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• Are there questions to begin with?
• Are there questions to begin very much. Are there questions to begin with?
• we begin with the testimony? we begin with the testimony?
• Has it report um was dated January 2025.
• Shall I begin my opening comments, Madam Chair?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The information dates are ranging from October to the year of 2028, and so this bill would take a Effect
• Could you just repeat the beginning? I don't think I understood the question. That's okay.
• The course and the date and the date and the date because we're going to be philosophically—I'm never
• So my question for you is, with your bill and the date of the current implementation—which I think is
• So even if you keep it at the July date, the implementation is not going to jump ahead of the federal

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• <00:02:32.959> our We are going to um begin our We are going to um begin our presentation<
• may begin. may begin. >> Sure.<00:03:55.680> Absolutely.
• we've seen through what date? we've seen through what date?
• like to begin, introduce yourself. like to begin, introduce yourself.
• yourself and then you can begin. yourself and then you can begin.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I would like to begin this committee with a prayer.
• The beginning of the disaster.
• I'll begin on slide number two.
• On the timeline are a few key dates.
• I cannot begin to estimate... ...even begin to think I'm smart enough to estimate how many lives those

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It is dated 4/7/25 at 3:46 p.m.
• So, uh we'll begin with conversation.
• That's the dated 47:25 at 3:46 p.m.
• Beginning on committee this session.
• <00:19:24.720> for This extends the expiration date for This extends the expiration date for

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• The two-page Warner Amendment dated February 10, 2026, at 2:33 p.m. will be adopted.
• effective date, which takes place 90 days after the legislature sine die for the year.
• I also move the four-page Warner amendment dated February 10th, 2026, at 2:22 p.m. be adopted.
• I also move the six-page Angius amendment dated February 9th, 2026, 6:02 p.m., be adopted.
• I also move the two-page Werner amendment dated February 9, 2026, at 4:16 p.m. be adopted.

Bills: SB1086, SB1193, SB1318, SB1345, SB1346, SB1451, SB1496, SB1611, SB1630, SB1631, SB1632, SB1672

Keywords: reimbursement, healthcare, laboratory services, noncontracting providers, Arizona health care cost containment, personal identifying information, PII, privacy, confidential records, public records exemption, commercial disclosure, data privacy, licensure, certification, health professions, health care licensing, Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS, emergency medical care technician, EMCT

Summary: The committee first approved the February 4 minutes and then heard Senate Bill 1086, which would require AHCCCS contractors to reimburse non-contracting providers for certain laboratory services when a member was referred by a contracting provider, and would bar prior authorization for diagnostic services and retaliation tied to such referrals. AHCCCS testified neutral but warned the prior-authorization ban could increase utilization and create fiscal and federal compliance concerns. The committee adopted the Warner amendment limiting non-contracting reimbursement to no more than contracting-provider rates, then passed SB 1086 as amended on a 4-2 vote. The committee next took up Senate Bill 1611, an emergency measure to require AHCCCS to contract with an administrative services organization for program integrity and case management functions for the American Indian Health Plan, while keeping AHCCCS ultimately responsible. The chair’s amendment expanded the ASO’s duties to include provider support, quality improvement, and data analytics, removed AHCCCS claims payment authority, added more tribal observers, and exempted IHS and tribal facilities. Testimony strongly supported reforming the system after fraud and overcorrection harmed Native members and providers, but AHCCCS raised concerns about the fast timeline, possible duplication of fraud-fighting functions, and the need for 45 days of tribal consultation. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1611 as amended on a 5-2 vote. Senate Bill 1630 would create a Medicaid-funded home and community-based services program for adults with serious mental illness, capped initially at 250 members under the Angius amendment, with semiannual reporting and a process for future expansion only if costs are reduced or neutral. Supporters said the bill would help the sickest SMI patients avoid repeated hospitalizations, jail, and homelessness, and could save the state general fund by shifting costs to federal Medicaid funding; AHCCCS was neutral and said it was finalizing the fiscal estimate. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1630 unanimously. The committee also passed SB 1193, protecting emergency medical care technician personal information from disclosure; SB 1318, repealing an outdated state dense-breast notification requirement to align with FDA language; and SB 1345, restricting anonymous complaints against health care institutions, though AHCCCS warned that federal law may still require investigation of complaints from any source and that the bill could reduce reporting and invite litigation.

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• Thank you, and I'm sorry I didn't hear the beginning of Senator Bradley's question, so I just want to
• So that's the goal with this amendment. ...where do those begin?
• And it would create a public record exemption for a home address, telephone number, date of birth, for
• And it would create a public record exemption for a home address, telephone number, date of birth, for
• That is the amendment that establishes the dates beginning July 1, 2026.

Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees in a single vote, then took up a series of bills, most of them reported favorably. The early debate centered on SB 208, a land-use bill by Sen. McLean that would require development fees to reflect review costs and create more objective compatibility standards for residential development denials. An amendment adding housing-related provisions, including an OPAGA study of urban development boundaries, drew extended discussion over the Everglades and local control; it was adopted, while a late-filed amendment on rural boundaries was withdrawn. The bill was then reported favorably after supporters and opponents, including Miami-Dade and housing groups, weighed in. The committee also favorably reported SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments adding conservation, wildlife corridor, and Everglades-related protections, with one amendment specifically preserving stronger protections in counties covered by the Northern Everglades/Indian River Lagoon plan. Several criminal justice and public records measures also advanced. SB 436 would add resisting an officer with violence as a qualifying prior offense for battery enhancement and include certain felony battery offenses in prison release reoffender status. SB 830 would extend public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. SB 990 would authorize protected cell captive insurers in Florida. SB 600, on bail bonds, drew the most debate: an amendment by Sen. Rouson preserved the current treatment of charitable bail organizations’ deposits, with supporters arguing nonprofits help low-income defendants and critics saying the bill should distinguish commercial and nonprofit bonding; the amendment was adopted and the bill reported favorably. SB 914 on dry needling and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment also passed, the latter with an amendment removing a 10% markup requirement for buyback provisions. The committee then moved through a large education and health agenda. SB 1504 would let high school students who complete an insurance/personal finance elective qualify later for a customer service representative license. SB 1718 would expand educator preparation and temporary certification options. SB 7038 was a broad education package covering tuition waivers for Florida State Guard members, residency rules, consumer protections, dual enrollment, grading, and college funding; amendments clarified workforce licensure and exempted certain dental training from new licensure rules. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine added definitions and restrictions for cellular/tissue-based products. SB 1138 on qualified contractors created a pre-application review program for certain local governments, with historic-preservation carveouts. SB 186 on student health and safety required seizure-training and action plans in schools, and SB 560 on child welfare streamlined psychotropic-medication procedures for children in state care while adding youth advisory meetings and insurance-data review. SB 902, a broad Department of Health bill, addressed medical marijuana facility setbacks, practitioner discipline, autism microcredentials, marriage and family therapy licensure, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and family home health aide delegation; it passed after two amendments. Finally, SB 218 on land-use regulations limited hurricane-recovery restrictions to affected counties, SB 1002 expanded child-neglect definitions tied to parental drug abuse, SB 1474 tightened biosolids land-application rules, SB 1708 eased out-of-state veterinary licensure by endorsement, and SB 314 established a Florida regulatory framework for payment stablecoins aligned with federal law. Most measures were reported favorably by committee vote after brief testimony or no debate.

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• reasons begin on page eight of the bill. reasons begin on page eight of the bill.
• And so, um, we are scheduled to begin racing this fall.
• I believe the first race dates might start in October.
• I believe the first race dates might start in October.
• I believe the first race dates might start in October.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• Um, if you would please rise and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance before we begin. Thank you.
• The bill overall has a 2-year effective date to give time for implementation.
• about say was uh one of the reasons also about the<00:09:49.680> extended<00:09:50.240> date
• > is<00:09:51.360> the<00:09:51.600> fact<00:09:51.760> that the extended date
• ,<00:10:09.519> these<00:10:09.839> are as I said in the beginning, these are as I

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And then, throughout this plan, it gives some dates.
• And 6.10 is the requirement for sale, and it says beginning 90 days after the commissioner approves the
• Chair and committee members, we'd be happy to talk about the report at a future date if you'd like, but
• if you'd like but otherwise future date if you'd like but otherwise I'll<00:13:04.600> just<00
• Hopefully this is just the beginning of an important conversation that this committee can keep having

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As I mentioned at the beginning, we're in the process of making substantial adjustments to the hotline
• but essentially it's that we follow up six months after the most far-out corrective action plan due date
• , or a team... ...after the most far-out corrective action plan due date or 18 months, whichever one
• The challenges within OPRIS have led agency management to begin pursuing a new asset management system
• risk report, and our physical asset inspections, all to ensure that records are accurate and up to date

