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• supplies, making my credit card debt supplies, making my credit card debt very,<00:44:59.280>
• from determinations of the funded debt from determinations of the funded debt of<01:03:29.280>
• Development, uh, Authority in support. Development, uh, Authority in support.
• debt limit. debt limit.
• <01:33:01.280> the the State of Hawaii to authorize the the State of Hawaii to authorize the

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1790 HD1, which would require law enforcement and oversight agencies to collect and report data on stops, use of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab, which would publish incident-level information and annual reports. Supporters, including the Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Justice Rising, and the Policing Project, said the bill would improve transparency, help identify disparities, and support better policy and accountability. OHA requested amendments to ensure Hawaiians are identified as a distinct category in the data, and the University of Hawaii’s Ashley Rubin said the Crime Lab would work with agencies to make implementation as seamless as possible. The Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill’s intent but asked for a longer timeline and culturally appropriate methodology, while HPD opposed the bill as written, saying it would require too many new data points, create a significant administrative burden, and rely on subjective perceptions of race and ethnicity; HPD also noted it is piloting an e-citation system that could help with data collection. Committee members questioned HPD about current manual processes and technology options. The chair reported 18 testimonies total: 15 in support, one in opposition, and two with comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard HB 1611 HD1, which would phase down the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs until a full exemption takes effect in 2034. The Department of Taxation offered technical recommendations, including clearer definitions for groceries and nonprescription drugs and a technical change regarding the county surcharge exemption. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, argued the GET on groceries is regressive and worsens food insecurity, especially for low-income households, and said the bill would provide needed relief. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical concerns, including a possible wholesale-tax enforcement issue once the exemption is fully phased in. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1611, with no final committee action shown.

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• Do's Authority stop or begin no it's a Do's Authority stop or begin no it's a it's<00:38:10.040> a
• The rapid amortization of debt has benefited New Hampshire by lowering our levels of debt, which has
• are paid for by the issuance of debt are paid for by the issuance of debt that<01:34:24.760>
• <01:36:28.440> has lowering our levels of debt which has lowering our levels of debt which
• authorization was in the form of long-term debt that is yet to be issued.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining how agencies assess facility needs, rank projects, and submit requests to the governor’s office. DAS described its Plant and Property division, which maintains 96 state buildings, and Public Works, which develops detailed cost estimates for selected projects. Officials said the governor’s office has traditionally narrowed requests into priority tiers, but this year all projects were estimated, creating more work and less detail. They also emphasized that the capital budget book functions as legislative intent and can be binding on how approved funds are used. On the substance of the request, DAS highlighted several priorities: continued funding for the state ERP system upgrade to the cloud, with about $5 million requested for sustainability and related Treasury functions; emergency fund and annex renovation work; a sprinkler replacement at DMV; and elevator repairs at the main building. Karen Rocky also identified maintenance projects that rose in priority after a facility condition assessment, including HVAC work for Portsmouth Circuit Court and Coos County Courthouse, boilers and controls for Carroll County and Lebanon Circuit Court, brick repointing at the main building and annex, window replacement at Spalding, and Brown building elevator replacement. Officials noted that the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and no projects for the Bureau of Court Facilities. The committee also discussed lapses and reprogramming of prior appropriations. DAS said the first eight projects approved in 2023 remain under construction and should be extended, while many 2021 projects are delayed because of ARPA-related workload and broader construction backlogs. Members reviewed a 2019 project list and agreed to lapse project number 49, the Spalding roof project, with about $81,000 remaining. DAS also said some small 2019 balances, including courthouse generators, a boiler, cooling and controls, roof and exterior repairs, and the State House Annex elevator, could be redirected through Capital Budget Overview toward the Hillsboro County South Cell Block project. The hearing ended with questions about project schedules, ARPA deadlines, and the division of authority between DoIT and DAS for the ERP system.

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• on to the agreement to pay off the debt on to the agreement to pay off the debt for<00:56:55.760
• This bill proposes to pay some debt. It also proposes to pay for a new well.
• We have been appropriating money to pay 20% of the debt service of these completed projects.
• So we've been getting 30% principal and interest payments on our own annual payment on our debt.
• Now all the debt on this program is taken on by the municipalities here.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• to provide information about SSLCs, we will leave families should be referred to their local IDD authority
• There are three sources of funding for facilities and bonded debt funding.
• districts. qualified for that funding, and that funding that year paid for one-third of all bonded debt
• The local IDD authorities serve as the one-stop shop. There are 39 of them across the state.
• We appreciate chairman for authoring this bill to invest in our public schools and adopt the service

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• It's a high-cost financial product, helping workers avoid credit card debt, late fees, bank overdraft
• The type of payday event authorized in this legislation is a payday loan, yet this bill does not cap
• Research on these loan products shows that they lead to repeat borrowing, which creates a cycle of debt
• up paying way more than borrowed, increasing the risk of overdraft, and falling more and more into debt
• Should not be classified as a loan or other form of credit or debt.

