee-for-service rates.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a fourth hearing in its ongoing review of alleged fraud, waste, and abuse involving AHCCCS/Access and DHS, with a major focus on Medicaid eligibility verification for the aged, blind, and disabled (ABD) population, behavioral health and sober living oversight, and payment delays to providers. Senator Shamp presented findings she said showed major gaps in ABD asset verification, including claims that only a fraction of enrollees were checked and that many ineligible members may remain on the rolls. She urged referrals to law enforcement, tighter verification requirements, better PARIS data sharing, and legislative changes to close what she described as a compliance and taxpayer-risk gap. Reva Stewart also testified that patient brokering and fraudulent recruitment of vulnerable people, including Native Americans, continues through social media and other channels, and she called for stronger enforcement and transparency. Heather Dukes, representing behavioral health and sober living operators, argued that the state’s response to fraud has become overly punitive toward legitimate providers. She said ADHS often sends technical paperwork deficiencies straight to enforcement instead of allowing plans of correction, that zoning approvals are being questioned despite not being within ADHS authority, and that long Access approval timelines are creating licensing and billing delays. ADHS Deputy Assistant Director Tiffany Slater said the department has seen a large volume of unlicensed complaints, that it is trying to improve staffing and data systems, and that some enforcement tools have been expanded for sober living homes. She also said many sober living operators are in recovery themselves and provide low-cost housing and support rather than direct billing to Access. Access Director Virginia Roundtree said the agency is trying to balance fraud prevention with support for legitimate providers. She reported steps such as daily internal huddles, live dashboards, added project management support, an outside review of the Division of Fee-for-Service Management, and a new external claims vendor to help reduce backlogs. Senators pressed her on a specific provider’s long-delayed payments and prepayment review, and she said the agency would provide answers early the following week. Access staff also described provider resolution roundtables and said unadjudicated claims had been reduced to zero, though members questioned whether that was due to denials rather than resolution. The hearing ended with the chair announcing legislation to preserve the American Indian Health Plan as a fee-for-service option while requiring Access to contract administrative and care management functions to another entity, citing structural failures in Access’s ability to operate the plan safely and effectively.

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• So 95% of taxpayers actually file electronically.
• Accuracy rate is about 90%.
• That's another expectation where taxpayers... for free filing.
• through this year with their direct file program.
• Our property taxes due to increases in the interest rates in 2022.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , and we're talking about property insurance, they have to file their rates, you know, and then we review
• But in order to sell those, they usually have to file their rates with us, file their policies and forms
• know they have to file their rates you know they have to file their rates you know and<00:30:01.440
• <00:30:16.880> their<00:30:17.039> rates they usually have to file their rates they
• usually have to file their rates with<00:30:17.440> us<00:30:17.679> file<00:30:17.919

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard three resolutions focused on condominium management, insurance, and landlord-tenant issues. For HCR 24/HR 23, which sought a follow-up Sunrise review of condominium association managers, Hawaii Realtors and the Real Estate Commission supported the measure, while several condo owners and advocates described alleged embezzlement, misconduct, and lack of accountability in association management. The Real Estate Commission suggested using a more current bill, HB 1312, as the basis for the review. In decision-making, the committee adopted an HD1 to direct the auditor to conduct a Sunrise analysis on HB 1312 instead of the older cited bills, and the measure passed with amendments by unanimous votes, with one member excused. For HCR 85/HR 79, which asked the Insurance Commissioner to study alternative insurance models for condominium associations and unit owners, the acting insurance commissioner said the division supported the concept but warned the study could be costly and time-sensitive, estimating roughly $1.5 million based on the breadth of the requested work. A committee member and the commissioner discussed whether the scope could be narrowed, and the commissioner said a narrower study could reduce costs. The committee ultimately deferred the measure for possible revision and future discussion. For HCR 158/HR 153, which proposed an Attorney General-led working group to improve landlord-tenant code provisions, the Attorney General’s office said another agency with housing expertise would be better suited to convene the group and suggested LRB for legal research support. Hawaii Realtors supported the idea but said the chairing agency could be changed, while Maui Tenants and Workers Association urged stronger tenant representation and warned against framing the effort in a way that favors investors over tenants. A mediator also noted procedural gaps in court filing requirements for tenants and landlords. In decision-making, the committee adopted an HD1 to shift the convening role from the Attorney General to the judiciary, narrow the scope, and make technical changes; the amended resolution passed unanimously, with one member excused.

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• > can can and get better rates than we can can and get better rates than we can because<00:12:
• I'm starting with Senate File 1341.
• He identified the measure as Senate File 1341 and House File 1828.
• 1828<01:18:50.480> be Senate file 1341 house file 1828 be Senate file 1341 house file 1828
• is house file is house file 2237<01:30:52.600> representative<01:30:53.119> O'Driscoll

Keywords: 1187, senate, all