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• component units included in the ACFER: the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, or ADFA; the U of A Foundation
• ; and the UA Fayetteville Campus Foundation.
• units included in the ACFER are the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, or ADFA, the U of A Foundation
• , and the UA Fayetteville Campus Foundation.
• Foundations. OST needed to have some updates to prevent threats and unauthorized access.

Summary: The committee met to adopt prior minutes and reports from its executive and standing committees, including counties and municipalities, educational institutions, and state agencies. Those reports covered routine audit activity, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, and several state agency audit items. The committee also reviewed and adopted the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2025 and the related single audit report, both presented by Legislative Audit staff. The state financial report showed unmodified opinions on the state’s financial statements and described total assets of about $41.9 billion and liabilities of about $11.1 billion, along with retirement system assets of $39.9 billion and a net pension liability of $9 billion. Two material weaknesses were identified: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and a Division of Workforce Services methodology change for unemployment-related estimates that was not properly documented or approved. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed; it resulted in 33 findings, 14 with questioned costs totaling $16.6 million, and qualified opinions for the Summer EBT program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Members questioned agency officials in detail about the Summer EBT questioned costs, DHS unresolved findings, broadband grant documentation, cyber security controls, workers’ compensation liabilities, and child care funding and reporting. DHS explained that the Summer EBT issue involved drawing federal funds in advance rather than as benefits were redeemed, and said the process has been corrected. Broadband officials said the questioned $6.6 million reflected documentation-detail disagreements across many invoices rather than missing payments. OST officials described new logging, endpoint detection, and phishing-training efforts, and DFA and Education officials addressed specific audit findings and corrective actions. The committee ultimately moved to hold the two large statewide reports over until the August meeting for further review, with discussion continuing on whether to release some agency staff in the meantime.

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• President, last year I talked to quite a few community foundations that work with communities across
• still alive, they could be a potential plaintiff to challenge how the money is being used in the foundation
• I've heard from community foundations that have deep concerns about the complexity of this, and I want
• it. 2.5 billion to charity given in Oklahoma alone. 738 million given to nonprofit do Oklahoma foundations
• I think that the The foundation of that part of the repealer is that the CLO just does not see that as

Bills: SB65, SB248, SB330, SB378, SB844, SB1330, SB1410, SB1475, SB1476, SB1565, SB1618, SB1623, SJR39, SJR47, SB2084, SB1655, SB1679, SB2174, SB1775, SB1873, SB1204, SB1884, SB1916, SB1937, SB1447, SB1500, SB2007, SB2074, SB1944, SB2018, SB1984, SB2026, SB2045, SB2049, SB2062, SB2112, SB2118, SB2127, SB2134, SB2135, SB2139, SB2154, SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• a country with tens of millions of Black people who were stolen from their country to build the foundation
• Studies, and later completed graduate work at Syracuse University in Women's Studies and Cultural Foundations
• She served as president of the Park Village Elementary Foundation, where I met her, supported Mesa Verde
• in Park Village Elementary School history: the merger and spin-off between a PTA and the school foundation
• He believed every voter mattered, every ballot counted, and that election integrity is foundational to

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, completed the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors, students, and a long-serving committee secretary, Tabitha Volga-Sang, who was honored for 32 years of service. Members also took up a procedural motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to immediately consider ACA 14, the Taxpayer Protection Act, without reference to file; that motion failed on a 14-44 vote. The main policy debate centered on SB 106 by Senator Laird, a budget appropriation to provide $90 million in one-time funding for Planned Parenthood and related women’s health and family planning services after federal cuts. Assembly Member Tangipa offered amendments arguing the money should be directed more broadly to women’s health and hospitals, but the Assembly voted 41-13 to lay the amendments on the table. Supporters, including Gabriel, Sharp-Collins, Gibson, Krell, Bonta, and others, said the bill was needed to preserve access to cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, and reproductive care, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to offset the effects of federal defunding. Opponents, including Johnson, DeMaio, Patterson, and Tangipa, criticized the bill as lacking transparency, favoring a politically connected organization, and diverting attention from hospital funding and other health needs. After extended floor debate, SB 106 passed the Assembly 55-10 and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. The chamber then took up H.R. 84, a resolution condemning racism after President Trump circulated racist imagery depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Members from the Black, LGBTQ, Latino, AAPI, Jewish, Native American, and other caucuses spoke in support, saying the post normalized dehumanization and had real-world consequences; Assembly Member Tangipa also stated the post was wrong and apologized on the record. The transcript ends during continued debate on H.R. 84, before a final vote is shown.

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• Ashley Key, who is with the Sodality Foundation, and I'll have her make a statement.
• Ashley Key, who is with the Sodality Foundation, and I'll have her make a statement.
• My name is Ashley Key, and I am the founder and president of a nonprofit called the Sodality Foundation
• Our foundation was put together to provide funding for first responders in their departments for mental
• Our foundation was put together to provide funding for first responders in their departments for mental

Keywords: 996, all

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• . >> I am a student at MacArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida, and currently with the SAVE Foundation
• . >> I am a student at MacArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida, and currently with the SAVE Foundation
• STUDENT AT MACARTHUR  HIGH SCHOOL IN HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA  787 AND CURRENTLY WITH THE SAVE FOUNDATION
• I OPPOSE THIS BILL AS A YOUNG QUEER KID,   788 AND CURRENTLY WITH THE SAVE FOUNDATION TODAY
• For more than a decade, the FDA Foundation has hosted the Florida Mission of Mercy, which provided 17,000

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

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• I say this to you because it really showcases how Fresno State is foundational to both the economy and
• Within that, then, ag, of course, is foundational to our economy in the Central Valley.
• So this region is foundational not only to food security, but also to national security.
• We are growing leaders that support the foundation of our economy, which is ag.
• food entrepreneurs with the fundamental tools that they need to build their business on a firm foundation

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Committees on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact and Agriculture, held at Fresno State, focused on cost pressures in California’s food system, household affordability, and the Central Valley’s role in agriculture. Opening remarks emphasized Fresno State’s regional importance, the Central Valley’s outsized contribution to food production, and the connection between agricultural health, food security, and the broader economy. Members also noted the impact of the federal shutdown on CalFresh benefits and the state’s efforts to respond with food assistance funding and National Guard support for food banks. The first panel featured academic and policy experts who described agriculture’s economic importance in the San Joaquin Valley and the rising pressures on farms and households. Dr. Conduro highlighted agriculture’s large share of regional GDP, farm receipts, jobs, exports, and food manufacturing, while identifying water scarcity, SGMA-related land fallowing, labor shortages and rising labor costs, market volatility, invasive pests, and production cost inflation as major barriers. Caroline Danielson of PPIC said food prices remain about 30% above 2019 levels, food insecurity affects about 1.8 million California households, and nutrition programs such as CalFresh, WIC, and school meals are essential in reducing poverty, especially in the Central Valley. Susie Pryor of the Central California Small Business Development Center described technical assistance, capital access, and training for small food and farm businesses, while warning that reduced funding limits support for rural and immigrant entrepreneurs. The second panel brought testimony from a small produce business owner, a food entrepreneur, and the Fresno County Farm Bureau. They said input costs for fertilizer, fuel, irrigation, labor, land leases, and compliance have risen sharply while commodity prices have remained flat or fallen, squeezing small farms and food businesses. Panelists stressed the need for small-batch processing facilities, local supply chains, education on food manufacturing compliance, land access for small farmers, and more pathways into agriculture through trade programs, community colleges, and FFA. Ryan Jacobson said California agriculture is facing a prolonged downturn, with farm bankruptcies, weak commodity prices, export-market uncertainty, water reliability problems, and costly ag-burning rules all contributing to financial strain. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible policy solutions and continued engagement with stakeholders.

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• Second, the funding for foundational academics is essential.
• We've talked about some of the early foundations. I won't repeat that.
• Legacy Prep in DFW has a 50-year-old repurposed building with foundation issues.
• This bill helps. ...boost the foundational funding schools receive.
• focus on high-quality early education and bold investments in our education. educators who are the foundation

Bills: HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all

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• I'm the executive director at North Country Cooperative Foundation.
• Uh, having safe and stable supportive housing creates the foundation to a prosperous life that we all
• 00:31:44.880> home<00:31:45.200> creates<00:31:46.000> the<00:31:46.320> foundation
• supportive home creates the foundation supportive home creates the foundation to<00:31:47.039>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Make it clear to me if you can how we are trying to help create a foundation...
• Make it clear to me if you can how we are trying to help create a foundation for underrepresented students
• How we are trying to help create a foundation for underrepresented students.
• It’s been almost 20 years, and we started a foundation.
• Seeking funding from the IAIF and develop eligibility criteria for projects that may be funded by the foundation

Summary: The committee first heard CS for CS for SB 344, which would modernize the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 based on Public Service Commission recommendations. The bill drew no opposition and was reported favorably. Members then took up several Senator Burton measures: CS for SB 714 on non-opioid advanced directives, which was amended to create a Department of Health website access point for a voluntary form allowing patients to notify providers they do not want opioid medications; CS for SB 738 on child care and early learning providers, which streamlines and updates child care regulation and was supported by industry and business groups; CS for SB 756 on health insurance coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities, which removes the age-8 diagnosis limit and age cap for mandated autism-related coverage; and CS for CS for SB 1356, creating a Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and a newborn genetic testing pilot, later amended to add FIU and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to the board and remove specific appropriations. All of these bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 1624 on higher education, a broad bill affecting tuition policies, workforce programs, institutional governance, and naming changes. The bill generated extended discussion over replacing references to “minority” with “underrepresented,” with the sponsor explaining the intent was to focus on low-income access and student support, while members raised concerns about impacts on majority-minority institutions and preeminence pathways. An amendment added guardrails for private religious postsecondary institutions by requiring public review of affidavits of compliance and giving the Commission for Independent Education enforcement authority. After debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then passed CS for SB 1626 on child welfare, which addresses military-family investigations, emergency shelter certification, children’s services council appointments, criminal-background exemptions, group-home rates, licensing extensions, small residential group homes, missing-children procedures, and psychotropic medication refills; it was amended to adjust council board composition and then reported favorably. Additional bills approved included SB 178, directing Florida A&M University to conduct an agronomic study on emerging crops for land taken out of production; SB 1162, expanding boating improvement funding for trailer parking and offering lease incentives for clean marine manufacturers; CS for CS for SB 958, creating a type 1 diabetes early detection information program for parents and schools; CS for CS for CS for SB 1070, requiring ECGs for student athletes with phased implementation and exemptions, after extensive testimony from parents and advocates about sudden cardiac arrest; CS for SB 774, requiring electronic transmission of certain court orders to sheriffs within six hours; SB 1516, creating an International Aerospace Innovation Fund administered by Space Florida; SB 994, revising driver education requirements and prompting a commitment to add distracted-driving instruction; and CS for CS for SB 1402, expanding eligibility for dropout retrieval programs. The committee also took up SB 810 on stormwater management systems, amending it to focus annual inspections on vulnerable MS4 infrastructure. That bill drew significant opposition from the Florida League of Cities, counties, and stormwater groups, who argued the mandate would duplicate existing permit requirements and impose major costs, but supporters said it was a basic flood-prevention measure. The transcript ends during debate on SB 810, before a final vote is shown.

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• Next we have Sam Miller, Infusion Access Foundation, in support.
• Next we have Sam Miller, Infusion Access Foundation, in support.
• Miller opposition next we have Sam Miller infusion<00:02:12.920> access<00:02:13.680> foundation
• <00:02:14.319> in infusion access foundation in infusion access foundation in support<00:02

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing began with SB 59 on prescription drugs, which drew extensive testimony from insurers, pharmacies, patient advocates, and health organizations. Supporters argued the bill would address PBM practices such as spread pricing, unclear reimbursement, and patient steering, and would help independent pharmacies and lower patient costs by passing rebates through to consumers. Opponents from health plans and PBM-related groups raised concerns, while Walgreens supported the measure and suggested amendments to establish a reimbursement floor. After questions, the committee accepted the Hawaii Pharmacist Association’s proposed amendments, added technical changes and a defective date of December 31, 2050, and voted to pass SB 59 with amendments. The remainder of the hearing focused on a series of nominations and reappointments to health, aging, disability, mental health, juvenile justice, and advisory boards. Nominees and agency representatives generally described their backgrounds and interest in serving, with support testimony emphasizing experience, continuity, and the value of volunteer service. Several nominees highlighted issues such as mental health access, substance abuse treatment, elder services, language access, disability access, and rehabilitation services. The Department of Health, SHPDA, DHS, and other organizations largely testified in support of the nominees. No votes were taken on the nominations during the transcript excerpt, and the chair repeatedly thanked the nominees for their service and testimony. The hearing also included brief procedural remarks about time limits, Zoom testimony, and a possible reconvening date in case of technical difficulties.

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• statement to say that because of the 80% of spending in that other category there was a stronger foundation
• have immediate effects on students' achievement. but might sort of, as you say, sort of build a foundation
• language arts, English language development framework since 2014 have incorporated the principles of foundational
• learn that we had to get much more in tune. as school districts with the impacts of those other foundational
• and integrated our supports for students that were non-academic, we were able to have a strong foundation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• As you just saw, in February of 2024, the Minnesota Chamber Foundation conducted a detailed study that
• Of the 10 states that the report looked at, the foundation report looked at Colorado, Illinois, Iowa,
• states that the um the report looked at states that the um the report looked at the<00:29:42.799> foundation
• > report<00:29:43.440> looked<00:29:43.679> at<00:29:44.320> um the foundation
• report looked at um the foundation report looked at um Colorado<00:29:45.120> Illinois<00:29:

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 8, which was moved for referral to the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. The bill’s author described it as a permitting and environmental review reform measure intended to maintain environmental standards while making permitting more predictable and timely for businesses, municipalities, and agricultural projects. He walked through nine sections, including limiting Wetland Conservation Act extension requests, requiring the MPCA to issue permitting efficiency reports twice a year, separating municipal and industrial permit data, allowing judicial review when the MPCA misses a 150-day two-tier permit goal, requiring quicker notice of incomplete applications, allowing separate construction and operation permits, creating a business permitting ombudsman at DEED, eliminating duplicative scoping EA requirements for projects already requiring a mandatory EIS, and adding an intent statement that the bill does not relax standards. The author and supporters emphasized that the bill is meant to reduce delays and duplication rather than weaken protections. He cited letters of support from groups including Building Trades, Mining Minnesota, pork producers, the Minnesota Biofuels Association, Apex, and the Red River Watershed, while noting that some groups opposed the bill. Testimony in support came from the Minnesota Pork Producers Association, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the Red River Watershed Management Board, and Minnesota Milk, all of whom said permitting delays and inconsistent processes add significant cost and uncertainty. They argued the bill would help farmers, watershed projects, and businesses invest and expand in Minnesota while preserving environmental standards. Supporters also provided examples of the costs of current permitting processes, including long delays for air permits, repeated extensions, and large sums spent on environmental review before projects are halted or delayed. The Red River Watershed Management Board said its projects have spent millions on permitting and review, with some projects taking years and involving many permits from state, local, and federal agencies. Minnesota Milk said the bill and amendment would let farmers and responsible governmental units sequence applications more efficiently. No vote was taken in the portion provided beyond the motion to recommend re-referral, and the committee proceeded to public testimony.

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• <01:59:50.880> One,<01:59:51.199> the foundational faith beliefs.
• One, the foundational faith beliefs.
• And this is a foundational command from God that we protect life. Two, religious freedom.
• This is a foundational human rights and a foundational commitment within this country.
• This is a foundational human rights and a foundational commitment within this country.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:05:16.800> As North Country Cooperative Foundation.
• As North Country Cooperative Foundation.
• And the Wilder Foundation for years has done it.
• Wilder Foundation located here in St. Paul.
• Wilder Foundation located here in St. Wilder Foundation located here in St.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Dallas says, 'Imagine rebuilding even the one we're in now needs a proper foundation.
• similar similarly children in Foundation similar similarly children in kindergarten<01:10:01.360>
• <01:10:03.080> to<01:10:03.239> build<01:10:03.560> their strong Foundation
• to build their strong Foundation to build their educational<01:10:04.320> growth<01:10:05.239>
• education disrupts this Foundation education disrupts this Foundation causing<01:10:17.280> long-term

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Rush has resolutions commending the Admetech Foundation for recognizing the 17th annual Prostate Cancer
• Rush has resolutions commending the Admetech Foundation for recognizing the 17th annual Prostate Cancer

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and took up two resolutions, laying aside one commending the Endometriosis Alliance of Massachusetts and adopting the other, which commended the Admetech Foundation for recognizing the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The chamber then recessed while it received the certified returns from the special election in the First Middlesex District and appointed a committee to canvass the votes. The special committee reported that the votes had been canvassed and that Vanna Howard appeared duly elected. The Senate then appointed a committee to notify Governor Maura Healey and the Executive Council that the Senate was ready for the swearing-in, and Howard was formally administered the oath of office as senator from the First Middlesex District. Governor Healey and Senate leaders offered welcoming remarks highlighting Howard’s background, her historic status as the first Cambodian American state senator, and the significance of her service. In her remarks, Howard thanked voters, supporters, family, and mentors, reflected on her journey as a refugee from Cambodia, and said she was committed to continuing the work of her predecessors and serving the district. After the ceremony, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the next day at 11 a.m. in formal session, ordered Howard’s remarks spread upon the record, and approved the emergency preamble for an act establishing a sick leave bank for Sally DeRosher, an employee of the Department of Correction. The Senate then adjourned.

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• executive director of the American Ibegain Initiative brought to you through and with the Reed Foundation
• The Reed Foundation is an acronym which stands for reaching everyone in distress.

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• First up, we have from the Whitea Foundation, Stacy Sprout and Faith Blalock. Please stand.
• First up, we have from the Whitea Foundation, Stacy Sprout and Faith Blalock. Please stand.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Um, Tax Foundation of Hawaii with comments on Zoom.
• Tom Yamashikica from Tax Foundation.
• Tom Yamamaica from Tax Foundation.
• Um, Tax Foundation of Hawaii with comments on Zoom. >> Thank you.
• Um, Foundation of Hawaii with comments on Zoom. >> Thank you.

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• the uniqueness of Hawaii and the essential educational landscape that we offer, uh, children, a foundational
• the uniqueness of Hawaii and the essential educational landscape that we offer, uh, children, a foundational
• the uniqueness of Hawaii and the essential educational landscape that we offer, uh, children, a foundational
• <00:34:41.919> for experiences which lay the foundation for experiences which lay the foundation
• revised vision builds on the foundation revised vision builds on the foundation and<01:22:26.239

Keywords: 910, house, all