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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jul 2nd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- But we need a regional post-fire program.
- And so we do have a number of programs or projects under the HMGP program that talks about hazardous
- And so it's really Navigating the latitudes of the public assistance program because ultimately it's
- , it's a good program.
- New Mexico Property Insurance Program.
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Select Committee on Older LGBTQ+ Californians Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- about Project Cornerstone, which is funded through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, ADAP.
- ADAP clients may also qualify for insurance premium assistance through various programs funded through
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis, prep, assistance program, prep app, covers the cost of prep, PEP, and other
- HIP program, which is employee-based premium assistance.
- Program. of AIDS because there was a major loan from the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and ADAP, and
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I direct a program at Boston Children's Hospital called Roberts Program.
- In New York, the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment Program offered low-barrier cash assistance and
- In fact, the restrictions and oversight placed on many financial assistance programs in Massachusetts
- These programs work.
- As you know, this act will establish the Flexible Assistance for Survivors Grant Program, which will
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a wide range of public health and emergency services bills, with many speakers focusing on EMS system failures, hospital service closures, trauma preparedness, epilepsy awareness, drink-spiking response, sudden cardiac arrest, and survivor financial assistance. Several legislators and advocates described the EMS system as underfunded and overstretched, citing long ambulance waits, staffing shortages, and the need for statewide oversight, a special commission, and clearer recognition of EMS as an essential service. A number of speakers also supported bills to preserve essential hospital services after closures such as Nashoba Valley Medical Center and birthing services in Leominster, arguing that current closure rules lack enforcement and leave communities without critical care.
Multiple panels testified in support of bills requiring trauma kits in public buildings, public education on SUDEP and epilepsy mortality, and improved cardiac arrest response. Supporters of the trauma-kit bill said public buildings should have bleeding-control kits and trained staff, comparing them to AEDs and first aid supplies. Epilepsy advocates, clinicians, and grieving parents urged a public health campaign on SUDEP, saying families are often not warned about the risk and that awareness could improve medication adherence, reduce guilt, and save lives. On cardiac arrest, EMS professionals and the American Heart Association backed measures to improve telecommunicator CPR, create an AED registry, and strengthen dispatch and training standards.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on a bill addressing illicit drink spiking. Senators, city officials, victims, physicians, and an international anti-spiking advocate described cases in which hospitals refused toxicology testing unless a sexual assault was reported, and argued for standardized testing protocols, better data collection, and coordination with law enforcement and licensed venues. Another bill drew a sharp exchange over local public health control and the SAFE 2.0 law, with one senator arguing for more local approval and voluntary participation, while committee members defended the earlier law as a response to inequities in local public health capacity. Finally, advocates from Jane Doe, Inc. supported legislation to provide flexible financial assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, saying unrestricted cash helps survivors meet basic needs, escape abuse, and rebuild stability.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> program uh in questions as to program program uh in questions as to program utilization<00:05:22.280
- The IC program is a creation of DHS, and as providers struggle to navigate the program requirements because
- The IC program is a creation of DHS, and as providers struggle to navigate the program requirements because
- </c> costs uh while Medicaid waiver programs costs uh while Medicaid waiver programs fund<00:51:07.160
- </c><01:04:16.960><c> is</c> 2025 they alleged that the program is 2025 they alleged that the program
Committee:
Senate Human Services
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's $30,000 or 50% of the salary of that assistant or 50% of the salary of that assistant county and
- We have a program for medical students whereby we assist them in getting an education.
- Um, so, what happens is EGI program manager will come to me after the actuary looks at our program and
- I'm the former program manager for the employees and officials group insurance program.
- I'm actually a constituent and currently on the program. And currently on the program.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Sep 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I will explain how school meal programs work and how the program mechanisms work, highlight the various
- Together, these features of the program are more comprehensive than school meal programs in other states
- However, the program evaluation may be too early to accurately assess the long-term impacts of the program
- The whole program is a wonderful program.
- It costs more for some of these programs, and so as you all consider the right way to fund these programs
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (1-20-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um these are also and our program needs.
