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• I'm still not sure, positive about the written contract part of it.
• I would not have gotten into a deal without a written contract, so I'm not exactly sure what happened
• , contracts, you just go through the whole line.
• The contract between the Department of Commerce and O'Leary Ventures provides that the contract will
• Upon termination of that contract, the funding invested by O'Leary Ventures is to be remitted back to

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm still not sure, positive about the written contract part of it.
• I would not have gotten into a deal without a written contract, so I'm not exactly sure what happened
• , contracts, you just go through the whole line.
• The contract with the department and O'Leary Ventures provides that the contract will terminate in 10
• Upon termination of that contract, the funding invested by O'Leary Ventures is to be remitted back to

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• and terminations are in have<00:26:04.000> increased<00:26:04.480> by<00:26:04.720>
• The only number that went up are the number of people that canled or terminated their plans.
• <00:53:57.920> Um, terminated their plans. Um, terminated their plans.
• Um, and that's just a dozen consumers because these were large construction contracts for their homes
• for their homes, their contracts for their homes, their driveways,<01:27:29.040> etc.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• termination date, and requires<00:15:19.160> the<00:15:19.240> Department<00:15:19.520
• Additionally, we must contract with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council to complete a technical study
• Additionally, we must contract with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council to complete a technical study
• > with<00:37:28.200> the Additionally, we must contract with the Additionally, we must
• The House amendments require exempt contracts to use third-party firms and require the contracts to be

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum and began by reading House messages and first-reading bills, including SB 8 on identity fraud and deepfakes and HB 145 on election misinformation and deepfakes, which was referred to Rules. The chamber then handled several concurrence and conference matters. On HB 154, the Open Meetings Act bill for county boards of education, the Senate initially moved to recede from its amendments and accept the House version, but debate centered on a Senate transparency amendment limiting school boards’ ability to censor recordings. A motion to reconsider the amendments was laid over for 15 minutes. On SB 514, a third-degree assault bill, the House refused to recede and a conference committee was appointed. A guest introduction also welcomed a 10-month-old visitor to the gallery. In second-reader business, the Senate adopted committee amendments and advanced SB 504, which strengthens data privacy protections and limits use of personal data for immigration enforcement, and SB 790, the Public Health Reform Act, which revises the Commission on Public Health, updates the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, adds health equity review processes, and makes related administrative changes. Both bills were reported favorably with technical and conforming amendments and ordered printed for third reading. The chamber then took up HB 191, which would require merchants to accept cash for essential consumer goods and set related rules and exceptions; members questioned its scope, exemptions, and enforcement, and the bill was laid over pending clarification about whether stadiums are covered. Finally, HB 564 on pet cremation and burial services added consumer protection and disclosure requirements for pet cremation providers; its technical amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered passed for third reading.

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• abuser are co-purchasers of a contract abuser are co-purchasers of a contract for<02:02:41.040><
• <02:18:27.080> Um terminated, etc., etc." Um terminated, etc., etc."
• Two is to cancel the contract.
• contracts<02:34:44.560> for contract.
• In residential contracts for contract.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• um person you know who ever contract um person you know who ever contract attracted<01:01:07.200
• And so my my ask is why contraction.
• <01:05:31.119> of situations of abuse or termination of situations of abuse or termination
• While are not immediately terminated.
• rights terminated by court order. rights terminated by court order.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill extends the termination of the EPFR to December 31, 2027, which is two hurricane seasons from
• Our Constitution requires termination of a trust fund within four years of the effective date.
• We need to rein in the spending to make sure that there aren't no-bid contracts that are issued for $93
• that exceed 90 days, the governor and agencies have to notify us within 72 hours of executing a contract
• auditor general must conduct a financial audit of all expenditures and a compliance audit of all contracts

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• The bill extends the termination of the EPFR to December 31, 2027, which is two hurricane seasons from
• Our Constitution requires termination of a trust fund within four years of the effective date.
• programs like detention facilities that were built and are currently being maintained by no-bid contracts
• We need to rein in the spending to make sure that there aren't no-bid contracts that are issued for $93
• that exceed 90 days, the governor and agencies have to notify us within 72 hours of executing a contract

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing visiting groups and guests, including college students and leaders, health and nonprofit organizations, Catholic Days at the Capitol participants, foreign dignitaries from Morocco, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, with remarks honoring the Parkland community and the school safety law that followed. The chamber then took up a special order calendar of bills, beginning with several claims bills and local relief measures. SB 14 for Jose Correa against Miami-Dade County passed 37-1, and HB 6517 for A. Sanchez-Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg passed after substitution. HB 6515 for Lordes Latour and Edward Lator against Miami-Dade County also passed 38-1. The Senate then approved SB 52 on volunteer armed security at places of worship (39-0), SB 124 updating Florida Virtual School statutes (39-0), SB 504 on code inspector body cameras (39-0), and SB 506 on related public records (38-1). A lengthy debate centered on SB 7040, which recreates the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Several senators argued for tighter oversight and supported an amendment by Senator Berman that would have limited fund use and required Legislative Budget Commission approval for continued spending; that amendment failed 12-27. The underlying bill then passed 29-10. Senators also adopted SB 594 on local housing assistance for mobile home owners (39-0), SB 656 strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children programs (39-0), SB 806 creating right-to-repair protections for wireless devices and agricultural equipment (39-0), SB 816 establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute (39-0), SM 1186 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure by voice vote, SB 308 creating the Florida Museum of Black History with a late-filed amendment clarifying ex officio nonvoting legislative members (39-0), and SB 572 updating ethics law to include foster children and foster parents, as amended (38-0). The Senate also withdrew SB 1360 from further consideration, certified passed bills to the House, and adjourned until February 19.

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• They get to keep using it as it is, but none of this precludes the city from just entering into a contract
• I, most cities are generally the same and the, the 4 ways to terminate a nonconforming use, and that
• And uh the financing and closing the contracts, what have you, um, and these businesses often, it takes
• I've been under contract with properties for 2 years.
• Uh, I've had contracts like that and longer, by the way, I've had 5 years.

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

Transcript Highlights:

• . terminals. terminals.
• <04:10:30.160> but terminal gaming. That's a quote. but terminal gaming.
• video lottery terminal video lottery terminal called<04:15:12.000> lottery<04:15:12.640><
• Uh we've [clears throat] terminals.
• terminals terminals and<04:26:04.640> uh<04:26:04.800> it<04:26:05.040> amends<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The other speaker asked for the direct wording for the termination date and whether it was 180 days,
• that's what you were termination that's what you were referring<00:20:48.919> to<00:20:49.280
• that's coming uh from the termination that's coming uh from the chapter<00:21:03.840> law<00:
• And we actually build into our managed care contract a certain level of performance on that activity.
• The fourth row, the reduced Milliman contract to one rate adjustment annually, is section 108.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session continued its review of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid budget and related policy issues, with CFO Nathan White and Medicaid Director Henry Litman presenting updated materials. The discussion focused on a crosswalk between the adjusted FY 2025 Medicaid budget and the governor’s FY 2026 recommendation, plus handouts showing service additions, eligibility changes, dental rates, and other Medicaid changes since 2019. The department also said it would provide a clearer breakdown of the pharmacy cost-sharing item by general, federal, and other funds. Members asked detailed questions about the Medicaid enhancement tax, the 80% plan, and how funds are allocated between hospital payments, directed payments, and DSH uncompensated care. The department explained that the MET is being used more toward rates and directed payments to better align with federal matching rules, while DSH remains important for uncompensated care. They also noted that a pending Senate Bill 249 would keep the 80% structure and move to Senate Finance. On the trigger law, the department identified the governing provision as Chapter 342:12, Laws of 2018, and explained that if the federal match for Medicaid expansion falls below 90%, the state must notify legislative leaders and participants and the program would sunset after 180 days unless the legislature acts. The committee also reviewed current Medicaid expansion enrollment and program trends. Officials said enrollment was just under 59,000 as of March 3, with about 87,000 people enrolled over the past year and more than a quarter-million residents having used the program over its lifetime. They said enrollment has fallen from a post-pandemic high of nearly 97,000 and may eventually settle in the low 50,000s. Finally, the department discussed federal DSH funding risk, saying New Hampshire could face a significant reduction if Congress does not extend current protections, which is part of why the state has shifted more funding toward payment rates and directed payments.

Transcript Highlights:

• But what the Governor's budget is also requesting is $100,000 in general revenue to contract with an
• Governor is recommending $650,000 in recurring general revenue to adjust operating costs, increases in contracted
• as some of the work that we've been doing internally through repercussions and renegotiations of contracts
• This is a big deal. 10,000 people living with a terminal illness that if they lose access to their meds
• I would like to have a copy of the letter that's coming to me, terminating me from the program while

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a presentation on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget for the health and human services silo, which totals $48.5 billion. Agency leaders outlined major requests for AHCA, APD, DCF, DOEA, DOH, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, including behavioral health redesign, Medicaid rate changes, developmental disability services, child welfare and opioid programs, senior services, cancer research, public health initiatives, and veterans’ facility and technology needs. The committee also received an overview of the overall state budget, which was described as $117.4 billion, up 1.1% from the current year. AHCA’s presentation focused on $71.6 million for a Medicaid behavioral health redesign, including funding for residential treatment, a serious mental illness waiver, and higher inpatient psychiatric rates for youth, plus $7.1 million to raise private duty nursing reimbursement in fee-for-service Medicaid, $2.5 million for the background screening clearinghouse, and $124.4 million for the Health Care Connection System (FX). APD requested funding to continue moving people off the pre-enrollment list and to support developmental disability centers, a new forensic facility, an electronic health record system, and higher operating costs. DCF highlighted $81.9 million for eligibility and system integrity, $187.5 million for opioid prevention and treatment, $35.5 million for community-based care lead agencies, and $72.7 million to expand behavioral health bed capacity, including 474 new beds at state hospitals. DOEA sought additional funding for Alzheimer’s services, home care, and community care for the elderly. DOH emphasized $278 million for cancer research and innovation, $5 million for food and product safety testing, $5 million for the Florida FIRST blood-on-ambulance initiative, and $5.7 million for a public lab feasibility study. Veterans Affairs requested funds for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management equipment. Members asked detailed questions about several items, especially the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which would reduce eligibility and the number of people served. Senators and public witnesses criticized the lack of transparency and urged the department to pause the changes and work with stakeholders; the Surgeon General said the issue was driven by funding constraints and federal changes, not a legal barrier, and that the agency was exploring alternatives. Questions also addressed the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, the Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, the cancer research funding structure, and the timeline and cost of the FX system. Public testimony focused heavily on ADAP, with speakers warning that thousands could lose medication access and calling for community involvement and a review of the program’s finances. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions, with no votes taken on the budget items during this meeting.

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• But what the governor's budget is also requesting is $100,000 in general revenue to contract with an
• governor is recommending $650,000 in recurring general revenue to adjust operating costs, increases in contracted
• as some of the work that we've been doing internally through procurements and renegotiations of contracts
• This is a big deal. 10,000 people living with a terminal illness that if they lose access to their meds
• I would like to have a copy of the letter that's coming to me, terminating me from the program while

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard presentations on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the health and human services agencies. Kendall Kelly outlined the overall HHS budget at $48.5 billion, with AHCA accounting for the largest share, and agency heads then highlighted major proposals for Medicaid behavioral health redesign, APD waiver enrollment and facility needs, DCF child welfare, opioid, and mental health investments, DOEA funding for Alzheimer’s, home care, and community services, DOH funding for cancer research, public health initiatives, and lab capacity, and VA funding for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management. Several members praised specific proposals, including increased reimbursement for private duty nursing, Alzheimer’s supports, and the Florida FIRST blood-in-ambulance initiative. Senators also questioned the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), with the Surgeon General explaining that the department expects a reduction in covered patients from about 30,000 to about 20,000 because of funding pressures tied to rebates, federal changes, and premium tax credit issues. Public testimony strongly criticized the ADAP changes, citing lack of transparency and warning that many patients could lose access to medications. Other questions focused on the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, DCF’s substance abuse and mental health data dashboard, Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, APD bed and facility planning, and the FX Medicaid technology project. DCF said about $7 million is set aside for the dashboard system, and AHCA said the governor’s budget includes $124.4 million for FX maintenance and continued module development, with $13.5 million to begin claims processing work. The committee did not take a substantive vote on the budget presentations and adjourned after questions and public testimony.

