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• Well, thank you so much, Assembly Member Jackson, and you're not the first person to call me second best
• , but my husband took umbrage with the last person who said that about me.
• And my mother, who's a retired nurse, is a part of that missing middle.
• all the different departments that are responsible for the same person.
• Each missed visit is a missed opportunity to ensure some of California's most vulnerable residents are

Summary: The joint Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused first on long-term services and supports for older adults, especially the “forgotten/overlooked middle” who earn too much for Medi-Cal but cannot afford private long-term care. Administration witnesses from DHCS, the Department of Aging, and Social Services described Medicare’s limited long-term care coverage, Medi-Cal’s role, the elimination of the Medi-Cal asset test, and ongoing state studies and listening sessions on financing options. Testimony from advocates and researchers emphasized rising homelessness among older adults, the need for better navigation and coordination across health, aging, housing, and social service systems, and short-term policy steps such as share-of-cost reform, housing stability supports, and protecting home- and community-based services. Members highlighted the need for a coordinated, no-wrong-door approach and asked for the most impactful budget investments to address affordability and homelessness risk. The second major topic was the Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program. CDA reported that CBAS helps participants remain in the community, that 304 centers operate statewide serving about 42,000 people, and that demand is stable but access gaps remain in some regions. DHCS explained that a 2024 rate increase authorized by SB 159 became inoperative after Proposition 35, and that a separate 10% rate change on the fee schedule was the result of a DHCS system error; the department said it would not require recoupment, though managed care plans may act under their contracts. CBAS providers and advocates warned that reimbursement rates have not kept pace with costs, that several centers have closed, and that clawbacks could trigger more closures. They requested $74.8 million ongoing General Fund to close part of the rate gap and preserve the program, while members expressed concern about closures and the cost savings of keeping people out of more expensive institutional care. The hearing then moved to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and statewide collective bargaining. CDSS reviewed provider recruitment and retention efforts, including electronic timesheets, direct deposit, and the now-completed IHSS Career Pathways program, which trained more than 59,000 providers. CDSS also summarized its AB 102 workgroup report on statewide versus regional bargaining, saying the final report would be sent to the Legislature soon and that statewide bargaining appeared more viable than regional bargaining, though it would require clear statutory scope and major fiscal changes. The department estimated that each $1 per hour statewide wage increase would cost at least $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion annually. Labor advocates argued that IHSS wages, benefits, and training are too inconsistent across counties and called for statewide bargaining, consumer participation, and ongoing state funding. County representatives supported stronger wages but cautioned that counties need protection from new costs and administrative burdens, and consumer advocates warned that moving bargaining to the state could weaken local consumer control and the program’s consumer-driven structure.

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Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the January minutes and then received several informational reports on school district tax levies, revenue bonds, lease advertisements, and previously rejected lease transactions. Members were told that one rejected lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Hardin County would be canceled and rebid, while a Perry County lease modification for the Energy and Environment Cabinet would proceed. The Kentucky Communications Network Authority also submitted its quarterly capital projects report, and Eastern Kentucky University reported revisions to asset preservation projects. Janice Thomas, Deputy State Budget Director, presented four capital project action items. These included a Kentucky State University Betty White Building renovation funded by USDA grant money, a Department of Education state schools dormitory and cottage renovation appropriation increase because bids exceeded estimates, a restricted-funds scope increase for the Elizabethtown CTC science building expansion, and a pool project report for the Department of Corrections’ KCIW kitchen drain line repair and replacement. Representative Petrie asked about how often the statutory authority for midstream project increases is used and whether bids are typically competitive; Thomas said the increases are used often when bids come in above estimates and that bids are generally competitive, though construction costs have been difficult to gauge. The committee unanimously approved the first three action items, and the KCIW project was reported with no action required. H. Sandy Williams of the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and one emergency grant. The items included loans for Frankfort’s East Frankfort Interceptor wet weather facility project, Sturgis wastewater improvements, Scottsville inflow and infiltration work, Morganfield wastewater treatment plant planning and design, Western Pulaski County Water District transmission improvements, and Springfield water system planning and replacement work, plus an emergency Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville following a sewer treatment plant failure and local emergency declarations. After no questions, the committee unanimously approved the seven KIA transactions. Chelsea Couch then presented a Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for $38.4 million to finance a multifamily rental project in Jefferson County; members asked how the committee participates and were told it was a conduit issuance rather than state debt. The committee approved that item. Finally, the committee heard an informational Turnpike Authority refunding issuance of about $53 million for present value savings, then approved four SFCC debt issues for Henderson, Pulaski, Scott, and Trimble counties to finance school renovations and construction. The meeting ended with notice of the next meeting date and location.

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• A person with type 1 diabetes is not the same as another person with type 1 diabetes.
• another person with type 1 diabetes. another person with type 1 diabetes.
• Good afternoon, Miss Newsome. We >> Yeah. Good afternoon, Miss Newsome.
• >> Miss<01:10:18.960> Newsome, >> Miss Newsome, >> Miss Newsome, >> thank
• essential for every every person. Um, essential for every every person.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chad Craycraft and Steve Bollings are here personally and Chair Kennedy, Katie Kennedy.
• I think it's a credit to the. person or persons that put together the structure of our commission, that
• Our appointed officers are required to. all personal financial statements.
• Miss Meza, you're going to have to. This is the motion to silence your computer.
• Miss Caesar, can you hear me? She turned off her live stream, by the way.

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation

Summary: In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.

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• You don't know if you're going to be able to keep that person on staff.
• You don't know if you're going to be able to keep that person on staff.
• , hey, am I going to have this person on staff next year?
• I want to say something personally.
• One of my colleagues asked, are we missing something?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The joint oversight hearing focused on AB 988 implementation and suicide prevention in California Indian communities. Members and the chairs emphasized that 988 was intended to create a behavioral health crisis system with “someone to call, someone to come, and somewhere to go,” and then turned to the disproportionate suicide burden facing Native youth and the need for culturally responsive outreach and services. Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, the bill’s author, said the law has already saved lives but argued that key parts of the system—especially interoperability between 911 and 988, mobile crisis dispatch, and adequate funding—are not yet working as intended. The first panel of stakeholders and call center leaders largely said California’s 988 network is underfunded and not fully integrated. Speakers from the Steinberg Institute and 988 California said call, text, and chat demand has grown sharply, but staffing and funding have not kept pace, leaving text/chat answer rates far below the state’s goals and sending many contacts to out-of-state backup centers. They also said mobile crisis teams are not being dispatched through 988 statewide, and that the state’s current governance and funding structure is too fragmented. WellSpace Health and other providers described 988 as the “front door” to crisis care, urged more stable funding, and recommended broader use of the CCBHC model to support mobile crisis and behavioral health infrastructure. San Joaquin County offered a local success story, describing a countywide crisis continuum that links 988, mobile crisis, behavioral health access lines, and follow-up services through warm handoffs and coordinated outreach. County officials said the model has reduced reliance on emergency departments and involuntary holds, and they noted that local partnerships and repeated community meetings were key to implementation. Members asked about staffing, tribal outreach, and how to make the system more measurable and interoperable; panelists said staffing projections should be based on actual call volume and contact length, and that tribal-specific outreach has often depended on temporary grant funding. State officials from CalHHS and DHCS then described the five-year implementation plan, the roles of multiple agencies, and current performance data. They said California’s 988 system has handled more than 74,000 contacts in a recent month, with in-state answer rates of 87% for calls and lower rates for chats and texts, and that unanswered contacts are routed to backup centers. They highlighted training efforts, LGBTQ+ competency work after the end of the federal “Press 3” option, and efforts to improve reimbursement for mobile crisis services. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• The person never existed.
• Personally.
• Um miss There's Mr. Anderson from MMB. Um miss There's Mr. Anderson from MMB.
• Did I miss one? I don't know Article 3. Did I miss one?
• And And And and<02:16:22.080> Miss<02:16:22.280> Half. and Miss Half. and Miss Half.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• reciprocity that you're aware of, Miss Pollock?
• I'm here speaking in a personal capacity.
• Examples include active duty operational support, natural disasters, emergency response, missing person
• week qualified employee means any person week qualified employee means any person who<01:01:16.839
• Miss Tape, I'm confused.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Tom Walsh, and I believe he's in person, and you have a group that are going to be testifying with you
• If medical records have not been maintained or are missing for some reason, and somebody who's filing
• or virtual that missed anything and wants to testify.
• Is anyone here to testify virtually or in person? Seeing none.
• Seeing nobody here virtually or in person to testify. The next is House Bill 5054.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Public Service Committee heard testimony on a series of retirement, public safety, and personnel bills. House Bill 5054 would allow a public safety employee in Peabody to use an affidavit when pre-employment medical records are missing, so a firefighter’s disability/retirement application can proceed. Representative Tom Walsh, Mayor Ted Bettencourt, Fire Chief Thomas Griffin, Fire Chief Jay Dowling, and Senator Joan Lovely all supported the bill, describing it as a fix for an administrative gap that has delayed a 27-year firefighter’s retirement. No committee questions were raised. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 4698, which would authorize retirement benefits for Dale Kylie after a divorce altered the original beneficiary arrangement tied to his retirement option. Representative Donald Potham said the retirement board could not make the change without legislation. House Bill 3900 would raise the maximum age for Kingston special police officers to 70, with Representative Kathy LaNatra citing staffing shortages and unmanned details. House Bill 5159 would grant credible service to educator Sarah Shebelli for two years she worked as a paraprofessional at a charter school; she said the additional service would help her retire despite a degenerative eye disease. The committee then listed several other bills with no additional testimony, including measures involving continued employment or retirement issues for police officers in Pelham, New Bedford, Petersham, and Dayton, a retirement benefit transfer for a Massachusetts Maritime Academy professor, and a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee. After confirming there was no further testimony, the committee voted to adjourn.

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• He then asked one more question of Miss Barnhart about whether she had any frozen water for livestock
• He then asked one more question of Miss Barnhart about whether she had any frozen water for livestock
• Miss Barnhart said she had to go out that morning and unchip and open the water for all the cattle.
• Miss Barnhart said she had to go out that morning and unchip and open the water for all the cattle.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Both expand the definition of endangered in the Minnesota missing and endangered persons program.
• uh children and Minnesota missing uh children and endangered<00:40:49.599> persons<00:40:50.079
• <00:40:52.880> other persons with dementia and other persons with dementia and other cognitive
• persons cases involving a person who has been missing for at least 20 years.
• investigative data related to missing investigative data related to missing person's<00:52:19.119

Keywords: 1183, house

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• persons with special needs.
• persons with special needs.
• persons with special needs.
• And thank you to the bonus granny, Miss Tracy.
• Still missing a few.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

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• I know there's at least one person watching us. I think there's at least one person.
• And so, would the person still be able to...
• And if we look at this with this, you know, the fact that I am a person, a second career person, a post-baccalaureate
• I want to make sure I'm not missing anything.
• So it doesn't designate a specific person.

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• Also joining me is Junior Miss Jicarilla, Lisa Ben.
• Also joining me is Junior Miss Hikaria, Lisa Ben.
• Darlene Gomez, this is personal for her.
• Your true personalities come out on the floor, and we all know whose personalities fell short.
• If I was a gambling person, I would put my money on the state fair staying, but I'm not a gambling person

Keywords: 996, all

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• THIS IS A REAL PERSON. SOMETIMES ADDITIONAL IDENTITY PROOFING IS REQUIRED.
• THEY CAN COLOR TEAMS CALLING IT THE PERSON ON THE ON THE PHONE.
• Is there an effort to find out who the person is, identity?
• It exposes our personal data and increases vulnerability to scams.
• IT EXPOSES OUR PERSONAL DATA. AND INCREASES VULNERABILITY TO SCAMS.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in the last bian that was missed in the last bian that was inadvertently<00:14:52.560> deleted.
• <00:24:56.159> to Finally, this permits a person to Finally, this permits a person to request
• ><00:31:10.080> subject<00:31:10.399> to rights of a person subject to rights of a person
• attorney, and the person subject to the restriction within 48 hours of imposing the restriction.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And during that time period, she became Miss Maryland Teen, Miss Teen Maryland.
• And during that time period, she became Miss Maryland Teen, Miss Teen Maryland.
• And during that time period, she became Miss Maryland Teen, Miss Teen Maryland.
• To Miss Maria Deraisavie, the Senate of Maryland unanimously celebrates you as the 90th Miss Maryland
• worked together with by personally. worked together with by personally.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, March 26, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate convened with 39 members present and a quorum. The session opened with an invocation by Bishop Antonio Palmer of Kingdom Celebration Center, whose remarks were journalized. The President and members also welcomed several guests to the chamber, including former Delegate Sean Terrence, students from Charles H. Flowers High School and Garrison Forest School, Dr. Lee Snyder as doctor of the day, and Dr. Barbara Ann Palmer in recognition of Women’s History Month. The President also noted that the next day would be pro forma and that some scheduled items would be moved to the following week. The Senate considered Executive Nominations Report No. 6, covering gubernatorial nominees for boards and commissions including the State Board of Education, MEDCO, and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. On motion of the committee chair, the report was special ordered to Tuesday, with members asked to review the list for recusals or related issues. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 890, which concerns an insurance premium receipts tax exemption for captive insurance procured by nonprofit hospitals and health care systems. On SB 890, the Senate adopted the committee amendments and then adopted a floor amendment offered by the bill sponsor. The amendment was described as replacing the bill’s earlier approach with a two-year moratorium on collection of any related liabilities, followed by a Maryland Insurance Administration report back on ongoing investigations. One senator raised concern that the amendment’s language could require the state to refund taxes already paid by hospitals and others, potentially costing millions, and asked for more time to review it; the motion to special order the bill was defeated. After discussion, the amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. At the close of the floor session, committee and delegation announcements were made, including Finance, Triple E, Judicial Proceedings, Budget and Tax, Executive Nominations, and several county delegations. A senator from District 6 also spoke about the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse and thanked colleagues for bipartisan work on related legislation and recovery efforts.

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• >> Miss<00:53:04.079> Levensonfelk. >> Miss Levensonfelk.
• >> Miss Levensonfelk.
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• >> Miss<00:59:29.359> Leven, >> Miss Leven, >> Miss Leven, >> I<00:59:

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

Summary: The committee approved the March 5, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3458, as amended, which would exempt tribes from utility exclusive rights and assigned service areas. The bill’s author and the Upper Sioux community chairman said the measure was prompted by a dispute over a solar project at the tribal casino and argued the issue is really about tribal sovereignty, not solar, citing tribal civil regulatory authority and prior court cases. The amendment A1 was adopted before testimony. Testimony was split. Chairman Kevin Jensel of the Upper Sioux community strongly supported the bill, saying the tribe should not be forced to follow utility service territories and that the state should correct a long-standing omission in law. Derek Mo of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association opposed the bill, warning it would undermine the regulatory compact, reliability, long-term planning, and financing for electric service, especially in tribal areas. Justin Johns of East Central Energy also opposed the bill, but emphasized that many cooperatives have productive tribal partnerships and said his co-op has worked successfully with the Mille Lacs Band on solar, resilience, and workforce efforts; he cautioned that removing service obligations could leave difficult-to-serve areas underinvested. Members discussed whether the Public Utilities Commission process already underway should be allowed to resolve the dispute and whether the bill’s scope could extend beyond the current solar issue. The chair responded that the bill was a legislative approach to a problem that had not been resolved and said the amendment addressed concerns about removing the obligation to serve. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted to re-refer House File 3458, as amended, to the General Register.

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• Who hears it, there could be a different type of ruling for person A compared to person X.
• person poses a risk of harm. person poses a risk of harm.
• A compared to type of ruling for person A compared to person<00:12:12.240> X.
• >> Miss<00:13:03.279> Forbes. >> Miss Forbes. >> Miss Forbes.
• Who hears it, there could be a different type of ruling for person A compared to person X.

Bills: HF3174, HF3800

Keywords: background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm

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• Miss Rachel Collins of Washington, D.C. Miss Julia Leansky of PTOAC, Maryland. Mr.
• Miss Anna McCormack of Washington DC. Miss Anna McCormack of Alexandria,<00:21:17.039> Virginia.
• Amendment number 49 by Miss Texas.
• by the gentleoman from Indiana, Miss by the gentleoman from Indiana, Miss Sparts,<02:01:17.679><
• <06:54:40.958> queries has no idea how many US person queries has no idea how many US person

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Simons. miss Simons.
• <00:41:32.720> is unreasonable confinement of a person is unreasonable confinement of a person
• staff person who is holding<00:46:29.200> a<00:46:29.440> person<00:46:30.319> um
• holding a person um on their stomach. holding a person um on their stomach. who<00:46:31.520>
• <00:52:07.920> centered remove outdated non-person centered remove outdated non-person centered

Bills: HF4210, HF4212, HF4549, HF4464, HF4546, HF4447

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly