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• Increasing the rights of property owners and residents while improving the overall stability and the
• A well-functioning process is essential to protecting both housing stability and property rights.
• We try to get our managers into court without counsel because frankly, the budget issue on counsel is
• It's the biggest and least flexible expense in a household budget.
• You could lose your job over the tiniest little thing, and that takes away your stability.

Bills: HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• that you've noticed um after budget that you've noticed um after budget hearings<00:07:27.919>
• We have community-based crisis stabilization.
• <00:23:34.600> Center day so that is a stabilization Center day so that is a stabilization
• about it as we get into the budget about it as we get into the budget session<00:27:34.720> and
• I'll stop there because I know you're on time budget. Thank you.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And this appropriation is not included in the executive budget.
• Members, this appropriation was not included in the executive budget.
• You will see... ...the executive budget. There's no other fiscal impacts.
• So those funds do not go through the PUCN's budget account.
• advocate budget account.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• Because I'm assuming that's going to be attached to a budget and probably staffing and everything else
• always room for improvement in all of our practices, but also limitations, as we've heard around budget
• It also ensures, again, that the applicants have the financial stability to support and integrate into
• We recognize the tough budget conversations that are happening here at the state.
• Secondly, we need to think outside the box about how we can stabilize this market.

Summary: The committee heard a JLARC presentation on the Department of Health’s oversight of hospital inspections, complaints, and reporting. JLARC said DOH was late on 72% of acute care hospital inspections as of December 2024, had not verified that third-party accrediting standards were substantially equivalent to state standards, did not consistently require proof of those inspections, did not review adverse health event corrective plans, and could make hospital data more accessible. JLARC also raised a possible language-access barrier in the complaint system. Members asked about complaint filing by staff, the meaning of adverse health events, inspection outcomes, and whether the audit compared DOH to other agencies. JLARC said it had not reviewed inspection results or cross-agency comparisons, but noted inspectors were dedicated and working long hours. DOH later said it concurred with the recommendations and outlined a strategic plan with target dates for improving timeliness, verifying accreditation standards, expanding language access, reviewing adverse event laws, and improving public data access, with annual reporting to the Legislature expected. The committee then heard a Department of Health presentation on certificate of need modernization. DOH described the current certificate of need process, which reviews need, financial feasibility, quality, and cost containment for certain facility changes and new services, and said the program has not been modernized since the 1980s. DOH proposed 10 statutory modernization recommendations, including clarifying the program’s purpose, creating a planning entity, adding flexibility, reducing legal costs, updating access-to-care standards, expanding oversight to freestanding emergency departments and urgent care, addressing equity, improving cost control coordination, strengthening long-term funding, and using better data systems. Members asked about oversight of freestanding urgent care and EDs, funding sources, and whether the process could be streamlined or made more responsive to complaints or other triggers. A third panel discussed artificial intelligence in health care. Lucy O’Rourke of the Coalition for Health AI described CHAI’s work on responsible AI principles, technical standards, model cards or “nutrition labels,” testing and governance tools, and educational resources for providers. She said the group is focused on trust, transparency, fairness, safety, security, and privacy, and noted Washington’s AI-related policy work as among the more progressive in the country. No questions were asked. The final portion focused on the financial impact of federal and state health care policy changes. The Washington State Hospital Association said hospitals are facing low or negative operating margins, service reductions, layoffs, and closures, and that state cuts and taxes enacted in 2025, combined with federal HR1 changes, will significantly worsen finances. Providence Swedish leaders described staffing reductions, service cuts, delayed capital investments, and pressure from denials, tariffs, and reimbursement changes, while emphasizing that frontline staffing cuts are tied to service reductions rather than nurse-to-patient ratio changes. The Washington Health Benefit Exchange then began a presentation on expiring federal ACA premium tax credits, state Cascade Care Savings assistance, and eligibility changes affecting lawfully present non-citizens, with examples showing large premium increases for customers if federal subsidies expire.

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• In the FY26 budget, it was level funded.
• In the FY26 budget, it was level funded and the word pilot was removed.
• I need stability, I need safety, I need a home.
• Families already living on the margins lose income and stability.
• Families already living on the margins lose income and stability.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with much of the discussion focused on housing stability and maternal mental health. On H. 1924/S. 1171, supporters including Sen. Joan Lovely, Rep. Jim O’Day, physicians, advocates, and people with lived experience urged the committee to create legal protections and treatment pathways for defendants who experienced postpartum psychosis or other perinatal mood disorders within 12 months of giving birth. Testimony emphasized that these conditions are rare but severe, often treatable, and can lead to tragic outcomes if criminalized rather than addressed through screening, expert evaluation, treatment, and, in some cases, resentencing or mitigation. Committee members asked about diagnosis years after the fact and how the Illinois law has worked; witnesses said retrospective diagnosis is possible and that the Illinois model has led to some successful resentencing petitions and broader awareness. Housing-related bills drew substantial testimony. On H. 1983/S. 1071, witnesses described “zombie” subordinate mortgages that were sold years after borrowers believed they had been resolved, then resurfaced with large balances and foreclosure threats. Supporters said the bill would require disclosures and court review to prevent unlawful servicing and foreclosure practices. On H. 1952, advocates from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, tenants, and legal services providers backed a permanent statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, citing data showing strong tenant outcomes and the importance of quality control, multilingual outreach, and full representation. On H. 1895/S. 1184, testimony supported codifying a two-tier summary process in eviction court and prohibiting defaults at the initial case-management stage. On H. 1883, a small property owner supported rent escrow as a way to protect landlords from bad-faith nonpayment while preserving tenant rights. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing discriminatory housing covenants, tenant oversight, and homelessness. On H. 1762/S. 1080, a housing advocate supported removing void restrictive covenants from deeds, describing the Dirty Deeds Project and the lingering harm of racist language in property records. On H. 1814, tenants and advocates described harassment, retaliation, security problems, and lack of accountability in subsidized housing, arguing for an Office of the Tenant Advocate within the Attorney General’s Office. On S. 1120, multiple witnesses supported a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, saying it would affirm the right to rest and seek shelter, reduce criminalization, and extend anti-discrimination protections. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.

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• <00:00:55.120> services the housing stabilization services the housing stabilization services
• with DHS about the housing stabilization with DHS about the housing stabilization services<00:04
• As for housing stabilization solve.
• finding in housing stabilization finding in housing stabilization and<00:20:57.280> uh,<00
• <00:21:24.080> services uh housing stabilization services uh housing stabilization services

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Then, where there was specific budget language in House Bill 2, we also put that language here so that
• you can track those appropriations to the language that's actually included in the budget bill.
• So again, that starts on page 20 and goes through each of the sections of the budget, including on page
• So, the administration submitted a preliminary budget proposal—they're calling it a skinny budget—to
• Of the Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee, how is that being looked at?

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• budget budget uh<00:54:05.760> it<00:54:05.920> could<00:54:06.120> mean<00:54:
• 90% of the board's budget is personnel. 90% of the board's budget is personnel. 96%<01:05:01.680
• > is 96% of the board's budget is 96% of the board's budget is contractually<01:05:03.800>
• budget is caseload driven. budget is caseload driven.
• into the governor's budget into the governor's budget recommendation. recommendation. recommendation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And that is to do something about our overall budget situation.
• Our state budget is over $300 billion. So $7... Our state budget is over $300 billion.
• That budget balanced the budget for two years. It cut the structural deficit in half.
• We're going to have a budget of revenues and budget, a structural deficit moving forward.
• We approved a budget last week of $250 billion for our General Fund.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• to stabilize to stabilize um<01:28:52.480> systems<01:28:52.880> of<01:28:53.199><
• there's a price shift in one direction or the other, I don't think you'd want to take that on mid-budget
• there's a price shift in one direction or the other, I don't think you'd want to take that on mid-budget
• Um, so I'm introducing Senate Bill 613, which is the Rural Health Care System Stabilization Act.
• Policies that protect the stability and ultimately will protect the health and safety of the people who

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Our real-time portal and budget book are available online for full public access, and our budget process
• We are still supplementing, out of our own budget, close to $3 million out of our operational budget
• Having the budget is crucial.
• So really, we actually saw a reduction in our budget.
• Part of our budget as well.

