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• The firefighters are supervised by one entity, the fire chiefs; the EMTs.
• The certifying entity goes at 52 weeks or 52 hours, but it's 52 times meaning...
• Those are local entities.
• I'm a private landowner in a rural area in southern New Mexico.
• Or is the intent that this is supposed to go to private cell phone or tower companies?

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• Hampshire is allowed to participate in our programs. entities and as our name indicates entities and
• Public entity risk pools accessessible.
• And we don't accumulate surplus like<00:31:08.799> private like private like private insurers.
• <00:31:20.399> they accountable to the member entities they accountable to the member entities
• Instead of public entity risk pooling.

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Summary: The committee first took up SB 297 and a new amendment, 2462, which combined the original Senate bill with the Carson amendment and added a proposed alternative regulatory system, RSA 420R. The chair and members discussed that the amendment was intended to give the Senate what it had asked for while also creating a dual system for public entity risk pools. Members asked whether the new structure would affect ownership or governance of health trusts, and the chair explained that 420R would be a separate regulatory statute while existing 420J-style arrangements could remain in place. The committee also noted that a paragraph had been accidentally deleted from the amendment and that another amendment would be prepared to correct it, with the subcommittee recessed while that was done. Public testimony focused on School Care, represented by Executive Director Lisa Ducette, who opposed the shift to Department of Insurance oversight under 420R. She argued that public entity risk pools are not insurance companies, that they are accountable to member entities and taxpayers, and that the proposed dual regulation would add unnecessary costs through examinations, higher reserves, and additional accounting requirements. She said the change could threaten tax-exempt status and create an uneven playing field, and she urged the committee to support SB 297 with the Carson amendment instead of moving to 420R. Committee members questioned whether the amendment would actually affect pools that stayed under the Secretary of State model, and one member cited support from the New Hampshire Municipal Association for the dual system. The discussion then shifted to amendment 245 on ambulance reimbursement and contracting timelines. Members reviewed a provision giving insurers 45 days and ambulance providers 60 days in the contracting process, and one member suggested making both periods 60 days. The chair and others said the current language was intentional and part of a broader compromise aimed at ending balance billing and forcing insurers to establish reimbursement rates. Members noted that the measure was unusual and that its effects would be reviewed over the next two years, with one member saying the bill would likely be difficult to roll back later. No final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• It damaged as a result of the violation of a local government entity.
• Private schools are not legally required to provide combinations.
• This is not a public schools versus private school bill. This bill is about our children.
• Is it the private school?
• Thank you, Madam President, the private schools are the probe. Any other questions? >> Okay.

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• And in that process, there was actually a shift from a private right of action.
• Is it a private right of action or public prosecutors?
• Is it a private right of action or public prosecutors?
• Private right of action today is the existing law.
• Disclosure of private information.

Summary: The committee heard several privacy and consumer protection bills, with most of the discussion focused on AI and social media. AB 1405 would create a state registry for AI auditors and set basic transparency, ethics, and qualification standards for those auditors; supporters said it would build trust and provide a foundation for future AI oversight, while some members questioned whether government should define auditor qualifications instead of industry groups. The bill was moved out on a 5-1 vote to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2, by Assemblymember Lowenthal, would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when their negligence causes harm to children and teens. Supporters, including a grieving parent and Common Sense Media, argued the bill would create accountability for harmful algorithms and design choices, while opponents from TechNet, EFF, CCIA, and CalChamber warned it was vague, could chill speech, invite censorship, and raise Section 230 and First Amendment concerns. Committee members debated private right of action versus public enforcement, possible shakedown lawsuits, and whether the bill should be narrowed; the bill passed 6-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open. AB 410 would expand California’s bot disclosure law so bots must identify themselves up front and truthfully if asked, rather than only prohibiting deceptive bots in limited commercial or election contexts. Supporters said the measure would help users, especially youth and vulnerable people, know when they are interacting with AI and reduce deception online; one privacy group withdrew opposition after amendments, and other industry groups said they were no longer opposed or had no formal position. The bill passed 9-1 to Appropriations with the roll left open. The committee also approved AB 1327, which lets consumers cancel home improvement contracts by email instead of only by mail and requires phone assistance for cancellations; the Contractor State License Board withdrew opposition after amendments, and the bill passed 11-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.

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• I will not be able to trust the lawyer that works under an entity that is held by private equity to have
• I will not be able to trust the lawyer that works under an entity that is held by private equity to have
• I will not be able to trust the lawyer that works under an entity that is held by private equity to have
• equity if private talking about private equity if private equity<01:50:38.719> is<01:50:39.040
• abolition of private property. Mr. abolition of private property. Mr.

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• an entity that we can't vote for, or have any influence on.
• Either they have an agreement, uh, to act, uh, with an entity or a party.
• Now you got a separate deed that you didn't and you didn't go through the private private and you can
• To a non-governmental entity because we can't do that under the Constitution.
• Uh, regulatory entity.

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• the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, in collaboration with other entities
• How the entities deal with this, how they are actually impacted.
• Going to the laws of economics, those entities which at this point are experiencing a crisis, I believe
• Speaker and members, the Senate made multiple amendments: exempts small business, removes the private
• to aerospace flight entities that own and occupy a minimum of 20,000 contiguous acres in the state of

Bills: HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HCR112, HR307, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR79, HCR104, HB75, HB410, HB719, HB750, HB944, HB1098, HB1220, HB1252, HB359, HB210, HB468, HB1117, SB382, HB368, HB552, HB732, HB870, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB149, SB208, SB274, SB300, SB312, SB387, SB389, SB401, HR74, HB998, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, SB237, HB36, HB42, HB74, HB119, HB159, HB258, HB259, HB302, HB414, HB459, HB848, HB956, HB1017, HB1028, HB1095, SB217, SB283, SB469

Keywords: oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding, taxpayer liability, public liability, offshore wells, onshore wells, coastal erosion, Department of Conservation and Energy, natural resources

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• This caused significant disruption and cost to private sector providers who were essentially evicted.
• However, some entities that use eminent domain to acquire real property don't pay their property taxes
• Two core principles of CAI are, one, defending the rights of private contract and two, defending the
• House Bill 2013 conflicts with both principles regarding the private right of contract.
• Specifically, HB3788 allows these entities to own, operate, or fund facilities such as administrative

Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34, HB23, HB247, HJR34

Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure

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• Entities of foreign concern, which are essentially those entities are Iran, North Korea, Russia, and
• And then private property rights—last question. Private property rights.
• I'm a private property rights advocate; I appreciate private property.
• private property and deal with that.
• But yes, I do understand people want to protect their private property and their private property rights

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• The private sector is certainly one for us, but to have these assurances that The private sector still
• Private sector generally comes in with the job.
• We don't have the private sector's input.
• , a non-profit entity, similar to Parks California.
• This entity is going to be directed by Native Americans.

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• Two entities, Redtown Ranch and Pine Bliss, both controlled by an out-of-region private investment firm
• It couldn't be a private entity. Okay.
• I may not be, but the private entity says, hey, here's what we think is going to happen with our project
• They have a private well.
• It's not privately owned.

Summary: The committee held a hearing on high-capacity groundwater wells proposed in Anderson, Henderson, and Houston counties, with members framing the issue as one of local water supply, fairness, and the need to modernize groundwater law while protecting private property rights. Opening remarks focused on the scale of the proposed Redtown Ranch and Pine Bliss projects, the potential export of tens of thousands of acre-feet of groundwater annually, and concerns that the applications lacked sufficient technical detail and could harm nearby landowners, cities, agriculture, and manufacturing. Members also noted the broader context of the recent flooding tragedy in central Texas and the Legislature’s intent to address water-related loss of life in the upcoming special session. Witnesses from the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts and the Texas Water Development Board explained the current groundwater management framework. They described groundwater conservation districts as the state’s preferred management method, the role of groundwater management areas and desired future conditions, and how the Water Development Board uses those conditions to calculate modeled available groundwater. They emphasized that districts rely on local data, monitoring wells, and planning processes, but that information is often more limited in areas without a district, where the rule of capture applies. Members pressed witnesses on recharge rates, export permits, subsidence, the effect of pumping on nearby wells, the age and real-time availability of model data, and whether the proposed project would exceed modeled available groundwater in some counties. TCEQ explained its limited oversight role over groundwater conservation districts, including inquiries, compliance actions, and, in extreme cases, dissolution authority. Water Development Board staff also outlined funding programs, saying the New Water Supply for Texas Fund is limited to projects such as brackish desalination, reuse, ASR, and other new-supply projects, and does not fund fresh groundwater exports alone. They said the project at issue had not applied for board funding. A water lawyer then testified on the rule of capture, ownership in place, and district regulation, arguing that districts must use permitting and other tools to manage production within modeled available groundwater and that the Legislature could consider additional authority over groundwater exports under current law.

