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• Line up, please. You have up to two minutes. Please welcome. All right, hello. Testing. Okay.
• All right, so if you all would start lining up at the microphone. please.
• And then on page 4, line 2, it definitely says, among other things, prone restraint.
• Line 18 starts that list.
• Excuse me, on page four... ...line three.

Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179

Keywords: graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare

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• the state budget situation the Surplus the state budget situation the Surplus was<01:26:51.760><
• A good example of this is SITS, which sits within our Integrated Service Delivery product line.
• Our Integrated Service Delivery product line is working to make the path to benefits simple, welcoming
• They actually do the work in the front line, from the person in need to the providers.
• from the person in in the front line from the person in need<01:46:44.440> to<01:46:44.679>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee met on February 6, 2025, for an update on emergency medical services (EMS) policy and implementation. Senator Seberger described the work of the EMS Task Force, which traveled statewide to hear concerns from providers about staffing, reimbursement, and retention. She said the task force led to the Sprint Medic model and two innovation zones in Otter Tail and St. Louis counties, and she urged continued monitoring and possible reconstitution of the task force to evaluate what is working and what could be expanded statewide. She also said future EMS work should continue to explore alternative response models and telemedicine, but that the most immediate need is additional funding, especially to address unpaid non-transport calls. Dylan Ferguson, director of the newly formed Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services, gave a detailed update on the office’s structure and priorities after the transition from the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. He described the office’s three divisions, the appointment of deputy directors, the first meetings of the advisory councils, and work on a statewide EMS strategic plan. He also reviewed the $24 million emergency ambulance aid program, explaining its 40-40-20 formula, the emphasis on rural services, the reporting and spending deadlines, and the positive response from ambulance providers. He noted that the $6 million Sprint paramedic grant program is underway, with Otter Tail County moving forward and St. Louis County still finalizing its application. Ferguson also outlined the office’s budget request for modest staffing and contract-cost increases, two rulemaking efforts to update outdated ambulance vehicle standards and expand medication options for basic life support services, and ongoing data collection on workforce needs, violence against EMS providers, and ambulance crashes. He highlighted the paramedic scholarship program administered by the Office of Higher Education, saying nearly 300 scholarships have been awarded. Members and Senator Seberger praised the EMS reforms and emphasized that non-transport calls create significant unreimbursed costs, especially for rural and volunteer services, but no votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• Every day, pharmacists stand on the front lines.
• But the bottom line is it doesn't go to you. It doesn't go to the pharmacy.
• And so, I believe a slight modification to those two line items to make clear that one is specific to
• The exact same regulatory system applies to rates in both of those two lines.
• They're sitting on. $1.1 trillion in surplus.

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory

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• The bill adds peer-to-peer support language on line 1.14.
• language included peer-to-peer support, so we wanted to add it just to make it absolutely clear on line
• on line on line 1.14<00:11:38.440> minfire<00:11:38.959> is<00:11:39.120> providing
• /c><00:11:53.560> clear<00:11:54.120> clear<00:11:55.120> on<00:11:55.399> line
• make it absolutely clear clear on line. make it absolutely clear clear on line. 1.18<00:11:57.480

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <01:02:43.520> 2.6 um on line 2.6 um on line 2.6 is<01:02:46.079> the<01:02:46.400>
• <01:09:39.679> 2.6 process that's referenced in line 2.6 process that's referenced in line
• <01:53:38.320> of equipment, um we recognized as line of equipment, um we recognized as line
• those deaths as line of duty deaths. those deaths as line of duty deaths.
• ,<03:38:01.920> growing through a $18 billion surplus, growing through a $18 billion surplus

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 4138, a bill aimed at limiting harmful social media features for children and requiring parental involvement for minors using platforms in Minnesota. Early on, members reconsidered and then adopted the Smith amendment (A13) after first rejecting a narrower amendment to the amendment (A18) on a 67-67 tie. Representative Bonner then offered a technical amendment (A14) to address liability and drafting concerns, but withdrew it after saying it contained an unintended drafting error and could create legal problems, including issues around data collection and rulemaking. During third reading debate, supporters described the bill as a first step to protect children from addictive social media design, online exploitation, and harmful data practices. Representative Scott said the bill would require parental consent and limit addictive features for child accounts, while emphasizing that the consent language must be prominent and that the bill’s effective date would not begin until next July. Representative Enen, Representative Feist, Representative Greenman, and others backed the measure as a bipartisan effort to hold big tech accountable and protect kids, though Greenman also noted that the legislature had not shown the same willingness to confront gun violence. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns that the bill relies on parents understanding complex legal and technical terms, that it may not fully protect children, and that it could still leave gaps around liability and privacy. Representative Leeing questioned why the bill does not simply restrict addictive features for all children and asked about parental waivers and location tracking; Scott responded that the bill uses IP address information and does not specifically address liability waivers, but said the measure is a policy choice intended to empower parents. The debate ended with broad support from several members, and the bill was presented as likely to pass, though no final vote on the bill itself was included in the excerpt.

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• And, you know, and I think we should look at if we do have a big surplus next year after certain IPOs
• Zabarger, your line of questioning, we protect California jobs.
• I mean, I think that’s the bottom line.
• Are we increasing the transmission line? Or are we increasing the interconnection costs?
• Are we increasing the transmission line? Or are we increasing the interconnection costs?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• But the bottom line is that about 45,000 acre-feet of water is being contributed during normal rainy
• We draw lines based on political districts, not aquifer lines.
• I mean, I'm trying to go into the finish line here.
• Okay, what does the finish line actually look like?
• Pumping because you've already taken the surplus out of the conversation.

Bills: HB24, HB27, HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, 997, house, all

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• Everyday pharmacists stand on the front lines.
• But the bottom line, it doesn't go to you.
• The exact same regulatory system applies to rates in both of those two lines.
• They're sitting on $1.1 trillion in surplus. Their net income went to $169 billion in 2024.
• This on page 2, line 20, says this is a 90-day review, uh, which is a lot shorter than what Mr.

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• held extensive meetings with stakeholders, reviewed feedback, and gone through pages and pages of red lines
• Two, looks like section 38.45. 3, line 20, request for analysis of proposed legislation.
• So I know you're here against and we're here for you. have already looked at some of your red lines,
• No, I just want to know, you have not looked at any of the red lines that they have provided?
• to work with this committee in that regard Okay just reference you back to page four of the bill, line

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• It's on the amendment page, line 30 all the way to line 37, and then on page 3, line 1 to line 17, that
• It's on the amendment page, line 30 all the way to line 37, and then on page 3, line 1 to line 17, that
• It's on the amendment page, line 30 all the way to line 37, and then on page 3, line 1 to line 17, that
• It's on the amendment page, line 30 all the way to line 37, and then on page 3, line 1 to line 17, that
• It's on the amendment page, line 30 all the way to line 37, and then on page 3, line 1 to line 17, that

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• STB capacity that's going to be smaller than what you've been doing through the use of general fund surplus

Summary: The committee heard a final wrap-up presentation from Director So Lee on the Legislative Finance Committee’s budget framework for the upcoming session. He said the state remains in a strong fiscal position, though revenue estimates are lower than earlier projections and available nonrecurring funds have declined by more than $1 billion from the prior session. He emphasized that the recommendation still preserves reserves above 30 percent and supports targeted investments in the committee’s three priorities: increasing per capita earned income through education and workforce development, improving access to high-quality health care and behavioral health, and enhancing quality of life through infrastructure, water, parks, trails, and other community amenities. Director Lee highlighted several major funding areas, including a proposed expansion of the UNM medical education program, water projects, capital outlay for state agency assets, and use of a mix of severance tax bonds, general obligation bonds, and cash for capital needs. He also noted continued pressure from health insurance, liability, and compensation costs, and said the committee would keep using pilot programs for new initiatives. Members broadly praised the staff, interim travel, and budget analysis work. During member comments, Senator Woods focused on school funding stability, liability costs, and fraud or waste in state agencies, arguing the state should take more claims to court to establish precedent and better protect taxpayers. Other members thanked staff and leadership for their work and collaboration. The committee then adopted the catch-up cleanup items and the overall LFC budget framework, with Senator Woods recorded in opposition, and created a technical committee with members from both chambers to resolve any final technical issues before the January session.