- 53.679><c> Director</c><00:21:54.000><c> Kevin</c> Bowling and Assistant Director Kevin Bowling and Assistant
- These are the assistant officials.
- c> the</c><00:41:08.079><c> assistant</c> public advocates and the assistant public advocates and the
- Uh, and it's a revolving door a lot. administrative assistants to help them administrative assistants
Summary:
The subcommittee heard capital project requests from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for fiscal years 2026-28. The cabinet described its large statewide footprint and said its facilities face significant deferred maintenance, with the governor’s budget proposing full funding for maintenance pool requests, including an additional $60 million for the Department of Corrections’ maintenance pool and cash funding through investment income. Officials said the projects were based on facility assessments and were presented as necessary public safety investments rather than wish-list items.
For the Department of Juvenile Justice, the main requests were $35 million for a high-acuity mental health treatment facility and $45 million each for two new female detention facilities. Officials said the mental health facility would fill a gap for youth needing psychiatric care, while the female facilities were needed to support a regional detention model and address overcrowding; they noted the current female population has grown by 50% since July 2024. Members asked about locations, and staff said they were considering western Kentucky abandoned mine land and available land in Fayette and Jefferson counties, with current female placements in Boyd County and Warren County.
For the Department of Corrections, officials requested funding for critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roof, and structural repairs, including $15.78 million for Kentucky State Penitentiary utilities infrastructure and additional funding for North Point Training Center projects. They also highlighted two re-entry initiatives: a KCTCS partnership for a re-entry campus at North Point and the East Kentucky Applied Manufacturing Institute at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, both aimed at reducing recidivism through intensive training and job preparation. Members asked about the KCTCS re-entry model, and DOC explained it would be a more immersive, campus-style program than current prison-based vocational classes.
The Department of Criminal Justice Training discussed projects at its Richmond campus and the planned Western Kentucky Training Center, including a replacement flat track and campus access road at Richmond and added training features in Madisonville. Officials said the Richmond changes were needed because EKU construction had removed the existing flat track and would affect access, while the Western Kentucky project would expand training capacity and reduce travel for law enforcement agencies. The Kentucky State Police then outlined the final phase of the statewide emergency radio system replacement, estimated at about $17.5 million, and said the system is being built in geographic phases; members asked how long completion would take, and staff estimated roughly four years after funding, assuming no major inflation spikes. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational with member questions and staff responses.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Seven - Wednesday, February 25 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She was the only student listed in that program.
- It's a wonderful program. I am a product of the... It's a wonderful program.
- program, they are more likely to go to junior high and high school and attend programs like 4-H and
- And if we can make those programs bigger through this program, I think that's a good way to go and would
- If they need to take action to assist our officers, to assist in public safety, if convenience store
Summary:
The House met with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 102-1. Several members then used points of personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize Black History Month, a family member speaking about a long-unsolved murder case that had just led to an arrest, physical therapy advocates, school board members, disability-services advocates, and domestic violence and literacy groups.
The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2097 and 1905, a bill to expand an elementary agriculture education pilot program statewide beginning in the 2027-28 school year for districts that choose to participate. Supporters said it would help children learn where food comes from, connect to FFA, 4-H, literacy, math, and career awareness, and address declining interest in agriculture. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was perfected and printed. The House also considered House Bill 2167, which would authorize the Attorney General’s office to commission certain investigators and, through amendments, also addressed House and Senate security officers and some other law-enforcement personnel. Debate centered on whether the bill improperly broadened arrest powers, whether the House security provisions were necessary or constitutional, and whether the amendments were germane; one amendment to the amendment failed 62-68-1, while another amendment passed 61-43. The bill was then perfected and printed as amended.
Finally, the House took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2747 and 2047, described as a clean-slate/automatic expungement measure with a reduced fiscal note. An amendment was adopted to ensure expungements are shared with consumer reporting agencies, and members discussed the bill’s second-chance benefits and a provision changing Missouri’s death-penalty sentencing process so a judge would not impose death after a hung jury, leaving life or life without parole as the options. The committee substitute was adopted and perfected and printed as amended. The House then made announcements about upcoming agriculture and Black History events and recessed until 2 p.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee REVISED: Agency presentation times revised Jan 20th, 2026 at 09:00 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- We were primarily created so that we Could assist and fund family residency programs in the state of
- Is the program described well?
- Most of our programs We have a few associate degrees, but most of the programs are certificates of completion
- A lot of these schools will have night programs. some of them will have weekend programs so that the
- If I heard what you said, we are unable to highlight specific programs to say this Particular program
Committee:
House A&B Education Subcommittee
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/10/2026 - Joint Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- This includes hundreds of millions of dollars going toward programs like food assistance for families
- come off of state assistance programs.
- Leach, there are three different programs. I will speak to our program.
- programs.
- programs.
Summary:
The joint House and Senate Appropriations committees met to hear the FY 2027 budget package, beginning with the General Appropriations Act (HB 4154/SB 1847). Staff outlined the overall budget, including one-time fund transfers, lump-sum reductions, funding for state employee health insurance, school facilities, corrections, flood and wildfire relief, education and child care, and other ongoing and supplemental items. Members briefly discussed the absence of a requested $1.5 million for the oversight office, but the chair said no amendments would be taken in committee and that only limited technical changes were likely later in the process.
Public testimony on the feed bill was largely supportive but focused on specific funding concerns. Testimony highlighted school safety funding, Alzheimer’s services, small business tax expensing provisions, disability oversight for group homes, county use of opioid settlement dollars, adult education/community college funding, victim notification funding, and ESA oversight. Several speakers praised the budget for funding DDD and other services, while others opposed or sought changes to items such as the COMIT group home monitoring program, Maricopa Community Colleges’ lack of operating aid, and a possible cut to the victim notification program. The chair repeatedly emphasized that changes to the negotiated budget would be difficult and should be routed through leadership.
The committee then moved quickly through the remaining budget reconciliation bills. Staff summarized bills covering amusement and wagering, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, and K-12 education. Notable provisions included continued wagering assessments, highway and building renewal funding, defense innovation and economic development changes, corrections and wrongful conviction provisions, groundwater and water banking measures, health insurance oversight and opioid settlement provisions, higher education funding and ABOR operating caps, SNAP and housing trust fund changes, and a 2% inflation increase for K-12 formula components. The K-12 bill also included a biometric school safety pilot and a child sexual abuse prevention pilot. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue through the remaining bills.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/04/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Minnesota paid leave program. Minnesota paid leave program.
- in the program, but we did not receive any funding for the employer share of this program.
- </c> assistance. But that is unsustainable. assistance. But that is unsustainable.
- programs that the providers of this program will use.
- </c> emergency rent or rental assistance emergency rent or rental assistance programs<02:49:15.120><c
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/09/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:04.239><c> program</c> bill in the medical assistance program bill in the medical assistance
- . program. program.
- </c> and programming for the entire family. and programming for the entire family.
- program.
- Medical Assistance Directed Pharmacy Payment<01:38:32.719><c> Program,</c><01:38:33.280><c> Senator<
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Mar 31st, 2026
Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Assistant Secretary for Communities and Programs at the Executive Office of Economic Development
- Oh, yeah. ...and economic development organizations through the Small Business Technical Assistance Program
- The program helps these local organizations deliver technical assistance, business skills training, and
- CLEO and AccessLex are continuing their programming, entry-level programming, assisting college students
- CLEO and AccessLex are continuing their programming, entry-level programming, so assisting college students
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/14/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, is we're also going to do some revisions to the down payment assistance program that we have here
- The down payment assistance program is one way to do that.
- program.
- The down payment assistance program<00:23:44.520><c> is</c><00:23:44.640><c> one</c><00:23:44.800><c>
- </c> payment assistance program. payment assistance program.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 04/02/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- And then program in the following year.
- </c><00:26:37.840><c> any</c> ability to get benefit assistance any ability to get benefit assistance
- </c> already requires anyone who assists already requires anyone who assists veterans<00:27:49.279><c
- </c> We have a program. We did it together." We have a program. We did it together."
- </c> states, "No individual may assist states, "No individual may assist claimants<00:42:01.680><c> in
CT
Connecticut 2026 Regular Session
Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee May 13th Meeting May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , our Assistant Behavioral Health Advocate.
- and some of their other community-based programs.
- So what is this program? What does it do?
- They can have that and still be a participant in this program, but it's not a requirement of the program
- not required for access to this program.
Summary:
The meeting opened with approval of the April minutes and brief administrative updates, including notice that House Bill 5447 had passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Speakers reflected on the bill’s key provisions, which include eating-disorder working groups, an evidence-based screening requirement for school-based health centers beginning July 1, 2027, and a DSS-led feasibility process to explore an inpatient psychiatric facility for young adults ages 14 to 21. New staff introductions were also made for the Behavioral Health Advocate’s office and the TCB team.
A major portion of the meeting focused on marketing and outreach for urgent crisis centers (UCCs) and the broader youth crisis continuum. Daydream Communications presented research showing low public awareness of UCCs but strong interest once families learn about them, with parents wanting specialized, compassionate care, clear expectations, insurance clarity, and bilingual support. United Way described its parallel work on a statewide crisis continuum marketing toolkit, using the SAMHSA framework of “someone to talk to, someone to respond, and somewhere safe to go,” and outlined plans to distribute consistent messaging through websites, social media, flyers, and community venues. Members emphasized coordinating with existing platforms and ensuring the marketing reflects the actual experience at UCC sites.
DCF then presented on adolescent substance use services, citing data showing high need and low treatment access among Connecticut youth. The department reviewed its ASAM-based continuum, SBIRT efforts in outpatient psychiatric clinics, medication-assisted treatment access, and statewide services such as MST, MST emerging adults, STRIDE, multidimensional family therapy, youth recovery supports, and the AIM matching tool. A new young people peer support program was highlighted, with referrals accepted from families, hospitals, community providers, DCF, youth diversion, and the judicial branch. Questions addressed parent consent, peer matching, and whether the AIM tool could be linked through 211.
The meeting concluded with an update from the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board and its regional boards and grant-funded initiatives. Presenters reviewed the state suicide prevention plan, regional coalition work, postvention response, lethal means safety efforts, and the 988 capacity improvement grant that supports Connecticut’s centralized 988 contact center at United Way. They also shared youth suicide risk data from the Connecticut Youth Risk Behavior Survey, noting recent declines in reported suicidal ideation and attempts, and provided resources for training and materials. No formal votes were taken beyond the approval of the April minutes.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Counties can include program modules like guidance in technology assistance, physical activity, music
- and arts programming, cultural programming, language learning opportunities, and shared meals, but are
- Counties can include programs, program modules like guidance in technology assistance, physical activity
- , like guidance in technology assistance, physical activity, music, and arts programming, cultural programming
- Program, or TFAP.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Armed Forces Jan 27th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Veterans and Armed Forces
Transcript Highlights:
- And I ran that program back in the day.
- How does somebody exit this program, or when do they graduate?
- So you mentioned that the individuals who are assisting with the ones that are in the program are in
- So is this, does your program work the same?
- , you know, I was... ...my psilocybin-assisted treatment.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
Summary:
The Veterans and Armed Forces Committee established a quorum, then met in executive session and voted House Bill 2593 do pass by a roll call of 21 ayes and 1 no. The committee then moved to public hearing on House Bill 1749, sponsored by Representative Scott Miller, which would give honorably discharged veterans a three-point preference in state procurement and set a 3% contract-award goal for veteran-owned businesses. Miller said the bill is meant to recognize veterans’ service, has a zero fiscal note, and is limited to Office of Administration contracts; committee members asked about equal treatment, how the points and percentage target work, whether the bill overlaps with other preference systems, and how “honorably discharged veteran” and veteran-owned business are defined. A lobbyist for the Missouri Valor Alliance testified in support, saying the preference would matter most in close bids and that price and deliverables would still drive most awards. No one testified in opposition or for informational purposes, and the hearing on HB 1749 was closed.
The committee then heard invited testimony from Landmark Recovery Center, a Jefferson City nonprofit focused on recovery support for substance use and mental health. Jericho Bowman described the organization’s peer-support model, free therapy, outreach, recovery events, and a new men’s recovery housing project; members asked about funding, graduation criteria, success measures, credentials, and how the housing model works with the Department of Corrections and treatment courts. Bowman and founder Scott Breedlove said the group is funded mainly through Department of Mental Health grants and contracts, uses Missouri Credentialing Board credentials for peer staff, and measures success through housing, employment, community connection, and abstinence/recovery progress.
Finally, Sean Broker and Greg Williams of the Modern Health Coalition gave informational testimony on veteran mental health and psilocybin-assisted therapy. Broker argued Missouri should take a careful, supervised approach to alternative therapies to help veterans and attract them to the state, while Williams shared his personal experience with psilocybin treatment in Oregon for alcohol use disorder and survivor’s guilt. Committee members asked about safety, hallucination risks, candidate screening, supervision, and cost; the witnesses said treatment should be limited to appropriate candidates and conducted in a clinical setting with prep, dosing, and integration sessions. The chair and several members expressed interest in continued study of alternative treatments as another tool to address veteran suicide and mental health.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Oct 7th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This program has helped facilitate cultural enhancement programs that teach the children of our community
- and conservation education programs.
- Fund, which is a federal grant program.
- It's a great program.
- We still have the Kids in Parks program.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 On Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have our own public assistance program that the state is authorized to do under the California Disaster
- Those are our low-interest loans program.
- We're requesting the restoration of $50 million for the Flexible Cash Assistance Program for Victims
- and treatment programs across the state.
- treatment programs across the state.
Summary:
The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation heard updates from the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Department of Justice. Cal OES Acting Director Tina Curry described the department’s proposed budget, disaster response and recovery work, Los Angeles wildfire recovery, FEMA reimbursement delays, hazard mitigation grant applications, planning for major events like the FIFA World Cup and LA28 Olympics, and the state’s next generation 911 priorities. Senators raised concerns about Operation Stonegarden, small-disaster recovery delays, FEMA reimbursement timing, VOCA funding, and the need for more detailed reporting on federal grants and recovery costs.
The committee then focused on Next Generation 911. Cal OES staff said the current regional deployment encountered call-routing and transfer failures, leading the department to pause further rollout and propose a new phased plan centered on a statewide provider, followed by an open procurement for a long-term vendor. They said the plan is intended to improve reliability, simplify architecture, and support Los Angeles-area PSAPs ahead of the Olympics, with a target of full statewide transition by summer 2030. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the Legislature to pause major changes until it receives more information, including a clearer explanation of the problems, alternatives considered, costs, cybersecurity and privacy issues, and oversight needs. Members expressed mixed views, with some supporting a joint oversight hearing and requesting quarterly fiscal reports and monthly progress updates.
The Department of Justice then presented its overall workload, emphasizing public safety enforcement, fentanyl and human trafficking prosecutions, housing enforcement, civil rights work, and extensive federal litigation against the Trump administration. DOJ said the additional federal accountability work has significantly increased staffing and overtime demands, though it has hired 44 additional employees. The committee also heard DOJ’s firearms workload proposal, including funding for SB 704 implementation, continued firearms IT modernization, and a proposed shift of Bureau of Firearms costs to the General Fund. The LAO recommended using special funds and loans instead of ongoing General Fund support where possible, and asked DOJ to develop a framework by January 2027 for determining which firearms and ammunition workload should be supported by fee revenue. The Department of Finance largely agreed with the need for SB 704 funding but disagreed with the LAO’s proposed loan approach for the firearms account.