Video & Transcript Research : 'age waiver'
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 3rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- I had to kind of check in with someone on retirement age and how we got to this place.
- And I think it was that the required retirement age for, was it state police, was 50.
- And in the push to raise that age, municipal departments became part of the conversation.
- And in the push to raise that age, municipal departments became part of the conversation.
- And in the push to raise that age, municipal departments became part of the conversation.
Keywords:
retirement benefits, police officer, surviving spouse, pension, public service, police chief, deputy police chief, civil service exemption, local governance, Medford, H5384, Craig Riley, Haverhill, firefighter, fire department, civil service, civil service examination, maximum age requirement, age waiver, age exemption
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Apr 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- So we've included an additional age cap and mirrored language around having health exams and things.
Keywords:
retirement benefits, teachers' retirement system, creditable service, public education, emergency law, sick leave bank, leave donation, personal days, vacation days, extended illness leave bank, public employee, county sheriff, Worcester County Sheriff's Office, personnel bill, employee leave, disability leave, illness leave, compassionate leave, Massachusetts public service, police recruitment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, House File 413 is a bill that would allow a resident age 65 or older to fish without a license
- Under current law, a resident age 90 or older may fish without a license.
- When our parents and grandparents became the age of 65, they received a free fishing license from the
- 90 or older fish law a resident age 90 or older fish without<00:03:30.519><c> a</c><00:03:30.920><c>
- of 90 at which time it is until the age of 90 at which time it is very<00:04:48.840><c> difficult</c
Keywords:
human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Mar 11th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- It will raise the age to 70 so they can continue to do details, which really helps out the town.
- service toward my credible service for retirement so that I can retire with retirement plus at the age
- I'm hopeful that I can make it through to age 55, though at this time I'm not 100% positive.
- We already did hear House Bill 3900, an act authorizing the raising of the maximum retirement age of
- The next is House Bill 5034, an act relative to waiving the maximum age or time requirement for police
Keywords:
retirement, teachers, service credit, superannuation, Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System, Petersham, police employment, age requirement, public service, retirement benefits, retirement age, special police officers, Kingston, public safety, law enforcement, pre-employment examinations, disability retirement, record maintenance, Peabody, local government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2092 allows a person to waive participation in the Arizona State Retirement System after age
Keywords:
individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, education savings
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- > lapse</c><00:15:33.400><c> would</c> Allowing the waiver to lapse would Allowing the waiver to lapse
- And the waiver health care system.
- </c> This bill is not about age verification. This bill is not about age verification.
- The age uh this is not age verification. This is age estimation and verification.
- The um the age uh this is not age The um the age uh this is not age verification.<01:07:14.800><c> This
Keywords:
trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- If you are age 65 or older and you have never been an ASRS member before, you have a one-time opportunity
- If you are age 65 or older, and you have never been an ASRS member before, you have a one-time opportunity
- Again, a simple bill, if you are age 65 or older, you have never been an ASRS member before.
Keywords:
retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We stand now on the precipice of profound and unknown changes in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Even in the Middle Ages, universities educated students whom people wanted to hire.
- And even in the Middle Ages, teachers and students moved elsewhere when governments threatened their
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That is indoctrination from a young age. And I think that's what we're seeing now as well.
- We stand now on the precipice of profound and unknown changes in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Even in the Middle Ages, universities educated students whom people wanted to hire.
- Even in the Middle Ages, teachers and students moved elsewhere when governments threatened their rights
Bills:
SB 37
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The rules are based on child-oriented education, experience, and age.
- three and 90% by age five.
- three and 90% by age five.
- three and 90% by age five.
- age um but I um I'm trying to understand age um but I um I'm trying to understand what<00:59:18.559><
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
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Wouldn't you want to put in there that a person under the age of 21 years may enter unaccompanied by
- The operator shall not allow any person under the age of 21 years to play at a skill-based amusement
- There wasn't age-restricted marking.
- There wasn't age restricted there.
- There wasn't age restricted markings.<01:32:53.199><c> As</c><01:32:53.360><c> a</c><01:32:53.520><c>
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill allows consumer lender licensees to collect finance charges on guaranteed asset protection waivers
- fertility preservation services without requiring preauthorization to an insured who is within reproductive age
- The bill would lock in agricultural, or ag, status for four years once granted, even if the property's
- This bill provides a targeted reprieve to ag property owners who successfully navigate the appeals process
- This cabin includes new-age, versatile furnishing, a circadian-based cabin lighting system, and revolutionary
Keywords:
breast cancer, screening services, health insurance, cost sharing, preventive care, storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I would also like to note that the bill has been endorsed by the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging
- </c><00:08:39.520><c> Thank</c><00:08:39.680><c> you</c> Leadership Council on Aging.
- Thank you Leadership Council on Aging.
- IHS is one of the services available to people on a disability waiver who are living in their own home
- They'll probably look at county case waiver management procedures, budget setting, etc.
Keywords:
home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- No one will have to show an ID because your age is... ...have to show an ID because your age is already
- This is their age.
- supervised... ...age-appropriate supervised experiences.
- Let's age-verify the device.
- They know your age; your age is in... side. They know your age; your age is in your phone today.
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- > criminal</c><01:17:38.880><c> justice</c> If someone from the Criminal Justice Data Center or the AG
- physicians, and others are kind of subject to this situation we're in, and I defer to them and to the AG
- physicians, and others are kind of subject to this situation we're in, and I defer to them and to the AG
Keywords:
Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver
Summary:
The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues.
The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments.
HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:15:16.959><c> 25</c><00:15:17.639><c> to</c> ages 25 to ages 25 to 44<00:15:19.600><c> today</c><
- At almost 90 years of age, my auntie still lives on that same farm in Verndale, Minnesota.
- At almost 90 years of age, my auntie still lives on that same farm in Verndale, Minnesota.
- You know, it might work out for a waiver program.
- </c> Additionally the most recent CSM waivers Additionally the most recent CSM waivers Amendment<01:46
Keywords:
HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- That they use an age verification system that allows them to verify a person's age instead of just using
- </c><00:06:32.080><c> verification</c> require age verification require age verification >> under
- So, when it's ordered, you have to age<00:06:40.880><c> verify</c> age verify age verify >> when
- I mean, you can still do verify the age.
- </c> argument people offering age argument people offering age verification<00:11:24.720><c> to</c><00
Keywords:
entertainment district, alcohol consumption, local governance, city council, public spaces, home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, Cherokee County, off-road vehicle park, ORV park, ATV, all-terrain vehicle, dirt bike, off-highway vehicle, recreational vehicle, county permit, inspection
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, in Region 1, I've seen some estimates, depending on your age, may be as high as 200%.
- In fact, in Region 1, I've seen some estimates, depending on your age, may be as high as 200%.
- We agreed to get a waiver that will allow us to operate the program for five years, but the bill only
- We can only fund through two more years because that's all we have on the waiver.
- </c><00:56:42.440><c> be</c> so you're asking that the waiver be so you're asking that the waiver be
Bills:
HF837
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> age of five. age of five.
- I spent most of my childhood in and out of foster care starting at the age of 7.
- I aged out of foster care as a ward of the state in 2020.
- Cloud until I aged out at 18.
- Cloud until I aged out at 18.
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement