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• I will say that access is in jeopardy right now.
• FAFSA to help these students access higher education.
• To expand student access, equity, and affordability.
• increasing access to an affordable public higher education system.
• So it's, but it's called rationing access or referred to as. rationing access because you only have so

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• State forests and the roads that provide access to them support wildlife habitat, recreation, climate
• <00:37:31.480> sites and bridges public water access sites and bridges public water access
• Our next project is improving accessibility of DNR-managed lands and facilities.
• <00:48:05.599> improvements comprehensive accessibility improvements comprehensive accessibility
• areas comprehensive accessibility areas comprehensive accessibility improvements<00:48:14.880>

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• c> mentorship deserves access to mentorship deserves access to mentorship opportunities<00:04:28.520
• <01:02:24.560> the students of color, from accessing the students of color, from accessing
• Thank you for supporting access.
• provided access to improved resources. provided access to improved resources.
• to school-based mental health access to school-based mental health services,<01:54:57.520> access

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• <00:52:23.280> uh don't have access or need access to uh don't have access or need access
• We have so many communities that don't actually even have access to recycling bins or have access to
• We have so many communities that don't actually even have access to recycling bins or have access to
• We have so many communities that don't actually even have access to recycling bins or have access to
• We have so many communities that don't actually even have access to recycling bins or have access to

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• The courts are explicitly exempted; the courts have their own rules of public access.
• not get access.
• <01:30:23.719> um that is about does not get access um that is about does not get access um
• decide who's going to be able to access decide who's going to be able to access this<01:31:19.760
• <01:32:39.040> to of three ways they'll provide access to of three ways they'll provide access

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:08:49.920> to many of these students lack access to many of these students lack access
• <00:27:00.520> those they're able to kind of access those they're able to kind of access those
• to the care that they need, access in terms of geography and access in terms of just, you know, finances
• > of they need um access in terms of they need um access in terms of geography<00:32:30.080>
• > of<00:32:31.240> just geography and access in terms of just geography and access in terms

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• <06:21:14.718> and restrict offhighway vehicle access and restrict offhighway vehicle access
• The resolution is not just about restoring access to trails.
• The resolution is not just about restoring access to trails.
• The resolution is not just about restoring access to trails.
• The resolution is not just about restoring access to trails.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I will reiterate, Florida has always been a healthcare leader in solutions to maximize access to care
• What research supports the idea that these BPAs and technologists will increase consumer access?
• Yes, this is about increasing access and providing affordability.
• On this, I do think your intent is good; it would increase access and affordability.
• And that somewhat forced me to move to Ocala, where I would have access.

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• Second, it protects access to federal Lifeline funding for people with Social Security numbers, which
• AB 1303 enables the diversity of vulnerable populations. to access essential communication services at
• to access health care, housing, apply for benefits, pursue legal action, and interact with the courts
• Access to communication services can actually save lives and therefore benefits everyone in California
• We don't have access to consistent data about what Californians are actually receiving or paying, but

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• Both Greenhill and Echo Glen have wait lists for young people to access.
• And finally, DOH should make reported hospital data more accessible to the public.
• And finally, DOH should make reported hospital data more accessible to the public.
• So the equitable access to credit program is our next tax review.
• The equitable access to credit program is a business and occupation tax credit.

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• This year, we've seen major developers in consumer-facing AIs offer access to new tools to encourage
• At the same time, personal information is increasingly easy to access.
• At the same time, personal information is increasingly easy to access.
• So I try to be as nonpartisan as I can in different... ...that you can have access to it.
• And so kids have, you know, unlimited access more or less. Companies handle things differently.

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Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, AI, consumer protection, and public safety. AB 1979 would require a licensed health care professional to retain final clinical judgment when using AI tools in health care and would limit chatbot access to medical records; supporters, including nurses and TechEquity, said it preserves human decision-making, while hospitals and industry groups opposed it unless amended, citing burdens and training concerns. The bill passed 6-1 and was placed on call. AB 2624 would expand the Safe at Home confidentiality program to immigrant service providers and workers facing harassment and doxing; supporters described threats against advocates and their families, while one senator raised concerns about a private right of action and penalties. The bill passed 4-1 and was placed on call for further committees. AB 2103 would make Engaged California a permanent statewide public engagement program; supporters said it broadens civic participation and transparency, while concerns were raised about partisan balance in topic selection. It passed 6-0 and was placed on call to Appropriations. The committee also considered AB 2, which would set statutory damages and other financial accountability measures for large social media platforms when negligence causing harm to children is proven in court. The author and supporters, including a parent who lost her daughter and child-safety advocates, argued that stronger remedies are needed because social media design features are harming children and existing enforcement has been insufficient. Opponents, including TechNet, CCIA, CalChamber, and others, argued the bill blurs content and conduct, could increase litigation, and is unnecessary given existing lawsuits and verdicts. Several senators said the bill was a consumer-protection measure and supported it; it passed 5-0 and was placed on call. AB 883, as amended, would use California’s Delete Act/DROP system to help elected officials and judges remove personal information from data brokers, while also shortening the deletion timeline for all Californians from 45 to 30 days. Supporters said the bill responds to rising threats against public servants and improves privacy tools broadly; some opponents removed or softened opposition after amendments, though CalChamber and CCIA remained opposed unless amended, largely over the private right of action. The bill passed 4-0 and was placed on call. The committee then recessed briefly before taking up AB 2023, a chatbot safety bill for children that would require age verification, safety audits, default protections, parental controls, crisis-response measures, and limits on targeted ads and data sharing. Supporters said it builds on prior AI and child-safety legislation and is needed to prevent harms like self-harm and manipulation; opponents raised concerns about vague harm standards, audit requirements, and liability. The hearing continued with testimony and committee discussion, but no final vote on AB 2023 was shown in the transcript.

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• We just will be able to access it more easily. Ms. Holt: So that sounds like it Ms.
• You can access it without a prescription? Ms.
• Is it true that you have advocated for minors to have access to abortion pills without oversight?
• Vidal: ...minors being able to have access to abortion pills?
• I rise in support of House Bill 25. a bill that represents more than just access to Ivermectin.

Bills: HB25, HB48, HB149, HB254, HB26, HB192

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert

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• There is language in there, however, that allows doctors and hospitals to have access to the information
• reviewing, but as far as the patient and anyone outside the medical community, they would not have access
• There is language in there, however, that allows doctors and hospitals to have access to the information
• for doctors and hospitals to have access for doctors and hospitals to have access to<00:02:43.239
• <00:02:52.159> to<00:02:52.400> this they would not have access to this they would

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 12:00PM est. Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:08 HB 662: 00:00:38, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 662, relating to personally identifiable information. Representative John Blanton explained that the bill would let judges, including federal and state judges, request redaction of their personal and immediate family information from public records, but that the protection would end if they later made identifying information public themselves. He also said the bill would restrict access to certain medical examiner information tied to insurance-company examinations, while still allowing doctors and hospitals access to know who is reviewing the information. The chair noted a committee substitute with a small change on page 3, line 12, removing name and license number language. After discussion, the sponsor agreed to proceed with the substitute. Senator Nemes moved adoption of the committee substitute, seconded by Senator Carroll, and it was adopted without opposition. The committee then voted on the bill itself. Senator Nemes moved passage, Senator Carroll seconded, and the roll was called. House Bill 662 was reported favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass.

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• What we'll look at today is access to teacher certification in the state of Missouri, and having access
• to certification gives you access to teaching in Missouri public schools.
• This access area was established in statute 168.021.
• Thirty-three individuals have accessed their initial certification since this began four years ago.
• We just completed looking at access to the professional certificate.

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• Um, it allows for greater access to care, especially in rural Kentucky.
• access and greater<00:02:53.840> healthcare<00:02:54.239> outcomes.
• I will not get any access by 5:00 p.m.
• Additionally, they're going to have access to $22 billion.
• I want to have access to $22 billion.

Keywords: 26RS SB 38 Testimony 00:28 26RS SB 38 Roll Call Vote 06:54 26RS SCR 9 Testimony 11:06 26RS SCR 9 Roll Call Vote 32:00 Adjournment 32:49, 958, all

Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 38, sponsored by Sen. Richardson, which would require Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for services already within their legal scope of practice. Richardson and Taylor Williams of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association argued the bill would improve access to care, especially in rural areas, reduce emergency room use, and lower Medicaid costs by using pharmacists as lower-cost providers. Members asked whether the bill’s language simply aligned Medicaid with an earlier commercial parity law, and Richardson confirmed that it did. He also cited prior study work, research articles, and examples such as strep/flu testing and medication therapy management as covered services. The bill passed unanimously, and several members commented in support, including concerns about pharmacy access and the need for pharmacists to remain available to patients. The committee then took up a concurrent resolution sponsored by Sen. Meredith calling for a feasibility study of a proposed new Medicaid delivery model. Meredith argued that Kentucky’s Medicaid spending is growing unsustainably and that current managed care arrangements are not improving outcomes enough. He proposed an accountable community health care organization, described as a locally owned, not-for-profit public-private partnership combining elements of accountable care models, with the goal of reducing bureaucracy, improving outcomes, and lowering costs. He said the study would examine a five-year program and ultimately test the model in five regions, with initial focus on the Lincoln Trail, Green River, and Barren River area development districts. Members asked about the study timeline, vendor costs, rural versus urban impacts, and provider recruitment; Meredith said the resolution would be studied by November and that no fiscal note had been prepared. The resolution passed unanimously.

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• Therapy has helped me, access to healing spaces have helped me, and I say that openly because we need
• And when folks don't have access to resources, they turn to substances just to cope.
• Let's fight for real access.
• The 2020 full report on access to services and health care.
• Setting a standard for equity, access, and innovation in a contraceptive policy.

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• Threats to their safety, to their privacy, or to accessibility.
• Delays and disruption to their access for care.
• Like many rural communities, Lindsay families face serious barriers to accessing services.
• As you all know, constitutional rights are only as good as our access to them.
• Reproductive health care, and this legislation is a legal shield for access to medication abortion.

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• The challenge is access to the waste, or as we call them, feedstocks.
• You mentioned that 36% of Texans don't have access.
• Our data says that 56% of residents in the state have access to curbside recycling. 26% have access to
• drop-off, so they don't have access to curbside but do have access to drop-off. 20% have access at multifamily
• Comes to 64% have access in the state of Texas.

Bills: SB410, SB795, SB2510, SB728, SB2689, HB143, HB143

Keywords: Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund

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• They lack access to the right information. and resources.
• And so, my question to you is, will this information be accessible?
• And so making sure they have access to that quality health care.
• To be able to access those services. I love that. Thank you.
• It's just insanely expensive if you don't. know what you're looking for and how to access those.

Bills: HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215, HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• . access. access.
• to access to access >> please,<00:51:25.320> Jamie<00:51:25.880> hold<00:51:
• <01:33:16.840> to the parents can have access to the parents can have access to especially
• 27.160> to uh access high-speed internet access to uh access high-speed internet access to rural
• <01:37:56.440> Uh don't get access. So, um here it is. Uh don't get access.

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