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• We believe this legislation offers a crucial opportunity to improve health care access to seniors in
• On the other hand, trying to drive to make access to care in larger cities would not work for us.
• Community members are having to travel great distances to access basic primary care given our shortage
• access to primary care, ultimately keeping New Mexicans healthy and reducing costs to society.
• And we fully support this measure to improve access to care in the Taos area. Thank you.

Bills: SB21, SB42, SB81, SB101, SB139

Keywords: SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation, senior health coverage, elderly, retiree, Medicare beneficiaries, preexisting conditions, underwriting restrictions, premium discrimination, New Mexico insurance law, superintendent of insurance, health care coverage, policy portability, healthcare

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• Senate Bill 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Repeal.
• The Health Care Delivery and Access Act was created through legislation during the 2024 session.
• Health Care Delivery and Access Act will be eliminated permanently in 2030, resulting in major financial
• I'm going to defer to the Secretary of the Health Care Authority. Mr.
• We have to protect people's access. to medicine as much as we can. So thank you. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: SB101, SB58, SB55

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government

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• Oftentimes, barriers to entry for new and beginning farmers are first, land access, and then second,
• Local small producers aren't able to access the funds.
• Sebold, or anyone, would you like to respond to that? No need to? Okay, wonderful.
• How many farms fit into that limited access, and is that going to be enough to sell four million or five
• They have to certify that none of the board members or staff with the authority to access grant funds

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• helpful to see who is accessing these loans.
• helpful to see who is accessing these loans.
• to see who is accessing these loans. to see who is accessing these loans.
• And so our local small producers aren't able to access the funds.
• local small producers aren't able to local small producers aren't able to access<00:04:43.280>

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• cat overpopulation statewide by expanding access to affordable spay and neuter services.
• To date, approximately $1 million has been awarded to 28 organizations across New Mexico, expanding access
• The Health Care Delivery and Access Act was created through legislation during the 2024 session.
• Hospitals are required to reinvest this funding in health care, workforce, and quality of care initiatives
• On behalf of the bill, thank you both to the sponsor and to the Health Care Authority, both the secretary

Bills: HB25, SB38, SB101, HB199

Keywords: juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration

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• The point was to cover Americans with insurance and to help people access care.
• The point was to cover Americans with insurance and to help people access care.
• We must protect people's access to preventative care and out of the emergency room.
• We must protect people's access to preventative care and out of the emergency room.
• <01:08:54.080> care<01:08:54.719> and people's access to preventative care and people's

Bills: HF3439, HF3763

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MNsure, MinnesotaCare, disability determination, expedited eligibility, state medical review team, compassionate allowance, rare disease, home and community-based services, long-term care, managed care, county-based purchasing, eligibility redetermination, periodic data matching, death master file, Social Security Administration, program integrity, income eligibility, asset test

Summary: The House Health Finance and Policy Committee met on March 4, 2026, approved the minutes from its February 25 and March 2 meetings, and then heard a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid eligibility changes in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1/OB3). The presentation focused on provisions affecting Medicaid expansion adults ages 19 to 64, including new work and community engagement requirements, changes to retroactive eligibility, quarterly death master file checks, address verification requirements, six-month redeterminations for expansion enrollees, and new limits on some lawful permanent residents and other immigrant groups. Castanza also discussed state implementation issues, including the need for new data-sharing systems, system modernization, outreach, and options for helping people transition to other coverage if they lose eligibility. She said the work and community engagement rules take effect January 1, 2027, with states given flexibility on look-back periods, consecutive versus nonconsecutive months, and optional hardship exemptions, and noted that CMS guidance is not expected until June 2026. She also described federal support for implementation, including $200 million in grants and a 90% federal match for eligibility system work, while warning that the fast timeline could lead to coverage losses, churn, and challenges for special populations such as caregivers, people with behavioral health conditions, incarcerated individuals, and rural residents. She further explained that an erroneous payment provision could expose states to federal recoupment later if eligibility errors increase. During member questions, Representative Beerman asked about the overall size of the Medicaid cuts and the cumulative national impact; Castanza said estimates vary by state and cited KFF analysis suggesting states could lose 4% to 19% of federal Medicaid revenue, with a newer RAND analysis recently released. Beerman also asked about the history and effectiveness of state work requirements, but that discussion was not completed in the excerpt. Representative Elkins noted the presentation was not initially posted on the committee website, and the chair said it had since been posted.

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• access to care and benefits for veterans and survivors, remove barriers to life-saving mental health
• This is a critical piece of legislation designed to enhance access to essential health care services
• not going to impact their care?
• The VFW supports the ACCESS Act, which would provide overall enhancements to the VA community care program
• We urge this. committee to fund community care improvements but also continue to improve the direct care

Bills: SB124, SB201, SB275, SB410, SB478, SB607, SB610, SB611, SB654, SB702, SB787, SB831, SB892

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• We support Senate Bill 101 to promote Stability, access, and affordability in our health care system
• They have to report; the hospitals are required to report back to the health care Authority.
• our premium growth and what options exist to improve affordability while protecting access to care.
• This is essential to trying to help our workforce and ultimately access for care for our patients.
• to get the care they need, particularly when they can't get to doctors, but when they can't get to other

Bills: SB101, SB21, HM52, HB132, SB14, SB20

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation

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• <00:02:29.840> to actively denying equal access to actively denying equal access to education
• Horman requesting federal offices to take care to avoid areas that are commonly associated with schools
• access to firearms is even a possibility.
• Uh, we also know that firearm access is linked to suicide.
• /c><00:42:29.839> a access to firearms is even a access to firearms is even a possibility.

Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401

Keywords: immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education

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• House Bill 3940 improves access to newborn health coverage and care by providing necessary information
• care system is what I'm trying to get after.
• program and some of them don't have access to that program because out of foster care, um, when they're
• have access to those.
• them access to mental health care support during critical developmental stages, all under the shield

Bills: HB 2646, HB 3941, HB 5153, HB 5155, HB 5394, HB 1106, HB 426, HB 4529, HB 3984, HB 4273, HB 1097, HB 3940, HB 1941, HB 4377, HB 3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• help them collect and obtain information related to any decision that has to be made.
• Let me ask the clerk, has anyone registered to testify? We have one registered not to testify.
• Nobody registered to testify. Okay, so no one has registered to testify.
• Is there anyone here that desires to testify?
• Is there any further business for the committee to address? If not, the chair moves to adjourn.

Bills: SB66

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, 1184, house, all

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• Today, I'm going to talk to you on some highlights of my farming experience and talk about access to
• that the barrier to entry and to access is so high?
• put the tools together to be able to get going, whether it's access to capital or to land or to farm
• those loan limits and improving access to credit.
• One of those barriers of course is access to credit.

Keywords: farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management

Summary: The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.

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• can improve access to family child care for military families.
• We know that that timely access to care is essential for preventing long-term complications.
• Now fortunately, he was able to access care and be fit. with a CRO. He tolerated it well.
• enroll as medical providers to increase health care access.
• Local health entities play a key role in increasing access to health. of care, preventing and controlling

Bills: HB2646, HB3941, HB5153, HB5155, HB5394, HB 1106, HB426, HB4529, HB3984, HB4273, HB 1097, HB3940, HB1941, HB4377, HB3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• the gap by ensuring that notification of being able to use mom's Medicaid ID for early care is provided
• House Bill 3940 improves access to newborn health coverage and care by providing necessary information
• care system is what I'm trying to achieve. to get after.
• Most of them don't have access to that program, because when they're out of foster care or in a placement
• have access to those programs as they would if they were in a foster home.

Bills: HB2646, HB3941, HB5153, HB5155, HB5394, HB 1106, HB426, HB4529, HB3984, HB4273, HB 1097, HB3940, HB1941, HB4377, HB3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• Well, you ought to know better than that. Good morning.
• that, that they would respond to legislation. ...include in this bill their response to that, that they
• So I think this might be ready to go.
• This bill is ready to go. Oh, thank you. I will be more confident. ...go. This bill is ready to go.
• Chairman, this really seems like a novel idea—something to form a group to study and then have it disbanded

Bills: HB1119

Keywords: child care, childcare, day care, daycare, early childhood education, child care licensing, provider licensing, child care regulations, administrative rules, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, licensing advisory committee, child care providers, group child care, preschool programs, child to provider ratios, square footage requirements, staff training, certification requirements, child care funding

Summary: The Workforce Development Committee reconvened to consider House Bill 1119 with amendment version 02005. Senator Hogan explained that the amendment removed a section requiring the Department of Human Services to respond to legislative management, in order to make the bill feel more like a program evaluation than an audit and to avoid placing an unreasonable burden on the executive branch. The amendment also clarified that the Child Care Advisory Committee would provide an update and that the committee would dissolve after the rewrite of licensing standards, making it a time-limited body. Committee members discussed the bill as a novel approach to forming a group to study an issue and then disbanding after reporting back. Senator Larson noted the concept was similar to broader performance-review ideas, and Senator Hogan said the Legislative Council program evaluation effort was parallel to, but separate from, other performance-review proposals. The committee then voted 4-0-1 to adopt the amendment. Afterward, the committee moved to give House Bill 1119, as amended, a do pass recommendation. That motion also passed on a roll call vote, and the committee adjourned.

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• to sepsis while physicians are waiting to be able to... to perform health care, waiting on laws.
• to care for folks across the state.
• The ability to ensure that there is access to continuing education and access to information and recruitment
• go to alternative care at the same time.
• CPS removed her from my care and forced her to undergo 30 rounds of radiation to her brain.

Bills: HB514, HB1652, HB2117, HB2298, HB3269, HB46, HB46

Keywords: maternal health, maternal care, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, doula, birth worker, midwife, obstetric care, women's health, rural health, health workforce, workforce development, trauma-informed care, public outreach campaign, health equity, minority health, underserved communities, Texas Department of State Health Services, HHSC

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• > child<00:15:05.279> care cause serious harm to the child care cause serious harm to the
• are children, and they are people, and they deserve equal access to inclusionary child care spaces,
• are children, and they are people, and they deserve equal access to inclusionary child care spaces,
• are children, and they are people, and they deserve equal access to inclusionary child care spaces,
• > to Records the child care center has to Records the child care center has to keep<01:03:16.680

Bills: HF1247, HF628

Keywords: child care, aides, supervision, child care centers, staffing regulations, childcare, day care, licensed child care center, early childhood education, child care licensing, director qualifications, staff ratios, group size, staff-to-child ratio, substitutes, volunteers, assistant teacher, teacher qualifications, infant care, toddler age

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• Took it to the Waimea Preserve to make sure we took care of it.
• Some of the slope mitigations that we had to take care of.
• Overall, if we leave it to private interests to take care of, I don't think it's going to get done because
• I mean, it was harder to access.
• I know the stream it's harder to access.

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• Please stand to be recognized and welcome to the Hawaii House of Representatives.
• Welcome to your House of Representatives. disagreed to the amendments proposed by disagreed to the amendments
• In the gallery, I'd like to Speaker. In the gallery, I'd like to introduce<00:12:59.600> Mr.
• Please stand to be California.
• to insert written comments. So ordered. to insert written comments. So ordered.

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

Bills: SB 397, SB 481, SB 596, SB 760, SB 855, SB 1195, SB 1196, SB 1233, SB 1257, SB 1318, SB 1368, SB 1388, SB 1398, SB 1524, SB 1558, SB 1589, SB 1677, SB 1792, SB 2034

Keywords: data privacy, consumer rights, technology, business regulation, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, nursing facilities, assisted living, resident safety, power outage, voting by mail, legal guardian, electoral process, foster care, medical consent, out-of-network, healthcare access, Medicaid, child protection, expungement