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• though the good gentleman from the 25th is asking us not to support our troops, not to support police officers
• , not to... ...is asking us not to support our troops, not to support police officers, not to support
• But he's now thinking about relocating.
• It's that world, the lenders, the financiers of startup businesses, that drive a lot of relocation and
• When I ran for this office, I ran to serve the people, not for the people to serve me.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• though the good gentleman from the 25th is asking us not to support our troops, not to support police officers
• Is asking us not to support our troops, not to support police officers, not to support public safety.
• But he’s now thinking about relocating.
• It's that world, the lenders, the financiers of startup businesses, that drive a lot of relocation and
• When I ran for this office, I ran to serve the people, not for the people to serve me.

Summary: The House debated a series of amendments to a major income tax bill, with repeated arguments over tax fairness, affordability, administrative feasibility, and the role of the Department of Revenue. Early motions to reconsider a failed child care amendment were rejected, and Amendment 2561, which would have restricted data sharing with the IRS, was also defeated after debate over privacy, federal relationships, and whether the proposal was administrable. Amendment 2579, which would have required annual reporting on the tax’s effects on filers, businesses, and charitable donations, likewise failed, with supporters emphasizing transparency and opponents arguing DOR was not the right agency and the report was too speculative. Amendment 2598, proposing to use half of new revenue for a broad sales tax cut, was rejected despite arguments that it would reduce regressivity and provide immediate relief; Amendment 2556, expanding sales tax exemptions for diapers and other child-care essentials to include adult diapers and earlier implementation, also failed after debate over scope and timing.

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• This bill relocates a large portion of municipal enforcement of the building and fire code from one section

Summary: The Conference Committee on House Bill 244 met to resolve remaining drafting issues in the bill updating and recodifying municipal enforcement of building and fire codes. The chair explained that the measure is largely a technical recodification, moving statutory references and correcting broken cross-references after review by the subcommittee, the Senate, AI-assisted checking, and the Building Code Review Board. Members emphasized that Amendment 2026-1923H contains no policy changes, only reference updates and language cleanup to ensure the bill points to the correct current RSA sections. The committee then discussed a few specific drafting questions, including a reference on page one and language on page two concerning the phrase “remove the prohibition on a building permit.” Some members questioned whether that wording should instead describe a variance or exception, but the chair and Representative Darji explained that the language is intended to allow an applicant to return to the zoning board to remove a prohibition attached to a specific building permit, not to broadly eliminate the underlying rule. The committee also noted a corrected reference to current statutory language because the underlying law had changed since the bill was introduced. After the explanation, the House receded from its position of non-concurrence and concurred with the Senate amendment as further amended by 2026-1923H. Members agreed to place the measure on the House consent calendar, and the committee adjourned.

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• Children of active duty military rely on it one relocation or deployment, disrupt traditional schooling

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• The child care center had to relocate.

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• She has met with the Governor's office.
• In detail, how health plans will show the benefits of the Office of Health.
• I am a chief pharmacy officer for Western Health Advantage. I'm Dr. Kieran Firing.
• I am the chief pharmacy officer for Western Health Advantage.
• Mostly it's from moms who have come to our office just simply desperate for help.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 331 by Sen. Menjivar, which would require large-group health plans to cover hearing aids for children. The author and supporters described the bill as a long-running effort to address a developmental emergency and reduce out-of-pocket costs for families, while opponents were absent. Testimony from parents, advocates, medical experts, and organizations emphasized the importance of early access to hearing aids; committee members voiced strong support, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The committee then heard SB 608, also by Sen. Menjivar, to expand access to condoms in school-based health centers and related settings and to prevent barriers such as ID checks. Supporters, including students and school health advocates, argued the bill would improve sexual health and reduce stigma, while opponents from family and faith groups argued it would undermine parental authority and normalize early sexual activity. The bill was supported by committee members and moved forward on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Next, SB 971 by Sen. Choi proposed community-based healthy aging partnerships for older adults, with testimony from the California Senior Legislature and supporters from aging and dementia organizations. The measure was described as voluntary and focused on connection, independence, and local collaboration; there was no opposition, and the committee moved it on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 869 by Sen. Weber Pierson, which would require warning icons and statements on chain restaurant menus for beverages with very high added sugar content. Supporters framed it as a transparency and public health measure, while restaurant and beverage industry representatives opposed it unless amended, citing cost and menu-space concerns; the bill was nevertheless moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations after a roll call vote, with some members voting no and the measure placed on call. The committee also considered SB 950 by Sen. Weber Pierson, aimed at ensuring timely coverage of FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on commercial plans. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association and a patient advocate, said the bill would reduce delays and barriers to care, while health plan representatives opposed it over step therapy and utilization-management concerns. Members discussed the limited treatment window and the need for early access, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. In addition, SB 490 by Sen. Umberg would set timelines for DHCS investigations of unlicensed sober living homes and allow counties to assist if the department cannot act in time; supporters from Anaheim and a patient-brokering survivor described serious abuse and oversight gaps, while county behavioral health representatives opposed the county role as an unfunded and potentially liability-creating burden. After discussion, the bill was also moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1037 by Sen. Weber Pierson on health insurance affordability and rate review, with supporters arguing it would tie premium increases more closely to affordability targets and public reporting; the transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on that measure.

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• In fact, the office in Minnesota is not here anymore.
• In fact, the office in cutbacks.
• We have laboratories and offices in Marshall, Minnesota.
• And we also have operations and offices in Crookston and the metro area.
• We have offices in Marshall, Minnesota.

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

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• Looking at the charges from the Speaker's Office, we're going to have many topics to discuss during this
• there, where there seemed to be a disconnect with the landowners in that office.
• He is the presiding officer, chairman, right? Of the task force.
• Our office, as always, will continue to monitor the situation in the economy in general.
• Our office, as always, will continue to monitor the situation in the economy in general.

Committee: House Energy Resources

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• </c><02:33:34.399><c> to</c> National Travel and Tourism Office to National Travel and Tourism Office
• </c> during President Biden's time in office. during President Biden's time in office.
• Finally, this legislation will codify two key offices within the NTIA: the Office of Spectrum Management
• Speaker, and I yield back. distinguished law enforcement office off distinguished law enforcement office
• ><c> 32,89</c> Enforcement officers arrested 32,89 Enforcement officers arrested 32,89 illegal<07:32:

Bills: SB146 , HR973 , HR859 , HR906 , HB2449 , HB2399 , HR866 , HB2482 , HB2444 , HB2458 , HB1721 , HB2480 , HB1479 , HB1442 , HR1402 , HR617 , HR452

Keywords: nonconsensual, visual depictions, digital forgery, intimate content, online platforms, privacy, protection, harm prevention, John F. Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, Federal arts funding, memorial designation, cultural institutions, Congressional authority, public arts programs, Hampden-Sydney College, anniversary, higher education, civic responsibility, liberal arts

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• I am the Chief Budget Officer here at the California DMV.
• Helen Kersey with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Keith Duncan, Caltrans budget officer.
• Chair Brian Brown chief financial officer for DTSC.
• We've seen now the third peace officer position sweep in 20 years.

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• signage and directional ads associated with listings, subscribing to referral networks, such as relocation
• signage and directional ads associated with listings, subscribing to referral networks, such as relocation
• signage and directional ads associated with listings, subscribing to referral networks, such as relocation
• negatively impacting sellers and decreasing buyers' exposure to homes that best fit their needs. as relocation

Bills: HF1669 , HF4709 , HF3531 , HF4048

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, electricity generation, property tax exemption, renewable energy, incentives, economic development, fuel delivery, tax exemption, retail transactions, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel lubricants, healthcare tax, gross receipts tax, hospitals, chiropractors, healthcare providers

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• On top of all that, current elk issues in northwest Minnesota, the DNR is also working on relocating
• DNR is also farmers are facing the DNR is also working<00:05:03.280><c> on</c><00:05:03.479><c> relocating
• some</c><00:05:04.280><c> of</c><00:05:04.440><c> that</c><00:05:04.600><c> herd</c> working on relocating
• some of that herd working on relocating some of that herd to<00:05:05.280><c> the</c><00:05:05.400><

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

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• We have offices located in Slayton and Mankato, Minnesota.
• We have offices south central Minnesota.
• </c> relocation bonus from $5,000 to $7500. relocation bonus from $5,000 to $7500.
• </c><01:26:36.159><c> brings</c> uh legislative budget's office brings uh legislative budget's office
• We have offices located in Slayton and Mankato.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• Assuming that they are and do not need to be relocated, as I'm looking out in the public hearing right
• She has met with the Governor's office.
• I am a chief pharmacy officer for Western Health Advantage. I'm Dr. Kieran Firing.
• I am a chief pharmacy officer for Western Health Advantage.
• And mostly it's from moms who have come to our office just simply desperate for help.

Committee: House Health

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• We also plan to relocate our backup center for state comm to Gowen Field.
• out and apply to with the feds, they require that we regularly coordinate with all of these state offices
• They require that we regularly coordinate with all of these state offices, but also that we have representation
• out and apply to with the feds, they require that we regularly coordinate with all of these state offices
• They require that we regularly coordinate with all of these state offices, but also that we have representation

Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee approved the minutes from its May 28 meeting and received an update from DHW Director Juliet Sharon on the status of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Sharon said the department has posted a public funding-opportunities page with a subscribe feature, is using an expedited committee review process for solicitations and subgrant opportunities, and plans to provide monthly summaries, award information, and federal progress reports. Members asked for clearer access to information on applicants and awards, and Sharon said the department is open to posting more complete listings in SharePoint and to simplifying provider-facing applications. The committee also discussed outreach to rural providers and the need to ensure smaller organizations know about opportunities and can apply within the short timelines. The committee then heard from the Idaho Military Division on its portion of the program. Bureau Chief Wayne Denny said the division is working with DHW on modernizing state communications and emergency systems, including next-generation 911, relocating backup communications infrastructure, coordinating exercises, and supporting rural health extenders such as community health workers and community health EMS providers. Members asked how those roles would function, how counties would participate, and how the work would be sustained after the five-year funding period; Denny said the goal is to demonstrate return on investment so counties and payers can support the services long term. Jennifer White of the State Board of Education described higher education and graduate medical education proposals. She said Idaho’s institutions are coordinating on statewide strategies for rural health workforce training, including mobile simulation, shared clinical infrastructure, learn-in-place programs, and targeted equipment and facilities. She also outlined GME and medical education options, including a strategic rural GME incubator, a rural training site network, and possible support for undergraduate medical education such as expanded seats or the University of Idaho–University of Utah partnership. Members debated sustainability and whether rural health funds should support only GME or broader medical education; some supported using the funds to build Idaho-based training capacity, while others cautioned against creating long-term state obligations without broader legislative approval. No formal votes were taken on those policy questions. In closing, Sharon said the department expects more provider subgrants, ongoing assessments, the first federal reporting deadline at the end of August, and the creation of a governor-appointed rural health transformation task force with legislative and rural representation. The committee tentatively scheduled an additional meeting for August 18 and discussed a later September meeting, likely around September 23-25, to review the federal report and any emerging issues.

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• And then the ongoing construction projects not associated with prep: the Atoka airport relocation, the
• I mean, I know that when we first came into office, myself and her, Representative Ross White, and Representative
• They're going to put the hanger, the office, the payload processing facility.
• So the hangar and the office space and the payload processing facility would obviously be exclusive to
• Obviously, we've got Craig in our office, the one person here in Oklahoma City.

