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• Fatal crashes are caused by a range of unsafe driving behaviors.
• And we need to address that behavior immediately.
• statewide efforts in reducing fatal crashes and bad driving behavior.
• I'm here on behalf of my son, Connor Elliott-Lopez, in support of.
• I'm here supporting stronger laws like California SB 907.

Summary: The joint Senate Public Safety and Transportation hearing focused on DUI, impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, road design, and the broader traffic safety system in California. Chairs Jesse Arreguín and Dave Cortese said the purpose was to inform upcoming legislation and noted that no bills would be acted on at the hearing. They emphasized the scale of the problem, including thousands of fatal and serious injury crashes each year, and framed the discussion around a Safe System approach that combines infrastructure, enforcement, education, and technology. The first panel covered current DUI law and traffic safety research. Thomas Nozowitz of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code outlined California’s DUI penalty structure, including escalating misdemeanor and felony penalties, license suspensions, ignition interlock devices, Watson advisories, and homicide-related offenses such as vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and Watson murder. Stephanie Doherty of the Office of Traffic Safety described statewide crash trends, the role of alcohol, drugs, and speeding in fatalities, and state efforts such as the Safe System approach, safety corridors, and grant funding for impaired-driving countermeasures. Dr. Julia Griswold of UC Berkeley SafeTREC presented research favoring systemic interventions like self-explaining roads, safer speed limits, speed safety cameras, intelligent speed assistance, ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, and treatment for chronic offenders, while noting that first-time DUI offenders account for a large share of fatal crashes. Members pressed the panelists on first-offense DUI treatment, ignition interlocks, speed governors, diversion, and whether tougher sanctions or vehicle technology would better reduce recidivism. Several senators raised concerns about repeat offenders, alcohol-use disorder, and the need for earlier intervention, while others questioned the effectiveness and cost of in-car devices. The panel also discussed data gaps and the need for better reporting and coordination between courts and DMV. The second panel, with DMV Director Steve Gordon and Judge Lisa Rodriguez, explained how administrative and court processes work in parallel: DMV receives court abstracts and can impose administrative per se suspensions quickly, while courts handle criminal cases, probation, and sentencing on a slower timeline. Both witnesses said the system is complex and paper-heavy but improving, and they acknowledged the need for better integration, clearer statutes, faster reporting, and more timely license actions to keep impaired drivers off the road.

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• For individuals seeking mental and behavioral health support, timely and guided access to appropriate
• And I'm here to offer my support of House Bill 47.
• And I would ask for your support for House Bill 47.
• Next we have Kim Jung who waives in support.
• your support of this good bill.

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• c><00:05:03.639><c> generally</c><00:05:04.639><c> um</c> Aid Behavioral Health generally um Aid Behavioral
• </c> Community First services and supports Community First services and supports program<00:35:06.119
• </c><00:36:11.720><c> health</c> now go over the behavioral health now go over the behavioral health
• </c> sections relating to community support sections relating to community support and<00:36:30.400><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Either place in support. If you are on Zoom in support, raise your hand.
• I am a certified peer support worker in the behavioral health field, and I can testify that the power
• of peer support is beyond what just normal supports can offer.
• Our locals, every local around the state, supports this bill on behalf of behavioral health conversation
• I, too, am a big believer in peer support and behavioral health programs, especially for this population

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 66, which would expand and restructure the Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Fund. The sponsor said the substitute narrows the bill to a $25 million fund, with 50% reserved for physicians and the rest for other health professionals, and raises physician awards to at least $75,000 per year for a four-year commitment. Supporters from nursing, physical therapy, health systems, social work, and advocacy groups said the program would help recruit and retain providers in New Mexico. The committee moved the substitute and then passed the bill on a do-pass motion. House Bill 38, dealing with coverage for prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility devices, drew extensive testimony from amputees, Paralympians, clinicians, and disability advocates. The bill would clarify and expand coverage for activity prosthetics, activity wheelchairs, and related complex rehab technology, with limits on the number of devices and replacement tied to physiological changes. Supporters said access to these devices is medically necessary for physical and mental health, independence, and participation in sports and daily life. After questions about provider qualifications, insurance contracting, and replacement for growing children, the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill. House Bill 257 would appropriate funds to increase Medicaid reimbursement for vagus nerve stimulation implants for drug-resistant epilepsy. The sponsor and manufacturer’s representative argued current reimbursement is too low, leaving only UNM Hospital performing the procedures and limiting access statewide; they said better reimbursement could reduce emergency visits and long-term Medicaid costs. Members raised concerns about the bill’s language, including whether it could allow payment above allowable rates or create uncertainty about the reimbursement standard. A motion to table failed, and the committee then passed the bill 5-4, with several members noting they supported the concept but wanted the language tightened before the next committee. The committee also passed House Bill 178, which appropriates $3 million for shade structures in rural parks and outdoor recreation areas, after testimony that the project would reduce sun exposure, heat illness, and skin cancer risk. House Bill 198, which provides $2 million for peer-to-peer mental health training and treatment for first responders, also advanced on a do-pass without recommendation after members said they supported the goal but wanted clearer language on training standards, liability, and administration. Finally, House Bill 202, which would require data-sharing agreements to help the Office of Child Advocate access records from state agencies, drew support from child advocacy groups but concern from IT and family advocates about timelines, system complexity, privacy, and the need for family collaboration; the discussion continued with suggestions to refine the bill.

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• both the target of the bullying supports both the target of the bullying behavior<00:09:28.040><c> and
• And so, for till January, there was absolutely no intervention, nothing to support this child's behavior
• And so, for till January, there was absolutely no intervention, nothing to support this child's behavior
• Families are asking for support, counselors, behavior specialists, restorative practices, not more ways
• Families are asking for support, counselors, behavior specialists, restorative practices, not more ways

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is the State Support Fund. This is also limited in use.
• The Behavioral Health Trust Fund was created to provide permanent support for behavioral health services
• They are for behavioral health, or for Medicaid, or for early childhood.
• Okay, I thought it was 55-45: 45 to Medicaid and 55 to Behavioral Health.
• No, to Behavioral Health. Sorry. Behavioral Health. Behavioral Health.

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• , support these families.
• , support these families.
• these students, support can we support these students, support these<01:07:26.559><c> families.
• So, I ask for your support of succeed. So, I ask for your support of this<01:36:24.719><c> bill.
• </c> able to properly support our students. able to properly support our students. &gt;&gt; Yep.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We also recommend robust incentive-based behavioral management programs that are implemented by Behavioral
• Most schools in and out of facilities in California use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
• to anything that applied to past-due support.
• Support. and we're grateful for our talented and dedicated public health workforce, support from the
• We support the State Council on Developmental Disabilities request for administrative support, as stable

Summary: The committee heard a series of budget and oversight presentations from CalHHS-related departments and agencies. CalHHS opened with a broad overview of its 2026-27 budget and priorities, including behavioral health, housing and human services integration, children and youth services, and aging/disability supports. OICR then presented its budget and its SB 823 realignment report on youth formerly committed to DJJ, saying county implementation varies widely but that the state has not seen evidence of net widening in the available data. OICR recommended climate surveys, youth advisory councils, stronger behavioral health and education programming in secure youth treatment facilities, better transitional planning, and improved longitudinal data systems. The agency also described a Title II federal grant transition problem, saying it cannot yet pay some subrecipients for prior work and is awaiting federal action on retroactive spending authority and an administrative funding adjustment. The Ombudsperson division requested two additional positions to address a growing complaint workload and access issues with counties over youth meetings, records, and grievance files; LAO raised no policy objection but noted the ongoing General Fund cost. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities requested $730,000 General Fund ongoing to cover the gap between federal limits on administrative overhead and the actual cost of an interagency agreement with the Department of Social Services. EMSA presented its department overview and several proposals, including a delayed AB 716 ambulance rate report, a $2.6 million request to replace aging disaster-response vehicles, a $250,000 security architecture assessment, and four positions plus ongoing General Fund for HR, enforcement, and legal workload. Members questioned the delay in the AB 716 report, the optics and timing of the vehicle replacement request, and whether EMSA was doing enough to prevent future staffing and enforcement problems. LAO repeatedly noted the ongoing General Fund implications of EMSA’s requests. The Department of Community Services and Development sought reappropriation of unspent Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund money for the Low-Income Weatherization Program and described a Proposition 4-funded continuation of the farmworker housing component, which would require a new statewide administrator and program design process. The Department of Rehabilitation requested authority to draw an additional $60 million in federal funds annually and add 54 positions to meet sharply increased Vocational Rehabilitation caseloads; LAO had no concerns. Child Support Services proposed restoring a prior reduction to local child support agency funding and reported higher federal performance incentives, while also presenting a supplemental report on full pass-through of child support collections to CalWORKs families, estimating about $150 million annually for full pass-through or about $80 million for a state/county-only approach, plus automation costs. Members questioned why funding should rise when caseloads are declining, and whether the policy could be made cost-neutral. CDPH closed the hearing with an overview of its $5.1 billion budget and its state of public health report, highlighting record-low mortality and higher life expectancy, but also rising overdose deaths among ages 25-44, persistent maternal and infant mortality disparities, and the need for stable public health and emergency-response capacity; no votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Fatal crashes are caused by a range of unsafe driving behaviors.
• funding to DMV to support IID program implementation, but we have provided grant funding to DMV to support
• And we need to address that behavior immediately.
• I'm here supporting stronger laws like California SB 907.
• I'm here supporting stronger laws like California SB 907.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Or, "Pay your child support and you'll get to see them."
• And the hope of alienating behaviors.
• </c> people to recognize the behaviors people to recognize the behaviors they're<00:28:59.280><c> doing
• Uh, in support of ITL, what this bill does is that it predicates an amount of child support based on
• ><c> which</c><00:53:39.840><c> um</c> uh in support of which um uh in support of which um &gt;&gt; Uh

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So yes, I will be supporting this.
• I'm here today in strong support of SB 1015.
• We support. Thank you.
• My most, the biggest exposure I've had to this type of behavior is with the gang-related behavior where
• Strong support. Keith Ocheson, IBEW 1245, strong support.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We need to make sure that we're supporting that staff to do it.
• So with that, I ask for your support on this. Thank you. Any further questions or motions?
• So for the Division of Behavioral Health, there is some language for your consideration.
• Today is a day to talk about the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan again.
• Enhancement number 23 is the Idaho Behavioral Health Hospital Fund adjustment.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee took up a series of Idaho Department of Corrections budget supplementals and FY 2027 enhancement requests. Members approved supplemental or ongoing funding for Hepatitis C treatment authority, county and out-of-state placement costs, medical services, management services replacement items and IT hardware, state prisons replacement items, and community corrections replacement items, with several motions passing by due pass recommendation after roll calls. In community corrections, the committee approved a reduced amount that excluded some vehicle replacements. The committee also approved a technical correction to the college and university budget to restore four FTP that had been omitted from yesterday’s motion. The committee then considered several Department of Health and Welfare items. It approved a budget-neutral fund source change for substance abuse treatment and prevention, moving $650,000 from the Liquor Control Fund to the Cooperative Welfare Dedicated Fund. In the Division of Welfare, members discussed SNAP administrative cost changes tied to H.R. 1, Medicaid expansion work requirements, and Medicaid eligibility system changes; the motion to fund all three items failed in the House committee, so no language advanced. The committee also approved psychiatric hospitalization supplemental funding to shift Idaho Behavioral Health Plan revenue from federal funds to dedicated funds. For FY 2027 mental health services, the committee approved a compromise package that reduced funding for a juvenile corrections clinical transfer and restored some mental health services staffing and Idaho Behavioral Health Plan costs, while adding Allenbaugh House funding through opioid settlement dollars. It also adopted language allowing certain transfers under state law and requiring separate reporting for children’s and adult mental health spending under the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan. For psychiatric hospitalization, the committee approved ongoing fund shifts for employee benefits, the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan, replacement items, and endowment fund adjustments. The meeting ended with notice of upcoming budget-setting work and a reminder for members to get any new motions to staff by early afternoon.

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• and a great challenging behaviors and a great passion<00:10:02.240><c> for</c><00:10:02.480><c> supporting
• </c> behaviors were not under good control. behaviors were not under good control.
• , as we all know, sometimes when you support a kid and push a kid, behaviors will often get worse before
• a a kid and push a kid, support a a kid and push a kid, behaviors<00:24:36.640><c> will</c><00:24:36.799
• or or um support for staff supports or or um support for staff<00:57:34.480><c> who</c><00:57:35.599

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• George Cruz, on behalf of the California Behavioral Health Association.
• With great impact, it deserves our full support and investment.
• Thank you for your support. My name is Anthony. Support.
• And so I please urge you to support our villages. Thank you.
• preventative care. ...and policies that support preventative care.

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on Health heard an overview of the California Department of Public Health budget, including a $5.1 billion department budget and 19 non-IT budget change proposals spanning environmental health, healthcare quality, infectious disease, healthy communities, health statistics, preparedness, and laboratory sciences. CDPH also presented estimates for WIC and the Genetic Disease Screening Program, both of which were described as relatively stable, with WIC food costs rising mainly due to inflation and participation holding near 1 million monthly participants. Members and public commenters raised support for several proposals, including funding for the California Reducing Disparities Project, AB 1264 implementation on school food standards, childhood lead poisoning prevention, the hospital bed capacity registry, sickle cell care networks, and WIC protections amid federal policy changes and shutdown-related uncertainty. Dr. Erica Pond then presented the 2026 State of Public Health report, highlighting major gains such as record-low mortality rates, all-time high life expectancy, and the first decline in overdose deaths in 14 years, while warning about persistent disparities in maternal and infant outcomes, rising severe maternal morbidity, and worsening mental and behavioral health trends, especially among younger adults. She emphasized racial and geographic inequities, the role of social drivers like poverty and education, and the importance of prevention investments through the Behavioral Health Services Act. Members discussed the need for upstream public health spending, environmental health preparedness, and how to translate data into action, while public comment largely focused on sustaining community-based prevention and equity programs. In a separate update on federal actions and public health partnerships, Dr. Pond and CDPH staff described California’s response to federal funding threats, vaccine policy changes, and measles outbreaks. They outlined new collaborations such as the West Coast Health Alliance, the Governor’s Public Health Alliance, the WHO outbreak network, and the FACT Coalition, along with CDPH’s process for reviewing and updating immunization and preventive service recommendations under AB 144. Members questioned the rise in measles and declining vaccination coverage, and CDPH said it is using trusted messengers and tailored outreach while continuing to evaluate federal recommendations. The committee then heard an ADAP estimate showing lower projected budget authority needs due to reduced caseload and one-time funding expiring, followed by public support for using ADAP rebate funds to expand HIV prevention, PrEP, testing, and disease intervention staffing. The final issue focused on public health information technology systems, including Sapphire, CalReady, CalConnect, CARE, MyTurn, MyCAVAC, and the digital vaccine record. CDPH explained how these systems support disease reporting, contact tracing, immunization tracking, vaccine ordering, and outbreak response, while the Department of Finance said only Sapphire and CalReady are funded in the Governor’s budget and the rest are under review because of the state’s budget deficit and declining utilization. Local health department representatives strongly opposed losing the systems, arguing that lower usage reflects post-pandemic conditions and that the tools save staff time, improve outbreak response, and prevent a return to manual spreadsheets and phone calls. Members echoed concern that cutting the systems would undermine public health capacity and waste prior state investment, and urged the administration to present a funding plan that matches its stated commitment to public health.

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• that we want to support.
• would support them.
• LGBTIQ+ young people, particularly those without family support or supportive schools, are more likely
• LGBTI young people, particularly those without family support, supportive schools, are more likely to
• CBHA supports the efforts to make online spaces safer for young people, and we support stronger safeguards

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• a little bit extra help, I support.
• In strong support of House Bill 56.
• I support it. Thank you. So I just appreciate this bill. I support it. Thank you.
• So NMPFFA stands in support and we urge your support. Thank you.
• So we all do want to support our first responders, obviously, as you mentioned... ...to support our first

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee met with a quorum and heard two bills from Representative Martinez. House Bill 56 would appropriate $1 million to the Department of Veterans Services to expand behavioral health and suicide prevention efforts for veterans. Supporters, including the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the Department of Veterans Services, the Disability Coalition, New Mexico Professional Firefighters, the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus, and NAMI New Mexico, said the funding would help veterans navigate a difficult system, improve outreach in rural areas, and address New Mexico’s high veteran suicide rate and related alcohol and drug deaths. Committee members asked about whether the program was new or an expansion of an existing effort, how services would be delivered, and whether outreach would reach homeless and rural veterans. The secretary explained that the bill would augment an existing Suicide Prevention Act program, use contracts with outside providers rather than direct services, and require two term employees for contract management and outreach. The committee voted 7-1 to give HB 56 a due pass and send it to the next committee. The committee then heard House Bill 55, which would create an income tax deduction for retirement income earned by first responders, similar to an existing benefit for military retirees. Supporters argued it would help recruit and retain firefighters, law enforcement, and other first responders, and could encourage retirees to move to New Mexico and contribute economically. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal impact, the lack of a sunset, the narrow definition of first responder, and Taxation and Revenue Department concerns that the bill could reduce general fund revenue by about $6.1 million in the first year and might not attract retirees on its own. The sponsor said he had not yet met with Tax and Rev but would do so, and noted he was open to a sunset if it helped the bill move forward. Despite concerns, the committee voted 7-1 to pass HB 55 to the next committee, with members explaining their votes and emphasizing that the bill would receive further vetting in Tax and Revenue.

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• The data does support, though. It doesn't look like it's the case that everything is telehealth.
• health care, and the support of care coordinators and social workers.
• health care and the support of including primary and specialty care, chronic disease management, behavioral
• health care, and the support of care coordinators and social workers.
• We support expanded telehealth, especially for behavioral health and LGBT communities, Expanded telehealth

Summary: The committee held an outcomes review hearing on AB 744 and AB 32, two telehealth bills authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. Members and witnesses discussed how AB 744 established payment parity for telehealth in the commercial market, while AB 32 expanded Medi-Cal access to audio-only telehealth and helped make telehealth a more permanent part of California’s health care system. The chair and author emphasized that the hearing was meant to assess implementation, identify remaining gaps, and consider future policy changes. First-panel testimony from policy experts described telehealth’s growth before and after COVID-19, noting strong patient satisfaction, continued higher utilization than pre-pandemic levels, and particular value for behavioral health, chronic care, rural communities, older adults, and patients facing transportation, work, child care, broadband, or language barriers. Witnesses said audio-only remains especially important for patients without reliable internet, but gaps remain in asynchronous care, FQHC/RHC billing, remote-only provider participation, and public data availability beyond 2022. Committee members asked about reimbursement, clinical safeguards, disparities, data collection, e-consults, commercialization concerns, and cross-state licensure. The second panel featured providers and advocates who said the laws have improved access in practice. A family physician described telehealth as useful for established patients, follow-up care, mental health, and rapid triage, while Planned Parenthood said AB 744 and AB 32 support confidential reproductive health care and that Medi-Cal should allow more asynchronous care and new-patient access. A rural behavioral health clinician said telehealth has been essential for low-income and geographically isolated patients, though broadband and device access remain barriers. Public comment largely supported telehealth expansion while urging the Legislature to close remaining Medi-Cal gaps, modernize licensure, and preserve timely in-person care. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with members and the author thanking witnesses and saying the review would inform future legislation.

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• And whereas pediatric professionals who support youth found in the 2023 Healthy Kids Colorado survey
• </c> behavioral or developmental disorder. behavioral or developmental disorder.
• </c> Two, that the General Assembly supports Two, that the General Assembly supports continued<00:41:
• </c> advocating more and more for behavioral advocating more and more for behavioral health<00:43:06.160
• health care, energy and behavioral health care, energy affordability,<00:44:09.280><c> and</c><00:44

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• I will support it.
• I support SB 1016. I support SB 1016.
• In reading the documents that support this, I support the bill.
• In reading the documents that support this, I support the bill.
• We support Senate Bill 1066.

Summary: The committee heard several bills. SB 911, by Senator Becker, would require notification and verification of defensible-space compliance when homes in high wildfire severity zones are transferred, using the preliminary change of ownership report; supporters said it would improve wildfire resilience and insurance availability, while county assessors opposed the use of the PCOR and urged a different recorded document. Members generally supported the bill but raised concerns about the 12-month compliance window and the need to keep working with assessors; the bill was held pending a quorum and later placed on call. SB 1016, by Senator Blakespear, would create a pathway for a higher-level mental health evaluation when a Care Court petition is dismissed because the person is too ill to participate or otherwise needs more intensive care. Supporters, including psychiatrists, family members, and local officials, said Care Court is leaving many severely ill people untreated and that the bill would connect them to existing LPS processes. Opponents, including Disability Rights California, county behavioral health directors, counties, and other advocacy groups, argued it would expand involuntary detention, bypass existing pre-petition screening safeguards, and undermine Care Court’s voluntary nature. The bill passed the committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 1112, by Senator Archuleta, would create a faster court process for victims of illegal or excessive “bandit towing” to recover their vehicles by posting a bond and obtaining a release certificate. Support came from Enterprise Mobility and the author, who said the bill targets bad actors and helps equalize leverage for vehicle owners; the California Auto Body Association sought an amendment to exclude auto repair shops. The committee passed the bill as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. SB 1119, by Senator Padilla, would impose child-safety requirements on AI chatbots, including risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, limits on time and data use, reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The bill was driven by testimony from the mother of a teenager who died by suicide after prolonged chatbot interactions; industry and business groups opposed or sought amendments, citing overlap with recent law, vague standards, and prescriptive design mandates. Members expressed strong support for the bill’s goals while urging tighter definitions, and the bill was moved on a roll call vote and placed on call.

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• Kristen Kobert, on behalf of Bayata, stand in support of our written testimonies supporting increased
• Thank you. written testimonies supporting increased written testimonies supporting increased provider
• </c> provider rates for applied behavior provider rates for applied behavior analysis<00:24:47.039><c
• We stand by our written testimony in supporting increased rates for applied behavior analysis for children
• We stand by our written testimony in supporting increased rates for applied behavior analysis for children

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee convened at 10:00 a.m. and opened with instructions about live streaming, one-minute testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening on March 31 if technical problems interrupted the hearing. The committee then took up HB 300, which drew extensive testimony from state agencies, commissions, nonprofits, and advocacy groups. Many agencies, including Budget and Finance, Education, Health, Housing, and others, said they stood on their written testimony and supported the measure. One witness from the Kohala Island Reserve Commission supported the bill and asked for funding for a CIP project at its Kihei site to consolidate offices and generate revenue for Maui. Several groups, including the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, supported funding for mandated oral health services and higher ABA provider rates for children with autism. In contrast, the Re-imagining Public Safety in Hawaii Coalition and Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice opposed $30 million for jail planning and additional incarceration-related spending, urging more investment in housing, mental health, youth programs, education, and restorative justice. The chair noted the testimony totals for HB 300: 186 in support, 91 opposed, and 52 comments. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 794 and HB 795. The Department of Budget and Finance supported HB 794, and the Tax Foundation was listed for HB 795 but was not present. No additional testimony was offered on either bill. After the testimony phase, the committee deferred all three measures—HB 300, HB 794, and HB 795—for decision making to March 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the same room.