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• recognition as a high research recognition as a high research institution,<00:35:22.000> and<
• :00:51.360> these studies have confirmed what these studies have confirmed what these veterans
• Liver Flu Cancer Study Act as amended. Liver Flu Cancer Study Act as amended.
• <05:05:03.440> and federally funded research and federally funded research and development
• research. Thank you, and I yield back. research. Thank you, and I yield back.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• You know, we've now had enough time to research all of that. That's it.
• You know, we've now had enough time to research all of that. That's it.
• And we research all of that. That's it.
• My minor is in African-American studies.
• <00:21:41.280> club, UA, I'm a member of legal research club, UA, I'm a member of legal research

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• It simply requests a study, just a study, and recommendation.
• It is merely a request to have a study conducted.
• It's been proving that there's something to it, and it does need to be studied.
• It's just providing data to researchers. Sure. I don't want you to do it.
• This is just research data from 2018. Thank you. Thank you, everyone.

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 12 and considered a wide range of health, social services, and licensing measures. Early in the meeting, the committee reported favorably HCR 98, which asks the Louisiana Department of Health to study whether SNAP recipients should be allowed to use benefits for grocery delivery fees. The author said the proposal would not change SNAP rules directly, but would examine access issues for elderly, disabled, rural, and transportation-limited residents. The committee also advanced SB 273, a hospice patient-protection bill requiring documentation of hydration, nutrition, and care decisions in inpatient licensed facilities where hospice is provided, with LDH oversight and enforcement authority; members discussed how responsibility is shared between facilities and outside hospice providers, and adopted technical amendments. The committee then approved SB 415, creating the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program, a privately funded charitable food-card program intended to let nonprofits distribute food-only cards to people in need. Members and the author discussed whether the cards would be reloadable, which retailers could accept them, and whether prepared foods could be included; LDH said the program could use all SNAP-authorized retailers, and the bill was reported favorably with amendments. SB 437, a cleanup bill for judicially referred residential substance abuse treatment facilities, was also reported favorably with amendments after LDH clarified that facilities providing treatment must be licensed, while residences only housing individuals would not be. SB 451, updating newborn hearing screening terminology and reporting requirements, was reported favorably after testimony that the bill would strengthen early detection and follow-up for deaf or hard-of-hearing children. Later, the committee advanced SB 426, which modernizes the addictive disorder regulatory authority and creates a formal peer support specialist licensing pathway. Supporters said the bill would strengthen the behavioral health workforce, improve accountability, and create a progression from peer support to higher credentials; the committee adopted technical and transition amendments and reported the bill favorably with amendments. SB 236, requiring LDH annual reviews and reports on kidney disease treatment services in Medicaid, was also reported favorably with amendments. Additional measures approved included SB 39, allowing provisional licenses for massage therapy graduates; SB 190, which tightens oversight of poor-performing nursing facilities in the CMS Special Focus Facility Program and sets an 18-month improvement timeline; SB 124, allowing hospitals within the same health system to share peer review records without waiving privilege; HR 174, urging study of fenbendazole as a possible cancer treatment; SB 270, allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in health care facilities; SB 359, changing terms for certain Morehouse Parish hospital district commissioners; and HR 194, requesting de-identified school visual acuity screening data for research. The committee adjourned after reporting all measures favorably, several with amendments.

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• Hundreds of evidence-based studies demonstrate the positive impact of faith on health and well-being.
• For example, one study showed that ...and for the free state of Florida to have an administrative code
• Hundreds of evidence-based studies demonstrate the positive impact of faith on health and well-being.
• For example, one study showed that ...the positive impact of faith on health and well-being.
• Research and the success of many of these providers, as you have heard, ...evidence-based avenue for

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills. SB 894, relating to faith-based content in batterers’ intervention programs, was explained as allowing certified programs to offer voluntary faith-based components alongside existing models. Members raised questions about how faith would be defined, whether participation would be optional, and how all faiths would be included. An amendment was adopted clarifying that faith-based activities may be offered but not required and removing language directing DCF to repeal a rule. After supportive testimony from faith-based advocates and some debate, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senators Harrell and Garcia later recording affirmative votes. The committee then considered SB 1240 on substance abuse and mental health care, which would assign state oversight of the 988 Lifeline, remove the annual needs assessment barrier for medication-assisted treatment licensing, and require annual continuing education for forensic evaluators. An amendment with technical conforming changes and two substantive clarifications was adopted. Members expressed support for expanded access to behavioral health services, and the bill was reported favorably. Later, the chair presented SB 1736, which would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities. After an amendment clarifying sliding scale insulin and related medication administration, the committee heard testimony from family advocates describing how the bill would prevent unnecessary institutionalization and reduce costs. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1286, which clarifies that allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities such as biking or playing outside does not by itself constitute neglect unless reckless or dangerous. After brief support testimony, that bill was also reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned.

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• I don't even know what that means, but a parallel convergent mixed methods case study research designed
• I don't even know what that means, but a parallel convergent mixed methods case study research designed
• I don't even know what that means, but a parallel convergent mixed methods case study research designed
• I don't even know what that means, but a parallel convergent mixed methods case study research designed
• God bless. colleagues to protect research and colleagues to protect research and funding<07:03:21.360

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• us some benefits that they see through that study.
• I had someone research it differently.
• I had someone research it for<00:22:03.280> us<00:22:03.440> a<00:22:03.679> little<
• And at this time, I'm happy to study.
• a chance to research in that as much. a chance to research in that as much.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• He is a 2019 recipient of the Fund for American Studies Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship.
• I'm a constitutional law scholar. who has studied and researched on the First Amendment for nearly two
• Interesting, I'll put that in my research bag to look at a little later, but you said whole of society
• Studies indicate that, in fact, the opposite happened.
• It was the Center for Tech and Civic Life, and the Center for Election Innovation Research.

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• So, this is a pilot study, not a full-scale audit.
• Can you explain how this would work, this pilot study?
• This is why I'm pitching it as a pilot study. We need to look.
• And how long would the study take? Sure.
• And I'm just providing you the research that I have done.

Keywords: 908, all

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• We will certainly have the time to research it and read it.
• The study that was cited from the [questionable: Heartlet?]
• Look at Arizona, and that's the one state that's cited in this Bartlett study.
• <01:32:35.159> assumes or $50 million but that study assumes or $50 million but that study
• <01:40:30.280> curriculum<01:40:31.280> programs research-based curriculum programs research-based

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Studies have shown that working home air conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat
• Current law requires associations to conduct reserve studies every three years to assess the cost of
• What is missing from the requirement is anything that requires funding for the study.
• What is missing from the requirement is anything that requires funding for the study.
• I think, you know, this is a really important study.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda, much of it focused on homeowners association (HOA) issues. AB 2584, relating to civil immunity for lawful self-defense, was presented only and left for further work after the chair and others said California already has strong self-defense laws and more discussion was needed. AB 1684, which would bar HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or use compliant cooling systems, drew support from the author and housing advocates, with opposition from CAI seeking more association discretion; members emphasized heat as a health and safety issue and the bill was moved forward. AB 1892, a technical cleanup bill on HOA utility repairs, election notices, and electronic ballot timing, passed unanimously. AB 2050, requiring a formula for HOA reserve funding, also passed with broad support as a consumer protection measure to reduce surprise special assessments and address aging condominium stock. AB 2106, extending certificate-of-merit protections for design professionals and landscape architects, passed with support from professional associations and no opposition. AB 2145, directing HCD to study senior downsizing barriers, moved forward after mortgage and banking groups shifted from opposition to neutral. AB 2238, aimed at deterring meritless mobile home park litigation by shifting fees and penalties to attorneys, passed after amendments, though legal aid groups remained opposed. AB 2439, prompted by two authors’ personal HOA payment problems, would require stronger notice when payment processors change and address liens/fees; it passed despite concerns about return-receipt mail and personal liability for board members. AB 2579, responding to the $100 HOA fine cap enacted last year, would create a Department of Real Estate process to define serious health and safety violations and passed with support from HOA industry groups. The committee also took up SCR 89, a resolution reaffirming California’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in response to federal rollbacks; it received support from student, civil rights, labor, and legal groups and was advanced without opposition.

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• Why is this study different?
• That study is helpful to build upon a study, but that study was not authorized and would not give us
• Why is now to answer your question of the study, why is this study different?
• That study is helpful to build upon a study, but that study was not authorized and would not give us
• So if—and it sounds like this study is saying no—if there's a new study and it still says no.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's just doing a study on this rule.
• And I do think it's complementary to the efforts of the study; should the study come out very favorably
• The study finally came out March '26.
• I supported the study because I think it was important to have that study done.
• that study says is a starting point to see what we can do from... say what that study says is a starting

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 1725, which would require disclosure of oil wells and methane monitoring issues near homes and sensitive sites. The author and community advocates described health and safety risks in neighborhoods like Vista Hermosa Heights, while opponents including apartment, building, and chamber groups argued the bill targeted the wrong industry and that the state should instead ensure abandoned wells are properly capped. No vote was taken because quorum had not yet been established. Members then discussed AB 2110, authorizing local tax increment financing districts for workforce housing, and AB 1732, which would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and college housing projects. AB 1771 was also heard as a study bill on the on-site resident manager requirement for larger apartment buildings, with supporters saying the 1960s-era rule is outdated and opponents warning about tenant safety and employment impacts. AB 2185 drew broad support for directing state affordable housing programs to update guidelines to better accommodate factory-built housing, while AB 2748 split witnesses over whether to delay new EV-readiness requirements for 100% affordable housing; supporters cited project costs and opponents argued the code is important for resident access to clean transportation. The committee then took up SB 417, a $10 billion affordable housing bond for the November ballot. Supporters from housing, local government, labor, and advocacy groups said the bond is needed to keep more than 40,000 shovel-ready units moving and to preserve existing affordable housing, while opponents sought specific allocations for CalHome and interim housing. After discussion about student housing, social housing, and budget funding, the committee voted 8-0 to pass SB 417 to Appropriations, keeping the roll open for absent members. Finally, AB 1740 was heard, proposing a limited coastal permitting streamlining framework for Santa Monica’s urban, multimodal areas. The author and supporters said the bill would reduce delays for housing, adaptive reuse, and low-impact projects while preserving coastal protections, but the Coastal Commission and environmental groups opposed it as an unprecedented carve-out from the Coastal Act and urged Santa Monica to complete its local coastal program instead. Members asked questions about the length of Coastal Commission delays, and the bill remained under consideration without a recorded vote in the excerpt.

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• He said that, as it relates to studies and looking at that perspective, he could not give a definite
• , I think there was a study maybe proposed last year.
• I think there was a study maybe proposed last year.
• I think there was a study maybe proposed last year.
• I think there was a study maybe proposed last year.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He continued his studies abroad, receiving a PhD in migration and religion from the Pontifical University
• He continued his studies abroad, receiving a PhD in migration and religion from the Pontifical University
• He later conducted biophysical research at the University of Arizona and the University of Pennsylvania
• annual Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in March to raise awareness and funding for cerebral palsy research
• He has also been on a service mission for the last 20 months and plans to study communications at Brigham

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Laura Mercer. Members also introduced guests and honored National Women’s History Month visitors, Father Andres Arango and interfaith guests, Jeremiah Pate, and a proclamation declaring March 25, 2026, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. The House also noted the birth of the pro tem’s son and announced several committee substitutions and bill referrals on the Speaker’s desk. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered SB 1092, SB 1097, and SB 1135, and each received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1092 was described as ending probation or early release for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children. SB 1097 was identified as the annual claimant bill, and SB 1135 also passed without discussion. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the three bills were referred to engrossing. On third reading, SB 1430, the annual tax corrections bill relating to the Department of Revenue, passed 51-0. One member raised concern that a provision might affect tax exemptions, while another explained that the bill was intended as a technical cleanup and that any policy-changing language had been removed in committee. The House then announced committee meetings for Wednesday and Thursday and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026.

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• Senate Bill 718 by Colcose and Johnson relating to the creation of the Groundwater Science Research and
• To water, agriculture and rural affairs, Senate Bill 719 by Eckhart relating to a study regarding available
• Senate Bill 733 by Menendez relating to the creation of a medical cannabis research program to help.
• Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoric acyl and chemicals on public health to water,
• Senate Bill 825 by Middleton relating to an annual study on the economic, environmental, and financial

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• It teaches them how to disagree without being disrespectful and builds confidence, research skills, and
• I am a current first-year junior at Florida State University, studying economics.
• I am a current first-year junior at Florida State University, studying economics.
• It is an educational stimulant, teaching children how to listen with intention, research responsibly,
• It is about self-esteem and studying and becoming intricate and achieving our...

