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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, then finally I want to go on the back end because we hear a lot of proposals.
- charge given in the report is funding the removal of it from drinking water and wastewater, and we propose
- I really appreciate the feedback that you have before us, and should we have any proposal, I think this
- I want to specifically say this: this is Not a proposal to permanently close the Stillwater Prison.
- Recognizing this, the governor's proposal includes $44 million in GEO bonds, as well as $9 million in
Bills:
HF3220
Keywords:
school safety, school security, emergency access, law enforcement access, master key box, secure key box, entry device, school grants, education finance, Department of Education, charter schools, school districts, cooperative units, appropriation cancellation, one-time appropriation, school safety plan, emergency preparedness, public safety, school building security
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be on the sixth order of business, consideration of proposed amendments.
- The first bill under consideration for proposed amendment is House Bill 1216. Senator Sorvaag.
- The proposed amendment has been adopted.
- As it was proposed back in 2009 and actually passed, actually on Easter Sunday in 2010.
- The question is on the proposed amendment to Senate Concurrent Resolution 4007.
Summary:
The Senate reconvened and handled several House messages and conference committee appointments before taking up a series of bills. It appointed conference committees on Senate Bill 2265 and House Bills 1454, 1448, and 1524. The chamber also adopted a Senate amendment to House Bill 1216, delaying its effective date for the copay accumulator prescription drug bill to January 1, 2026, with later renewal timing for non-PERS plans.
House Bill 1216 then came up for final passage. Senators debated whether allowing copay accumulator programs to count manufacturer coupons toward deductibles would help patients with expensive drugs or unfairly shift costs to insurers and other policyholders. Supporters said it would help people afford life-saving medications and that the coupon payments go to pharmacies, not insurers; opponents argued it could raise premiums and create perverse incentives for drug pricing. The bill passed 29-18. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 2160, which changes health insurance benefits under the Uniform Group Insurance Program to move from a grandfathered to a non-grandfathered plan, with supporters emphasizing added benefits and flexibility and opponents warning of higher costs and irreversible changes. That bill passed concurrence 33-14 and final passage 39-8.
The Senate next concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 2339, the wildfire mitigation bill, which requires utility mitigation plans to be updated every two years, incorporate national electric standards, and creates a rebuttable presumption of reasonable care if the plan is followed. The bill then passed final passage 46-1. The chamber also adopted conference committee reports and passed House Bill 1460 on adult foster care and monitoring devices, House Bill 1440 on cigar lounge tobacco use, and Senate Bill 2374 on insurance-related provisions including property insurance arbitration, managed repair programs, and surplus lines issues; SB 2374 also added a study on towing and recovery coverage. The session ended with announcements of upcoming conference committee meetings and adjournment until April 22, 2025.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
An oversight hearing to examine Native American education, focusing on Federal programs at the U.S. Department of Education. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I have heard, and I know many of my colleagues have heard, questions and concerns about recent proposals
- The agencies which have been proposed for relocations have also been cut, threatening their ability to
- So what does it mean when the president, by executive order, proposes to dismantle the the education
- So, going back to the original question, what does the proposal do?
- In this case, what he is proposing is no more powerful than a firmly worded tweet.
Keywords:
Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students
Summary:
The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 30, 2025, 9:00AM HST - Day 59
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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floor Any discussion on the proposed floor Any discussion on the proposed floor - The proposed measure will last resort.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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as their budget um in their proposal as their budget um in their proposal as - Um, so I want to go back to the um<02:02:02.400>
proposed um proposed um proposed uh<02:02:05.760 - We're proposing here only premiums.
- Not proposed law. Yes.
- Not proposed law. current law. Correct. Not proposed law. Yes.<03:40:50.560>
Yes.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Floor Amendment number five, proposing >> Floor Amendment number five, proposing
- Um, the current proposal of the Westridge property is in the district that I represent.
- Um the current proposal<00:32:44.000>
of <00:32:44.200>the <00:32:44.440>Westridge - I rise in support. >> Please proceed. crafting the tax proposals and the the crafting the tax proposals
- This bill proposes a >> Thank you.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The required cannabis and fentanyl information is covered by the proposed health standards.
- implementation of the standards proposed implementation of the standards in<00:59:37.040>
2829. - Writing draft three of the proposed Writing draft three of the proposed academic<01:00:48.880>
- All proposed grant projects must be aligned to the Minnesota definition of ethnic studies.
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh and any any we were proposing.
- organizations fully support the proposed organizations fully support the proposed changes<00:53:
- We year um, in reviewing this proposal.
- And then we'd encourage you to adopt the language that MnDOT has proposed, or that is proposed in the
- Whimo has a fairly robust proposal.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (10/22/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So these would be in addition to the language that has already been proposed.
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Um Already been proposed. - Um so I had proposed a very long time.
- So, so what I would propose is >> Um yes.
- That was the other date he proposed. I'll see if that works for you.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care (09/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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cut are facing a potential CMS proposed cut are facing a potential CMS proposed - We don’t know yet what’s going to happen with CMS and our proposed rule.
- We don’t know yet what’s going to happen with CMS and our proposed rule.
- We don’t know yet what’s going to happen with CMS and our proposed rule.
- We don’t know yet what’s going to happen with CMS and our proposed rule.
Summary:
The committee to study long-term managed care met to approve the prior meeting minutes, with a clarification that “OB3” referred to the “one big beautiful bill.” The minutes were then approved. Chair Jim Kofalt outlined the day’s agenda, which included testimony from the Granite State Home Health and Hospice Association, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and later DHHS. He also noted that future meetings were expected soon and that the meetings were being livestreamed on YouTube.
Granite State Home Health and Hospice Association, represented by Kellyanne Totten and Amy Moore, urged inclusive planning and a cautious, phased approach if managed care is considered. They emphasized that home care providers are not uniform, with different licensing and service models, and said any pilot should include varied provider types, rural and southern regions, and agencies of different sizes. They warned that workforce shortages, inflation, and a possible 9% CMS cut to Medicare home health payments could force agencies to reduce service areas or service types. They also said the 2023 Medicaid CFI rate increase has begun to lose its effect. In response to questions, they said the rural health transformation fund may help with planning and telehealth but likely cannot be used directly for rates or recruitment/retention. They also described the New England Home Care Nurse Residency Program, a Department of Labor grant, as a way to bring new registered nurses into home care with added training and school partnerships.
The New Hampshire Association of Counties, through county nursing home administrators Craig Labore and David Ross, revisited the earlier Step Two managed care discussions from 2016-2018. They said prior consultants found the long-term services and supports system was underfunded and needed investment to stabilize providers and expand community-based care. They argued the same concerns remain today and said a managed model would jeopardize the Medicaid quality incentive payment program and, for county nursing homes, the proportionate share payment program. Their testimony was generally opposed to moving forward with managed long-term services and supports without significant additional funding and safeguards.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/26/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and committee members, Senate File 2660 is proposing an appropriation of $750,000 in fiscal year
- And that speaks to the... proposing 150,000 fiscal year 2026 and proposing 150,000 fiscal year 2026 and
- So what the proposal here does is kind of tie in secondary and post-secondary schools and the private
- So what the proposal here does is kind of tie in secondary and post-secondary schools and the private
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in major data centers are being proposed in major data centers are being proposed
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDT-WTL, EDT-AEN, EDT Public Hearings 03-18-2025
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- We stand on our written testimony, but very briefly, we are supportive of the proposed investments in
- Chair, we stand on our testimony, offering comments and some proposals for your consideration.
- And I guess one of the amendments that were being proposed, um, HLA was referencing commercial... what
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um Amendments that were being proposed um Amendments that were being proposed - <00:43:15.359>
it increase on the governor's proposal it increase on the governor's proposal
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and on Water and Land heard testimony on HB 504, a measure relating to environmental stewardship and funding for natural resource protection and restoration. Supporters included multiple state agencies and advocacy groups, such as DLNR, HTA, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resources Legacy Fund, the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Coalition, and others, who said the bill would create dedicated funding for environmental, climate, and cultural resource needs and help address wildfire, flood, coastal storm, and tourism-related impacts. Several witnesses emphasized that Hawaiʻi’s environmental funding gap is large and that visitor contributions should be directed to stewardship and restoration. Some supporters also urged that the measure be applied equitably across all visitor accommodations and related uses, including cruise ship cabins and state rooms, while a few suggested amendments to broaden coverage or create a working group for implementation.
Opposition and concerns focused largely on the bill’s tax structure and legal/administrative issues. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Tax Foundation questioned the reimbursable general obligation bond special fund in part two, suggesting it be converted to a regular special fund or deleted. The Attorney General’s office said part two may violate the single-subject rule in the state constitution and recommended deleting it. The Department of Taxation said the proposed points-and-miles language would be difficult to audit and enforce, and Expedia and others said the proposed tax treatment of loyalty points and certain payment forms would be operationally difficult. Industry witnesses also warned the bill could raise costs in a high-tax destination and asked for more marketing support if the tax is increased. The committee also heard concerns that a new tax on cruise ship cabins could raise federal preemption issues.
The chair noted the testimony count as 23 in support, 179 in opposition, and one with comments. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the hearing ended with questions from senators and agency responses about possible amendments, enforcement, and constitutional concerns.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Cub Groove lofs um and so the proposed Cub Groove lofs um and so the proposed - So the bill mentions a proposed sunset for the credit. What is the rationale behind this?
- So this is the right kind of proposal for us to be considering.
- So this is the right kind of proposal for us to be considering.
- Local Economic Development the proposed Local Economic Development the proposed change<01:03:16.400
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , particularly the tax proposals, are the situation for the U.S. federal debt.
- proposals particular the tax proposals proposals particular the tax proposals are<00:54:24.079><
- And then lastly, what is the plan so we can come before you with our budget proposal?
- Furthermore, we are looking at priority agency partnerships. proposal the key components of the OHA proposal
- <05:27:45.160>
funding accountability we are proposing funding accountability we are proposing
Summary:
The Committee on Finance held its first informational briefing for 2025, beginning with member introductions and then hearing an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Eugene Tian of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Dr. Tian said Hawaii’s economy was in relatively good shape in several areas, especially construction, which he described as at a historical high, with construction employment above 40,000 monthly and building permit values and contracting tax base both up sharply. He also noted real estate sales had rebounded in 2024, the labor market had stabilized with unemployment around 2.9%, and initial unemployment claims were below 2019 levels. At the same time, he highlighted challenges including inflation running above the national rate, a shrinking labor force, lower employment compared with 2023, and continued weakness in visitor spending and arrivals. He said future growth would likely come from health care, professional services, construction, tourism recovery, and diversified sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, creative industries, and technology.
Dr. Tian also discussed Hawaii’s economic structure and recovery, saying the state remains more concentrated in a few industries than the U.S. overall, with government and hospitality making up larger shares of the economy. He said non-tourism sectors had recovered, but tourism-related jobs and output were still below pre-pandemic levels, with Maui and the visitor industry still affected by the wildfire and COVID-19 impacts. He projected tourism and non-agricultural wage and salary jobs would not fully recover until 2027, and said population trends remain a concern because of aging, the likelihood of deaths outpacing births in coming years, and reliance on in-migration. After his presentation, the chair said questions would be taken later and the committee took a short break.
After the break, Dr. Carano of the Hawaii Executive Director’s office presented a second outlook, saying Hawaii’s economy in 2025 looked better than 2024 overall, though he emphasized substantial uncertainty tied to the incoming federal administration. He said possible changes to tariffs, tax policy, immigration, and federal spending could raise inflation and keep interest rates higher than previously expected, which would affect housing, consumer debt, the dollar, and Hawaii’s visitor industry. He noted that U.S. visitors account for roughly three-quarters of visitor spending in the state, making federal policy especially important. He also said deregulation could be a long-term positive but would not likely have much effect in 2025 or 2026. As an additional risk, he pointed to bird flu and its effect on livestock, poultry, and egg prices. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/30/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- budget, the original proposed budget.
- contracts and then we have a proposed contracts and then we have a proposed budget<00:52:48.359>
- you could say say you have that proposed you could say say you have that proposed budget<00:53:58.480
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now budget the original proposed budget now budget the original proposed budget - <01:04:21.119>
at <01:04:21.200>the them that are proposed at the them that are proposed
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This was brought up with some of the projects that were proposing that.
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As projects that were proposing that. - As projects that were proposing that.
- So we proposed a lot of the rest of the bill.
- we proposed that they could consider. we proposed that they could consider.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- then is that um the taxes would Proposal then is that um the taxes would be<00:17:59.080>
imposed - Proposed projects that would benefit from this exemption include modernizing stormwater infrastructure
- proposed projects that would<00:20:46.720>
benefit <00:20:47.120>from <00:20:47.320> - uh put forth listening to our proposal uh put forth by<00:36:09.560>
Senator <00:36:09.960> - Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger's proposal dealing with the cannabis stamp, if you recall that.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is a summary slide of our proposed solution.
- Thank you for the summary of proposed solutions. I'm really grateful for that as well.
- And then we will pretty much go through our bill proposals.
- And at 10:40, Senator Scherer will talk about his 2% tax proposal.
- Senator Scher will talk about his 2% tax proposal.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its fourth meeting, held October 27-28 in Santa Fe, with Representative Duncan moving approval and no opposition. The chair then introduced a panel on the cost of providing medical care in New Mexico, focusing on physician shortages, rising practice costs, and access problems, especially in southern New Mexico and Las Cruces. Panelists included family physicians, a pediatrician, a cardiologist/electrophysiologist, and a community health center medical director, who described their backgrounds and practices before turning to the policy discussion.
The doctors argued that New Mexico is losing physicians because of three main pressures: medical malpractice exposure, gross receipts tax on medical services, and low Medicaid reimbursement. They said malpractice premiums are much higher than in neighboring states, punitive damages and venue shopping increase risk, and the patient compensation fund and attorney fee structure create additional costs. They also described administrative burdens from insurance billing and referrals, the high debt and long training period for physicians, and the effect of corporate medicine and private equity on practice decisions. One panelist emphasized the economic impact of each physician on jobs and local spending, while another noted that shortages force patients into emergency rooms and delay specialty care.
The panel presented a list of proposed solutions: reform punitive damages, limit venue shopping and stacking, restore lifetime medical payments from the patient compensation fund, enact apology protections, cap attorney fees, continue Medicaid funding improvements, and eliminate gross receipts tax on medical and dental services. Committee members generally agreed the presentation was thorough and useful, but several noted that some proposals fall outside this committee’s jurisdiction and would likely need to move through other committees, especially judiciary and tax. Some members supported drafting legislation or working on separate bills, while others urged caution, requested more input from hospitals and economists, and raised concerns about local government revenue impacts from GRT changes. The chair concluded by encouraging members to continue discussions offline and noted that the tax-related issue would be taken up further in the next day’s work.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, proposed amendments to House Bill 1428 were introduced by representatives of Vetter and other
- Speaker, proposed amendments to engrossed House Bill 1440 were introduced by Representative D.
- Without objection, the proposed amendments on the Sixth Order are deemed approved.
- Speaker, proposed amendments to Senate Bill 2224 were introduced by Senators Myrdal and Luick.
- Speaker, proposed amendments to Senate Bill 2276 were introduced by Senator Lewick.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several procedural motions, including suspending House rules for three legislative days and replacing conference committee members on Senate Bill 2282 and SCR 4007. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups from Grafton/Pleasant Valley and Shiloh School. Later, the House agreed to several conference committee reports and moved a number of measures through final passage or final disposition.
House Bill 1428, which would have created a sales tax exemption for clothing sold by thrift stores or nonprofit corporations, drew extensive debate over tax policy, revenue loss, and possible conflicts with streamlined sales tax rules. Supporters argued it would help lower-income shoppers and nonprofit thrift stores, while opponents said it created an unfair advantage and could reduce state and local revenue. The conference report was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on final vote, 37-54. House Bill 1440, relating to cigar lounges, was amended in conference and then passed 75-17. House Bill 1460, concerning adult foster care for private-pay adults, electronic monitoring, and a legislative study, was also adopted and passed overwhelmingly, 91-1.
The House then passed Senate Bill 2224, which revises gaming commission structure and gaming stamp requirements, adds Attorney General enforcement provisions, and includes a $25,000 general fund appropriation, by a vote of 88-0. Senate Bill 2327, which expands uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and appropriates $15 million to it, passed 74-17 after a member was excused from voting due to a personal interest. Senate Bill 2267, creating a regulatory framework for on-site wastewater treatment systems and shifting licensing authority to the Department of Environmental Quality, passed 82-10, and Senate Bill 2276, addressing joint water resource boards for cross-county projects, passed 90-1.
The most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the state employee health plan from grandfathered status to a non-grandfathered ACA-compliant plan and appropriate about $6.6 million for the transition. Supporters said it would give the PERS board more flexibility, expand preventive and other benefits, and potentially slow premium growth without charging employees premiums. Opponents warned it could raise out-of-pocket costs, add mandated benefits, and shift costs to employees, while also arguing the bill had not been adequately studied. After extended debate, the House passed SB 2160 by a vote of 55-37. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 1318, a pesticide labeling bill, and placed it on final passage, but the transcript ends before the final vote on that measure.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/27/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
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that <01:46:02.239 - requirement for a utility to propose requirement for a utility to propose these<02:26:39.439>
- -<02:28:10.399>
rate <02:28:11.040>uh also proposed a multi- rate uh also proposed - So, and all of that you’re proposing here on page three, line five, that everything you’re proposing
- So, and all of that you’re proposing here on page three, line five, that everything you’re proposing