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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/23/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- autism services.
- </c> Department of Human Services. Department of Human Services.
- </c> services that our taxes fund. services that our taxes fund.
- </c> EIDBI a high-risk service. EIDBI a high-risk service.
- </c> need these services. need these services.
Bills:
HF3542
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- I was looking for a way to continue my public service locally when I discovered Thurston Community Media
- fan of public media.
- Public media does this better than most, with its focus on community development, public service announcements
- This synergy underpins continuity of government and essential public services.
- services, public service delivery, and statutory obligations.
Bills:
HB2579
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Gun Violence Apr 14th, 2025 at 01:04 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- We could treat gun violence like the public health crisis that it is. But instead, what do we do?
- thank you for having me here today to speak about why these bills are the absolute antithesis of public
- And while I have served on the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, I want to address the issues
Keywords:
gun violence, legislation, public safety, firearm access, community advocacy, testimony, survivors
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions surrounding gun violence legislation and the implications of proposed bills aimed at easing access to firearms. Numerous advocates and survivors of gun violence shared their emotional testimonies, expressing concerns about the safety of children and communities in the aftermath of tragic incidents. Notable speakers included representatives and community leaders who condemned the proposals that would allow younger individuals to obtain handguns and reduce restrictions on firearm carry in schools. The meeting concluded with a rallying call for lawmakers to prioritize public safety over the interests of gun lobbying groups.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Political Subdivisions Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- If I could just ask Representative Motschenbacher, what does 'immediate publication' mean?
- Under subsection 2, a state agency may request immediate publication?
- And so this way it will go on our webpage so that even if the newspaper misses the publication, it'll
- Working with the Public Service Commission and Newspaper Association, thanks.
Bills:
SB2069
Committee:
House Political Subdivisions
Keywords:
legal notices, publication requirements, transparency, state agency, public access, 908, all
Summary:
The Political Subdivisions Committee met to reconsider Senate Bill 269, which concerns legal notices and newspaper publication requirements. Representative Motschenbacher explained that a prior version had a mistake in Section 2 and that the revised amendment, worked out with the Public Service Commission and the North Dakota Newspaper Association, would limit the change to state agencies rather than all governmental units because the broader version would have required thousands of affidavits and been too burdensome. The committee also discussed the meaning of “immediate publication,” with the newspaper association stating the intent was to post notices on the website as soon as a print notice is received, even before newspaper publication, so notices would still appear online if the print version was missed.
Members raised questions about whether posting notices online before print publication could affect statutory notice periods, such as 30-day notice requirements. The response given was that the clock would begin when the notice is published on the agency website. After discussion, the committee adopted the amendment 11-0, with two members absent and not voting.
The committee then approved Senate Bill 269 as amended and further amended on a 11-0 vote, again with two absent and not voting. Representative Motschenbacher agreed to carry the bill, though members noted it would likely go to a conference committee because of differences between the House and Senate versions. The chair thanked those who worked on the bill and adjourned the meeting.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- statement of have already filed a statement of economic interest that they just provide proof to the commission
- U commission will say something about it.
Bills:
SB165
Committee:
House Ethics and Campaign Finance
Keywords:
candidates, economic interests, disclosure, ethics, transparency, public officials, 1136, house, all
TX
Bills:
SB26
Committee:
Senate Education
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Insurance Division around preventive versus preventive clarifying categories of preventive health care services
- categories of preventive<00:04:22.800><c> health</c><00:04:23.040><c> care</c><00:04:23.280><c> services
- </c> preventive health care services preventive health care services applicable<00:04:24.320><c> for<
- The concern that I have is the removal of the Fire Marshal Selection Commission, which we just enacted
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
Keywords:
coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, agriculture, biosecurity, environment, coconut rhinoceros beetle, student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, pharmacy benefit managers, maximum allowable cost, drug pricing
Summary:
The joint committee on Ways and Means and Consumer Protection met for decision-making only on two agendas and took action on a large number of Senate bills, with no oral testimony heard. On the 1016 agenda, the committee recommended passage of measures including SB 2088, SB 2925, SB 2781, and several others, and passed a number of bills with amendments. Notable amendments included SB 3263, which adopted AG amendments related to the name, image, and likeness endowment trust fund; SB 2047 on pharmacy benefit managers, which incorporated Hawaii Pharmacist Association changes; SB 2087 on health insurance, which added Insurance Division clarifications; SB 2100 on pesticides, which added a blank appropriation; SB 2353 on outdoor signage, which removed provisions related to the Wiki special district; and SB 2902 on renewable energy, which clarified certification standards for portable solar devices and exempted them from certain disclosure requirements. Most recommendations were adopted without objection, though a few members noted reservations on selected bills. The committee also deferred one bill on the agenda, SB 3327.