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• Require sexual assault response teams to report biannually and allow lease termination regardless of
• Simply terminating or charging staff from the unit may be unacceptable.
• companies such as IBM and Dima Management. consulting into securing approximately $40 million in his contracts
• In my experience, these offenses usually involve million-dollar contracts and... ...bidding processes
• first thing I would do is ask our commissioner's court to attach this warning. on behalf of any contract

Bills: HB47, HB171, HB285, HB305, HB449, HB908, HB1024, HB1306, HB1443, HB1445, HB1741, HB1866, HB1902, HB2001, HB2282, HB2355, HB2492, HB2637, HB2697, HB3464, HB4263, HB4996, HB5667, HB47, HB171, HB285, HB305

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, pretrial hearings

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• One is excess money left over from tuition annuity contracts that people bought into on that program
• they terminated.
• The False Claims Act allows Virginians to blow the whistle on contracting fraud.

Keywords: House Committee Room 1200, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• bill also clarifies that such facilities may not provide or offer any drug... or device intended to terminate
• If the egg and the sperm have already united, the prevention medication will not terminate a pregnancy
• Stephanie, is that we contract with hospitals to provide forensic nursing services so that hospitals
• In total, we contract with over 150 hospitals. five Texas hospitals and freestanding emergency rooms,

Bills: HB220, HB783, HB2240, HB3336, HB4202, HB4449, HB4904, HB3441, HB4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain

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• than terminals support more than 69,000<00:40:29.800> jobs<00:40:30.599> throughout<00
• This bill and the tradeoff approach to Federal contracting understand that focusing on contract price
• <04:09:19.680> actually on on contract price alone can actually on on contract price alone
• Um, I believe this is a thoughtful, common-sense approach to contracting.
• Uh, once again, I believe this is a common-sense approach to contracting.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And that terminated in October of 2025? Ms. Pollish: Are you referring to sections 1 and 2?
• And<00:07:19.560> that<00:07:20.080> that<00:07:20.760> terminated<00:07:21.400>
• in<00:07:21.560> October And that that terminated in October And that that terminated
• . contracting. contracting.
• and making sure that we have contracts and making sure that we have contracts in<00:10:42.040>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• contract then. Yeah. Great. Thank you. contract then. Yeah. Great. Thank you.
• Our contract was terminated when the Lai Community Health Center went with the Maui-based pharmacy, Maui
• ><00:41:33.200> contract<00:41:33.599> was<00:41:33.760> terminated<00:41:34.240
• Our contract was terminated when Center.
• Our contract was terminated when the<00:41:34.560> Lai<00:41:34.960> Community<00:41:35.280

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with SB 1442, which would update the statute governing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and clarify its role as the state Medicaid provider of intensive mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. The Department of Health testified in strong support, saying the current statute is outdated and warning against any unfunded mandate because the division relies on federal funding and faces uncertainty about future resources. Written testimony from several organizations also supported the bill. The committees took no immediate action and said they would hold decision-making until later. The hearing then moved to SB 479 on ABLE savings accounts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, arguing that ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits and that the state needs more outreach and staffing to expand participation. A testifier with a disability said the bill would help people keep Social Security and housing stability. The chair indicated an intention to move the bill forward, and asked about funding; the discussion settled on a requested appropriation of about $75,000 for incentives. Next, SB 1245 on reimbursement of pharmacists drew broad support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, rural pharmacies, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others, who said the bill would improve access to care, especially on neighbor islands and in rural communities, and help pharmacies participate in 340B-related services. The Insurance Division and HMSA raised concerns about bill language, saying it could be read to cover pharmacists outside an insurer’s network and that the scope of reimbursable services needed clarification; the pharmacists’ association said the bill is intended to apply only to in-network pharmacists and should continue to reference existing scope-of-practice law. The hearing also took up SB 1279, which would allow pharmacists to authorize medications via telehealth under certain circumstances. The State Board of Pharmacy opposed the bill, citing patient safety, a pilot project with reported errors, concerns about controlled substances and unregulated technicians, and the view that in-person pharmacist services are safer and already available on the affected islands. Several pharmacies and health care groups supported the measure as a way to preserve 340B access and improve service on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, while some local pharmacies said they already provide in-person service and opposed remote dispensing. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.