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• Senate Bill 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Repeal.
• The Health Care Delivery and Access Act was created through legislation during the 2024 session.
• without state action to repeal the program's sunset provision, New Mexico's Health Care Delivery and Access
• We have to protect people's access. to medicine as much as we can. So thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• They have to contain these community benefits like a mural or a bike rack or accessibility for ADA or

Bills: SB101, SB58, SB55

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government

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• Can't use zoning to effectively ban HUD-code homes and restrict access to affordable housing.
• substitute addresses a significant challenge in the governance of municipal utility districts, or MUDs, accessibility
• At all times, they have access to that.
• I think access to records and access to any of the information, if we're reaching out to our attorney
• Is accessible to the general public and is free of charge.

Bills: HB1835, HB2561, HB3630

Keywords: manufactured housing, HUD-code, zoning, local government regulations, installation permits, municipal utility district, board meetings, public access, meeting location, transparency, fire prevention, agriculture, local government, fire safety, regulations, 1184, house, all

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• position and contracting authority ensure each and every district, regardless of size or wealth, can access
• I believe currently EMS and the ambulance services cover all the parts of the state that are accessible
• think mostly involuntarily, but consolidating the number of the EMS services across the state. accessible
• to such services. you know, accessible to such services. you know, obviously<00:45:21.920> some

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• So when I think about conditions, I think about things like ADA accessibility and accommodations or a
• , or safety as a condition of providing workforce housing, making sure that that housing is ADA accessible
• accessibility and accommodations or a accessibility and accommodations or a municipality<01:35:24.159
• c> you<01:35:35.600> feel<01:35:35.760> like<01:35:35.920> this is ADA accessible
• Do you feel like this is ADA accessible.

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• understand that that particular school, as it's coming on board, does not have the capability to access
• understand that that particular school, as it's coming on board, does not have the capability to access
• of those areas in raising families, planning to live and work and build lives in Wyoming, because access
• of those areas in raising families, planning to live and work and build lives in Wyoming, because access
• Chairman, we both with maternity care, critical access hospital services, EMS or ambulance services,

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

Bills: HB191, HB196, HB134, HB14, HB14

Keywords: juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, interim police chief, public safety, municipalities, state authority, 1136, house, all

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• Um, but again, it's about accessibility, right? And that parking is a piece of accessibility.
• Um, but again, it's about accessibility, right? And that parking is a piece of accessibility.
• Um, but again, it's about accessibility, right? And that parking is a piece of accessibility.
• Um, but again, it's about accessibility, right? And that parking is a piece of accessibility.
• student access across the system. student access across the system.

Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Summary: The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action. The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size. Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.

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• We believe this legislation offers a crucial opportunity to improve health care access to seniors in
• On the other hand, trying to drive to make access to care in larger cities would not work for us.
• Chair, members of the committee, during the 2024 session, we passed the Health Care Delivery and Access
• Community members are having to travel great distances to access basic primary care given our shortage
• And we fully support this measure to improve access to care in the Taos area. Thank you.

Bills: SB21, SB42, SB81, SB101, SB139

Keywords: SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation, senior health coverage, elderly, retiree, Medicare beneficiaries, preexisting conditions, underwriting restrictions, premium discrimination, New Mexico insurance law, superintendent of insurance, health care coverage, policy portability, healthcare

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• <00:05:13.880> it entities are violating data access it entities are violating data access
• I'm sorry, I did not bring my computer, so I don't have access to it.
• I'm sorry, I did not bring my computer, so I don't have access to it.
• I'm sorry, I did not bring my computer, so I don't have access to it.
• I'm sorry, I did not bring my computer, so I don't have access to it.

Bills: HF414, HF768, HF359

Keywords: data practices, filing fee, government transparency, complaints, public access, free speech, human rights, censorship, protected speech, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, real property, partition, eminent domain, transfer on death deeds, property rights, 1183, house

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• Access to these libraries have access to microfiche and to all the records. Mr.
• This is something that people have access to, and attorneys.
• That is how it's accessed. You wouldn't go to the town hall. And, Mr.
• They deserve access to the same facilities. And of course, right?
• Chair and Senator Kavanaugh, trans girls deserve access.

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2129, HB2170, HB2210, HB2228, HB2352, HB2460, HB2533, SB1019, SB1045, SB1050, SB1078, SB1083, SB1167, SB1184, SCR1006

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology

Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.

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• Oftentimes, barriers to entry for new and beginning farmers are first, land access, and then second,
• Local small producers aren't able to access the funds.
• It's limited land access, and looking at the individuals that...
• ...that really fit into this category of limited market access.
• I guess it's not really because point F is the limited market access.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• to see who is accessing these loans. to see who is accessing these loans.
• And so our local small producers aren't able to access the funds.
• And so our local small producers aren't able to access the funds.
• And so this um uh access the funds.
• And so it's, you know, it's limited land access.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019

Keywords: right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all

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• is it takes this issue of accessing is it takes this issue of accessing public<00:16:14.800>
• legislature should direct public access. legislature should direct public access.
• <00:58:25.359> If additional access on the corners. If additional access on the corners.
• assure multiple avenues of access. assure multiple avenues of access.
• authorized to access does the trick. authorized to access does the trick.

Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019

Keywords: right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all

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• access to health care was turned off. access to health care was turned off.
• > foster They couldn't access extended foster They couldn't access extended foster care<01:14:
• the bill aims to ensure complete access the bill aims to ensure complete access to<01:14:59.120>
• one accessible document. one accessible document.
• <01:24:14.560> to that non-foster youth have access to that non-foster youth have access to

Bills: HF3877, HF3714, HF3750, HF3024

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

Bills: HB689, HB742, HB926, HB946, HB948, HB1028, HB1095, HB1114, HB1121, HB1155, HB1185, HB1217, HB1220, HB1227, HCR76

Keywords: public assistance, child welfare, benefit adjustment, DCFS, LDH, fraud detection, household reporting, Medicaid, immunization, healthcare eligibility, Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program, health policy, vaccination requirements, vaccination status, vaccine mandate, medical freedom, medical autonomy, public buildings, public access, government services

Bills: SB140, HB102, SB133, SB34

Keywords: Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, violence prevention, conflict resolution, mediation, public education, high school graduation, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB367, SB368, SB350, SB351

Keywords: rural health, healthcare access, state funding, health transformation, appropriations, fiscal policy, healthcare funding, economic development, mental health, maternal health, antitrust, competition, market regulation, business practices, consumer protection, anaphylaxis, epinephrine, auto-injector, public health, school safety

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• to needed medical care, children access to their schools, the displaced access to food and shelter,
• to needed medical care, children access to their schools, the displaced access to food and shelter,
• to needed medical care, children access to needed medical care, children access<00:54:46.360> to<
• to their schools, the displaced access to their schools, the displaced access<00:54:47.960> to
• to food and shelter, people of access to food and shelter, people of faith<00:54:49.720> access

Bills: HF3415

Keywords: child care, day care, licensed child care center, license-exempt child care, immigration enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, judicial warrant, facility access, sensitive locations, immigrant families, Minnesota Statutes chapter 142B, 1183, house