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• of all of childbearing apply to women of all of childbearing age<00:10:16.640> and<00:10:16.800
• We stand in support of behalf of HMSA.
• reality of of the chances of reality of of the chances of infertility.<00:11:45.760> Um<00
• School<00:25:51.039> of on behalf of the John Aurn School of on behalf of the John Aurn
• > in bring kind of a base level of funding in bring kind of a base level of funding in addition

Bills: SB2421, SB2690, SB3103, SB3137, SB3164, SB3206, SB2933, SB3133, SB3315

Keywords: cannabis, marijuana, Hawaii Cannabis Law, legalization, decriminalization, adult use, hemp, taxation, social equity, public health, primary care, health insurance, health carrier, insurance commissioner, Med-QUEST, Medicaid managed care, provider reimbursement, downcoding, prior authorization, utilization review

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1864, which would require health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary treatment, drew broad support from SHIPA, the Department of Health, HMSA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and others. Testifiers emphasized that fertility preservation is routine coverage on the mainland and important for patients facing infertility from cancer or other treatment; one patient described incurring more than $20,000 in costs. The Insurance Division flagged possible Affordable Care Act issues, a potential conflict in the bill’s language about using patient history to determine limits, and a mismatch with state medical-necessity standards. Committee discussion also focused on whether the bill should apply to all women of childbearing age rather than a narrower age-based category. HB 2305 would require nutrition and metabolic education as part of physicians’ continuing medical education. The Hawaii Medical Board opposed the measure, arguing that CME should remain flexible and tailored to each physician’s specialty and warning that topic-specific mandates can expand over time. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, saying it would help the state’s rural health transformation application and could improve federal funding prospects, though the exact impact was unclear. Members questioned whether nutrition is already covered in medical training and whether the requirement should be limited to primary care physicians; the board said Hawaii currently has no topic-specific CME mandates and that physicians can already choose relevant courses. The committee also heard strong support for HB 1597, which would establish an Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Hawaii. Supporters from the university, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and others said the center could attract federal research dollars, expand clinical trials, and help address the state’s high Alzheimer’s-related health costs. HB 2159, which appropriates funds for health care workforce development, also received broad support from the University of Hawaii, health systems, and advocacy groups, with no opposition noted. Finally, HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices, drew support from the Department of Health, youth advocates, and public health groups citing youth addiction, environmental waste, and fire hazards; the department said a separate bill, HB 1573, would be more comprehensive and better defined for enforcement and penalties. The committee ended with HB 1913, creating a veteran services mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center, which was supported by veteran services officials and others who said veterans need better navigation and coordination for behavioral health care.

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• > liability versus out of tax li out of liability versus out of tax li out of state<00:45:04.319>
• money out of state and only of their money out of state and only some<00:45:11.680> of<00:45:
• of billions of dollars.
• a of a of a workforce housing uh of a of a of a workforce housing uh solution.<00:59:06.640> So

Bills: SB2309, SB2317, SB2318, SB2319, SB2321, SB2323, SB2332, SB2405, SB2485

Keywords: agricultural loans, financial support, Hawaii agriculture, food security, revolving fund, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, agricultural statistics, data collection, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, economic analysis, market development, grant funding, climate resiliency

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related measures, beginning with SB 2309, which would require the agricultural loan division to sell portions of its loan portfolio and use the proceeds to expand the agriculture loan revolving fund. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the bill, along with several other organizations and individuals. A committee question focused on the risk of not finding a qualified buyer for the loan portfolio; DAB said a mandatory sale of the full amount could force a less favorable rate, while flexibility to sell different amounts could produce a more equitable return. The measure drew eight supporters and no opposition. The committee then took up SB 2317, which directs DAB to study insurance coverage for small producers and report back to the Legislature. DAB and multiple farm groups supported the bill. In response to a question about cost, DAB estimated about $250,000 would be needed, with the study likely covering crop, health, and liability insurance. The next measure, SB 2318, would establish an agriculture statistics program in statute. DAB said it strongly supported the bill and could ramp up quickly if positions were provided; the committee discussed whether a first report could be completed by year’s end if the bill became law midyear, and DAB said yes. SB 2319, which would fund and make permanent a full-time grant writer position at DAB, also drew strong support from DAB, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, the local food coalition, and others, with testifiers emphasizing the position’s return on investment and success in bringing in federal funds. The committee also heard SB 2321, establishing a two-year pilot program to respond to the twoline spittlebug. DAB, ranching groups, and many others supported the bill, citing the pest’s spread and the need to act before it becomes unmanageable. A DAB pest control manager said he would need to research past response details and provide them later. Members emphasized the importance of early intervention. For SB 2323, which creates a farmland transition commission to study barriers to farmland access and recommend solutions, DAB offered comments and support for the intent, while farm groups generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the proposed age range and whether a separate commission was necessary. DAB said the Board of Agriculture likely would not have the capacity to perform the commission’s duties and estimated there would be costs to establish it, though no figure was available at the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 2332, which reestablishes the agriculture and food security special fund, creates a carbon emissions tax and dividend fund, gradually raises carbon-related tax rates, and provides a refundable carbon cashback credit. DAB supported the measure and deferred to Taxation on details; the Department of Taxation said it would stand on its comments, and the Attorney General’s office offered comments and recommendations. Carbon Cashback Hawaii and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development supported the bill, arguing it would reduce emissions, protect lower-income households, and be relatively simple to administer.

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• review of of licensing in the state. review of of licensing in the state.
• practice of behavior analysis.
• practice of behavior analysis.
• practice of behavior analysis.
• legal practice of behavior unlicensed legal practice of behavior analysis.<00:19:11.520> Now,

Bills: SB78, SB103, SB113, SB180, SB78, SB103, SB113, SB180

Keywords: inhalants, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, public works, sealed bids, bid advertisement, procurement, government contracting, construction bids, municipal bidding, county bidding, state bidding, Department of Transportation

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• Thank you very much. small piece of paper. There's 45 steps small piece of paper.
• bar of this requested information. bar of this requested information.
• Association of Justice. Association of Justice.
• interpretation of these line of this interpretation of these line of this paragraph<00:15:31.680
• you hear the costs of what some of these you hear the costs of what some of these records<00:21:

Bills: HF3521, HF1807, HF1270, HF2070, HF3136

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• . track some of those discussions of where track some of those discussions of where that<00:20:03.760
• practice of acupuncture. practice of acupuncture.
• members of the of the healthcare members of the of the healthcare workforce<00:59:17.359> in<
• Um as a colleague of of to date.
• what me enough of an understanding of what me enough of an understanding of what kind<01:01:40.720

Bills: HF3521, HF1807, HF1270, HF2070, HF3136

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• out of here. out of here.
• HB 289 proposes the removal of the date of disposition off of a death certificate.
• So the required fields are date of death, manner of death, time of death, location of death, and then
• >> So, a death certificate cannot be issued without all of those required fields on there.
• ,<00:15:56.079> location<00:15:56.480> of of death, time of death, location of of death

Bills: SB63, HB156, HB289, SB80, SB84, SB63, HB156, HB289, SB80, SB84

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, out-of-state warrants, criminal procedure, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, Marshall County, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, in-lieu-of-taxes, payments distribution, local legislation, school funding, education finance

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• , in and out of ports of, of Galson County safely, and this would just be another project for us.
• of Houston.
• all of this.
• or certifications, but it's important to highlight that neither one of them are trained for a channel
• of me.

Bills: HB 2065, HB 2462, HB 2621, HB 3187, HB 3539, HB 3563, HB 3726, HB 4164, HB 4207, HB 4368, HB 4706, HB 4916, HB 4950, HB 4967, HB 5177, HB 4429, HB 5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• Currently, in Texas, dealers who are issued out-of-state certificates of title in their name are required
• sale while licensed dealers of painting certificates of title in their name. of a dealer is not widespread
• that was, as that was part of the analysis that went into this bill.
• of the state of Texas.
• To the loss of the jobs of some of my co-workers.

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• Part of Bill 4429 to name a portion of Highway 281 as the McElroy Memorial Highway.
• The outpouring of love we have felt from so many, and the goodness of people, Aiming this stretch of
• The three of them were mine.
• We're staying out of it.
• a standard of care and a standard of safety that needs to be upheld on our...

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• As they incur fees and use the system, they might transact on a number of credit cards. of energy certificates
• the ammonia certificates issued in the state of Minnesota, whether they were from a Minnesota business
• Any ammonia certificates issued in the state of Minnesota would be included in that report.
• analysis of the program.
• We've heard a couple of times about a cost-benefit analysis provided that was done fairly recently by

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset

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• Members, Section 22.002A of the Government Code is the codification of Article 5, Section 3 of the Texas
• The chair calls Judge David Schenk of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
• I'll give you a couple of examples of notable cases. ...of the ACJC deemed unworthy of investigation.
• I'm the judge of the State of Texas, representing myself and my court.
• all types of courts.

Bills: SJR27, SB53, SB311, SB1164, SB2807, SB1574, SB 53

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority

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• We should take advantage of those opportunities where Birmingham is the hub of the metro area, and they
• of our county and still take care of our responsibilities. of our county and still take care of our
• Uh, he was the primary opponent of it last year and apparently continues to be the opponent of it this
• Some at the discretion of the registrant and others at the discretion of the department of revenue.
• of about $547,000.

Bills: HB162, HB376, HB425, SB96, HB426

Keywords: homelessness, homeless individuals, unsheltered, transient, shelter, encampment, street outreach, relocation, displacement, law enforcement, municipal government, county government, local government, interjurisdictional transport, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalties, public safety, social services, Alabama Code 15-20A-4, environmental regulation

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• That created the major cost-benefit analysis requirement at the federal level, created the Office of
• And as the of cost-benefit analysis.
• cost-benefit analysis, um, this process of cost-benefit analysis that we should be doing up front.
• analysis um this process of cost-benefit analysis that<01:10:02.760> we<01:10:03.000> we
• A bill to move forward without really doing the analysis of what we already have in Minnesota.

Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

Bills: HB609, HB630, HB654, HB676

Keywords: oyster mariculture, aquaculture, farming, water quality, regulations, outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, hunter education, criminal charge, illegal hunting, mule deer, white-tailed deer, sustainability, wildlife conservation, unmanned aircraft, wildlife retrieval, Hunting

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• We do a lot of single audits, so it's kind of our...
• This last year was quite a bit of oversight of us, frankly.
• But, yeah, that's sort of the genesis of our request.
• of pages 20, 21, and the top of 22.
• of misuse.

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• We do a lot of single audit, so it's kind of our thing.
• you have The Gift of Gab as do most of you have The Gift of Gab as do most of us<00:01:46.479>
• <00:02:54.680> our<00:02:55.080> our of single audit so it's kind of our our of single
• overview of what the core functions of overview of what the core functions of the<00:24:26.080><
• of abuses.

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• :01.000> ammonia of energy certificates or ammonia of energy certificates or ammonia certificates
• of green ammonia certificates the number of green ammonia certificates issued<00:14:45.800> in
• certificates issued in the state of certificates issued in the state of Minnesota<00:15:16.079><
• analysis of the program.
• analysis of the program.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

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• There's been a gap in some of those... ...there's been a gap in some of those products over the years
• Did anyone get a hold of Senator? Did anyone get a hold of Senator Kelly? Uh, I think it is.
• This is another of the compact bills that we do in our state, and there's a great deal of work being
• ... ...with the following in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission
• So I don't know that I know a lot of the details of the bill, but it is a compact bill that relates to

Bills: HB384, SB181, HB391

Keywords: food enrichment, corn masa, health regulations, nutritional standards, folic acid, respiratory therapy, interstate compact, public health, licensure, workforce mobility, military families, adverse actions, streamlined practice, traffic offenses, blood testing, law enforcement, chemical analysis, DUI, 1136, house

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• Of a procedure, the cost of healthcare is spiraling out of control.
• The health impact cost and coverage analysis program at the University of Texas Health Science Center
• in Houston will prepare an analysis of bills and joint resolutions that would impose new mandates on
• If the committee is unable to provide a reliable estimate of cost while completing the analysis, they
• Last session, the legislature commissioned an independent third-party analysis of the childhood welfare

Bills: HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting

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• the betterment of your people.
• But I'll just say, real briefly, we just dumped a bunch of responsibility on the Department of Insurance
• Um so this piece of uh legislation this.
• Um, I took care of my mother the last five, six, seven years of her life, and she was on dialysis and
• and was not able to get to the place of and was not able to get to the place of um<00:07:35.759>

Bills: HB372, HB361, HB391, HB372, HB361, HB391

Keywords: Elmore County, rental tax, tax revenue, infrastructure funding, economic development, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, tribal police, reservation security, state-recognized tribe, law enforcement authority, certified police officer, Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, P.O.S.T., trespass, warrantless arrest, tribal land, sovereignty, public safety, Indian tribe, reservation