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• They do it well and they do it collaboratively.
• We also work weekends as well.
• And so I know that area very well.
• Well, Mr.
• Well, Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Well, it is a factor outside our control.
• And rate compression as well, you know.
• So there's some things to consider there as well.
• Well, to me it it suggests two things.
• Well, first, thank you for your service.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So I have local experience and background as well.
• Well, I think, you know, obviously it's going to take away the ability for Well, I think, you know, obviously
• So I encourage the committee to look at that as well for first response. Time.
• Okay, well, hearing and seeing no one else, I'd like to thank our co-chair, Mr.
• Okay, well, hearing and seeing no one else, I'd like to thank our co-chair, Mr.

Summary: The committee held a hearing on active and mass shootings in California, focusing on prevention, response, training, communications, and gaps in preparedness across law enforcement, schools, campuses, fire, EMS, and state agencies. Opening remarks emphasized the frequency and impact of gun violence, the need for faster coordinated response, and the importance of learning from recent tragedies such as the Stockton-area mass shooting described by Sheriff Patrick Withrow. The first panel included representatives from police, sheriff, and campus public safety agencies, who discussed incident command, interoperable communications, next-generation 911, threat assessment, emergency notification systems, and the value of joint drills and cross-agency planning. Witnesses also highlighted differences in training and authority across jurisdictions, especially for private university public safety departments versus public campus police. Campus representatives said they rely heavily on municipal law enforcement for armed response, while also using run-hide-fight protocols, text alerts, surveillance, and threat assessment teams. Members raised concerns about standardized training, after-action reviews, mental health resources, school resource officers, and whether campus safety plans and drills are sufficiently consistent or workable. Sheriff Withrow argued that early intervention and accountability are being weakened by well-intentioned laws, while other witnesses stressed prevention through relationships, diversion, and coordinated support services. The second panel from Cal OES, the Department of Education, POST, and EMSA described statewide systems and standards. Cal OES outlined its Reduce the Risk initiative, gun violence restraining orders, mutual aid, unified command, after-action reporting, and nonprofit security grants. The Department of Education explained California’s statutory school safety framework, annual safety plans, regulated armed assailant drills, and local flexibility, while acknowledging compliance gaps and the need for more mental health support. POST described the new requirement for 16 hours of standardized active shooter training for recruits and ongoing local training options. EMSA explained its role in medical response and terrorism training standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Well, I'll take one from each part of the bill.
• He can probably have handled this one as well.
• I'm biased, but I think the statistics bear that out as well.
• You can just plug it in, and it gives you the information.
• It's not only about measles; some other pathogens as well.

Bills: S1082, S1168, S1756, S1156, S1480

Keywords: provider disputes, health plan, dispute resolution, Medicare, Medicaid, healthcare regulation, background screening, athletic coaches, youth sports, criminal history, expungement, Florida statutes, medical freedom, vaccination, ivermectin, healthcare practitioner liability, immunization exemptions, ambulatory surgical centers, patient safety, licensure

Summary: The committee took up several health-related bills. SB 1082, on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program, was presented as a way to let providers and insurers use the federal independent dispute resolution process for emergency out-of-network claims under state-regulated commercial plans. A late-filed amendment clarified when providers and health plans could access the state program, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1168, which would centralize background screening clearinghouse functions at the Agency for Health Care Administration, also passed as amended after an amendment requiring sealed and expunged records to be included in screenings for qualified entities. Supporters said centralization would improve turnaround times, reduce duplication, and save costs; the sponsor said the bill also addresses coaches’ background screening language from last session. The committee then approved SB 1156, which moves ambulatory surgery center regulation out of the hospital-focused chapter of law into a standalone section, and SB 1480, as amended by a strike-all, which would grandfather certain temporary certificate holders practicing in areas of critical need if federal designation changes affect those areas. Testimony on SB 1480 emphasized continuity of care for patients in underserved communities, and the bill was reported favorably. The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would require state-approved educational materials on childhood vaccines, require practitioners to provide those materials and alternative schedules before vaccination, expand school immunization exemptions to include conscience-based objections, clarify that the Surgeon General cannot order vaccination during a public health emergency, and authorize pharmacists to provide ivermectin behind the counter without a prescription with written information and safeguards. The sponsor argued the bill strengthens parental choice and informed consent. Committee members raised concerns about vaccine-preventable disease risks, immunocompromised children, school outbreaks, and the impact of adding a new exemption. A Department of Health representative said the department would need to provide details on the history of exemption consultations and noted that removing the earlier consultation requirement had not been shown to increase outbreaks. The committee adopted a friendly amendment to give physicians the same liability protection as pharmacists for ivermectin dispensing, but rejected a substitute amendment that would have required a consultation for exemption requests. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed to the bill, with physicians, pediatric specialists, cancer advocates, parents of immunocompromised children, and public health groups warning that it would lower vaccination rates and endanger vulnerable Floridians. The bill remained pending after testimony, with the committee continuing to hear public comment.