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Audits met on June 17 for informational presentations. The Department of Administrative Services, through Chief Audit Executive Eli Ritchie, gave an overview of statewide internal audit requirements and the fiscal year 2025 report. He explained the difference between internal and external audit, described Oregon’s statutory and rule-based internal audit structure, and reported that 30 agencies had internal audit functions, with most meeting required standards. He said 73 audits and 49 advisory/consulting engagements were completed statewide, with strong compliance overall, though a few agencies were rebuilding audit committees after vacancies. No committee questions were raised after the presentation. The Secretary of State’s Audits Division then presented its Government Waste Hotline annual report. Director Steve Bergman and audit manager Olivia Rekhed described changes made to align the hotline with statute, including renaming it the Government Waste Hotline, creating a review panel, improving anonymity protections, removing fraud reporting from the hotline’s scope, and adjusting reporting timelines. They said hotline volume increased modestly in 2025, most reports were referred elsewhere or closed for insufficient evidence, and two reports were substantiated, including questioned costs of about $856 for personal use of a state vehicle and about $2.9 million tied to the Preschool Promise program. Committee members asked about hotline staffing, cost, anonymity, and follow-up on findings; staff said the hotline is lightly resourced, uses a contracted intake service, and referrals or recommendations are followed up through management letters and later reviews. The committee also heard an audit of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s safety inspections and asset tracking. The Secretary of State’s office reported that OPRD had not consistently conducted or documented quarterly OSHA safety inspections and had incomplete asset records, including missing acquisition dates and costs for many assets. The audit made eight recommendations covering safety inspection policies, asset management guidance, tagging, reconciliations, disposition controls, training, and a new asset management system; OPRD agreed to all recommendations. OPRD officials said they had already begun training staff, improving inspection procedures, and working toward a replacement asset system, while noting operational challenges from a large, dispersed park system and manual processes. Committee members asked about what kinds of assets are tracked, how tagging works, whether items were actually being lost, and how much tracking is necessary for low-value tools; OPRD said the main issue was inconsistent classification and documentation rather than widespread loss. The meeting ended with no votes or formal actions taken.

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• Chair's recommendation will be to pass with an amendment to defer the effective date to July 1, 2050.
• And we will also defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. Any discussion?
• And we will also defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. Any discussion?
• And we will also defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. Any discussion?
• I'd like to continue the conversation on this to pass with an amendment to defer the effective date to

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first considered three gubernatorial nominations. GM510, Faith Tui Pulotu to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, received strong support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, though the nominee was not present online. GM614, Mark Gordon to the Environmental Advisory Council, also drew unanimous support from state and private testifiers; Gordon described his environmental health and safety background and said he could commit the time needed. GM696, James Falconer to the Advisory Board on Pesticides, was supported by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau; Falconer discussed his long experience in coffee and sugar, including work responding to coffee leaf rust and the need for timely pesticide tools. All three nominations were recommended for advise and consent and were adopted by four-member votes. The committee then heard several agriculture bills. HB 1603 HD1 would allow the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to extend agricultural park leases without the current county-population restriction; supporters called it an equity measure and asked that it apply to all ag park leases, while the department gave standard testimony. HB 1707 HD1 would create a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program; supporters said transportation is a major production cost and suggested amendments to define “necessary supplies” and explicitly include honey. HB 2155 HD1 would establish an agricultural statistics program, with supporters emphasizing the need for better data to guide planning. HB 2594 HD1 would direct a study on insurance coverage for small producers, which supporters linked to recent storm damage and the lack of tailored insurance products. HB 2595 HD1 would create a regional agricultural feasibility and food systems production working group; supporters said it should consider markets as well as crop suitability and regional conditions. Members asked questions about lease competition, transportation reimbursement amounts and anti-double-dipping safeguards, the usefulness of agricultural data, and whether state or federal insurance models could be used as templates. Testifiers generally said the bills would help reduce costs, improve planning, and support small and neighbor-island producers, while noting that implementation details and funding levels would need further work. The committee then voted to pass all five bills with amendments, generally including a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050, and in the case of HB 1707, the committee adopted the suggested amendments to define necessary supplies and add honey to the covered commodities.

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• So we're developing those standards, but the work to date is nascent, sir. General?
• So what's the date?
• What's the date? Senator, similar answer.
• It was for you to actually perform by a date certain. Lieutenant General Borg-Schulte.
• And we we sure want them to know that, but you're the beginning of it.

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• We're going to begin with Senator Wiklund, Senate File 4531.
• <00:54:33.360> of Now, it is 5 years from the date of Now, it is 5 years from the date of
• Backus has two dates that need some updating. Um, Mr.
• <01:35:41.120> of purchase or sale at a future date of purchase or sale at a future date of
• So it sounds after the effective date.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And before we begin going through details, I'll note that Senate Counsel Lexy Stangle has prepared an
• Lines 2.28 to 3.1 remove blank effective dates.
• <00:14:07.920> uh front of me is dated at 10:43 p.m. uh front of me is dated at 10:43 p.m.
• Other agencies begin on line 64657 with the Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• 00:37:54.280> 64657 begin on line 64657 begin on line 64657 with<00:37:57.560> the<00:37

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• Applies to taxable years beginning December 31, 2026, and sunsets on December 31, 2035.
• <00:15:25.680> 31st, taxable years beginning December 31st, taxable years beginning December
• This already has a defective date, so that's the only amendment and we'll move this forward.
• This already has a defective date, so that's the only amendment and we'll move this forward.
• And the date is already effective, so with that we'll move this forward. Members, any discussion?

Bills: HB1986, HB1694, HB1695, HB2030, HB1673

Keywords: clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean vehicles

Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard testimony on three measures related to cleaner fuels. On HB 1986, which would require the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for a clean fuel standard by January 1, 2028 and include reporting and public informational sessions, testimony was largely supportive from state commissions, fuel companies, airlines, and other industry and advocacy groups. Supporters said the bill would create a long-term framework for reducing emissions and developing cleaner fuels in Hawaii. Opposition came from Energy Justice Network, which argued that so-called clean fuels are not carbon-free, would be costly, and could delay a needed transition to electrification. The department later said it was monitoring the bill and was concerned about costs. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1694, a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit bill that would provide a per-gallon credit for SAF, cap annual credits at $20 million, require reporting, and sunset in 2035. The Department of Taxation testified on administration, while the Department of Transportation said it supported the measure as a short-term strategy to jump-start SAF until the clean fuel standard ramps up. Airlines, fuel companies, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and others supported the bill, saying it would send a market signal, help close the cost gap with conventional jet fuel, and encourage local production and investment. Opponents, including Energy Justice Network, Life of the Land, and Ted Metros, argued the bill would be expensive, could lock in a transitional fuel system, and would not produce enough fuel to meet demand. Committee members asked about the likely impact and the share of total fuel demand the credit could support; DOT said the supported gallons would be only a very small percentage of annual demand and that the credit was intended to work alongside the future clean fuel standard. Finally, the committee took up HB 1695 HD1 on renewable fuel, which expands the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was again mixed but generally supportive from the Department of Transportation, Department of Taxation, Island Energy Services, airlines, the Tax Foundation, Pana Pacific, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau. Supporters said the measure would encourage local feedstock production, create agricultural opportunities, and help attract investment in renewable fuels. Pana Pacific requested an amendment to explicitly include camelina in the definition of renewable feedstocks. Opponents, including Energy Justice Network and Life of the Land, repeated concerns about cost, imported feedstocks, and the risk of undermining full electrification goals. The hearing transcript does not show any vote or final committee action on HB 1694 or HB 1695 HD1.

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• LET'S GO AHEAD AND BEGIN WITH SENATE BILL 644 WITH RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
• BEGINNING JULY 1st AS WE INDICATE HERE THE PLAN MUST BE RECEIVED BY OUR AGENCY FOR ANY LICENSE RENEWAL
• AS I MENTIONED AS I BEGIN THIS CONVERSATION WE HAD A LOT OF ROLE UPDATES WE HAD TO DO SO THIS IS ONE
• SO HERE ARE SOME DATES WE DID WITH PROVIDER ENGAGEMENTS BRING PEOPLE IN HAVING PHONE CALL WITH FOLKS
• TO DATE WE HAVE THREE CERTIFICATION COURSES THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Is this begins for the taxable year.
• applies to tax years beginning on or after that date.
• President, is the effective date. This all takes effect on July 1st, 2026.
• <01:33:03.480> This President is the effective date.
• This President is the effective date.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• You can begin. Mr. Chairman, committee members, thank you very much.
• You may begin. Good afternoon. Chairman Caprileon, Vice-Chairman Blank.
• I've been involved since the beginning of the U.
• You may begin. It's fiscal policy for Texas 2036.
• Thank you sir, you may begin. Afternoon, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Vice Chairman.

Bills: HB150, HB869, HB876, HB 1043, HB1494, HB1522, HB150

Keywords: cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare

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• Chairman and members of committee, I'll begin with that.
• So as of date, is there revenue being generated with this? Mr.
• That is scheduled to begin the end of this month.
• But we begin with the bigger view of everybody having an office.
• But we begin with the bigger view of everybody having an office.

Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.