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• Authority. Authority.
• Public Facilities Authority. Public Facilities Authority.
• debt service plus new debt service from debt service plus new debt service from the<00:09:05.040
• for the Public Facilities Authority. for the Public Facilities Authority.
• at the Public Facilities Authority. at the Public Facilities Authority.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and the city authorities and the Fire Marshals Authority, and put it in one place with the building
• the legislature or the courts authorized the legislature or the courts authorized by<01:10:43.080
• specific statutory authorization.
• Authority Authority um<01:24:55.159> and<01:24:55.320> no<01:24:55.560> barn<01
• But it has to identify the specific statutory authority that gives the agency rulemaking authority.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held an orientation for new and returning members of the House committee on agencies and administration, with introductions from members and staff. Chair Carol Maguire outlined her expectations for hearings: keep questions focused on the bill, be respectful to witnesses, and use the committee’s orientation opportunities to learn about the jail staff, retirement system, and Office of Professional Licensure. Members also discussed related assignments on other bodies, including the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules and the Joint Committee on Employee Classification, and noted that some members already serve on those panels. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the State Building Code and the committee’s upcoming workload. Members explained how the state code is intended to provide a common baseline while allowing limited local options, and why municipalities must formally adopt and publish any local amendments. They reviewed several anticipated bills: a consolidation bill to gather building-code enforcement materials in one place, a bill to update the state energy code, a bill to restrict municipal adoption of building-code changes, and a bill to update the electrical code. Members also discussed how building codes apply to older homes and commercial buildings, and why code updates are important for safety and clarity. The chair said the committee had 36 bills currently scheduled, including many early bills that must move by March 6 because they will be heard by two committees. She said the committee would use subcommittees for harder bills, with three subcommittees this year: pensions, licensing, and likely state building code. She also outlined the hearing schedule, including lighter bills on February 12 and the expectation of executive sessions later in the month. No votes were taken during the orientation, but members were told that public hearings do not require a quorum and that hard copies of bills would be distributed by committee staff.

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• Part of the auditor's role, you have statutory authority.
• , the superintendent loses their authority.
• We know that Metropolitan Water authorized $141 million.
• And then lastly, I, you know, along with the author, Okay.
• First, let me thank the author for such vociferous advocacy.

Summary: The committee heard several audit requests and related testimony. The first major item was an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. The author and supporters described long-standing fiscal mismanagement, large budget shortfalls, layoffs, contracting concerns, and questions about the district’s foundation and use of public funds. District representatives and the Riverside County Office of Education said the district is already under fiscal oversight, has a stabilization plan, and is working to reduce deficits and improve student outcomes. After extensive debate and public comment, the motion to approve the audit was put on call because the committee did not have the required votes from both houses at that moment. The committee then approved an audit of East Bay transit agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Senator Wahab argued the region’s many overlapping transit agencies create fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiency, especially amid a fiscal cliff and possible future tax increases. Transit agencies and labor representatives opposed the audit, saying the agencies already undergo multiple audits, serve distinct local needs, and are implementing regional coordination efforts. After testimony from agency leaders and public commenters, the committee voted to approve the audit. The next item was an audit of California Community Colleges’ unrestricted reserves. Senator Archuleta and supporting faculty representatives said reserves have grown substantially and may be diverting resources from student services, instruction, and workforce programs. They argued there is little oversight when reserves become too high. The Chancellor’s Office and Calbright College were invited to respond, and the audit objectives focused on reserve growth, reasons for high balances, oversight by the Chancellor’s Office, and effects on students and staff. The transcript cuts off during the Chancellor’s Office response, so the final committee action on this item is not shown.

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• The Health Commission has legislative authority to regulate prevention, control, and or eradicate of
• The authorized personnel staff manages the authorized personnel program to develop and enhance veterinarians
• Authorizes Texas veterinarians engaging in activity that is part of a state or federal disease control
• We have the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority.
• that the debt is debt over the five years so they've already surpassed the five years and they're still

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• If you are in a county that doesn't have municipal authority, this bill clarifies that the local government
• What we're working to do here is to ensure that the property tax does not count against them as debt
• This would ensure a fair representation of what their debt-to-income ratio is. Next slide.
• However, I am very concerned about basically removing all the authority.
• There's just a little bit of concern, as Senator Gan mentioned, regarding the removal of authority from

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And so it gives authority within the intergovernmental agreement.
• That governing board has the authority, and the CTE governing board has the authority and the responsibility
• That governing board has the authority, the CETD governing board has the authority and the responsibility
• You could, you know, pay down debt.
• Not have the authority over the superintendent or, or, or...

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 4043, which would require each school district and charter school to ensure that at least one employee at each school is trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use by August 1, 2027. The sponsor said he would consider floor amendments to clarify that a trained person should be available at all times and to tie the requirement to schools that actually have AEDs. Supporters, including a constituent who lost a child, said the bill could help save lives; opponents and some members raised concerns about cost, staffing, and whether one trained employee is enough. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-1 vote with several members voting present. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended by a strike-everything amendment supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for students and prominent display of the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A public health advocate testified in favor, emphasizing chronic disease prevention in children. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the resolution a due pass recommendation on a 12-0 vote. House Bill 2621, as amended, addressed enrollment and special education access for pupils in unorganized territory, tribal land, and certain military-connected students, including changes to certificates of educational convenience and timelines for district and county action. The sponsor and stakeholders described it as a technical fix to reduce enrollment delays and improve access to services. After adopting both the strike-everything amendment and a Garcia amendment, the committee passed the bill 11-0. The committee also advanced House Bill 2385, which limits superintendent contracts to one-year terms during the first three years of employment and allows longer terms only after three consecutive years. The sponsor framed it as a way to reduce costly buyouts and give school boards more flexibility; there was no public testimony, and the bill passed 7-4. House Bill 4106, creating the One Arizona Service Fellowship Program, also passed after amendment. Supporters said it would build service opportunities and workforce experience, while some members objected to creating and funding a new state program; it passed 8-2 with one present. Later, House Bill 2992, as amended, established a pilot program in schools for child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, expanded to K-12 in the amendment and funded from the Victim Compensation and Assistance Fund. A survivor and anti-trafficking advocate strongly supported teaching children and training staff, while some members objected to the funding source and possible unintended consequences. The bill passed 6-5 with one present. House Bill 2370, concerning who may modify weapons detection systems and requiring superintendent notification to governing boards within 24 hours, passed 8-3 after a debate over school safety, accountability, and whether the bill was too vague or too narrow. House Bill 4056, as amended, would bar fees for legislators making public records requests in their official capacity and require electronic delivery; the sponsor cited large fees charged by school districts, while opponents warned against broad fee exemptions. It passed 8-3. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2478, which would create the Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes to study K-12 performance, accountability, graduation requirements, finance, and related issues, with a proposed amendment to add early childhood analysis. The sponsor said the commission would help drive a statewide conversation and that the Classroom Site Fund had sufficient unused balances to support it. Testimony from early learning and advocacy groups was generally neutral but supportive of including early childhood in the study, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• We Lawson this potentially the concern is that it will allow independent boards to issue debt and levy
• Thank you for the question. council, such as where your city manager is, they have the authority and
• they have to direct what these developments look like prior to authorizing the creation of a district
• as it were, right now would be for a city, let's say, to issue a general obligation bond, which is debt
• We're waiting on an author It will come back into session.

Bills: SB1530, SB1579, SB1778, SB1847, SB1990, SB1992, SB2060

Keywords: research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria

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• LASTLY THE BILL AUTHORIZES PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS THAT PARTICIPATE IN SAID STATE SCHOLARSHIP
• READ THE BILL. >> COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 232 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO DEBT
• AT THE TIME. >> COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 232 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO DEBT
• THIS LEGISLATION AUTHORIZES SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN UNDESIGNATED
• NOTICE AUTHORITY MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE AND RESPONSE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIVING RECEIPT.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• amount of bonding is 1.5 billion, but there is a mechanism built in to also take into account the debt
• General, I think it's important for us to understand that we do already have debt that we must pay off
• But House Bill 145, as amended, does set that limit on how much we can be in debt at any one time, and
• So we're currently paying off debt. It's been stated...
• wouldn't you agree, gentlelady, that it's not unusual—it's not an unusual business practice to use debt

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• The first half of our program covers core financial principles like budgeting and understanding debt
• <00:03:31.439> and<00:03:31.599> credit SA in and understanding debt and credit SA
• This might be because the average American carries over $10,000 in credit card debt.
• <00:59:04.960> chair Guston for being our Co um authors chair Guston for being our Co um authors
• So I'm a co-author on this, so thank you, Senator Mohamed, for bringing this forward.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SF 818, a request for funding for the Block Builders Foundation, which provides financial literacy and job-readiness training for youth. Senator Fate and testifiers described a 12-week program covering budgeting, savings, banking, credit, debt, career exploration, job preparation, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. They said the program served youth ages 13 to 19, had expanded to multiple cohorts, and had produced graduation ceremonies and job placements. Testifiers also said the organization had transportation challenges and limited space, and that additional funding would help with staffing, participant support, and transportation partnerships. Committee members asked extensive questions about the program’s outcomes, funding sources, and finances. Block Builders said it had 40 graduates in the most recent cohort, with 30 placed in jobs, and that participants who complete the program receive a $500 stipend. The organization said it had been operating since 2023 in North and South Minneapolis, had received $50,000 from the state previously, and raised additional community support. Members also asked about IRS filing status, audits, and how outcomes were measured; the organization said outcomes were tracked through graduation and certificates, and that it had not yet filed a 990 because it had not reached the threshold. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion, with committee members noting the current language makes the appropriation available only through June 30, 2026 unless amended. The committee then began hearing SF 927. An A1 technical amendment was adopted without objection. Senator Pappas introduced the bill, which would appropriate $1.5 million to the Mung American Partnership for workforce development and business lending. The transcript cuts off before further testimony or committee action on SF 927.

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• Debt Clock, it totals over, I think, $190 billion of savings ongoing, and that's just one month.
• Debt Clock, it totals over, I think, $190 billion of savings ongoing, and that's just one month.
• Debt Clock, it totals over, I think, $190 billion of savings ongoing, and that's just one month.
• Debt Clock, it totals over, I think, $190 billion of savings ongoing, and that's just one month.
• Debt Clock, it totals over, I think, $190 billion of savings ongoing, and that's just one month.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:12:31.480> Service fixed Statewide expenses Debt Service fixed Statewide expenses Debt
• <00:21:11.840> Service paid for out of De uh for Debt Service paid for out of De uh for Debt
• I think it affects debt, right.
• with the current um amount of authorized with the current um amount of authorized and<01:37:01.159
• <02:39:11.960> development um been um authorizing development um been um authorizing development

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• to do the debt service for that<01:30:58.760> from<01:30:59.040> that<01:30:59.360>
• The department testified that when they built their operating budget, they included the debt service
• Service that would be needed for Debt Service that would be needed for the<03:34:41.800> next
• So if, because of the decisions made here, they'll leave the debt service line alone. Okay, great.
• Everybody forgot to ask the P's Development Authority what they needed for their harbor dredging, so

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing and work session on House Bill 25A, the capital improvements appropriations bill, which Representative David Mills said was based on Governor Ayotte’s budget and included appropriations for capital improvements and extensions of prior appropriation lapses. The hearing drew testimony on several requested additions to the bill, with the chair noting the unusually large turnout and moving quickly through speakers. No questions were taken on the initial bill presentation, and the public hearing on HB 25A was later closed. The Community College System of New Hampshire asked for an additional $2.6 million, including $800,000 for IT infrastructure, $1.3 million for critical maintenance, and $500,000 for energy management systems. The witness said the money would address cybersecurity and online learning needs, replace failing boilers and a roof at several campuses, and prevent costly damage such as frozen pipes. The New Hampshire Veterans Home requested $1.5 million for ADA compliance and safety improvements, including floor replacement and wider doors, citing an upcoming VA inspection and the importance of preserving federal funding. Testimony also focused on career and technical education and airport funding. Milford CTE sought to keep $9.9 million in the budget for renovations after a local vote fell short, explaining the project had been scaled down from an earlier $60 million concept and that the school board wanted another chance to seek voter approval. On aviation, Concord, the New Hampshire Municipal Association, and Department of Transportation representatives urged restoring state matching funds for FAA airport grants, saying roughly $3.6 million in state money would leverage about $62 million to $65 million in federal funds for safety and infrastructure projects at public airports. Committee members asked about project selection, matching requirements, and the airport priority process, and witnesses said the program is driven by FAA-approved capital improvement plans and safety needs rather than business-return rankings.