The committee then moved to the 1015 agenda and acted on additional measures. SB 2003 was passed with amendments tied to Act 255, including a repeal trigger if deadlines are missed; SB 2497 on utility-related transparency drew the most discussion, with one member warning about litigation and costs while another argued it was simply about electricity-rate transparency, and it ultimately passed with PUC-related amendments and an exemption for utility cooperatives. Other measures were passed unamended or with technical or fiscal amendments, including bills affecting land planning, tax credits, conveyance tax language, shoreline maintenance, and community improvement projects. Several bills had appropriations blanked or effective dates deferred to 2050, and many were adopted with members noting reservations rather than opposition.
On the 1017 agenda, the committee continued approving measures, including SB 709 on crisis intervention officers and assisted community treatment, SB 2153 on defining bona fide farmer/agriculture activity, SB 2694 on water rate adjustments, SB 3025 on income eligibility limits, and SB 3085 on the Hawaii film studio, which included a five-year repeal provision if the studio has not relocated. The committee also passed numerous other bills unamended or with technical amendments, often deferring effective dates or blanking appropriations. Across both agendas, the committee’s actions were largely consistent: bills were advanced with amendments tailored to agency requests, technical corrections, or fiscal adjustments, and votes were generally unanimous or near-unanimous with occasional reservations recorded.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm an employee for Bernalillo Public Schools.
- earthquake catalogs used by researchers, agencies, and the public.
- earthquake catalogs used by researchers, agencies, and the public.
- Chair and Representative, so our public information almost immediately goes public.
- Chair and representative, so our public is, our information almost immediately goes public.
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- It sets up the mechanisms within public schools.
- Chair, members of the committee, Jamie Gonzalez, Public Charter Schools of New Mexico.
- Therefore, I went through the public education system also believing I was bad at math.
- And so it's a drafting thing through council service.
- You'll be able to do your public comment online as well.
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 9th, 2026 at 06:36 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there anybody here who would like to make public comment on House Bill 184 as amended? Great.
- And the main driver with this was Albuquerque Public Schools.
- Albuquerque Public Schools does not participate in NMSIA because of its size.
- House Bill 64 is the Public Project Revolving Fund appropriations bill.
- It appropriates $13.3 million from the Public Project Revolving Fund, and it includes $6,250,000 to the
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
water project fund, New Mexico Finance Authority, NMFA, Water Trust Board, water infrastructure, wastewater, drinking water, flood prevention, watershed restoration, water storage, conveyance, delivery, water treatment, recycling, reuse, municipal infrastructure, local government finance, capital outlay, grants, loans
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And those red bars show the reductions in services that are going to have to occur.
- We then have to put all our services into that revenue and make sure it's balanced.
- So that's better service for the employees.
- Everything is going to be impacted, not just public safety, but law enforcement. And roads.
- And those GRTs right now are paying for our public safety services. They're paying for our EMTs.
