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• Um that's my subsidies, right? Um that's my subsidies, right?
• So, for individual health event. So, for individual health event.
• You don't take any subsidies or anything don't take any subsidies or anything don't take any subsidies
• They would not qualify for subsidies. They would not qualify for subsidies.
• If there's an event that occurs that If there's an event that occurs that If there's an event that occurs

Bills: SB 1, HB 500, SB 1, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HB 500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• President. weather related events and floods of weather related events and floods of that<00:35:39.359
• If the period during housing subsidy.
• </c> which the tenant didn't have the subsidy which the tenant didn't have the subsidy is<01:24:40.880
• A tenant that's on a subsidy housing, that subsidy can provide anywhere from 70% to 100% of the rent.
• </c><01:26:44.400><c> can</c> a subsidy housing, that um subsidy can a subsidy housing, that um subsidy

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• AND SUBSIDY WILL DEPEND ON THEIR INCOME.
• ARE INCOME QUALIFIED FOR THE SUBSIDY FOR PLAN YEAR 2026.
• SUBSIDIES. >> Rep.
• IN THE EVENT THE SUBSIDIES AREN'T EXPIRED, DO YOU HAVE, HOW ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO ADJUST THOSE RATES,
• THAT'S SHOWING US THE SUBSIDIES.

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• In the unlikely event that we must abruptly end this hearing due to technical difficulties, the committee
• c><00:02:27.599><c> In</c><00:02:27.760><c> the</c><00:02:27.920><c> unlikely</c><00:02:28.400><c> event
• In the unlikely event live on YouTube.
• In the unlikely event that<00:02:28.800><c> we</c><00:02:29.040><c> must</c><00:02:29.200><c> abruptly
• </c><00:38:40.000><c> or</c> department may issue subsidies or department may issue subsidies or vouchers

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint HHS and LBT meeting opened with accessibility concerns, as several blind attendees arrived after the general public had already been seated. The chair apologized and said future hearings would try to seat blind members earlier. The committee also announced the hearing was being streamed on YouTube, testimony would be limited to one minute, and written testimony was available online. The first bill heard was SB 2281, relating to the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The Department of Health supported transparency for patients but preferred disclosure through provider websites and office signage rather than a new regulatory program. The Hawaii Medical Association and Healthcare Association of Hawaii generally supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about administrative burden and suggested a working group or model policies. Hawaii Pacific Health said it already uses AI for note-taking and patient portal functions and worried that written notice requirements could create too much consumer information. In response, the chair emphasized that patients should be informed when AI is used, especially if it affects diagnosis or consequential decisions, and said AI should not be making medical decisions. The committee later voted to recommend SB 2281 pass with amendments, including narrowing the definition of consequential decisions, removing certain language requested by DOH, adding a two-year implementation period, and setting a far-future defective date for further discussion; both committees adopted the recommendation, with the chair voting aye and the vice chair voting with reservations. The second major bill was SB 2852, a civil rights measure focused on digital access for people with disabilities. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, and the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii all supported the bill, arguing that existing law clearly protects physical access but should also make digital access explicit. Blind testifiers described how accessible technology, such as VoiceOver on iPhones, allows them to participate independently in public processes and warned that inaccessible digital systems can create barriers for thousands of blind residents. One testifier, an attorney with disability-law experience, supported the bill’s intent but said the draft had flaws, including no exceptions for archived materials, no distinction between small and large businesses, and concerns about the timing and choice of accessibility standards; he suggested delegating regulatory authority to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. The bill’s sponsor said he supported DAB’s proposed amendments, and the committee indicated those amendments would address many of the concerns raised. No final vote on SB 2852 was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 2751, which defines compounded prescription drugs for workers’ compensation purposes. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations supported the bill but requested clarifying amendments to keep pharmacists as the primary professionals authorized to compound in licensed pharmacies and to limit any physician compounding authority to the physician’s own patient. Supporters included the Work Injury Medical Association of Hawaii, while Solera Integrated Medical Solutions opposed the measure, arguing the current definition was already broad enough and warning about cost inflation, especially with 503B bulk compounding facilities and physician dispensing. In questioning, members asked about rural access, reimbursement for 503B products, and late testimony suggesting definitions for 503A and 503B facilities, limits on physician dispensing to 30 days post-injury, and pre-approval for non-FDA-approved drugs. DLIR said not every rural community has licensed pharmacists available, that products with a national drug code are reimbursed at 140%, and that 503B facilities raise concerns because they are bulk manufacturers rather than patient-specific compounding operations. The meeting then moved into decision-making on SB 2281; the chair’s pass-with-amendments recommendation was adopted by both committees, with the vice chair voting with reservations.

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• And the ACA subsidies will leave thousands of New Mexicans without coverage or facing unaffordable premiums
• the last legislative session, we did receive sufficient funding to make sure that if these federal subsidies
• We're thankful that the health care authority will backfill the last subsidies for people making up to
• In the event that we do see an increase, we do have a fund balance currently projected at $137 million
• In the event that those subsidies do get extended, we would not provide any additional subsidy beyond

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• </c> economically and historically, subsidies economically and historically, subsidies are<01:20:04.159
• Subsidies distort government can do.
• It's a subsidy subsidy.
• It's a subsidy subsidy.
• It is also odd to hear it referred to as a subsidy.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> seriously, not just about the subsidies seriously, not just about the subsidies and<00:38:47.440
• They pass subsidies to help you pay your higher health insurance premiums.
• pile more subsidies onto a green<01:06:07.080><c> new</c><01:06:07.240><c> scam.
• We do provide ethanol subsidies and requirements of blend where appropriate.
• ethanol subsidies and provide ethanol subsidies and requirements<01:12:59.400><c> of</c><01:12:59.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• transit passes, Benefit from the commute opportunities and supports like transit passes, vanpool subsidies
• And by becoming aware of that through hosting this matching event, they were able to start a program
• You know, we are in an age now where we have a lot of events happening.
• You know, we are in an age now where we have a lot of events happening.
• You know, we're not trying to have a car crash or some sort of event be the emergency.

Summary: The Transportation Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2307 would update the commute trip reduction program by removing the current 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. arrival-time requirement from key definitions, so more employers and shift workers could qualify for CTR benefits. The bill sponsor and several supporters, including Microsoft, transit and transportation nonprofits, local transportation management groups, and city representatives, said the change would modernize the program, improve equity, reduce congestion, and help workers with transportation costs. No one testified in opposition. HB 2374 would distinguish electric-assisted bicycles from higher-powered electric motorcycles, clarify labeling and equipment rules, and direct DOL to convene a work group on enforcement and consumer protection. The sponsor and many supporters, including cities, trail and park organizations, Washington Bikes, and several students, said the bill would address unsafe high-powered vehicles being marketed as e-bikes, especially those used by younger riders, while preserving access to true e-bikes. Some testifiers asked for additional work group members and suggested civil enforcement options for underage riders. HB 2379 would require WSDOT to suspend tolling on facilities that serve as evacuation routes during emergencies such as wildfires or levee breaches. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituents facing evacuation while tolls were still being charged; staff noted the fiscal impact would be indeterminate and could reduce toll revenue during suspensions. After the hearings, the committee took executive action on two bills. It adopted proposed substitute H-2771 for HB 1823, which cleans up Transportation Improvement Board provisions and removes obsolete language while retaining remaining bond authority. It also passed HB 2111, which directs interest earned from toll revenues for the Interstate Bridge project to be credited to that project. Both actions were approved by voice vote, 27-0, with two members excused.

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• Can you talk a little bit about how we're going to continue to move forward on maintaining subsidies
• It is important to, I know, to senators, that that EV subsidy program not be rolled back at the same
• Can you talk a little bit about how we're going to continue to move forward on maintaining subsidies
• It is important to, I know, to senators, that that EV subsidy program not be rolled back at the same
• But again, is there going to be a kind of cross-subsidy where the chargers in Newton and Lexington are

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn. Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits. The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.

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• </c><00:02:46.640><c> bonds,</c> the extra extraordinary events bonds, the extra extraordinary events
• Now, this is only the event that costs.
• there's an extraordinary event.
• there's an extraordinary in the event there's an extraordinary event.<00:27:00.960><c> And</c><00:27
• And having been through that, I event.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• least once every six months, and notify their local Community Care Licensing regional office in the event
• Then the subsidy certifications for these families have to be maintained for the day, hopefully soon,
• Child care subsidies are what make access to care available to many families who would not otherwise
• poverty, and business benefits from child care subsidies.
• families in California receive child care subsidies even though 39% qualify.

