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• <00:07:37.360> So, out your home. So, out your home.
• Maybe solutions frustration is shared.
• Yeah, let know, personal use of a home?
• how can I afford to buy my first home? how can I afford to buy my first home?
• dreaming to buy their first home. dreaming to buy their first home.

Bills: HF3766, HF3972, HF3437, HF4118

Keywords: travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace

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• fairly straightforward bill to protect individuals that have went into the Airbnb business with their homes
• through a private insurance broker who is willing to cover this type of insurance. >> So, their private share

Bills: HF3298, SF3832, HF3528, HF3516, HF3972, HF4118

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration

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• This is a great resolution that you'll be able to go home and tell everybody that you got this done.
• would not be required to pay deductibles, co-payments, co-insurance, or other costs. by the cost-sharing
• I shared an example from TxDOT about how they leveraged AI to make processes like. way more efficient

Bills: HCR141, SB438, SB1495, SB1964, HB 1225

Keywords: HCR 141, House Concurrent Resolution, NASA, Houston, Space City, Johnson Space Center, Mission Control, Apollo 11, moon landing, aerospace, commercial space, space exploration, Texas Space Commission, space policy, federal resolution, memorial resolution, Congress, Washington D.C., headquarters relocation, space industry

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• That any outstanding home equity revolving loans must continue to comply with current law, and that a
• The amendment requires a consumer lender that modifies a home equity revolving loan after January 1st
• Arizona is home to me.
• Thank you for your courage and sharing your story with us. Emily Gillum, Gilliam. Gilliam.
• Thanks for sharing your story. Stuart Goodman, you're the only one on the deck here. Mr.

Bills: SB1165, SB1206, SB1212, SB1291, SB1347, SB1516, SB1554, SB1649, SB1689, SB1812

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

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee approved committee amendments and then heard a series of bills covering consumer lending, health insurance, chiropractic practice, breast cancer screening, insurance claim practices, digital assets, vaccination-based reimbursement, agricultural property inspections, and aviation tax exemptions. Testimony generally split between sponsors and industry or advocacy supporters emphasizing modernization, consumer access, or fairness, and opponents raising concerns about higher costs, tax breaks for wealthy interests, or unclear policy changes. Several bills drew detailed debate over whether they would help consumers or shift costs, and multiple witnesses described personal or industry experiences in support of the health-related measures. SB 1689, which would raise consumer loan thresholds and change interest-rate tiers, was amended but failed on a tied vote after Senator Epstein opposed it as shifting costs to smaller borrowers. SB 1347, requiring coverage for fertility preservation for cancer patients, was amended and passed 4-2 after testimony from the sponsor, a nonprofit representative, and two cancer survivors. SB 1165, eliminating cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams, was amended and passed 5-1. SB 1206, updating rules for public adjusters and contractors after loss events, was amended and passed 5-1. SB 1649, creating a digital assets strategic reserve fund, passed 4-2 despite criticism that it was unnecessary and pro-crypto. SB 1212, barring different reimbursement rates based on vaccination status, passed 4-2. SB 1291, limiting county assessors’ ability to reclassify or inspect agricultural property for four years after a successful appeal, was amended to allow inspections if taxable improvements are made and passed 5-1 over assessor opposition. SB 1516, expanding aviation-related tax exemptions to more aircraft maintenance and repair property, passed 4-1 after supporters framed it as economic development and opponents called it a tax break for private jets. SB 1554, updating chiropractic language from “x-ray” to “diagnostic imaging,” initially failed, was reconsidered after additional questioning, and then passed 3-2 after members said the change mainly codified current practice and reduced liability concerns.

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• And of course, all this is going to be Aggregated information will not be shared, but it will include
• That's what we do for our own children in our own homes.
• Senate Bill 1558 clarifies a definition of a child for specific purposes of licensing Level E group homes
• So, that would mean that if the judge deems that they need to stay in this Level E group home and receive

Bills: SB1558, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1426, SB633

Keywords: child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, SB1983, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention

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• homes without a yield for questions.
• But these are lower valued homes that usually they would be homes of people with less income, and it
• Then when You buy the property, you buy the home.
• Then, you want to build a home in there.
• , including thousands of Oklahomans, voluntarily share medical expenses based on shared ethical or religious

Bills: SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102

Keywords: education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles

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• By the time they were completely shut down, be shared for medical needs.
• Can't speak to the other sharing plans.
• It's sharing.
• I thought you represented Medi-Share.
• And so again, then you're submitting your monthly share in that.

