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• and prevent trauma.
• And so if we can figure out a way to get this done, it's going to prevent harm that is real.
• and prevent trauma.
• And so if we can figure out a way to get this done, it's going to prevent harm that is real.
• c> so will help prevent and prevent trauma so will help prevent and prevent trauma so as<01:10:53.760

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• H.R. 26, introduced by Congressman Pfluger, would prevent any president from issuing a moratorium on
• <00:23:01.320> any Congressman fluger would prevent any Congressman fluger would prevent any
• This bill would prevent future administrations from implementing a unilateral fracking ban and express
• Thank God we stepped in, and the local officials prevented it from getting worse.
• <03:58:01.239> it the the local officials prevented it the the local officials prevented it

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• including domestic violence prevention including domestic violence prevention as<00:07:27.680>
• ><00:10:13.040> of I've added to where it's prevention of I've added to where it's prevention
• That is largely preventable.
• suicide prevention.
• And if not, what would be preventing And if not, what would be preventing them<04:14:23.600>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The bill's avowed purpose to prevent harm to children is our common goal.
• The assumption that the bill prevents crime is based on an emotional claim, which most people already
• So how can we prevent bad actors from just bringing cases?
• So how can we prevent bad actors from just bringing cases?
• It prevents members from seeking information from staff without superintendent permission.

Bills: S0212, S0218, S0442, S0460, S0532, S0554, S0644, S0686, S0692, S1054, S1106, S1128, S1134, S1138, S1338, S1434, S1506, S1620, S1748

Keywords: sexual offender, sexual predator, sex offender registry, child protection, residency restriction, loitering, proximity restriction, public swimming pool, school safety, child care facility, day care center, park, playground, conditional release, probation, community control, warrantless arrest, background check, registry screening, minor victims

Summary: The committee first considered SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility criteria, including environmental and adjacency requirements, density and intensity limits, and exclusions for certain lands and military areas. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill then passed favorably on an 8-0 vote, with testimony both for and against from advocacy groups. Members then heard several bills related to criminal justice, land use, and local government operations. SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators was amended to add public swimming pools and related restricted-location provisions; the committee heard extensive opposition testimony arguing the bill lacked empirical support and could worsen homelessness and burden families, while supporters said it would reduce temptation and improve safety. The amended bill passed 8-1. SB 686 on agricultural enclaves also received a strike-all amendment clarifying development allowances near interstates and protected-area non-preemption; after opposition from a county Republican committee and support from housing and business groups, it passed 10-0. SB 554 updating nonprofit corporation law, SB 1338 on charitable giving and endowment restrictions, SB 532 on court fee retention by clerks, and SB 218 on land use regulations after hurricanes all passed favorably, each with little or no opposition. The committee also approved SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability after debate over whether the bill created enough compliance incentives and whether its liability presumption should apply retroactively; supporters said it would encourage adoption of cybersecurity frameworks, while opponents warned it could weaken local standards and create litigation issues. The bill passed 9-2. SB 1138 on qualified contractors was amended to preserve local government authority while allowing licensed professionals to conduct limited pre-application reviews, and it passed 11-0. Finally, SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools passed 8-3 after extensive public testimony and debate, with supporters saying it would enshrine existing protections in the Constitution and opponents warning it would favor majority religions and increase bullying and litigation. The committee then took up SB 1106 on requiring state agencies and instructional materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” with the sponsor arguing it reflected historical truth and opponents saying it erased Palestinian identity and inserted the state into an international naming dispute; the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill before any vote is shown.

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• Hospital visits, as hospital outpatient upticks, as opposed to preventative care.
• Preventative care, unanticipated demands for home and community-based services, and long-term supports
• And really recover and have access to more prevention and more upstream efforts to really prevent hospitalization
• , prevent institutionalization.
• This has allowed our immigrant communities to have access to more preventative care.

Summary: The committee heard a budget oversight hearing on the Department of Health Care Services, focusing first on the overall Medi-Cal budget and a March General Fund loan to cover a current-year shortfall. DHCS said the 2025-26 budget proposal totals $193.4 billion, with Medi-Cal projected at $188.1 billion total funds and $42.1 billion General Fund, driven by higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, managed care growth, and costs tied to eligibility expansions and the COVID-era redetermination unwinding. The department said the $3.44 billion loan was needed to manage cash flow and ensure timely payments to providers and plans, while the LAO noted Medi-Cal’s cash-basis budgeting creates volatility and that more detailed estimates would come with the May Revision. Members discussed federal Medicaid threats, the need for transparency on cost drivers, and the impact of pharmacy spending, long-term care, and immigration-related coverage expansions. The second major topic was family health programs, including California Children’s Services, the continuous coverage unwinding, and opioid settlement fund spending. DHCS described CCS funding methodology changes, ongoing county stakeholder work, and a delayed rollout of CCS monitoring and oversight until July 1, 2025, while county representatives and advocates argued the program is underfunded and asked for more technical assistance and a delay in implementation. On the unwinding, the department explained that federal redetermination flexibilities helped maintain coverage after the pandemic, but the Governor’s budget proposes ending them at the end of June 2025; advocates urged making the flexibilities permanent to avoid coverage losses. For opioid settlement funds, DHCS and Finance said the budget increases funding for naloxone distribution while reducing other harm-reduction spending based on updated settlement revenues, prompting criticism from members and public commenters who argued the change would weaken effective harm-reduction programs. The hearing also included an update on Proposition 35 implementation. DHCS said the voter-approved measure continuously appropriates MCO tax revenues beginning in 2025, with up to $4.6 billion annually available for specified Medi-Cal and provider investments in 2025 and 2026, but implementation depends on consultation with the required stakeholder advisory committee. The department and LAO noted uncertainty about future federal rules affecting the MCO tax after 2026. Public testimony largely supported maintaining Medi-Cal expansions, protecting immigrant coverage, preserving harm-reduction funding, and increasing support for community health workers, pediatric dental care, and CCS county administration. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• AB 1739 is about accountability and prevention and the destruction of lives.
• I do think this is a strong form of prevention.
• This is ultimately about prevention.
• It could be for prevention or actually for treatment. My name is Dr.
• access to preventive and periodontal care.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Chairman, members, this is a small bill that can go a long way in preventing unnecessary animal deaths
• Has technicalities or gotchas, which prevents a real discussion of the tenant's default at trial and
• On an ounce of prevention, 1 pound of cure.
• It is that simple notion that we're dealing with here, and this is the ounce of prevention.
• But there are delays after delays, after delays that prevent us from housing these residents that are

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

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• or preventing floods.
• or preventing floods.
• or preventing floods.
• preventing droughts or pre preventing preventing droughts or pre preventing floods<00:26:29.840>
• This includes routine and preventative medical care, as well as chronic, acute, and long-term health

Bills: HB60

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• You can prevent it, you can manage it, or you can clean it up.
• <00:09:54.080> to topics from PAS pollution prevention to topics from PAS pollution prevention
• <00:10:24.959> I'll talk about uh pollution prevention.
• I'll talk about uh pollution prevention.
• The reason we're doing this work is to prevent more teenagers from dying.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Cloud did, to prevent risk of damage and public safety, which is working for a sufficient time.
• legislation and uh on damage prevention legislation and uh as<00:24:17.159> am<00:24:17.320><
• preventative measures to safeguard<00:40:05.960> our<00:40:06.119> fiber<00:40:06.680>
• process and not just the prevention process and not just the contractors<00:42:45.520> through
• is a true driver of the prevention is a true driver of the original<00:43:05.559> statute<00:

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

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• 12.559> the Prevention strengthens trust in the Prevention strengthens trust in the profession
• OPLC already preventative approach.
• c><01:05:01.359> sort toolbox to prevent these sorts this sort toolbox to prevent these sorts
• Um but we want to prevent to here.
• We can't seem to prevent them.

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• Data from the Crimere Prevention Data from the Crimere Prevention Research<01:53:04.960> Center
• Over the past dozen years or so, they've prevented 18 or at least helped prevent 18 gun violence incidents
• <03:31:06.000> I'm prevent gun violence with guns. I'm prevent gun violence with guns.
• > the<03:31:07.600> imple urging you to prevent the imple urging you to prevent the imple
• Prevention matters. It a permanent loss. Prevention matters. It saves<04:12:45.120> lives.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <01:55:20.480> health fees being charged for preventive health fees being charged for preventive
• I think there are other options for us to look at how we can prevent preventative services and telemedicine
• is when it comes to preventative is when it comes to preventative services,<02:07:14.000> the
• > tele prevent preventative services and tele prevent preventative services and tele medicine<
• facility fees for preventative services. facility fees for preventative services.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the Firearm Procurement Act, and as you know, Madam Chair, I've been involved in the gun violence prevention
• And in 2023, when a report... ...violence prevention movement for quite some time.
• Current law requires some bond accounting and reporting primarily to prevent fraud, but does not require
• the systematic... ...for their participation and failure to prevent the systematic discrimination and
• AB 1807 will prevent state resources from being commandeered to advance...

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And so we need to take this seriously, and this proves that we're sensitive to preventing victims.
• It's not only managing misconduct; it's preventing it.
• And so I'm very thankful that you have the guts to take this on. ...preventing victims.
• What we're trying to do is prevent the secondary market from taking our inventory and selling it at 100%
• What we're trying to do is prevent the secondary market from taking our inventory and selling it at 100%

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• It sets clear guardrails to prevent misuse while allowing innovation to thrive.
• Bo relating to detection and prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in all Texas Workforce Commission.
• Speaker and members. committed to preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
• This will enhance grid reliability and prevent localized shortages. blackouts that we've seen during
• Turner to explain the bill. protecting Texans with disabilities and preventing conflicts of interest.

Bills: HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HB1330, HB2110, HJR2, HJR6, HB1587, HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• Let's talk about wildfire prevention.
• One on wildfire prevention. I've been fighting on that issue for ten years. Mr.
• We introduced meaningful legislation to address wildfire prevention.
• It's insufficient. done to prevent wildfires. You guys passed the budget.
• We can prevent ignition sources like power lines.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Put simply, SB 2459 would prevent criminals and others who are dissatisfied with court outcomes from
• I try to help them with suicide prevention. But my point is that I stay in my lane.
• People are no longer going to drive for preventative care.
• Primary and preventative care.
• These were both very preventable tragedies.

Bills: SB1888, SB3003, SB2417, SB2459, SB3055, HB1393, HB2884, SB2943

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• Mary Kate Andrepont, Executive Director of the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention. Well, Dr.
• CMS requires health care facilities to prevent abuse and neglect.
• I've been with the Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Department for the past seven years at
• So our Office of Human Trafficking Prevention has partnered with Heal Trafficking.
• So our office, office human trafficking prevention has partnered with heel trafficking.

Summary: The first meeting of the Human Trafficking and Emergency Department Task Force focused on implementing Act 267, which created the body to develop a statewide human trafficking protocol to be incorporated into Louisiana’s sexual assault response plans. Chair Rep. Kelly Hennessy Dickerson and Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Director Mary Kate Andropont emphasized that the goal is a practical, transferable, survivor-centered protocol that can be adapted across regions and health systems. The task force also noted its timeline: use today’s presentations and member feedback to draft a protocol before the next meeting, then refine it into a final version. Presenters from hospitals, SANE programs, and advocacy organizations described current practices and gaps. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Operation Rahab and FMOLHS’s human trafficking policies highlighted staff education, badge buddies, anonymous admissions, hotline and law enforcement reporting, and coordination with community partners. SANE and forensic nursing presenters described red-dot privacy alerts, trauma-informed interviewing, and the need to train all hospital staff, not just ED clinicians, because trafficking victims may present repeatedly or in non-ED settings. LaFASA described statewide advocacy and legal support, while Unbound Now and BCFS/Common Thread explained Louisiana’s juvenile trafficking response under Act 662, including 24/7 crisis response, relational advocacy, and care coordination for minors. Members repeatedly raised the lack of safe housing, transportation, and placement options after identification, especially for adults, male survivors, and adults with special needs. Several presenters said that identifying victims is only the first step and that Louisiana still lacks enough resources for discharge and long-term stabilization. The task force also discussed the need for broader training across emergency departments, residency programs, nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, student health, mental health, and law enforcement, with members stressing that protocols should be clear, trauma-informed, and usable statewide. No votes were taken; the main action was to gather testimony, identify gaps, and begin drafting the statewide protocol.

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• These are things that we do to prevent crime in our neighborhoods: fewer entrances and exit points to
• The idea of having potentially fences around the house to prevent rear-entry burglaries.
• Design standards are used for crime prevention techniques and to use...
• Design standards are used for crime prevention techniques and ensure properties retain their value by
• By design, they prevent it.

Bills: SB1254, SB1431, SB1478, SB1566, SB1787

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails