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• However, I think you are demonstrating the need.
• cannot be to increase federal spending compared to what spending would be absent the demonstration.
• There are many types of Section 1115 demonstrations or waivers, not just IMD waivers.
• First, a Section 1115 demonstration or waiver has to be experimental and therefore there should be a
• Second, these demonstrations are time-limited.

Keywords: 908, all

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• However, I think you are demonstrating the need.
• And we have a bill before us to demonstrate that continuum need.
• cannot be to increase federal spending compared to what spending would be absent the demonstration.
• There are many types of Section 1115 demonstrations or waivers, not just IMD waivers.
• Second, these demonstrations have to be time-limited or are time-limited.

Summary: The meeting focused heavily on behavioral health and substance use treatment, especially the IMD exclusion and whether North Dakota should pursue a Section 1115 waiver to allow Medicaid reimbursement for services in institutions for mental diseases for adults ages 21 to 64. Turtle Mountain representatives described major local needs, including limited access to care, high syphilis rates, and the importance of timely public health data. They also discussed the tribe’s recovery center, which opened the prior year, now operating five levels of care with 16 beds, and the desire to expand capacity, possibly through an IMD waiver or related policy changes. Committee members also raised related issues such as rural health transformation funding, telehealth, workforce retention, and the need for better coordination between tribal and state public health systems. A central issue was Turtle Mountain Public Health’s long-running effort to secure a data use agreement with the state so it can receive surveillance data and respond directly to infectious disease cases among tribal members. Speakers said the tribe had a successful COVID-era agreement that allowed faster contact tracing and case management, but that agreement ended with the pandemic. They argued that current delays in sharing data, especially for sexually transmitted infections, leave the tribe unable to respond quickly, while the state and county epidemiology workload is too distant and stretched to be effective. Committee members expressed support and said they would look into the issue, noting that other tribes have secured similar agreements. The committee also heard a detailed presentation from the National Health Law Program on the IMD exclusion. The presenter explained that federal Medicaid law generally bars payment for care in facilities with more than 16 beds, but that states can use other tools such as state plan amendments, managed care arrangements, telehealth, and community-based services. He said IMD waivers are administratively complex, time-limited, and have shown mixed results in other states, with some gains in residential treatment access but limited evidence of improved overdose outcomes or stronger community-based care. He urged the committee to consider broader continuum-of-care solutions and cautioned that waivers alone are not a cure-all. No final vote was taken on the bill draft during the portion shown, but the committee discussed the proposal to appropriate $49,000 and one FTE to HHS to pursue an IMD waiver and report back in the next interim. Members also debated the policy rationale for the 16-bed limit, the role of the state versus tribal sovereignty, and whether the bill should move through the Health Care or Human Services committee in the future.

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• and operated a pilot project in coordination with TCEQ and the Texas Water Development Board to demonstrate
• We have successfully completed a pilot project demonstrating the ability to develop the water supply
• Successfully completed, we have successfully completed a pilot project demonstrating the ability to develop
• the water supply component of the project with access to the demonstrating the ability to develop the
• process when they’re determining compensation is whether the retail public, the CCN holder, can demonstrate

Bills: SB863, SB1190, SB1261, SB1413, SB1624, SB1662, SB1663, SB1855, SB1967, SB2124, SB2204, SB1623

Keywords: Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, water loss, municipally owned utilities, Texas Water Development Board, administrative penalties, water audit, water infrastructure, water supply, state water plan, water management strategies, water financing, municipal bonds, revenue bonds, public debt, obligations, TWDB

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs heard several water-related bills, with testimony focused on drinking water quality, groundwater contamination notice, flood infrastructure funding, water rights conservation, and utility service areas. SB 1662 would limit TCEQ’s advance notice to public water systems to no more than 24 hours before testing after a consumer complaint, to reduce the chance of temporary treatment affecting results. SB 1663 would allow TCEQ to notify private well owners, groundwater conservation districts, and nearby residents by direct means about known groundwater contamination, rather than relying mainly on first-class mail and annual reporting. SB 2124 would move the deadline for publishing the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee’s annual report from April 1 to June 1. Witnesses on the first two bills described long-running water quality problems and delayed notice in their communities and supported the measures. No opposition was recorded, and each bill was left pending for a later vote. The committee also heard SB 1967, which would expand eligibility for Flood Infrastructure Fund financing to multipurpose projects that both reduce flooding and create water supply. Senator Hinojosa and Hidalgo County representatives described the Delta Reclamation Project as a shovel-ready example that would capture flood and drainage water, treat it, and produce new potable supply while also providing detention and flood mitigation. A Sierra Club witness also supported the bill, saying such projects could help manage floodwaters and reduce polluted discharges to bays and estuaries. The bill was left pending. A lengthy and divided discussion followed on SB 1413, which would expand the streamlined expedited release process for landowners seeking removal from a water or sewer CCN in additional counties. Senator Nichols said the bill was a property-rights measure aimed at legacy monopolies and bad actors who use CCNs to hold landowners hostage, while supporters described cases where developers could not get timely service, including fire flow, or were asked to fund infrastructure without reasonable recoupment. Opponents from rural water corporations and utility associations argued the bill would undermine investment in water infrastructure, strand debt, and weaken the return on planned expansion. PUC and TCEQ resource witnesses explained that compensation is handled case by case through appraisal and can include stranded costs, planning, design, construction, and some legal fees, but members noted the statute is unclear and discussed possible committee substitute language. Public testimony was closed with the bill left pending. Later, SB 1624 would allow the Texas Water Trust within the Texas Water Bank to hold donated water rights for conservation purposes and protect them from use-it-or-lose-it cancellation, and SB 863 would address Edwards Aquifer utilities that straddle the aquifer boundary by allowing them to continue using Edwards water within their certificated areas under specified conditions. Both bills were laid out, received no public opposition in the hearing, and were left pending.

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• He said that, as the new senator has demonstrated, you quit selling once you sold.
• <00:40:21.119> that the uh new Senator has demonstrated that the uh new Senator has demonstrated
• of the company board of directors in the interest of the plan's members and beneficiaries, and demonstrate
• <00:43:46.160> such beneficiaries and demonstrate such beneficiaries and demonstrate such
• <00:44:34.880> a memb sit's research which demonstrates a memb sit's research which demonstrates

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:12 SB 4 (Sen. Mays Bledsoe): 01:34 SB 58 (Sen. Webb): 04:53 SB 117 (Sen. Madon): 07:40 SB 121 (Sen. Wheeler): 10:52 SB 237 (Sen. Howell): 13:09 SB 71 (Sen. Boswell): 18:54 SB 174 (Sen. Nunn): 38:18 SB 176 (Sen. Nunn): 40:54 SB 183 (Sen. Nunn): 42:31 Adjournment: 49:51, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Sen. Bledsoe, which would create a risk-based AI governance framework for state government and address AI-generated misinformation in campaigns and elections. The sponsor said the bill came from the AI task force and is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible use of AI while distinguishing between internal and external systems. The committee took a roll call vote and reported the bill out 7-0. The committee then heard Senate Bill 58, sponsored by Sen. Webb, which would allow Kentucky Retirement System benefits to be designated to a Special Needs Trust for a beneficiary. Webb said the bill would help families of special-needs children preserve benefits for supplemental needs such as adaptive equipment, technology, and medical or dental care not covered by government programs. He said retirement systems had provided no-impact letters, and the bill passed 7-0. Members also approved Senate Bill 117, which would let cities adjust incentive payments for training by appointed and elected city officials and remove the statutory minimum from ordinance requirements, and Senate Bill 121, which would authorize county judges to contract with rescue groups to deal with wild horse herds in rural areas. SB 117 passed 10-0 and SB 121 passed 10-0. The committee then took up Senate Bill 71, as amended by a committee substitute, dealing with local library board appointments. Sen. Boswell said the bill was a compromise but that he preferred removing KDLA from the process entirely; library representatives opposed the committee substitute and said they wanted KDLA out of the selection process. Several senators expressed conditional support but said they wanted further changes, and the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill out after a roll call vote with 10 yeas and 1 pass, with members noting they expected further floor amendments.

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• as a housing manager during the Department of Human Services tornado response in March of 2023, demonstrates
• And whereas Lori McDonald's career demonstrates a long-standing commitment to public service, a talent
• as a housing manager during the Department of Human Services tornado response in March of 2023, demonstrates
• And whereas Lori McDonald's career demonstrates a long-standing commitment to public service, a talent
• But I think we've already demonstrated with cancellation of the first vendor contract that we will ensure

Keywords: 1204, all

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• than eight years, where he has developed strong leadership skills, built lasting friendships, and demonstrated
• than eight years, where he has developed strong leadership skills, built lasting friendships, and demonstrated
• During her time with the club, she has grown as both a leader and role model, demonstrating commitment
• its various chapters, embodies the very best of civic engagement and volunteerism, consistently demonstrating
• its various chapters, embodies the very best of civic engagement and volunteerism, consistently demonstrating

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. May Modi. Members then spent much of the opening portion introducing guests and honoring Arizona Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year candidates from across the state, along with a proclamation recognizing the Junior League of Phoenix for its civic service and volunteerism. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement marking Denim Day and Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month. On the floor, the House first rejected Senate amendments to HB 2010 and appointed a conference committee. In Committee of the Whole, members considered several Senate bills and adopted do-pass recommendations on SB 1009, SB 1046, SB 1143, SB 1221 as amended, SB 1613, SB 1013, SB 1338, SB 1121 as amended, SB 1318, SB 1549, and SB 1786 as amended, while retaining SB 1270, SB 1400, and SB 1582 on the calendar. Testimony and debate focused on SB 1013’s merit-based hiring language and concerns about discrimination protections, SB 1338’s public benefits eligibility provisions, SB 1540’s fuel theft provisions and a related amendment, SB 1121’s radiation protection for health care workers, and SB 1318’s cleanup of conflicting breast cancer notification language. The House then took up third-reading votes and passed SB 1113, SB 1193, SB 1448, and SB 1503, with SB 1503 receiving the required three-quarters vote for an emergency measure. Members also moved to not concur in Senate amendments to HB 2003 and appointed another conference committee. The day ended with adjournment until 10 a.m. the following day.

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• Audits increase transparency and demonstrate that elections are fair and accurate. Mr.
• costs for advisory services provided to districts, and to create a grant program for districts demonstrating
• If the firefighter demonstrates that he or she, while employed by the city, was exposed to a... employed
• You would have to demonstrate... employment, you would have to demonstrate that.
• companies claim that they're less harmful than conventional cigarettes, but there is little evidence to demonstrate

Bills: HB30, HB263, HB357, HB359, SB60, SB102, HB30

Keywords: elections, post-election audit, election audit, risk-limiting audit, ballot audit, election integrity, voter confidence, Secretary of State, judge of probate, canvassing board, poll watchers, ballot containers, manual tally, recount, county election, statewide election, general election, absentee ballots, provisional ballots, election transparency

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• Our teachers will demonstrate their learning and application in order to complete their certification
• they've yet been able to demonstrate they've yet been able to demonstrate that<01:49:07.679>
• The highest proportion of special education programs have demonstrated compliance.
• The highest proportion of special education programs have demonstrated compliance.
• by having more and more opportunities to demonstrate that they are.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It was demonstrated by the Department of Commerce studies and then it was replicated by those studies
• It<00:59:57.200> was<00:59:57.359> demonstrated<00:59:58.079> by<00:59:58.319>
• > the<00:59:58.480> Department<00:59:58.799> of It was demonstrated by the Department
• of It was demonstrated by the Department of Commerce<00:59:59.359> studies<00:59:59.680> and
• This is demonstrating that it was above the level allowed by Minnesota rule.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He said that with profitability, they have been able to demonstrate increased profitability with this
• He said they are trying to prime the pump and that they are demonstrating some exciting success.
• He said they are trying to prime the pump and that they are demonstrating some exciting success.
• He said they are trying to prime the pump and that they are demonstrating some exciting success.
• He said they are trying to prime the pump and that they are demonstrating some exciting success.

Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota

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• , but I mean, whereas currently in law, we say we will offset losses like things that are very demonstrable
• We would require them to demonstrate that financial vulnerability.
• And so that's really, I think they would be able to demonstrate that.
• We would be really specifically asking them to show and demonstrate that financial vulnerability and
• They would be able to demonstrate that an agency knows what to look for. Good. Thank you, Mr.

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• Members, House Bill 2446 requires a motor carrier in this state to demonstrate English proficiency.
• Drivers who cannot demonstrate basic English proficiency may be placed out of service.
• Members, House Bill 2446 requires a motor carrier in this state to demonstrate an English proficiency
• Drivers who cannot demonstrate basic English proficiency may be placed out of service.
• If you can demonstrate that, you would be signed in on support.

Bills: HB2003, HB2057, HB2109, HB2111, HB2112, HB2114, HB2256, HB2259, HB2317, HB2323, HB2398, HB2443, HB2446, HB2574

Keywords: driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from New Core Steel on its Arizona operations, emphasizing its Kingman facility, recycled-scrap steel production, high-paying jobs, safety improvements, veteran hiring, community investments, and support for infrastructure projects. Members asked about safety gains, expansion plans, scrap sources, and average pay. The company said it has invested heavily in Arizona and asked legislators to consider local steel and manufacturing when funding transportation and infrastructure projects. The committee then took up several bills. HB 2574 would delay ADOT enforcement of a traffic judgment while an appeal is pending; the sponsor and a witness said it would close a due-process gap, and it passed 7-0. HB 2057 would lower the fee for Arizona Centennial special plates for fleet vehicles to encourage more purchases supporting the Arizona Mining, Mineral, Natural Resource Education Museum; it also passed 7-0 after discussion about possibly expanding the concept to other specialty plates. HB 2109 would raise penalties for repeat distracted-driving violations and add an enhanced penalty when a violation results in a motorcycle crash. The sponsor and motorcycle advocates argued stronger fines are needed, but several members also wanted an education component; the committee agreed to work on a COW amendment and the bill passed 7-0. HB 2317, which would bar local governments from prohibiting cruising, drew strong testimony both for and against: supporters framed cruising as cultural and historical, while opponents from neighborhoods and law enforcement described congestion, blocked streets, sanitation issues, and safety concerns. The chair held the bill for further work. The committee also heard HB 2003, which would lower the age to get an instruction permit to 15 and extend permit periods and supervised-driving requirements; the sponsor and a motorcycle advocate said more supervised time would improve teen safety, while some members expressed concern about lowering the age and wanted to discuss changes before moving it forward.

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• Allowing MDE to provide alternative assessment options will allow students to demonstrate the mastery
• Allowing MDE to provide alternative assessment options will allow students to demonstrate the mastery
• <00:15:11.360> alignment<00:15:11.839> between<00:15:12.160> the is demonstrated
• alignment between the is demonstrated alignment between the standards<00:15:12.800> and<00:15
• PSO demonstrates exactly the kind of fair access to opportunity rigorous coursework should be providing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Because the academic standards prepare students to demonstrate achievement, they include a lot of the
• What students should be demonstrating through achievement is measured by the standards included in the
• So DESE's established academic standards are defining what students should know and be able to demonstrate
• Students should know and be able to demonstrate at the end of each course.
• The exit criteria requires a school to demonstrate continued progress by an upward trend on the ESSA

Summary: The committee received a lengthy Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on Arkansas academic standards, accountability systems, and adequacy requirements. Staff reviewed how state curriculum and standards have evolved from the 1997 Public Education Act through the 2003 Quality Education Act and the 2017 Educational Support and Accountability Act, including required coursework, standards for accreditation, career and technical education, graduation requirements, and recent additions such as computer science, personal finance, firearm safety, and fetal growth and development instruction. Members asked for a chart comparing the major laws and repeals over time, and staff agreed to provide one. The presentation then turned to federal ESSA requirements and Arkansas’s state accountability system. Staff explained Arkansas’s long-term goals for proficiency, English learner progress, and graduation rates, and reported 2025 ATLAS proficiency results, which remained below the 80% goal across student groups. They also reviewed English learner progress, graduation rates, school support and improvement, and equitable access to educators. Data showed gaps by subgroup and by school poverty/minority concentration, with Title I and high-poverty schools more likely to have emergency/provisional teachers and less experienced staff. Members questioned the lack of recent data for some ESSA measures, including equity labs and school index calculations, and asked staff to follow up with the Department of Education. The committee also discussed NAEP results, ACT scores, and teacher quality measures under the state accountability act. Arkansas’s NAEP performance remained below national averages in fourth- and eighth-grade reading and math, and ACT composite scores and benchmark attainment were also reviewed. Members asked for additional information on historical highs and lows, the number of assessments students take by grade, dropout data, and comparisons with other states. No formal votes were taken; the main action was agreement to request additional information from DESE and to schedule department follow-up at a future meeting.

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• Uh, but we could demonstrate with the reserve that we're going to back that up, and if we can't find
• Uh but we could demonstrate<00:17:01.280> with<00:17:01.400> the<00:17:01.480> reserve
• <00:17:02.360> that<00:17:02.600> we're demonstrate with the reserve that we're demonstrate
• So, I know we think about the metro versus rural as two demonstrably different places, but Minnesotans
• versus rural as two demo demonstrably versus rural as two demo demonstrably different<00:19:51.920

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy said the 2026 session ended with major accomplishments despite frustration over what did not pass. She highlighted a $1.2 billion bonding bill, housing and rental investments, property tax reductions, support for HCMC and distressed hospitals, public safety and crime victim funding, IT modernization, and fraud-prevention measures. She also said the Senate pushed a tab fee holiday, though she criticized Republicans for delaying its start until January, and described the session as focused on a “fair deal” for Minnesotans facing higher costs. Murphy said some of the most difficult work involved human services and fraud oversight. She said lawmakers created an independent inspector general office, funded the Attorney General’s Medicaid fraud unit, added training and electronic visit measures, and included payment-withholding language with due-process protections and continuity-of-care safeguards. She said the Senate tried to balance fraud enforcement with preserving access to Medicaid-funded services, and emphasized that legislators must continue oversight and follow audit recommendations. She also expressed deep disappointment that a comprehensive gun violence prevention package did not pass the House, saying it included prevention, intervention, harm reduction, school safety, and mental health provisions. She said the package was rejected by House Republicans and that she would keep fighting for it. On immigration enforcement, she said the Senate proposed protections against ICE actions but could not get them enacted. She also discussed campaign strategy, saying Democrats would defend frontline seats and emphasize health care, housing, jobs, and affordability, while continuing to support roads, bridges, and transit.

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• what we believe are appropriate suggested matches, while allowing for a waiver if need can be demonstrated
• what we believe are appropriate suggested matches, while allowing for a waiver if need can be demonstrated
• . those suggested matches uh demonstrated. those suggested matches uh are<00:08:30.080> established
• Again, that can be waived based on demonstration of need for all of those various counties. Mr.
• Again, that can be waived based on demonstration of need for all of those various counties. Mr.

Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019

Keywords: right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all

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• Not only fun and lively, it has demonstrated that communities coming together makes us stronger.
• Pride promotes the need for visibility and representation to demonstrate that there is a place for everyone
• needed them to protect us, and now we are the safe port in the storm, in the largest political demonstration
• All right, please, no more demonstrations.
• The memorial designation serves as a reminder of the courage, dedication, and service demonstrated every

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• investment in the housing area<00:25:03.120> has<00:25:03.440> been<00:25:03.760> demonstrated
• area has been demonstrated. area has been demonstrated.
• And I know there are other priorities going to face, but I, it seems to me that this has been demonstrated
• And I know there are other priorities going to face, but I, it seems to me that this has been demonstrated
• And I know there are other priorities going to face, but I, I, it seems to me that this has been demonstrated

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We've done well growing about 2200 positions annually as demonstrate on the graph also demonstrate demonstrating
• So those armories essential to getting new for structure and demonstrating that the state of Florida
• And that's almost 6 years that I've been watching it that you care, you demonstrate that you care you

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• students that are demonstrating students that are demonstrating readiness<00:12:04.480> uh
• Uh the demonstrating those competencies.
• So, if we are demonstrating readiness.
• multiple opportunities to demonstrate multiple opportunities to demonstrate readiness.
• opportunities to demonstrate readiness. opportunities to demonstrate readiness.

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