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• I do have a question in reading my backup on this: is it imposing the training costs on local counties
• When I started reading this bill, I'm like, didn't the... You'd probably appreciate that.
• I was going to read them, but I won't.
• And, you know, I'm just, I don't, I'm not going to read this. I've been here now...
• I will be reading the following story provided by Manuelito. My name is Manuelito.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I figured y'all could read it, so I'm just speaking.
• Finally, we are always looking to improve our case read process.
• But we can also read cases for new workers or workers that are struggling or an error-prone case.
• I'm just curious because I haven't read the report.
• You can read something until you're blue in the face, and you just missed something.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And then one more, sorry, I'm reading real fast.
• It will be read by the clerk.
• Clerk will read the first bill on the calendar. Mr.
• The clerk will read the report. Mr.
• The clerk will read the report. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• with CMS is absolutely critical, but this project is a health care continuous quality improvement intervention
• This project is a health care continuous quality improvement intervention.
• doing a lot of use of AI, especially for determining, analyzing social determinants of health and interventions
• So, many of the interventions<00:53:46.440> that<00:53:46.560> have<00:53:46.680> been
• <00:53:46.840> proposed<00:53:47.200> at interventions that have been proposed at interventions

Bills: HB20, HB276, HB644, HB812, HB816, HB916, HB1131, HB1247, HB1518, HB1525, HB1537, HB1541, HB1546, HB1553, HB1562, HB1565, HB1566, HB1576, HB1577, HB1591, HB1605, HB1612, HB1613, HB1614, HB1618, HB1620, HB1650, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1668, HB1676, HB1707, HB1711, HB1713, HB1715, HB1718, HB1727, HB1749, HB1756, HB1774, HB1776, HB1801, HB1802, HB1805, HB1813, HB1815, HB1831, HB1838, HB1853, HB1854, HB1859, HB1863, HB1871, HB1872, HB1918, HB1920, HB1952, HB1965, HB1966, HB1967, HB1969, HB1972, HB1973, HB1974, HB1975, HB1980, HB1985, HB2005, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB2062, HB2113, HB2114, HB2116, HB2138, HB2139, HB2156, HB2158, HB2159, HB2171, HB2208, HB2268, HB2270, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2289, HB2310, HB2315, HB2335, HB2338, HB2339, HB2340, HB2343, HB2361, HB2384, HB2387, SB2338, SB2431, SB2438, SB2593, SB2907, SB2671, SB2321, SB3084, SB2401, SB3033, SB2972, SB3032, SB2806, SB3014, SB2108, SB2981, SB2973, SB2423, SB2078, SB2322, SB2397, SB2896, SB2088, SB2347, SB2408, SB2970, SB2851, SB2713, SB2697, SB2312, SB2192, SB2363, SB2530, SB3028, SB2024, SB3007, SB2599, SB2596, SB2662, SB2930, SB3334, SB2378, SB3019, SB3231, SB2240, SB2372, SB2175, SB2046, SB2298, SB2922, SB2835, SB3263, SB2174, SB2128, SB2006, SB2489, SB3134, SB2982, SB2425, SB2849, SB2797, SB2795, SB2575, SB2521, SB2765, SB2386, SB2852, SB2022, SB2117, SB2277, SB2387, SB2688, SB2885, SB3132, SB3219, SB2169, SB2591, SB2090, SB2983, SB888, SB3249, SB2611, SB2429, SB2463, SB3154, SB3131, SB3152, SB3315, SB2448, SB2054, SB2140, SB2520, SB2377, SB2986, SB2010, SB2189, SB2026, SB3010, SB2818, SB2002

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, condominiums, annual report, filing fee, real estate, developer, residency, property regime, PFAS, single-use plastics, environmental health, food ware, pollution reduction, local produce, agriculture, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• All right, I read that. 5 minutes first. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• need to spend more money or more resources or get better focused on behavior, health and family intervention
• kind of clear graduated system of accountability as well as talking about diversion and early intervention
• You're right, we need early interventions, but we have to hold these offenders accountable early on so
• Um, either I or one of my chief deputies read every single arrest, um, from the night before, every single

