Bills: HSB314 , HSB622 , HSB623 , HSB694 , HSB696 , HSB729 , HSB739 , HF2438

Committee: Joint Health and Human Services

Keywords: medical release, incapacitated, terminal illness, serious medical condition, parole, risk assessment, victim impact statement, supervision, care facility, Iowa, health services, human services, aging, disability, volunteer services, behavioral health, districts, Iowa Department of Health, service delivery, administrative services

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• HB 2140 will improve the effectiveness of the review committee and contribute to better maternal health
• but it's ensuring that we have an additional set of two doulas, one that is more focused on rural health
• outcomes, and one that has more experience in urban health; I think it's really important.
• It will bring a balance, and again, we have such a pervasive issue with maternal health.
• We know that many of the maternal mortalities that happen in our state occur after the... family leaves

Bills: HB2140 , HB2610 , HB3121 , HB3339

Committee: House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Keywords: maternal health, mortality review, health committee, obstetrics, public health, Medicaid, cancer treatment, healthcare reimbursement, physical therapy, dental services, protheses, compression garments, mortality, morbidity, doula services, disparities, Black women, maternal mortality, health disparities, socioeconomic status

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• McCormick, state your name. I'm James McCormick.
• But I think the permit comes through the state.
• with state law, Without getting the permission in accordance with state law and parish ordinance, the
• It's many districts throughout this state.
• We got federal money for rental relief programs.

Bills: HR217 , HB66 , HB204 , HB208 , HB326 , HB472 , HB483 , HB484 , HB793 , HB1051 , HB1080 , HB1087 , HB1111 , HB1215 , SB78 , SB148

Committee: House Municipal

Keywords: rent stabilization, affordable housing, cost burdened, Louisiana housing, housing policy, emergency rental protections, Alexandria, municipal ordinances, administrative adjudication, code enforcement, housing violations, building codes, zoning, nuisance ordinances, vegetation ordinances, sewerage, drainage, licensing, permits, local government

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• It stands for the Council on State Taxation.
• COST and the Tax Foundation both do grading of different states' tax policies.
• And basically, we happen to be losing a lot of our graduates to other states.
• Nick Conglar with the Louisiana State Law Institute submitted a white card.
• Senator Kathy saw this, and he said, well, why don't we do it for the whole state?

Bills: HR118 , HB1120 , SCR11 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB180 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, tobacco tax, excise tax, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, public health, FDA, risk-proportionate, tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, SB 73, Act 10, Act No. 774 of 2024

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• And as you know, I'm Charlotte Mena, State Representative from the 29th District.
• require that the retrospective rating programs we have several of those in the state and I think it's
• Thank you. ...they would not be able to take part of the health care benefit.
• We close 50 to 60,000 appeals cases a year that are referred by more than 40 state agencies.
• Like many state programs, Washington's workers' compensation system serves as a vital safety net for

Bills: HB2188 , HB2563 , HB1571 , HB2144 , HB2191 , HB2218 , HB2243 , HB2372

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: transparency, industrial insurance, insurance rate increases, financial disclosure, regulatory oversight, unemployment, electronic notices, compensation, digital communication, order processing, workers' compensation, occupational disease, firefighters, fire investigators, law enforcement officers, first responders, heart disease, cardiac conditions, respiratory disease, cancer presumption

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• Health Committee Meeting Wednesday, March 5th The meeting is called to order by M. Alberton.
• Postpartum depression is a mental health...
• Postpartum depression is a mental health disorder that is damaging to the mother's health.
• and long-term mental health needs, as well as... ...long-term mental health needs, as well as the damaging
• Any state that has a farm agent is already doing the right thing.

Bills: HB330 , HB336 , HB322 , HB346

Committee: House Health

Keywords: lead ban, plumbing codes, lead-free, public health, environmental management, respiratory therapy, interstate compact, licensing, military service members, healthcare access, regulation, postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials

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• lives in states that have raised the age of medical majority to 18.
• There are... mental health provider.
• I am a licensed social worker in the state of Alabama, and I live in District 15.
• And then as far as the age issue, you know, I would say most states are either 18 or 19.
• , so I think it’s a great for your health, so I think it’s a great bill.

Bills: SB58 , SB101 , SB102

Committee: Senate Children and Youth Health

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

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• The program, And it said it was shown in their state to be very cost effective.
• First, your earlier question there: more than a dozen states have similar grant programs.
• We were the first northern and cold-weather state in the country to pass a program.
• The most mature programs in the country are in Gulf Coast states.
• The state of Alabama was mentioned earlier. They have the oldest and largest program today.

Bills: HF4881 , HF4867 , HF4422 , HF4223

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value

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• The state covers it, and I don't know on this bill.
• out of state.
• So, essentially, if you're based in the state of Oklahoma permanently, if you operate from the state
• And if someone's not registered in the state of Oklahoma but based in the state of Oklahoma, prior to
• I just want to see if other states are doing this.

Bills: SB1312 , SB1323 , SB1599 , SB1863 , SB1932 , SB1950 , SB1956 , SB1958 , SB1966 , SB1970 , SB2052

Committee: Senate Aeronautics and Transportation

Keywords: vehicle registration, automatic payments, Service Oklahoma, taxes, motor vehicle, prepayment program, memorial designation, highway, Sheriff Marty Grisham, transportation, Oklahoma Statutes, memorial bridge, dedication, Oklahoma, commemoration, memorial highway, road designation, John Skelley, motor carrier, administrative hearing

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• they asked me to carry this bill that I have a history of leading nonprofit organizations here in the state
• My name is Jandrick, and I'm here to speak on behalf of myself, as well as all the laborers in the state
• work, and let us develop our skills to sell our services in a free and fair market and improve the state
• We can't get good health insurance. The families that depend on us ain't done nothing wrong.
• We can't get good health insurance. The families that depend on us ain't done nothing wrong.

Bills: S1080 , S1112 , S1324 , S1338 , S1582 , S1672

Committee: Senate Commerce and Tourism

Keywords: traffic safety, school zones, speed detection systems, license plate recognition, yellow signal timing, data privacy, municipal powers, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce, limited liability companies, corporations, principal office, registered agent, Florida Statutes, charitable giving, endowment agreements, donor restrictions

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• I love all the grow-your-own programs that we have in the state.
• State Grant programs but eligibility for State Grant programs but it<01:20:16.679><c> clarifies</c><
• But each state has different requirements for their Grow Your Own programs.
• A couple other programs that are a little bit different are the hiring bonuses, and that’s a state program
• A couple other programs that are a little bit different are the hiring bonuses, and that’s a state program

Bills: HF846 , HF1538 , HF1959

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district

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• We can't do anything unless there becomes a major health department, and the health department can go
• We can't do anything unless there becomes a major health department, and the health department can go
• in and only clean up the health hazard, not the property. ...in and only clean up the health hazard,
• The bill specifically states local, state, or federal law enforcement officers.
• Go ahead, state your name.

Bills: SB1067 , SB1234 , SB1285 , SB1295 , SB1392 , SB1413 , SB1436 , SB1470 , SB1476 , SB1489 , SB1512 , SB1535 , SB1540 , SB1556 , SB1568 , SB1569 , SB1570 , SB1573 , SB1585 , SB1609 , SB1627 , SB1634 , SB1635 , SB1644 , SB1647 , SB1648 , SB1650 , SB1653 , SB1654 , SB1655 , SB1656 , SB1657 , SB1658 , SB1661 , SB1662 , SB1664 , SB1666 , SB1667 , SB1669 , SB1709 , SB1720 , SB1723 , SB1725 , SB1743 , SB1746 , SB1748 , SB1755 , SB1786 , SB1820 , SB1822 , SB1829 , SCR1027 , SCR1040 , SCR1048

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: tax lien, property tax lien, real property tax lien, foreclosure, right of redemption, redeem, excess proceeds, county abatement lien, abatement lien, lien priority, assessment lien, easement, county treasurer, certificate of purchase, tax delinquency, delinquent property taxes, property owner equity, judgment foreclosure, title report, Arizona Revised Statutes

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• And we have terrorist cells In all 50 states.
• Guarantee you they're state operators in the state of Oklahoma who work for the Iranian regime.
• I am legally here in the state of Oklahoma.
• Had a gentleman who moved in from out of state.
• His former state allows self-certification.

Bills: HB1016 , HB1453 , HB1992 , HB2015 , HB2940 , HB2959 , HB2997 , HB3037 , HB3045 , HB3053 , HB3087 , HB3267 , HB3301 , HB3453 , HB3495 , HB3521 , HB3581 , HB3584 , HB3586 , HB3587 , HB3662 , HB3691 , HB3695 , HB3697 , HB3742 , HB3743 , HB3845 , HB4058 , HB4125 , HB4198 , HB4227 , HB4425

Committee: House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Keywords: minors, content creation, trust account, compensation, civil action, digital content, Oklahoma statutes, foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, motor vehicles, towing services, combination vehicles, wrecker fees, possessory lien, landlord

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• There is already a series of These linked programs in existence in state governments, some of them serve
• These linked programs are for small businesses.
• that pays kids' tuition, with this type of program that we're going to be one step closer to the state
• These are not new state dollars; this bill doesn't have a fiscal impact.
• It doesn't become the Oklahoma State taxpayers' building.

Bills: HB1590 , HB1242 , HB3818 , HB4305

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

Bills: HSB679 , HF2122 , HSB646 , HSB610 , HSB683 , HSB681 , HF2124 , HSB607 , HSB682 , HSB714 , HF2003

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: HSB679, HF 2508, Iowa education, extracurricular activities, interscholastic athletics, noncontact period, dead period, student-athlete, coaches, teachers, directors, high school students, school activities, athletic association, band, show choir, theater, dance team, cheerleading, spring break

Bills: HSB314 , SF304 , HF708 , HSB500 , HSB501 , HSB502 , HSB503 , HSB504 , HSB505 , HSB506

Committee: Joint Health and Human Services

Keywords: medical release, incapacitated, terminal illness, serious medical condition, parole, risk assessment, victim impact statement, supervision, care facility, Iowa, minors, medical consent, healthcare services, sexually transmitted infections, privacy, youth healthcare, healthcare decisions, palliative care, hospice care, life-sustaining procedures

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• </c><00:45:35.079><c> of</c> fourth largest city in the state of fourth largest city in the state of
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Bills: HF458 , HF459 , HF461 , HF449 , HF450 , HF965 , HF1280 , HF612 , HF615 , HF616 , HF622 , HF650 , HF651 , HF1045 , HF972 , HF851 , HF644 , HF1050

Committee: House Capital Investment

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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• While most states are finally seeing overdose deaths decline, New Mexico is one of only three states
• When funding systems, To how the funding decisions at the state level are made.
• So I know how to ask for it, how it's allocated through state federal allocations.
• In the fiscal impact report, it states that $18.4 million was allocated toward federal and state funding
• But if we take a step back, we're trying to look at this comprehensively for the entire state.

Bills: SB238 , HJR1 , SM21 , SM22 , SB238 , HJR1 , SM21 , SM22

Committees: Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone

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• So the state could appropriate, if it wanted to, money and let the grant program identify which ones
• could put in state funds for the Class 1.
• Many other states have short-line grant programs.
• Many other states such as Louisiana, Kansas, Virginia, and Alabama have similar programs that are out
• impact from that program.

Bills: SB682 , SB1013 , SB1369 , SB1422 , SB2001 , SB2080 , SB2366 , SB2705 , SB2841

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on transportation infrastructure, public safety, and local commemorations. SB 2841 would clarify the overweight corridor designation for the Port of Brownsville so all three statutorily approved bridges are treated uniformly for northbound and southbound overweight traffic; the Port of Brownsville testified in support, and the bill was left pending. SB 39 would restore the commercial motor vehicle “admission rule” framework in collision cases; Senator Birdwell explained the committee substitute, and the bill was later reported favorably. The committee also heard and later advanced SB 682, SB 1369, and SB 1422, which rename stretches of highway or a bridge in honor of fallen firefighters and military service members, with no opposition testimony and all left pending before final votes. The committee also heard SB 2366, which would create a grant program for short-line railroad projects through rural rail transportation districts for track, bridge, capacity, and restoration work. Senator Hughes and several witnesses from rural rail districts and rail advocacy groups supported the bill, while TxDOT explained current rail funding is limited and that the bill would be the first such grant program for Class 3 short lines; members discussed that the bill would need a floor amendment because state funds cannot be paid directly to railroads. SB 1013 would expand crosswalk protections under the Lisa Torrey-Smith Act to include certain driveway curb cuts along sidewalks; it was supported by the author and left pending before later being reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 2080, which would modernize port and navigation district rules by easing records and procurement requirements, exempting certain security and cybersecurity discussions from recording, and expanding some operational authority. Port Houston and the Texas Ports Association supported the bill, while the City of Corpus Christi raised concerns that the language could expand port economic-development authority beyond navigation purposes and affect local tax bases; the Port of Galveston also noted concerns about the filed version but supported the bill as presented, and the committee substitute was later reported favorably. SB 2001 would create specialty license plates and related parking/toll benefits for permanently disabled peace officers; SB 2705 would codify registration exemptions for certain farm equipment and some specialty plates. Both were supported by witnesses, adopted with committee substitutes where applicable, and reported favorably. Final votes on the reported bills were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, and the committee recessed after leaving some motions open briefly.

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• Our state has many different agencies and programs that are dedicated to the state of health for children
• Our state has many different agencies and programs that are dedicated to supporting and improving the
• In addition to the dedicated current state of the behavioral health landscape.
• The TANF program is a federal program that provides block grants to states to issue temporary monthly
• Washington state has a solid record of wanting to invest in quality early learning programming.

Bills: HB2429 , HB2171 , HB2314 , HB2364 , HB2415

Committee: House Early Learning & Human Services

Keywords: behavioral health, youth support, mental health services, children's health, support services, foster youth, child welfare, education, mental health, dental care, habilitation centers, residential services, healthcare access, patient rights, poverty, task force, legislative, executive, social programs, fatalities