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• This is dealing with people who owe state tax debt to the Department of Revenue.
• to the Department of state tax debt to the Department of Revenue.
• the state collect the debts that are the state collect the debts that are owed.<01:16:01.320> And<
• Speaker, the bill authorizes uh $5 >> Mr.
• given a similar authorization given a similar authorization uh<01:34:11.600> in<01:34:12.240

Keywords: MS House Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, dispensed with the reading of the journal, and welcomed several student and FFA groups from around the state, including chapters from Tippah, Forrest, Newton, and Wheeler counties, as well as the Puckett High School student council and an AP government class from Madison-Ridgeland Academy. After announcements, the chamber moved to the Ways and Means calendar and took up a series of tax and finance measures. House Bill 327 would extend Mississippi’s existing film tax credit to television production businesses, with a $42 million aggregate cap and a requirement that qualifying production activity occur in-state. House Bill 343 would create a tax credit for employers offering private health insurance to employees, set at $400 per employee in the first year and $200 in the second, capped at $10 million. House Bill 420 would lower the age threshold for an existing full homestead exemption for honorably discharged veterans and spouses from 90 to 85; members discussed the local cost impact, but the sponsor said the state cost would be zero. House Bill 489 would exempt from income tax any capital gains from a forced sale through eminent domain, so the property owner would not owe tax on that transaction. The House also passed House Bill 715, clarifying that both perishable and non-perishable food sold to food pantries are exempt from sales tax. House Bill 1063 would adjust an alternative energy/local tax provision by allowing a fee-in-lieu rate down to 10% and adding energy storage, such as large-scale batteries, to qualifying projects. House Bill 1793, by committee substitute, would add gun safes to the state’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday. House Bill 1941 would raise the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund’s administrative fee from 2% to 3% and authorize $5 million in bonds. House Bill 1942 would create a conduit bond mechanism under the TIF code for local development projects. House Bill 1944, by committee substitute, would expand the Children’s Promise Act tax credit program from $18 million to $40 million over three years and add a new $1 million credit for facilities serving adults with mental handicaps; members debated its effects on private schools, foster care entities, and public education funding. Most bills passed overwhelmingly, including several unanimous votes; House Bill 327 passed 115-1, House Bill 343 passed 118-0, House Bill 420 passed 120-0, House Bill 489 passed 120-0, House Bill 715 passed 120-0, House Bill 1063 passed 115-0, House Bill 1793 passed 109-3, House Bill 1941 passed 118-0, House Bill 1942 passed 116-0, and House Bill 1944 passed after extended debate. The discussion on House Bill 1944 featured questions about whether the credits favored private schools over public schools, whether schools could also receive ESA-related funds, and how much money individual institutions could receive; the sponsor said the credits are separate from tuition, are administered by DOR on a first-come, first-served basis, and do not reduce direct public school funding.

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• That's what's called a first person authorization. Very, very binding.
• collector or sue them to collect that debt.
• Look, the author has questions.
• I'm the author and I'm a nurse.
• We have about four authors in this room for bills. We know we are on a time schedule.

Summary: The committee heard a personal privilege update on HB 1227, which Representative DeWitt said would return next week as a proposed HCR for a two-year study of the three-doctor panel after discussions with Dr. Nia Colotta. Better Louisiana also presented its new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, describing it as a data-driven leadership initiative focused on health care workforce, rural access, chronic disease, and other system issues; members discussed whether the program could also help generate policy research, including on managed care organizations. The committee then considered SB 427 on anatomical gifts. After adopting technical amendments, Senator Presley and Dr. Jeff White explained that the bill would strengthen organ donation law by creating a decision registry that records both yes and no choices, clarifying the legal effect of refusal, and codifying ethical principles such as the dead donor rule. Questions focused on organ viability, registry procedures, minors, and a Monroe case involving a disputed donor designation. Supporters included LOPA and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 946, dealing with hospital price transparency and compliance with federal pricing rules, drew extensive testimony. Representative Landry and a witness from Patient Rights Advocate described it as a consumer transparency measure, but the Louisiana Hospital Association opposed the bill’s state-level enforcement and debt-collection provisions. Landry offered an amendment removing the debt-collection and affirmative-defense language, but after debate the substitute failed on a 5-6 vote and the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee also reported favorably on SB 109, which revises membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; SCR 20, urging federal flexibility on Medicaid redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries; SB 216, allowing coroners to rely on licensed practical nurses for medical pronouncements of death; and SB 45, exempting certain gratuitous hospice houses from licensure, with testimony from hospice house operators and supporters. Finally, HCR 71 by Representative Chasson sought an LDH study of how Louisiana’s law and guidance on pregnancy-related emergency medications is working in hospitals, urgent care, and retail settings. Supporters said providers are hesitant to use medications such as misoprostol because of stigma and uncertainty, while opponents from Louisiana Right to Life argued the resolution was unnecessary and could create controversy. The discussion centered on whether the study should be narrowed or made more objective, but no final action on the resolution was reached in the portion provided.