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• The decisions made about patient care, treatments, and interventions impact real lives, including everybody
• treatments,<00:04:34.639> and patient care, treatments, and patient care, treatments, and interventions
• <00:04:35.280> impact<00:04:35.680> real<00:04:36.000> lives, interventions impact
• real lives, interventions impact real lives, including<00:04:37.120> everybody<00:04:37.440><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Before I I read through this citation. I do want to take a moment.
• I'm gonna read the citation for citation recognition for Elmer Holt. Whereas Elmer S.
• We know that when you're young, you learn to read, and you grow older, you read to learn.
• cannot read well.
• I'll challenge you to go home and read that speech.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• it is to listen to a person's story. ...to study anecdotal trends for potentially life-saving interventions
• Expanding retail access to proven, safe therapeutic... ...interventions is good and a goal worthy of

Bills: HB25

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, 1185, senate, all

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• important it is to listen to a person's story, to study anecdotal trends for potentially life-saving interventions
• Expanding retail access to proven safe therapeutic interventions is good and a goal worthy of our time

Bills: HB25

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access

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• outcome and avoid more costly interventions such as psychiatric hospitalization.
• interventions interventions they<01:53:53.199> have<01:53:53.320> a<01:53:53.520> better
• <01:53:56.920> such<01:53:57.079> as avoid more costly interventions such as avoid
• more costly interventions such as psychiatric psychiatric psychiatric hospitalization<01:53:59.840>
• I encourage you to read that full version so you can see how much of an impact Fast Forward can have

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It may be read into the record or reprinted. The hearing room is open for attendance.
• I encourage everyone to read those and please behave. ...and some participation, which are posted outside
• I encourage everyone to read those, and please behave. Okay, let's establish a quorum. Wicks: Here.
• Evidence consistently shows that midwifery care improves outcomes, reduces unnecessary interventions,
• Madam Secretary, would you please read the suspense calendar?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I do have a question in reading my backup on this: is it imposing the training costs on local counties
• When I started reading this bill, I'm like, didn't the... You'd probably appreciate that.
• I was going to read them, but I won't.
• We need state intervention, transparency, accountability, and consequences for these corporations.
• I will be reading the following story provided by Manuelito. My name is Manuelito.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• That's just from Be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
• We'll begin with our second reading file, items 1 through 42. Clerk will read.
• The clerk will read.
• The clerk will read.
• Clerk will read.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine journal, procedural, and guest-introduction business. Majority Leader Garcia secured suspension of rules for several procedural matters, including allowing guests in the chamber, moving AB 2568 Johnson out of Appropriations to the second reading file, and setting SB 73 Cervantes for a Public Safety Committee hearing; the rule-suspension motion passed 41-14. The floor also recognized several guest groups, including Placer County Sheriff Wayne Wu and Undersheriff Shane Wright for the sheriff’s office’s 175th anniversary, students from John Muir Charter Schools, youth art contest winners from the 24th District, the Oak Ridge High School cheer team, and students from Casa Grande High School. The Assembly then moved through the daily file, passing and retaining numerous second- and third-reading items. Two resolutions drew floor debate and were adopted by voice vote after coauthor roll calls: ACR 176 by Assembly Member Elhawary, declaring April as Second Chance Month, and HR 109 by Assembly Member Schiavo, recognizing California’s janitorial and cleaning workforce. Supporters of ACR 176 emphasized rehabilitation, reentry barriers, and the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated people, while also noting the need to remember victims and survivors. Supporters of HR 109 highlighted janitors’ role in public health and the often unseen nature of their work, with members sharing personal experiences in janitorial and service jobs. The Assembly also adopted ACR 119 by Assembly Member Ta, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 51st anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Speakers described the trauma of the Vietnamese refugee experience, honored those lost during and after the Vietnam War, and praised the contributions of Vietnamese Americans in California. After additional items were passed and retained on the third reading and consent calendars, the House announced its schedule and adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.

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• I don't like reading about them in the newspaper. Yeah, that's a very good question.
• I can read through them quick. Thank you for being so prepared with that.
• He then said he could not read the speaker's fingers and asked for clarification.
• He then said he could not read the speaker's fingers and asked for clarification.
• He said he could not read the speaker's fingers and asked for clarification.

