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• Benefit processing halted. Who rely on CalFresh.
• Food insecurity can lead to poor nutrition, reliance on low-cost processed foods, and severe consequences
• The application process was confusing, frustrating, and frankly dehumanizing.
• Effort to maximize the exemptions and actually streamline that process.
• You know, these exemptions are not always inherent in the intake process or the redetermination process

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

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• This is what we're asking for through the Congressional Directed Spending Process.
• We've been in this process for over three years, and that's what it takes.
• There hasn't been any deliberate process to reseed after the fire.
• So we need to help get that process moving forward.
• The other things that we're asking for is a review of the NEPA process.

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• <00:06:31.639> of Congress to begin the process of Congress to begin the process of bringing
• Applying for disaster assistance can be a frustrating and confusing process.
• H.R. 152 works to eliminate inefficiencies and expedite the application process by ensuring only one
• Applying for disaster assistance can be a frustrating and confusing process.
• H.R. 152 works to eliminate inefficiencies and expedite the application process by ensuring only one

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The taxpayers paid for the school lawyer who advised them during their interrogation process.
• Vetting process, and that that's going to make the situation worse.
• I've continued to push for, and this has been during the interim, having a certification process that
• So I've gone through the grievance process.
• The grading process of written questions will alleviate concerns regarding computer grading.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So that’s when the statute begins that process of running.
• So it’s a long, kind of cumbersome process.
• <01:46:46.080> all through the entire trial process all through the entire trial process all
• <01:59:18.360> for all it would change the process for all it would change the process for
• <02:04:29.119> Expediting open the door for Expediting Expediting open the door for Expediting

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved. Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199. The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.

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• The Environment Department is sort of the third stop in this process. Stop on the way.
• The federal government is now throwing, you know, $25 billion to expedite Savannah River production.
• You were talking about the Savannah River plutonium processing, the $25 billion investment that we've
• Am I missing something in this process or the stop process? Mr.
• Okay, well, that’s curious because that helps me understand this process that we're going through.

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• I look forward to working with each and every one of you as we move through this process.
• The way that we do that is through a process that begins here with votes in both chambers. and then ends
• While the subject matter of each of these roles varied, there are. similarities in the processes and
• In the sunset report, we were tasked with improving our project review processes.
• We are currently in the process of developing that required the rulemaking, so we are in the process.

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

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• Underwriting is the process insurers use to assess risk and price that coverage accordingly.
• And so making sure that there's not fishing expeditions, right?
• And so it just allows for public process. This is incredibly important and valuable.
• And so it just allows for public process.
• And so it just allows for public process.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• But everything else you can deal with it ahead of time to expedite the entire process.
• place in our processes.
• place in our processes.
• place in our processes.
• place in our processes.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education held an informational/budget briefing with presentations from the State Library System, the School Facilities Authority, and the Department of Education. The chair opened the meeting by outlining the order of presentations and noting that members would hold questions until after all three agencies had testified. The discussion focused on each agency’s priorities for the upcoming biennium and their budget requests. State Librarian Stacy Aldridge described library usage and services, emphasizing strong demand for physical and digital materials, internet and Wi-Fi access, programs, Kanopy streaming, and PressReader. She highlighted digital literacy classes, RFID self-check and smart shelving improvements, and the role of libraries as community hubs. The library’s budget request included an additional $1.2 million for security guards, $48.484 million for FY 26-27 to support popup libraries during temporary closures and other needs, $500,000 for repair and maintenance, $2 million for Kap planning and design, and $25 million each year for lump-sum capital funding. Mallerie Fujitani said the lump-sum funding is needed to keep roughly 50 projects moving and to avoid delays in construction. School Facilities Authority Executive Director Ricky Fujitani explained the agency’s startup history and its programs for preschools, Central Maui schools, and workforce housing. He said the authority is using standardized, prefabricated, programmatic approaches to speed delivery and improve maintainability, citing prior preschool renovations as a successful model. He reported that of $389 million appropriated, $106 million was released, with $81 million for preschools, $20 million for Central Maui schools, and $5 million for workforce housing; he also noted the workforce housing program was reduced after Maui fire-related reallocations. He said the pilot workforce housing site at Mililani High School has been awarded and pointed to University of Hawaiʻi student housing projects as a model. Superintendent Hayashi then began the Department of Education presentation, introducing DOE leadership and outlining the department’s mission to support academic achievement, character development, and student well-being. He noted the department serves more than 152,000 students in 258 public schools and employs over 42,000 people, with nearly 54% of students facing significant challenges. He framed the budget request around the department’s strategic plan to prepare graduates for college, careers, or military service. The transcript ends during the DOE presentation, before any committee votes or formal actions are taken.

