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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Parks and Trails Fund.
- This is the Parks and Trails Fund.
- Uh in of those each of those funds.
- Fund.
- funding for can reconsider the funding for children's<00:35:32.960><c> museums</c><00:35:33.760><c>
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
HI
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Urban and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- /c> and the definition of rural and so and the definition of rural and so [clears throat] [clears throat
- </c> because they like Houston County rural because they like Houston County rural but<00:10:17.600><
- So they consider that to be rural area.
- </c> definition of rural. definition of rural.
- So yeah, consider that to be rural area.
Committee:
House Urban and Rural Development
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires the state treasurer to create the fund and allows additional funding from grants, donations
- It just standardizes the language in the fund to make it conform to other funds in the statutes.
- allocations are made, to be deposited in the new fund.
- allocations are made, to be deposited in the new fund.
- The bill creates a fund.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
bulletproof vests, body armor, peace officers, law enforcement funding, police equipment, officer safety, local police, sheriff's office, municipal police, parish law enforcement, grant fund, special fund, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, criminal justice, protective gear, NIJ standards, USMCA, small agencies, public safety, Act 739
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Berg then asked whether the funding is discretionary or formula funding.
- Representative Berg then asked whether the funding is discretionary or formula funding.
- Representative Berg then asked whether the funding is discretionary or formula funding.
- Representative Berg then asked whether the funding is discretionary or formula funding.
- Representative Berg then asked whether the funding is discretionary or formula funding.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 18th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Not only is it a small or rural town.
- </c><00:49:44.120><c> You</c> trust fund for many, many years. You trust fund for many, many years.
- also be philanthropic funds, and they will be city funds that can be contributed to this.
- , but they're also be philanthropic funds, but they're also be philanthropic funds,<00:51:35.320><c>
- </c><00:51:37.000><c> can</c> funds, and they will be city funds can funds, and they will be city funds
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
machinegun, enhanced sentencing, homicide, manslaughter, assault, public safety, HB404, Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, cosmetology, barbering, makeup artist, makeup application, lash artist, brow artist, lash/brow permit, esthetician, salon licensing, studio licensing, mobile salon, mobile studio
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Shelby County Legislation Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Shelby County Legislation
Bills:
SB334
Committee:
Senate Shelby County Legislation
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Heath and Family Service. (6-3-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- They're looking again, they don't want to fund things that they've already funded.
- They're looking again, they don't want to fund things that they've already funded.
- . funding. funding.
- this fund source.
- </c> funding existing work. funding existing work.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20
CRISP Shared Services 00:01:39
Rural Health Transformation Plan 00:30:55, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services opened its first meeting of the 2026 interim session, took roll, and moved directly into presentations. The main presentation was from Ryan Bramble of Crisp Shared Services, who described the organization’s health information exchange and health data utility model in Kentucky and other states. He emphasized that Crisp is a nonprofit, that data ownership remains with providers, and that governance is local. He also outlined the technical infrastructure, including a master patient index, cloud-based data lake, support for modern standards like FHIR and USCDI as well as older formats, and data quality tools used to normalize and standardize information. Bramble said the model is intended to reduce duplication, lower costs, and support rural providers and future use cases such as reporting, analytics, and AI-enabled decision support.
Members asked how the state can ensure the data is actually used and who should drive priorities for health care improvement. Bramble said Crisp can provide tools, expertise, and examples from other states, but local teams such as KHI and state stakeholders must tailor and lead utilization efforts. In response to questions about ownership and coordination, he stressed that successful HIE governance requires a multistakeholder body that includes hospitals, health plans, government, and other interests, with a unified approach rather than multiple competing directives. He also said the Commonwealth has an opportunity to convene those stakeholders and set clear priorities.
A senator raised concerns that responsibility for Medicaid and broader health policy has become fragmented and suggested a stronger central role for the state, possibly through the Department of Public Health, to coordinate health priorities. Bramble agreed that a single convening authority and multistakeholder governance are important, and noted that local governance should determine what data is shared and how it is used. No votes or formal actions were taken during this portion of the meeting. After Bramble’s presentation and questions, the committee was told that Secretary Stack from the cabinet would testify next on the rural health transformation plan.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're going to go to tab number two, Senate Bill 214, on special district funding by Senator McLean
- Senate Bill 214 is a targeted rural access bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Members, Senate Bill 214 is a targeted rural access bill that puts special districts in rural communities
- and rural areas of opportunity on the same footing as counties and municipalities for certain state
- It would allow independent special districts in those same rural areas to receive that.
Keywords:
special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But from our reading of the bill, under current law, this fund goes away.
- The Commerce Authority and this fund have a litany of issues going back decades.
- Beyond that, specifically with the Competes fund, we see it as essentially a slush fund to hand out grants
- We'd like to see the fund repealed, or at the very least, real statutory guardrails put in place, like
- This continues the fund, but with oversight from the legislature. If we don't do this, it elapses.
Committee:
House International Trade
Keywords:
trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona competes fund, economic development, fund repeal, state finances, state appropriations, Arizona Commerce Authority, job creation, business incentives, commerce authority, public-private partnership, business regulation, Arizona governance, 1182, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Everybody looked at the funding sheet questions on the funding sheets.
- OSF is other state funds.
- The general fund.
- contingency fund.
- day fund, yes.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And specifically for any of those projects that were funded with severance tax bonds, Specifically, for
- And reappropriating those funds, the legislature would still have to make a decision to do that.
- The legislative decision would be to reappropriate those funds.
- I'm aware that in Questa, we've got some interesting projects with the rural co-op.
- With the rural co-op. I'm also aware we have a huge microgrid down south.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- I am from a rural area, and I think that we do drive early in Yuma.
- , just like our state, honestly, is quite the mix of urban and rural.
- Corrections Oversight Fund.
- River litigation fund.
- fund since we're so short on general fund dollars at this moment.
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, traffic laws, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of those at higher risk receive a lung cancer screening, and whereas public support for research funding
- We're doing what we can to build up and improve economic Conditions within our reservation, we have rural
- That's in rural areas. It generates a rippling effect across our reservation that is Unmistakable.
Bills:
HB3976 , HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3066 , HB3904 , HB3644 , HB1687 , HB3920 , SR40
Keywords:
rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 10.4% of those at high risk receive a lung cancer screening, and whereas public support for research funding
- We have rural areas. We have urban areas. All of them have different needs.
- That's in rural areas. It generates a rippling effect across our reservation that is unmistakable.
Bills:
HB3976 , HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3066 , HB3904 , HB3644 , HB1687 , HB3920 , SR40
Keywords:
rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics
Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer. The chamber then recognized several guests and groups, including the Doctor of the Day Dr. Abby Woods, Nurse of the Day Kara de la Pena, and multiple student and community delegations. These included Dominic Matthias of Moore High School for his cross-country accomplishments, Calumet boys baseball and basketball teams for state championships, the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Morris High School’s academic team, the Junior Chamber of Catoosa, Rogers County Leadership Program participants, and Legacy Christian Schools students.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 40, designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week in Oklahoma. The resolution was presented in support of the American Lung Association’s efforts to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early detection, especially given the low screening rate among high-risk Oklahomans. The resolution passed without opposition, and unanimous consent was granted to make all senators co-authors unless they declined.
The chamber also hosted Cherokee Nation Legislative Day. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee leaders spoke about the tribe’s history, sovereignty, and major investments in education, housing, health care, workforce development, and economic growth in Oklahoma. Hoskin emphasized the Cherokee Nation’s partnership with the state and urged support for Medicaid expansion, arguing it helps fund health care services and jobs. Later, Senator Weaver offered a personal privilege statement mourning the death of Trooper Vernon Brake in the line of duty, followed by a moment of silence.
The only other action was an announcement inviting members to a Sportsman’s Caucus reception. With the clerk’s desk clear, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- Funds in the account may only be spent after appropriation, and these funds may only be used for providing
- Funds shall be distributed by the Department of Commerce, and no projects funded using this mechanism
- Funds in the account may only be spent after appropriation, and these funds may only be used for providing
- Funds shall be distributed by the Department of Commerce, and no projects funded using this mechanism
- Funds shall be distributed by the Department of Commerce, and no projects funded using this mechanism
Bills:
SB5845 , SB5916 , SB6102 , SB6071 , SB6103 , SB6159 , SB5877 , SB5967 , SB5904 , SB5915 , SB6025
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
health insurance, health carrier, insurance carrier, prompt pay, timely payment, claims processing, clean claim, remittance advice, provider reimbursement, hospital billing, medical billing, prior authorization, claims denial, interest on late claims, administrative penalty, Washington insurance commissioner, RCW 48, public employees benefits board, school employees benefits board, Medicaid managed care
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So the funding would not come out of our budget.
- This bill aims to get increased funding to our rural child care providers.
- HF 1383 will provide funding to reduce child care costs significantly.
- We have created a life essentials fund.
- There's a base amount of funding, and then there's one-time funding.
Keywords:
child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is a particular bill to get increased funding to our rural child care providers.
- of of investment for Rural providers I of of investment for Rural providers I think<00:24:40.720><c>
- </c> Ada holed and the surrounding rural Ada holed and the surrounding rural communities<00:27:35.200
- </c> they need to like request um uh funds they need to like request um uh funds after<01:04:36.520><
- base there's a funded is funded in the base there's a base<01:24:33.159><c> amount</c><01:24:33.320>
Keywords:
child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 25-after Call of the Chair Mar 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, just for my understanding, can you update us on why the federal government wouldn't be funding
- charged with analyzing gaps and redundancies in early childhood delivery systems, mapping out all funding
- It sets up a revolving fund.
Bills:
HR1038 , HB3263 , HB3127 , HB2997 , HB3115 , HB2123 , HB3587 , HB3028 , HB2035 , HB3369 , HB3620 , HB3621 , HB3622 , HB3624 , HB3175 , HB3173 , HB3178 , HB1979 , HB4476
Keywords:
Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 25 Mar 16th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HR1038 , HB3263 , HB3127 , HB2997 , HB3115 , HB2123 , HB3587 , HB3028 , HB2035 , HB3369 , HB3620 , HB3621 , HB3622 , HB3624 , HB3175 , HB3173 , HB3178 , HB1979 , HB4476
Keywords:
Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition