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• With the Rural Health Transformation Program, as folks are aware, this was authorized.
• The Rural Health Transformation Program, as folks are aware, was authorized by what CMS calls the Working
• What we have loaded in there to date, just so you're aware if you want to go out and take a look, is
• And I think everyone is well aware that, you know, there'll be confidential documents.
• Please, let's just go through that kind of process to take care of inquiries so that we're all aware

Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee met with a quorum and approved the April 22 minutes. The main presentation came from Kate Sapra of CMS, who outlined the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion, five-year cooperative agreement for all 50 states. She emphasized CMS oversight, annual rescoring based first on implementation progress and later on outcomes, strict deadlines for obligating and spending funds, and the possibility of clawbacks if funds are not used on time or for approved purposes. She also described CMS’s Idaho site visit and the broader federal-state collaboration, including reporting requirements and technical assistance. Director Juliet Sharon of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare then reviewed the state’s first round of planned sub-awards and solicitations. She explained the distinction between full RFPs, cooperative agreements, and smaller sub-grants, and said the first year will focus on building program structure, hiring support staff, data analysis, third-party administration, needs assessments, and initial service and infrastructure investments such as EMS, maternal and child health, behavioral health, chronic disease prevention, transportation, and technology. Committee members asked for more detail on KPIs, scoring metrics, and access to the actual RFP documents, and Sharon said those materials could be shared through SharePoint with confidentiality protections. Members also raised questions about reimbursement versus upfront funding, especially for tribes and other rural providers that may not have capital to start projects. CMS said upfront funding is allowable if consistent with state procurement rules and that RHTP funds cannot supplant existing funds or pay for projects already underway without a strong new-project rationale. Questions were also raised about multi-year construction or renovation projects, minor renovation definitions, and whether funds could be shifted between categories; CMS said budget revisions are possible but time-consuming, and year one changes would be difficult. The committee agreed to submit feedback on the first batch of opportunities by May 29 and scheduled the next meeting for July 15.

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• And so today is about awareness, but it's more than awareness; it's also about remembrance because behind
• And that's what this day is about; it's about awareness, yes.
• out this legislative session, Lord willing very soon, we recognize that this is not the end of our awareness
• Without these dedicated volunteers, many veterans and their families would never become aware of the
• Payi illerii and members, just so you're aware, the title of the bill has been updated in the amendment

Bills: HCR1030 , HB1370 , SB893 , SB2 , SB1589

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• But then part of what we do, we are aware of those, and so then we do outreach—that customer service
• part of what we do we do we're do the incorporation by reference but then part of what we do we're aware
• We became aware of some challenges with this that were going to cost some systems financial hardship.
• That is a very good question, because in particular, for those of you who are aware that we also had
• That is a very good question, because in particular, for those of you who are aware that we also had

Committee: House Environment, Energy and Technology

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• I'm not aware of that requirement.
• I'm not aware of any requirement. Thank you. Senator Davis, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• I'm not aware of anything like that. Senator Martin, you are recognized.
• I'm not aware of that, sir. All right, thanks. Any further questions?
• I'm not aware of anything like that. Senator Martin, you're recognized.

Summary: The Committee on Transportation received a presentation from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on Florida’s camera-based traffic enforcement programs: red light cameras, school bus stop-arm cameras, and school zone speed cameras. The department explained how the programs work, including human review of recorded violations, issuance of civil notices to vehicle owners, and escalation to uniform traffic citations if unpaid or uncontested. Officials also outlined the fee structure and reported preliminary data showing 42 red light camera jurisdictions, 496 red light cameras, and more than 923,000 notices of violation in fiscal year 2024-2025, along with growth in school zone and school bus programs. Senators asked about camera placement, signage, review procedures, and whether reviewers or vendors receive revenue from citations; several questions were left for follow-up because the witness did not have all statutory or operational details. The committee then heard an update from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue on the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, funded by a $4 billion general revenue investment leveraged into a $7 billion program for 20 major projects. He said the initiative is advancing high-priority congestion relief projects across the state, with 80% of the plan expected to be underway by the end of 2026 and the remaining projects in 2027. Perdue highlighted new delivery methods such as modified phased design-build, voluntary acceleration, and structured acceleration, along with workforce and supply-chain efforts, including regional hiring events and aggregate planning. He cited projects such as I-4 congestion relief lanes, Golden Glades, I-95 at US-1, I-75 auxiliary lanes, and I-275 improvements as examples of the program’s progress. Members questioned FDOT about traffic management during construction, subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, public transit planning, contractor safety and fatalities, bridge strikes, logistics access near ports and airports, aggregate supply, local government coordination, and federal funding uncertainty. Perdue said FDOT continuously reevaluates traffic control plans, works with local governments and industry partners, uses small business participation targets, and requires contractors to be in good standing with OSHA and to implement corrective action plans after incidents. He also said Florida’s transportation revenues are flat, the state remains largely state-funded, and additional resources are the main need for future transportation delivery. The committee adjourned after the chair requested FDOT staff provide senators with district-specific project information.