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• But also GRT is holding up well.
• So this is where upper income folks do increasingly well, and lower income folks are not doing so Well
• That's my understanding as well. Okay.
• And in 25 it was 57.7 as well. Is that a mistake?
• Well, it can easily be connected.

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• So that is in the LFC recommendation as well.
• Well, that's included in the executive's $90 billion.
• Well, I appreciate that, Mr.
• Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Well, I want to take a moment to thank you all for funding us, right?

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• some assumptions off of surveys as well. some assumptions off of surveys as well.
• Well, and, Mr.
• >> Well, >> Well, >> Well, it's<02:08:46.239> answers.
• >> well it's available. >> well it's available.
• Well done in that regard. Um, you >> Okay. Well done in that regard.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Alright, well, howdy.
• Well, I guess I'll ask them. The answer is yes.
• Well, that's not as fun to give her a hard time on. That is true. Great.
• Well, congratulations on your first bill. Thank you so much.
• Yeah, very well done, members, any questions?

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• So I have to make a plug for that.
• A follow-up question is similar to privacy; I know the Chair mentioned this as well.
• Well, that's lovely, right? ...that's a bright shining star.
• Pell Grant recipients have increased by well over 100%.
• Also, in the Chair's opening comments, I want to uplift this as well.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Well, I appreciate that.
• Well, the three Lowest are on. Mr.
• I've got a couple of questions and we're doing really well on time.
• Well, it goes back to the point, Mr.
• Chair, I think B Well was sort of like air traffic control.

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• And since I think I did pretty well, I'm just going to waive close.
• Well, I'm sure you know that answer because you're the attorney.
• Well, this bill is more addressed to protecting those students.
• Chairman, yes, I read that as well in the Chairman, yes, I read that as well in the summary.
• In a place like Tallahassee, it could very well take months.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and took up a series of bills, beginning with PCS for HB 743 on social media use by minors. The sponsor said the bill would extend last session’s restrictions by requiring parental access to messages for minors ages 15 and 16 and allowing law enforcement access with a warrant or parental request. Members raised concerns about abuse situations and private communications, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at protecting children from grooming and trafficking. The PCS was supported in public testimony and passed 15-0. Members then approved HB 1161, which would let victims of altered sexual depictions or deepfakes demand removal of the content and pursue civil remedies if it is not taken down; an amendment clarified a definition tied to federal law, and the bill passed 14-0. The committee also passed local bills for Duval County (HB 4053) and Oviedo/Seminole County (HB 4031) creating special alcohol licensing exception areas, and HB 717, which increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places, with supporters from historic preservation and local government groups. The committee next approved HB 1035 on building permits for single-family dwellings, as amended, to extend permit validity around building code updates, speed approvals after emergencies, and create faster review timelines for smaller projects; members questioned possible loopholes and storm-related applications, while the home builders association supported the measure. It also passed PCS for HB 1219 on employment agreements, creating a framework for covered non-compete and garden leave agreements for higher-wage employees or those with access to confidential information; several members objected to its impact on workers and the marketplace, and the vote was 11-5. Additional favorable votes were taken on HB 799 regarding condominium alcohol licenses, HB 869 expanding underground utility contractors’ scope to include certain fire line work after a contested amendment and testimony from both utility and fire sprinkler groups, HB 1071 on alternative plan reviews and inspections, PCS for HB 981 on athlete representation and NIL compensation, and PCS for HB 801 on HVAC/mechanical contractors repairing and replacing certain pool heaters, both of which drew mixed testimony and debate over scope and safety. The final item introduced was HB 311 on repair of motorized wheelchairs, which the sponsor said would improve access to parts, tools, and independent repair options for users.

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• So thank you so much for this well earned accolade, and we just deeply appreciate you.
• Well, thank you, and I want to thank our colleagues.
• Well, thank you, members.
• I rise in support of AB 56 as well.
• Well colleagues water is California's most precious resource. Do I need to say that again?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We try to get stuff out as well.
• I just want to be prompt with your time since we have to talk about DHSCM as well.
• As well as we do.
• It's been a busy year for this group of people as well.
• And so we're working through and well on our way to this agency being very healthy.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So all that information is available to you as well. That's from your LFC staff.
• I never miss it on PBS, just putting a plug in for that.
• Madam Chair, as well.
• And so, you know, I think that everyone can take that as well.
• Well, four questions and they should be very quick answers.

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• And so the city of Albuquerque has a Vision Zero program as well.
• So, the fines can change based on what municipalities have as well.
• Well, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our presentation and our presenters.
• Well, I appreciate that, and I'll get with Francisco on that.
• Well, thank you. Really exciting stuff.

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• So they're looking for issues and, in fact, now that they can plug into the same database and as well
• Well, thank you, Madam Chair. Representative, it's great to have you on the dais today.
• This is about making sure that they have an opportunity to vote as well.
• Well, she's coming up. Brad Ashwell, All Voting is Local, waving in opposition.
• Well, OK, good. Karen Jarek, Heritage Action is a proponent.

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• Florida is well-positioned for the long-term.
• funding for the scholarship program for children and spouses of deceased and disabled veterans, as well
• Our proposed budget reflects a strong commitment to the health and well-being of Floridians across all
• I know there's also concerns about KATE funding as well, so in the spirit of continuing to work with
• And I'm glad to see this in Hillsborough County; shameless plug for my district.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• beloved, uh, and has dedicated his life to not only, uh, the state of Texas, but to his country as well
• Well deserved.
• Well. Greeting clerk, you may continue now.
• relating the establishment of grant program by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to plug
• abandoned and deteriorating water wells or for the Committee on Natural Resources.

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• very much beloved and has dedicated his life to not only the state of Texas but to his country as well
• Well-deserved John Sharpe's career is defined by decades of public service to not only his district,
• bringing the establishment of grant program by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to plug
• abandoned and deteriorating water wells. for the Committee on Natural Resources.
• rights of certain parties in connection with the performance of certain. tests on certain inactive wells

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• So they're plugged into services.
• Well, the other one is more admin.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Health and Human Services committees heard Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s biennium budget request, with testimony from HHSC leadership on the Hilo/Big Island region (HTH 212) and the Oahu region (HTH 215), plus discussion of capital improvement projects and systemwide partnerships. HHSC described its role as the rural healthcare safety net, serving a high share of Medicare, Medicaid/Quest, and uninsured patients, and said its costs are elevated by state employee fringe benefits, which it said are about 64% compared with roughly 30% in the private sector. HHSC also said pandemic-era federal aid, including relief funds and PPP loans totaling about $100 million, reduced the need for general fund support in prior years. For HTH 212, HHSC said its general fund request for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 was higher than the governor’s recommendation because of rising insurance, pharmaceutical, and contractor labor costs, and because it includes $13.2 million in FY 2026 and $2.3 million in FY 2027 for Epic electronic medical record implementation in East Hawaii. For HTH 215, HHSC said the requested general funds were aligned with the governor’s recommendation, in part because of increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for long-term care facilities under prior legislation. HHSC also said it was restoring a special fund ceiling so the region could spend its cash collections on operations. Members asked about the 64% fringe rate, and HHSC explained the difference was mainly due to defined-benefit pension and retiree health insurance costs, which private hospitals generally do not bear at the same level. Members also asked about the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, and HHSC said operations would be funded through the general fund corporation for the home when it opens, with management by Ohana Pacific, but no additional legislative operating funds were being requested at that time. Other questions focused on staffing and vacancies, including an abolished procurement position and an ongoing IT help desk recruitment need. HHSC highlighted several capital and partnership projects, including a $25 million state CIP request matched by $25 million from the Benioff family for the Benioff Health Center, an ER expansion and reconfiguration at Corner Community Hospital, and $7.5 million in each fiscal year for Kauai EMR capital funds to join the Epic platform. Testimony also described collaborations with Queen’s, the University of California San Francisco, Hawaii Pacific Health, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, the Department of Health, and the state hospital to improve specialty access, clinical trials, behavioral health, and patient placement across the system.