Committee: House A&B Transportation Subcommittee

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• This bill relocates a amendment.
• The<03:13:30.800><c> clerk's</c><03:13:31.279><c> office</c><03:13:31.600><c> has</c><03:13:32.160><c
• > very</c><03:13:32.479><c> nicely</c><03:13:33.520><c> put</c> The clerk's office has very nicely put
• The clerk's office has very nicely put this<03:13:34.239><c> on</c><03:13:34.399><c> your</c><03:13:
• ,</c><05:10:00.000><c> we've</c> Transportation Committee office, we've Transportation Committee office

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• on Bainbridge their at their office on Bainbridge their at their office on Bainbridge Street.
• is limited to what the principal office is limited to what the principal office is it simply strikes
• for new or when they must relocate for new or when they must relocate for new faraway assignments are
• Fort Novacel conducts initial warn officer training, enlisted soldier warn officer training, enlisted
• realigned, producing 70% of officer realigned, producing 70% of officer assessions.

Bills: HB 10 , HB 12 , HB 147 , HB 1522 , HB 422 , HB 675 , HB 204 , HB 748 , HB 912

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• to Glenwood to El Dorado to Bayer to Columbus to Fort Sumner offer telehealth booths or telehealth offices
• Our law enforcement officers are doing all they can, but policing alone cannot fix this system.
• care, which is something every individual who's seeking to expand or grow a business or choose to relocate

Committee: Joint Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• </c> specialists in in the corporate office specialists in in the corporate office we<00:31:02.399><c
• </c><01:06:07.440><c> cross</c> office of offices with those cross office of offices with those cross
• So the Public Health Nursing Division offices, the public health nurses are in offices all across the
• When that occurs, if we have offices that only have federal positions, those offices literally have to
• offices literally have positions those offices literally have to<01:52:56.000><c> shut</c><01:52:56.280

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Health and Human Services committees heard Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s biennium budget request, with testimony from HHSC leadership on the Hilo/Big Island region (HTH 212) and the Oahu region (HTH 215), plus discussion of capital improvement projects and systemwide partnerships. HHSC described its role as the rural healthcare safety net, serving a high share of Medicare, Medicaid/Quest, and uninsured patients, and said its costs are elevated by state employee fringe benefits, which it said are about 64% compared with roughly 30% in the private sector. HHSC also said pandemic-era federal aid, including relief funds and PPP loans totaling about $100 million, reduced the need for general fund support in prior years. For HTH 212, HHSC said its general fund request for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 was higher than the governor’s recommendation because of rising insurance, pharmaceutical, and contractor labor costs, and because it includes $13.2 million in FY 2026 and $2.3 million in FY 2027 for Epic electronic medical record implementation in East Hawaii. For HTH 215, HHSC said the requested general funds were aligned with the governor’s recommendation, in part because of increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for long-term care facilities under prior legislation. HHSC also said it was restoring a special fund ceiling so the region could spend its cash collections on operations. Members asked about the 64% fringe rate, and HHSC explained the difference was mainly due to defined-benefit pension and retiree health insurance costs, which private hospitals generally do not bear at the same level. Members also asked about the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, and HHSC said operations would be funded through the general fund corporation for the home when it opens, with management by Ohana Pacific, but no additional legislative operating funds were being requested at that time. Other questions focused on staffing and vacancies, including an abolished procurement position and an ongoing IT help desk recruitment need. HHSC highlighted several capital and partnership projects, including a $25 million state CIP request matched by $25 million from the Benioff family for the Benioff Health Center, an ER expansion and reconfiguration at Corner Community Hospital, and $7.5 million in each fiscal year for Kauai EMR capital funds to join the Epic platform. Testimony also described collaborations with Queen’s, the University of California San Francisco, Hawaii Pacific Health, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, the Department of Health, and the state hospital to improve specialty access, clinical trials, behavioral health, and patient placement across the system.