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• The current government of Mexico, the leadership, including the president, is aware and complicit in.
• Senator, I'm not aware of, in reference to the Columbia incident, I'm not aware of any documents that
• I don't think I wasn't aware until you and I talked of the scale of this issue.
• I bet most members of the public aren't aware. Educate us this morning.
• I'm lightly aware of that, uh, based on social media, or, I'm sorry, media reports.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention

Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.

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• I have been aware of Officer Barry for some time due to his now-dismissed indictment for being among
• and make our students aware of this.
• We need to ensure that our students are aware of their surroundings and provide proper lighting.
• For those who may not be aware, the entire Juvenile Justice Board was, as we said, switched.
• There may be some folks who are not aware of the actual footprint that the Space Commission has.

Committee: Senate Nominations

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• But to your question directly, the intent was what is a reasonable amount of time for voters to be aware
• But to your question directly, the intent was what is a reasonable amount of time for voters to be aware
• It's just something I want to bring awareness to. I think I said that correctly, Rabbi.
• </c><00:14:52.399><c> to</c><00:14:52.759><c> I</c> something I want to bring awareness to I something
• I want to bring awareness to I think<00:14:53.120><c> I</c><00:14:53.279><c> said</c><00:14:53.519><

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up two bills. Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, proposed a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power during the final 60 days before a gubernatorial election and through the transition period, with the stated goal of giving voters more time to learn about executive clemency decisions. McDaniel said the measure was intended to increase accountability and noted it would need approval by both chambers and then placement on the 2026 ballot. Senator Haron raised concerns about whether the proposal could chill pardons and asked about the timing; McDaniel responded that 60 days was chosen because of early voting and the need for public notice. The committee adopted a substitute and then passed the bill with a favorable expression; several members voted aye, Senator Haron passed, and Senator Adams later asked to be recorded as voting aye before adjournment. The committee then considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Elkins, which would amend Kentucky law on indigent burials to allow cremation as an option instead of requiring burial, and would require consultation with the county coroner before a decision is made. Elkins described it as a local control measure and said he was working with Rabbi Litman on a possible accommodation for Jewish indigent decedents, since the Jewish community strongly prefers burial and has offered to assume costs in those cases. Questions focused on how long officials must make a bona fide effort to notify a spouse or next of kin and whether the bill would affect current practices; Elkins said it would not change existing policy on that point and suggested a possible floor amendment for additional issues. Rabbi Litman testified in support, explaining the religious importance of burial and the community’s concern about cremation. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed with a favorable expression, though Senator Herron and Senator Tichenor expressed reservations and voted no or passed, citing constituent concerns and the possibility that family members may later seek a burial place to visit.

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• But will there be outreach and education to be sure the public is aware that maybe a 800 number they
• But will there be outreach and education to be sure the public is aware that maybe a 800 number they
• I'm not aware of that.
• I'm not aware of that.
• I'm not aware Gentleman from Jessamine. I'm not aware of<00:59:32.960><c> that.

Summary: The House convened with 98 members present, declared a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received Senate concurrence requests on Senate Bills 263, 281, and 324. The chamber then moved through second readings and committee reports on a range of measures, including education, agriculture, banking and insurance, judiciary, licensing, and task force resolutions. Among the reported bills were measures on KEES scholarships for non-certified schools, a residential safe room rebate program, dual credit scholarships, impeding a first responder, motor vehicles, tallow-based cosmetic products, animal health emergencies, mortgage loan income limits, deferred deposit fees, child protection, Attorney General operations, corrections operations, school leadership, school transportation, advanced mathematics coursework, and task forces on charitable gaming and early childhood education governance. The House passed House Bill 642, a Teachers' Retirement System housekeeping bill, after adopting House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said the bill updates survivor benefit documentation, raises the daily earnings limit for retired members returning to work from $170 to $200, removes an unused early-return provision, reinstates a pension waiver program, clarifies benefit tier calculations using an earlier participation date in another state system, and allows a parent member to manage payments for a disabled child without a court order. Members asked about substitute teaching limits, retirement penalties, budget impact, and a removed provision involving index funds; the sponsor said he would follow up on the day limits and stated he did not believe the bill would add to unfunded liability. The bill passed 96-0. The House also passed House Bill 780 on recording commissioner’s deeds, after adopting a floor amendment that removed fines and penalties. The bill allows a city to petition circuit court if a deed is not recorded within 30 business days, and the court may compel filing and award costs and attorney’s fees. Members discussed whether the bill effectively created a lawsuit-based enforcement mechanism rather than a fine, and supporters said it would help local governments identify responsible property owners and address code enforcement and public safety issues. The bill passed 96-0. House Bill 541, concerning peace officers, also passed after a committee substitute; the sponsor said it cleans up Kentucky Law Enforcement Council procedures, strengthens certification standards, clarifies revocation language, and reflects input from law enforcement groups. It passed 95-0. House Bill 195, the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, passed after a committee substitute and floor amendment. The substitute added Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension alongside UK Cooperative Extension, and the floor amendment changed the pilot’s implementation date to January 1, 2027 and adjusted the program’s term timing. Supporters said the bill would expand urban agriculture education, connect youth to food systems and career pathways, and help students in urban counties learn practical agricultural skills; it passed 97-0. The House then took up House Bill 794 on financial exploitation, which expands protections to all adults age 65 and older, adds felony penalties for knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly exploiting those adults, allows the attorney general to seek extradition from another state, and requires investment advisers to complete three hours of continuing education on financial exploitation. Members cited real-world scam experiences and urged stronger penalties, but the bill passed 96-0.

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• There would not be any additional trainings that I'm aware of.
• There would not be any additional trainings that I'm aware of.
• There would not be any additional trainings that I'm aware of.
• Are you aware of of the counties where this bill would apply.
• Senator Martin: I'm not aware of it. Senator Martin: I'm not aware of a formal education plan.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and heard several member introductions and recognitions. The Rules Chair moved CS/CS/SB 622 to the end of the special order calendar, which was adopted without objection. SB 80 on state land management was temporarily postponed, as were later bills SB 716 and CS/CS/CS/SB 1348. The chamber then took up a series of bills, often substituting House companions and adopting amendments before final passage. Measures approved included a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan (HB 295, 38-0), mitigation banking and land development changes with a phosphate mining lands amendment (CS/CS/SB 492, 35-3), aggravated animal cruelty with a searchable FDLE database and sentencing multiplier (HB 255, 37-0), the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism and related training/funding (HB 711, 37-0), newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (CS/CS/HB 1089, 36-0), and revisions to the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to expand eligible mitigation projects and adjust approval thresholds (CS/CS/HB 393, 37-0). The Senate also passed workforce education legislation allowing charter schools access to grant funding and expanding money-back guarantees (HB 1145, 37-0), a statewide study on automation and workforce impact (HB 827, 35-0), parole guideline revisions (HB 181, 37-0), court-appointed psychologist procedures in family law cases (HB 901, 37-0), sexual cyber harassment protections covering digitally forged intimate images (HB 1451, 37-0), a home health aide program for medically fragile children with training and reimbursement provisions (CS/CS/SB 1156, 37-0), substance abuse and mental health care changes including 988 oversight and involuntary examination procedures (HB 1091, 37-0), a feasibility study for a statewide pond data database (HB 1359, 37-0), and Department of Law Enforcement housekeeping changes and retired police dog reimbursements (HB 1053, 37-0). The most extensive debate centered on the charter schools bill (HB 443), which expanded charter autonomy, reporting parity, enrollment flexibility, and governance rules; after a delete-all amendment and a friendly amendment, it was placed on the third-reading calendar rather than immediately voted on. Several bills were briefly discussed with concerns about transparency, accountability, funding, and constitutional issues, but all bills brought to a vote during this segment passed.

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• Um, uh, yes, I was aware of that. I think yes.
• I am aware that that is being worked on.
• </c><00:50:32.800><c> I</c> am aware that that is being worked on.
• I am aware that that is being worked on.
• So we just wanted to make everybody aware of that. Additional questions.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• Are we aware of that?
• activities wherever it does it takes place is there a role for Virginia on an ongoing basis are we aware
• the National Guard Bureau watch, and our 54 states and territories adjutant generals, to keep and be aware
• are each unique and discrete, and I'll be glad to provide those to the Chair for the committee's awareness
• But is it correct that the multiple instances of his criminal record that we are aware of, that include

Committee: House Public Safety

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• I am aware of the executive order, but at present, under federal law, marijuana is still a Schedule One
• And being that it was expedited and it's in the works, were you also aware that the previous administration
• Were you aware of that? Thank you for the question, Madam President.
• I was not aware that the previous administration was seeking to do that, Senator Goodwin.
• Therefore, I believe the occupant would be very well aware of the situation.

Bills: HJR1032 , SB1314 , SB1257 , SB1326 , SB1365 , SB1932 , SB169 , SB1991 , SB1992 , SB1204 , SB1339 , SB182 , SB1847 , SB1360 , SB1346

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• The office aware that this had happened.
• made aware of these findings years ago under the previous audit.
• made aware of these findings years ago under the previous audit.
• made aware of these findings years ago under the previous audit.
• made aware of these findings years ago under the previous audit.

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• We're happy to support a March for Water Month and to serve as a platform for communities to raise awareness
• communities serve as a platform to for communities to<00:05:15.120><c> raise</c><00:05:15.360><c> awareness
• </c><00:05:15.840><c> about</c><00:05:16.040><c> water</c> to raise awareness about water to raise awareness

Bills: SCR94 , SCR22 , SCR99 , SCR165

Committee: House Culture & Arts

Summary: The Culture and the Arts Committee met on April 17 and heard several Senate concurrent resolutions. SCR 94 would endorse Waikiki as a world surfing reserve; testimony in support came from the University of Hawaiʻi and the Waikiki Beach Improvement District Association. SCR 22 recognized the fifth anniversary of the restoration of Iolani Palace and its spiritual, political, and cultural importance, with no testimony offered. SCR 99 SD1 proposed convening a working group to establish a state-recognized nonprofit to support arts and culture engagement; DBEDT’s Creative Industries director supported the measure, and additional support was noted from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, several individuals, and the Hawaii Film Festival and Hawaii International Film Festival. SCR 165 SD1 designated March as March for Water Month, with support from the Board of Water Supply and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. After a brief recess, the committee voted to pass all four measures as is. SCR 94 passed with the chair, vice chair, and members voting aye, with Representative Garrett excused. SCR 22 SD1, SCR 99 SD1, and SCR 165 SD1 were also adopted without reservations, with Representative Garrett excused on those votes as well. The committee then adjourned, with the chair noting it was likely the final hearing of the session.

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• Its mission is to spread awareness and encourage participation in volunteer and service opportunities
• Its mission is to spread awareness and encourage participation in volunteer and service opportunities
• And for those of you who may not be aware, DHEWD's mission is every Missourian empowered with the skills
• And for those of you who may not be aware, Dudes' mission is every Missourian empowered with the skills

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development met in executive session and first approved House Bill 2896 by a vote of 11 ayes, 1 no, and 1 present. The bill was described as giving the governor and staff more flexibility in appointing qualified members to university boards of governors. The committee then heard House Bill 3279, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, which would move the Community Service Commission from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Shields said the move would better align the commission’s AmeriCorps and volunteer-service work with education, workforce training, financial aid, apprenticeships, and job-placement resources already housed in DHEWD. Rep. Mansur, Rep. Hein, and Rep. Wilson voiced support, emphasizing the program’s value in building workforce pipelines and community ties, while DHEWD witness Leah Strid also testified in favor and said the change would help connect participants to education and employment opportunities. Members asked about the commission’s budget, funding, and staffing; witnesses said the program is primarily federally funded, with seven FTEs, and that they would follow up with additional details. No opposition testimony was offered. The chair indicated the committee would try to executive the bill later, but due to notice issues, House Bill 3279 was not voted on at this meeting and the committee adjourned.

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• >> I'M NOT AWARE OF ANYTHING TO DO.
• ONLY THE ONES YOU ARE AWARE OF. OBVIOUSLY I'M NOT ASKING ABOUT ANYTHING YOU AREN'T AWARE OF.
• BILL PROVES ITSELF AND WE ARE IN SUPPORT AND WE CAN SCALE THIS MODEL TO BRING DIGNITY ACCESS AND AWARENESS

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• bill substitute for Senate Bill 578, a bill to be entitled an act relating to Alzheimer's disease awareness
• In the state, the bill creates a statewide public health awareness campaign funded by the Department
• The awareness campaign communicates the advantages of early detection, diagnosis, reporting issues with
• A bill to be entitled an act relating to the Alzheimer's disease awareness initiative. >> President:

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• </c> incidents that you're aware? incidents that you're aware?
• I don't know if you're aware of it.
• We should all be aware of that.
• Despite widespread awareness of happen.
• So we work with all awareness committee.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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• This was posted also on the committee website, and all testifiers have been made aware of this in advance
• </c> and all testifiers have been made aware and all testifiers have been made aware of<00:00:58.879>
• That in some ways may have led to awareness.
• So that sort of increased usage during the pandemic has made them more aware of the program.
• that means that people are now awareness that means that people are now more<00:18:29.960><c> aware<

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

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• Are you aware of the nine-month deadline mirrors the IRS deadline?
• And I'm not aware of the IRS nine-month deadlines.
• Are you aware of that?
• I know you're aware of what an I-10 number is.
• Are you aware of this happening anyplace?

Bills: SB1687 , HB1687 , HB4431 , HB2894 , HB2979 , HB3262 , HB3298 , HB3369 , HB3431 , HB3462 , SB1226 , SB1876 , SB1916 , SB1920 , HB3467 , HB3498 , HB3500 , HB3521 , HB3581 , HB3650 , HB3673 , HB3764 , HB3767 , HB3781 , HB3800 , HB3831 , HB3834 , HB3941 , HB2749 , HB3970 , HB3972 , HB3979 , HB3980 , HB3981 , HB3996 , HB4095 , HB4104 , HB4191 , HB4248 , HB4298 , HB4338 , HB4427 , HB4428 , HJR1023 , HB3660 , HB3718 , HB4326 , HB3443 , HB3880 , HB3649 , HB3000 , SB1651 , SB504 , SB372 , SB1326 , SB1633 , SB248 , SB1242 , SB1238 , SB423 , SB1989 , SB1286 , SB904 , SB1213 , SB1216 , SB1827 , SB65 , SB1390 , SB259 , SB1944 , SB540 , SB2139 , SB346 , SB1595 , SB1400 , SB1555 , SB1209 , SB2110 , SB1670 , SB1061 , SB2104 , HR1057 , SB1946 , SB1734 , SB1316 , SB1360 , SB1557 , SB1684 , SB2049 , SB1410 , SB2011 , SB1437 , SB1204 , SB1732 , SB1775 , SB2084 , SB1380 , SB1572 , SB1772 , SB1224 , SB710 , SB1338 , SB1266 , SB1303 , SB1307 , SB1562 , SB1794 , SB1191 , SB1983 , SB1832 , SB1448 , SB1534 , SB1593 , SB1597 , SB1630 , SB1489 , SB1726 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1877 , SB1451 , SB1553 , SB1632 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1502 , SB2180 , SB1725 , SB2182 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB4434 , HB4324 , HB4342 , HB2137 , HB4432 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53