Bills: S0266, S0394, S0540, S0632, S0642, S0832, S0834, S1028

Keywords: public adjuster, contract cancellation, state of emergency, vulnerable adults, disciplinary actions, financial regulation, information security, financial exploitation, licensing, transportation, insurance, TNC, ride-sharing, automobile liability, bail bond, insurance regulation, foreign insurers, financial disclosure, premium reporting, residential property insurance

Summary: The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum and took up several bills, beginning with SB 834 on insurance requirements for nonprofit religious organizations and health care sharing ministries. The bill repeals a recent restriction on licensed insurance agents marketing or selling faith-based health care sharing programs. Supporters argued the change restores free speech and consumer education while preserving existing fraud and disclosure protections; opponents said allowing agents and brokers could create consumer confusion and has been associated with bad actors. A title amendment was adopted, and after debate the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard and passed SB 642, which extends reporting and duty requirements to foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and SB 394, a technical bill updating reinsurance intermediary manager law to match current DFS practice. SB 266, which lets vulnerable adults rescind public adjuster contracts without penalty, was reported favorably after testimony from supporters in the insurance and elder law communities and a public adjuster who said the intent was good but the bill may need refinement. SB 832, a residential property insurance transparency bill requiring rate breakdown reports and a consumer resource center, also passed after discussion about consumer clarity and whether the required cost categories can be compiled as written. Later, the committee approved SB 540, which creates cybersecurity requirements for mortgage and money service businesses, closes a regulatory gap for certain investment advisers, adjusts OFR examination-payment deadlines, changes de novo charter requirements, allows virtual credit union meetings, and makes other financial regulation updates. Several amendments were adopted, including a substitute amendment removing fintech sandbox provisions. Finally, SB 1028 on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was reported favorably after debate over a commercial lines clearinghouse intended to reduce Citizens’ exposure and shift more business to the private market; members discussed taxpayer risk, market competition, and consumer protections. The meeting ended with adjournment.

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• c> if<00:02:13.200> I<00:02:13.319> could<00:02:13.720> turn amendment to share
• and if I could turn amendment to share and if I could turn it<00:02:14.080> over<00:02:14.280
• She felt more comfortable calling her in-home staff, which is completely understandable.
• So you're providing services away from home.
• Services away from home um tell me how Services away from home um tell me how you<01:02:35.119> have

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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• We work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and self-directed home care.
• <00:02:46.680> Workforce<00:02:47.120> Standards home Workforce Standards home Workforce
• work in hospitals clinics nursing homes work in hospitals clinics nursing homes and<00:05:15.280
• :03.800> actually nursing home workers without actually nursing home workers without actually
• nursing homes and boarding nursing homes nursing homes and boarding nursing homes are<00:26:13.320

Bills: HF339, HF1272, HF2121, HF2122, HF1216, HF1003, HF2319

Keywords: HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility

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• <00:02:38.800> and assisted living nursing homes and assisted living nursing homes and community
• issue of being kicked out of their homes issue of being kicked out of their homes when<00:03:46.799
• <00:30:58.320> the heads up on this and um I do share the heads up on this and um I do share
• that I've heard and I wanted to share that I've heard and I wanted to share from<01:21:15.520>
• family foster care and life sharing family foster care and life sharing services<01:31:03.520>

Bills: HF2216, HF1978, HF2354, HF1963, HF1994, HF1995, HF1894

Keywords: assisted living, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, resident rights, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services, elderly, seniors, older adults, disability rights

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• Many of us share the goal of increased access to home care services that allow older Minnesotans and
• :41.680> allow access to home care services that allow access to home care services that allow
• And access to home care facilities.
• Individualized home individuals.
• needs met in their own home as well. needs met in their own home as well.

