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AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 16th, 2026

ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also have an organized care model called the PASS program.
  • So the UPL program, or the upper payment limit program, was established by federal statute to be used
  • The upper payment limit program, or access payment program, is limited to the private hospitals currently
  • Our PAS program is a 1915(c) waiver. We have 1115 waivers for the expansion program.
  • Where are the hospitals in our state at implementing these technologies and bringing these technologies
Summary: The subcommittee met to review Department of Human Services hospital payments in Arkansas Medicaid, with DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Deputy Secretary Misty Eubanks presenting first, followed by Arkansas Hospital Association Executive Vice President Jody Ann Tritt and a brief comment from Arkansas Children’s. DHS outlined the main hospital payment streams: fee-for-service per diem payments, upper payment limit (UPL) supplemental payments, cost settlements, and smaller payments such as graduate medical education and disproportionate share hospital funds. Members asked for plain-language explanations of cost settlements, why per diem rates vary by hospital type, and why UPL applies to private hospitals. DHS said cost settlements and UPL are mechanisms to help offset Medicaid underpayment, with SFY 2025 hospital payments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars and no general revenue used for supplemental payments beyond the state share funded through hospital assessments and related financing structures. Committee members focused heavily on whether Arkansas hospitals are adequately reimbursed and why rural hospitals struggle. Tritt explained that critical access hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, PPS hospitals, and specialty hospitals operate under different federal and state rules, and said lower per diem rates for some facilities help with cash flow and later cost settlement adjustments. She said Arkansas hospitals are under financial strain, citing a negative patient services margin statewide and noting that Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers all contribute to the problem. She also said the association had just authorized a statewide survey of hospital finances and costs, which she expected would take about a year to complete. A major theme was commercial insurance reimbursement. Tritt argued Arkansas hospitals are paid far less than hospitals in neighboring states even though premiums are similar, and said administrative burdens, prior authorizations, and denials add to the problem. She said hospitals receive about 52 to 53 cents on the dollar for Medicaid costs without UPL and about 78 cents with UPL, still below cost. Members also discussed Medicare wage index issues, Medicare Advantage, and whether hospitals could use technology or alternative arrangements to improve finances. No votes were taken on the hospital presentation. At the end of the meeting, DHS provided a brief update on Living Choices and assisted living reimbursement. Officials said one assisted living facility, Pillars of the Community in Crossett, had announced closure, with nine waiver clients being transitioned to other settings. DHS said the current cost reporting period was underway and that a new rate study could be ready for review before the end of the fiscal year if reports were submitted on time. Members also asked about the broader waiver plan, and DHS said the next waiver iteration would likely be brought back to the committee in the summer.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You have to restart this program.
  • President Trump is actively programs.
  • Stop... tearing this program away from American tearing this program away from American uh<03:28:25.279
  • , means fewer after school programs, means fewer after school programs, outdated<05:53:04.798>
  • <06:06:15.600> We emissions control technology. We emissions control technology.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 24th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's also a 9% program, just 4%, 9%. We mostly do 4% deals.
  • Our focus is the private activity bond and 4% tax credit program.
  • We're always learning more because our bad guys are so far ahead of us, especially in technology.
  • You mentioned technology as being a key element to being regarding crypto ATMs.
  • It's a financial technology product. It's important to show there are multiple fees.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • programs.
  • We did not end up including appendices of all the required programs for every program.
  • programming.
  • They have a sliding scale in terms of tuition but their program is not a free program.
  • These are state programs.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT-GVO, LBT, LBT Public Hearings 02-11-2026

Labor and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an extension of a program that we do have now, the transportation benefit program.
  • There are elements that we we program.
  • <00:47:52.079> that's Honolulu already has a program that's Honolulu already has a program
  • <00:50:56.559> retirees 5-year pilot program allowing retirees 5-year pilot program allowing
  • Labor and Technology agenda.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees heard testimony on several personnel and employment bills. SB 2119 would require the state or counties to reimburse public officers and employees for approved work-related travel costs within 30 days; testifiers from the State Procurement Office, UPW, HGA, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and others supported the measure, citing delayed reimbursements. SB 3131 would update state position titles by changing “private secretary” to “executive assistant” and “secretary” to “administrative assistant” where applicable, and it drew support from DEED and comments from the State Librarian. SB 3069 would permanently exempt a limited number of specialized positions in DAGS Public Works and the Comptroller’s office from civil service; DAGS, HCDA, and DEED supported it, while UPW opposed it. Committee members questioned whether the exemption should be narrower and whether the positions should be consultants or actual employees, and DAGS said the roles were narrowly tailored, highly specialized, and intended to help manage complex projects such as Aloha Stadium, the convention center, and other major redevelopment work. The committee then heard SB 3180, which would repeal the limit on temporary employment in a single position for two 89-day terms. Testimony included support from the Procurement Office, DOE, DHRD, the State Librarian in opposition, UPW written comments, HGA, the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii, and others. Discussion focused on whether the bill was needed to address abuse of repeated 89-day hires and whether it would affect recruitment and career pathways. Finally, SB 2137 would allow departments, divisions, and agencies to assume hiring and recruitment functions from DHRD under certain conditions. DHRD opposed the bill, saying existing law already allows delegation and that agency-level recruitment often lacks the expertise and staffing to do the work; UHPA supported it, and UPW submitted written support. In questioning, DHRD said it had reduced backlog and was now current on screening, while also offering programs like Operation Hire Hawaii for faster agency-led recruitment.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know that there's a program capable of doing that.
