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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We have NDSU do an economic impact study.
- We have NDSU do an economic impact study.
- So they use economic modeling, implant software. economic impact study.
- Chairman Novak, so there was a study that was funded, I think, partially by...
- We are doing that feasibility study in partnership with the State of Wyoming.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HED Info Briefing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Prescott summarizing the study and its key findings.
- study and its key<00:10:54.560><c> findings.
- I'm going to focus on those the study.
- So it wasn't even just a Hawaiʻi study. It was this island-by-island study, these objectives.
- Thank you. a great study. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving to DHS background studies: DHS conducts background studies on all individuals who provide direct
- The DHS background study system is called NetStudy 2.0.
- </c><01:14:13.400><c> system</c> located the DHS background study system located the DHS background study
- net study is called net study 2.0<01:14:16.560><c> it</c><01:14:16.719><c> requires</c><01:14:17.400>
- </c><01:15:32.440><c> application</c> 57,5 2017 background study application 57,5 2017 background study
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Health Services (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been studying 340B.
- I've been studying 340B.
- I've been studying 340B.
- I've been studying 340B.
- I've been studying 340B.
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and took up House Bill 785, as amended by a committee substitute that combined language from HB 785 and HB 787. The bill was described as addressing Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) audits, provider contract notice and amendment procedures, mental health parity compliance, and related transparency requirements. Supporters said the measure would tighten notice to providers, limit repeated contract amendments and rate reductions, require more standardized audit procedures, and add reporting on Medicaid claims, appeals, and grievances. It also includes a provision requiring coverage of at least two evaluation-and-management billable services per physician per recipient per date of service, and a section addressing narcotic/opioid treatment program licensing and reimbursement language.
Testimony in support came from Representative Kim Moore, John Inman of BrightView Health, Michelle Sandborne of the Children’s Alliance, and Kelly Cormic of RYSE. They argued that MCOs often use audits and recoupments in ways that are burdensome, opaque, and financially damaging to providers, especially smaller and rural ones. They cited examples of multiple audit requests in short timeframes, large record requests with short deadlines, delayed or absent feedback, and recoupments taken before appeals are resolved. They also said parity laws are not being consistently enforced and that the bill would give the Department of Insurance authority to suspend or revoke an MCO certificate of authority for willful or repeated parity violations. Committee members generally expressed support for provider protections and transparency, while asking for clarification on the narcotic treatment and E/M billing provisions.
Tom Stevens of the Kentucky Association of Health Plans testified in opposition, saying the bill is complex to implement and should be handled through the broader Medicaid oversight work of House Bill 9, the MOAB. He said the issues raised were better suited for that bipartisan stakeholder process and noted the committee substitute had not yet been fully reviewed by his group. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute and then moved to a vote on the bill; the roll call began, with several members recorded as voting yes, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote result is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/26/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- <c> at</c><00:24:54.799><c> facilities</c> studies were conducted at facilities studies were conducted
- The studies identified opportunities.
- ,</c> decisions on the advanced nuclear study, decisions on the advanced nuclear study, sending<00:47
- </c><00:48:25.599><c> for</c> approve the advanced nuclear study for approve the advanced nuclear study
- </c> study required by this legislature. study required by this legislature.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So there was a study ordered, and I know that the study will be reported out to you.
- So there was a study ordered, and I know that the study will be reported out to you.
- ><c> reported</c><00:32:10.760><c> out</c> that that the study will be reported out that that the study
- </c> to participate in additional studies to participate in additional studies provide<00:36:20.680><
- </c> and we studied it we ourselves studied and we studied it we ourselves studied it<00:42:41.640><c
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:57:51.559><c> group</c> recommendations of the study group recommendations of the study group
- </c> successes have been in kind of studying successes have been in kind of studying the<01:07:23.960
- </c><01:52:29.400><c> group</c> both from stakeholders and study group both from stakeholders and study
- And finally, the study group additionally recommended the bill in Appendix A of the report.
