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• They meet the same standard as allied mental health counselors, marriage and family counselors, applied
• They meet the same standard as allied mental health counselors, marriage and family counselors, applied
• Smith University as a computer science engineer with a minor in marketing.
• Combined with this administration's hostility to science and HIV prevention, we simply cannot rely on
• I hold a master’s of science in clinical research from Washington University in St. Louis.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of health insurance and public health bills, with most speakers focused on expanding coverage for specific treatments and services. Bills discussed included H. 1187/S. 792 on rehabilitation counselors, H. 1173/S. 692 on patient navigation, S. 2600 on scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, S. 2599 on medically necessary treatment for port wine birthmarks, H. 1164 on licensed educational psychologists for child and adolescent mental health services, S. 754/H. 1254 on autism diagnosis and treatment by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, S. 714/H. 1137 on infectious disease response and coverage, and S. 791 on making nature a prescriptive therapeutic intervention. Speakers generally argued these bills would improve access, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and address gaps in current insurance reimbursement rules. Testimony in support emphasized personal stories and clinical evidence. Cancer patients and providers described the benefits of patient navigation and scalp cooling for dignity and quality of life during treatment. Boston Children’s Hospital staff and families said port wine birthmark treatment is medically necessary, can prevent complications, and should not be denied as cosmetic. Rehabilitation counselors and school psychologists argued their services are effective, cost-saving, and underused because they cannot bill insurance. Autism advocates said current insurance statutes are outdated because nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists already provide evaluations and should be recognized for reimbursement to avoid delays in early intervention. Public health and GLAD Law testimony supported stronger infectious disease coverage to remove barriers to testing, treatment, and PrEP access. The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 1172, a bill requiring insurance coverage for detransition-related care. Supporters said it would ensure coverage for medically necessary care for people who regret or reverse gender transition, while opponents argued it would legitimize anti-trans narratives or, conversely, that detransition care is needed because transition procedures can cause harm. The committee also heard strong support for S. 791 from advocates who described nature access as a health intervention that could help with trauma, anxiety, substance use recovery, and environmental justice, with claims that insurance coverage and reduced park fees would improve access. No votes were taken during the transcript, and the chair repeatedly thanked speakers and moved through the long list of public testimony.

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• The same rule would apply.
• we're trying to keep this to two apply we're trying to keep this to two minutes<00:35:14.800> so<
• Chair, members, this would apply statewide. This is not specific to Becker.
• Chair, members, this would apply statewide. This is not specific to Becker.
• of environmental science representatives of indivi<01:01:40.920> indigenous<01:01:41.480>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yes, we have applied for federal funding.
• Where we're really hurting there and where our students are applying for.
• Because right now, no tribes or pueblos get because they haven't applied for them.
• We did receive a federal grant, and we're applying for and traveling back is short on time.
• In addition to the state general funds, they also apply for Title VI funding.

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• Both relate to a computer science 1180H.
• <00:58:55.040> educator this computer science educator this computer science educator credential
• This first we have to apply first to the USDA.
• This first we have to apply first to the USDA.
• <01:21:59.760> to the program exist and we are applying to the program exist and we are applying

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first revisited HB 781, the cell phone bill, after previously retaining it. On reconsideration, members moved to OTP the bill, and it passed unanimously. The committee then moved into the budget tracking packet and adopted an amendment to HB 2 to add the same cell phone policy language, also unanimously, and separately reduced HB 1 by $1 million to match the policy change. Members noted the cell phone language had already been stripped of grant funding language in the House version and that the policy and funding pieces were being aligned across the budget bills. The committee then took up a Department of Education technical amendment to HB 2 on charter school grants, which made timing and administrative changes without altering grant amounts, and adopted it unanimously. Members also discussed but held other education-related items, including adequacy grants, pending broader decisions on overall education funding. Another HB 2 item concerning E-911/state police radio communications prompted a longer discussion about whether E-911 surcharge funds were being used for purposes that should instead be general-funded. After debate over whether to leave the current practice in place or split the funding 50/50 between E-911 and general funds, the committee adopted a joint HB 1/HB 2 change to shift the funding source to a 50/50 split and delete the HB 2 language authorizing the prior use; the motion passed 7-0. The committee also discussed but did not act on several lottery-related provisions, including the video lottery terminal amendment, the increase in maximum ticket price from $30 to $50, and related tax split changes, with members planning to hear from the Lottery Commission on Monday. The meeting ended with the committee beginning review of new amendments in the tracking packet, including a Department of Education request related to Public School Infrastructure Commission grant administration, but no action was taken on that item in the portion provided.

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• For two years, I was employed by my university working in the science department to restart lab equipment
• , and mathematics, or STEM, fields, which are all fields... ...specifically in the science, technology
• reason why students at universities and colleges should be carved out from following the law that is applied
• I am a resident of Somerville and a fourth-year PhD student in material science and engineering at MIT
• I work in the Nuclear Science and Engineering Department.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing with about 43 witnesses and a 1:00 p.m. hard stop, and the chair repeatedly asked speakers to keep testimony to three minutes. Much of the hearing focused on S. 747/H. 1336, which would extend paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance to graduate student workers. Supporters included legislators, union leaders, graduate workers from MIT, Harvard, BU, WPI, UMass Lowell, and others, and legal advocates. They argued graduate workers perform full-time teaching and research work, pay taxes, and should not be excluded from basic safety-net benefits; several witnesses described personal hardships involving childbirth, serious illness, mental health crises, funding cuts, or fear of losing income. Testifiers also said the change would be revenue-neutral or revenue-generating and would not create major administrative burdens for universities, which already provide similar benefits to other employees. The committee also heard testimony on insurance-related bills. Christopher Stock of the Massachusetts Insurance Federation supported H. 1113 on public adjusters and H. 1345/S. 753 on flood-zone notifications for homebuyers, but opposed H. 4112, which would add a $2 surcharge on home insurance policies to fund fire cistern programs. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council strongly supported H. 1345, saying flood disclosure is needed because Massachusetts lacks statewide flood-notification requirements and flooding risks are increasing. Karen Alvarado supported H. 4352 on travel insurance, and John Fielding supported H. 1186 on pet insurance; both said the bills would create uniform regulatory frameworks and consumer protections. Rep. LeBoeuf testified for H. 4061 on workers’ compensation premium fraud, describing the bill as a transparency measure to combat fraud in construction by creating a public certificate-of-insurance database and QR-code verification system. Joe Bright of the carpenters’ union also supported H. 4061, citing fraud, misclassification, and the harm to injured workers. The hearing also included testimony on H. 4112, a bill to create a statewide fire suppression water resource fund and cistern program. Rep. Hogan and a Stowe fire chief described drought, brush fires, and the need for dedicated cisterns in communities without municipal water systems, saying the tanks provide reliable water for firefighting and are relatively low-tech once installed. Committee members asked questions about tank capacity, siting, maintenance, and funding. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• We are the statewide trade association for the life science industry and we represent, um, collectively
• Um, life science and biotech companies in Texas, and, and there is life science and biotech all over
• ability to go to the Small Business Research Innovation, um, Program, SBIR at the federal level and apply
• this kind of a program and it's actually starting to become a competitive disadvantage in the life science
• cuts to grants and they hit specifically like uh some of the entities that you represent that life sciences

Bills: HB 186

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556

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• As you see on the screen, Florida is a leader in computer and electronics, manufacturing, life sciences
• Why is that thinking about things like AI computer science robotics that that entrepreneur that wants
• Ai needs to be trained in computer science needs to be able to do quality assurance on a machine that
• And and and we said, you know, how many life sciences companies there are in Palm Beach County, your
• So most of U.S. senators are now applying to be welders so we can at the get that raises.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:29:14.400> to develop a fee schedule to be applied to develop a fee schedule to be applied
• Article 4 covers mortuary science, and this article includes Senate Files 2154 and 2155.
• and modifies requirements for mortuary science internships.
• <01:20:53.920> and Article 4 covers mortuary science and Article 4 covers mortuary science
• work titles as applied to county social<01:21:58.080> workers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Department of Fish and Wildlife and determined to be widespread and abundant based on the best available science
• I authored this bill because I... ...based on the best available science.
• that voters approved are more accessible to different organizations that have limited capacity for applying
• projects, ensuring local decision-makers have this critical information regardless of whether CEQA applies

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to wildlife access, groundwater enforcement, desert plant regulation, outdoor equity, and water supply planning. SB 1021 would direct the Fish and Game Commission to create accommodations for children with life-threatening illnesses to participate in hunting and fishing opportunities; supporters described the bill as therapeutic and family-centered, while an opposition group argued the state should focus on non-lethal outdoor activities. SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and penalties under SGMA; the author and agency said the bill closes an enforcement gap for a special-legislation GSA, and it drew broad support from local government and agricultural groups. The committee also considered SB 1061, which would streamline relocation permits for Western Joshua trees on private property; the author and local officials said the current law creates burdens for homeowners and infrastructure, while supporters framed the bill as a balance between conservation and property rights. Members also heard SB 1268, which would codify the Outdoors for All initiative to expand park access and outdoor equity, especially in underserved communities; it received strong support from environmental, parks, local government, and community organizations, with members praising the effort to improve access. SB 1085 would restore water supply assessment requirements for large developments even when CEQA exemptions apply, so local agencies still receive early information about water availability; the sponsor and water agencies said the bill helps prevent “paper water” problems and supports planning in drought conditions, and the building industry indicated it would remove its opposition after amendments. The committee accepted amendments on several bills, took roll once quorum was established, and advanced the measures by vote. Votes taken included SB 997, SB 1021, SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268, all of which were reported out of committee, with SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268 later recorded as passing 11-0. SB 997 was approved on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, SB 1021 was sent to Appropriations as amended, SB 1061 and SB 1085 were sent to Appropriations and Local Government respectively, and SB 1268 was sent to Natural Resources. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning after completing the votes.

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• We've also applied the HDAA to recruitment and retention at our facility, which we currently experience
• We're from the Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science (AIMS).
• Math and science, and some of them are finding themselves up here looking at these budgets and their
• all: with the MRAs in Albuquerque, are there any situations where we have a successful business applying

Bills: SB101, SB58, SB55

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government

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• important and lasting contributions in every field including business, medicine, law, humanities. science
• As a former science teacher and now a school administrator, he founded the Gay-Straight Alliance Club
• And fellowship, former fellows have applied to the assembly and senate fellowship programs and have landed
• He excelled at every area of law he applied himself to, but none of his But one of his most notable achievements

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• IF ANYONE IS LISTENING THAT WANTS TO APPLY TO THAT PROGRAM IT IS CURRENTLY.
• ANYONE CAN APPLY. WE HAVE DONE MANY SMALL FARMS.
• MORE SCIENCE DRIVEN, MORE TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN AND WERE PRODUCING CROPS THAT MORE SCIENCE DRIVEN, MORE TECHNOLOGY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They applied for a Travis Mannion Foundation scholarship and even though Arley's project had strong recommendations
• He wants to study computer science at OU. Let's give Andrew a round of applause. Next, Mr.
• To study political science and world affairs.

Bills: HB3522, HB4300, HB4359, HB4363, HB3467, HB2987, HB3076, HB4427, HB3026, HB3288, HB3315, HB3711, HB3885

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, ABLE Commission, licensing, regulation, annual reporting, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment

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• Leader, members, today I'm excited To introduce Amy Cook and her environmental sciences class.
• you want to look up that direction, and these students not only have been studying environmental science
• Does this also apply to private schools in the state of Oklahoma? Thank you for the question.

Bills: SB540, HB1085, HB1484

Keywords: service warranty, administrative fees, financial statements, insurance, Oklahoma statutes, fentanyl, drug awareness, schools, substance abuse prevention, education policy, youth education, public health, 914, all

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• level from an updated work load study that we had done in which we evaluated the weights that are applied
• So teaches you have the kids are in the LA have kids a second period to the science studies.
• So you know, by the time 12, 0, 5, comes around English history, science.

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• She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Child Learning and Development from the University
• offering courses of study and technical education leading to the award of certificates and associates of applied
• science degrees.

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• could spend an entire day on some of the programs that we fund, like the hubs or like the Kentucky Science
• hundreds of companies last year in that area, and then our engineering foundation of the Kentucky Science
• c><00:07:22.759> and<00:07:23.000> Technology<00:07:23.639> Council Kentucky Science
• and Technology Council Kentucky Science and Technology Council it's<00:07:24.720> actually<00
• <00:07:56.440> and foundation of the Kentucky Science and foundation of the Kentucky Science

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:34 Economic Development Cabinet 27:51 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met without a quorum, so the minutes from the last two meetings were not approved. Secretary Noel of the Cabinet for Economic Development then gave a broad overview of the cabinet’s work and an update on the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPD), with Deputy Secretary Katie Smith and General Counsel Matt also present. He said the cabinet’s strategy is to focus on high-wage job creation, especially in automotive transformation, business and financial professional services, tourism, logistics, agri-tech, aerospace, and other high-tech sectors, while also supporting small and medium-sized businesses and existing employers. Noel highlighted several program results and examples, including average incentivized wages approaching $27 per hour, 877 jobs and $346 million in investment through hub operations, $90 million through Commonwealth Ventures, help for hundreds of companies through the Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance, work with 220 companies through the Kentucky Science and Technology Council, nearly 3,000 students in Advanced Kentucky, and more than 1,100 participants in Kentucky Valor. He also cited 35,000 workers trained through Bluegrass State Skills, 177 businesses helped by the small business tax credit, and 77 entertainment incentive transactions totaling about $200 million and 7,400 jobs. On the grant side, he said the cabinet had approved 155 projects under a federal grant program, committing $99 million, with outreach aimed at smaller communities and all 120 counties. The main focus of the second half was KPD. Noel described it as a program that requires more than basic due diligence, emphasizing community readiness, local vision, title and mineral-rights review, sewer validation, and consultant review. He said 109 projects had been awarded in the earlier rounds, and in 2024 there were 45 requests for information seeking $81 million against $35 million in available funding, showing strong demand. He also said the cabinet has worked with local economic developers through five regions aligned with area development districts, and that the secretary, deputy secretary, or commissioner of business development must attend the regional meetings, with 100% attendance reported for the key three last year. In response to questions, he said Jefferson County’s lack of KPD projects so far likely reflects where local land and development strategies are in the process rather than a lack of interest, and he said the cabinet has not heard that Kentucky’s occupational safety and health rules are clearly helping or hurting competitiveness, though he offered to look into it further.

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• And the folks at Kerrville are top notch, some of the best minds in science.
• I think the biggest scare for me is letting people go with no science behind it.
• Science behind it, it could be detrimental.
• Science, speed, and the right tools made that possible.
• Science has shown that feed-through ivermectin is effective.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Jennifer Snyder, on behalf of California Life Sciences, in support. Good afternoon.
• This is where the art and science of perinatal care matters most.
• in the bill in terms of how many times they could apply for that.
• And we applied for a federal indirect rate, so that when we applied to grants, we would know what our
• This bill does apply to more than one company, actually.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health bills focused on access to preventive care, behavioral health, hospital services, and patient safety. Early items included AB 554, which would expand and protect access to HIV prevention drugs like PrEP, including injectable forms and coverage protections; supporters said it would shore up access amid federal threats, while insurers opposed it as a costly benefit mandate. AB 577 would limit insurer and PBM practices that steer medications away from physician offices and require more transparency and patient consent; doctors and patient advocates supported it, while health plans and insurers warned it could raise drug costs and disrupt specialty pharmacy networks. AB 546 would require coverage for portable HEPA purifiers for vulnerable enrollees during declared emergencies, especially wildfire smoke events, with support from air quality and public health groups and opposition from insurers concerned about benefit expansion and cost. The committee also heard AB 224, which would codify California’s updated essential health benefits benchmark plan after a public review process, adding infertility treatment, hearing aids, and durable medical equipment if approved by CMS for the 2027 plan year. DMHC said the state had completed the review and needed legislation to meet federal timing, and the measure drew broad support. AB 1032 would require plans and insurers to reimburse up to 12 additional behavioral health visits for enrollees in wildfire-affected counties for a limited period after an emergency; supporters argued it would fill gaps in trauma care after disasters, while insurers said existing parity and continuity-of-care rules already address the issue and that the bill could create inequities. AB 849 would require trained chaperones for sensitive ultrasound exams and training on how to observe and intervene; it was backed by a survivor and patient advocates, with hospitals and health districts raising staffing concerns. Later, AB 1196 would direct the Department of Public Health to update outdated rules requiring three surgeons for certain heart surgeries using cardiopulmonary bypass; supporters said the rule no longer reflects modern practice and strains staffing, while cardiology representatives had no formal opposition but wanted to review amendments. AB 1113 would codify a right to wear a mask for health reasons in public spaces, with support from disability and public health groups. AB 1386 sought to add perinatal care to the list of basic hospital services, prompting testimony about maternity ward closures, workforce shortages, and rural access; the author said the bill would be amended further and that the committee would need to revisit timelines and implementation details. The committee also heard AB 1429, which would address Kaiser’s repeated mental health parity violations and improve access to behavioral health care, though the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill is shown. Several bills were moved with motions and seconds, but many were held for quorum; AB 1196, AB 1113, and AB 1386 were among the measures advanced to a roll call or held on call, and the committee repeatedly noted that final votes would occur when quorum was available.

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• How do I apply? Um, but they were very uninteresting.
• How do I apply? Um but so they service? How do I apply?
• <01:04:11.119> These that this is not rocket science.
• These that this is not rocket science.
• I don't feel that we've met the standard that would apply for that here.

Keywords: 1183, house