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• That doesn't impact any any Medicaid enrollment figures or whatnot.
• So everyone would still remain enrolled and we will continue to work with the hospitals to help and being
• ledge both legislatures and with the providers to think of it come up with innovative ways to to continue
• Where eligibility is re determined to ensure recipients still meet the requirements to continue receiving
• You know, continue continue this. Can you sustain it? Do you have the bandwidth, et cetera?

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• Florida Commerce, to comply with work activities to continue receiving benefits.
• I know in the past, members, and I'm just continuing on this... shed some light on that.
• education, or participated in training during their enrollment.
• With the continued support of transitional child care services, Ricardo's success...
• So I think... ...who's coming behind you to continue to receive support long term.

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive implementation briefings on House Bill 1267, which was enacted to address benefit cliffs and help public assistance recipients move toward economic self-sufficiency. The Department of Children and Families reviewed SNAP, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and Medicaid-related eligibility and work requirements, including who must participate in work activities, the role of Florida Commerce and CareerSource Florida, and the new standardized intake and exit surveys required by the law. Members also discussed the TCA program’s household-based structure, the 48-month adult limit, and how work requirements differ for SNAP and TCA participants. Florida Commerce and CareerSource Florida then reported on implementation of HB 1267, including the CLIFF financial forecasting tool, case management changes, and survey data collected from welfare transition participants. They said intake surveys showed common barriers such as child care, transportation, and flexible work schedules, while exit surveys showed many participants were employed or had gained credentials, though response rates were low because the surveys are voluntary. A local workforce board, CareerSource Tampa Bay, described using CLIFF in case management and shared a success story about a participant who completed training, earned certifications, and moved into employment. The committee also heard a separate DCF briefing on the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impact on SNAP. DCF said the law expands able-bodied adult without dependents requirements, changes non-citizen eligibility, ends future SNAP-Ed funding, increases state administrative cost sharing, and may require states to share in benefit costs if payment error rates remain above federal thresholds. Members focused heavily on Florida’s SNAP payment error rate, which DCF said was 15.13% for federal fiscal year 2024 and 12.60% for 2023, with the state currently on a corrective action plan. DCF described steps to reduce errors, including more verification of rent and utility expenses, improved income matching, staff training, and system modernization. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.

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• as appropriate and we also continue our apart.
• And then also we'll continue to engage with PACE stakeholders as appropriate, and we also continue our
• What is this program, and what are we doing to try to... ...continue to roll out, the funds continue
• And also for your continued support of individuals with disabilities in our state.
• So those providers are having to continue to provide services, and they're not getting paid.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a base budget overview for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which was presented as a $46.8 billion starting point for the silo. Staff explained that HHS accounts for about half of the state base budget and roughly 36% of general revenue, with AHCA and Medicaid making up the largest share. The committee then reviewed the PACE program for the elderly, including its eligibility, service model, growth in applications, slot funding and reversions, and the agency’s plan to move from the federal three-way agreement to a more detailed two-party contract to improve accountability, transparency, and reporting. Members raised concerns about unfilled slots, reversions, rural access, and the need for clearer return-on-investment data; the agency said it would follow up on some of those questions. The committee also heard from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on its statewide dental program. APD described its history of appropriations, the failed January 2024 solicitation, and a new up-to-$11.5 million solicitation focused on preventive care, community partnerships, teledentistry, and coordination with other services. Members questioned overlap with Medicaid dental coverage, the effect of Medicaid unwinding on APD clients, and whether state dollars were duplicating federally supported services; APD said it tries to act as payer of last resort and that services would continue during procurement. Public testimony from an APD stakeholder and the Florida Dental Association emphasized Medicaid eligibility problems for waiver recipients, low reimbursement rates, limited access to anesthesia and hospital-based dental care, and concerns that proposed Medicaid changes could reduce access for special-needs patients. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs then presented on state veterans service officers and benefits assistance. FDVA highlighted its role in helping veterans access federal benefits, reporting about $27.9 billion in federal dollars flowing into Florida and a high return on state investment. The department said it has increased outreach, claims processing, and services, and has trained staff to identify mental health concerns through its Overwatch program. In response to questions, FDVA discussed plans to expand adult day health care at a new veterans nursing home and possibly at existing locations with additional state funding. At the end of the meeting, the committee completed its presentations and adjourned without objection.

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• The crossover allowed for the continuation of those that were introduced last year, and this bill in
• crossover allowed for the continuation crossover allowed for the continuation of<00:18:08.720>
• hours, do they need to continue on this? hours, do they need to continue on this?
• <00:50:28.760> in is is either someone who's enrolled in is is either someone who's enrolled
• in these silver seeing who is enrolled in these silver CSR<01:10:31.960> plans.

Bills: SB709, SB2089, SB2090, SB2108, SB2211, SB2250, SB2325, SB2803, SB2866, SB3245

Keywords: mental health, crisis intervention, assisted community treatment, treatment orders, law enforcement training, public safety, court-ordered treatment, Medicaid, healthcare access, unlicensed professionals, supervised services, workforce development, mental health equity, child custody, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, juvenile justice, waiver of jurisdiction, transfer to adult court

Summary: The committee heard SB 709 SD2, which would require the Department of Health to respond to reports involving persons with severe mental illness, assess eligibility for assisted community treatment, and coordinate treatment when appropriate. Testimony from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health supported the measure, with DOH saying it generally supported the bill but had comments on one section it viewed as unnecessary. The Department of Law Enforcement later explained that the bill would shift certification and standards for crisis intervention officer training from DOH to DLE, while still involving DOH in the training process. Opposition came from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center and an individual testifier, both of whom argued the bill expands state authority over people with mental illness and could worsen forced treatment practices. The Disability Rights Center also raised procedural concerns, saying the bill was effectively moved from a prior administration measure that had not been heard this session, and questioned whether the bill’s changes to assisted community treatment, blood tests, urinalysis, and living arrangements went beyond current law. The individual testifier argued the bill would further entrench harmful psychiatric drugging and urged the committee to defer it. Committee members questioned the administration about the bill’s process, the role of the Attorney General in treatment-over-objection proceedings, and the practical effects of moving CIT certification to DLE. The Attorney General’s office said the bill was intended to fill a gap by allowing it to assist with treatment proceedings, while public defenders would continue to represent respondents and due process protections would remain in place. DLE and DOH said the change would better align certification with law enforcement training needs, improve speed in crisis response, and still keep DOH involved; members also discussed whether WAM counted as a hearing and whether the bill should more explicitly preserve DOH’s role. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• We continue to refine based upon feedback from employers.
• And so these are parts of our sort of ongoing continuous effort, continuous improvement efforts. as an
• And so I think it's really important that we continue to value.
• to do as a charge to us is continue to try to change that.
• Enrollment cliff that we're all facing and the enrollment cliff is not just a demographic cliff.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So I'm reading this bill, and it states on here, it's students' enrollment status, determination of non-enrollment
• Well, at the beginning, they wanted good continuity.
• Members, this is the Code of Civil Procedure continuous revision.
• Members, this continues the work on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to continue
• My commitment is that we'll continue to address those with LDH.

Bills: SB524, SR108, SR109, SCR56, SCR57, SCR12, HB227, HB398, HB689, HB897, HB1029, HB1107, HB1217, HB221, HCR58, HB136, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1071, HB1091, HB1117, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850, SB68, SB149

Keywords: Jump Start, career and technical education, CTE, career diploma, career pathways, workforce development, high school diploma, career major, individual career and academic plan, ICAP, individual graduation plan, IGP, work-based learning, apprenticeship, internship, dual enrollment, articulation agreement, transfer credit, rural schools, rural LEA

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• I actually like it because I am a big proponent of dual enrollment and... proponent of dual enrollment
• I think dual enrollment can be a great thing for a lot of people. Sure do.
• One of them is the dual enrollment... One of them is the dual enrollment, right?
• No, they continue to go to their regular school. Continue to go to school.
• Speaker, again, HB137 will remove the sunset and let this continue.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• > allowance<00:03:17.599> as continue the formula allowance as continue the formula allowance
• Uh madam All right, continue please.
• Well, let's continue then. Well, let's continue then.
• include continued investment in include continued investment in unemployment<01:10:02.560> aid
• To continue to be part of our success formula in other schools by continuing aid to non-public schools

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Whereas the officers continue to stand guard at the Peace Officer Memorial for the 24 hours leading up
• Whereas the<00:02:30.080> officers<00:02:30.600> continue<00:02:31.000> to<00:02
• :31.120> stand<00:02:31.440> guard<00:02:31.959> at the officers continue to stand
• Let's bust the ghost students and combat enrollment fraud.
• Let's make sure that enrollment fraud.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up a resolution commemorating Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week in Minnesota. Members read a series of “whereas” clauses honoring fallen peace officers, including the addition of three names to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Honor Roll, and recognizing the service of the state’s more than 10,000 peace officers. The resolution was adopted without objection. The chamber then moved to conference committee reports and calendar actions, including a Rules and Legislative Administration report placing several bills on the calendar for the next day. The main substantive item was the conference committee report on House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy bill. Supporters said the bill included $3 million for identity verification systems to combat enrollment fraud or “ghost students,” $2.7 million to cover a shortfall in the Fostering Independence grant program for foster youth, and $5,000 for tree replacement at Bemidji State University. They also noted the bill did not address the larger state grant shortfall, which several members described as a structural problem. During debate, supporters emphasized the need to stop enrollment fraud and protect foster students’ access to higher education, while also praising the conference committee process and public deliberations. Opponents criticized the bill for failing to fix the state grant deficit and argued that Minnesota students were not being prioritized. After discussion, the House adopted the conference committee report, gave the bill its third reading, and then repassed House File 4252 as amended by conference by a vote of 101 yeas to 33 nays.

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• Any student who enrolls after the second week is to be trained within the first four weeks of their first
• This bill continues to evolve through conversation, which I really appreciate.
• As more of our students enroll in post-secondary programs, they gain skills and credentials that strengthen
• Data also suggests that direct admissions improves enrollment in our state's institutions.
• Until just a couple of years ago, I saw this same thing continuously happening.

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• And that's why I want to serve, continue to serve on this board.
• We continue to be the number one public HBCU in the country.
• My goals for service are three: continue to improve.
• , FAMU has continued to improve.
• My vision is to continue its vision.

Summary: The committee first heard CS/SB 1458 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. The bill sponsor said it would add consistency and transparency by requiring local education agencies and training providers to define their roles and funding shares in contracts, cap an LEA’s share at 10% when it serves only an administrative role, and require public meetings and published work papers for the district workforce education funding steering committee. Several industry and business groups appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without debate. The committee then took up CS/CS/SB 1726 on higher education, which was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment. The amended bill addressed presidential searches, trustee eligibility, interim presidents, polling by universities, mission reviews, and other governance issues. Members asked about the requirement that final presidential candidate groups include at least three applicants, the qualifications for interim presidents, trustee residency/alumni requirements, and limits on candidate polling. Senators Leek and Smith offered contrasting views, with Leek warning about candidate withdrawals and Smith supporting the bill as a way to depoliticize higher education governance. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to confirmation hearings for university and college boards of trustees. Several appointees and reappointees from FAMU, UNF, Pensacola State College, UF, and UWF described their ties to their institutions and goals such as student success, workforce alignment, military support, research, and regional access. The UWF nominees drew the most scrutiny over their votes for former board chair Scott Yenor, whose public comments about women and other groups were criticized by senators and public commenters. Some nominees said they were unaware of the full scope of those remarks and would not have voted for him with that knowledge; others defended their votes as based on his education-reform views. Public testimony also raised concerns about UWF board members’ lack of higher-education experience and local ties. The committee confirmed the non-UWF nominees in a block vote and then began individual votes on the UWF nominees, with debate centered on Yenor-related concerns.

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• , which continues to uplift issues impacting boys and young men of color.
• So we have some time to continue.
• Chair, and whatever I can do to continue to be supportive, count me in. Thank you. Thank you.
• So this is important that we continue to uplift our young people.
• Black enrollment has declined over 22% nationally. Even at HBCUs, it is 25%.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color held its second hearing, focused on the cradle-to-college-and-career pipeline, with an emphasis on education, school discipline, community schools, and higher education pathways. Chair Isaac Bryan opened by noting that two bills from the first hearing had been introduced and were advancing through the Legislature. Members Mike Fong, Senator Gonzalez, and Corey Jackson offered remarks supporting bipartisan, cross-sector work to address inequities affecting boys and young men of color. The first panel discussed school discipline and safety. Dr. David Turner cited major declines in suspensions since state reforms such as SB 274, SB 419, and AB 420, but said disparities remain for Black and Native boys and that school policing and “ghost suspensions” still push students out of class. Brandy Bowen-Bremont and LaQuan Muhammad described hidden disciplinary practices, police referrals, and the need for restorative, culturally rooted, and care-first supports. Members asked about the causes of the suspension decline, statewide versus local data, and whether MTSS and restorative practices are being implemented with fidelity. The second panel focused on community schools. Witnesses from Californians for Justice, Reclaim Our Schools LA, M.I.L.P.A., and the Center at Sierra Health Foundation urged a $1 billion ongoing state investment in the California Community Schools Partnership Act. They argued community schools improve attendance, school climate, academic outcomes, and family engagement while reducing suspensions and chronic absenteeism. The third panel addressed college and career pathways, with speakers from the California Faculty Association, UC Student Association, Brotherhood Crusade, A.M.E.N., and Improve Your Tomorrow calling for more financial aid, dual enrollment, mentorship, and student support. They also criticized state spending priorities, compared prison and higher education budgets, and urged investment in programs that keep young men of color connected to school and work. Public commenters largely echoed support for community schools, youth justice, and broader investment in boys and men of color, including rural and urban perspectives. Chair Bryan closed by highlighting the importance of representation and the role of mentorship and second chances in his own life, then adjourned the committee.

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• OF THE CONVERSATION OF LAST YEAR AND I WANT TO THINK THE CHAIR FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE
• TO UPSCALE AND CONTINUED VERY SPECIFICALLY FILL THE NEEDS OF OUR PRIVATE BUSINESS COMMUNITY WHEN IT
• WERE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CHANGING POLICY ON THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND WE CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY
• AND WE CONTINUE WITH OUR COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO FLORIDIANS AS FOR THE FUNCTIONALITY FOR
• ONCE THEY ENROLL THERE IS A ROLE FOR THE PARTICIPANT AS WELL. THEY HAVE TO AGREE TO DO IT.

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• critical components, especially for disease that impacts so many families in our state and will continue
• If someone has a mother suffering with Alzheimer's Disease, I appreciate you continuing to fight the
• You've got my commitment to continue to pound the ground to make sure that this money stays put.
• There's been a chance recovery that continues to happen.
• And one of the things the clerk's office continually talks about is the workload and petitions motions

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• People could detect patterns in people trying to enroll in programs.
• people trying to enroll in programs. people trying to enroll in programs.
• You mentioned the federal government, and upgrading these systems will also continue to ensure that we
• continue to increase property tax levies continue to increase property tax levies um<00:12:28.200>
• to ensure that we get federal continue to ensure that we get federal dollars,<00:12:43.080> right

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The discussion focused on the need to modernize Minnesota’s human services software systems, especially MAXIS and related county-administered eligibility tools used for programs like SNAP and Medical Assistance. The senator described seeing a Ramsey County demonstration of the MAXIS system, saying the process was tedious, repetitive, and based on outdated green-screen technology that is difficult for workers to learn and use. The outdated systems were said to create long wait times for residents seeking basic needs assistance and to make it harder for counties to keep up with application volume. The senator said the old, siloed systems also create program integrity problems because they do not communicate well with one another, making it harder to detect fraud and more likely that errors will go unnoticed. Counties reportedly need to hire more staff just to process basic applications, and those added costs can ultimately affect county budgets and property taxpayers. The senator also said modernization is important to maintain federal funding and avoid penalties tied to error rates and compliance requirements in programs such as SNAP and Medicaid. Senate File 4719 was presented as a short-term bill to create a Human Services System Steering Committee made up of county representatives, state agencies, DHS, DCYF, and MNIT to develop recommendations and prioritize improvements collaboratively. The senator said the committee could begin meeting within a couple of months after enactment, with the goal of getting work started quickly this biennium. A longer-term proposal, Senate File 5020, would establish an IT funding account and require MNIT to develop a modernization plan for larger system investments. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the exchange.

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• That is why she wants to continue serving on the board.
• in higher education, FAMU has continued to improve.
• He said he looks forward to her continued service.
• Not wanting female students to enroll. That's my concern.
• My vision is to continue its vision.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard and approved two bills before moving into confirmation hearings for several university and college board nominees. CS/SB 1458 on apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships was presented as a measure to improve consistency and transparency in local education agency partnerships, cap LEA administrative funding at 10% when applicable, and require public meetings and work papers for workforce funding model decisions. Support was noted from Associated Builders and Contractors, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Foundations for Florida Futures, and Independent Electrical Contractors. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/CS/SB 1726 on higher education governance and presidential searches after adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment defining the final group of presidential applicants as no fewer than three. The amended bill added provisions on trustee citizenship and residency/alumni eligibility, interim president succession planning, longer presidential contract renewals, limits on candidate polling by universities, syllabus posting, textbook/open-access material lists, and other governance and academic policy changes. Senators raised concerns about the minimum-three finalist requirement, interim president selection, trustee eligibility, and polling restrictions, while supporters said the bill would depoliticize leadership selection and improve transparency. The bill was reported favorably after the amendments were adopted. The committee then heard confirmation testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees, including nominees for FAMU, UNF, Pensacola State College, UWF, and UF. Most nominees emphasized ties to their institutions, student success, workforce development, military connections, and institutional growth. Several UWF nominees were questioned extensively about their votes for former chair Scott Yenner and his controversial comments about women and other groups; some said they were unaware of those remarks at the time of the vote and would not have supported him with that knowledge. Public testimony on UWF expressed concern about the nominees’ lack of higher education experience, their ties to the region, and the impact of Yenner’s views. The committee later voted to recommend a block of non-UWF nominees favorably, and it agreed to vote on the UWF nominees individually, with some remaining nominees deferred to a later hearing due to time.

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• Please introduce yourself to the committee and continue with your presentation.
• <00:15:58.240> in<00:15:58.360> Minnesota enrollment in Minnesota enrollment in Minnesota
• be applauded for their continuous be applauded for their continuous program<00:31:38.240> modifications
• Your continued investment in MICC truly changes lives.
• Your continued investment in MICC truly changes lives.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You're now saying it's at 44,000 and it will continue to grow.
• I realize we're currently funding it outside the RSA, but I realize that that can't continue.
• The land would continue to be a productive forest.
• But again, Senator Johnson continued: “The else they want to do. This is extremely important.
• And I think they're going to continue to stay in their lane.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• AND OUR SPRING 2024 ENROLLMENT WAS 13,600 FOR STUDENTS AND THE PRELIMINARY NUMBERS FOR SPRING 2025 ENROLLMENT
• MODERN WARFARE WILL CONTINUE TO SHIFT.
• LET'S CONTINUE TO BUILD THE ENROLLMENT AND MAKE IT A BETTER UNIVERSITY THAN IS ALREADY. >> Senator Gaetz
• I THINK WE CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THAT AND ECHOING WHAT TRUSTEE BAILEY SAID.
• SHOULD WE CONTINUE TO FUND THEM?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So it has to continue that chain of title. So does this bill.
• No, so clerk will continue to do it.
• Chairman, may I continue? I have one more minute. Sure, go ahead.
• It sounds like the provider you were talking to is probably talking about provider enrollment so enroll
• Right, but I mean is the trend continuing? I think it's starting to look like...

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