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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/26/26

Capital Investment

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  • Uh, this area may also include a joint venture of government services with Great Scott Township.
  • of government services with Great<00:03:02.000> Scott<00:03:02.440> Township.
  • Last May of '25, the federal government modified that timeline to 2029.
  • The last section will be done now.
  • really important on that little section really important on that little section that<01:35:09.080
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/23/25

Ways and Means

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  • House File 2783, the omnibus state government budget bill, will be laid over.
  • 2783, the omnibus state government 2783, the omnibus state government budget<00:37:53.839> bill
  • <00:42:38.000> of in state government of in state government of 1.565<00:42:40.359> billion
  • received<00:46:34.720> a government finance committee received a government finance committee
  • Um when um what state government policy.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-20-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Senator Dela Cruz: [not completed in this section]. Senator DeCorte: Here.
  • Senator Dela Cruz: [response not captured in this section]. Senator Elefante: Here.
  • Senator Hashimoto: [response not captured in this section]. Senator Ihara: Present.
  • Senator Kim: [response not captured in this section]. Senator Lamosao: Here. Senator Lee: Excused.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:10 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • But I I'm concerned about governance.
  • The repealer Of section 1061.
  • I would think 0 because it's a government entity, and the government entity is usually does not pay another
  • government entity.
  • America was not made great by the government owning property.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 5th, 2026

Finance

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  • insert 'to provide relative to implementation,' and on page 24, after line 21, insert the following: Section
  • The implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be subject to the Section 7.
  • page 5 Insert, to provide relative to implementation, on page 5 between lines 20 and 21, insert: “Section
  • The implementation of the provisions of this Section shall be subject to the appropriation of funds by
  • Then, on line 21, change Section 2 to Section 3. Change Section 2 to Section 3.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

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  • And it is largely based on the current language of HRS section 269-16.1.
  • Um, and it is largely based on the current language of HRS section 269-16.1.
  • <01:20:48.000> and residential, industrial, government and residential, industrial, government
  • And for the PBR section that's going to come later, same thing? Yes.
  • Moving on to SB 2347 SD1 relating to the residential landlord-tenant code.
Summary: The committee heard several resolutions and one bill focused on energy reliability, utility infrastructure, insurance, tenant rights, and home health licensing. On the energy side, members heard HCR 203/HR 193 on a status update for the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, HCR 204/HR 194 on a comprehensive PUC analysis of cost reduction and risk, and HCR 202/HR 192 creating a legislative task force on future energy pathways. Testimony on the energy measures was generally supportive from the PUC, DCCA’s Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with OHA urging that equity, native Hawaiian impacts, and public trust resources be considered alongside cost savings. The committee also heard HCR 125/HR 117 on coordinating with utilities to address aging utility poles and lines along Farrington Highway and other high-risk corridors; Hawaiian Electric supported the measure, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter Spectrum said much of the work is already underway and questioned whether the resolution was necessary, and committee questioning focused on existing double-pole tracking and the role of DOT and the PUC. The committee then took up HCR 137/HR 129 on timely reimbursement of health care claims under the clean claims statute. The DCCA Insurance Division and the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the measure as drafted, saying it could be read to require payment beyond policy limits and could raise premiums or reduce market participation. United Policyholders supported the measure, arguing it would simply give policyholders more time to collect benefits they already purchased, and clarified that it was not intended to increase coverage beyond policy limits. The committee later amended the resolution to direct the DCCA Insurance Division to prioritize investigation and enforcement of clean claims complaints. In the decision meeting, the committee recommended and adopted passage of HCR 203/HR 193 as is, HCR 204/HR 194 with an amendment removing the eighth whereas clause, HCR 202/HR 192 with an amendment adding a committee representative to the task force, HCR 125/HR 117 as is, and HCR 137/HR 129 with amendments. The committee also heard SB 2960 SC1 on property insurance, which would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to document replacement-cost claims. The Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurers Council opposed it, warning it could force coverage beyond policy limits and increase premiums, while United Policyholders supported it and said it would help disaster survivors recover benefits they already paid for; members questioned whether similar laws in other states had caused premium spikes and clarified that the bill was not intended to exceed policy limits. The committee also heard SB 2347 SD1 on multilingual tenant-rights notices, with OHA, Hawaii Appleseed, and others supporting the bill but urging restoration of language requiring landlords to directly provide the notice at lease signing. Finally, SB 2272 SD1 HD1 on home health licensing drew support from the Department of Health, SHPDA, and the Health Care Association of Hawaii, with the association requesting an effective date amendment; testimony explained that the bill would allow state licensing compliance to be demonstrated through CMS-approved accreditation or certification surveys, potentially reducing duplication and freeing state resources.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • We are in a time frame now that we have a divided government.
  • What would we get from the federal government?
  • get a 90 percent match from the federal government.
  • It's becoming part of how the federal government intends to operate going forward.
  • It's becoming part of how the federal government intends to operate going forward.
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

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  • Over the last few years, the Mexican government has periodically, with little to no notice, closed the
  • The Texas Administrative code uses the word between.
  • With the support of Texas state government and the city of Dallas.
  • It keeps the scurf in the general revenue Fund and exempts it in the government code. OK.
  • And you want to, we want the state to follow what the federal government is doing.
TX
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  • made, whether or not the hospital informed the parent or guardian of the child in question, and any code
  • My office was approached by a member of the Governing Board of LHMAs.
  • the LMHA from serving on the governing board.
  • voting members of the governing board if a sheriff requests it.
  • We are one of 39 community centers authorized under Section 534 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
TX
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  • It will give our state government, it'll give... and parents a better sense of what is happening.
  • There is tremendous interest within the Israeli government. related to the development of ibogaine as
  • the governments that might join in on this later on.
  • Code.
  • The bill amends relevant sections of Texas Health and Safety Code that require standardization. of training
OK
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  • Mister Speaker, I move to amend House Bill 4324, page five, section one.
  • I've talked with several people that deal with ATF and the federal government.
  • plenty of problems with government agencies.
  • OSSAA has no governance over K through 8 schools. Those are...
  • The idea was to repeal only the report sections.
OK
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  • Members, with House Bill 3415, we open title 74, which is government.
  • Government. Representative Strom now moves finally to pass the bill. No debate is seen.
  • We disallow violations of this section.
  • This will allow violators of this section from contracting with the state or its subdivisions.
  • I know we had a conversation earlier that dealt with changing the way we code things.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 4th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
  • And that when any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people
  • So what the House did, there was one other section of this bill.
  • I'll just tell you why we're extending it: it's government lag.
  • President, we, I mean, honestly, it just got started because of government lag.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special family recitation of the Declaration of Independence by Senator Hamilton’s children. The chamber then adopted SR 28, recognizing May as Alpha-Gal Awareness and Prevention Month in Oklahoma and encouraging awareness, prevention, and research on alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition. Senator Seifried also introduced constituents affected by alpha-gal. Later, the Senate heard a gallery introduction from advocates for victims of impaired driving, highlighting the toll of DUI-related crashes in Oklahoma. The Senate then took up several House amendments and final-passage votes on bills. SB 201, clarifying that a teacher pay raise applies to certified classroom teachers, passed 47-0 and was advanced as an emergency. SB 1379, SB 1525, SB 1966, SB 2112, and SB 2170 also passed after adoption of House amendments, with SB 1525 and SB 1379 advanced as emergency measures. SB 1525 raised the threshold for contracting to host a conference from $25,000 to $75,000, and SB 1966 served as the annual omnibus highway, memorial highway, and bridge designation bill. Among the House bills considered, HB 3262 increased the sheriff fee for service of process from $50 to $100 and passed 37-8. HB 3265 allowed a psychologist to make PTSD determinations for the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and passed 47-0. HB 3781, a major insurance modernization bill changing rate-filing procedures for homeowners insurance and expanding the insurance commissioner’s review authority, passed 39-6 after extended debate over transparency, regulation, and market impact. HB 3040 expanded sex-offender loitering restrictions around businesses serving minors and passed 40-4, while HB 3076 authorized alternative teacher certification providers under OEQA oversight and passed 38-6 as an emergency measure. The chamber also passed HB 3369, a deregulation and efficiency bill affecting fire suppression and LP gas inspections, HB 2749, which shifted an intergenerational education program toward a Medicaid state plan amendment, HB 3982 on fleet vehicle titling, HB 3462 creating a shorter residential-only plumbing licensure pathway, HB 3465 extending the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program to 2029, HB 3521 modernizing money transmission law, HB 3796 as an Oklahoma Insurance Department omnibus bill, HB 3800 as a roofing-industry cleanup bill, and HB 4095 modernizing the 211 hotline advisory council. Several of these measures drew debate over regulation, workforce needs, public safety, or fiscal and policy impacts, but all of the listed bills ultimately passed by recorded vote.