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• We are constantly monitoring weather conditions and the conditions of our system.
• And then, Senator, with Our broadband, then we can monitor this for them.
• So, it may not be the actual rate of the electrons. So, that has to be sorted out.
• The cheapest electron is the one that you don't have to buy.
• And then here's my last to mention Grassland Bird MODIS tagging and monitoring.

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• I did monitor it. I was working till 6:30. I thought, well, it's going to get over by 7:30.
• But I did monitor it anyway.
• But I did monitor it anyway.
• One, we are expanding the electronic One, we are expanding the electronic visit<01:11:42.240>
• . electronically. electronically.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• for those convenings, and these regional convenings oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring
• Because programs of study for what we do, electronics technology, are not going to be in high demand
• You know, I have to work with some of the peer companies like Intel, Infineon, and Tokyo Electron, and
• the 88th session ended until today, I, in my office, have worked closely with many stakeholders to monitor

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• I'd like to remind everyone to silence your electronic devices.
• So the general lifetime is around 5 years of each satellite and we very carefully monitor the could the
• We house our senior leadership team assembling integration facilities, laser lab and electronic lab.
• delivers high-resolution light our data for global mapping infrastructure planning and environmental monitoring

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• THE SILENCE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ANYONE WHO WISHES TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COMMITTEE SHOULD FILL OUT
• AFTER THE 2022 2023 SCHOOL YEAR WHICH WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRESS MONITORING SYSTEM THAT WE
• MONITORING TO AND THAT'S A BETTER WAY TO GET A LOOK AT OUR PERFORMANCE AND OUR STUDENTS.
• WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THOSE SCHOOLS, TO REVIEW THE INSTRUCTION.
• YOU CAN SEE THE BEST STANDARDS OF IMPLEMENTATION, PROGRESS MONITORING. WE ARE LOOKING AT P.M.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There are ways that we can help monitor somebody safely remotely, and have that.
• It was things as simple as monitoring when they get in and out of bed to make sure that they're staying
• <00:36:54.920> when things as simple as like monitoring when things as simple as like monitoring
• <00:37:16.520> while still having some monitoring while still having some monitoring while
• signatures and accessibility electronic signatures and accessibility features<01:26:53.239> and

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• It requires constant monitoring and management.
• The commissioner may retain up to 5% of the appropriation to monitor and administer the grant and 3%
• for monitoring and retention grants as well.
• to 5% of the appropriation to Monitor to 5% of the appropriation to Monitor and<00:53:48.720>
• <00:59:13.400> um<00:59:13.559> facilitating<00:59:14.160> the electronically um

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If you are testifying, please make sure you have filled out the electronic witness affirmation form on
• So would there be monitoring?
• I mean, once they have one of those permits, so you have to have a permit so you can monitor them.
• So you have to have a permit so you can monitor them.
• One of the things I feel like there's a big advantage is that we are already doing daily monitoring of

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We would like you to also submit electronically a version of your testimony.
• Electronically, a version of your testimony, so we can have it on record.
• In 2010, the Select Board brought forth an article to see if Wayland voters wanted to use electronic
• Electronic voting has succeeded in multiple ways.
• Did you have an electronic version of that? Oh, yes, we do. I have to submit it to us.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to open meeting law, municipal meetings, town meetings, and remote participation. Senator Rausch supported S. 2205 and S. 2206, and House companion H. 3382, saying they would make remote participation in public bodies permanent and streamline open meeting law and public records complaint processes to reduce burdens on local officials. Committee members and the senator discussed concerns about complaints being weaponized, the role of the Attorney General, and whether public testimony should be presumed allowed unless a chair limits it with justification. The senator said the bills do not change public records fees and are meant to improve process and transparency. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 3342 and S. 2197, which would modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections by allowing permanent remote or hybrid participation. Supporters included Wayland officials, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, MAPC, MACC, and others, who argued that hybrid and remote options increase participation, help parents, caregivers, people with disabilities, and residents with travel or work constraints, and have worked well during the pandemic-era extensions. Municipal officials emphasized that a mandate would be costly and difficult for smaller communities because of staffing, technology, room design, cybersecurity, and uneven internet access, especially in western Massachusetts. Committee members asked about equal access, funding, and whether local discretion should remain; the chair said the committee wants a permanent solution beyond emergency rules but must balance access with local capacity. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3328, which would allow remote participation to count toward quorum for statewide appointed bodies such as commissions on women and LGBTQ issues. Supporters argued this would improve regional equity and make it easier for people outside Greater Boston to serve, while committee members noted it is a separate issue from municipal meetings and may be easier to address than broader local-government changes. Another bill, H. 4351, was supported by Rep. Brandy Fluker Reed, who described it as creating an Office of Freedmen Affairs to address longstanding racial wealth disparities affecting descendants of enslaved Americans. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3299 from Common Cause and MASSPIRG in favor of guaranteed hybrid access for public meetings with public participation components, with advocates saying it would improve transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement.

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• >> ALL SENATORS AND GUESTS IN THE GALLERY PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
• COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 1164 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY
• SENATE BILL 1164 AND MENTAL AND LOOKED AND ACTED LEVEL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS OFTEN TO RECEIVING ELECTRONIC
• COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL 615 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY
• COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL 615 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• <00:15:34.880> payment<00:15:35.520> uh credit card uh and electronic payment uh credit
• monitoring and the administration. monitoring and the administration.
• If so, OGM reaches out to the agency and requests any pre-award risk assessments, monitoring reports,
• reports, and to see if they monitoring reports, and to see if they have<01:30:33.800> seen<01
• court records through system, we monitor court records through PACER.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have our own in-house data team, our data analytics division, that monitors Medicaid billing data
• At renewal, Medicaid agencies are required to first check electronic data sources to see if they can
• At renewal, Medicaid agencies are required to first check electronic data sources to see if they can
• <00:31:54.960> data required to first check electronic data required to first check electronic
• <00:54:06.960> the ensure that we're monitoring the ensure that we're monitoring the payments

Keywords: 1183, house

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• were made without an established electronic fund transfer policy approved by ordinance.
• Electronic disbursements were made without an established electronic fund transfer policy approved by
• So you said, y'all are now monitoring to make sure you're in compliance.
• So we monitor that.
• Electronic disbursements were made without proper approval.

Summary: The committee approved the prior minutes and then received a series of audit and compliance updates. Staff reported on delinquent private water and sewer reports, delinquent 2013-2023 water reports, and several municipal accounting code noncompliance cases. Denning and Gum Springs were recommended to be removed from the 60-day clock after staff visits showed improved records, while Fargo, Lead Hill, Almy, Jericho, Haynes, Biggers, Gilmore, and Holly Grove were discussed for repeat findings involving missing audits, poor bookkeeping, unpaid or misapplied street funds, deficit balances, and other accounting deficiencies. Several of these entities were given additional time or had reports filed without objection, while others were deferred for later review. Fargo’s mayor said the town had been understaffed and was working to improve its accounting systems; the committee voted to defer the matter to the August meeting. Lead Hill’s mayor described efforts to complete overdue water audits and improve office procedures, and the committee also postponed action for 60 days. Almy’s mayor and recorder-treasurer were present, and the committee placed the town on the 60-day clock for repeat accounting issues. Biggers and Gilmore both acknowledged long-running audit problems and said they were working with auditors and the IRS; their reports were filed. Holly Grove’s treasurer said she had only recently taken the position, and that report was filed as well. The committee spent considerable time on the street-fund misuse cases for Jericho and Haynes. Jericho was found to have exceeded the statutory threshold tied to fines and costs, with staff noting the town had since become current on its repayment plan; the committee deferred the report to September. Haynes was also behind on its repayment plan for street funds, with staff saying the town had recently made up the shortfall and was current as of the meeting, but the committee still deferred the report to September. Members and staff also discussed how the speed-trap law is applied, whether certain fines and costs count toward the threshold, and the role of the prosecuting attorney in deciding whether to take further action. The committee then reviewed a special report on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District, which had six findings involving board approval of payroll and contracts, credit card documentation, vehicle and cell phone use, competitive bidding, electronic funds controls, and unusually high advertising spending. District Director Craig Douglas said the board had delegated some authority, that receipts were missing during a temporary staffing gap, and that advertising was needed to educate the public; he also defended the sale of trailers and other equipment as a way to exit the trailer business. Several members questioned the explanations and the low resale value of equipment, but the committee ultimately deferred the report to September. The meeting also included a recognition of accounting students interning with audit staff and a final set of actions on deferred water and sewer reports: 11 were filed, seven were deferred for lack of proper responses, and a private report on Shannon Hills Water, Sewer, and Fire Department was noted as involving misappropriation by an office manager and inadequate internal controls.

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• So we ask you to submit an electronic version of your testimony for the record.
• So the only thing is, when you submit written testimony or an electronic version, I'd prefer it.
• The only thing is, when you submit written testimony or an electronic version, I prefer an electronic
• reasonable amount of time, we will intervene, we will stop you, and ask you to conclude and submit your electronic
• strategies... ...potentially spread throughout the body, that current imaging and monitoring strategies

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on a proposed Massachusetts baby bonds program, including H. 3429, S. 2146, and the Treasurer’s related bill H. 48. Treasurer Goldberg and a broad coalition of advocates, researchers, health professionals, and people with lived experience said the program would create trust accounts for children born into low-income families or in DCF custody, with funds available at age 18 for education, homeownership, business startup, or other long-term asset-building uses. Supporters argued the program would help close the racial wealth gap, improve economic mobility, and not affect eligibility for financial aid or public benefits. Committee members asked about administration, investment returns, eligibility, and withdrawal rules; the Treasurer said the accounts would be held in trust and managed by her office with an advisory board, with funds accessible at 18 and usable through age 35 if the beneficiary remains a Massachusetts resident. No vote was taken during the testimony shown. The committee also heard testimony on legislation establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, including S. 2666 and H. 4625. Senator Ross, Representative Badger, physicians, survivors, and advocates described invasive lobular carcinoma as difficult to detect because it often grows in lines rather than forming a lump, can be missed on mammography, and is underfunded and underrepresented in research and clinical trials. Witnesses said the bill would codify an annual October 15 proclamation to raise awareness, improve diagnosis, and encourage more targeted research and treatment. Committee members asked why the disease is so hard to detect, and medical witnesses explained the imaging challenges and the lack of lobular-specific protocols. The witnesses urged favorable reports. The committee then took testimony on H. 4648, a bill concerning the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm in Stockbridge by the Stockbridge-Munsee community. Representative Davis, the Stockbridge Land Trust president, and the tribal president testified that the bill would remove a conservation restriction tied to a state MVP grant so the tribe could manage the land without a restriction that they said would conflict with tribal sovereignty and Indigenous stewardship practices. They said the parcel is a sacred site connected to Monument Mountain and that the restriction is unnecessary because the land is already surrounded by conserved property. The witnesses asked for favorable action on the bill. Finally, the committee heard testimony on H. 3416, a resolution urging Congress to create a national infrastructure bank. Representative Senna and several advocates argued that an off-budget infrastructure bank could finance major repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, rail, water systems, broadband, and housing without adding to the state budget, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth. Witnesses cited historical precedents for national infrastructure banks and said Massachusetts could benefit substantially from such a program. The transcript shown does not include a committee vote or final action on the resolution.

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• It also aims to set maximum appointment wait times and mandates enrollee experience monitoring, which
• rule include aligning application and renewal standards between non-MAGI and MAGI, prioritizing electronic
• We'll continue to monitor that.
• And I would encourage you to look through your electronic bill book.
• And I would encourage you to look through your electronic bill book.

Summary: The committee first received an update on the effects of HR1 and related federal Medicaid and marketplace changes from Governor’s Office and Health Care Authority staff. Presenters said the most immediate coverage losses are expected in the individual market beginning in January, with premium increases and an estimated 80,000 people potentially unable to afford coverage. They warned that larger Medicaid impacts will follow over the next year and beyond, including tighter eligibility checks, work requirements, reduced retroactive coverage, limits on state-directed payments and provider taxes, new cost-sharing, and changes affecting certain non-citizen adults. They also said the state plans to seek a waiver or extension for work requirements and will continue to analyze impacts, including on rural providers and Planned Parenthood-related services. Members asked about the effect on nursing homes, rural hospitals, and how the state can help providers and enrollees navigate the new requirements; staff said timelines and a state-specific implementation chart are being developed. The committee then heard a report on the International Medical Graduate Work Group and Washington’s efforts to create pathways for internationally trained physicians. Testimony described the clinical experience license, the clinical evaluation assessment tool, grant funding for IMG support organizations, and a new hardship waiver process enacted this year. National presenters said many states have adopted similar pathways because of physician shortages, but Washington and Tennessee are among the few states that have actually issued licenses so far. They recommended clear guardrails, an employment offer before application, ECFMG certification, supervised practice, and data collection to avoid exploitation and protect patients. Members asked about state-to-state variation, retention of IMGs, and whether Washington should pursue dedicated residency or preceptorship options; presenters said the key next step is moving successful participants from supervised experience to a durable long-term license. The final topic was implementation of Washington’s Apple Health doula benefit and the statewide doula hub and referral system. Senator T’wina Nobles highlighted the state’s $3,500 per-birth Medicaid reimbursement rate for doulas and the importance of the hub for referrals, training, and billing. Health Care Authority staff said the benefit launched January 1, 2025, and covers prenatal intake, labor and delivery, postpartum visits, and telehealth-supported services. They reported 336 state-certified doulas, 134 enrolled in Apple Health, 287 unique clients served, and 641 claims paid so far. Testimony emphasized doulas’ role in improving birth outcomes, reducing unnecessary interventions, and addressing racial disparities in maternal health, while noting that implementation is still early and ongoing.

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• would examine whether the educational tax credit could be provided to eligible families through an electronic
• would examine whether the educational tax credit could be provided to eligible families through an electronic
• 45.480> an provided to eligible families through an provided to eligible families through an electronic
• benefits<00:02:46.480> transfer<00:02:46.879> card<00:02:47.599> that electronic
• benefits transfer card that electronic benefits transfer card that would<00:02:47.920> work<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• IT WOULD ELIMINATE PRESCRIBING ERRORS AND ALLOW ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
• PAGE OF THE MEDICAL RECORD BEFORE CAN BE RELEASED AND MANY PEOPLE MIGHT THINK NOW THAT WE HAVE ELECTRONIC
• BUT IF TO THE PROCESS OF THE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD THOSE RECORDS HAVE MADE IT INTO ANOTHER SPECIALTY'S
• LASTLY IT DOES ALLOW ELECTRONIC ACCESS WHICH IS CURRENTLY ALREADY PROVIDED TO PATIENTS.
• AM ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT NURSING HOMES AND HOW THEY WOULD HANDLE SOMETHING LIKE THIS IF THEY HAD ELECTRONIC

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Members, this bill simply directs the ATC to change the current rule to allow for electronic rebates

Bills: HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077

Keywords: coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings

Bills: SB2063, SB1877, SB1884, SB2174, SB1525, SB1771, SB1805, SB1916, SB1365, SB1810

Keywords: unclaimed property, abandoned property, state treasurer, unclaimed property fund, public website, claimant, hearing, administrative procedures act, sales tax exemption, income tax subtraction, youth entrepreneurs, teen business, minor-owned business, sole proprietorship, business license exemption, entrepreneurship, youth vendor, Oklahoma Tax Commission, Title 60, Title 68

Bills: HB2210, HB2398, HB2959, HB3006, HB3026, HB3151, HB3315, HB3372, HB3467, HB3590, HB4268, HB4359, HB4427

Keywords: youth apprenticeship, career education, workforce development, high school programs, mentorship, vocational training, state oversight, credential of value, education, labor market, government reporting, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent, law enforcement notification