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• If we couldn't process payments for Medicaid and Medicare, that would delay care for our elderly, our
• So far this session, the GOP has introduced multiple bills to delay or repeal that.
• So far this session, the GOP has introduced multiple bills to delay or repeal that.
• So far this session, the GOP has introduced multiple bills to delay or repeal that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This backroom relief deal does nothing to repeal Governor Evers' 400-year property tax increase.
• But the delay on this committee, I think, significantly impacted that.
• But since we're speaking about delay, we passed our budget last July, nine months... About delay.

Keywords: 970, all

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• remove wrongful filings ensures that victims can reclaim their businesses and identities without long delays
• That work was severely delayed by the spring.
• do work on land, and later in the fall of 2024, we were able to do some on-water work, but those delays
• legislative and ballot process, it would send a strong message to those who seek to undermine and repeal

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• They delay the cases for strategic non-compliance reasons.
• This bill saves from repeal the public records exemption for specified aquaculture records held by the
• If we do not act on this, it will automatically repeal on October 2 of this year.
• This saves from repeal the public records exemption for specified aquaculture records held by the Department
• If we do not act on this, it will automatically repeal on October 2 of this year. That is the bill.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Washington County administrator Alan Massey, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery recognitions. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up a series of bills on the special order calendar. Early measures included CS/HB 967 on electronic payments to local governments, which passed 110-0, and HB 127 requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2-5, which passed 111-0 after members spoke about literacy, signatures, and heritage. CS/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 111-0 and would allow certain students to use Special Olympics participation for PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit. The House also passed CS/HB 237 on use of professional nursing titles, which requires APRNs using the title doctor to clarify they are APRNs, by 111-0. The chamber then debated HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment on religious expression in public schools. Supporters said it would codify existing statutory protections for student and school personnel religious expression and let voters decide; opponents argued it was unnecessary, could create confusion, and risked constitutional problems involving school-sponsored prayer and the separation of church and state. After structured debate, the resolution passed 93-17. The House next passed CS/HB 363 on dental therapy, which creates a licensed mid-level dental provider and drew sharp debate over access to care versus patient safety; it passed 80-29. HB 375 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 78-28, and HB 301 on psychiatric mental health APRN autonomous practice passed 88-18. Later, the House passed HB 863 on arbitration for Citizens Property Insurance disputes, giving policyholders a choice between arbitration and court, by 105-3, and HB 1399 on property insurance affiliates, which increases oversight of insurer-affiliate transactions, by 160-3. Members also heard and advanced a local claims bill, HB 6517, for relief of Eribeito and Sanchez Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg, describing severe injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport; the bill was rolled over for third reading at the end of the transcript. Throughout the day, members also paused for multiple recognitions of visiting students, local officials, professional groups, and community organizations.

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• You've got New Jersey, which has just passed a repeal of the 50-year moratorium.
• Without that unified authority, fragmented decision-making, delayed approvals, and funding gaps are likely
• Without unified authority, fragmented decision making, delayed approvals, and funding gaps are likely
• So, without a unified authority, fragmented decision-making, delayed approvals, and funding gaps are
• One finding: without a unified authority, fragmented decision-making, delayed approvals, and funding

Keywords: 1064, all

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• This delay is a result of well-documented psychological, social, and institutional barriers.
• their duties, impacting their abilities to effectively manage these critical services, potentially delaying
• Then in 1975, the Legislature repealed the list and created a general provision allowing for excusal

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard three bills. AB 250 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would extend a limited window for survivors of sexual assault to seek civil recourse against perpetrators and entities that allegedly covered up abuse. The author and supporters, including survivor Maya Alexander and Equal Rights Advocates, said many survivors need years before they can come forward and that the bill would improve accountability and public safety. One member raised concerns about the bill’s application to private employers and the exclusion of public employees, but the bill was advanced on a motion to Appropriations and later placed on call until additional votes were added. AB 373 by Assemblymember Rubio would require appointed counsel for non-minor dependents in extended foster care to represent the young adult’s expressed wishes rather than substitute the attorney’s judgment. Supporters from California Youth Connection and the Children’s Law Center said 18- to 21-year-olds in foster care are legal adults and should have their voices fully respected in court. Members discussed how the bill would work in practice and whether it applied only to appointed counsel; the bill was moved to Human Services and later cleared after additional votes were added. AB 387 by Assemblymember Alanis, as amended, would exempt probation officers from criminal jury service. The author and supporters argued probation officers are deeply involved in the criminal justice process, often get dismissed anyway, and should be focused on supervision and court-related duties rather than jury duty. The Judicial Council opposed the bill, warning that categorical exemptions shrink the jury pool and set a bad precedent. After debate over fairness, precedent, and the role of probation officers, the committee voted the bill out on a do pass motion.