- It just is ultimately a part of what the study group studied: how this complex web of statutes spanning
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:18:41.679><c> is</c> circumstances in parking study is circumstances in parking study is completed
- </c> part of this study.
- This study is to part of this study.
- And I maybe even look into and study?
- </c><02:10:47.040><c> and</c> we can look into and maybe study and we can look into and maybe study and
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (11/13/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to make a motion of interim study for HB 729. >> Is there a second for interim study?
- I'd like to make the motion on 742 interim study. >> Motion is interim study.
- </c> on the interim study motion for HB742. on the interim study motion for HB742.
- I move interim study on HB 772. Is there a second on that motion to interim study 772? Pardon me.
- </c> >> I move interim study on the HP772. >> I move interim study on the HP772.
Summary:
The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action.
The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- There was a study done of all 37 studies looking at whether they reduce carbon emissions, and Jessica
- There was a study done of all 37 studies looking at whether they reduce carbon emissions, and Jessica
- There was a study done of all 37 studies looking at whether they reduce carbon emissions, and Jessica
- There was a study done of all 37 studies looking at whether they reduce carbon emissions, and Jessica
- It makes the bill progressive, and as the Yale studies have found, and various national studies have
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Summary:
The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on several energy and environmental bills. On HB 470, relating to noise and leaf blowers, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent to reduce noise pollution but raised concerns about using decibel limits alone and suggested using dBA measurements; testimony also noted the bill would regulate future sales rather than current use, and there were three additional testimonies, two in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised before the committee moved on.
The committee then heard HB 742 on transit-oriented development, which would require HCDA to prepare a programmatic EIS for Ewa, Kapalama, and West Oahu improvements. UH supported the bill, HHFDC said it was already preparing a master plan and programmatic EIS for the Ewa area, and HCDA explained that the projects are already underway or completed, including infrastructure work funded by prior appropriations. Supporters said the bill would streamline environmental review and potentially reduce costs for future housing, while HCDA emphasized the work is already in progress.
On HB 340, concerning a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process and related cost recovery, DCCA provided comments, the Attorney General suggested changing a deadline to a specific date, and the PUC said it wanted to study the matter further while still meeting the 180-day reporting requirement. Solar and clean energy groups strongly supported the bill as a way to speed interconnection and advance grid-interactive technologies, while Hawaiian Electric supported the goal of more DERs but opposed the process, saying its interconnection performance has improved and that collaboration would be preferable to legislation. Members asked about newer technologies, UL 1741, and ratepayer impacts, and the Consumer Advocate said removing the cost-recovery section would alleviate its concerns.
The committee also heard HB 243, requiring PV- and EV-ready new residential construction, which the Hawaii State Energy Office described as a cost-saving no-brainer because installing these features during construction is much cheaper than retrofitting later. The hearing then shifted to HB 350, expanding the water-heater systems that can satisfy building-permit requirements to include heat pump water heaters alongside solar hot water systems. The Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray supported the concept but asked for amendments to align efficiency standards and noted the bill’s removal of a 15-year lifespan limit for solar thermal systems, and Hawaii Solar Energy Association raised questions about how heat pump performance should be measured and whether PV-plus-heat-pump combinations should qualify. Committee members asked about impacts on smaller homes and ADUs, and the discussion remained focused on technical standards and possible amendments; no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/14/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a Connecticut study that is a tracking study in Connecticut that shows that they've been doing
- </c><01:07:46.480><c> shows</c><01:07:46.920><c> that</c> study in Connecticut that shows that study
- </c><01:15:13.000><c> that</c> um you know, research or studies that um you know, research or studies
- ><c> by</c><01:20:38.560><c> Siena</c> A study released yesterday by Siena A study released yesterday
- </c> referenced this study earlier. referenced this study earlier.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- So our intent with this study, and we have Representative Richter as a lead on that study as well, is
- So our research study is going on. It's a mixed-methods study. [Mark Volmer continues.]
- So our research study is going on. It's a mixed methods. Our research study is going on.
- It's a mixed methods study.
- They did a study, a longitudinal study of those third graders who had had Waterford as preschoolers.
Committee:
Joint Education Committee
Summary:
The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited.
Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice.
Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So our intent with this study, and we have Representative Richter as a lead on that study as well, is
- So our research study is going on. It's a mixed-methods study.
- So our research study is going on. It's a mixed methods. Our research study is going on.
- It's a mixed methods study.
- They did a study, a longitudinal study of those third graders who had had Waterford as preschoolers.
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families.
Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions.
Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP/AEN Joint Info Briefing - Tue Jan 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to do an environmental impact study and statement, which involves several additional studies
- We have to do an environmental impact study and statement, which involves several additional studies
- We have to do an environmental impact study and statement, which involves several additional studies
- We have to do an environmental impact study and statement, which involves several additional studies
- We have to do an environmental impact study and statement, which involves several additional studies
Summary:
The informational briefing focused on the City and County of Honolulu’s effort to site a replacement landfill for Oahu before the Waimanalo Gulch landfill closes in 2028. Chair Nicole Lowen and other legislators opened the meeting by framing the issue as important statewide and encouraging recycling, composting, and proper use of the curbside bins. The city’s Department of Environmental Services, led by Director Roger Babcock and Deputy Director Mike O’Keefe, then presented the background and siting process.
ENV explained the legal and technical constraints that shaped the search, including the 2019 Land Use Commission decision requiring closure of Waimanalo Gulch by March 2, 2028, and the 2020 Act 73 restrictions on landfill siting near residences, schools, hospitals, conservation districts, airports, and tsunami inundation areas. They said a landfill advisory committee reviewed six candidate sites in 2021-2022 and rejected them because they fell within the Board of Water Supply’s no-pass zone. After further evaluation and an extension of the naming deadline, the city selected a site in central Oahu near Wahiawa, on agricultural land currently used as a Dole pineapple field.
City officials said the selected site was chosen as the best of the evaluated options and, in their view, could be permitted under state and federal law. They described planned environmental protections, including a modern sanitary landfill design with double liners, leachate collection systems, monitoring wells, and post-closure monitoring, and said the existing Waimanalo Gulch landfill has operated for 35 years without leachate leaks. They also emphasized that the site would still require a special use permit, Department of Health approvals, an environmental impact statement, and other public permitting processes, and that public engagement would continue over the next several years.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing: Human Services Committee and Health and Human Services Committee - Part 1 - 05/04/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> would also include a rate setting study would also include a rate setting study for<00:14:01.199
- </c><00:25:48.000><c> of</c> commissioner to conduct a study of commissioner to conduct a study of market-based
- And finally, the last study results.
- </c> there is a background study there is a background study disqualification. disqualification. disqualification
- Chair, Madam Chair, um studies, Mr. Mr.
Summary:
The joint hearing opened with chairs explaining that the program integrity omnibus bill is a combined draft assembled from individual member bills and governor proposals, many of which had already been heard in committee. Members emphasized the compressed end-of-session timeline, said the language was not yet ready for enactment, and invited continued revisions as the bill moves next to judiciary and finance. Several speakers stressed the need for bipartisan collaboration, while also warning that the Legislature must act this session on program integrity rather than defer reforms.
The fiscal staff then walked through a spreadsheet showing the bill’s overall budget effects and major provisions. The package includes DHS proposals on transforming human services, market- and receipt-based rate reform, enhanced program and payment integrity, uniform service standards, nursing facility rate changes, ICS reforms, and a repeal/redesign of housing stabilization, along with child care assistance integrity and human services redesign items in DCYF. Staff highlighted that the bill combines multiple sources, including governor proposals and member bills, and noted several items that are also in the supplemental human services budget.
Committee discussion focused heavily on prepayment review, remote supports, ICS, and provider accountability. Chairs said the bill would codify prepayment review with a 60-day notice requirement after providers were caught off guard by prior rollout, and that remote supports and ICS language were placeholders or under active debate. One member argued the system needs stronger standards but cautioned against harming compliant providers, while another urged the committee to learn from good providers and warned against repeating failed implementations. Staff also reviewed thematic indexes covering billing and service delivery oversight, EVV, administrative reform, licensing and background studies, provider enrollment, sanctions, and child care provider compliance training.
No formal votes were taken in the portion provided. The hearing ended with staff beginning the index walkthrough and members indicating that posted amendments would be considered as the bill advances through the remaining committees.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Looking at what component of this study.
- I would say that these folks will also maintain other background studies requirements.
- </c><00:59:52.920><c> So,</c> background studies requirements. So, background studies requirements.
- It it but we don't even know, is the study going to support that or not?
- going to support that know, is the study going to support that or<01:36:04.440><c> not?
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/04/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we can study that.
- </c> the uh the motion to for interim study. the uh the motion to for interim study.
- </c> Kenzie and Granger yes interim study Kenzie and Granger yes interim study >> can<01:27:33.760
- </c> going to support the interim study going to support the interim study motion<01:28:01.199><c> because
- </c> in study committee? in study committee?
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO, GVO-HHS Public Hearings 03-31-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is requesting the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the costs
- </c><00:01:49.680><c> on</c> General Services to conduct a study on General Services to conduct a study
- Given the comments of DAGS, uh, there's no funding for a study at this point, so we're going to defer
- ><c> this</c><00:05:27.040><c> point,</c><00:05:27.320><c> so</c><00:05:27.440><c> we're</c> for a study
- at this point, so we're for a study at this point, so we're going<00:05:27.680><c> to</c><00:05:27.760
Summary:
The committee heard several resolutions related to state facilities and agency procedures. SCR 177/SR 172 asked the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to convene a cooperative working group to address state projects requiring county permitting; DAGS supported the measure, and it was adopted unanimously. SCR 37/SR 36 requested a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect; DAGS offered comments, but the chair deferred the resolution, citing a similar bill and lack of funding for a study.
The committee then considered SCR 86/SR 77, which would require bi-level lighting in newly constructed state buildings and facilities beginning in 2028. DAGS and the State Energy Office provided comments, while DLNR, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Climate Future Forum testified in support. The committee amended the measure to apply to state buildings and facilities with designs finalized on or after January 1, 2028, and adopted it. SCR 122/SR 114, which would require written notice before final administrative action affecting protected liberty or property interests, drew comments from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and written comments from DOE, but was deferred due to limited support and time constraints.
In the joint GVO/HHS portion, the committee heard SCR 87/SR 79, encouraging the state to examine requiring AEDs in all state-owned buildings and to pursue existing AED programs. The State Health Planning and Development Agency, DOE, the American Heart Association, the Department of Health, an individual testifier, and DAGS all supported the measure; DAGS also described ongoing installation and training efforts in its facilities. The measure was adopted without amendment by both committees, with members noting broad support and no reservations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a neuroscientist who studies sleep and mental health. Happy Sleep Awareness Week.
- I'm a neuroscientist who studies Thomas.
- I'm a neuroscientist who studies sleep<00:03:32.200><c> and</c><00:03:32.440><c> mental</c><00:03:32.720
- </c><00:03:43.840><c> the</c><00:03:43.959><c> barriers</c><00:03:44.640><c> to</c> study how we can
- remove the barriers to study how we can remove the barriers to good<00:03:45.080><c> sleep</c><00:03:
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- demonstrate that claim because to demonstrate that claim because in the long term, early clinical studies
- , independent science and medical studies, and weighing in through public comment of public health experts
- out by another organization in the house and say that not only do we have 10 years of longitudinal studies
- That way, you can study the predictive pharmacokinetics... study the predictive pharmacokinetics... scientist
- In fact, studies show that these devices still deliver nicotine and toxic chemicals that are harmful
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs