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• DSHS, which administers this program, is to request a waiver...
• I mean, is it changing the program, or why would there be a cost?
• Currently, I'm asking you to support programs like the Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program, more specifically
• I am a current student in Seattle University's Master of Social Work Program.
• As a pilot program, the outcomes of the bill will be studied for further review.

Bills: SB6007, SB6186, SB6212

Keywords: assessment practices, public policy, children, youth, families, evaluation, outcomes, SNAP, nutrition, public health, food access, unhealthy foods, benefit program, assistance, pilot program, state support, public welfare, 904, all

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• by Representative Hilfordi, provides with respect to the advisory board created to recommend new treatments

Bills: HB761, HB1199

Keywords: rare cancers, advisory board, medical recommendations, oncologists, Louisiana cancer treatment, genetic testing, SCN2A, medical necessity, health insurance, rehabilitative services, neurological disorders

Summary: The Senate Insurance Committee met on May 27, 2006, with five members present. The committee announced it had two bills on the agenda and began with House Bill 761, carried by Senator Wheat, which concerns the advisory board created to recommend new treatments for rare conditions. The opening remarks indicate the bill relates to the board’s role and recommendations, though the transcript cuts off before the full explanation or testimony. No testimony, debate, or vote on HB 761 is included in the excerpt provided. The record ends shortly after the bill is introduced, so no further committee action is shown.

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• Treatment Court fund.
• House Bill 2960 establishes the Veterans Specialty Grant Program and the Veterans Treatment Court Fund
• abuse treatment services, or fellow veteran mentors who have gone through the program.
• I'm testifying on behalf of myself as a graduate of a Veterans Treatment Court program.
• So the Veterans Treatment Court was the first component to this program.

Bills: HB2620, HB2960

Keywords: homeless veterans, emergency shelters, state funding, veterans' services, grant distribution, veterans, treatment court, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health, substance abuse, 1182, all

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• For veterans to be able to undergo hyperbaric oxygen treatment therapy.
• So a veteran can undergo this treatment, say 30 dives, and be cured.
• And finally, I would say that... ...repeated treatments.
• But in conclusion, it's an absolutely wonderful treatment. It's an absolutely wonderful treatment.
• . ...assessed as to whether or not they're appropriate for the treatment and then proceed.

Bills: SB1055, SB1065

Keywords: immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, veterans, military health, mental health treatment, funding allocation, 1182, all

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• Who have come through our program.
• So I think it's differentiating when we talk about lack of programming, it's programming within this
• So there is a lack of programming.
• The resources that I have today. are providing adequate programming and treatment.
• programs. programming.

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all

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• </c> fluoride we don't have the treatments fluoride we don't have the treatments and<00:19:27.120><c>
• </c> uh sewer system and the water treatment uh sewer system and the water treatment plant<00:29:34.440
• </c> asset renewal program asset renewal program um<00:48:27.599><c> is</c><00:48:27.720><c> there</c
• </c><00:54:06.040><c> and</c> I'm the director of water treatment and I'm the director of water treatment
• </c><00:58:14.039><c> plant</c> substandard sewer treatment plant substandard sewer treatment plant submerged

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• This is a treatment guideline? Yes, sir.
• The rest don’t have treatment guidelines. The rest don’t have treatment guidelines.
• Our own treatment guidelines.
• If the last update to the treatment, Why else?
• I do not want to delay appropriate treatment.

Bills: HB282, HB293, HB390, HB456, HB460, HB561, HB819, HB1023, HB1047, HB1101

Keywords: employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition

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• ,</c> It aligns funding for several programs, It aligns funding for several programs, including<00:06
• </c> human services programs. human services programs.
• </c><00:09:19.760><c> integrity</c> On slide eight, our program integrity On slide eight, our program
• </c> service program administration. service program administration.
• </c> I'll call it ancillary programs related. I'll call it ancillary programs related.

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• diagnosis and treatment.
• CPRIT is a great program.
• experimental treatments. ...including the right to consent to or refuse any suggested cancer treatments
• , including experimental treatments.
• plan but rather seek an alternative treatment.

Bills: HB514, HB1652, HB2117, HB2298, HB3269, HB46, HB46

Keywords: maternal health, maternal care, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, doula, birth worker, midwife, obstetric care, women's health, rural health, health workforce, workforce development, trauma-informed care, public outreach campaign, health equity, minority health, underserved communities, Texas Department of State Health Services, HHSC

Bills: HB245, HB278, SB59, SB78

Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, HB278, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, pharmacy, State Board of Pharmacy, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, CRNP, medical licensure, drug dispensing, adverse events

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• and outline infrastructure for the program.
• Currently, our child care programs are at capacity.
• We serve 53 kids in our preschool program and 126 kids in our after-school and out-of-school programs
• My dear friend is a participant in Arizona's Address Confidentiality Program.
• This program exists because the state has recognized credible threats to safety.

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

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• New program will create jobs and diversify the economy in Putnam and Marion counties, which are two of
• And so we would rather have it be a monitored four-year program. The dam's going to solve itself.
• And so we would rather have it be a monitored four-year program that actually slowly draws this thing
• ... ...from the reservoir to Silver Springs and a local government grants program for Clay, St.
• We did programs. We did projects that had unintended consequences we were not aware of at the time.

Bills: S0698, S0958, S1066, S1230, S1288

Keywords: onsite sewage treatment, disposal systems, building permits, environmental regulation, local government authority, drinking straws, stirrers, local regulation, compostable, environmental impact, Ocklawaha River, St. Johns River, Silver Springs, river restoration, dam removal, Kirkpatrick Dam, Buckman Lock, Cross Florida Barge Canal, environmental restoration, springs protection

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition. The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.

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• It provides for, with respect to the advisory board created to recommend new treatments for rare can.

Bills: HB761, HB1199

Keywords: rare cancers, advisory board, medical recommendations, oncologists, Louisiana cancer treatment, genetic testing, SCN2A, medical necessity, health insurance, rehabilitative services, neurological disorders, 974, senate, all

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• Again, it's voluntary, no mandate, no state program, and no taxpayer cost.
• Again, it's voluntary, no mandate, no state program, and no taxpayer cost.
• I've just, if it's a voluntary program, what prevents employers from doing this anyway without a bill
• , including but not limited to an accumulator adjustment program, maximizer program, or similar benefit
• design that adjusts, reduces, excludes, or... ...program, maximizer program, or similar benefit design

Bills: HB591, HB766

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, cancer treatment, anti-cancer medications, health insurance, copayment, cost-sharing, health policy, 974, senate, all

Bills: HB 1106, HB 3284, HB 541, HB 713, HB 1403, HB 1586, HB 1942, HB 2070, HB 2844, HB 2851, HB 3151, HB 3749, HB 3940, HB 3963, HB 4454, HB 4466, HB 4795, HB 5154, HB 5394, SB 1357, HB 1052, HB 4099, HB 4638, HB 5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

Bills: HB 1106, HB 3284, HB 541, HB 713, HB 1403, HB 1586, HB 1942, HB 2070, HB 2844, HB 2851, HB 3151, HB 3749, HB 3940, HB 3963, HB 4454, HB 4466, HB 4795, HB 5154, HB 5394, SB 1357, HB 1052, HB 4099, HB 4638, HB 5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• My understanding is it's some of the educational programming, some of the tribal nations postrelease
• supervision programming, and of course the housing initiatives as we just talked about, but why those
• Um, this is a band-aid on a program.
• <c> our</c><00:18:38.400><c> uh</c><00:18:38.640><c> projected</c> program.
• I believe our uh projected program.

Bills: HF3006, HF2130, HF1290

Keywords: Department of Corrections, DOC, corrections budget, supplemental appropriation, deficiency funding, public safety finance, incarceration, prerelease services, community supervision, postrelease services, supervised release, probation, reentry, reentry services, prison reform, body-worn cameras, corrections officer cameras, ARMER radio system, PREA, Prison Rape Elimination Act

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• , nonresidential substance use disorder treatment, and withdrawal management programs.
• , nonresidential substance use disorder treatment, and withdrawal management programs.
• , nonresidential substance use disorder treatment, and withdrawal management programs.
• , nonresidential substance use disorder treatment, and withdrawal management programs.
• , nonresidential substance use disorder treatment, and withdrawal management programs are currently not

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission of Higher Education.
• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission of Higher Education and applies to undergraduate
• programs participating in public technical colleges and universities.
• Mississippi has a similar funding mechanism for a program there.
• for credit or non-credit Workforce or Career Training Program.

Bills: HB188, HB52

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical treatment, access, affordability, income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB58, SB101, SB102

Keywords: parental rights, minor consent, medical consent, mental health services, school counseling, student counseling, parental notification, opt-in, health records, HIPAA, vaccine consent, adolescent health, youth privacy, confidential counseling, school mental health, reproductive health, pregnancy services, sexually transmitted infections, STI treatment, substance abuse treatment