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• That this is a process. This is a process that goes through a step-by-step process.
• That this is a process. move forward.
• This is a process that goes committee.
• > process.
• If the through a step-by-step process.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Is refining the process, and quite honestly, you know, I'm...
• It's started; we've started the process. And all we can do now is have action behind it.
• By establishing an equipment mandate, the bill specifies fuel and has a complicated waiver process for
• I'll start with 1196 first, just to go in order, but this is really about due process.
• Due process is the bedrock of our Constitution, and the Central Registry has got to be the only system

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• We're seeing families process.
• that complaint process.
• to set up that through the rules process to set up that complaint<03:54:03.760> process.
• Thank you, Madam complaint process.
• Don't you think there should be some process, especially a statewide process, so all children and all

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And Senator Wiklund, you know, process.
• administrative fee for processing that. administrative fee for processing that.
• <01:12:28.760> in residence settings are processed in residence settings are processed in
• It can slow down time-consuming process.
• process issues here. process issues here.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then if it's a legal process in Montana to do that, I'm not saying it's not tax evasion.
• So the enforcement is through the Missouri Department of Revenue, through an assessment process.
• I think it's part of the process. I think it's part of the deterrence. Representative Ely.
• I think it's part of the process. I think it's part of the deterrence.
• ..of the way the process works, you know, and the file.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Again, that whole process, it's $4.2 million. Thank you.
• The contingency language was added by LFC through that process.
• Chair, part of the growth process involves a review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the pilot.
• Those are really unique opportunities that we hope we can work through in this process.
• Somebody to have authority to make this process so simple to follow, right?

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, this was a very intentional process to bring it here.
• So, this was a very intentional process So, this was a very intentional process to<01:06:16.400>
• Um and then in throughout the process.
• <01:28:20.800> and modality called cognitive processing and modality called cognitive processing
• is a very quick and seamless process. is a very quick and seamless process.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• evaluate how this process is working. evaluate how this process is working.
• It is used for the process in place.
• in that manner prior. process.
• involved in the civil forfeite process. involved in the civil forfeite process.
• some need to to act with expedition. some need to to act with expedition. >> Yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, Madam Secretary, that is in process, getting those funds separated out? Mr.
• What we do is process payroll. ...advocate. I do not direct the child advocate.
• What we do is process payroll. We will help them with HR.
• I'm not 100% sure of that process, but that's my understanding.
• But, as you mentioned, this is another step in the process.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.

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• Uh they simply want that public process.
• c> to<05:02:45.120> fight process process, allowing them to fight process process, allowing
• in BLM's existing processes. in BLM's existing processes.
• , agencies in the RMP development process, agencies in the RMP development process, working<05:33
• <05:58:20.958> for Act outlines the proper process for Act outlines the proper process for

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <01:14:16.400> of we are also in in the process of we are also in in the process of entering
• review denials um and appeals processes review denials um and appeals processes for<01:14:38.480
• We had claim processing rules medical.
• <04:36:29.520> mental enacted reforms to expedite mental enacted reforms to expedite mental
• ><05:14:53.520> last transparent through the process last transparent through the process last

Keywords: 1189, house, all