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• It would that I would be referring to.
• safety watch um would then be referred safety watch um would then be referred to<00:40:22.800>
• which population each line is referring which population each line is referring to,<00:41:10.160
• And so then the MOA actually allows us to refer directly to DOH.
• > how on housing. like historically say how on housing. like historically say how many<01:58:57.840

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The working group on restrictive housing met with a quorum present, approved the August 21, 2025 minutes, and adopted a procedure to take public testimony on each agenda item with a two-minute limit per testifier, with some flexibility for follow-up questions. The main presentation came from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on restrictive housing policies and a recent outside assessment of mental health care practices at HSCF and OOTC. DCR said the assessment found strengths such as consistent medication administration and staff commitment, but also identified major problems including outdated workflows, staffing shortages, inadequate physical plant conditions, overuse of suicide/safety watch for personal safety issues, and a need for more individualized treatment plans. DCR described several corrective steps already underway: filling a long-vacant high-level mental health administrator position, adjusting evening medication passes, working with DOH on transfer and referral workflows, planning a new electronic medical records system and revised screening tools, and pursuing additional training for ACOs and mental health staff. For OOTC, DCR said the facility is overcrowded and decrepit, needs a better screening tool, and requires more mental health-specific training and staffing. For HCF, DCR said the layout limits confidential assessments and provider access, and that the proposed consolidated healthcare unit would add 43 beds, private exam rooms, and a de-escalation room. DCR also said the new unit could serve acute and chronic suicide/safety watch needs and possibly some inmates with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or significant cognitive impairment. The discussion then focused on Act 292, which DCR said is difficult to implement as written. DCR said the bill aligns with DOJ, NCCHC, and ACA guidance in defining restrictive housing, limiting duration, requiring reviews, identifying vulnerable populations, and using step-down units, but raised two major concerns: a requirement to refer vulnerable people to DOH for confinement, and a requirement for clinical assessments every 12 hours by a provider. Members responded that the law should be matched with funding and staffing, and asked what resources are needed. DCR said it submitted a request for 35 positions at a cost of about $8.6 million, and also said funding may be needed for community-based beds and contracted medical services. Members also asked about the current MOA/MOU between DOH and DCR, the working group membership, and the timeline for revisions. DCR said the group includes DCR, DOH, and governor’s office medical advisors, that a first draft is complete, and that the revised agreement should be in place by the end of the year. On staffing, DCR said ACO recruitment classes increased from five to eight, vacancy rates dropped from 34% to 24%, but OOTC still faces a projected $7.1 million shortfall and heavy overtime costs, forcing post closures and program reductions. The meeting ended with continued discussion of screening tools, including DCR’s explanation that current broad questions may over-identify people with substance-use-related symptoms as having serious mental illness, and that a more discrete tool is needed to better identify those with acute needs.

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• In fact, with you know, as small as a 0.1% increase to common ed budgets, we've called that historic
• Don't read that as referring to the color of hair, but sometimes it will go that way.
• But you have norm reference tests, you have criterion reference tests, you have things that I believe
• Follow up: But while your reference in Here, especially on page fifty, as to the assessments required
• You're referring to the original bill, not the substitute.

Bills: SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102

Keywords: education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles

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• And we were talking about historically, have we found how many seats were paid for?
• That's right, so you're referring to what's called a PDG B5 grant, Preschool Development Block Grant,
• But if you're in what I refer to as a desert island—like there's not a quality program within, say, 50
• But if you're in what I refer to as a desert island—like there's not a quality program within, say, 50
• But if you're in what I refer to as a desert island—like there's not a quality program within, say, 50

Summary: The committee met to review the minutes and then held a workshop-style discussion with Arkansas Department of Education early childhood officials about the state’s early learning programs, funding, and access. Officials explained that the state-funded ABC program has been largely flat for years, rising from $11 million to about $14 million in 2018, while the federally funded SRA/CCDF side is much larger. They described differences between the programs, including ABC’s 10-month school-year structure, current enrollment of about 23,000 children in ABC and about 14,871 in SRA, and a SRA wait list that has grown to roughly 2,971 children. Members raised concerns about rural access, school-based versus community-based providers, reimbursement rates, and the need to align early childhood funding with K-12 and kindergarten readiness goals. A major topic was the recent $14.741 million PDG B-5 competitive grant. Officials said it is a one-year systems-building grant, not a direct services grant, and will support local leads, CLASS observations, workforce efforts, and data systems while helping offset some costs that otherwise would have been paid through CCDF. Members also discussed the end of a federal pre-K funding stream in June, with children either moving into ABC slots or requalifying for SRA, and the state’s new enrollment-based payment approach, which officials said saved about $576,000. The committee also heard that the current cost-of-care study is about three years old and that a new market-rate survey is being planned. Several members questioned dual enrollment in home visiting/HIPPY and ABC, with officials saying about 1,200 children are enrolled in both and that limiting double enrollment could save about $2.4 million and affect roughly 470 children. Members also asked about provider closures after rate changes; officials said eight providers cited funding as a reason for closing, while 26 new providers have been added under the new rates. The discussion ended with broad agreement that the committee should continue regular updates, keep providers and families informed, and explore policy changes, waivers, and possible state investments to improve stability, access, and quality in early childhood education.

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• House Bill 1017 be referred to the committee of the whole with favorable recommendation.
• House Bill 1017 be referred to the committee of the whole with favorable recommendation.
• to the committee of the whole referred to the committee of the whole with<00:33:26.159> favorable
• to the committee of amended be referred to the committee of the<00:33:30.960> whole<00:33:31.120
• And again, there was a reference he was fascinated with jeeps.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the March 9, 2026 journal, and received committee reports on several appointments and bills. The education committee recommended confirmation of appointments to the Charter School Institute Board and the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees. The judiciary committee reported several measures, including Senate Bills 75, 132, 104, and 112 and House Bills 1017 and 1103, with recommendations ranging from amendment to favorable referral to the committee of the whole, and some placement on the consent calendar. The chamber also received multiple House messages transmitting House Joint Resolution 1020 and a number of House bills, many of which were passed on third reading and sent to the Revisor of Statutes. The Senate then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Memorial 002 honoring former Senator Lewis H. Ent. The memorial recounted his service as a Marine in the Korean War, his work as a farmer and county commissioner, and his long legislative career in the House and Senate, with emphasis on agriculture, water policy, natural resources, veterans affairs, and local government. Several members and former members spoke in support, describing him as a mentor, a relentless advocate for the San Luis Valley and its water issues, and a respected colleague. Representative Martinez and Senators Hillman and Jones offered personal recollections of working with him and his influence on their service. The Senate suspended Rule 31A to allow remarks from House members and former senators, then adopted SJM 002 by a unanimous 35-0 vote. The memorial directs copies to members of Ent’s family, and Minority Leader Simpson requested that the current roll call be added as co-sponsors, with no objection noted.

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• Um $400,000 One State Historic Site.
• > instate Uh typically historically the instate Uh typically historically the instate spend<00
• are they referred to? are they referred to? >> Director. >> Director.
• <03:15:46.560> local a local level that they can refer local a local level that they can refer
• <03:28:58.960> course offtrack wagering and historic course offtrack wagering and historic

Keywords: 916, all

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• medicines from the historical medicines from the historical ritualistic<00:56:49.520> spiritual
• This is a historic day. Please pass SB 1042. Lives depend on it.
• this is a historic day please pass<01:22:36.199> SB<01:22:36.960> 1042<01:22:37.960>
• motion picture production historically motion picture production historically is<01:47:35.280>
• also saw the legislative reference also saw the legislative reference Bureau<04:00:06.040> had

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Um that's the only remaining reference Um that's the only remaining reference that<00:15:37.600>
• And so don't know what that refers to.
• We've seen a lot about historic horse racing, too.
• <01:19:04.560> horse seen a lot about um historic horse seen a lot about um historic horse
• Um I usually performing historically.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 110, as amended by the Senate, which would establish fees for alteration-of-terrain applications and direct the Department of Environmental Services to adopt rules for a permit-by-notification process for certain projects. Trisha Milo introduced the bill for Senator Lang and noted that the department had worked on the amended language. Matt Mayberry of the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association said the industry strongly supported the bill, describing it as a public-private partnership that would speed review for developers without affecting local control, with builders paying the costs rather than taxpayers. Members focused heavily on how the bill’s fee structure and permit thresholds would work, especially for projects near shoreland, wetlands, and protected water bodies. Representative Opel raised concerns about whether the bill reduced review of habitat and shoreland impacts or shifted costs unfairly; Philip Trobridge of DES explained that the bill does not eliminate those reviews and that shoreland projects still receive greater scrutiny. He said the bill creates different tiers, with the permit-by-notification process applying to certain projects between 100,000 and 150,000 square feet that are not in protected shoreland, while larger or shoreland-affected projects remain under the standard review process. He also said the proposed fees were based on sustaining the program, covering added habitat and species review responsibilities, and keeping reviews efficient. Trobridge said the new fee structure would generate about $1.2 million in additional revenue and help fund additional staff and related program costs. He stated that the department had worked with the regulated community and believed the fees were fair and reasonable, though he acknowledged the bill’s wording was confusing and that the threshold could be revisited later if the new process works well. Members also discussed how the state process interacts with local approvals, and Trobridge said both state and local approvals are required before a project can begin. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred.
• We're referring a client to a lien-based provider, or provide bonuses or incentives.
• We're referring a client to a lien-based provider.
• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 97, I request unanimous consent to re-refer file item...
• Okay, without reference to file.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:35:38.400> to<00:35:38.640> RSA but it has the uh the references to RSA but it
• has the uh the references to RSA 485,<00:35:40.079> which<00:35:40.320> is<00:35:40.480
• And I would also like to point out historically all roads were privately maintained.
• to point out historically all roads were<01:01:07.760> privately<01:01:08.319> maintained.
• , uh, referring engineers and architects<01:39:06.480> potentially<01:39:06.880> to<01:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Yes, if you refer to map 2 on the handout there, it shows the 6% that we've identified. OK.
• There's a lot of potential, uh, for Sabine River Basin and what you referred to there towards the end
• And moving forward to save some brainpower, I will refer to them as IOUs.
• And for reference, a connection refers to the point where a property's plumbing system connects to the
• Association was formed, uh, in 2011 in reference to the drought of 2011.

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• In fact, we refer to our efforts as the ABCDs of water.
• Yes, if you refer to map two on the handout there.
• I just want to highlight a couple of key numbers there to put some of these other numbers in reference
• or to save some brain power, I will refer to them as IOUs.
• For last session's historic investment in Texas ports, I respect your time.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• There is a historic high in our rates.
• Is there any opportunity to go back and get historical data?
• Is there any opportunity to go back and get data, historical data?
• Oh, I thought you were referring to something. Okay, the behind-the-counter part. Okay. Yeah. Yeah.
• Chason correctly refers to your previous testimony that you have, and you represent Dollar Trees?

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization. The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.