Committee:
Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
water project fund, New Mexico Finance Authority, NMFA, Water Trust Board, water infrastructure, wastewater, drinking water, flood prevention, watershed restoration, water storage, conveyance, delivery, water treatment, recycling, reuse, municipal infrastructure, local government finance, capital outlay, grants, loans
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on the expected impacts of House Bill 9 on private detention facilities and the surrounding counties and municipalities, focusing on Cibola County/Milan, Torrance County/Estancia, and Otero County. Corrections Secretary Alicia Lucero explained that the Corrections Department does not oversee the immigration detention facilities directly, but said the department could help displaced workers through hiring fairs and expedited hiring into state positions, and suggested possible alternative uses for the buildings such as behavioral health treatment, training campuses, or transitional living centers. She also noted that a memorial would task several state agencies and affected counties with exploring alternate uses and economic options, and that Workforce Solutions had scheduled job fairs in February for the affected communities.
Local officials described major fiscal and community impacts. Cibola County and Milan said the loss of the facility would reduce gross receipts tax revenue, force service cuts, and potentially shrink the county budget substantially; they also warned that the village uses the detention population to support federal grant applications and industrial park development. Torrance County and Estancia said the closure would eliminate jobs, reduce GRT revenue that funds public safety, and require transporting prisoners to other facilities at much higher bed rates, with estimated annual impacts around $3 million. Otero County reported 284 jobs and $20.8 million in payroll at risk, along with about $3 million in annual GRT and a $68 million facility that could be foreclosed if bonds defaulted.
Committee members pressed for more precise numbers, including employee counts, transport costs, current bed costs, and the total fiscal impact after accounting for existing contract payments. Several members emphasized that each facility and community is different and asked for separate, detailed plans, including short-term cost replacement and long-term economic diversification. There was discussion of possible hold-harmless assistance, emergency bill drafting, and coordination with Workforce Solutions, Economic Development, and higher education partners. No formal vote was taken; the chair directed staff and agencies to meet the next morning to continue developing an emergency response and requested more detailed information from the counties and the department.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, we're going to close the public hearing on House Bill 2070, and we'll open up the public
- Central services are core services provided by a centralized agency to support other state agencies in
- We’re also expected to absorb mandated increases in central services, audits, legal services, and state
- We eliminated or reduced student services such as writing and math tutoring and retention services.
- standards for essential student services.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
funding, education, higher education, Western Washington University, state funding parity, financial aid, state funding, student support, educational reform, university procedures, academic policy, student success, Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Keywords:
HB271, ReEngage Alabama Grant Program, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, adult learner, adult education, returning student, college completion, higher education grant, tuition assistance, mandatory fees, FAFSA, workforce development, community college, university, associate degree, bachelor's degree, stop-out, nonreverting funds, financial aid, postsecondary education
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, when it comes to public testimony, public testimony will be limited to five people in support and
- I forgot one thing; I guess I forgot public input.
- So let's put the amendment on, then we're going to go to public input.
- I understand we're using the money to service that.
- And nobody lives there, and there's no public benefit.
Bills:
SB2
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:58 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- It's coming at the public education.
- Because there could be some contracts that are direct Services, right?
- Or are there more public school pre-K providers providing wraparound services? Mr.
- In making sure that we're all good stewards of the public dollars.
- I'm the Executive Director at Abrazos Family Support Services.
Bills:
SB2
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (8-23-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV6N1bpOEYQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:03
Approval of Minutes 01:43
Update on the establishment of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority and the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission 02:05, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-4-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeShX0kC8cg, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call – 00:00:54
2022 RS HB 250 Update – 00:02:45
General Education Diploma Update – 00:55:15
State Textbook Commission – 01:20:28
Consideration of Administrative Regulations – 01:54:46
Adjournment – 01:57:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is something that was brought to Louisiana from Florida, New Jersey.
- I want to thank your staff, as well as Treasury and Bond Commission.
- Obviously, the money is going through the Law Enforcement Commission.
- I think someone is here from the Law Enforcement Commission.
- I think someone is here from Law Enforcement Commission.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
literacy, adolescent, teacher education, high-dosage tutoring, reading intervention, workforce development, training programs, Bayou Growth Opportunity, funding, employment, skills gap, qualified employer, credential recognition, government growth limit, recurring revenue, state finance, Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund, fiscal responsibility, legislative sessions, regular sessions
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee met on April 22 and first considered Chairman Beaulieu’s House Bill 646, a constitutional amendment limiting the amount of State General Fund money that may be appropriated in a fiscal year. After adopting a set of amendments creating the Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund and making conforming changes, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The companion bill, House Bill 824, which establishes the growth limit formula based on CPI, medical CPI, and population change, was also amended and reported favorably as amended. Supporters framed both measures as a way to keep spending within recurring revenues and create a path toward reducing or eliminating the state income tax.
