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• Our evaluation team completed their work yesterday, and we sent.
• Our key performance metrics are the number of seniors served.
• Currently, we are still working through evaluating all of our Assets.
• We were provided with it under performance measure review. It's kind of the adding overall.
• That's a key performance metric. So in 2022, it was new, so that's why the data is not there.

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• , I can attest that what our students eat does oftentimes affect the way they behave and how they perform
• to learn, to grow, and to succeed, creating a cycle of disadvantage and students not being able to perform
• This is the lens by which we evaluate SB 18 as written today. In summary, we have three concerns.
• from receiving competitive salaries and benefits that are really commensurate with the work they perform
• performance and needs.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture heard three bills. SB 18 by Senator Rubio would create a Food Desert Elimination Grant Program at CDFA to help open or improve grocery stores in food desert communities. Supporters said it would improve access to healthy food, create jobs, and help underserved neighborhoods; opponents argued it could favor large chains, lacked community input and accountability, and should better prioritize tribal, BIPOC-owned, and community-led retail. Committee members raised concerns about population thresholds, community engagement, and long-term commitments, and the author said the bill could be strengthened with guardrails. SB 18 passed 7-0 and was sent to Appropriations. SB 312 by Senator Umberg would require out-of-state shippers of dogs to electronically submit health certificates to CDFA and make them available to buyers and enforcement agencies, aiming to improve consumer protection and traceability in the puppy import pipeline. Supporters from animal welfare and humane organizations said the bill would help stop sick or misrepresented puppies from entering California and give investigators a central record. Members asked about privacy and enforcement, and the author indicated amendments could address consumer privacy concerns. The bill passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. SB 493 by Senator Becker would change how compensation is set for secretary managers of district agricultural associations and fairgrounds, shifting salary-setting authority to CDFA and requiring periodic salary surveys. Supporters said fairgrounds are critical emergency-response and community facilities and that the bill would help recruit and retain qualified leaders with fairer pay. Some members expressed concern about local control and appointment delays, but clarified the bill only addressed salary, not appointments. SB 493 also passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations.

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• The last thing it provides is that preliminary discussions relating to productivity and performance evaluations
• of a postsecondary president may occur in closed session, and a summary of the evaluation may be presented
• The last thing it provides is that preliminary discussions relating to productivity and performance evaluations
• The last thing it provides is that preliminary discussions relating to productivity and performance evaluations
• The last thing it provides is that preliminary discussions relating to productivity and performance evaluations

Keywords: 958, all

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• It's going to increase coverage for physicians for performing certain procedures, which then will lead
• It would impose civil liabilities on physicians who perform irreversible gender reassignment surgery
• they have to wait for like 14 days and to notify evaluators and whatnot.
• To notify evaluators and whatnot.
• by boards, and this is strictly for a psych evaluation.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, journal approval, guest introductions, and recognition of doctors and other visitors. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills on topics including public schools and curricula, transportation, health care, child welfare, municipal and county governance, homeowners’ associations, speech, and election-related matters. Several measures were retained on the calendar, while many others were advanced with committee or floor amendments. Among the more notable debates, senators discussed SB 1094, which would impose civil liability related to gender reassignment surgery on minors; supporters said it would compensate minors harmed by such procedures, while opponents argued it would discriminate against transgender youth, raise malpractice costs, and chill access to care. SB 1813, concerning the state hospital governing board and Maricopa County bed limits, drew concern about litigation and the need to expand capacity for people with serious mental illness, while supporters said the bill would remove a legal cap and allow more beds to be used. SB 1496 on Department of Child Safety procedures was amended to clarify representative payee requirements and received generally favorable comments, though some members raised concerns about child safety and DCS discretion. The Senate also advanced SCR 1004, a photo radar ballot referral, after an amendment requiring voter approval in jurisdictions that use photo radar; Senator Leach thanked the sponsor for the change. Other bills moved forward included measures on school firearm safety instruction, civics instruction, chiropractic claims, behavioral health prior authorization, psychiatric evaluations, DCS procedures, AHCCCS procurement contracting, county recorder and HOA-related issues, and legislative qualifications. The chamber adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and properly assigned the bills after each calendar was completed.

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• Most days we wear many different hats and perform other duties as assigned.
• Hopefully, you'll can perform magic and find a way to get a decent budget and get this to go.
• Hopefully, you'll can perform magic and find a way to get a decent budget and get this to go.
• Hopefully, you'll can perform magic and find a way to get a decent budget and get this to go.
• Hopefully, you'll can perform magic and find a way to get a decent budget and get this to go.

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• So the last thing I'll tell you, we've got some performance metrics.
• They evaluate every consumer or small business, and they deploy that capacity.
• They evaluate every consumer or small business, and they deploy that capacity.
• The higher-performance shingles might give you closer to 20 and 22 years.
• Because I don't know, is there a committee that evaluates these applications?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We call it a risk-informed, performance-based framework for advanced reactors.
• These orders and standards have not been evaluated for many, many years.
• Again, these orders and standards have not been evaluated for many, many years.
• Critical and strategic materials are keys to performance.
• Enabling activities include validation of technical performance, techno-economic analysis to evaluate

Keywords: 908, all

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• limiting waivers to DFPS. its policies, clarifying confidentiality rules, and establishing clear evaluation
• However, the clinical trial system created in the 1960s was designed for evaluating drugs that would
• Biological sex behind age is one of the most important things that we physicians need to perform a...
• That, you know, a religious conscience may not allow them to perform.
• I think if it's an OBGYN, those evaluating what they did should be an OBGYN, and so on.

Bills: SB95, SB268, SB493, SB619, SB660, SB922, SB984, SB1098, SB1188, SB1307, SB1332, SB1822

Keywords: immunization, written informed consent, civil liability, health care provider, vaccine compensation, administrative penalty, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, gag clause, prescription drug pricing, out-of-pocket cost, cash price, pharmacist, pharmacy, prescription drug benefit

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• The bill changes this to two evaluations when both evaluators concur in their findings, opinion, and
• If the two evaluators disagree regarding an individual's competency to proceed, a third evaluator will
• The reduction from three evaluations to two will result in better use of evaluator time and bring Nevada
• The reduction from three evaluations to two will result in better use of evaluator time and bring Nevada
• The reduction from three evaluations to two will result in better use of evaluator time and bring Nevada

Bills: SB60, SB85, SB323, SB309, SB465

Keywords: elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication

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• we do have the Legislative Auditor who's uh been commissioned to conduct an analysis and program evaluation
• </c><00:01:49.080><c> of</c><00:01:49.240><c> the</c> analysis and program evaluation of the analysis
• and program evaluation of the TTAA.<00:01:50.840><c> And</c><00:01:50.920><c> so</c><00:01:51.040><c
• The final report provides recommended ideas for the legislature to consider when evaluating available
• </c><01:04:26.120><c> analysis</c><01:04:27.040><c> and</c> um a performance analysis and um a performance

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• In light of the performance evaluation that was conducted by our colleagues at the Legislative Finance
• We actually did a, once again, a Legislative Finance Committee performance evaluation post-second-degree
• Once again, a Legislative Finance Committee performance evaluation post-second-degree credentials and
• And if your performance levels are not good, start preparing to get harder hit.
• performance, we're going to start targeting those places where at least performance happens and recruitment

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• So are you rating— is that a performance-based rating? Are you rating employers?
• Johnson, does any aspect of the work that you perform evaluate workers' compensation sureties and the
• Johnson, does any aspect of the work that you perform evaluate workers' compensation sureties and the

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce committee approved the January 22, 2026 minutes and then heard several gubernatorial appointments. Erica Malman of Boise was introduced for the Idaho Personnel Commission and described her legal background in natural resources and management; Brett Thomas of Twin Falls and Dr. Karen Cabell of Post Falls were both presented for the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, with each briefly outlining their professional experience and service. In each case, members asked a few questions, thanked the nominees, and indicated the committee would likely vote on the appointments at a later meeting. The committee then considered two DOPL rules dockets. Docket 24-3201-2101 for the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors would move fees into rule, formalize a 60% fee reduction, remove intern-related fees, and help align the board with statutory cash-balance requirements; it was approved unanimously. Docket 24-3950-2101 for the Public Works Contractors Board would finalize temporary fee reductions of 16% to 20% and add “not to exceed” language to allow future reductions; it also received unanimous approval, effective sine die. Senate Bill 1221 was presented by the Idaho Water Users Association to change PERSI’s seasonal reemployment exception language from “irrigation district” to “irrigation or drainage entity,” clarifying that certain water entities may employ PERSI retirees for up to eight months without triggering penalties. A water master from Water District 65 testified in support, explaining the need for seasonal help as districts expand administration. The committee voted to send the bill to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation. The final presentation was an informational overview from NCCI on Idaho workers’ compensation. Todd Johnson explained NCCI’s role as the state’s rating bureau, its data collection and rate-setting process, assigned-risk market administration, and classification work. He reported that Idaho’s workers’ comp market remains healthy, with declining claim frequency, favorable combined ratios, and recent rate decreases, including a 2.5% overall reduction effective January 1, 2026. Committee members asked about high-risk employers, rating methodology, and classification inspections, and no further action was taken.

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• However, all further medical evaluation...
• However, all further medical evaluation and care for the infant, including urinalysis, blood glucose
• testing, and clinical assessment and interpretation, should be performed by the pediatrician, family
• This includes performing newborn exams, administering newborn screenings, and conducting critical congenital
• This also includes newborn screenings, where I have performed the initial lab for congenital cytomegalovirus

Bills: SB87, HB491, SB43, SB101

Keywords: midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40

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• we and our contractors are required to establish utilization controls and written criteria for evaluating
• To the Access Source Selection Evaluation Committee.
• We'll evaluate it. It's just, to be honest, it's hard because the bill can completely change.
• We are kind of evaluating what this means for the American Indian health home and the TRIBA.
• So we'll continue to evaluate the bill as it's moving. Hopefully you'll contribute.

Summary: The committee first approved the February 4 minutes, then heard Senate Bill 1086, which would require AHCCCS contractors to reimburse non-contracting providers for certain lab services when a member was referred by a contracting provider and would bar prior authorization for diagnostic services. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address unpaid claims and improve access, while Access testified neutral but warned the prior-authorization ban could increase utilization and create a fiscal impact. The committee adopted the Warner amendment limiting non-contracting reimbursement rates to no more than contracting rates, then passed SB 1086 as amended on a 4-2 vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1611, an emergency measure to require Access to contract with an administrative services organization for the American Indian Health Plan, while keeping Access ultimately responsible for administration. The chair’s amendment expanded ASO duties to include provider support, quality improvement, and data analytics, removed Access claims-payment authority, added tribal observers to the selection committee, and exempted IHS and tribal-facility services. The sponsor and tribal witnesses described the bill as a response to fraud, provider nonpayment, and harm to Native communities, while Access raised concerns about the fast timeline, tribal consultation requirements, possible duplication of program-integrity functions, and fiscal uncertainty. After debate over the emergency clause and tribal consultation, the committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1611 as amended on a 5-2 vote. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1630, which would direct Access to seek federal approval for a Medicaid home- and community-based services program for adults with serious mental illness. Supporters said the bill would create a long-term community-care option for the sickest SMI members, reduce cycling through hospitals, jails, and homelessness, and potentially save state general fund dollars; family members and advocates testified in support. Access was neutral and said it was finalizing a fiscal estimate. The Angus amendment narrowed eligibility to long-term SMI, reduced the enrollment cap from 500 to 250, changed reporting to semiannual, and removed priority-order language; the committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1630 as amended unanimously. Later, the committee passed Senate Bill 1193, which protects emergency medical care technicians’ personal identifying information from sale or disclosure by the Department of Health Services, after adopting a clarifying amendment expanding the protected information and addressing commercial requests. It then heard Senate Bill 1318, which repeals the state’s separate dense-breast notification requirement so Arizona law aligns with the FDA’s newer mammography notice standard; the sponsor and DHS said the change would reduce confusion from duplicate, slightly different notices, and the bill was moving forward with discussion of possible future amendment language.

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• </c><00:16:00.320><c> of</c> news, which is that the performance of news, which is that the performance
• The result of that strong performance has been that the fund has grown substantially.
• </c><00:19:32.480><c> the</c> We also then started to evaluate the We also then started to evaluate the
• Next, we evaluated distribution policies of similar school funds in other states.
• potential</c><00:28:02.640><c> changes,</c> As we evaluated these potential changes, As we evaluated

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• Is there something that comes into place that says the election has to stop while this is being evaluated
• Is there something that comes into place that says the election has to stop while this is being evaluated
• Is there something that comes into place that says the election has to stop while this is being evaluated
• President, is now a good time to thank the pages since we perform on tomorrow?
• It was a symphony of performance.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, February 5, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Reverend Carissa Serber, and journalized her remarks. Members then welcomed several guests and groups in the gallery, including Maryland Community Action Partnership advocates, Cecil College students and Dr. Mary Bolt, Cecil County Executive Adam Strait, the Maryland Association of Justice, Faith Baptist School students, and several interns and staff members. The chamber also introduced Senate Bill 585 and a bond initiative for the Active Achievers Youth Center, both of which were referred to the appropriate committees or subcommittees. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 255, the Voting Rights Act of 2026 for counties and municipal corporations. Senators questioned the bill’s scope, especially whether it would affect county commissioner election methods, who could bring suit, what “vote dilution” means, and whether the measure was tied to district maps or candidate filings. The sponsor explained that the bill creates a state framework for the federal Voting Rights Act, provides standing rather than a remedy, and applies when a protected class believes its vote has been diluted; political party was said not to be a protected class. The committee amendment was adopted without objection, and the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading. On third reading, Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 29 passed with constitutional majorities. Senate Bill 93 also passed. Senate Bill 141, dealing with election misinformation, disinformation, and deep fakes, was moved back to second reader for a technical amendment and then special ordered to Tuesday. The Senate also held a lighthearted recorded vote on Seahawks versus Patriots, with the Seahawks winning 28 to 8, and then received committee scheduling announcements for upcoming hearings and voting sessions.

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• Halloween, religious garb, occupational safety, health precautions, weather protections, theatrical performances
• The individual will be evaluated by a mental health professional on-site for the same criteria, giving
• The individual is then detained for a physician exam to evaluate whether the individual is a candidate
• If so, the individual is then held on emergency detention until evaluated by a doctor.
• This evaluation must be done within 12 hours of the mental health professional's evaluation.

Bills: HB45, SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list

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• </c><00:54:58.240><c> of</c> section precludes the evaluation of section precludes the evaluation of
• increase the capacity, resilience, and performance of existing lines.
• We respectfully ask for your support." evaluate these tools and consider evaluate these tools and consider
• </c><00:59:05.119><c> Under</c> performance of existing lines. Under performance of existing lines.
• </c> cannot make fully cannot fully evaluate cannot make fully cannot fully evaluate the<02:12:03.040

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• I've been an educator for over 30 years with exemplary evaluations.
• education compliance, and federal mandates, student data systems, accountability, and employee evaluations
• We are responsible for understanding school law, public school finance, special education law, evaluation
• Evidence shows that alternatively certified administrators are more often placed in lower-performing,
• It's my understanding that all those schools are in the top 20% as far as performance goes.

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from March 9, 10, and 11, 2026. It then took up Senate Bill 1336, a proposal to codify civics and American founding content in Idaho social studies standards. Sponsor Senator Anthon said the bill was a work in progress and asked that it be sent to the 14th order for amendment, citing concerns about flexibility, local control, and implementation. Testimony from school groups was generally supportive of the goal but raised concerns about codifying standards in statute, the Western civilization requirement, staffing and scheduling impacts, and funding for curriculum changes. The committee voted to send SB 1336 to the 14th order. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 1412, a school hiring and reporting bill combining earlier proposals on educator misconduct disclosure, mandatory reporting, employer verification, Professional Standards Commission reporting, and whistleblower protections for private school employees. Senator Nichols said the bill was intended to create uniform statewide protections and transparency. Testimony strongly supported the bill from several educators and advocates who described failures to report abuse, retaliation against whistleblowers, and cases where alleged offenders remained employed. The committee voted to send SB 1412 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 832, which would change career technical education hiring rules by replacing a fixed 6,000-hour industry experience requirement with standards set by the State Board of Career Technical Education. The bill was presented as a way to improve recruitment and retention of industry professionals, and it passed with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Bill 711, creating alternative authorization pathways for school principals and superintendents through either a grow-your-own route or an executive leadership route. Supporters argued it would help districts, especially rural ones, recruit leaders and that it was optional; opponents said it lowered standards, did not solve retention problems, and could weaken preparation in school law, finance, and instructional leadership. Despite objections, the committee voted to send HB 711 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee revisited House Bill 516, which would restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity and had an amendment clarifying that incidental references in certain subjects would not be prohibited. Testimony was sharply divided, with supporters framing it as a parent-rights and transparency measure and opponents warning it would chill instruction and invite litigation; discussion focused on the meaning of “incidental reference” and the bill’s private right of action, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• members, House Bill 2797, SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, mandates that DES determine and evaluate
• Madam Chair, member, HB 2532, homelessness data performance audit appropriation, requires the Auditor
• unlawful exposure to a drag show as a class four felony and provides a definition for drag show performance
• definition of aggravated criminal damage to include someone who interferes with or prevents the performance
• To evaluate and determine the extent to which veterans in this state are aware of existing federal, state

Summary: The committee worked through a long Minority Caucus calendar covering a wide range of bills, with many items on consent and several pulled for discussion. Early items included resolutions on Judea and Samaria, bullion depository bills, a produce incentive appropriation, a biennial budget proposal, and a veterans services appropriation. Members also heard transportation-related bills on driver permits, citations, boat insurance, English proficiency for commercial drivers and motor carriers, photo enforcement, and a measure restricting incarceration for unpaid fines and fees. Several members raised concerns about constitutional issues, public safety, or whether bills were duplicative or targeted at specific groups. A large portion of the meeting focused on education and school governance bills. These included proposals on school district bond advisors, restrictions on school property leases and purchases, public meeting requirements, term limits and training for school board members, patriotic youth group access to students, computer science proficiency, and a bill requiring fingerprint clearance cards for traffic school instructors. Members repeatedly criticized what they described as inconsistent treatment of public schools versus ESA/private school programs, and several education bills were pulled from consent for further discussion. Other bills addressed child safety and family law, including DCS credit freezes, recorded child interviews, parents’ rights notices, mandatory reporting of threats by minors, sex offender residency and GPS monitoring, and a bill on guardianship rights during DCS investigations. The committee also considered a number of social services, health, and labor/consumer bills. These included SNAP work requirement and verification measures, a SNAP error-rate audit, dementia care telemonitoring funding, a Braille transcription appropriation, court fee limits, a physician assistant compact, pediatric licensure compact, and a kratom regulation bill. Members debated an earned wage access licensing bill at length, with opponents calling it predatory and akin to payday lending, while supporters argued it provided a regulated consumer option. Other measures covered cash acceptance by businesses, 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers, AI rules for state agencies, and a bill on public nuisance actions by the Attorney General. Several of these drew warnings about constitutional problems, preemption, or burdens on vulnerable populations. Energy, water, and tax policy also featured prominently. The committee heard bills on fuel formulations, gas tax relief, data centers and small modular nuclear reactors, utility reporting, and a Commerce Authority mandate to reduce fuel prices. Members criticized some proposals as favoring industry, preempting local control, or lacking a clear funding plan. The meeting ended after additional items on veterans, sample ballot mailing dates, and other miscellaneous measures, with multiple bills noted as pulled from consent or subject to later votes; no final roll-call results were detailed in the transcript excerpt.