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• The first was a repeal of a one-way attorney fee statute, which required an insurance company to pay
• only upon a showing that the proposed action is meritorious and is not being filed for the purpose of delay
• other papers or engage in other tactics that are frivolous and solely intended to cause unnecessary delay

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And it creates all kinds of potential for conflict and costly project changes and delays and, potentially
• :10:42.240> project<00:10:42.560> changes<00:10:42.880> and<00:10:43.120> delays
• and costly project changes and delays and costly project changes and delays and<00:10:44.560>
• :19.360> permanent<00:31:19.760> rather<00:31:20.000> than<00:31:20.240> repealing
• makes permanent rather than repealing makes permanent rather than repealing upon<00:31:21.039>

Bills: SB2603, SB2083, SB2341, SB2306, SB2782, SB2756, SB2161, SB2477

Keywords: Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, state funding, public performances, educational programs, cultural arts funding, historic properties, preservation, inheritance, working group, public-private partnerships, sustainable funding, historic preservation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, construction, state review, burial sites, cultural artifacts, development review, phased review, administrative fees

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2603, which would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state orchestra of Hawaii. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the Attorney General’s office, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Retail Merchants of Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association, and others. Supporters emphasized the bill’s value to arts education, cultural vitality, and the visitor economy. The chair noted there were also many written testimonies submitted, and the bill was left without questions or action in the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2083, which would create a state-owned historic properties preservation plan working group within DNR. The State Historic Preservation Division supported the bill and said it would help create a statewide database and better planning for state-owned historic properties, while noting its current review work is reactive and project-by-project. The committee asked about duplication and existing consultation processes; SHPD said it already reviews state projects under existing law and has in-house architectural staff. The measure was then set aside after brief discussion, with no vote shown in the excerpt. Next was Senate Bill 2341, which would authorize phased review of certain private-property projects and change SHPD’s review deadlines. SHPD and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the bill, saying it could encourage more proactive, programmatic review and that the current average review time for simple projects is about 56 days. Several opponents, including Sierra Club of Hawaii, Bianca Isaki, Malama Kane Lua, and Tara Roas, argued phased review would delay projects, create conflict, and weaken historic preservation protections, especially for iwi kūpuna and burial sites. Committee members raised concerns about whether the bill conflicted with prior court decisions and asked SHPD for its view; SHPD said it was not a legal question for them and suggested a programmatic alternative. The bill was not voted on in the excerpt. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 2306 on administrative fees for the Bureau of Conveyances. HGEA opposed the measure, focusing on a provision allowing the special fund to be used for qualified contractors, while the Bureau of Conveyances supported the bill as a fee correction that would equalize recording fees between systems. The bureau said specialized technical work sometimes requires outside contracting and that it could consider a contract period; the chair and members discussed the HGEA concern and asked whether the issue could be addressed. No final action was shown in the excerpt.

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• public process that resulted in this legislature deciding in 2018 to not go to step two, to in fact repeal
• step two<01:17:20.719> to<01:17:20.960> in<01:17:21.120> fact<01:17:21.520> repeal
• ><01:17:21.920> the<01:17:22.159> language<01:17:22.480> that two to in fact repeal
• the language that two to in fact repeal the language that would<01:17:22.880> have<01:17:23.040
• denials of medically necessary uh delays denials of medically necessary postaccute<01:24:21.199>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve prior minutes and outline its schedule, with meetings set for September 24 and September 29 ahead of an October 1 report deadline. The chair said the committee would use the first two meetings to digest testimony, likely ask follow-up questions of DHS, and then work toward conclusions and a report format. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. The main testimony came from Sharon Alexander of Amera Health, who argued in favor of moving from fee-for-service Medicaid long-term services and supports to a managed LTSS model. She described managed LTSS as a capitated, quality-driven system used in about 26 states, and said it can improve care coordination, accountability, access to home- and community-based services, and budget predictability. She cited Amera Health’s experience in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including care coordination, housing and transportation support, caregiver programs, and quality benchmarks tied to state oversight. She also said nursing facilities would remain an important option for people who need that level of care. Committee members asked about how the programs are administered, how rates are set, how care managers work, and how quality is measured. Alexander said states contract with managed care organizations at actuarially sound capitated rates, with annual contracts, reporting, and oversight. She explained that care managers typically conduct quarterly assessments and follow up after trigger events such as hospitalization, and that housing coordinators may assist with transitions to the community. On quality, she said states use CMS-related and HCBS benchmark measures covering service timeliness, care planning, transitions, and other outcomes, and that New Hampshire could build on existing metrics rather than starting from scratch. She also noted that rural areas face workforce and transportation challenges, which managed care plans try to address through technology and self-direction options.

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• <02:24:13.920> Speaker,<02:24:14.800> repealing anti-American. Mr.
• Speaker, repealing anti-American. Mr.
• <02:28:19.520> But<02:28:19.760> by<02:28:20.000> repealing<02:28:20.399>
• But by repealing this mercury and PCBs.
• But their focus is on repealing common-sense protections that make the air safer to breathe.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• THE BID PROTEST THEY MUST COMPETITIVELY BID SUCH CONTRACT AND FINALLY IT REMOVES THE PROVISION THAT REPEALS
• THIS IS THE MOMENT, THIS IS THE TIPPING POINT AND TOGETHER WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHOOSE ACTION OVER DELAY
• IS THERE CONSIDERATION I GUESS TO DELAY OR WHY WE WOULD NOT WAIT UNTIL AFTER ANOTHER ELECTION?
• IF YOU WANT TO RETURN IT TO THE PEOPLE YOU WILL REPEAL AT LEAST SOME OF THIS STUFF WE'VE DONE OVER THE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• improving efficiencies such drastic staffing cuts at HUD will cause significant harmful and costly delays
• Delays in accessing federal resources will slow down affordable housing construction and drive up development
• those single-use zoning rules that were imposed throughout America starting in the 1920s, see them repealed
• Now they have to be repealed back at the local level, not at the federal level, but this is a tremendous

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.

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• So, at the 2027 annual town meeting, the following spring, section two is repealed in a sunset.
• spring and then section two is repealed spring and then section two is repealed in<02:03:30.719>
• So essentially asking is the repeal.
• The debt service, as I mentioned, can be delayed for up to one or two years for a legal bond vote.
• The debt service, as I mentioned, can be delayed for up to one or two years for a legal bond vote.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There is a two-year delay for districts to implement the necessary policies and procedures, giving them
• It has a delayed implementation for the public schools.
• So it's got a one-year delay.
• So we need to maybe repeal the anti-donation clause on flowers and put them all back on the President's
• I'd ask unanimous consent that we repeal the anti-donation clause on the flowers.

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• This leads to delayed response and, too often, tragic outcomes, especially for Black and brown youth,
• We must also act so no family experiences the delay and heartbreak that Lee Manuel's family endured.
• 757, an act to remove medical and health services fees for incarcerated people; S. 756, an act to repeal
• So municipal building projects often get delayed.
• So municipal building projects often get delayed.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony on several bills, with strong support expressed for a proposed municipal and public safety building authority (H. 2571/S. 1650). Municipal officials, fire chiefs, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, regional planning leaders, and Senator Comerford described aging town halls, fire stations, DPW facilities, and other local buildings, especially in small towns and gateway cities, and argued that local budgets and Proposition 2 1/2 make major capital projects difficult to fund. Testimony emphasized the need for a dedicated revenue stream, with the bill proposing a share of marijuana excise tax revenue and a rural funding set-aside. Committee members asked about prioritization and funding levels, and witnesses said even a modest start would help address a large statewide backlog. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee later adjourned unanimously. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2689, requiring fuel gas alarms/detectors in residential dwellings using explosive gases. Representative Jeff Roy, Susan Brown, Jason Cohn, and representatives from NEMA and Kidde supported the bill, describing it as a life-saving measure similar to carbon monoxide detector requirements. Witnesses cited the 2015 Franklin propane explosion that killed Nancy and Robert Brown, the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, and national fire data showing fatalities and property damage from gas leaks. They said detectors are affordable, commercially available, and should be required where gas is used; one witness noted battery-backed or battery-operated options exist. Committee questions focused on cost, battery power, outdoor propane setups, and whether the bill would cover private databases or only residential safety devices. Another major topic was S. 1755 on missing and abducted children. Senator Pavel Payano testified in favor, citing the case of Lee Manuel Villoria Paolino and arguing that misclassification of missing children as runaways can delay urgent response and worsen outcomes, especially for Black and brown youth. He said the bill would set minimum law enforcement response standards, require training, and expand multilingual intake forms. The committee also heard support for expanding the state DNA database through familial DNA searching, with Dr. Amory Myers explaining that the technology could help solve long-unsolved cases while including guardrails to prevent use of private consumer DNA databases. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on H. 2740, “Colby’s Law,” establishing safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Colby Lippincott’s family, community members, and industry representatives described his fatal crash and urged requirements for medical staff, insurance, inspections, warning systems, barriers, and access roads. Witnesses said the bill would not end the sport but would create basic protections, and the committee heard that Massachusetts would join a number of other states with similar standards. The hearing ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• Speaker, gentlemen, I think lots of laws will probably be repealed if there's a changing administration
• You know, so those would be delayed by a year.
• So the delay By holding back the best parcels, it has been a year.
• gentlemen, we're talking about revenue to the Land Grant Permanent Fund, and here you're proposing a delay
• The sponsor points out that it would delay if the lease could not be re-leased for up to two years, Mr

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• <01:12:21.199> affordable could unintentionally delay affordable could unintentionally delay
• <01:39:08.320> So<01:39:08.639> letting additional delays and costs.
• So letting additional delays and costs.
• Um, and I would like to make sure that we, uh, rather than repeal the sunset, I would like to extend
• Uh, and I would like to make sure that we, rather than repeal the sunset, I would like to extend the

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

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• Did you support that repeal? >> Yes, ma'am. >> You trying to get reelected?
• We did a repeal for to Coleman County.
• Did you support that<00:27:46.240> repeal? that repeal? that repeal?
• The delay time between them is way too vast.
• The delay time between them is way too vast.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Special education and protects against unnecessary delays.
• This would help reduce delays in adopting a new IEP upon receipt of records.
• David Bullock, Committee to repeal Education Code 221.5 F, in opposition.
• So I understand the needs to have this delay. And it's very, very limited in school.
• implementation, because we have not wanted to delay implementation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I mean I don't know is there cash delay I mean I don't know is there cash delay my my<01:44:45.440
• Um, so, uh, one of the first things that occurred after the Affordable Care Act was repealed, and, uh
• Um, so, uh, one of the first things that occurred after the Affordable Care Act was repealed, and, uh
• Um, so, uh, one of the first things that occurred after the Affordable Care Act was repealed, and, uh
• Um, so, uh, one of the first things that occurred after the Affordable Care Act was repealed, and, uh

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee focused primarily on a bill concerning long-term care insurance rate increases and consumer notice. Members and staff discussed replacing or supplementing a proposed public hearing requirement with annual reporting, website updates, and consumer-facing disclosures about approved rate increases, carriers writing the products, and how the products work. Several participants emphasized that long-term care policies are long-term products, that rate increases can be spread over many years for actuarial reasons, and that consumers need better information about trends and the impact of increases. A major point of disagreement was whether the bill should try to cap premium increases. One member argued the real problem is unexpected increases of 15% to 20% and urged a statutory cap to protect consumers. Insurance department representatives and others responded that hard caps had been struck down in prior case law, that the department’s core responsibility is solvency, and that carriers need sufficient premium to pay future claims. They also said the market is struggling because many carriers stopped selling the product, leaving in-force policies to bear the cost, and that overly restrictive caps could cause insurers to withdraw from the state. The discussion then shifted toward a compromise requiring carriers to notify policyholders before a rate increase is approved and allowing a 60-day comment period. Participants debated whether the notice should come from the carrier, how confidentiality rules would apply before approval, and what the department should do with public comments. The department said it already reviews filings carefully and that submitted rates are often adjusted before approval; lawmakers noted that prior commissioners had pushed back on increases in some cases, including a seven-year moratorium. No final vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly tried to move the subcommittee along to other bills.