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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- out<00:08:45.600>
of <00:08:45.680>the <00:08:45.760>workforce, parents forced - out of the workforce, parents forced out of the workforce, children<00:08:47.640>
pushed <00:08 - Far too many dedicated people are forced out of education entirely due to this unsustainable system.
- Far too many dedicated people are forced Far too many dedicated people are forced out<00:51:14.840
- units forced their school districts<01:03:54.920>
to <01:03:55.000>go <01:03:55.120>
Bills:
HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188
Keywords:
surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Audit Commission 1/29/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- participation is not required task force participation is not required by<00:36:39.680>
law. - They cannot force a county to comply with something that they recommend that they do.
- <01:02:34.000>
a recommendations they cannot force a recommendations they cannot force a county - <01:16:19.040>
and within these different task forces and within these different task forces - and in these policymaking groups forces and in these policymaking groups because<01:16:37.040>
it
Summary:
The Legislative Audit Commission heard a presentation from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on its evaluation of the Office of Ombuds for Families (OBFF). Auditors said the office remains important because of Minnesota’s long history of racial disparities in the child protection system, but they found major problems with how OBFF is operating. The report said OBFF’s statutory duties are very broad compared with its small staff and budget, and that the ombuds persons are not carrying out all required duties while spending substantial time on activities not required by law. Auditors also said the office’s recent impact is unclear and that its complaint-handling work has significant deficiencies, including poor documentation, limited data, few policies, inconsistent handling, and failure to follow best practices.
The presentation also focused on oversight and accountability. Auditors said OBFF’s three community boards, which are supposed to appoint and oversee the ombuds persons, have not provided adequate oversight: meeting requirements were often not met, attendance was low, and there was little evidence the boards were fulfilling their statutory duties. The auditors further said OBFF’s unusual structure, with no single designated leader and shared authority among the three ombuds persons, creates unclear lines of accountability. Their recommendations included revising OBFF’s statutory duties to better match legislative goals and resources, improving complaint-handling practices, strengthening board oversight, and establishing a single leadership position for the office.
Members asked follow-up questions about racial disproportionality in out-of-home care, spending on nonrequired activities, and whether the ombuds persons met statutory qualification requirements. Auditors referred members to the report for more detailed data, said the office does not track expenditures by function, and noted that while the ombuds persons have relevant professional backgrounds, the evaluation raised concerns about whether they are meeting their duties as expected. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (10-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon with the Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force.
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and <00:32:28.640>those <00:32:28.960>watching for our task force - and those watching for our task force and those watching for<00:32:29.440>
anything <00:32:29.679 - and food is medicine the MAHA task force and food is medicine for<00:52:44.720>
implementation <01:01:52.400>- ,
but Kentucky uh with our task force, but Kentucky uh with our task force,
Summary:
The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” efforts. Chair Funky Fromm opened by describing a recent foot injury from a road hazard and used it to emphasize the importance of infrastructure, nutrition, sleep, and activity as part of a broader wellness culture. The main witnesses were Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, Holly Harris of Appalachian Regional Health Care (ARH), and Jim Muser of the Kentucky Hospital Association.
Shell and Harris described a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and hospitals such as ARH to connect local farmers with hospital cafeterias, farmers markets, CSA-style subscription food boxes, and medically tailored meals. Harris said ARH serves a large region with 14 hospitals, more than 95 clinics, about 6,700 employees, and 1,300 medical staff, and that the system began by improving employee food options because hospital workers often have limited access to healthy meals during shifts. They reported examples such as a local-protein burger, parking-lot farmers markets, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and plans for container gardens at some hospitals.
The witnesses said the program is intended to improve health outcomes, reduce readmissions, support chronic disease management, and also increase rural prosperity by expanding demand for Kentucky farm products. Shell said more than 40 hospitals had already been onboarded into the food-is-medicine program, with measurable outcomes being studied through pilots such as one at Russell County Hospital. He also noted that some systems, including CHI St. Joseph Health, Taylor Regional, and UK King’s Daughters, have formally embedded food-as-medicine goals into strategic plans.
Members and witnesses also discussed barriers, especially the lack of reimbursement, fragmented short-term funding, and regulatory or purchasing hurdles that make it difficult for small farmers to participate. Shell said the goal is to make the model scalable and easier for hospitals and farmers to navigate, while Harris emphasized that ARH has been funding its efforts without reimbursement because of its mission. No votes or formal policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/6/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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themselves other bucket trying to force themselves other bucket trying to force - This isn't doing us well to get to those issues because in a couple weeks here we're going to be forced
- to work together um and it's forced to work together um and it's really<00:36:13.960>
going <00 - Um, and they said forcing transgendered children to play on teams according to their sex assigned at
- transgendered children to play forcing transgendered children to play on<00:55:40.720>
teams <
Bills:
HF1233
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They are frequently forced to pay for apartments where they cannot provide services while they wait for
- They are frequently forced to pay for apartments where they cannot provide services while they wait for
- They are frequently forced to pay for apartments where they cannot provide services while they wait for
- They are frequently forced to pay for apartments where they cannot provide services while they wait for
- to choose an alternative and was forced to choose an alternative not<00:15:10.720>
person- <00
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/28/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Does that sound like a market force? That's really far from market forces.
- Does that sound like a market force? That's really far from market forces.
- Does that sound like a market force? That's really far from market forces.
- Does that sound like a market force? That's really far from market forces.
- Does that sound like a market force? That's really far from market forces.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/24/2025)
State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- name is Kevin Grady 25y year Air Force name is Kevin Grady 25y year Air Force veteran<01:04:03.480
- an attack by uh Israeli military forces an attack by uh Israeli military forces this<01:10:03.120
- <04:07:58.439>
of <04:07:58.760>hate jihadist forces of hate jihadist forces of hate - <04:09:41.479>
to the previous government are forced to the previous government are forced - You know, they're fighting with the Border Security Force of India.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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innovation and was a personnel force innovation and was a personnel force innovation - Forces. Forces.
- force force for<03:52:02.000>
terrorism <03:52:02.840>around <03:52:03.240>the < - Sometimes you must use military force.
- landscape shaped by both natural forces landscape shaped by both natural forces and<05:47:01.760
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- economic stress, and it's better when people sit down and talk about their debt rather than when they're forced
- about their debt rather than when about their debt rather than when they're<00:07:56.200>
forced - <00:07:57.680>
Um <00:07:58.200>right they're forced into bankruptcy. - Um right they're forced into bankruptcy.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capping Property Taxes to Increase Affordability – Senator Michael Kreun Mar 13th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- so much effort into finding your home, into getting your house, and the thought of property taxes forcing
- thought of your house, and and the thought of property<00:03:35.840>
taxes <00:03:36.239>forcing - you<00:03:36.879>
to <00:03:37.040>leave <00:03:37.360>is property taxes forcing - you to leave is property taxes forcing you to leave is is<00:03:38.000>
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Summary:
The discussion focused on Minnesota affordability pressures, especially rising property taxes, gas, and grocery costs. Senator Michael Kreun said property taxes rose by nearly $1 billion statewide in the last year, about 7%, and argued that many constituents are worried about being able to stay in their homes. He attributed much of the increase to unfunded state mandates on cities and counties and said mandate relief should be part of the solution.
Kreun described a bill that would cap city and county property tax growth at the rate of inflation, with an additional allowance tied to population growth. Under his example, if inflation were 3% and a city grew, property taxes could rise 3.5%; anything above that would require voter approval through a referendum. He said the proposal would not apply to school districts, which already have a separate cap. He also mentioned other relief ideas, including increasing the disabled veterans property tax exemption and allowing seniors to defer property tax increases until they sell their homes.
Kreun said the proposal has been mostly well received by constituents and homeowners, while local governments are concerned about losing revenue if state mandates continue. He said relief could begin as soon as the next property tax statement if the bill passes this year. He also noted broader affordability ideas in his caucus, including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime and reducing tab fees, but said he was not aware of current bipartisan efforts on property taxes specifically and remained open to working across the aisle on affordability measures.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Force to understand how the money flows, how response times are, what the needs are immediately, what
- Time, the exec wants to create a task force in this. It adds transparency.
- And what the bill did previously was kind of in the task force will work out.
- The task force will do that. And So that's the amendment, Representative Harlan.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas, together, Phoenix Ballet and Master Ballet Academy have become a powerful force in shaping
- the next generation of elite dancers, many of whom... ...a powerful force in shaping the next generation
- Together, they have become a powerful force in shaping... And performance.
- Together, they have become a powerful force in shaping the next generation of elite dancers, many of
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the doctor of the day and numerous guests, including visitors for Lunar New Year, Arizona Statehood Day, school groups, local officials, and community leaders. A proclamation was read honoring Phoenix Ballet and National Ballet Day, and Representative Gress spoke in support of the recognition. The chamber also received committee and membership announcements, including temporary committee substitutions and several bills being re-referred or withdrawn to other committees.
On third reading, HB 2190, which would have added Article 5 to Title 32 relating to the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, failed after debate over whether it improperly authorized rulemaking; it was defeated 20-38 with two not voting. The House then took up HB 2206, relating to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administration, and HB 2396, another SNAP-related bill focused on restricting certain purchases. Members debated the bills at length, with opponents arguing they would burden low-income families, worsen food access in desert areas, and limit personal choice, while supporters said the state should encourage healthier purchases and that existing public benefit programs already include restrictions. HB 2396 passed 34-25 with one not voting and was sent to the Senate.
After announcements, including committee meetings, an African-American Legislative Day program, and a birthday acknowledgment for the Majority Leader, the House briefly recessed and then reconvened. Additional desk business was handled, including a first reading of HB 2999, a municipal approval district technical correction bill, and the referral of first-read measures for printing. The House then adjourned until Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Mobile County Legislation Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Mobile County Legislation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, this is not a free market in the sense that consumers are forced to buy these products
- This is a huge driving force behind why we don't see excessive rate filings challenged as much as we
- Alone is something that helps keep rates down because you have a market force that keeps it down.
- Yeah, so what that is trying to do is say that the required insurance we're going to have to have in force
Keywords:
Texas Department of Insurance, commission appointments, insurance regulation, oversight, consumer advocacy, insurance rates, property insurance, commercial automobile insurance, rate approval, consumer protection, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, administrative penalties, coastal counties, 1184, house, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- catastrophic events, Cal Fire warned that mutual aid is stretched to its limits throughout our state, which forces
- Customers are forced to pay higher prices to make up for the businesses' losses, and state and local
- I am concerned that we may have a Legislature that won't force him to fund Prop. 36 in this budget.
- Yes, but again, two different states, different economic forces, and we are targeting disadvantaged communities
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room.
AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense.
AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to strike 2.2, so that no child with a disability is ever forced out of a family situation
- I would like to strike 2.2, so that no child with a disability is ever forced out of a family situation
- I would like to strike 2.2, so that no child with a disability is ever forced out of a family situation
- The Supreme Court's task force on you.
- The Supreme Court's task force on maltreatment maltreatment maltreatment specifically<01:25:36.040>
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAL Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3,2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- Like then it just pushes us through because we forced the...
- Uh, we are not a part of the speed task force. >> Okay. So um maybe this isn't for you then.
- Uh, we are not a part of the speed task force. >> Okay. So um maybe this isn't for you then.
- Uh, we are not a part of the speed task force. >> Okay. So um maybe this isn't for you then.
- Uh, we are not a part of the speed task force. >> Okay. So um maybe this isn't for you then.
Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land met on February 3, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, with the chair emphasizing a two-minute limit and noting that bills would die if the hearing ran past noon. For HB 1848, the Commission on Water Resource Management and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development both supported the measure with technical, non-substantive amendments. Testimony focused on requiring early consultation about water availability in district boundary amendment petitions, with water officials explaining that the petitioner should submit a written statement reflecting consultation and that the goal was to identify water constraints earlier in the development process. The Land Use Commission’s representative opposed the bill, arguing that water availability is already addressed through existing environmental review and agency consultation, that the issue had been raised and rejected before, and that the proposal could create unnecessary delay or litigation.
The committee then heard HB 1728 on rainwater catchment systems. The Commission on Water Resource Management said it acknowledged the bill’s intent but deferred to counties and other regulatory agencies, including the Department of Health, on regulatory implications. Hawaii Realtors testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing shown.
For HB 1652 on storm water management systems, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken protections created by Act 281 (“Sharkey’s Law”) and increase drowning risk for children by exempting certain water features from safety requirements. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii supported the bill, saying the language clarifies and better balances child safety with practical green stormwater infrastructure, including depth-based limits and exemptions for certain agricultural ponds. The Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the agricultural pond exemption, saying such ponds are used for irrigation, livestock, and fire control and are generally away from the public. A private testifier, Allison Schaers, opposed the bill and described her daughter’s drowning in a detention basin, arguing that poor maintenance can turn stormwater features into dangerous hazards. The hearing ended without any recorded committee action or vote in the excerpt provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- uplifted the spirit of the armed forces uplifted the spirit of the armed forces and<00:30:36.399
- Only the sickest and poorest remained behind, and even they were finally forced out by mob action.
- Only the sickest and poorest remained behind, and even they were finally forced out by mob action.
- Behind, and even they were finally forced out by mob action.
- Known across North Carolina for his power at the plate and his play at shortstop, Ky is a force.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/11/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Effectively, it forces a health center to bear the financial burden of expanded services for up to 5
- <00:05:51.840>
Effectively, <00:05:52.400>it <00:05:52.560>forces <00:05:52.880 - Effectively, it forces a health center.
- Effectively, it forces a health<00:05:53.199>
center <00:05:53.440>to <00:05:53.600> - :31:03.679>
the <01:31:03.840>marketplace, force everybody to use the marketplace, force
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor's Task Force to Study and Recommend Reforms for Better Coordination and Delivery of Early Childhood
- This bill requires the task force to submit policy and budget recommendations by December 1st.
- It abolishes the task force on September 1, 2016. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.