Summary: The hearing focused first on how wildfires and other disasters affect child care providers, families, and early education infrastructure. State officials from the Department of Social Services and Department of Education described disaster response and preparedness efforts, including shelter coordination, licensing outreach, emergency waivers, distribution of supplies, and the statewide child care disaster plan. Testimony from providers and advocates emphasized major gaps in recovery funding, insurance coverage, rebuilding support, mental health services, and coordination with local rebuild plans. Several witnesses urged more dedicated disaster-recovery funding for child care facilities and suggested statutory changes, including allowing greater flexibility for rebuilding costs and requiring early childhood programs to be included in local disaster planning. The second panel addressed immigration enforcement and its impact on child care. Advocates from the Children's Partnership, Every Child California, and CHIRLA said enforcement activity is causing families to keep children home, disrupting continuity of care, reducing enrollment, and creating fear and trauma for children and providers. They argued that immigrant and mixed-status families need clearer protections, privacy safeguards, legal support, trauma-informed guidance, and safe-haven policies for child care settings. Speakers also stressed that the child care workforce is heavily immigrant and that recent state laws such as AB 49 and AB 495 will require funding, training, and technical assistance to implement effectively. Public commenters, including child care providers, described personal experiences with fire damage, displacement, permit delays, lost income, and the emotional toll of serving families during crises. Others described how immigration enforcement has made parents afraid to attend events, drop off children, or remain connected to providers. Committee members repeatedly noted that child care is often overlooked in emergencies and asked state officials how child care systems are being integrated into disaster planning and how local and state agencies can better coordinate. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.

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• For me, it wasn't, and I'm sure none of the other commissioners, as it was a one-time event.
• Please invest in subsidies and innovative employer partnerships. Thank you.
• Do not invest in subsidies at sustainable levels.
• The first two are in the Humboldt-Kingwood area and 30% subsidy.
• That the existing subsidy rates are not high enough to actually make their conditions work.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Although the event<00:13:15.120><c> began</c><00:13:15.440><c> mainly</c><00:13:15.680><c> as</c><00:
• 13:15.839><c> a</c><00:13:16.079><c> competition</c><00:13:16.480><c> to</c> event began mainly as a
• competition to event began mainly as a competition to crown<00:13:16.959><c> the</c><00:13:17.120><c>
• In any event, this bill is about regulatory certainty so that we can start mining again in America.
• </c><02:47:38.800><c> and</c> respond to high mortality events and respond to high mortality events and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Chairman, this first is a decrease only from the Child Care Subsidy Program.
• A little history on that. ...from the Child Care Subsidy Program.
• Child care subsidy. A couple other comments I wanted to make.
• about restoring our child care subsidy cuts that I thought I would try.
• I'm happy to, I think, I mean, in that event, point well taken.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• ><00:01:50.799><c> impact</c><00:01:51.200><c> the</c><00:01:51.320><c> state's</c> no unforeseen events
• impact the state's no unforeseen events impact the state's bottom<00:01:52.040><c> line</c><00:01:52.680
• The CO's going around, and, “Oh, don’t forget next week we have this event at school.”
• You have Senate File 1819, which has to do with the special education cross-subsidy bill, which would
• You have Senate File 1819, which has to do with the special education cross-subsidy bill, which would

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We've had money, and we've had tremendous runs and subsidies, and those are going to run out in cities
• Energy or other market shocks, future geopolitical events or wars, or changes to legislation.
• Forecasts are updated, revised, and changed over time as we get better data or as variables and events
• That enrollment will shrink significantly because you won't have as many subsidies, and they will get
• In New Mexico, if there's some assurance that the enrollment won't decline because the subsidies stay

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• Hybrids seem to be selling on their own without the subsidies. That's what your data suggests.
• The subsidies, that's what your data suggest. You take them away and they still sell briskly.
• So we don't need the subsidy there.
• that we have that subsidy on the EVs.
• The level of subsidies and trade-offs are unacceptable.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy heard testimony on several transportation and clean-fuel bills. Supporters of H. 3535 argued for delaying or pausing enforcement of Massachusetts’ zero-emission vehicle sales mandate, saying the current ACC2 timeline is unrealistic given low ZEV sales, limited charging infrastructure, dealer inventory concerns, and potential economic impacts on dealerships, consumers, and tax revenue. Opponents of that approach, including automakers and clean transportation advocates, said the state should stay on course with electrification and that the mandate is necessary to meet climate goals. The committee also heard support for H. 3570/S. 2326 to update vehicle emission standards for municipal and utility fleets, with municipal utility representatives saying current electric truck technology, charging access, and costs make the rules impractical for critical public services. A major portion of the hearing focused on S. 2246, the Freedom to Move Act, which would require MassDOT and regional planning agencies to set vehicle miles traveled reduction goals and align transportation spending with climate targets. Supporters said the bill would better coordinate transportation planning, encourage transit, biking, and walking, and help Massachusetts meet emissions goals while saving money and improving public health. Some committee members raised concerns that the bill could duplicate existing transportation climate mandates and could disadvantage rural residents who must drive long distances; witnesses responded that the bill is meant to add coordination and flexibility, not impose a one-size-fits-all solution. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3448, which would set deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and create programs for private fleet electrification. Advocates said fleet electrification is a practical way to cut emissions, improve air quality, and save money over time, especially for schoolchildren exposed to diesel exhaust. Several witnesses also supported low-carbon fuel standard bills H. 3576 and S. 2251, arguing they would reduce fuel carbon intensity and generate revenue for charging and clean-fuel investments. Others, including a coalition opposed to private jet expansion, objected to the bills’ treatment of sustainable aviation fuel, saying it is not scalable, is expensive, and could create land-use and food-supply tradeoffs. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the hearing excerpt provided.

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• Free Period work firsthand, and I've had the opportunity to help pack products at their volunteer events
• And so when we see this recurring, it's almost an annual event now.
• It's an annual event that, you know, we look forward to spring, we look forward to hearing the birds
• President, over many years, we all collectively worked to reduce the amount of taxpayer subsidy that
• And all of those things have led to increasing taxpayer subsidy year after year after year.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• note the House is not responsible for any bad internet connections on the testifier end, and in the event
• note the House is not responsible for any bad internet connections on the testifier end, and in the event
• note the House is not responsible for any bad internet connections on the testifier end, and in the event
• </c> um if they were to consider uh an event um if they were to consider uh an event like<01:25:15.600
• </c> jurisdiction over that and in the event jurisdiction over that and in the event of<01:28:07.679>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on several energy and environmental bills. On HB 470, relating to noise and leaf blowers, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent to reduce noise pollution but raised concerns about using decibel limits alone and suggested using dBA measurements; testimony also noted the bill would regulate future sales rather than current use, and there were three additional testimonies, two in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised before the committee moved on. The committee then heard HB 742 on transit-oriented development, which would require HCDA to prepare a programmatic EIS for Ewa, Kapalama, and West Oahu improvements. UH supported the bill, HHFDC said it was already preparing a master plan and programmatic EIS for the Ewa area, and HCDA explained that the projects are already underway or completed, including infrastructure work funded by prior appropriations. Supporters said the bill would streamline environmental review and potentially reduce costs for future housing, while HCDA emphasized the work is already in progress. On HB 340, concerning a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process and related cost recovery, DCCA provided comments, the Attorney General suggested changing a deadline to a specific date, and the PUC said it wanted to study the matter further while still meeting the 180-day reporting requirement. Solar and clean energy groups strongly supported the bill as a way to speed interconnection and advance grid-interactive technologies, while Hawaiian Electric supported the goal of more DERs but opposed the process, saying its interconnection performance has improved and that collaboration would be preferable to legislation. Members asked about newer technologies, UL 1741, and ratepayer impacts, and the Consumer Advocate said removing the cost-recovery section would alleviate its concerns. The committee also heard HB 243, requiring PV- and EV-ready new residential construction, which the Hawaii State Energy Office described as a cost-saving no-brainer because installing these features during construction is much cheaper than retrofitting later. The hearing then shifted to HB 350, expanding the water-heater systems that can satisfy building-permit requirements to include heat pump water heaters alongside solar hot water systems. The Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray supported the concept but asked for amendments to align efficiency standards and noted the bill’s removal of a 15-year lifespan limit for solar thermal systems, and Hawaii Solar Energy Association raised questions about how heat pump performance should be measured and whether PV-plus-heat-pump combinations should qualify. Committee members asked about impacts on smaller homes and ADUs, and the discussion remained focused on technical standards and possible amendments; no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• over the GAA to boost LHA operating subsidies.
• over the GAA to boost LHA operating subsidies.
• . 41,000 security events in 2025.
• So, yeah, this is actual security events. Right.
• . 41,000 security events in 2025.

Keywords: 1212, all