The committee then reported favorably as amended House Bill 1157, creating the Louisiana State Infrastructure Fund to help finance infrastructure-related projects, with testimony that it would leverage private and federal dollars and initially focus on rail, port, road, and bridge projects. House Bill 316, which provides a framework for student literacy reforms for grades four through eight, was presented as having no new cost because the Department of Education said the work was already covered by existing resources; it was reported favorably. House Bill 549, creating the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program to provide employer-based training grants, also received support from business groups and was reported favorably as amended.
House Bill 1129, dealing with the sale of state-owned surplus movable property, drew support from Louisiana auctioneers who argued local firms should be allowed to bid on the state’s auction contract instead of relying on an out-of-state vendor; it was reported favorably. House Bill 873, which would fund pursuit intervention technology through a $2 driver’s license fee, generated significant concern about adding fees and whether the money should instead come from existing budgets. After discussion of the proposed technologies and training, the committee deferred the bill voluntarily to work on alternatives, including a possible sunset and other funding options. Finally, House Bill 752, which would change the timing and duration of regular legislative sessions by joint rule, was reported without action after members noted the revised fiscal note showed a decrease in state general fund expenditures. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- And the public agrees.
- And the public agrees. must be a remedy. And the public agrees.
- else in the public wish to testify?
- </c><01:41:47.440><c> data</c> period of time it's that's public data period of time it's that's public
- </c><01:41:53.920><c> Uh</c> um that's becomes public data. Uh um that's becomes public data.
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG DEFER, EIG-PSM, EIG Public Hearings 02-10-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> has under title 10 to deploy service has under title 10 to deploy service members<00:13:55.279><
- </c> his prerogative to deploy service his prerogative to deploy service members<00:13:59.360><c> within
- </c> partly in response to um the public partly in response to um the public defenders<00:26:58.320><
- It could interrupt um public right?
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
public lands, county authority, public health, safety regulations, cultural preservation, public safety, Hawaii National Guard, military deployment, governor authority, federal assistance, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 2033 on renewable energy, focused on rooftop solar and grid-ready homes. Members discussed amendments intended to clarify retrofit provisions for new homes, cost-sharing requirements for interconnecting customers, compliance with relevant safety standards or certifications, and a date change. The chair recommended passage with amendments, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously.
The joint committees then heard Senate Bill 2363 on county authority over access to encumbered properties such as streams. The City and County of Honolulu, along with the Department of Transportation and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, testified in support, saying the bill would help protect public safety, reduce flood risk, and prevent illicit activity. A Libertarian Party representative opposed the measure, arguing the problem stemmed from mismanagement and that the bill granted overly broad new powers. No action was taken during the hearing.
The committees also heard Senate Bill 2054 and Senate Bill 2057, both relating to public safety and immigration-related state authority. Testimony on SB 2054 largely supported limiting state resources for federal or out-of-state deployments when the governor objects, with the Hawaii National Guard raising concerns about unclear obligations for service members and the distinction between Title 10 and Title 32 authority. On SB 2057, supporters including ACLU of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, and the Legal Clinic said the bill would curb cooperation with ICE, protect constitutional rights, and preserve trust in immigrant communities; one witness also noted the rapid growth of 287(g) agreements nationwide. The committee then moved on to SB 2377 on property damage to critical infrastructure, where Charter Communications and Hawaiian Telecom supported the bill and asked for clarification to include broadband and telecommunications, while the Public Defender questioned whether the higher penalty was justified. Finally, the committee began SB 3322 on law enforcement, with testimony emphasizing clearer separation between local police and federal agents, limits on immigration enforcement cooperation, and protections for community trust; the hearing continued with additional testimony and questions.