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• </c><00:24:45.200><c> government</c> Act and the federal government Act and the federal government doesn't
• </c> fund to protect in case the federal fund to protect in case the federal government<00:54:23.040>
• In anticipation of that, we would ask for a continued waiver on this because the federal government has
• because the federal government has been because the federal government has been um<00:55:49.960><c> very
• </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

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, 1183, house

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• It would require the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release
• House Bill 1518 would require the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish
• Um, this proposal would allow Hawaii to seek a federal waiver to provide SNAP benefits or allow inmates
• Um, this proposal would allow Hawaii to seek a federal waiver to provide SNAP benefits or allow inmates
• Um, this proposal would allow Hawaii to seek a federal waiver to provide SNAP benefits or allow inmates

Bills: HB2264, HB2336, HB2298, HB1518

Keywords: protective orders, military, law enforcement, judicial coordination, victim safety, community safety, federal military installations, disaster response, emergency services, state funding, transportation department, public safety, Hawaii, education, high school diploma, veterans, wartime practices, armed services, HB1518, Hawaii SNAP

Summary: The committee opened by announcing that it would hear testimony but would not take decisions on the day’s bills, with action deferred to a later decision-making agenda. The first measure, HB 2264, would require notification to military security forces when a protective order is issued involving a military-affiliated person. Support came from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii National Guard, and DBEDT’s Military Affairs office, all emphasizing better coordination and faster notice to help protect victims and support command oversight. Family Court Judge Jesse Hall supported the intent but asked for deferral, explaining that a prior fax-and-email notification system had broken down and that the military had not re-engaged with the court. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the bill but recommended narrowing it so it applies only when the respondent is actually marked as military-connected and delaying the effective date to January 1, 2027 to allow implementation. In questions, members discussed the current breakdown in communication, the number of military-marked TROs statewide, and whether the bill would be necessary if the old system were restored; the military witness said she would try to reestablish contact with the court. The committee then took up HB 2336, which would authorize the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense for services at federal military installations and charge an administrative fee. DOT and the Military Affairs office supported the measure, describing it as a way to speed projects, combine state and federal resources, and strengthen infrastructure that also supports disaster response and the economy. Members questioned why the bill was needed if similar arrangements had existed before, and whether Title 23 federal highway funds could be used; DOT responded that the bill would help expedite projects and supplement, not supplant, federal funding, while each project would still require review of the appropriate funding source. The committee also heard HB 2298, which would allow the Department of Education to award high school diplomas to qualified people whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii Office of Veterans Affairs, and DOE supported the bill, and DOE said implementation would have only a minimal printing cost. Finally, the committee heard HB 1518, which would require DHS, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to create a pre-release SNAP application process for inmates nearing release by January 1, 2028. DHS said it was already working on a pilot and stood on its testimony; the County of Hawaii, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the ACLU of Hawaii, and the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the measure, arguing it would improve reentry outcomes and would not cost the state additional money. No votes or final committee actions were taken on any of the bills during this meeting.

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• </c> changes also waiting for federal change. changes also waiting for federal change.
• </c><00:45:48.920><c> Centers</c> specifically with the federal Centers specifically with the federal
• </c> it in Minnesota drawing down federal it in Minnesota drawing down federal funding<00:53:24.480><
• </c> funding through the the federal portal. funding through the the federal portal.
• </c> federal government. federal government.

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

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

Bills: SCR74, SR68, SCR108, SCR76, SCR150, SR141, SCR69, SR64, SCR25, SR22

Keywords: no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, auditor, state and county agencies, government accountability, emergency declarations, easement, submerged lands, drainage, Kahala Hotel, Oahu, state land regulations, biomarker testing, health insurance, precision medicine, H.B. No. 1971

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• The federal Health Resources and Service Administration allowed states to use rebates from the AIDS drug
• You know, it might work out for a waiver program.
• Quite honestly, Representative, they cannot absorb these cuts, and a potential waiver, you know, when
• Quite honestly, Representative, they cannot absorb these cuts, and a potential waiver, you know, when
• </c> Additionally the most recent CSM waivers Additionally the most recent CSM waivers Amendment<01:46

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

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

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• </c> copyright establishes a strong federal copyright establishes a strong federal preeemption<00:36:
• Paul Federation of Educators. St. Paul Federation of Educators. Following Mr.
• </c><01:05:39.760><c> US</c> The federal code and the way the federal U.S.
• </c> competency grid is meeting those federal competency grid is meeting those federal requirements.
• Our on-site solar federal program.

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• this waiver be accepted, it would unlock some significant rural health care funding that the federal
• As amended, the bill directs the state to seek a federal waiver to permit SNAP purchases of prepared
• As amended, the bill directs the state to seek a federal waiver to permit SNAP purchases of prepared
• As amended, the bill directs the state to seek a federal waiver to permit SNAP purchases of prepared
• snap</c> to seek a federal waiver to permit snap to seek a federal waiver to permit snap purchases<00

Bills: HF3831, HF3603, HF1900, HF495, HF3750, HF4316, HF2136, HF4384

Keywords: SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order

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• of federal one-time grants.
• We get formula dollars from the federal government to implement those key federal laws that could be
• We get formula dollars from the federal government to implement those key federal laws that could be
• We get formula dollars from the federal government to implement those key federal laws that could be
• the federal those federal laws implement the federal those federal laws so<01:00:00.640><c> I</c><01

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

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

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• All right. this kind of waiver is one way that this kind of waiver is one way that help<00:25:05.160>
• It is writing the Department of Human Services to request federal government waivers or waiver extensions
• And first up, we have the Department of Human Services. the federal government waivers or waiver the
• federal government waivers or waiver extensions<00:28:54.600><c> from</c><00:28:54.720><c> the</c><00
• </c><00:30:04.480><c> um</c> have um been approved for a waiver um have um been approved for a waiver

Bills: HB1518, HB1699, HB1747, HB1705, HB1565, HB1801, HB1645, HB2115, HB2114

Keywords: HB1518, Hawaii SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food stamps, Department of Human Services, DHS, pre-release SNAP, pre-release application process, incarcerated individuals, prisoner reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, jail release, prison release, recidivism, food security, benefits eligibility, controlled substance felony, drug felony, drug conviction

Summary: The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar. Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:04:20.560><c> services</c><00:04:21.000><c> and</c> federal services and federal services and programs
• </c> those veterans not eligible for federal those veterans not eligible for federal benefits<00:04:38.080
• setting for disability waivers.
• And then the third provision in this area is related to waiver case management requirements.
• And then the third provision in this area is related to waiver case management requirements.

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• And this population receives a 90% federal match.
• We do receive a 90% federal match from the federal government for IT.
• law if the waiver is not granted.
• Hospitals' biggest payer in Arizona is federal. It's federally funded and comes from CMS.
• Hospitals biggest payer in Arizona is federal. It's federally funded comes from CMS.

Bills: HB2190, HB2202, HB2233, HB2251, HB2252, HB2396, HB2437, HB2689, HB2796

Keywords: physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC

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• It dealt with what this bill would recreate, which is creating a waiver for...
• The Texas Supreme Court in Lawton said... that the waiver of extent of injury process, which was a fact
• It was not a good bill then, and it's not a good bill now, not a good bill now because of that waiver
• I filed the case here in Austin in federal court because you get a little more time in federal court.
• Many federal workforce programs will allow for more streamlined access to funding and services.

Bills: HB875, HB1667, HB2369, HB3844, HB4415, HB4479, HB4483, HB4676, HB5118, HB5400, HB5545

Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees

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• power, alien, or corporation that is designated or considered a foreign adversary, and it cites the federal
• And what it does is it allows, in a case where the defendant waives the jury, it adopts the federal system
• Where the defendant waives the jury, it adopts the federal system where the prosecutor can consent to
• The right to trial by jury, in our view, is a fundamental constitutional right, and as such, the waiver
• As such, the waiver of that right, in our view, should be equally fundamental, and there shouldn't be

Bills: HB375, HB986, HB1098, SCR35, SB97, SB123, SB466

Keywords: liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement

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• </c><01:02:27.080><c> here</c> what is the current age of waiver here what is the current age of waiver
• /c><01:07:20.920><c> essential</c> federal government is reducing essential federal government is reducing
• </c><01:09:43.319><c> facilitated</c> available on the federally facilitated available on the federally
• </c> homelessness policy, because federal homelessness policy, because federal housing<01:18:38.200><
• up to the federal maximum.

Bills: SB709, SB2089, SB2090, SB2108, SB2211, SB2250, SB2325, SB2803, SB2866, SB3245

Keywords: mental health, crisis intervention, assisted community treatment, treatment orders, law enforcement training, public safety, court-ordered treatment, Medicaid, healthcare access, unlicensed professionals, supervised services, workforce development, mental health equity, child custody, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, juvenile justice, waiver of jurisdiction, transfer to adult court

Summary: The committee heard SB 709 SD2, which would require the Department of Health to respond to reports involving persons with severe mental illness, assess eligibility for assisted community treatment, and coordinate treatment when appropriate. Testimony from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health supported the measure, with DOH saying it generally supported the bill but had comments on one section it viewed as unnecessary. The Department of Law Enforcement later explained that the bill would shift certification and standards for crisis intervention officer training from DOH to DLE, while still involving DOH in the training process. Opposition came from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center and an individual testifier, both of whom argued the bill expands state authority over people with mental illness and could worsen forced treatment practices. The Disability Rights Center also raised procedural concerns, saying the bill was effectively moved from a prior administration measure that had not been heard this session, and questioned whether the bill’s changes to assisted community treatment, blood tests, urinalysis, and living arrangements went beyond current law. The individual testifier argued the bill would further entrench harmful psychiatric drugging and urged the committee to defer it. Committee members questioned the administration about the bill’s process, the role of the Attorney General in treatment-over-objection proceedings, and the practical effects of moving CIT certification to DLE. The Attorney General’s office said the bill was intended to fill a gap by allowing it to assist with treatment proceedings, while public defenders would continue to represent respondents and due process protections would remain in place. DLE and DOH said the change would better align certification with law enforcement training needs, improve speed in crisis response, and still keep DOH involved; members also discussed whether WAM counted as a hearing and whether the bill should more explicitly preserve DOH’s role. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> $750 a month built into that is federal $750 a month built into that is federal tax<00:52:32.160
• </c> premiums down by 20% through a federal premiums down by 20% through a federal partnership<00:56:
• </c><01:01:07.920><c> funding</c> especially with Federal funding especially with Federal funding uncertainties
• </c><01:19:47.800><c> government</c> designed fix if the federal government designed fix if the federal
• so if the federal if the federal<01:20:15.560><c> government</c><01:20:16.239><c> takes</c> federal

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

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• We had asked for the rotisserie chicken waiver. That's exactly what I'm saying.
• FNS has not made a decision on any of those waivers to date.
• I don't know if they'll ever approve that waiver for us, but it is still pending.
• I don't know if they'll ever approve that waiver for us, but it is still pending. Okay.
• And I would like to see what we as a state can do to engage the federal government on this.

Bills: HR174, HR194, HCR98, SB39, SB124, SB190, SB236, SB270, SB273, SB359, SB415, SB426, SB437, SB451

Keywords: fenbendazole, cancer treatment, public health, FDA, clinical trials, patient safety, visual acuity, student health, de-identified data, longitudinal analysis, education policy, SNAP, food stamps, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, grocery delivery, delivery fees, service charges, online grocery, food access, food insecurity

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• </c> federal act with this proposed bill. federal act with this proposed bill.
• </c><00:37:47.599><c> Um</c> federal regulations do propose. Um federal regulations do propose.
• </c> a federal FBI check. a federal FBI check.
• But the federal requirements.
• </c> be preempted by federal law. be preempted by federal law. &gt;&gt; Okay. &gt;&gt; Okay.

Bills: SB2275, SB2390, SB2540, SB3142, SB2414, SB2340, SB2848

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.

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• </c> uh state business taxes federally. uh state business taxes federally.
• </c> in the federal tax code. in the federal tax code.
• </c> maximize federal deductibility. maximize federal deductibility.
• It's federal conformity to the no tax on tips provisions of the federal law.
• </c> federal level. federal level.

Bills: HF3127, HF3524, HF3525, HF3754

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, overtime compensation, tax deduction, income tax, federal regulations, tax reform, tip income, federal tax deduction, Minnesota Statutes, individual income, employer contributions, Trump accounts, federal law, gross income exclusion, 1183

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• One asks the state of Minnesota to work with the federal government to procure another five-year waiver
• Included in that care package would be the ability to apply for a federal waiver again to continue to
• It is strictly the request from the state of Minnesota to the federal government for the 18052 waiver
• Minnesota continues the Premium Security Plan by requiring the state to secure the federal waiver necessary
• Without re-renewal of the federal waiver, the state risks creating avoidable uncertainty in the individual

Bills: HF4502, HF3388, HF4106, HF400, HF4138, HF4118, HF4203

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

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• This moves that House Bill 538 be reported federally to the full House with the recommendation that it
• One of the provisions within this piece of federal legislation provided guidelines on when university
• students in a pool. of 75,000 in a given freshman class. outside the state that are identified by the federal

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso