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NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:47:09.280><c> levels</c> self-reported that their reserve levels self-reported that their reserve
  • </c> of health trust is that the reserve of health trust is that the reserve level<00:57:44.640><c> has
  • the reserves were too high that they should reduce their reserves, and that was the issue back in 2010
  • It was reserves were too high, and so then they were using those reserves to help create a new entity
  • /c><01:18:40.320><c> help</c> they were using that reserves to help they were using that reserves to
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee took up several insurance-related bills. Senate Bill 47, concerning health insurance policies related to the birth of the mother, was moved ought to pass with no amendments and was approved on a 6-0 vote. Senate Bill 121, dealing with Medicare Advantage plan notice requirements, was amended to reduce the required notice from 120 days to 90 days and to remove a federal citation; the department said the change was to avoid conflict with federal notice rules. After discussion about the stress caused when carriers leave the Medicare Advantage market, the committee voted ought to pass as amended, 7-0. The committee then heard a detailed explanation of the continuing care retirement communities bill, described by the Insurance Department as a rewrite of a 1989 law to modernize oversight, require quarterly financial reporting as an early warning system, create a bill of rights for residents, and clarify issues such as entrance fees and removal of dangerous residents. A member recalled the bill’s original purpose as protecting solvency because residents pay substantial upfront fees. The bill was moved ought to pass and approved unanimously, 7-0. The final major discussion concerned a pooled risk organizations bill. Members debated whether oversight should remain with the Secretary of State or be moved to the Insurance Department. Supporters of moving it argued the issue is solvency, citing concerns about reserve levels, prior insolvencies, and the Insurance Department’s expertise. Opponents said the Secretary of State’s office had historically overseen the entities and that the bill would fundamentally change how they operate. A straw vote favored an amendment, but the committee ultimately voted to retain the bill for further work, with plans to revisit it later in the session.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Of the members present, any voting with reservations or objections?
  • Of the members present, any voting with reservations or objections?
  • Of the members present, any voting with reservations or objections?
  • Any voting with reservations objections? Hearing none.
  • Of the members present, anybody with reservations or objections?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard House Bill 1481, which would require cemeteries, crematories, funeral establishments, HSI facilities, and mortuaries to dispose of human remains within 60 days after a burial transit permit or related affidavit is issued. The Hawaii Funeral and Cemetery Association and several funeral-related entities supported the bill, and the association said it had already implemented consistent cremation authorization language regarding notice and consent for recycling metal implants, effective January 1. The committee later recommended HB 1481 be passed with a defective effective date of July 1, 2050; the vice chair voted with reservations, saying the prior version with Department of Health rulemaking was stronger consumer protection. The committee also considered several resolutions. SCR 96 and SR 91, on a status update for implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, were recommended for passage with amendments adopting the PUC’s requested changes. SCR 172 and SR 163, seeking a comprehensive analysis of ways to reduce costs and financial risks while meeting state goals, drew support from the PUC and Energy Office with comments, and the committee recommended passage with amendments removing a disputed whereas clause. SCR 109 and SR 102, on studying expanded mail-order pharmacy use, drew mixed testimony: the Insurance Division and HMSA supported a study, while the Hawaii Pharmacist Association and others raised concerns about patient outcomes, rural access, and community pharmacy sustainability; the committee amended the resolutions to require broader agency cooperation and evaluation of community pharmacy impacts, then recommended passage. In additional decision-making, the committee deferred SCR 193 and SR 1802 on trust transparency due to no testimony. It recommended passage with amendments on several bills, including HB 1782 after clarifying terminology with the Attorney General’s Office, HB 1514 on workers’ compensation, HB 1619 on electric vehicle infrastructure, HB 1643 on pharmacy, HB 1721 on housing, HB 1864 on insurance, HB 1946 on timeshare registration, and HB 2475 on labeling requirements. HB 350 on energy was deferred for more work. The committee also reconsidered HB 2101 on commercial aquarium collection and recommended passage as amended after hearing from supporters and noting concerns about enforcement and statewide consistency.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Aug 19th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • reserves for both FY25 and FY26.
  • The anticipated FY25 reserves general fund reserves are estimated at $3.47 billion, or almost 34 percent
  • versus what we were projecting in December of reserve general fund reserves being at approximately $2.3
  • FY25 reserves are projected at almost 34 percent and FY26 reserves at 36 percent.
  • Those both have been added and counted towards reserves, and that's about 8% of reserves now.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • the reserve?
  • the reserve?
  • the reserve?
  • the reserve?
  • the reserve?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The meeting began with roll call and introductions of commission members and guests, followed by approval of the agenda and a motion to approve the February 10 minutes with a correction clarifying that one quoted statement was misattributed. The commission then moved into presentations. The main presentation came from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on implementation of the federal GENIUS Act for stablecoins. The speaker reviewed the OCC’s recent 367-page proposed rule, noting it raises many open questions and design choices for states, and discussed expected upcoming rulemaking from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury. The presentation focused on six areas: permissible issuer activities, reserve assets and redemption, risk management and supervision, treatment of state-qualified issuers, capital/operational backstops, and foreign issuers. It also flagged unresolved issues around Bank Secrecy Act/AML requirements and the meaning of “digital asset service provider” activities. A substantial portion of the discussion addressed yield restrictions, with the presenter explaining the OCC’s broad definition of yield and its rebuttable presumption against issuer-affiliated or related third-party yield arrangements. The speaker said this likely forecloses many existing white-label structures but leaves some room for third-party payments depending on distance from the issuer, and noted ongoing Senate debate over similar provisions. The presentation also covered reserve valuation, liquidity and diversification requirements, redemption timing, and supervisory expectations such as third-party oversight, IT security, exam cycles, and reporting. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended minutes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 23rd, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing none, we'll reserve your right to close. The chair calls Nancy.
  • I'm happy to answer any questions, and I reserve the right to close.
  • reserve.
  • as a reserve asset.
  • Establishing a Bitcoin reserve would...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 14th, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • The rules for reserve pits must be strengthened.
  • I was working as an excavator and solidifying reserve pits.
  • For these reserve pits, the waste is there permanently.
  • When it comes to reserve pits, again, it's permanent disposal, and there are thousands more reserve pits
  • Texas has over 400,000 active and inactive oil and gas wells, and each has a reserve pit or reserve waste
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • to either decreases in their budget limit reserves, unfunded reserves, and in some cases already existing
  • So while the district may be bringing its reserve down to a more typical level, the declining reserves
  • Risk area: operating budget reserves, general fund decline.
  • we need to avoid overspending or exceeding our cash reserves.
  • we need to avoid overspending or exceeding our cash reserves.
Summary: The committee first heard a follow-up on the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners special audit. The Auditor General’s contractor reported that the board has made progress on most of the 28 recommendations from the 2024 audit, with 25 in process and three not yet implemented. Remaining concerns included complaint investigations not being resolved within 180 days, continued open meeting law compliance problems, and failure to consult the Attorney General’s open meeting law experts. The follow-up also identified new issues with posting disciplinary/non-disciplinary actions and maintaining a complete public records request log. Board staff said they had adopted new complaint timelines, subpoena limits, conflict-of-interest procedures, public meeting guidance, training, and a new licensing platform, and they described efforts to professionalize investigations and improve transparency. Members pressed the board on open meeting violations, complaint backlogs, lobbying activity, and the resignation of the board chair, while the executive director said the audit findings were being treated as a roadmap for reform. The committee then received the January 2026 Arizona school district financial risk analysis. The Auditor General’s office said the number of highest-risk districts rose from two to nine, and districts approaching highest risk increased from seven to nine. The report highlighted common risk factors such as declining student counts, budget reserve problems, use of capital funds for operations, and weakening general fund positions. Tucson Unified was used as an example of a highest-risk district, with declining enrollment, reserve declines, and capital funds redirected to operations; Scottsdale Unified was cited as approaching highest risk. The office explained its web-based dashboard, district action plans, and ongoing outreach to affected districts. Sierra Vista Unified School District superintendent Terry Romo then presented the district’s response to its financial risk designation. She said she inherited the problems, quickly developed an action plan, and is working to stabilize enrollment, reduce staffing through attrition, close an elementary school, freeze nonessential spending, tighten purchase controls, and renegotiate or cancel high-cost contracts. She also said the district is redirecting DAA funds, considering sale or lease of property, and improving communication with families through letters, videos, and enrollment outreach. Committee members questioned the district about declining enrollment, school safety, academic performance, and the pace of corrective action, while Romo emphasized that the district is trying to protect both students and finances and avoid returning to the high-risk list.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • to either decreases in their budget limit reserves, unfunded reserves, and in some cases already existing
  • So we're looking specifically at how that reserve amount changes over time.
  • So while the district may be bringing its reserve down to a more typical level, the declining reserves
  • That reserve is for these...” “...with the district is 5 to 10%.
  • we need to avoid overspending or exceeding our cash reserves.
Keywords: 1182, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 15th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Universal child care will maintain strong reserves.
  • Six, and what are the reserves, Mr. Chair?
  • Chair, many people dislike the fact that we keep our reserves.
  • You'd have about $170 million of pure cash reserves and the operating reserve before taking into account
  • Reserve, which I think is important.
Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202
Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2, the General Appropriations Act, and reviewed the Senate Finance Committee substitute and amendments. Staff described the budget as balanced, with recurring growth of about 2.65% and reserves maintained at roughly 28% if the related disaster reform bill passes. Members discussed the bill’s major spending areas, including health care, child care, public safety, economic development, natural resources, and education, along with technical corrections, cleanup items, and where the public could find the revised bill online. There was also discussion of contingent appropriations that depend on other bills passing, and staff said a hot list of those items would be circulated. Several members asked about specific allocations, including university athletics and facilities funding for UNM and NMSU, tourism, the State Racing Commission, the Spaceport Authority, and school-related items. The committee also discussed reserve levels, oil and corporate income tax revenue assumptions, disaster and fire recovery funding, and concerns about fraud, waste, and abuse in emergency spending. Members raised questions about a Gallup DA funding issue, online school funding, and a personal care/health care item in the Health Care Authority budget. Staff clarified several line items and explained that some appropriations were tied to future legislation or temporary provisions. After debate, the committee adopted the Senate Finance Committee amendments and then voted on the committee report for House Bill 2. The motion to do pass House Bill 2 as amended passed 8-3. The chair noted that the committee would need to return later because of caucuses and the floor schedule, and staff thanked members for the process and preparation.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-23-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you.
  • Any reservations? Any no votes? 25 ayes. Thank you.
  • Any reservations? Any unanimous consent? Any reservations? Any no<00:08:36.959><c> votes?
  • </c> reservations? Any no votes? 25 eyes. reservations? Any no votes? 25 eyes.
  • Any reservations? Any no votes? consent? Any reservations? Any no votes? 25<00:09:14.160><c> eyes.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • c><00:49:31.119><c> or</c> wishing to vote reservations or wishing to vote reservations or no?
  • :51:32.160><c> or</c> Members, anyone wishing reservations or Members, anyone wishing reservations or
  • Seeing none, chair reservations or no?
  • Seeing reservations or no on STR 184?
  • </c><00:55:34.800><c> Seeing</c> members reservations are no? Seeing members reservations are no?
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard and later voted on several Senate resolutions related to transportation, safety, and infrastructure. Early testimony covered STR 23, on studying highway patrol and speed cameras in speeding hotspots, with support from the Department of Transportation and the Aahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from five individuals. STR 37 and STR 38 concerned Maui road planning for the Kihei area; the Kihei Community Association and DOT supported both, and the committee later advanced them with amendments to correct the county department with jurisdiction. STR 150 SD1, on a working group for subsidizing waterborne cargo transport, drew support from DOT, the Department of Agriculture, and industry groups, but the committee deferred it for further discussion. STR 153, about transferring jurisdiction over Ho‘i roads to Maui County, received support from the judiciary and was advanced with amendments. STR 180 SD1, on sharing safety and performance information about commercial tour operators, drew mixed testimony, including opposition from DOT and helicopter operators and support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters; the committee advanced it with amendments narrowing the scope to helicopter and air tours. STR 181 SD1, proposing a working group to lower the blood alcohol limit to 0.05, was supported by DOT, the Governor’s office, public health and safety groups, and one individual opposed; it was advanced with amendments naming the DOT director or designee as chair and adding legislative committee chairs. STR 182, encouraging a Honolulu summer streets pilot program, was supported by the Department of Health, Oahu MPO, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, and after reconsideration the committee passed it unamended. STR 184, seeking increased enforcement against improperly registered out-of-state vehicles, had one supporter and was passed as is. STR 200 SD1, on continuing transportation management training programs, was supported by Oahu MPO and one individual and was passed as is. STR 231 SD1, directing DOT to use scanning equipment at airports and harbors to detect illegal fireworks, was supported by DOT and one individual and passed as is.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 24, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I reserve the balance of my time.
  • I reserve the balance of my time.
  • I reserve the balance of my time.
  • Speaker, I'm going to reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman reserves.
  • one</c><02:54:35.920><c> from</c> reserve gent reserves gentle one from reserve gent reserves gentle
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • I actually was in support with reservations.
  • I actually was in support with reservations.
  • I actually was in support with reservations.
  • better disclosures, better understanding of reserves.
  • </c> change necessary to get better reserve change necessary to get better reserve funding<00:46:56.920
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing support from state boards, agencies, and industry groups. SB 102 (restaurants) had one supportive testifier and no questions. SB 1367 SD1 (installment loans) drew support from DCCA and other boards, but the chair raised concerns about a proposed $5 debit-card convenience fee, saying it seemed high and suggesting it might be amended downward; DCCA said it would check with industry on the likely impact. SB 1373 SD2 (administrative licensure action against sex offenders) received broad support from DCCA and multiple professional licensing boards, including psychology, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, massage therapy, nursing, optometry, barbering and cosmetology, the Hawaii Medical Board, and HPD. The committee then heard SB 1142 SD1 (insurance proceeds), which was supported by DCCA, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, AARP, Hawaiʻi Realtors, and the Hawaiʻi Insurers Council, while State Farm offered comments and the Hawaii Bankers Association opposed. Testimony focused on insurance access after the Lahaina wildfires and the need to address underinsured homeowners. The committee also discussed SB 144 SD2 (stabilization of property insurance), with support from the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, AARP, Hawaiʻi Realtors, and the Hawaiʻi Insurers Council, and comments from the Attorney General and DCCA Insurance Division about revising the financing structure and correcting bill language. Opponents and reservationed supporters argued the bill may not help if applicants can still obtain coverage at very high prices, while supporters said it would expand market capacity and provide a safety net as climate-related losses continue. Finally, SB 253 SD2 (condominium reserves) received support from Hawaiʻi Realtors, CI, and several individual testifiers. Supporters said it would enforce existing disclosure requirements under Act 199 and improve reserve funding transparency, while one individual argued stronger enforcement and an ombudsman-style office would be more effective. The chair reminded testifiers to stay on the bill at hand. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • &gt;&gt; I<05:18:47.760><c> reserve.</c> &gt;&gt; I reserve. &gt;&gt; I reserve.
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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HHS-AEN, HHS-HOU, HHS Public Hearings 03-12-2025

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • <c> other</c><01:03:54.760><c> reservations</c> okay any other reservations okay any other reservations
  • Any reservations? Any no votes? Reservations for Senator Fevella? Any other reservations?
  • Any reservations? Reservation for Senator Fevella? Any other reservations?
  • Senator</c> reservations reservation for for Senator reservations reservation for for Senator pavella
  • </c> votes any reservations votes any reservations reservations<01:10:22.600><c> okay</c><01:10:22.880
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint hearing covered several bills focused on environmental protection and wastewater management. HB 26 HD 2, relating to environmental protection, drew support from the Department of Health, Reworld, and Energy Justice Network. Supporters said it would preserve existing standards for waste-to-energy facilities, including H-Power, even if federal EPA rules are weakened, while Energy Justice Network urged the state to go further and require stronger pollution controls on older burners at the plant. HB 734 and HB 735, both relating to wastewater systems, received broad support from state agencies, county representatives, realtors, environmental groups, and others. Testimony emphasized reducing the cost of cesspool upgrades, updating rules, and improving coordination between the Department of Health, counties, and the University of Hawaiʻi. Members raised concerns about whether some areas, such as Ewa, should be treated differently if they are not near aquifers or the ocean, but the department said the existing prioritization process already considered statewide conditions and that cesspools generally still affect water resources. On HB 735, the committee discussed the current bedroom-based limits for individual wastewater systems and whether the bill would allow more flexibility for housing configurations, with the department explaining the limits are tied to density and system capacity. HB 879, relating to cesspool conversions, was also supported by the Department of Health, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and several advocacy groups. Testimony said the bill would help low- and moderate-income homeowners in priority areas by increasing grant assistance for cesspool upgrades, but the Department of Health noted it would need three full-time positions to administer the program. Members asked for clarification on the grant amount and staffing costs, and the department indicated the grant cap should remain at $20,000 unless changed. HB 918, relating to labeling of non-flushable wipes, drew support from wastewater and industry groups, including the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, which said similar laws have passed in other states and that the bill reflects cooperation between manufacturers and wastewater officials. The Department of Health and county officials supported the concept but said enforcement and outreach would require additional staff, and senators questioned whether the state could effectively enforce the labeling requirement without a national standard.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Mar 7, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 27

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Resolution No. 84, commending the United States Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging
  • Whereas the United States Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations
  • Legislature, Regular Session of 2025, that this body hereby commends the United States Air Force Reserve
  • 624th aeromedical Reserve command 624th aeromedical staging<00:20:31.880><c> Squadron</c><00:20:32.640
  • </c> gallery with the Air Force Reserve gallery with the Air Force Reserve command<00:20:43.840><c> and
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House was called to order with 47 members present. After the journal reading was deferred and there were no messages from the Governor or Senate communications, members offered several introductions recognizing visiting guests, including tourism and hospitality representatives, Kahakai Elementary School students and staff from Kona, a Portuguese delegation from the Luso American Development Foundation, and other constituents and aides. The chamber then moved to floor presentations. House Resolution No. 84 was presented, commending the United States Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for humanitarian service providing mental health support after the Maui wildfires. Representative Perck moved adoption, Representative Cochran seconded, and the resolution was read into the record describing the unit’s work with state and nonprofit partners to distribute supplies and support survivors’ emotional recovery. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote, and the motion carried. Following the presentation, the House recessed briefly so members could congratulate the honorees. When the House returned, there were no resolutions for action, and announcements included the Women’s Legislative Caucus Easter basket drive, recognition of Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund visitors, birthday greetings, and a reminder that substantive resolutions were due by 6:00 p.m. The House then voted to keep the journal open until 6:00 p.m. for resolution introductions and adjourned into recess until 12:00 noon Monday.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-24-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> reservations? Any no votes? reservations? Any no votes? &gt;&gt; 24<00:08:02.000><c> eyes.
  • Any reservations? Any no votes?
  • </c> reservations? Any no votes? reservations? Any no votes? &gt;&gt; 24<00:09:16.240><c> eyes.
  • </c> reservations? Any no votes? reservations? Any no votes? &gt;&gt; 24<00:09:38.800><c> eyes.
  • </c> reservations? Any no votes? reservations? Any no votes? &gt;&gt; 24<00:10:18.560><c> eyes.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 48

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reservations. So ordered. Representative Muraoka. Reservations. Reservations. Reservations.
  • Reservations. Reservations. Reservations. So ordered. Representative Muraoka. So ordered.
  • Reservations. Reservations. Reservations. So ordered.
  • Reservations. Reservations. Reservations. &gt;&gt; So<00:15:46.040><c> ordered.
  • Reservations. Reservations. Reservations. &gt;&gt; So<00:15:48.360><c> ordered.
Keywords: 910, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I reserve.
  • I reserve. The Speaker. I yield back. I reserve. The gentleman<03:31:20.160><c> reserves.
  • </c> to close and I will reserve. to close and I will reserve. Gentleman<04:34:49.920><c> reserves.
  • The gentleman reserves. The time. The gentleman reserves.
  • The gentleman reserves. The time. The gentleman reserves.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I reserve the balance of my time. >> The gentleman from Washington reserves.
  • </c> reserve the balance of my time. reserve the balance of my time.
  • </c> reserve the balance of my time. reserve the balance of my time.
  • I reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman from Washington reserves.
  • I reserve the the crisis head on.