Summary: The committee first approved the previous meeting minutes and then heard a detailed annual report from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and policy issues. He explained the committee’s review process, confidentiality protections, and national and North Dakota data showing that most maternal deaths are preventable and that mental health conditions, substance use, cardiovascular issues, infection, hemorrhage, and embolism are the leading causes. Members asked about suicide, domestic violence, midwife training, home births, and whether pregnancy testing at death scenes should be expanded; Dr. Arnold said better coroner education, more investigation of unexplained deaths, and possible post-mortem pregnancy testing could improve case identification, especially in rural areas. He also noted that deaths often occur well after 42 days postpartum and that mental health-related deaths remain a major concern. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark on cigarette reduced-ignition-propensity standards and related fire prevention issues. He recommended updating the state’s cigarette propensity law to current national standards and also raised a separate recommendation to require fast-breakaway oxygen tubing for home oxygen users, citing fatal fires linked to smoking around oxygen. Members asked about implementation, cost, insurance coverage, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Dr. Clark said he would provide follow-up information and was willing to help with any legislation, but no agency bill had yet been planned. Next, Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services reported on the North Dakota Stroke System of Care. She described the statewide network of stroke-ready hospitals, registry-based quality improvement, and performance data showing continued improvement in stroke recognition, imaging, thrombolytic treatment, transfers, and EMS pre-notification. She highlighted new quality measures for inter-facility transfers and intracerebral hemorrhage care, and said the system remains strong but depends on continued legislative and hospital support. Committee members asked about participation by the VA hospital and were encouraged to consider outreach to include it more fully in the stroke system. Finally, the committee began a presentation on prior authorization and non-opioid pain treatment from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to non-opioid acute pain medications, especially in the 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window when pain is most severe, and said delays can push patients toward opioids. He emphasized that prior authorization has a role in utilization management but should not create barriers in acute pain care, and he noted that current use of the company’s non-opioid product remains very low. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• to my Deputy Secretary, but I will just tell you this: There was a lot going on for me too when I read
• Want to point you guys to Line 209; this is $29 million, and this is for the Reading Intervention Program
• So summer reading, the agency has a balance of $3.3 million out of the $29 million.
• So you can see like... for example, on line 175 and 176, items for student reading and math intervention
• I'm glad you're reading the language there.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Some of these things I was like, I'm really mad about this, and I started reading through, and I was
• I am going to read my comments, which I know is less exciting. but more accurate.
• back as 2022, but in their own annual report, which just came out in August, I really recommend you read
• And you know, Madam Chair, I've read through this; you know, sitting through here, and I do hope the
• Wasn't able; it's a 42-page report, and I wasn't able to read back through it again.

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• me personally, I'd rather be working side-by-side with an emergency doctor who can teach me versus reading
• This includes data on Medicaid-funded Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, or SBIRT
• Thank you for that; it's very easy to read.
• But I say ditto for many of the questions that were asked today, as I've read through the presentation
• Go through every individual case and read case notes to determine whether that fits into that category

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• of room in there for patients to take their time to consider the decisions that they're making, to read
• people in crisis from accessing care, provide. psychiatric deterioration criteria as a basis for intervention
• and maybe an expert witness that you might. have might be more able to talk up to this but the way I read
• Confinement without the assurance of therapeutic intervention.
• But the way I read this bill, at least its intention, right? The thing in life is not perfect.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• Crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, health care access, and supportive services are often
• Can our kids read and write? And I think we've done a lot of other things. I'm worried about.
• Can our kids read and write?

Summary: The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee considered Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator Jonathan Dismang, which would continue Arkansas’s phased income tax reductions, lowering the personal income tax rate to 3.7% and delaying the corporate income tax change until the following January. Dismang said the bill was part of a long-running effort begun in 2013 to reduce rates using conservative budgeting and surplus revenue, and he estimated the change would reduce the effective tax burden for a person making $65,000 by about 45%. Committee members supporting the bill emphasized that the measure would not cut state services and argued Arkansas should balance competitiveness with funding essential programs. Several speakers opposed the bill, including a clergy member/social worker, a parent advocating for disability services, representatives from Arkansas Appleseed and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and a community advocate from the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese. They argued the state should preserve revenue for public schools, health care, housing, food assistance, early childhood education, and supported living services, citing underfunded schools, a waitlist for pre-K, hospital and child care pressures, and the needs of low-income and vulnerable residents. Some speakers said the tax cuts would disproportionately benefit higher-income taxpayers while providing little relief to working families. In closing, Dismang said Arkansas could be both compassionate and competitive and that no essential services would be cut because the state is operating with a surplus. After discussion, Senator Dismang moved do pass, Senator Petty seconded, and the committee approved SB 1 by voice vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• jobs when I worked for Columbia Police Department was that I was on the CIT, which is the crisis intervention
• Nobody can read the doctor's handwriting.
• And actually what we're trying to, what we're changing is, if you have read it, we're changing it from

Keywords: 959, house, all