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• commonly referred to as Pelby. Um Dr. commonly referred to as Pelby. Um Dr.
• It helps us reference what slide number we want to talk about.
• <01:38:17.920> The<01:38:18.159> historical does that mean?
• The historical does that mean?
• <01:40:54.239> to recommended to pass and referred to recommended to pass and referred to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• but underutilized form of housing, but finding affordable financing options for these homes has historically
• but underutilized form of housing, but finding affordable financing options for these homes has historically
• This dynamic can be referred to as disaster capitalism and has occurred in several post-disaster communities
• At the same time, we obviously have seen a clear disparity in our community with historically ethnic
• Historically ethnic working middle-class people versus the Palisades fires, and we are asking for a chance

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 996 by Senator Padilla would let manufactured homeowners opt to title their homes as real property, with supporters saying this would improve access to conventional mortgages, consumer protections, and lower-cost financing. SB 866 by Senator Blakespear would require cities and counties to include homelessness-related information in their annual housing element reports, with supporters saying the bill would improve transparency, regional coordination, and accountability around homelessness funding and services. The committee also heard SB 1090 by Senator Perez, which would impose a temporary moratorium in Altadena on certain state housing density laws after the Eaton Fire. Supporters, including Supervisor Catherine Barger and many Altadena residents, argued the bill would protect fire survivors from speculative investors and give families time to rebuild and return home. Opponents argued the bill could limit tools that homeowners need to finance rebuilding and could reduce future housing production. After extensive testimony, the committee passed SB 1090 to the Assembly Local Government Committee on a 10-0 vote. SB 1388 by Senator Durazo would create an Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program to help affordable housing providers reduce insurance costs through technical assistance and risk-mitigation support. Supporters said rising insurance premiums are threatening the viability of affordable housing developments and existing units. The committee also reconsidered and then voted on SB 1092, which was taken up only for reconsideration and final vote; after a split vote, the bill ultimately passed the committee. Final recorded votes showed SB 866 and SB 996 passing unanimously, SB 1388 passing with one no vote and one not voting, and SB 1092 passing 7-5 after reconsideration.

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• So the historical process is we took the total...
• What we're doing now, and what we should have been doing historically, is we should have actually been
• However, for the purposes of today's presentation, I'll reference it as a grant line.
• In statute, there's a 47% commitment to the arts and cultural or historic funding.
• I don't quite understand the historic cultural portion of this. Thank you.

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• <00:53:54.640> mechanical named a national historic mechanical named a national historic mechanical
• Register of Historic Places in 2023<00:54:07.599> and<00:54:07.920> 2024.
• We need those programs my colleague from New Jersey just referred to as being cut.
• <05:11:27.440> This referring to these emergency drugs.
• This referring to these emergency drugs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• project development, if there are other solutions that would meet those needs, for instance, what we refer
• That's based on historical examples of similar roadways and so utilizes what the result of those roadways
• That's based on historical examples of similar roadways and so utilizes what the result of those roadways
• That's based on historical examples of similar roadways and so utilizes what the result of those roadways
• It is one of the highest crash-rate locations in the metropolitan area, historically more than double

Bills: HF4807

Keywords: overweight vehicles, aggregate mining, local ordinance restrictions, legislative audit, transportation, resource inventory

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• I'm not going to refer to a list. Just line up. It's all I'm going to say. Just line up.
• Historically, our burn season has been three to four months long. It's fairly predictable.
• We get out and we attack it, and we historically got fairly similar outcomes.
• And we historically got fairly similar outcomes. That's no longer the case.
• Elephant Butte is at 8 to 9 percent of historical levels right now.

Bills: SB12, SB36, SB92, SB120, SB133, SB151, SB18, SB96

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news

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• I'm going on my 29th year as a state representative, and I represent some of the more historical areas
• the non-incorporated area of Bernalillo County, at Three Skull Land Grant in particular, and some historical
• off to residency training programs and fellowships, and much of the kind of training that you're referring
• Living room models, in terms of my historical experience, tend to work best when they're operated by
• Madam Chair, Representative, are you referring to the CARE Campus itself?

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• If on your way back home, or if you have time, please drive down Historic New Mexico 28.
• I represent District 12, which I always refer to as the heart of the South Valley.
• The Senator did reference it. If you imagine Albuquerque's southernmost...
• Artificial intelligence refers to computers that can learn, reason, and help us make decisions.
• Historically, cooling systems do evaporative cooling, which means it takes a lot of water.