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HI
Committee:
Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Keywords:
government leases, state entities, real property, affordable leasing, budget impact, green infrastructure, urban development, sustainability, environment, climate change, public health, Hawaii State Planning Act, land records, registration, surveys, subdivision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Water and Culture and the Arts and on Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 3173, which would create a cultural training pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources, administered by DOBOR, for commercial permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Testimony was largely supportive from Lahaina Strong, which said the bill responds to community concerns and would help commercial operators return with greater cultural understanding and respect. Supporters framed the measure as a way to rebuild Lahaina intentionally and strengthen relationships between industry and community.
Opposition came from Trilogy Excursions and the Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii. They said they already provide or encourage cultural education, but argued the bill as written is too broad, potentially mandatory, and could create hiring and operational problems for businesses trying to restart after the fire. They asked that any program be voluntary, collaborative, and practical, with clearer details on who must take the training, how often it would be offered, and how it would be coordinated. In response to questions, a witness said most operators would likely participate if the training were accessible and well-marketed, but that the harbor’s limited current operations and staggered rebuilding make timing important.
After testimony and questions, the chairs said they appreciated the comments but wanted to move the bill forward without amendments because of a filing deadline, noting that timing and other issues could be worked out in later committees with DLNR, OHA, and stakeholders. Both committees then voted to pass SB 3173 unamended, with one member excused in each committee.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill also preserves education, supervision, and oversight.
- As state budgets grow ever, And labs continue to rise.
- Then and now, the challenge is that budget is divorced from policy.
- Then and now, the challenge is that budget is divorced from policy.
- So I think you've heard me speak on the budget and what happened in the budget last year.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
social work, licensure, alternative routes, education requirements, professional regulation, tuition waivers, veterans, education, children of veterans, higher education, military families, music therapy, temporary exemptions, healthcare, therapy practice, funding, tuition, financial aid, state budget, 904
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcomitee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finace (2-2-22)
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to have Allison brief Senate Bill 6024, streamlining, monitoring, and oversight activities
- Oversight, monitoring, and investigatory activities related to these businesses are primarily performed
- complaint investigations, citation follow-up activities, or mortality reviews, or monitoring and oversight
- We had originally planned to ask for age 19, but due to the state's budget, we moved the ask to 20.
- We had originally planned to ask for age 19, but due to the state's budget was we moved the ask to 20
Committee:
Senate Human Services
Keywords:
employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, community residential services, oversight, monitoring, service providers, streamlining, foster care, licensure, adoption, child welfare, support services, terminology alignment, social services, Washington state code, department reorganization, legislative amendment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll go through general fund budget requests.
- These costs do put pressure on agency operating budgets that remain flat from year to year.
- These costs do put pressure on agency operating budgets that remain flat from year to year.
- </c><00:25:42.880><c> uh</c> and proceed with the your budget uh and proceed with the your budget uh
- We send the funds over to the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget.
Bills:
HF1063
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
grain buyers, grain dealer, grain elevator, agriculture, financial reporting, audit, CPA review, independent accountant, financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow, nonpublic data, licensee oversight, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, grain purchase volume, insolvency, nonpayment, warehouse chain, fiduciary duties, producer protection
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not a stopper for the overall oversight of the midwives. Let's see.
- So we're starting with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
- It's what did the Arizona state budget look like in 2000?
- Arizona state budget looked like in 2000?
- revise our budget.
Committee:
House Health & Human Services
Keywords:
physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 12th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In that, House Administration approved the committee budgets without approval or confirmation of the
- Would a motion be in order that the House amend the committee's budgets to remove any amounts allocated
Bills:
HB1 , HB2 , HB18 , HB19 , HB20 , HB4 , HB1 , HB2 , HB18 , HB19 , HB20 , HB 1 , HB 2 , HB 18 , HB 19 , HB 20 , HB 4
Keywords:
disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council, broadband, public safety, disaster preparedness, funding, flood disaster plan
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- So, let oversight with the department. So, let oversight with the department.
- Um, is was trying to put more oversight. Um, is was trying to put more oversight.
- And I believe in oversight mechanism. And I believe in oversight mechanism.
- So the intent of the oversight that was going intent of the oversight that was going intent of the oversight
- is going to do the oversight? is going to do the oversight?
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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- responsible budgeting practices.
- Y'all know we're budget night.
- They went over budget by $1.
- I wish there was more things in this budget, but this is not some runaway liberal budget.
- We adopt a budget that is. below the increase of population plus inflation, we adopt a budget.
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
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- in the 2025–27 biennial operating budget.
- The WIA Oversight Board is more important now than ever.
- And this bill, while a technical cleanup bill, allows the WIA Oversight Board more time in making its
- The fixes in this bill are helpful changes for the Oversight Board to protect institutional knowledge
- the budget.
Keywords:
heritage orchard, agriculture, program, state funding, local agriculture, workforce education, accountability, oversight, administrative changes, investment, SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education, student aid, need-based aid, college affordability, postsecondary education, workforce development
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (9-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh we've been generously funded uh by the legislative body for four budget cycles in a row.
- </c> the legislative body for four budget the legislative body for four budget cycles<00:04:06.720><c
- </c> third bienium of our of our budget third bienium of our of our budget request<00:16:10.639><c> when
- </c> involved in oversight. involved in oversight. >> Yes<00:31:52.640><c> sir.
- </c><00:41:13.920><c> or</c> to the court in terms of oversight or to the court in terms of oversight
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:02
Statewide Emergency Response System Monthly Update- 00:02:23
Shock Probation: Administrative Office of the Courts-00:34:28
Shock Probation: Department of Corrections Oversight-01:04:04
Adjournment-01:12:22, 958, all
Summary:
The committee received an update on Kentucky’s statewide emergency responder voice system (SERVS) and the supporting microwave network, known as KYeS. Michael Brandon Marshall, the state’s statewide interoperability coordinator, explained that the project began as a replacement for Kentucky State Police’s radio system and has expanded into a statewide public-safety trunked radio system. He reviewed work completed in phases 1 and 2, including upgrades to existing tower sites, construction of new sites, installation of generators and DC power plants, and replacement of microwave routers and stations. He said the microwave upgrade is a separate but necessary part of the project and that the remaining microwave work on existing sites is expected to be finished in 2026, with roughly 20 more sites likely to move from blue to green by the next monthly report if conditions allow.
Members pressed Marshall on the pace of deployment and the lack of coverage in parts of Eastern Kentucky. Senator Thomas said the coverage map was especially unfavorable to counties from Whitley and McCreary up to Lewis County and asked when that gap would be fixed. Marshall said the eastern buildout is planned, but those areas have not yet been funded; he estimated that by the end of 2026 the areas around Posts 14, 8, and 11 should be live, while other eastern post areas would remain unbuilt until additional funding is provided. He said the decision to start in Western Kentucky was technical rather than political, based on terrain and the relative ease of building coverage over flatter ground.
Senator Wheeler asked whether newer low-orbit satellite systems such as Starlink could reduce the need for tower construction. Marshall said satellite technology could be a useful tool, especially for outdoor or disaster-response communications, but it cannot replace terrestrial radio for public safety because responders often work indoors and need reliable penetration through buildings. He also noted that lower-frequency spectrum such as 700 MHz is better suited for that purpose. Representative Smith asked about contracting and delays; Marshall said the Finance Cabinet’s DECA manages the construction contracts, while his office helps define the scope of work and reviews whether it is adequately met. The committee indicated it will continue to receive monthly updates on the project.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, Senator Block, this would be a recurring cost in the LFC budget.
- that will budget that in, Adrian, to cover the cost of a... ...that will budget that in, Adrian, to
- And this bill is a smart oversight that I'm proud to co-sponsor.
- States that combine responsible gun ownership with strong oversight save lives.
- oversight of these individuals who are on the front lines.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
Keywords:
Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- That spring was our budget season. We revamped the budgeting process for the board.
- Our salaries make up in our budget approximately 85% of our entire budget.
- Our salaries make up in our budget approximately 85% of our entire budget.
- <01:53:11.040><c> And</c> budgeted? And budgeted?
- </c><01:56:10.639><c> Did</c> budget department. Did budget department.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:25
Approval of Minutes – 3-50
2025 RS SB 253 – 4:25
Computer Science and AI Literacy – 27:36
Fayette County School District Budget Update – 51:46
Adjournment – 2:09:46, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first handled routine business, including roll call, introductions, and approval of the previous meeting minutes by voice vote. It then heard a presentation on SB 253, focused on expanding support for teacher apprenticeship and teaching-and-learning pathways. Senator Hickman and staff from the Kentucky Department of Education and Nelson County Schools described how the program uses dual credit, work-based learning, and registered apprenticeship to help students earn an associate degree in high school and continue toward a teaching degree. They said the goal is to address the teacher shortage by creating a sustainable pipeline into the profession.
Witnesses emphasized that the main barrier is cost. Mary Taylor said Kentucky’s youth apprenticeship model has been successful in other fields and that education should be added as an in-demand sector, but an associate degree alone will not solve the teacher shortage because teachers still need a bachelor’s degree and certification. Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools described the district’s Lead Nelson program, saying the district has invested more than $800,000 since 2021, currently has 37 students in the pathway and seven committed apprentices, and spends about $85,000 per apprentice from freshman year through certification. She said district staffing, planning, and university partnerships are also significant hurdles. Members asked about job guarantees, tenure, and retirement; Arnold said employment is performance-based and retirement issues are being considered.
Senator Hickman said the bill would use lottery funds to help cover tuition and dual credit costs so more districts can participate, noting that a prior version died because of a high fiscal note. Representative Payne and Representative Tipton praised the program but stressed the need for funding and noted inconsistencies between statute and budget language on Work Ready Kentucky and dual credit support. Representative Tipton also cautioned that lottery revenue may not keep pace with demand and said the General Assembly may need to make broader funding decisions. After the apprenticeship discussion, the chair moved the committee to the next agenda item on computer science and AI literacy, where Code.org began a presentation on the importance of computer science for all students.
TX
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
tax penalties, interest calculation, overpayment, tax law, refund process, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public engagement, Texas Historical Commission, education, pension system, actuarially sound, emergency services, legacy liability, anonymized contributions, economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security
TX
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
tax penalties, interest calculation, overpayment, tax law, refund process, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public engagement, Texas Historical Commission, education, pension system, actuarially sound, emergency services, legacy liability, anonymized contributions, economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- taking time in this short session to hold public hearings on initiatives which do not address the budget
- Precedence, putting them ahead of other business except for the budgets and cleaning up the horrible
- mess of the budget that we've got.
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1269 , HB1916 , HB2120 , HB2123 , HB2158 , HB2178 , HB2264 , HB2309 , HB2411 , HJM4004
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The Legislative Executive Work First Poverty Reduction Oversight Task Force is a task force made up of
- The Legislative Executive Work First Poverty Reduction Oversight Task Force, affectionately known as
- The Legislative Executive Work First Poverty Reduction Oversight Task Force, affectionately known as
- It ensures independent oversight. The DD Ombuds participates in the review teams.
- It ensures independent oversight.
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
behavioral health, youth support, mental health services, children's health, support services, foster youth, child welfare, education, mental health, dental care, habilitation centers, residential services, healthcare access, patient rights, poverty, task force, legislative, executive, social programs, fatalities
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- There have been reports from the Congressional Budget Office, Cato, the American Enterprise Institute
- I just cited reports that have been written by other nonprofits and the Congressional Budget Office,
- It redirects a portion of Budget Stabilization Fund investment earnings to the parity fund.
- Ripple was not represented during that time period, and I think there was an oversight.
- I accidentally put a $50 million Democrat amendment on in the budget.
Bills:
SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747
Committee:
House Commerce
Keywords:
storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 3771 is just a really simple change to a date that the Commissioner of Management and Budget
- must support a report detailing Budget must support a report detailing state<00:01:59.000><c> disaster
- and the Department of Public and Budget and the Department of Public Safety<00:02:13.920><c> to</c><
- We're now not even in a budget session, which makes it even more challenging.
- We're now not even in a budget session, which makes it even more challenging.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
disaster assistance, contingency account, Minnesota emergency management, public safety, state disaster aid, FEMA, federal cost-share, emergency relief, natural disaster, budget report, appropriations report, management and budget, local governments, utility cooperatives, public works, infrastructure repair, chapter 12B, chapter 12A, emergency management, disaster recovery
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This particular budget has a strong emphasis on affordable housing.
- The strong bipartisanship of this budget continues in this particular budget this session.
- We have one more session for the Capital Budget Committee.
- So we'll have to wait for all of our exciting comments on the capital budget until the final budget gets
- So we'll have to wait for all of our exciting comments on the capital budget until the final budget gets
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities