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• A nationally recognized expert in gaming policy, Pock has led groundbreaking research on lotteries, gaming
• A nationally recognized expert in gaming policy, Pock has led groundbreaking research on lotteries, gaming
• gaming policy, Pock has led gaming policy, Pock has led groundbreaking<00:02:42.560> research
• And that unprecedented experiment, with a focus on integrity, has led to an incredible national expansion
• That unprecedented experiment, with a focus on integrity, has led to an incredible national expansion

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• including product safety, child well-being, and data security, among others, while independent expert-led
• California has led by aligning with broad, globally recognized standards, not by building siloed ones
• California has always led the nation in protecting civil rights and privacy.
• California has always led the nation in protecting civil rights and privacy.
• What ALPR hits past 60 days at a certain point have led to the solving of crime.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• 36.720> up<00:18:36.880> the<00:18:37.039> districts You know, that's what that led
• You know, that's what that<00:18:57.679> lead<00:18:58.160> led<00:18:58.480> to
• to for us want to have that lead led to for us want to have education<00:19:00.880> for<00:19
• And so we have worked in depth with the tribal transportation office led by Winslow Friday.
• I don't know if they did this year or not. >> Yeah, I think Todd Gunther was the one that led the charge

Keywords: 916, all

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• change and the Senate proposal technical change and the Senate proposal apparently<01:27:21.720> led
• <01:27:21.960> to<01:27:22.080> some<01:27:22.880> significant apparently led
• to some significant apparently led to some significant confusion. confusion. confusion.
• He led civil and criminal cases. Uh, one of which we may be interested in.
• He led civil and criminal cases. He led civil and criminal cases.

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• peer support communication may during a peer support<01:42:17.280> session<01:42:18.360> led
• <01:42:18.760> by<01:42:19.240> an<01:42:19.440> emergency support session led
• by an emergency support session led by an emergency service<01:42:20.640> peer<01:42:20.920><
• <01:42:41.040> by<01:42:41.320> an relating to peer session led by an relating to peer
• session led by an emergency<01:42:42.520> service<01:42:43.200> peer<01:42:43.600>

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• We've created a community-led resilience fund to move resources quickly, but we lack the resources to
• > fund resilience community-led resilience fund resilience community-led resilience fund to<01
• But I'll say I see the situation that led to what happened from businesses that needed the help from
• But I'll say I see the<01:14:14.880> situation<01:14:15.520> that<01:14:15.680> led<
• to what happened the situation that led to what happened from<01:14:18.000> businesses<01:14:

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• This<00:29:51.360> led<00:29:51.679> ARM<00:29:52.399> to<00:29:52.640> file<
• ARM to file a lawsuit which was This led ARM to file a lawsuit which was argued<00:29:54.480> in<
• And that led to a period of 20-plus years that saw a mere five or six rate increases.
• And<00:31:53.360> that<00:31:53.600> led<00:31:53.840> to<00:31:54.000> a
• to a period of 20 plus And that led to a period of 20 plus years<00:31:55.679> that<00:31:56.000

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• They had, uh, there was a sex offender that had done unspeakable things to little girls who was led out
• <01:09:21.199> of<01:09:21.600> jail,<01:09:22.239> a little girls who was led
• out of jail, a little girls who was led out of jail, a local<01:09:22.799> jail.
• this body, Jeanie and I would bring groups of students here for Student Advocacy Day, which in part led
• ,<01:52:26.080> which<01:52:26.480> in<01:52:26.719> part<01:52:27.040> led