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• competitive private sector markets. competitive private sector markets.
• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow
• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow
• These two entities would not be in competition with each other, but it appears this bill would allow
• different deals are and also the private different deals are and also the private right<00:21:14.159

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• A property owner, tenant, or private entity whose property such equipment or infrastructure is installed
• entity.
• A property owner, tenant, or private entity whose property such equipment or infrastructure is installed
• entity.
• A property owner, tenant, or private entity whose property such equipment or infrastructure is installed

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• And we talked about the opportunities about broad public and private interest that could make a program
• And we talked about the opportunities about broad public and private interest that could make a program
• Yes, they would be able to use it for public universities, private universities, technical or vocational
• <00:13:13.920> uh philanthropy and corporate entities uh philanthropy and corporate entities
• <00:14:15.560> universities universities private universities universities private universities

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• We do pieces of that private sector does and state does.
• It's not a state or private. It's both.
• Private foundations and corporations. Private foundations and corporations.
• Private foundations and private donations. You tell me.
• Which is usually private equity chasing money.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• Waiver support coordinators are private-sector Medicaid vendors. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• To your understanding, is CVS Caremark a related entity? Yes. Okay.
• Do we require plans to report on their affiliated entities?
• If you've requested information on the affiliated entities, is there a penalty?
• It has not been identified as a separate entity on this specific report, but yeah.

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee took up two bills and then continued oversight discussions with APD and AHCA. CS/HB 27, the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, was presented as a way to let Florida social workers practice in other compact states and vice versa; AARP, the Florida Chamber, and NASW Florida supported it, and the bill passed favorably. HB 1127, a child welfare bill, would create a treatment foster care pilot for children with high behavioral needs, improve DCF data collection on commercially sexually exploited children, and expand recruitment for protective investigators and case managers; the bill also passed favorably after brief supportive testimony. The committee then questioned APD at length about the iBudget waiver waitlist, enrollment pace, spending projections, and provider capacity. APD said it had sent more than 1,100 interest letters in categories 3, 4, and 5, enrolled 1,124 people so far this year, and expects to spend about 96.4% of its waiver appropriation, leaving roughly $82 million unspent. Members pressed APD on why prior discussions suggested more reserve was needed, how long the SANS process takes, whether category 6 could be expanded, and whether the agency has enough waiver support coordinators and direct support providers. APD said it has about 1,061 waiver support coordinators statewide, adequate capacity for current enrollees, but would need further analysis if the legislature directed a much larger enrollment increase. Members also asked about outreach, annual maintenance of the waitlist, portability for military families, and whether communication efforts should be privatized. Finally, AHCA walked the committee through the 2023 Achieved Savings Rebate (ASR) report for Aetna and explained how the report is used for financial monitoring, rebate calculations, and transparency. AHCA said the ASR is separate from the medical loss ratio (MLR) calculation, though both are reviewed, and that Florida uses the ASR mechanism rather than an MLR remittance requirement to recover funds from plans. Members asked about related-party disclosures, CVS/Caremark relationships, expanded benefits, encounter data, network adequacy penalties, denials and appeals reporting, interest earned on capitation payments, and whether rate increases were reaching providers. AHCA and the outside auditors said they review the plans’ reported data, reconcile it to underlying records, and can assess liquidated damages for network adequacy violations; several members requested follow-up data on rebates, interest, provider capacity, and related-party reporting.

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• In San Juan County, where I'm from, we have 6% fee simple land, 6% private property.
• But there's only 6% private land that could even ever take advantage of that water.
• Local priorities, partnerships with multiple diverse local entities.
• Across jurisdictional lines with any entity that has a reasonable and productive project.
• What we're seeing in La Sienega, La Cieneguilla, is that private wells that may not have a hydraulic

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• John Lapel: Judicial entity which is geared toward reviewing the performance of physicians and PAs throughout
• We have had 40 private sector meetings understanding if there is anything else out there that we can
• As you outlined, the two that you mentioned, that entity was put on a corrective action plan.
• Some of those steps were that the entities identified are no longer in existence.
• You may make additional funds through other avenues such as private funding, and I would be happy to

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• Entities must meet strict eligibility requirements.
• Entities must meet strict eligibility requirements.
• Entities must meet strict eligibility requirements.
• Entities must meet strict eligibility requirements.
• Roll call is open for your vote. city doesn't own them, private property city doesn't own them, private

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• While these private religious institutions operate without licensure, they should operate under some
• The review of an affidavit of compliance from a private religious institution provides authority for
• Who is the agency that enforces a noncompliance of these are live private religious schools.
• So one privately from us with to physical.
• So one privately from us and one from the schools, it became his death. The recent of this death.

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