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• Nearly 10% of cancer patients, about 8,000 Minnesotans, may need fertility preservation to build their
• So before treatment began, he chose to preserve his fertility.
• So before treatment began, he chose to preserve his fertility.
• Equally as concerning, many insurance plans do not cover fertility preservation for patients diagnosed
• They have a narrow window to preserve their ability to have children.

Bills: HF4609 , HF4401

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy

Bills: HB1670 , HR493 , HR492 , HR491 , HB5140 , HB4922 , HR713 , HR721 , HB2721 , HR707

Keywords: fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB

Bills: SB344 , SB344

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, monuments, historic preservation, memorial buildings, memorial schools, memorial streets, architecturally significant buildings, public property, waiver process, Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, Attorney General, civil penalty, historic marker, renaming, relocation, removal, public memorials, heritage preservation, state historic preservation fund, governmental entity

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• space, natural resources, biodiversity conservation, outdoor recreation, farmland, and forest land preservation
• allows a landowner to monetize a portion of the asset value of the land and allows the state to preserve
• By improving the incentive for voluntary conservation, the bill gives landowners more options to preserve
• The Land Conservation Incentive Act is critical to the work of organizations like the Trust in preserving
• And so if you can preserve more land, it's easier because it's such a boom to New Mexico.

Bills: HB186 , HB92 , HJM1

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Keywords: tax credit, land conservation, biodiversity, agricultural preservation, historic preservation, natural resources, open space, tax exemption, Social Security, income, retirement, financial relief, Taiwan, trade, technology, education, international relations, economic partnership, New Mexico, United States

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• to create a preservation plan for a...
• preservation costs, and an inventory of records and artifacts.
• It's a preservation of Lakeland Village records. Lakeland Village is an institution...
• Preserving these records is not just an administrative task; it is an act of respect.
• Yeah, there's like 75 years of records that we're holding on and trying to preserve.

Bills: SCR8406 , SB5892 , SB5863

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, voter registration database, election security, public records exemption, Secretary of State, county elections office, election infrastructure, cybersecurity, ballot signatures, ballot return envelopes, signature correction forms, voter privacy, personal identifying information, Social Security number, driver's license number, state ID number

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• Preserving these records is not just an administrative task; it is an act of respect.
• This is a follow-up bill from the one that we had previously to look at the preservation of records at
• Preservation of these unique records is critical to our understanding of the past treatment of people
• It's a simple bill that preserves and protects this valuable information about residents' lives, the
• This bill helps us do that by ensuring that historical documents and artifacts are preserved, so that

Bills: SCR8406 , SB5825 , SB5842 , SB5863 , SB5840

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington

Bills: HB163 , HB344 , HB163 , HB344 , SB11 , SB92 , SB164 , HB22 , HB89 , SB227 , SB6 , SB11 , SB92 , SB164 , HB22 , HB89 , SB227 , SB6

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, property improvement, private financing, energy efficiency, capital expenditure, local government, volunteer fire departments, federally insured financial institutions, fund management

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• But the bill also states that if the parent or the custodian is not available, try to preserve the integrity

Bills: HB340

Committee: House Children and Senior Advocacy

Keywords: child protection, due process, family preservation, child custody, human resources

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• Commission as a distinct governing body within the state government tasked with the long-term preservation
• This structure reflects the leadership model used by the state preservation Board to ensure transparency

Bills: SB3059

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: Alamo, historic preservation, cultural heritage, restoration, Texas history, state parks, commemoration

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• There's three Indian Affairs Council programs being funded: grants to Minnesota Tribal Nations to preserve
• Um,</c><00:43:11.760><c> and</c> Thank you for your thoughtful work, and really, specifically, to preserve
• I'm also grateful for the funding for United Mam to preserve and uplift M arts and cultural programming
• I'm also grateful for the funding for United Mam to preserve and uplift M arts and cultural programming
• I'm also grateful for the funding for United Mam to preserve and uplift M arts and cultural programming

Bills: HF2563

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• So this bill draft would require the PERS Board to provide coverage for fertility preservation health
• , including the diagnosis, testing, and medication related to fertility preservation, as well as the
• So this bill draft would require the PERS Board to provide coverage for fertility preservation health
• benefits requiring standard fertility preservation services. preservation health benefits, requiring
• , testing, and medication related to fertility preservation, as well as the storage of embryos through

Committee: Joint Employee Benefits Programs Committee

Summary: The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects. The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis. After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• of intrauterine insemination, fertility treatment necessary for two live births, or four completed oocyte
• of intrauterine insemination, fertility treatment necessary for two live births, or four completed oocyte
• This bill draft would require the PERS Board to provide coverage for fertility preservation health benefits
• , requiring standard fertility preservation services be provided if deemed medically necessary, including
• the diagnosis, testing, and medication related to fertility preservation, as well as the storage of

Committee: Joint Employee Benefits Programs Committee

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• respectfully urge this committee to support House Committee Resolution 108 and... ...and advocate for the preservation

Bills: HCR108 , HCR127

Committee: House S/C on International Relations

Keywords: Tomato Suspension Agreement, trade, Mexico, Texas economy, agriculture, import tariffs, job preservation, Taiwan, U.S. relations, economic cooperation, sister-state

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• He has always focused on protecting vulnerable Texans, spearheading reforms that preserve dignity and
• I respectfully urge your support of HCR100 to ensure his legacy is preserved among the great public servants
• The story of June 19th lives on in the island's people, its institutions, and its commitment to preserving
• . one day, but every day through our public art, through our education, through our historical preservation
• These forests and preserves allow for activities such as hiking, bird watching, hunting, camping, and

Bills: HB1397 , HB1886 , HB3088 , HB4187 , HB4229 , HB4230 , HB5032 , HCR6 , HCR34 , HCR50 , HCR55 , HCR58 , HCR70 , HCR71 , HCR72 , HCR74 , HCR75 , HCR80 , HCR86 , HCR93 , HCR100 , HCR107 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HCR6

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, lifeguard requirements, public beaches, municipalities, county regulations, exemptions, Parks and Wildlife, procurement, goods and services, revenue generation, Texas legislature, historical preservation, Texas Historical Commission, fees, nonprofit organizations, fundraising

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• It is enforceable, and it's critical to protecting players and preserving the integrity of the games.
• Plan be preserved in perpetuity rather than permitting the destruction of these artifacts after fiscal
• This amendment clarifies that records identified as part of the Lakeland Village Preservation Plan must
• I think that it is the right thing to do to preserve those records.
• It should be preserved, so I support a yes. Thank you, Representative Chase.

Bills: SB6084 , SB6137 , SCR8406 , SB5892 , SB5863

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility

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• Senate Bill 5863 relating to the preservation and inspection of state historical records.
• Thank you, Senator Copman, for this bill because preserving the history and practicing it moving forward

Bills: SCR8406 , SB5825 , SB5842 , SB5863 , SB5840 , SB5827 , SB5968

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington

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• </c> >> I rise in support of H.R. 8874, the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act
• I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 8874, the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting
• </c> That's why I introduced H.R. 8874, the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act
• </c><04:22:08.239><c> This</c> Preservation Reporting Act of 2026.
• This Preservation Reporting Act of 2026.

Bills: HB8897 , HB3106 , HR1398 , HB8738 , HB3535 , HB7574 , HB8535 , HB8168 , HB9388 , HB9391 , HB8874 , HB9328 , HB8770 , HB7809 , HB6332

Keywords: FEC, Federal Election Commission, campaign finance, electioneering communications, political committees, electronic filing, e-filing, disclosure reports, campaign reporting, disbursements, checkless payments, payment methods, administrative reform, election law, FECA, 52 U.S.C. 30104, 52 U.S.C. 30102, campaign administration, political spending, Department of Homeland Security

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• sea lion predation control account at the time of vessel registration for the purpose of salmon preservation
• , to include an opportunity for a person to make a voluntary donation of $1 or more for salmon preservation

Bills: HB2131 , HB2221 , HJM4009 , HB2619

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: sea lion, predation control, salmon preservation, fishing industry, voluntary donations, ungulate, wildlife conservation, ecosystem management, population sustainability, environmental impact, wildfire, federal response, community protection, natural resources, firefighter safety, agriculture, regulations, farming, compliance, economic impact

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government