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, February 12, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 124 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted a congratulatory House resolution honoring the Kent Island High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Maryland Class 2A state championship. The House also journalized Baltimore City 2026 bond/loan authorization resolutions and moved a series of introductory House bills and bond initiatives through first reading and committee referral without objection. On the special order calendar, House Bill 28, concerning higher education/private career schools advertising, received a favorable report and was ordered printed for third reading. House Bill 226, creating a Department of Disabilities housing programs and affiliated foundations structure, was also reported favorably as amended. Two floor amendments were adopted to that bill: one clarifying that any affiliated foundation may only raise funds or provide support and may not run programs or set policy, and another restoring conflict-of-interest and ethics protections, including limits on family members and public ethics application requirements. A later amendment to HB 226 was rejected by a recorded vote of 95 in the negative, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The most extended debate centered on House Bill 229, which increases the Maryland Transportation Authority’s revenue bond limit from $4 billion to $5 billion to help finance the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. One amendment sought to prohibit toll increases without General Assembly approval; its sponsor argued the added borrowing would likely lead to future toll hikes and that elected representatives should vote on them. The floor leader opposed the amendment, saying it would weaken MDTA’s independent rate-setting authority, harm its bond rating, and increase financing costs, while noting the bill is intended to cover bridge reconstruction costs and federal reimbursement timing. After debate, the amendment failed on a recorded vote, and HB 229 was ordered printed for third reading.

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• 39.919> immigrants a coalition of immigrants, immigrants a coalition of immigrants, immigrants led
• serving<00:17:42.240> organizations<00:17:43.440> and<00:17:43.760> allies led
• and serving organizations and allies led and serving organizations and allies working<00:17:44.480><
• The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights represents about 30 immigrant-serving and led organizations
• It was a very, very limited... and led organizations across the Pyina. and led organizations across the

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the impact and legality of federal immigration enforcement efforts in Hawaii, with Chair Carl Rhodes framing it as the sixth and final interim briefing in a series on the rule of law and local effects of federal actions. He said the discussion would focus on due process concerns, questioning and detention of citizens and lawful immigrants, free speech issues, and pressure on state and local law enforcement, and noted the issues may be revisited in the 2026 regular session. There was no public testimony or committee vote; only invited speakers presented. Dr. Amy Agayani opened by arguing that immigrants are integral to Hawaii’s history, economy, and communities, and contrasted that with what she described as harmful narratives portraying immigrants as criminals. She cited figures that one in five Hawaii residents is foreign-born, that immigrants make up about 20% of the labor force and over 27% of entrepreneurs, and that roughly 40,000 people in Hawaii are undocumented, many of whom may have pathways to legal status but face language, information, and court barriers. She also said federal enforcement has expanded beyond undocumented immigrants to include citizens and lawful residents, and warned that attacks on birthright citizenship and visa categories could affect many families. Matina Mock of the legal clinic emphasized the complexity of immigration law and the severe lack of legal representation, noting a nationwide backlog of 11.3 million immigration-related applications and 3.4 million court cases, plus about 1,400 pending immigration cases in Honolulu with only two immigration judges. She said Hawaii has only six or seven nonprofit immigration legal service providers, and that represented clients are far more likely to obtain relief. Mock described a recent case involving a lawful student visa holder who was transferred among multiple federal facilities before being brought to Honolulu without clear notice, which she said illustrated due process violations. She also said ICE activity in Hawaii has sharply increased, with about 150 arrests from January to July 2025, a 380% increase over the same period in 2024, and that many detainees have no criminal record. Stephanie Haro Sevilla and another clinic fellow described 2025 enforcement as a major shift driven by a January executive order, the end of prior limits on arrests in sensitive locations, and arrest quotas they said require 3,000 arrests per day nationwide. They said this has led to arrests without warrants or probable cause, broader targeting of people with minor offenses or no criminal history, and the use of resources from other federal agencies and local law enforcement for civilian immigration enforcement. They also said the federal detention center in Honolulu is holding roughly 40 to 80 civilian detainees on any given day, often in conditions they characterized as prison-like, and warned that the current escalation could eventually affect lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens. The speakers urged the public to support immigrant-rights advocates and local protective policies and funding measures.

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• Uh, it's led to rural access gaps, much longer wait times and higher utilization of our ERS. this is
• Uh it's led as you can see availability.
• Uh it's led as you can see there<00:05:03.759> to<00:05:04.400> rural<00:05:04.800>
• 00:23:51.760> their<00:23:52.000> program<00:23:52.960> which<00:23:53.280> led
• <00:23:53.679> to increases in their program which led to increases in their program which

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board meeting began with a roll call and approval of the October 7 meeting minutes. The chair then reordered the agenda to hear the item on Medicaid reimbursement rates and network adequacy first because of scheduling issues. Dr. Steve Robertson of the Kentucky Dental Association was sworn in and testified at length about Kentucky’s dental Medicaid program, arguing that reimbursement rates are unsustainably low, have been largely flat for decades, and are often below the cost of providing care. He said Kentucky ranks near the bottom nationally in oral health, dental Medicaid rates are often 60% or less of commercial rates, and the program’s share of the Medicaid budget has effectively remained around 2% despite growth in enrollment and services. Dr. Robertson said the low rates are contributing to provider losses, rural access gaps, longer wait times, dental deserts, and greater use of emergency rooms for preventable dental problems. He cited examples of office costs exceeding reimbursement for basic procedures, noted that many dentists are small private businesses, and said the state is struggling to recruit and retain dentists because of low payment levels and high student debt. He also pointed to disparities with neighboring states and said recent increases in some oral surgery and cleaning codes were not enough to address the broader problem. His recommendations included completing the rebasing study, increasing dental reimbursement in the upcoming budget, tying future reviews to inflation and cost data, aligning benchmarks, and prioritizing preventive and restorative care to improve workforce stability and access. Board members asked about the size of the needed increase, the effect of private insurance on dental practice finances, and what a new dentist might expect to earn. Dr. Robertson said the association is working on an appropriations request and that private insurance pressures are part of the problem as well, since many plans are HMOs or PPOs with limited provider control over rates. He also said the association can no longer conduct reimbursement surveys because of FTC restrictions, but would try to obtain current ADA data. In response to questions about the future of the program, he warned that without significant changes it could become unsustainable and cited Ohio and Missouri as examples where higher reimbursement improved provider participation and access. The board then heard from Mr. Bowman of Baldwin Consulting, who discussed outpatient behavioral health providers, including ABA therapy and mental health/substance use disorder services. He said these providers face similar issues of rising costs, flat reimbursement, and access problems. He reviewed Kentucky’s network adequacy standards, including travel-time standards, 30-day appointment limits, and newer federal requirements that will require services within 10 business days by 2029. He said wait times for outpatient behavioral health, especially children’s services and ABA, have grown substantially, sometimes to more than a year, and emphasized that the Medicaid department must enforce these standards.

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• have ex looked at curriculum for reasons other than the science of reading, it has unintentionally led
• > has science of reading, it has science of reading, it has unintentionally<01:02:52.160> led
• to the exclusion of unintentionally led to the exclusion of highquality<01:02:54.720> diverse
• <01:03:10.160> to<01:03:10.319> the do some other things, it has led to the do some
• other things, it has led to the omission<01:03:11.040> of<01:03:11.359> rigorous<01:03

Keywords: 1183, house

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• moved from housing over here that uh we're seeking an appropriation for the Minnesota Homeless Study um led
• <00:27:02.080> by<00:27:02.159> the Minnesota Homeless Study um led by the Minnesota
• Homeless Study um led by the Wilder<00:27:02.799> Foundation<00:27:03.360> with<00:27:
• The Link is a youth- and adult-led nonprofit organization based out of North Minneapolis and provides
• The Link is a youth- and adult-led nonprofit organization based out of North Minneapolis and provides

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• The winners get engaged by, twice a month, workshops led by the best poets in the country, and then they
• The winners get engaged by, twice a month, workshops led by the best poets in the country, and then they
• The winners get engaged by, twice a month, workshops led by the best poets in the country, and then they
• The Inner Circle is an organization that serves African youth, and it is led by professional volunteers
• The Inner Circle is an organization that serves African youth, and it is led by professional volunteers

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• Because of that, they're particularly well suited to secret surveillance, which is what led to the warrant
• to the the warrant is what led to the the warrant requirement<00:28:18.960> in<00:28:19.080><
• you could strike arbitrators, uh which you could strike arbitrators, uh which which<01:19:16.840> led
• 17.840> sort<01:19:18.080> of<01:19:18.160> a<01:19:18.240> perverse which led
• to sort of a perverse which led to sort of a perverse incentive<01:19:19.520> for<01:19:19.840

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• working a job that does not allow me to take on additional hours, alongside having an unpaid internship, led
• She said Minnesota's academic environment has led to incredible research, economic growth, and attracted
• academic in the country and this robust academic environment<00:41:33.280> has<00:41:33.480> led
• <00:41:33.720> to<00:41:34.160> incredible environment has led to incredible environment
• has led to incredible research<00:41:35.480> incredible<00:41:36.119> economic<00:41:36.680

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• The community efforts led to managing the overgrowth and the over-visitation that happens at Pololū,
• The community efforts led to managing the overgrowth and the over-visitation that happens at Pololū,
• The community efforts led to managing the overgrowth and the over-visitation that happens at Pololū,
• The community efforts led to managing the overgrowth and the over-visitation that happens at Pololū,
• He has led an initial pilot project specifically for the island of Oʻahu, in which we partner with our

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Water and Land Committee heard several measures related to DLNR, coastal management, and public lands. SB 561, which appropriates funds for conservation enforcement equipment for the Oʻahu branch of DOCARE, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple organizations, with the chair noting 18 supporters and no opposition. SB 465 would require DLNR to study the carrying capacity of Kīkiʻola Small Boat Harbor on Kauaʻi and report to the Legislature; DLNR supported the intent but suggested the study be timed with an ongoing $41 million capital improvement project. Senator Kouchi explained the bill was meant to close a permit loophole that has allowed operators to increase passenger capacity without additional approval, while one testifier opposed the measure as unnecessary and late. Supporters included county and community representatives, while some written testimony opposed it. The committee also heard SB 1456, which broadens the definition of beach restoration to include work on eroded beaches and degraded dune systems, including sand management, native vegetation, and removal of abandoned materials. DLNR, the University of Hawaiʻi, and other testifiers supported the measure as an administrative update. SB 1460 would require BLNR lease extensions to use updated forms reflecting current leasing practices; DLNR supported it as an administrative bill. SB 1517 would authorize public land leases for recreational residential use by public lottery limited to county residents. DLNR supported the bill, and Chipper Wiman and others testified that it would help preserve Kauaʻi’s historic recreational cabins and create fairness for local families; the committee also heard concerns about older cabins, market-based auction prices, and the need to keep these leases affordable for residents. The committee then heard SB 1511, which would prohibit vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Honoliʻi Bay, with an exemption for government vessels; DLNR and at least one additional testifier supported it. SB 1019 would allow the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for beach restoration planning and grants to nonprofits for cleanup, but DLNR said that purpose fit better under the separate Beach Restoration Special Fund, and the Ocean Tourism Coalition opposed the bill on that basis. Finally, SB 1457 would authorize DLNR to issue interim rules on commercial and recreational water sports equipment use for up to two years; DLNR described it as an adaptive-management tool for changing conditions, while multiple water-sports operators and residents opposed it, arguing it would reduce public participation, expand agency power, and target the foiling community. The hearing closed with the chair noting heavy opposition to SB 1457, including 88 written testimonies against it and only a few in support.

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• I've most recently led a U.S. team at our embassy in Italy, representing U.S. agricultural policy at
• a US team at our Embassy in recently led a US team at our Embassy in Italy<00:42:10.520> representing
• When I was president of the Morris Campus Student Association, I implemented and led a program in our
• a<01:15:51.000> program<01:15:52.000> in<01:15:52.239> our implemented and led
• a program in our implemented and led a program in our rural<01:15:52.719> food<01:15:53.000><

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Summary: The forum focused on the University of Minnesota system’s future, with candidates largely agreeing that the five campuses should remain distinct while working more closely together. Speakers emphasized the land-grant mission, the importance of serving Greater Minnesota, and the need for each campus to have a clear value proposition tied to local communities. Several suggested stronger cross-campus partnerships, more use of technology, and more seamless student pathways between campuses, while also noting enrollment declines and the need to preserve campus identities. A second major topic was public trust in higher education and the perceived value of a college degree. Candidates pointed to rising tuition, student debt, and concerns about post-graduation job prospects as key challenges. Proposed responses included better storytelling about university outcomes, stronger partnerships with schools, legislators, and communities, more targeted fundraising and commercialization of research, and clearer evidence of return on investment for students and families. The discussion then turned to athletics, where most candidates described sports as the university’s “front door” but said academics must remain the priority. They raised NIL, revenue sharing, and the need to keep athletics funding separate from core university funding, while also recognizing athletics’ role in campus culture and student recruitment. In later questions, candidates discussed why they sought regent service and how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, with responses stressing access, belonging, open debate, and meeting students where they are. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• It led to many things in county government in Erie County.
• It led to the creation of the Erie County Correction Specialist Advisory Board, and it led to the creation
• IT LED TO MANY THINGS IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN ERIE COUNTY.
• IT LED TO THE CREATION OF THE ERIE COUNTY CORRECTION SPECIALIST ADVISORY BOARD AND IT LED TO THE CREATION
• Senator Harckham and others really have led on that.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.

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• causing Duluth Public Schools to have a $5.8 million funding gap, so that 2016 administrative error led
• My experiences have led me to see glaring disparities in access to advanced coursework, particularly
• My experiences have led me to see glaring disparities in access to advanced coursework, particularly
• a study and it's ongoing um that a I led a study and it's ongoing um that examines<01:08:44.759>
• from Judiciary that led us to want<01:38:04.520> to<01:38:04.679> remove<01:38:05.159>

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• This led me to pursue a job with Vitality Family Medicine and Dr.
• This led me to pursue a job with Vitality Family Medicine and Dr.
• We were founded and are led by FQHCs across Massachusetts and support them in their mission to deliver
• These barriers to access have led to the highest risk of maternal deaths in the developed world, with

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing with testimony on several health care bills, with most of the discussion focused on primary care access, community health center reimbursement, midwifery and birth centers, telehealth, hospital-at-home, direct primary care, and trans-inclusive health care access. Chair Feeney and Chair Murphy opened by noting the large number of signups and asking testifiers to keep remarks brief because of time constraints. Legislators and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that Massachusetts’ primary care system is under strain and that federal policy changes and reimbursement gaps are worsening financial pressure on providers. On community health centers, Representative Blay, Senator Lovely, Michael Curry, Bethany Keeley, Jag Deep Trevetti, Sean Cahill, and Christina Severin all supported H. 1096/S. 711, which would require commercial insurers to pay federally qualified health centers at least the MassHealth prospective payment system rate. They argued that commercial plans currently reimburse health centers below Medicaid rates, threatening sustainability, staffing, and access, especially as federal cuts and coverage losses could increase uncompensated care. Testifiers said the bill would stabilize health centers, protect primary care access, and not cost the state money. A second major topic was H. 1117/S. 784 on sustaining birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Senator Lovely, Senator Miranda, Emily Anesta, Rebecca Orden, Catherine Rushworth, Nishira Burrill, Joel Sutherland, Rachel Blessington, Joelle Ward, and others described the 2024 maternal health omnibus as an important first step, but said birth centers and midwives still face low reimbursement, workforce shortages, and financial instability. They urged reimbursement parity, a workforce development fund, and support for freestanding birth centers, citing improved outcomes, lower C-section rates, better patient experience, and racial equity in maternal health. Several speakers shared personal birth stories and said the bill would help preserve and expand birth options in communities like Roxbury, Worcester, and the North Shore. The committee also heard support for H. 1343 on direct primary care from Dr. Garofalo, Dr. Altman, Dr. Nair, Stephanie Cameron, Dr. Haley Moke-Blessed, and others, who said current insurance rules force patients to use a separate in-network primary care doctor for referrals and sometimes prevent physicians from dispensing medications. They argued the bill would reduce delays, administrative burden, and costs while improving continuity of care. In addition, Dr. Miklides and Sue Stempeck supported H. 1141 on hospital-at-home parity, saying the model has strong outcomes and should be reimbursed at the same rate as brick-and-mortar hospital care. Heather Myers and Katrina Cook testified on telehealth and digital health equity, urging broader coverage for asynchronous care, remote monitoring, interpreter services, and digital literacy supports. SEIU Local 509 supported H. 1188/S. 681 on trans-inclusive health care access, saying it would remove arbitrary insurance barriers to gender-affirming care. No votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.