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• delete one currently in statute: a PAC that has not spent money for a year is able to close their registration
• to go over a quick overview of the commission, key areas of engagement, and current commission priorities
• So I stated one of our key areas of engagement and current priorities is to ensure safe.
• One of our current priorities, a big one, deals with grid modernization and energy transition.

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• They had me on the voter registration since, you know, the 1980s.
• since you know the voter registration since you know the 1980s<02:00:13.199> I<02:00:13.280><
• But this isn't necessary when all of that information is on that particular voter's registration.
• We should be working to expand accessible registration and voting options, ensuring that all eligible
• <02:07:40.079> and to expand accessible registration and to expand accessible registration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• dental support obligations to ensure the obligations are clear and support payments supply and proper priority
• So, so the way this works is that there's a certain order or priority in a judgment, and this simply
• is a problem that, That shows up from time to time because uh we don't, uh, we don't specify the priority
• to note that the committee's substitute, I do not believe, uh, changes the period for required registration
• providers and caregivers, including kinship caregivers from across the state who help inform our policy priorities

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• dental support obligations to ensure the obligations are clear and support payments apply in. proper priority
• of Matthew members, so the way this works is that there's a certain order or priority in a judgment,
• This is a problem that shows up from time to time, because we don't specify the priority order for this
• want to note that the committee substitute, I do not believe, changes the period for required registration
• collaborate with providers and care. caregivers from across the state who help inform our policy priorities

Bills: HB557, HB732, HB1892, HB1954, HB2301, HB3180, HB3405, HB3650, HB3758, HB4035, HB4621, HB4795, HB4870, HB5069, HB5137, HB5149

Keywords: child support, arrears, court enforcement, contempt, legal protections, healthcare, insurance, cost reduction, accessibility, regulations, impotency, marriage annulment, Family Code, Texas law, family law, Texas legislation, dissolution of marriage, annulment, marriage, child custody

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• I urge you to continue your efforts in making the expansion of midwifery care in Massachusetts a priority
• I also currently serve on the newly appointed Board of Registration in Midwifery and as president of
• Board of Registration in Midwifery and as president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association
• Board of Registration in Midwifery and as president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association

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.

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• My family provided me full language access, ASL and deaf culture, and they're not just priorities; they're
• My family provided me full language access, ASL and deaf culture, and they're not just priorities; they're
• My family provided me full language access, ASL and deaf culture, and they're not just priorities; they're
• <01:27:02.639> guide<01:27:03.560> um<01:27:03.679> in within the the registration
• guide um in within the the registration guide um in these<01:27:04.280> situations<01:27:05.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• President, so the title of the bill here says, provides for automatic voter registration and pre-registration
• “I decline use of this form for voter registration and pre-registration purposes.
• does not meet the eligibility requirements for registration.
• does not meet the eligibility requirements for registration.
• REGISTRATION.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with routine business, including approval of the prior journal and several messages from the Assembly to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills. The chamber then took up a budget extender, Senate Print 10262/Assembly Bill 11295, which would appropriate $2.9 billion to keep state government operating through May 14 while budget negotiations continued. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in reaching a full budget and criticized the lack of clarity on major policy issues, conference committees, school aid timing, and a proposed $1 billion utility ratepayer relief plan, arguing the state’s spending and affordability problems were worsening. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were in the final stretch and that the extender was necessary to maintain government operations. The extender passed 59-1 after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. The Senate also considered a major election-law bill, Senate Print 88A, providing for automatic voter registration and pre-registration through DMV, Medicaid, and NYCHA-related transactions. Senator Walczyk’s proposed amendment to require voter ID was ruled nongermane, and his appeal was rejected. The bill prompted extended debate over whether the process would protect against non-citizen registration or instead remove barriers for eligible voters. Supporters, including Senator Gianaris, said it would streamline registration and help eligible but unregistered New Yorkers participate; Senator Zellner said it would strengthen the process. Opponents, including Senators Walczyk, Borrello, Helming, Rhoads, and Martins, warned it would shift responsibility away from bipartisan boards of elections, create administrative errors, and risk improper registration. The bill ultimately passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar, with senators explaining votes along party lines. The chamber also adopted or advanced several resolutions and recognized guests. Senator Gallivan’s Police Week resolution drew remarks honoring fallen officers and law enforcement families, with Senators Chan, Rolison, Weik, Ryan, and Myrie speaking in support. Senator Sepúlveda’s resolution commemorating Dominicans in Albany was also discussed, with praise for the Dominican community’s contributions to New York and supportive remarks from Senator Chan. In addition, the Senate heard introductions for guests from Allen A.M.E. Church and the creators of the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.”

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• Oh, we're going to have a discussion on vehicle registration.
• , and you are required to renew your registration every year.
• As part of the current registration... And you are required to renew your registration every year.
• So I add, so here these two green highlights are both registration.
• So this is Vehicle Registration Amendments.

Keywords: 985, all

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• there's also a check through the DELGIS system of all new applications and all existing voter registration
• And if someone becomes ineligible, then their registration is canceled.
• And if someone becomes ineligible, then their registration is canceled. Okay. Senator. Thank you.
• We're not looking at registration.
• committee, but also for the fact that it's not easy to figure out what jobs or what buildings take priority

Keywords: 1064, all

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• and verify the registration. and verify the registration.
• to registration. to registration.
• . registration. registration.
• . registration. registration.
• . registration. registration.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 4240, an elections administration bill, was introduced as a package of updates to absentee voting, statewide voter registration system use, early voting procedures, recordkeeping, removal of outdated statutory language, and reimbursement for municipalities and counties that administer certain special elections. The author, Rep. Freiberg, described the bill as a modernization and efficiency measure that would clarify procedures while maintaining election security. Several amendments were adopted. The A4 amendment, offered by Rep. Freiberg, was described as aligning language with the Senate and passed without objection. The A6 amendment, offered by Rep. Cosnik, would give school districts more direction on polling locations for special elections in multi-county districts; Rep. Lee raised concerns that it could affect many districts statewide and questioned whether it applied to early voting, while Rep. Cosnik said it was narrowly tailored and intended to prevent disenfranchisement. Rep. Freiberg and Rep. Lee both said they would support it as a voter-access measure despite possible costs, and it was adopted. The A5 amendment, offered by Rep. Schultz, would require the Secretary of State to provide voter information to the U.S. Department of Justice upon request for civil-rights and federal voting-law enforcement; it was debated at length, with supporters framing it as election integrity and opponents arguing it would jeopardize voter privacy and could be used by the Trump administration to pressure Minnesota. The amendment was adopted after a roll call request. The debate on A5 was especially contentious, with Republicans arguing the state should cooperate with federal efforts to clean voter rolls and Democrats arguing the DOJ had overreached, mishandled civil-rights investigations, and sought voter data without a lawful need. Members on both sides cited voter fraud, privacy, and federal-state election authority, and several speakers referenced recent DOJ actions and court disputes. The transcript ends during further discussion of the federal role in elections, with no final disposition on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.

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• and protect habeas corpus and participation in the electoral process, including expanded voter registration
• ARE ENACTING EARLY VOTING AND VOTE BY MAIL, CHAMPIONING AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION, AND ADVANCING
• You have made sure that you knew our priorities, and if we talked to you about something, I knew—and
• But to list the things we achieved: early voting, mail-in voting, online voter registration, the John
• Food insecurity should be one of our top priorities. Making sure that people have food is critical.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar. The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family. Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.

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• Customs and Border Protection has also ranked it as one of their top priorities for future investment
• And our priority would have been the Border Highway Connector.
• But to make it happen, we also need your help and see that it's also a priority for the government of
• And, as Director Zepeda was saying, this port is a priority for the Mexican government.
• We need to make it a priority.

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• this legislative session major priority this legislative session to<00:06:41.360> make<00:06:
• The ISO New England registration issue. What is in this bill maintains the status quo.
• registration registration issue.<01:37:34.159> What<01:37:34.400> is<01:37:34.560>
• Group host registration revoked. Got it. All right. Thank you. That maintains that status quo.
• The concern of theirs is that the re-registration process can take a while.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is about the registration process.
• <00:50:33.960> kick for uh Motor Vehicle Registration kick for uh Motor Vehicle Registration
• and that the normal registration and that the normal registration<01:19:44.040> in<01:19:44.600
• <01:41:53.520> record individual's voter registration record individual's voter registration
• <02:15:15.079> and distinguish it between registration and distinguish it between registration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• remain priority two status if they received a priority two the year before.
• up to a priority one.
• Priority 1 for funding.
• 2 to Priority 1 for funding.
• 1 from the panel recommendation of Priority 2, and Virginia Repertory Theatre Company to Priority 2

Keywords: Virginia Commission for the Arts Board Meeting, 976, house, all

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• the governor stood up the Organized Crime Commission, she made human trafficking one of our top priorities
• So the commission very quickly realized what a huge priority this is.
• Section 2414, the vital statistics section, this is a very specific provision regarding birth registrations
• There are specific things in there regarding birth registrations and deaths, and then you've got this

Bills: SB41, SB33, SB32, SB30

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting

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• To all those that are here to witness, the committee uses electronic witness registration.
• We've had registration open since two o'clock today.
• Excluding individuals from transplant waiting lists or assigning them a lower priority based solely on
• Leach and Chairwoman Kolkhorst for carrying this incredibly important medical freedom legislative priority

Bills: HB163, HB216, HB721, HB2035, HB2038, HB3057, HB3153, HB3233, HB3595, HB3801, HB3812, HB4076, HB4129, HB4377, HB4535, HB4666, HB4730, HB4743, HB4903, HB5149, HB5155, HB1534, HB163, HB216

Keywords: epinephrine, healthcare, emergency response, administration, medical policy, health care, itemized billing, patient rights, provider regulations, Texas Health and Safety Code, cost disclosure, insurance, benefit plan, administrators, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions, parental notice, mental health, medical licensing

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• Executive Committee Woman for Senate District 1 and Chair of the Republican Party of Texas Legislative Priority
• Thank you very much, and I will remind everyone that registration to provide oral testimony closes at
• Because we close registration at 2 o'clock. But go ahead. I won't let you do this.
• Chair, members, the safety of our schools has been a top priority of the legislature for several sessions

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension

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• I, I wanted to remind everybody, so we have cut off, uh, registration for House Bill 311.
• So again, if you have not registered for House Bill 311, we have stopped registration.
• It expands the existing online voter registration system of Texas to allow first-time registrants to
• Online registration reduces human error from handwritten paper forms.
• Electronic voter registration enables both faster and closer oversight of voter registration applications

Bills: HB311

Keywords: flood hazards, recreational vehicles, temporary dwelling structures, Texas Water Development Board, flood safety standards, emergency management

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• The establishment of a fleet registration program is very pro-business and streamlines the registration
• shall terminate their Fleet registration shall terminate their Fleet registration and<00:41:10.440
• /c> and revert any existing registration and revert any existing registration credentials<00:41:13.079
• the fleet after the initial registration the fleet after the initial registration it<00:41:55.160
• prated furthermore this registration prated furthermore this registration program<00:42:02.000><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all