  • The technology works. Go ahead, sir.
  • changes in this technology for this tool.
  • Both the Seaside program as well as another program that I'm involved in in Beverly, Mass., use Dynamic
  • Like those other programs, this bill would require the mattress industry to develop and run the program
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA. A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries. Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 5th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and perhaps in regards to the technology and perhaps in regards to the technology and there may be new
  • that's out there if it technology that's out there if it technology that's out there if it conforms
  • like used their monies for a program like used their monies for a program like this already it's not
  • so whether it be a about this technology so whether it be a about this technology so whether it be a
  • they were at the time I think program they were at the time I think program they were at the time I
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The biggest programs they run are the federal energy assistance program and the federal weatherization
  • 00:06:46.160> assistance<00:06:46.639> program the federal energy assistance program the
  • like the Xcel PowerOn program, Minnesota's CARE program, CenterPoint's Gas Affordability Program, and
  • like the Xcel PowerOn program, Minnesota's CARE program, CenterPoint's Gas Affordability Program, and
  • program, Centerpoint's Gas Affordability program, Centerpoint's Gas Affordability Program,<01:19
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 24th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's also a 9% program; there's 4%... 9%, we mostly do 4% deals.
  • Our focus is the private activity bond and 4% tax credit program.
  • I think they spend anywhere between $5 to $20 million on marketing for the bond programs.
  • You mentioned technology as being a key element to being able to...
  • I mean, what are you hearing in terms of what the technology is?
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 7th, 2026 at 09:06 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have solar technologies.
  • The technology has risen to the occasion where we know, and it'll keep getting better, I think, the technology
  • The technology has risen to the occasion where we know, and it'll keep getting better, I think, the technology
  • And I believe, I mean, I support technology.
  • Again, I don't, I don't, I'm not opposed to the technologies.
Keywords: 996, all
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • So if they were to receive federal grant programs, it's used in conjunction with the UAS program.
  • So does that, if I could continue, expand outside of the UAS program? Other programs also?
  • No, the grant programs. So you presented a report regarding our grant program?
  • Programs, the ability to understand program needs, and set funding priorities that align with overall
  • First is driving alignment of programs, technology, communications, and process across the workforce
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Budget Section’s Commerce and Legal Services Division met to review the Department of Commerce base budget for the 2027-29 biennium and to receive an update on Commerce programs. Legislative Council staff first walked the committee through the “blue sheet” base budget summary, explaining the major line items, the large share of federal grant authority in Commerce’s budget, and the continuing appropriations that support several Commerce funds. Members asked how grant funding is coordinated across agencies, and staff said collaboration varies by program but is strong in areas like UAS and LIHEAP. Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken then presented on current activities, focusing heavily on grant administration, transparency, and economic development programs. Members questioned how grant applicants are selected, whether Commerce tracks applications and return on investment, and how long grant awards take to reach recipients. The commissioner said Commerce uses scoring criteria, outside reviewers, a minimum 30-day application window, and typically completes awards within two to three months. A lengthy exchange followed over whether Commerce should open some grants only to intended recipients versus running competitive application processes; Commerce said it follows best-practice grantmaking and that its attorney in the Attorney General’s office approved that approach. Commerce also highlighted the North Dakota Development Fund, citing long-term investment and job creation results, examples such as Red Trail Energy, Packet Digital, Valiance, Corvent Medical, child care loans, and the Automate ND program. Members asked about acceptable failures, lessons learned, regional economic development coordination, and the expansion of the fund into non-primary sectors. Workforce Director Katie Ralston Howell then outlined a statewide workforce ecosystem review, a new governor’s workforce sub-cabinet, and three task forces focused on simplifying entry, warm handoffs, and data integration. She discussed the in-demand occupations list, Workforce Pell, apprenticeships, and efforts to better connect students with employers and higher education. Commerce also briefly reviewed housing programs and a new housing sub-cabinet. No votes were taken; the committee simply received testimony, asked questions, and adjourned after setting up the next meeting to hear the Attorney General budget in June.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 4th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • RESEARCH AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE OFFERING A NEW HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF FLORIDA CITRUS.
  • FOR EXAMPLE, THE LONG-RANGE PROGRAM PLANS SUBMITTED BY STATE AGENCIES HAVE BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 2000.
  • ANOTHER AREA THAT WE KNOW STATE GOVERNMENT CAN IMPROVE IS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT).
  • TECHNOLOGY IS A REAL PROBLEM FOR GOVERNMENT AT EVERY LEVEL, JUST LIKE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
  • IN MY SECTOR OF THE LEGISLATURE, WE HAVE TRIED TO MANAGE IT FROM THE AGENCY FOR STATE TECHNOLOGY TO..
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-TRS, EDT-AEN, AEN DEFER, AEN Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Program.
  • <00:42:48.400> We're Ocean Professionals Program. We're Ocean Professionals Program.
  • . programs. programs.
  • program within ADAB. program within ADAB.
  • stewardship pilot program within DAB. stewardship pilot program within DAB.
Bills: SB2709, SB3154
Summary: The hearing began with SB 2709, which would require the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to enforce the Okami arrival program and strengthen quarantine enforcement for plants, non-domestic animals, and microorganisms. The Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council supported the bill, as did DAB, saying it would improve biosecurity and make some provisions mandatory rather than optional. Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines supported the goal but raised concerns about language changing inspections from “may” to “shall” for aircraft, warning of possible federal preemption and operational conflicts unless the bill is clarified to align with federal aviation safety, security, and operational requirements. Committee members questioned DAB about inspection timing, scope, and compliance; DAB said the measure is intended to increase enforcement, improve form completion rates toward a 90% goal, and expand beyond airlines to other entry modes, while also noting plans to restore detector dog use and improve software/AI tools for processing forms. Decision-making on SB 2709 was deferred to February 17 at 3:02 p.m. in Room CR229. The committees then took up SB 3154, an administration measure authorizing the Department of Transportation to assume certain National Environmental Policy Act responsibilities for highway, rail, public transportation, and multimodal projects, with the aim of streamlining environmental review. DOT supported the bill and explained that it would allow the department to work directly with federal resource agencies such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife and SHPO rather than routing everything through federal highways. After brief discussion, the Committee on Transportation voted to pass SB 3154 with technical amendments, and the AEN committee followed with the same recommendation; the measure was adopted with five votes in favor. A later portion of the transcript shifted to SB 2374 on the blue economy. DBED said it supported the concept but noted that it already sits on many working groups and would need resources if a new working group is created. DBED suggested the committee could instead request research through a letter or memo, and said agencies including ADC, HTDC, and Agriculture had already begun internal discussions. Testimony in support came from IMUA Alliance, Hawaii Food Policy, and others, emphasizing the potential for blue economy ventures to support survivors, align with climate and cultural goals, and create economic opportunity. No final vote on SB 2374 appears in the excerpt.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • These programs... ...or one that they absolutely must make, like for a sibling's wedding.
  • These programs are a win-win for consumers, airlines, and the economy.
  • travel perks, but the cost of those programs is borne by the small business owner.
  • Technology has changed. Finances have changed. Many of you have laptops on your desk.
  • These programs are a tool that card issuers use to win cardholder business.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The commission met for its second hearing to study the future of credit card payments and sales transactions and their impacts on small businesses. Members heard extensive testimony from credit unions, retailers, restaurants, and payment-industry representatives on interchange fees, processing fees, fraud, chargebacks, rewards programs, and the ability of businesses to pass fees on to customers. Several witnesses argued that swipe fees have risen sharply, are especially burdensome for restaurants and other small businesses, and are charged on taxes and tips that are merely pass-through amounts. They urged state action to prohibit fees on tax and tip portions, improve transparency, and allow surcharging or convenience fees, while opponents warned that state regulation could reduce fraud protections, increase compliance costs, and threaten consumer rewards programs. Business owners and trade groups described thin margins, rising costs, and the difficulty of understanding merchant statements or negotiating with processors. Restaurant witnesses said card-not-present and online transactions create the greatest fraud and chargeback risk, with money often removed immediately from merchants’ accounts and disputes rarely resolved in their favor. Retail witnesses gave examples of rising effective rates, higher fees on rewards cards, and the burden of processing fees on low-value transactions. A representative from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and others said restaurants are effectively paying fees on meals tax and gratuities, which they argued should not be subject to interchange charges. On the other side, the Cooperative Credit Union Association said interchange revenue helps credit unions fund fraud prevention, rapid card replacement, and member protections, and warned that state limits on interchange could weaken those safeguards and lead to higher consumer costs or reduced services. Airlines for America testified that airline credit card rewards are popular, support travel and jobs in Massachusetts, and could be harmed by interchange reform. The National Restaurant Association and a payments-policy attorney countered that interchange fees are set by card networks rather than competitive markets, that banks remain highly profitable even with rewards, and that states can act after recent court decisions. No votes were taken; the hearing consisted of testimony and questions from commissioners.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 15, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jesuit beat a program with moment.
  • This bill creates a grant program to make these programs accessible to departments of all sizes, rural
  • > to<00:46:33.839> departments these programs accessible to departments these programs
  • , and Shop with a Cop programs.
  • He was also a town board programs.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • WE'VE ONLY HAD THIS PROGRAM UP AND RUNNING TWO MONTHS NOW.
  • BILLION THIS IS THE CAPACITY PROGRAM, NOT ALL-ENCOMPASSING.
  • THIS IS THE CAPACITY PROGRAM SO 5.4 IS GOING TO CAPACITY.
  • THAT ALLOWS US TO FOCUS ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AS A STANDALONE PROGRAM.
  • WE WANT TO REINSTATE INMATE LABOR AS A TRAINING PROGRAM.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Workforce Development Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have an existing program, the support services grant program.
  • , the Minnesota youth program and the youth at work programs.
  • program that was discussed on Tuesday. program that was discussed on Tuesday.
  • the support services grant program. the support services grant program.
  • program and the youth at work programs. program and the youth at work programs.
Bills: HF3732
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 25 (2-11-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our students should have more access to pathways and programs that provide firsthand experiences with
  • Our students should have more access to pathways and programs that provide firsthand experiences with
  • Our students should have more access to pathways and programs that provide firsthand experiences with
  • And to Small Business Information and Technology, House Bill 559.
  • information technology, House Bill 559. information technology, House Bill 559.
Summary: The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 94 members present. The chamber excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications, and received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 136 and 183 and requested concurrence. The journal was approved, and several bills were reported for second reading, including measures on vehicle wheels, proactive post-secondary admission, choking prevention in schools, state parks, background checks, public post-secondary employment, tuition waivers, veterans benefits, and a resolution urging a federal accreditation pathway for veterans-benefits assistance companies. Committee reports advanced a number of bills, including measures on privacy protection, theft by deception, social work, licensed occupations, members of the bar, and alternative high school diplomas. The House then adopted House Joint Resolution 25, which declares Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directs agencies to coordinate pilot studies and partnerships around nutrition, public health, and Kentucky-grown products; the resolution passed 95-0. The chamber also passed House Bill 66, as amended, on video teleconference meetings for agencies and boards. The bill requires posting board member contact information, permits video-only meetings for informational or routine matters, requires a physical quorum for final actions on law, regulation, taxation, and large grants, and allows agencies to set their own video-meeting procedures; it passed 95-0 after adoption of a committee substitute, floor amendment, and title amendment. House Bill 305, the grand jury service bill renamed the Crystal Rogers Act, was amended by committee substitute and floor amendment after a successful motion to suspend the rules for a technical correction. The bill strengthens grand jury confidentiality rules, prohibits knowing recording or disclosure by those present, and extends the statute of limitations for violations; supporters cited the Crystal Rogers case as the reason for closing a gap in the law. It passed 93-0. House Bill 432 on local purchasing also passed, 82-7, after committee substitute changes clarified the 75% threshold for used vehicles and equipment and updated rules for noncompetitive purchasing and local government flexibility. The House then passed House Bill 313, reducing the notice period for city utility franchise agreements from 18 months to 6 months, by a vote of 93-0, and House Bill 44, which creates a robotics program trust fund and grant program for grades 7-12 to support STEM and workforce training, by a vote of 91-0. The session concluded with motions and announcements, including the bringing up of House Resolution 60 from committee and a resolution recognizing February 11, 2026 as Recovery Advocacy Day in Kentucky, with remarks on overdose deaths, recovery efforts, and the importance of prevention and services. Members also announced upcoming receptions and meetings, and one bill, House Bill 372, was withdrawn.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Voluntary Water Conservation Program, Voluntary Water Conservation Program, respectfully<00:01:58.560
  • , opportunity to complete the program, opportunity to complete the program, come<00:19:01.600>
  • known for their large animal programs. known for their large animal programs.
  • with the large program.
  • with the large program.
Keywords: 916, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 2, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • , disaster relief, defense technology, pharma, and health services.
  • It's a new application of old technology.
  • It's pretty amazing technology right now.
  • Like I said, I've seen this technology. It was in Apopka.
  • So you have the latest and best technology. I don't care who makes it.