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• And when I looked at the 2,500 cars that were lined up for Roadrunner Food Bank just before Christmas
• Are there any community contributions during that time when there's a surplus of people?
• We do have approximately 60,000 people that show up in line at that parade route.
• Unless I'm reading the wrong line, which is always possible.
• So, is that affecting our bottom line? Do you see if we were bringing in more out-of-state horses?

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• I mean, they have to tell us line item by line item, every general ledger account, all the items and
• The last column shows the remaining budget balance for each line item.
• The reviewing tech initials the designated line upon completion. Thank you.
• The reviewing tech initials the designated line upon completion.
• If there's anything submitted in there that's not in line, we can reject it.

Keywords: 977, all

Summary: The committee met to receive a detailed financial operations presentation from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, with staff walking members through funding sources, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management. Sabrina Walker explained VR’s blended funding structure, including federal grants, state appropriations, program income, and interagency contracts, and emphasized that state funds are essential to meeting the federal match and maintenance-of-effort requirements. Members asked repeatedly about transparency, audit controls, and the risk that state cuts could reduce federal drawdowns; staff responded that all reports reconcile back to the SCEIS accounting system, are subject to state audits and internal reviews, and that even modest state reductions could significantly reduce total available funding. The committee also discussed pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, with staff confirming services are offered through school districts, charters, and private schools, and that contracts are monitored for performance and compliance. The presentation then shifted to budgeting and internal controls. Walker described a zero-based departmental budgeting process, monthly monitoring reports, contingency reserves for unexpected expenses, and a formal annual cycle that culminates in board approval. Members asked about facilities tracking, culture, and how the agency maintains accountability; staff said facilities staff inspect buildings and equipment, supervisors justify line-item requests, and the process has become smoother over time as departments learned the system. Cynthia Johnson followed with an accounts receivable overview, describing invoicing, receipting, aging, customer verification, year-end reporting, and the use of cross-training, shared email inboxes, and spreadsheets as checks and balances. She also explained work training center billing, interdepartmental transfers, and the revolving fund used to issue consumer checks more quickly than standard vendor payments. Olivia Perez presented accounts payable operations, including invoice processing through SCEIS and OnBase, the three-way match, travel reimbursements, revolving fund checks, State Treasury Office interactions, and handling of reversals, rejections, and levy notices. She reported that AP processed 67,723 SCEIS payments, 13,670 case management system invoices, 3,379 travel reimbursements, and 15,693 revolving fund checks in fiscal year 2025, with only 70 payment rejections. The final portion of the meeting covered Grants and Funds Management, where Walker explained federal reporting, drawdowns, payroll allocation, asset tracking, lease and IT contract reviews, cost allocation, and closing packages. She noted upcoming system changes such as S/4HANA, Workiva, and SC Pro, but said the agency is receiving training and feedback opportunities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the presentation portion beyond approval of the prior minutes and a brief recess.

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• Out of the surplus, the money we save from doing this.
• They have so many different checks and balances because they have a bottom line to meet, and so they
• They have so many different checks and balances because they have a bottom line to meet, and so they
• balances because they have a bottom line balances because they have a bottom line to<00:46:46.079
• Let's make sure that this bill is good for patients, for public health, and good for the bottom line.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For those wishing to express concern or opposition to Senate Bill 151, please line up now.
• Moving to those here to speak in support of SB 151, please line up.
• Since we're making an appropriation in the tax committee, will this open up to line item veto?
• We had a bunch of surplus of cash we could have given.
• We don't talk about the top-line message that's going to make it into the front page of the paper.

Bills: SB240

Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding

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• Others are disabled, and these disabilities are in the line of duty.
• Bottom line, our group in San Antonio, like most disabled veterans calling Texas our home, continue to
• columns, the bar graph that shows what the benefit used to be in green, and now this little skinny line
• include exemptions granted to surviving spouses of service members killed or fatally injured in the line
• value lost to surviving spouses and members of the armed services killed or fatally injured in the line

Bills: SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections

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• Bottom line, our group in San Antonio, like most disabled veterans, calls Texas our home.
• columns, the bar graph that shows what the benefit used to be in green and now this little skinny line
• include exemptions granted to surviving spouses of servicemembers killed or fatally injured in the line
• consideration. surviving spouses and members of the armed services killed or fatally injured in the line
• the calculations do not include the exemption for surviving spouses of those who are killed in the line

Bills: HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code

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• Otherwise, my understanding was that we can't put the surplus that we had in the education trust fund
• Otherwise, my understanding was that we can't put the surplus that we had in the education trust fund
• So I'm on the front lines of all the questions you've asked.
• So I'm on the front lines of all the questions you've asked.
• committees to put that little line committees to put that little line underneath<04:04:06.359>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 295, which would make school building aid funds non-lapsing/non-APS. Representative Cahill said the bill was intended to keep any unused building aid money available for future projects, potentially helping move projects up the priority list or provide a little more funding for school construction. Members asked about how much money has lapsed in past years, whether the education trust fund and building aid are separate, and whether any lapsing dollars could be used to pay down debt. Department of Education official Jim Carney said about $29.1 million would be available if building aid is funded to the $50 million maximum in FY26, confirmed that the fund currently lapses, and said the department would gather historical lapse data. Committee members also discussed whether a dedicated fund structure could achieve the same goal, and the chair noted that the education trust fund statute includes school building aid as one of its uses. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee said it would later hold a work session after receiving more information. The committee then took up HB 237, introduced by Representative Dan McGuire, which would prohibit the use of special education state funds and differentiated aid for students not receiving special education services. The New Hampshire School Boards Association, through Becky Wilson, opposed the bill as written, saying it was unclear, potentially unnecessary, and difficult to implement because adequacy and differentiated aid are distributed as part of a districtwide lump sum rather than as student-specific dollars. She explained that special education costs are embedded across district budgets, including staffing, training, transportation, and instruction, and that some staff and services benefit both special education and general education students. Wilson also said differentiated aid is not tied to a specific pupil and is used at the district’s discretion, though it is intended to support students with greater needs. Committee members pressed on whether the bill would require districts to track money by individual student, whether it could conflict with federal special education law, and whether it would affect least restrictive environment requirements. Wilson said making the funds student-specific could create privacy and accounting problems and could make it difficult to staff inclusive classrooms, though she did not give a definitive legal opinion on federal compliance. She agreed that students who are not eligible for special education would not be included in the separate catastrophic/special education aid reimbursement program. The discussion continued into the second section of the bill, with members exploring how adequacy aid and differentiated aid are used in practice, but no action was taken during the portion provided.

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• with existing transmission lines.
• private company, say a data center, builds a nuclear plant and does not hook up to a transmission line
• They're looking to have it fall in line with existing regulations under 10 CFR Part 30, which is one
• And then you can see the kind of a black line running across, and at the bottom those are actually a
• assessment is the way federal policy can change... ...line assessment is the way federal policy can

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• One of my lines was warning from Hager. Yes, in that regard.
• TIDC has counties lined up at the door, but we need more funding for it.
• TIDC has counties lined up at the door, but we need more funding for it.
• As you've already heard, there's a waiting line to get back into that.
• As you've already heard, there's a waiting line to get back into that.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all