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• The governor's budget does balance the budget in the budget year plus in the following year, and that's
• So first, the $20 million was originally held at Governor’s Budget for the budget year.
• This is a key budget solution that helps balance the budget under the May Revision.
• You give several of these proposals consider this budget year and budget year plus one.
• future budget years.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health heard presentations on several May Revision proposals, beginning with an overview from the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance on the state’s budget condition and the administration’s efforts to reduce out-year deficits through a mix of revenue measures, fund shifts, and program reductions. The chair expressed support for some administration proposals, such as added health IT funding, county administration support, a delay in Medi-Cal cuts for some immigrants, and additional Covered California subsidy backfill, but also criticized proposed Medi-Cal premiums, changes to senior eligibility, the lack of a Medi-Cal dental solution, and other cuts affecting counties, workforce, and rural access. The LAO said the budget still relies heavily on reserves and borrowing and urged more reserves and caution on new commitments. The Department of State Hospitals presented several proposals, including reduced county bed billing authority, limited contract exemption authority for online clinical subscriptions, reversion of unspent prior-year funds, additional lease revenue authority for the Metro Central Utility Plant replacement, funding for electronic health record implementation, and a shift of workforce development costs to Behavioral Health Services Act funds. The department also described savings and realignments in its IST and CONREP programs, including making the Independent Placement Panel permanent and adjusting funding for jail-based competency treatment and conditional release services. Members questioned the BHSA workforce funding swap, and the administration said it was part of a broader General Fund offset strategy. The Emergency Medical Services Authority requested funding for statewide behavioral health crisis response guidance and for continued operation of its enterprise systems, and the Department of Managed Health Care sought funds to modernize its complaint system and claims settlement data systems. The largest debate centered on the administration’s proposed use of Behavioral Health Services Act revenues to offset General Fund spending and fund state-directed behavioral health programs. The Department of Finance said the proposal would support population-based prevention, workforce programs, mobile crisis services, and other state-directed uses, while the LAO said it was still reviewing whether the uses comply with Proposition 1 and whether the non-supplement and eligible-use requirements are met. The Commission for Behavioral Health strongly opposed proposed cuts to its Innovation Partnership Fund and community advocacy grants, arguing that both programs are central to community voice, culturally responsive services, and statewide innovation. Commissioners and many public commenters said the cuts would reduce grants to community-based organizations, tribal groups, veterans, LGBTQ communities, youth, and other underserved populations, and that the advocacy program helps communities participate in local planning and access services. The Department of Finance defended the reductions as a way to prioritize direct services and said the programs fit within Proposition 1, but members criticized the proposal as a midstream shift that would weaken community engagement and redirect funds away from prevention and advocacy.

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• That's it's a budget neutral bill. >> Okay. Okay.
• That's it's a budget neutral bill. >> Okay. Okay.
• Um so budget neutral bill. Okay. Okay.
• <00:47:02.800> year beginning of the year and a budget year beginning of the year and a budget
• I'll just note build a budget.

Bills: HF3843, HF3597, HF4003, HF3167, HF4193

Keywords: workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity

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• We did what we could by appropriating funds to help stabilize some of these providers, but we knew it
• appropriating funds to help stabilize appropriating funds to help stabilize some<00:02:03.719>
• Alliance is an active member of the Housing Stability Coalition.
• the task force for long-term stability the task force for long-term stability of<00:23:52.960>
• member of the housing stability member of the housing stability Coalition<00:24:02.120> I'd

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The department is focused on supporting the growth and stability of its workforce, which is fundamental
• The department attempted to locate respite placements to help stabilize him.
• This model allows for greater stability and continuity of care, ensuring that children can transition
• The department currently has a budget funding request asking for some additional funds to provide placement
• is that funded directly from the CDC or state funds directly from on line item in the department's budget

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:16:35.040> bill um as we know the bud the budget bill um as we know the bud the budget
• allow for us to follow our budget rules. allow for us to follow our budget rules.
• The budget does conform to all of the budget rules.
• I would the budget constraints.
• budget because of defrail obligations. budget because of defrail obligations.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Early on, we started out, we had a very small budget.
• Our drug purchasing budget has tripled since 2018.
• <00:52:41.359> So, back to a place of stability. So, back to a place of stability.
• I can give you stability if you do really well and stay.
• Um, I just want you to with your budget.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 24 minutes, and heard a briefing from representatives of three Kentucky drug task forces: Greater Hardin County, Bowling Green-Warren County, and Bluegrass Narcotics. The presenters described how multi-jurisdictional task forces operate, their partner agencies, and the kinds of drugs and trafficking patterns they are seeing, with fentanyl identified as the most dangerous and fastest-growing threat. They also described large seizures and investigations involving fentanyl pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, tractor-trailer shipments, postal shipments, and a case tied to a pill press and undercover work with the DEA. Bluegrass Narcotics said it was formed in response to overdose deaths and has since seen major reductions in complaints and overdose deaths in Harrison and Bourbon counties. A major theme of the presentation was funding. The task forces said Byrne JAG funding has declined from about $2.1 million statewide in 2023-2024 to $1.4 million this year, while their costs for vehicles, fuel, technology, overtime, office space, and training have risen sharply. They said local support and asset forfeiture help, but the revenue is uneven and unpredictable, and they asked the legislature to consider adding about $1 million per year in state support, with oversight from the Justice Cabinet or Office of Drug Control Policy. They also emphasized that if meth labs return, many agencies would need new training and equipment because those capabilities have largely expired or been scaled back. Members asked about possible statutory barriers, coordination across counties and states, the source of drugs, and how seized cash is handled. The task forces said coordination with federal, state, and other local agencies is generally strong, but money remains the main obstacle to broader operations. They explained that seized cash is held as evidence and, after court proceedings, may be awarded back to task forces or split under statute, with 15% going to the Commonwealth’s attorney and 85% to law enforcement. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the briefing.

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• The governor's budget for the California Community Colleges system proposes to The governor's budget
• The 2024 Budget Act did. So the governor's budget is just presenting...
• That was in the 2024 Budget Act.
• And budget issues.
• Chancellor's budget, the Chancellor's Office budget.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Chair O'Driscoll said this is oftentimes built into budgets and is done on a biannual basis.
• Chair O'Driscoll said this is oftentimes built into budgets and is done on a biannual basis.
• <00:57:27.000> of task force on long-term stability of task force on long-term stability of
• They budget for that roof.
• <01:25:23.639> for<01:25:23.880> that<01:25:24.000> roof budget for that roof budget

Bills: HF1865, HF2014, HF2028

Keywords: mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements

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• As such, exploring innovative solutions to stabilize funding and offer more flexibility for our local
• As you know, and you know well that I know, when school districts form their budgets, they base it on
• I know this is an issue that our Chair of the Budget Subcommittee has focused on.
• I think the conversation needs to be, you know, and there is something in the budget to provide some
• I still see you as my budget chair always. Thank you for bringing this very important bill forward.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a lengthy agenda of education-related bills, with quorum established at the start and several measures taken up on consent or special order. The committee also announced that AB 1644, AB 2362, and later AB 2197 were pulled from the hearing. Members reminded the public of hearing rules and limited testimony to two witnesses each in support and opposition. AB 2651, by Assemblymember Bonta, would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd-immunity thresholds. Supporters, including physicians, the California State PTA, public health groups, and school employee organizations, argued that families need timely, school-specific information to protect children and vulnerable community members. Opponents raised concerns about privacy, stigma, and whether school-level snapshots could be misleading. The bill passed the committee 5-1 and later 7-1 on the roll call. AB 2509, by Assemblymember Schultz, would allow districts to use a five-year rolling average for ADA funding calculations; supporters said it would stabilize funding amid attendance declines, while one member noted concerns about masking long-term enrollment problems. It passed 5-1 and later 7-2. The committee also approved AB 2430, which would expand after-school access, especially for high school students, improve funding and transparency, and create a work group on program quality. Testimony emphasized the value of expanded learning for youth development and working families, and members discussed the need to address middle school access as well. AB 2526, focused on special education funding, would expand the low-incidence fund to include students qualifying for the California alternate assessment; supporters said it would better align funding with student need, while some concerns remained about over-identification. AB 2325, the Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Act, would create a grant program to build bilingual teacher pipelines through partnerships among schools, community colleges, and universities; it received strong support and passed unanimously. AB 2460, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin for Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez, would update school mental-health referral protocols to address trauma related to immigration enforcement; it also passed unanimously. AB 2404, which sought to require Central Valley representation on several governor-appointed bodies, drew debate over geographic representation and board composition and ultimately failed on a 2-5 vote.