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two PCS bills. PCS for HB 1059, by Rep. Booth, would designate the first week of November as Florida Speech and Debate Week to recognize speech and debate programs and the educators, coaches, judges, and school districts that support them. Supporters, including students and advocates, testified that speech and debate builds critical thinking, civics knowledge, confidence, and respectful civil discourse, and several members praised the students’ testimony and the program’s value. The bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. The committee then heard PCS for HB 851, by Rep. Long, which requires each school district’s professional learning system to include at least one annual autism-specific training opportunity for teachers and school-based administrators, developed with the Center for Autism and grounded in evidence-based practices. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give educators practical tools to support students with autism, while members asked questions about scope, virtual training, charter schools, and the relationship to existing law. Public testimony and member debate largely supported the bill, with speakers emphasizing the need for better educator preparation and inclusion for students with autism. The bill also passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members and the chair offered brief closing remarks thanking colleagues and staff and reflecting on the committee’s work, with the chair noting it may have been the committee’s last meeting of the session.

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• We have agricultural extension research stations, and our faculty research projects take place in many
• This unpredictability is disrupting current research and threatens the research ecosystem that has made
• This unpredictability is disrupting current research and threatens the research ecosystem that has made
• Just a quick question also on research cuts.
• , and to learn from postdoc researchers, from research on the campus, is critical.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, chaired by Assemblymember Alvarez, held a hearing focused on University of California budget issues. The committee reviewed UC core operations funding, enrollment trends, federal funding threats, Title IX implementation, and basic needs support. Major themes included the end of the Governor’s multi-year UC compact, the state’s fiscal outlook, UC’s enrollment growth, and the potential impacts of federal policy changes on research, health care, and student aid. On core funding, the Department of Finance described the Governor’s proposal to continue compact-related support, defer some payments, and authorize a cash-flow loan. The LAO recommended a smaller or no base increase, earmarking some funds for capital renewal, retiring deferrals when possible, avoiding new compact commitments, and funding UC annually rather than through compacts. UC argued that the compact has supported enrollment growth, student services, and operating costs, but said campuses face rising expenses, structural deficits, and limited reserves. Members questioned the effects of deferrals on students and discussed the need to prioritize less harmful reductions if cuts become necessary. The enrollment panel focused on UC’s growth in California resident enrollment and the nonresident replacement plan at Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego. The LAO recommended maintaining the current enrollment target, funding enrollment separately from base increases, pausing the nonresident replacement plan, and holding enrollment flat in 2027-28. UC said it has already met compact enrollment goals, grown California undergraduate enrollment by about 18,800 students, and that further growth depends on ongoing state support. The committee also discussed the cost of enrollment growth, possible differential nonresident tuition, and a reporting request for UC to analyze the nonresident replacement approach; the motion to adopt supplemental reporting language passed. The hearing also covered federal funding risks, with the LAO and UC warning that federal changes could affect research grants, medical center reimbursement, and student financial aid. UC said research cancellations and suspensions are disrupting labs and graduate student support, while federal health policy changes could increase uncompensated care at UC hospitals. In the Title IX update, UC described its systemwide civil rights structure, annual student training, and campus support offices, and members praised the work while asking about ongoing concerns and intersegmental collaboration. The final basic-needs item began with Finance stating the Governor’s budget does not change ongoing support, but the transcript cuts off before further discussion or action.

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• One is that we have a state law which defines what evidence-based research is.
• It requires programs to have a number of different rigorous studies.
• studies.
• We do accept secondary studies. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Mr.
• But in terms of being actually in the study itself, there is that eligibility criteria.

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• We wouldn't want to, uh, our coastal program from seeking dollars for study.
• is going on the water on the research is going on the water on the research array<01:30:23.280><
• And does that make dollars for study.
• if things get developed like the research array, the steel is going in the water?
• We can still ask for those kinds of studies.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• BOTH FROM A CLINICAL SITE AND THE RESEARCH SIDE WITH THE SIGNING OF THE BAPTIST AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
• SO OBVIOUSLY OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE THE PREMIER ACADEMIC RESEARCH CENTER AT FLORIDA STATE.
• THE CENTER WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO ALL LINES OF INSURANCE.
• WAS THIS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND RESEARCH CENTER? >> Sen.
• THIS IS JUST A SCHOOL THAT WE ARE RESEARCHING AND STUDYING TO LOOK AT FUTURE MODELS ON INSURANCE. >>

Keywords: 999, senate, all