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• And here we break down our state into 8 regions, northwest north central northeast, east central west
• We got Mayo, one exit down the road. We've got HC.
• there at the winds.
• And we sat down with the CEOs and the chief nursing officers.
• I would like your suggestions and of could cut down the line.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But if we do draw down those additional funds, 15% of that has to be used, again, for pre-employment
• down to that few people.
• We can track down that missing payment, do some research... They can reach out to us.
• Just to highlight a few, down in the Lowcountry we work with Palmetto Training.
• But she went down and made an impact with Valley Forge.

Keywords: 977, all

Summary: The committee met to receive a detailed financial operations presentation from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, with staff walking members through funding sources, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management. Sabrina Walker explained VR’s blended funding structure, including federal grants, state appropriations, program income, and interagency contracts, and emphasized that state funds are essential to meeting the federal match and maintenance-of-effort requirements. Members asked repeatedly about transparency, audit controls, and the risk that state cuts could reduce federal drawdowns; staff responded that all reports reconcile back to the SCEIS accounting system, are subject to state audits and internal reviews, and that even modest state reductions could significantly reduce total available funding. The committee also discussed pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, with staff confirming services are offered through school districts, charters, and private schools, and that contracts are monitored for performance and compliance. The presentation then shifted to budgeting and internal controls. Walker described a zero-based departmental budgeting process, monthly monitoring reports, contingency reserves for unexpected expenses, and a formal annual cycle that culminates in board approval. Members asked about facilities tracking, culture, and how the agency maintains accountability; staff said facilities staff inspect buildings and equipment, supervisors justify line-item requests, and the process has become smoother over time as departments learned the system. Cynthia Johnson followed with an accounts receivable overview, describing invoicing, receipting, aging, customer verification, year-end reporting, and the use of cross-training, shared email inboxes, and spreadsheets as checks and balances. She also explained work training center billing, interdepartmental transfers, and the revolving fund used to issue consumer checks more quickly than standard vendor payments. Olivia Perez presented accounts payable operations, including invoice processing through SCEIS and OnBase, the three-way match, travel reimbursements, revolving fund checks, State Treasury Office interactions, and handling of reversals, rejections, and levy notices. She reported that AP processed 67,723 SCEIS payments, 13,670 case management system invoices, 3,379 travel reimbursements, and 15,693 revolving fund checks in fiscal year 2025, with only 70 payment rejections. The final portion of the meeting covered Grants and Funds Management, where Walker explained federal reporting, drawdowns, payroll allocation, asset tracking, lease and IT contract reviews, cost allocation, and closing packages. She noted upcoming system changes such as S/4HANA, Workiva, and SC Pro, but said the agency is receiving training and feedback opportunities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the presentation portion beyond approval of the prior minutes and a brief recess.

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• is a province with only 1% of the population that has 80 million people, and they are manufacturing wind

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We are seeing assets under management finally dropping down from the department, which is a concerning
• We are seeing assets under management finally dropping down from the department, which is a concerning
• We are seeing assets under management finally dropping down from the department, which is a concerning
• I have had a house fire, just about a complete loss by the time they got tearing everything down.
• And so I appreciate everything this committee has done, and we won't let you down.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Lieutenant Storm, come back down. We had Lieutenant Storm, come back down.
• So, we're on page three and moving down from lines 15 through 19.
• three and moving down three and moving down from<01:14:45.440> lines<01:14:46.080> 15<
• So I autistic he's uh down syndrome son.
• They may not receive it. don't wind up in our report management don't wind up in our report management

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The windows down. That's why I look so young. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Chair.
• Is that going to help with getting some of this movement down?
• Would you kind of show me how that breaks down? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• his time down in Taos.
• You literally bought it all the way down to the tiniest little paper clip in here. You own it.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So to break that down for each region, the average driver in Albuquerque loses almost $3,100 each year
• So I'll go down to 10.
• And then you go down to Table C, the revenue after enacting SB 2 is $157 million.
• So that's why I'm asking you: How can the percentages go down if we're getting the same money?
• The wind turbine blades is constant traffic, violation of curfews.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard TRIP’s annual New Mexico transportation report from Carolyn Boniface Kelly, which described deteriorating roads and bridges, congestion, safety concerns, and a large transportation funding gap. The report said more than half of major roads statewide are in poor or mediocre condition, over 170 bridges are rated poor, congestion costs drivers significant time and money, and traffic crashes and road conditions impose billions in annual costs. Members broadly agreed the report underscored the need for more stable transportation funding, with several noting the state’s recurring underinvestment and the safety risks to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2, a transportation bonding and revenue package. Senator Gonzales and Governor’s office and NMDOT representatives said the bill would authorize about $1.5 billion in additional bond debt for ready-to-go highway projects, while also increasing certain motor vehicle excise, registration, weight-distance, and EV-related fees to help support debt service and transportation funding. Supporters, including contractors, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, the Department of Finance and Administration, and transportation officials, argued the bill would improve safety, economic development, project delivery, and funding stability, and help preserve federal dollars. Opponents, including the Rio Grande Foundation and some committee members, objected to the tax and fee increases, argued the state should use existing surpluses or other funds instead, and raised concerns about impacts on families, businesses, and local governments. Committee members questioned how projects would be selected, how the new fees were calculated, how EV surcharges would work, and whether local government distributions would be affected. NMDOT said the projects would be reported to the legislature annually, selected using crash data, asset management, and project readiness, but bond approval would remain with the State Transportation Commission. After debate, Representative Romero moved do pass on SB 2 as amended, Representative Hochman-Vigil seconded, and the committee approved the bill 7-2, with Representatives Brown and Dow voting no and several members expressing reservations despite supporting the need for transportation investment.

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• DTSC robust enforcement authority to ensure these standards are met including the authority to shut down
• The prevailing winds carry toxic dust, metals, and particulate matter directly to where people live,
• It are the byproducts of taking things apart and breaking them down into other parts.
• And so, what we're trying to do now is to kind of get it down to the types of waters, to try our best
• Okay, folks, if you can keep it down, we're trying to do some votes. Papin? Aye. Papin, aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Parker residence, oftentimes there would be Allen jacket at the back door where he had ducks stuffed down
• Whenever I wanted to talk and give jokes, I would call down and say, hey, I need to talk about it, so
• 650 Can the members raising their hands come down front, please?
• didn't know what it was. is a bill to make sure the consumer knows the reason why it was turned down
• Isn't the goal of the bill just wanting to know if you're turned down?

Bills: HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB29, HB 125, HB145, HB171, HB255, HB50, HB363, HB 116, HB491, HB1495, HB368, HB 1285, HB1905, HB2002, HB917, HB2723, HB2067, HB 1238, HB745, HB 1188, HB1606, HB2003, HB2147, HB2355, HB2546, HB2495, HB2818, HB2249, HB3228, HB3240, HB1507, HB658, HB1748, HB1851, HB1922, HB2798, HB 107, HB1587, HB3684, HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB609, HB630, HB420, HB767, HB1708, HB1404, HB2457, HB140, HB227, HB913, HB2198, HB2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB1318, HB2358, HB2765, HB2735, HB3307, HB 1242, HB2842, HB333, HB201, HB694, HB2415, HB155, HB272, HB405, HB519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB1437, HB1532, HB1675, HB1868, HB1888, HB1990, HB2286, HB2523, HB3129, HB3251, HB3354, HB3479, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3887, HB4163, HB4238, HB 1240, HB1842, HB2029, HB2622, HB3255, HB654, HB4643, HB4945, HB3611, HB3724, HB3623, HB3810, HB4127, HCR78, HCR12, SB767

Keywords: HB 388, HB388, coordination of benefits, COB questionnaire, health benefit plan, health insurance, insurance commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance, uniform form, primary payer, secondary payer, multiple coverage, dual coverage, Medicaid, CHIP, managed care, HMO, small employer health plan, school district health coverage, self-funded plan

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• , these efforts give the Railroad Commission the opportunity to bring the orphaned well population down
• We're trying to skinny that down as well. I don't know if y'all saw that. It's pretty high.
• used to. used to take, you know, 8-16 wells per section to produce all of that and we've cut that down
• And then at the end, you wind up with an operator that's not financially capable.
• And just, you know, shutting down the industry, you know, it's more. financially advantageous to just

Bills: SB1150, SB763, SB1061, SB1146, SB1198, HB279, HB310

Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting

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• So even though hours are going down, you'll see money going up, so you have to look at that.
• You know, later down the road, it obviously helps with reentry and helps us send inmates out knowing
• So even though hours are going down, you'll see money going up, so you have to look at that.
• I've said it's already coming down.
• Because if you're taking, just say if a clerk winds up taking more, the...

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard an update from Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon on staffing, overtime, capital needs, and inmate population growth. Dixon said the prison population has risen by about 8,000 since January 2021 while staffing has not kept pace, forcing the agency to open 53 housing units without funded positions and rely heavily on overtime and National Guard support. He cited a $189 million deficit tied to salaries and overtime, noted that most staff have less than three years of experience, and argued the solution is to fully fund posts for operational housing units. He also reviewed the department’s fixed capital outlay projects, including repairs, new housing construction, and medical modular units intended to reduce outside hospital transports, and gave an update on the VINE victim notification system and its expansion. The committee then heard from Florida clerks of court representatives Jason Welty and Miami-Dade Clerk Juan Fernandez-Barquin, who described clerks’ court-related and county duties and said clerk budgets have not kept pace with the broader justice system. They requested reimbursements for injunctions for protection ($3.3 million), Baker Act/Marchman Act/sexually violent predator cases ($2.5 million), and juror management ($4.8 million), and said future funding for new judges should include the full courtroom system, not judges alone. Fernandez-Barquin also raised concerns about unfunded mandates, rising retirement and health costs, low court-side pay, and the need to revisit filing fees and trust fund allocations. Members asked about collections, payment plans, license suspensions, and whether some fees or trust fund distributions could be redirected; the governor’s budget had already picked up the $2.5 million request for Baker/Marchman/SVP cases. During public testimony, speakers urged broader criminal justice reforms and additional funding priorities. A prosecutor emphasized that adding judges requires funding for prosecutors, public defenders, and clerks as well. Other speakers called for parole or long-term sentencing reform to reduce prison populations and costs, criticized staffing and conditions in prisons, and raised concerns about inexperienced correctional officers, visitation delays, and lack of air conditioning in some facilities. The committee took no substantive votes on the items discussed and adjourned after hearing the presentations and public comments.

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• you're looking at moving for no reasons that have anything to do with the company, Wall Street gets wind
• 03:48.520> gets do with the company, Wall Street gets do with the company, Wall Street gets wind
• > the<00:03:49.360> company's<00:03:50.000> stock<00:03:50.520> tanks, wind
• of it, the company's stock tanks, wind of it, the company's stock tanks, we<00:03:51.440> don't
• Yep. >> Uh, could you hold on a moment while we track that amendment down?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I used to like beer and he brought me a case of beer that he walked down the street with.
• And George came down and he said, Harold. I thought you were really a boxer.
• to foster home, caseworker to caseworker, different social workers, their lives are turned upside down
• If you have any announcements, please bring them down front. Was this the adjournment motion?
• HB 4004 by money relating to eligibility of property for certain advalarium tax incentives if a wind-powered

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• Just wanted to nail that one down. Good.
• So all of the graphics have the first row is how it's broken down by rurality, but then the following
• up in the it, they may, you know, wind up in the ED<01:54:58.080> instead.
• of the state, ranging from Senator Rushford's part down to mine.
• Um whether you could part down to mine.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the draft minutes from its May 29 meeting and then received an informational update from the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about the state’s ASL interpreter pipeline. Representative Woods and Associate Commissioner Ann Landry explained that the American Sign Language program at UNH Manchester, the nation’s first fully accredited program, is facing viability concerns because high tuition has left only two of a potential 20 students committed so far. They warned that if enrollment does not recover, the program could face a teachout and eventually be lost, which they said would be detrimental because many state services and legal proceedings require qualified interpreters. Members discussed possible alternatives, including whether community colleges could help, and asked for follow-up research and contact information for UNH officials. The committee also heard that interpreter demand across DHHS continues to rise and that the department must ensure compliance with civil rights and service-access requirements. The committee then turned to Medicaid policy changes tied to Senate Bill 134 and a new federal interim final rule on Medicaid community engagement, or work, requirements. DHHS officials Olivia May and Ann Landry explained that the state law and federal rule align in many areas, but the committee still needed to decide how to implement several remaining policy choices. The department recommended adopting all four short-term hardship exceptions because the federal rule requires states to take them all or none: inpatient or institutional care, federally declared emergencies, high-unemployment areas, and extensive out-of-state travel for serious medical care. Members generally supported the exceptions but raised concerns about how they would be defined and applied, especially the emergency and medical-travel categories. Several legislators asked for more clarity on terms like “extensively” and “serious or complex medical care,” and DHHS said the federal rule does not rigidly define them, though the state could refine implementation through rulemaking if authorized. The department also said the emergency exception would apply only to federally declared emergencies, not state declarations, and would be tied to the emergency event itself. No final vote on the Medicaid policy was recorded in the portion provided, but the discussion indicated the committee was reviewing the remaining decisions needed to implement Senate Bill 134 under the new federal framework.

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• And then, I think what it really comes down to is the end-of-the-year test.
• You want to live a normal life, not with all this stuff weighing us down. Yeah, absolutely.
• So this comes down to the TEKS; they're set by the State Board of Education.
• In case I get long-winded, I want to start from a place of gratitude.
• Thank you so much for the invitation to come down and testify here today in Austin.

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• When you've selected the notice, scroll down to the very bottom.
• last question I'll ask right now is, given the catastrophic impact of these penalties, if this goes down
• Try to bring those caseloads down.
• So I'm concerned in regards to us further creating more lawsuits that are going to take us down that
• Could holding up county— Funds actually slow down the process of various applications moving through

Bills: HB5691, SB427, SB2623, SB2858

Keywords: municipal management district, bonds, assessments, property taxes, economic development, eminent domain, special district, SB 427, local government, political subdivision, state loan, state grant, financial reporting, annual financial statement, annual report, county report, municipal finance, water district, municipality, county auditor

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• As it's written right now, every residential property policy in the state is a hail-wind-storm policy
• The max number in the benchmark plan actually went down too.
• don't want to give the reason to the insurance companies that if you're going to slow our business down
• That have shown that we've been down this road before where other states have, that we can share with
• When you start down that road, you end up in no good destination.

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory

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• The real reason for this, I believe, is to tamp down criticism on one foreign nation-state.
• Wind up in trouble, depending on the inconsistent application of the definition by anyone listening.
• We should absolutely embolden schools to crack down on anti-Semitism, but we should be careful about
• All right, Sheila, while you're coming down, we're going to show you.
• What this does is it creates a circumstance in which people are chasing down broad sweeping ideals of

Bills: HB295, HB824, HB1579, HB1581, HB2189, HB295

Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma

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• They've shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
• Slow down the revolving door here.
• And the stock immediately went down and the American investors had to bear the losses.
• Already, consumer expectations are going down like... John Goodman on a seesaw.
• So that, you know, that one bet or one investment won't take the whole thing down.

Keywords: financial regulations, SEC, Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Transit Administration, nominees, Empowering Main Street in America Act, capital formation, economic growth

Summary: The committee meeting focused on several nominees within key financial institutions, including discussions surrounding the SEC, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Comptroller of the Currency. Notable dialogue included concerns over regulatory balance, with various members emphasizing a need to streamline regulations to foster innovation while ensuring accountability and safety for investors. The importance of the proposed 'Empowering Main Street in America Act' was highlighted as a means to facilitate access to capital for small businesses, underlining the current administration's approach towards financial regulations.

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• Are we willing to go down on our reserves?
• But the amount of money went up and down.
• See my chair's down there. I was doing so well. I did it once.
• I was writing things down here and none of them sounded right when I did it.
• And then we have cheeseburgers apparently waiting for us down here.