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NM
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- They've got 5% bar authority for this other environment one, so the recommendation still no. Mr.
- Line 63, the Environment Department. So Charles, back on...
- I'm in line 63, the Environment Department. So Charles, back on, Mr. Chair, on 58, the miners.
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
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- do we protect children who are on television and film sets to make sure that they are in a safe environment
- do we protect children who are on television and film sets to make sure that they are in a safe environment
- so that they can look at and determine how they can set out processes and policies in this new environment
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE-SENATE AND HOUSE Jan 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have referred item C1 and C2 to labor and environment.
- Subcommittees, we have referred item C1 and C2 to labor and environment subcommittees.
- Item C will be referred to both items to labor and environment subcommittee.
Summary:
The committee approved the December 8 minutes and referred items C1 and C2 to the labor and environment subcommittees, adopting the chair’s recommendations. The main substantive item was a DHS rule package revising the State Plan Personal Care Manual and the Arkansas Independent Assessment (ARIA) Manual. DHS said the revisions would repeal and replace the current manuals with streamlined versions, remove overlapping language, implement Act 853 by shifting licensure/certification for personal care agencies to the Department of Health, lengthen personal care prior authorizations from six months to one year, and keep the 64-hour monthly cap. For ARIA, DHS said it would remove references to state plan personal care, clarify telehealth and in-person assessments, and add/update sections for PASS, AR Choices, Living Choices, and PACE.
DHS argued the current independent assessment process is costly and not controlling utilization, citing a 95% approval rate, annual spending of more than $212 million on personal care for about 17,000 people, and an estimated $6.173 million in savings from eliminating the Optum assessment and reducing prior-authorization frequency. Agency witnesses said the new process would reinsert primary care practitioner involvement, use standardized evaluation and prescription forms, and rely on personal care provider nurses for the assessment step, with training already available through an AFMC contract. Several members questioned whether PCPs should be used as gatekeepers, whether the change would delay services, and whether the savings estimate accounted for training or provider burden. Some members also raised concerns about conflicts of interest, the workload on physicians, and whether the agency had adequately worked with the existing vendor to improve the current system.
The discussion became contentious, with Senator Irvin and others strongly opposing the proposal as inconsistent with the earlier independent-assessment approach and urging DHS to slow down and work with legislators. Other members asked for clarification on how the new process would work for new applicants and whether it would affect waiver or PASS participants; DHS said the rule would not apply to PASS and should not delay services. At the end of the hearing, the chair offered DHS the option to pull the rule down and work off-record with legislators on a revised proposal, and DHS agreed. The meeting then adjourned without further business or a final vote on the rule.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 2, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We're also creating inclusive, healthy environments.
- We're also creating inclusive, healthy environments.
- what we want to do is just update that system a little bit, update these laws to reflect the new environment
Summary:
The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up one bill, House Bill 499, which would allow malt beverage manufacturers producing less than 31,000 gallons annually to sell and deliver directly to vendors. The sponsor and several craft brewery owners and industry advocates testified in support, arguing the measure would help small breweries reach local restaurants, improve quality control, create jobs, and serve as a bridge into the three-tier system for businesses too small to attract distributors. Opponents, including the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, argued the bill would undermine the three-tier system, weaken accountability and tax collection, and create risks for consumer protection and market fairness.
During debate, several members said they supported the bill as a small-business measure while noting they remained protective of the three-tier system. Some members raised concerns about tax tracking and long-term distributor contracts, but others said the bill appeared limited enough to preserve the existing system while giving small breweries a chance to grow. The committee then voted on the bill and it passed, with one recorded no vote.
After the bill vote, the subcommittee revisited prior questions about Department of Lottery Secretary Davis’s travel reimbursements. Members reviewed updated documents showing more than $50,000 in travel reimbursements from January 2021 through November 2024, including about $27,840 tied to Orlando destinations, and expressed concern that some reimbursements may have covered commuting between Tallahassee and Orlando. The chair said the information would be sent to Secretary Davis for an explanation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- As chair, I have two primary priorities: one, to lead with transparency and foster an open environment
- To foster an open environment where the public can understand, frankly, our process.
- And to emphasize, environment where the public can understand, frankly, our process, and to emphasize
Summary:
The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and first considered SB 1416, which would move municipal elections to coincide with the general election and extend incumbent terms until the new schedule takes effect. Senators discussed whether the bill would affect runoff elections, with the sponsor explaining that runoff timing would shift to the August primary/general election framework. The Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties were noted as opposed, while members cited potential taxpayer savings and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 766, as amended by strike-all, which would require agents of certain “countries of concern” to register with the Division of Elections when engaging in political activity. The amendment narrowed the bill’s focus and aligned terminology with existing state law. After no opposition or debate on the amendment, the committee adopted it and then reported the bill favorably.
Members next heard the reappointment of Mike LaRosa to the Public Service Commission. Questioning focused heavily on PSC transparency, the sufficiency of commission orders, Supreme Court criticism of PSC decisions, storm protection plans, utility rate cases, and how the commission evaluates evidence and consumer impacts. LaRosa said the commission had changed its procedures to produce more detailed orders and more robust discussion, and he described ongoing work on rate cases, public engagement, and emerging energy issues such as small modular reactors. Despite concerns raised, the nomination was reported favorably to the full Senate. The committee then approved a block of additional appointments in tabs 4 through 27, also reporting them favorably.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- nurses who cite who cite it as a reason for leaving or avoiding the profession, providing a secure environment
- The community benefits are as follows a safer healthcare environment for staff and patients, reduced
- Tremendously provide a safe environment for our staff as well as our patients and visitors.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Transportation committee approves HF566 3/17/25
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- chosen public schools and will continue to choose our public schools because I truly appreciate the environment
- students. 2 teachers, too school board members where they can operate autonomous really in a school environment
- and a major impact that is going to have where schools can now do what they need to do and their environments
MN
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- withdrawn from the Committee on State and Local Government and re-referred to the Committee on Environment
- Number 1447 from the Committee on State and Local Government and re-refer it to the Committee on Environment
- withdrawn from the Committee on State and Local Government and re-referred to the Committee on Environment
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/03/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
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- m al in in New Hampshire is environment m al in Wildlife<01:10:26.520>
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- None of these are good for the environment, and then just where we would even put these blades, just
- None of these are good for the environment.
- Representative Penza continued: These are good for the environment, and then just where we would even
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , critical not just for the environment, critical not just for the environment, but<00:43:08.560>
- Supporting this bill is important to ensure protection of the environment, public health, and the economic
- Environment.
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Environment. affectionately known as Mr. - Environment. affectionately known as Mr. Environment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- CCIA and its members want to create a safer environment for minors online, and removing this commonplace
- It creates an environment where you want to have crash test dummies, where you want to show the public
- It creates an environment where you want to have crash test dummies, where you want to show to the public
- level, the FCC has established rules to promote competition and consumer choice in multi-tenant environments
- “Established rules to promote competition and consumer choice in multi-tenant environments.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion.
AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes.
The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- In short, we provide the physical work environment infrastructure that enables state agencies... to serve
- Okay, so with the working-from-home kind of environment, does that change your... calculation, or how
- if you You think about someone that works in manufacturing to ensure health and safety in that environment
- An efficient and effective regulatory environment supports the state's economic growth and helps ensure
- Rather, a well-structured and efficient regulatory environment means that the rules that we do have have
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 7, 2025 @ 10:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
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- The bill would intentionally keep cats roaming in the environment, which is essentially the problem here
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roaming <00:59:15.760>in <00:59:15.920>the <00:59:16.039>environment - keep cats roaming in the environment keep cats roaming in the environment which<00:59:16.720>
- But for cats that continue to roam outdoors, the entire environment is a litter box, and studies in Hawaii
- and feral cats roaming the environment and feral cats roaming the environment for<01:00:38.480><
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- When fear becomes part of the learning environment, every child loses.
- I am hopeful we can stabilize our learning environment and return to the welcoming community Wilmer is
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and stabilize our learning environment and stabilize our learning environment - and how those can learning environments and how those can affect<01:24:14.960>
cognitive <01:24 - <01:53:42.480>
that But yet that's the environment that But yet that's the environment that
NH
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- It did previously, in the previous year, go through House Environment and Agriculture on the consent
- and agriculture on the house environment and agriculture on the consent<00:54:27.880>
calendar <01:22:47.840>- So, I'm here today, and I'm also chair of the Environment and Agriculture Committee.
- I'm also chair of environment and I'm also chair of environment and agriculture<01:12:02.239>
committee and benefit to the environment and benefit to the environment and ultimately
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/12/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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- pursue those and whatever environment pursue those and whatever environment trans<00:15:16.519><
- We're protecting the environment, enhancing biodiversity, and we're helping to lower the carbon intensity
- <00:17:33.160>
enhancing protecting the environment enhancing protecting the environment enhancing - The economics we mentioned and the reduced profitability environment continues to be a huge concern,
- continues to be a huge environment continues to be a huge concern<01:35:25.960>
and <01:35:26.080
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to thrive in a safe and supportive learning environment
- and opportunity to thrive in a safe and supportive<00:02:42.560>
learning <00:02:43.400>environment - I have to reflect that this present environment has been uniquely challenging, and we are seeing both
- at home and at school and environments at home and at school and social<01:31:30.159>
science - creating a welcoming and sfe environment creating a welcoming and sfe environment for<01:39:48.760
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- especially uh Canada, but Canada and Mexico, how do we think that'll impact our small business environment
- especially uh Canada, but Canada and Mexico, how do we think that'll impact our small business environment
- and I uh just small business environment and I uh just remain<01:10:50.640>
we <01:10:50.760>< - The Department of Labor and Industry's mission is to ensure that Minnesota's work and living environments
- are Equitable healthy and environments are Equitable healthy and safe<01:13:28.360>
and <01:13
Summary:
The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities.
Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff.
The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.
NH
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- They will also drive the cost of construction up, and in the current economic environment communities
- the current economic environment the current economic environment communities<00:16:48.040>
cannot - The lending environment is tough.
- as well as material lending environment as well as material costs<01:11:38.000>
and <01:11:38.440 - living environments SB 279 is<01:22:39.320>
not <01:22:39.560>merely <01:22:39.920>