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

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• . share. share.
• expensive compared to our take-home expensive compared to our take-home wages.<00:37:19.040>
• the premium is 30% of our take-home pay. the premium is 30% of our take-home pay.
• Um, just want to share a little of my story.
• your<00:43:03.119> lived testifying and sharing your lived testifying and sharing your

Bills: HF238, HF3381, HF3754, HF1049

Keywords: microenterprise home kitchen operation, cottage food, home-based food business, home kitchen license, homemade food, prepared food, food entrepreneur, small food business, cottage food law, food safety training, ServSafe, food handler license, agriculture department, Minnesota food law, residential kitchen, local zoning, consumer labeling, allergen labeling, unpasteurized juice, time/temperature control for safety food

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• Can someone share with me what the definition of a health care sharing..."
• > what<00:10:02.959> the someone share with me what the someone share with me what the
• definition of a health care sharing? definition of a health care sharing?
• <00:12:15.839> No, sir. health sharing. Uh, all right. No, sir. health sharing.
• the home school student pays any course. the home school student pays any course.

Bills: HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159, HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159

Keywords: HB125, sunset law, Alabama Sunset Committee, Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, veterinary medical examiners, veterinary board, veterinary licensing, veterinary regulation, professional licensing board, state board continuation, sunset review, regulatory board, animal health, veterinarians, disciplinary authority, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding

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• educators or teachers are we looking at when this windfall comes and everybody decides to leave and go home
• And go home. So how many are we looking at that may be leaving? I know Dr.
• But I do want to point out that I have charts in here, and I'm happy to show them and share them.
• Oh, I just share; I'm not asking anything else. You just touched something...
• Ready to go to 2027, I mean 2026, and I have to go back home and tell all these other educators in my

Bills: SB45, SB73, SB169, HB243, SB177

Keywords: athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, catastrophe savings account, catastrophe fund, storm savings, disaster savings, hurricane, windstorm, floodwaters, hail, tornado, property insurance, homeowners insurance, insurance deductible, FORTIFIED

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• mandate's cost sharing intent. mandate's cost sharing intent.
• happens, nurses leave home care. happens, nurses leave home care.
• in their home communities. in their home communities.
• , sharing, sharing, um,<00:32:14.240> this<00:32:14.440> experience.
• for home care nursing. for home care nursing.

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• We have a situation where three nursing homes have had reduced funding, and like I said, I'll have Chester
• The nursing homes are in our districts here, so I'll turn it over, if I could, Mr. Chairman, to Mr.
• We are nonprofit nursing homes that were affected by some timing issues with the moratorium exception
• We are nonprofit nursing homes that were affected by some timing issues with the moratorium exception
• <00:04:39.080> facility what we call the nursing home facility what we call the nursing home

Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation

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• payment, discount voucher, coupon, or financial assistance toward an enrollee's deductible, cost-sharing

Bills: HB591, HB766

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, cancer treatment, anti-cancer medications, health insurance, copayment, cost-sharing, health policy, 974, senate, all

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• <00:25:31.760> Um<00:25:32.159> a has shared with you already today.
• Um a has shared with you already today.
• So this is simple, allowing us to enter into a data sharing agreement with them.
• allowing us to enter in a data sharing allowing us to enter in a data sharing agreement<01:14:03.679
• And so, really excited to be here in my home state testifying on behalf of WGU.

Bills: HF3635, HF3638

Keywords: teacher mobility, interstate compact, licensure, military spouses, education, teacher regulation, teacher qualifications, state sovereignty, educator licensing, paraprofessional credentials, mental health, professional development, data sharing, 1183, house

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• We have a situation where three nursing homes have had reduced funding, and like I said, I'll have the
• The nursing homes are in our districts here, so I'll turn it over, if I could, Mr. Chairman, to Mr.
• We have a situation where three nursing homes have had reduced funding, and like I said, I'll have the
• The nursing homes are in our districts here, so I'll turn it over, if I could, Mr. Chairman, to Mr.
• there is what we call the nursing home there is what we call the nursing home facility<00:04:13.400

Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation

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• A complex care aide in home health is a trained caregiver who provides specialized in-home support to
• Sharing criminal activity with residents is common sense.
• Um, but with that, I know y'all want to go home, so I close. Thank you.
• So hospitals, nursing homes do have the regulation.
• We share the same goal, and there are some really good things in this bill.

Bills: HB 660, HB 4845, HB 3902, HB 5396, HB 4615, HB 1825, HB 1403, HB 4336, HB 4585, HB 4371, HB 863, SB 1589, HB 5223, HB 3195, HB 2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation