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HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have Aloha Care. concept of it. So I'm not clear on the concept of it.
  • Hai with Aloha Care. We stand in Ralia. Hai with Aloha Care.
  • Hawaii Primary Care Association in support. Wala Health Center in support.
  • I'm with the Hawaii Primary Care Association.
  • We did Hawaii Primary Care Association.
Bills: SB3253, SB3154, SB3254
Keywords: conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge
Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard a long series of resolutions focused largely on waste reduction, energy planning, and environmental protection. Early measures included HR 12/HCR 10 on a permanent landfill host benefits program for Honolulu, HCR 148/HCR 157 on a demolition waste reduction working group, and HR 184/HCR 194 on a mattress stewardship program working group. Testimony on these waste-related measures was generally supportive from environmental groups and some individuals, while the Department of Health supported the mattress stewardship proposal. The Department of Health also commented that a proposed study on recyclable/biodegradable/compostable labeling was very broad and would require additional resources to carry out effectively. The committee then took up several energy-related resolutions. HR 192/HCR 202 would create a task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, and HR 194/HCR 204 would ask the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of cost reductions and financial risk. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC offered support or comments on these measures, with environmental and industry groups also submitting testimony. Members questioned the Energy Office and PUC at length about errors in prior analyses, competitive bidding, and whether utility proposals could proceed through waiver processes; the PUC said any proposal would still be reviewed and that it generally prefers competitive bidding, while the Energy Office said some issues were being characterized differently and would follow up on waiver standards. Additional measures addressed data centers, liquefied natural gas, and utility oversight. HR 196/HCR 206 would convene a working group on the impacts of large data centers, and HR 197/HCR 207 would require conditions before the PUC approves LNG-related costs; testimony on LNG was split, with supporters urging caution and opponents arguing LNG should not be pursued. HR 193/HCR 2003 sought a written status update on implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, and HR 191/HCR 201 and HR 33/HCR 33 dealt with sewage and wastewater issues, both drawing support from environmental and community groups. The committee also heard strong support for HR 141/HCR 149 on Red Hill remediation meetings and HR 190/HCR 200 on reassessing military PFAS cleanup decisions; the Board of Water Supply testified in support and described ongoing PFAS testing and concerns beyond Red Hill. The transcript ends as the committee moved into decision-making, with the chair indicating a recommendation to pass HR 12/HCR 10.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Jan 28th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Others include labor and industry funds, disability-related funds, and most recently the WA Cares funds
  • enacted a constitutional amendment that was sent to voters to authorize the state to invest its WA Cares
  • DSHS's job is to care for vulnerable people, not invest assets.
  • They invest WA Cares now. They invest our GET Fund. They invest the DD Endowment Trust Fund.
  • This helps primary care providers call the psychiatrist at either Seattle Children's Hospital or the
Bills: HB2565, HB1607, HB2254, HB2385, HB2531, HB2543
Keywords: investment, gifts, grants, University of Washington, funding, higher education, recycling, waste reduction, environmental policy, sustainability, municipal regulations, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment
Summary: The House Appropriations Committee heard House Bill 2565, which would require the University of Washington to place gifts and endowment funds with the Washington State Investment Board instead of managing them through UW’s own investment office. Staff and the prime sponsor argued the state board could achieve higher returns at lower fees, while UW testified in opposition, saying its investment company is self-sustaining, transparent, and manages funds with different legal and liquidity constraints. No questions were raised during the hearing, and the bill was not advanced at that point. The committee then took up amendments and executive action on several bills. For Third Substitute House Bill 1607 on beverage container recycling and waste reduction, members debated and rejected amendments that would have changed redemption-site locations, redirected unredeemed deposits to the Working Families Tax Credit and litter programs, added accountability requirements for grants, or created a supplemental SNAP benefit. The committee adopted only a technical amendment and then approved the bill on a 17-13 vote. For Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1622 on public employers bargaining over artificial intelligence use, the committee adopted one amendment refining the AI definition and rejected amendments that would have narrowed bargaining triggers further; the bill then passed 19-11. The committee also advanced House Bill 2254 on the Partnership Access Line assessment, House Bill 2385 extending timelines for the Medicaid Access Program after federal changes, House Bill 2531 adjusting a quality assurance fee for ground transportation/ambulance reimbursement, and House Bill 2543 allowing county clerks to raise fees to cover required court-related changes. Each of those bills was reported out with a do pass recommendation after brief discussion and recorded roll-call votes.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:24:37.840><c> and</c> or 94 capacity across Direct Care and or 94 capacity across Direct Care
  • </c> needed for all patients in need of care needed for all patients in need of care and<00:35:31.599
  • </c><00:37:36.520><c> needed</c> to be able to provide the care needed to be able to provide the care
  • We want the staff of the care facility to stay working within the care facility, within Direct Care and
Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037
Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Mar 11th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • For every child in the foster care system, 18 more are in kinship placements.
  • Informal kinship care.
  • for a child when a parent is unable to care for the child safely.
  • Care of, you know, 6 kids and by the grace of God, he's my provision and he's taking care of me and these
  • So I know you talked about the comprehensive care services provider.
Bills: HB 26, HB 140, HB 141, HB 142, HB 215
Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Mar 25th, 2025

Human Services

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Public Hearing - Thu Feb 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Finance

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • care, data analytics, the collection... ...for medically necessary and appropriate care, data analytics
  • And so are they going to deny care? They're not going to deny care.
  • So you mean regular medical care? It is. Okay. You mean regular medical care? Yes.
  • technician. ...care technician.
  • care in our hospitals.
Bills: SB1086, SB1193, SB1318, SB1345, SB1346, SB1451, SB1496, SB1611, SB1630, SB1631, SB1632, SB1672
Keywords: reimbursement, healthcare, laboratory services, noncontracting providers, Arizona health care cost containment, personal identifying information, PII, privacy, confidential records, public records exemption, commercial disclosure, data privacy, licensure, certification, health professions, health care licensing, Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS, emergency medical care technician, EMCT
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee Families and Children (6-19-24) - REUPLOAD

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED: Link added Mar 24th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the long-term care facility advisory board, which needs to be renamed because that's dumb, was also
Bills: HB3329
Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 3329. Before testimony, the committee adopted a proposed committee substitute as the working draft. Representative Osborn explained that the bill was a cleanup measure related to a previously passed sunset bill: a long-term care facility advisory board had mistakenly been restored in the earlier bill and this follow-up would remove it again. He said the bill was needed as a procedural fix and noted that, if another related bill passes, this one would be signed last to avoid conflicts in session law. Members asked why the correction could not simply be handled in the Senate, and Osborn responded that they did not want the larger bill to return for another vote and risk timing problems. There was also discussion about possible conflicts between session laws and the need for a companion bill addressing how such conflicts are handled. After discussion, the committee moved a do pass recommendation. The bill was then approved unanimously by a 7-0 vote, with all members voting aye. The chair announced that HB 3329 would be reported out as do pass and then adjourned the meeting.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • On page 10, line 635, it says CARE Carleton Grant Extensions. The language in the bill is CARE St.
  • As a highly specialized health care system, direct care and treatment cannot operate programs without
  • the senior care continuum.
  • I'm a home care worker. I am testifying on behalf of my union, SCIU Home Care, Minnesota and Iowa.
  • Health Care.
Bills: HF2434
Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • system and Families in need of affordable care for their children and prevents unnecessary foster care
  • Child care.
  • . affordable child care.
  • We were subsidizing child care.
  • Child care is so important.
Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367
Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • work but also into starting a child care family child care business or a center-based business.
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  • We were subsidizing child care.
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Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367
Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • 00:05:14.720><c> out</c><00:05:15.199><c> with</c><00:05:15.440><c> reasonable</c><00:05:15.919><c> care
  • </c><00:05:16.240><c> so</c><00:05:16.479><c> as</c> carried out with reasonable care so as carried out
  • with reasonable care so as to<00:05:16.800><c> protect</c><00:05:17.199><c> any</c><00:05:17.520><c>
Bills: SB95, HB322, SB95, HB322
Keywords: underground facilities, excavation safety, One-Call Notification System, utility protection, public safety, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, pipeline protection, utility management, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, director compensation, municipality, electricity supply, board of directors, postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 4th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Health Care Delivery and Access Act was created during legislative...
  • Hospitals are required to reinvest this funding in health care workforce and quality-of-care initiatives
  • in treatment, workforce, and quality of care.
  • Health care provision to our state. So we'll stand for any questions. So, Mr.
  • Chair, Senator, I'm going to defer to the Secretary of the Health Care Authority. Mr.
Bills: SB101, SB58, SB55
Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 101, which would repeal the July 1, 2030 sunset on the Health Care Delivery and Access Act and make the hospital provider-tax program permanent. The sponsor, the Health Care Authority secretary, and the New Mexico Hospital Association said the program has generated substantial federal Medicaid matching funds and has supported hospital workforce, quality, and infrastructure investments, especially in rural areas. Members asked why the sunset existed originally and whether federal changes under H.R. 1 would phase the program down; the secretary explained the sunset was meant as a review point, but that federal law now prevents creating a new similar program if this one expires. The committee heard support from hospital and business representatives, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 58, as amended, which extends the property tax abatement period for metropolitan redevelopment areas from a fixed seven years to up to 14 years. The sponsor and Albuquerque redevelopment officials said the change would give local governments more flexibility to structure projects based on financial need, while still preserving current tax payments and encouraging redevelopment of blighted or underused areas. Several supporters, including realtors and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, argued the longer window would improve certainty for developers and help spur housing and other reinvestment. Some members raised concerns about lost revenue for schools and whether the tool could be overused, but were told the program applies only in designated redevelopment areas and is intended to leverage future higher assessments. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended 7-0. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 55, which increases New Mexico’s state solar tax credit from 10% to 30% after the federal credit was reduced, and raises the individual cap from $6,000 to $15,000 while keeping the overall annual program cap at $30 million. The sponsor and numerous solar industry, business, and clean-energy advocates said the change is needed to prevent layoffs, stabilize the rooftop solar market, support local jobs, and preserve grid and affordability benefits for customers. Members asked about permitting, certification, consumer protection, and whether battery storage was included; the sponsor said the bill covers rooftop solar only, the credit is refundable, and EMNRD certifies systems before credits are issued. The committee heard broad support, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0 before adjourning.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bill... ...by the agency as reimbursement for the minor's care.
  • Robert Astellos: Family care councils, two things for us.
  • And so strong family care councils are extremely important to us.
  • Emmett Reed, Florida Health Care Association, waving in support.
  • Florida Health Care Association, waving in support.
Bills: S1002, S1016, S1030, S1594, S1630
Keywords: child welfare, substance abuse, neglect, parental rights, drug exposure, Medicaid, disabilities, employment, healthcare access, income eligibility, veteran benefits, minor clients, financial assistance, education services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, aging services, disability assistance, long-term care, Alzheimer's support
Summary: The committee considered several bills affecting children, disability services, aging, recovery residences, and foster youth benefits. SB 1016 codified the working people with disabilities program for Medicaid waiver recipients, with amendments removing automatic enrollment and improving information sharing between agencies; advocates testified that the program helps people with developmental disabilities work while keeping needed care, though they raised implementation and training concerns. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1002, as amended, clarified that evidence of acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect in child welfare cases and allow court intervention and treatment requirements; it was also reported favorably. SB 1594 would preserve veterans’ benefits for foster youth for postsecondary education or aftercare rather than using them as reimbursement to the agency, and it passed favorably. SB 1630 modernized aging and long-term care statutes, expanded emergency service authority, updated oversight of area agencies on aging and guardianship, and permanently established the Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence; after two amendments, it was reported favorably. SB 1030, on recovery residences/substance abuse services, was amended with a substitute that narrowed transfer definitions, sped licensure for existing providers adding levels of care, and limited credentialing entities’ access to resident records; members noted it remained a work in progress, but it was reported favorably. The committee also held confirmation hearings. Robert Astellos, nominated as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, described efforts to reduce the pre-enrollment list, improve transparency and customer service, expand family involvement, and streamline agency processes; multiple advocacy groups appeared in support, and the committee recommended his confirmation. The committee then unanimously recommended confirmation of the appointees on tabs 7 through 10. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • with free or subsidized child care.
  • cannot afford to pay for child care.
  • who regularly care for children or are essential to a licensed child care or family child care center
  • I was thinking, like, why just family care? Family care on that one.
  • I care about you, Chair West, and I care about what your family went through and all the families that
Bills: HF2436
Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Relative Foster Care Payments, again, it's a no-cost item that puts kinship care into part of the program
  • There are ways we can ensure children are safe and well cared for in high-quality child care environments
  • Child care environments.
  • child care is in the personal home of the provider.
  • centers. burden on my care centers.
Bills: HF2436
Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Feb 16th, 2026 at 09:04 am

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Carrie Armijo, I'm the Cabinet Secretary of the Health Care Authority.
  • investments in treatment, workforce, and quality of care.
  • level of health care for all New Mexico residents.
  • In order to provide that comprehensive level of health care.
  • We need to address the shortage of health care providers in New Mexico.
Bills: SB101, SB21, HM52, HB132, SB14, SB20
Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • cardiac unit at Saint Anthony's, where she's responsible for helping patients transition from intensive care
  • I'm grateful for the care she provides our community, and please join me in welcoming her to the Senate
  • when we're notifying law enforcement, that maybe that step is too soon if OMMA has not actually taken care
  • This was formed several years ago specifically to develop the form that would be used so that memory care
  • of like a truth in advertising a form that would actually disclose to people exactly what type of care
Bills: SB1238, SB1277, SB1304, SB1378, SB1423, SB1484, SB1501, SR32, SB1502, SB1721, SB1735, SB1832, SB1847, SB1859, SB1876, SB2170, SB2182
Keywords: domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation, intimate partner violence, family or household member, repeat offender, felony enhancement, Class B5 felony, stalking, batterers intervention program, court-ordered treatment, protective order, presence of a child, pregnant victim, great bodily injury, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, sex offender registration