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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Election Laws

Transcript Highlights:
  • those of you that may not know who I am, I'm Senator Liz Miranda, and I represent the Second Suffolk District
  • The Republicans were ready, red map, they had it ready. They were going to start working...
  • The Republicans were ready, red map, they had it ready.
  • The Republicans were ready, red map, they had it ready, they were going to start working the legislatures
  • I'm an elected school committee member in Senator Eldridge's district, and my professional work has focused
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on S. 7 and H. 63, proposed constitutional amendments to restore voting rights to people incarcerated for felony convictions. Sponsors Rep. Erica Iderhoven and Sen. Liz Miranda argued that Massachusetts should reverse the 2000 disenfranchisement change, describing it as a recent and racially discriminatory policy that excludes thousands of residents—disproportionately Black and Latino—from civic participation. They said the amendment would put the question before voters, likely in 2028, and noted that implementation details such as domicile and where incarcerated people would register to vote would be handled separately through legislation and existing jail-based voting work. A large number of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people testified in support, many speaking remotely from MCI Norfolk, MCI Shirley, and MCI Framingham. They said voting would affirm dignity, accountability, rehabilitation, and connection to community, and several described civic education programs inside the facilities that had helped them engage with public policy. Witnesses repeatedly characterized disenfranchisement as “civil death,” linked it to racial injustice and the legacy of slavery, and urged the committee to advance the bills favorably. A few speakers also addressed practical questions about voting location and domicile, with sponsors saying those issues are not specified in the constitutional amendment and would be worked out later. Committee members asked several questions, including whether incarcerated people would vote in the community where they were incarcerated or where they previously lived, and whether future legislation could include carve-outs based on offense type or time served. Testifiers and sponsors generally said the amendment itself does not decide those implementation questions, and some said they would oppose carve-outs. One member raised a broader moral objection about allowing people convicted of serious crimes to vote; supporters responded that punishment should not erase democratic rights and that voting can support rehabilitation and reentry. No vote or final committee action was taken during the transcript provided. The hearing also briefly included testimony on a separate matter, S. 521, a proposed ratification of the federal Child Labor Amendment. Witnesses supporting that measure warned against renewed child labor rollbacks in other states and argued Massachusetts should reaffirm protections for children and education. That portion of the hearing was separate from the voting-rights discussion.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Appropriations - Human Resources Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's a reduction in F-MAP for Medicaid in the next year or so, does this section give you guys
  • I'm just trying to think, like, what logistically happens if there's a reduction in the federal F-MAP
  • If there's a reduction in the federal F-MAP. Mr.
  • Chair, Senator Cleary, I think it would depend on the size and scope of that reduction in the F-MAP.
  • Certainly, our traditional F-MAP sometimes fluctuates.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Senate Appropriations HR Division met with all members present to review the medical services portion of the HHS budget. Sarah Aker, Executive Director of Medical Services, walked the committee through several budget items, including HCBS cost-to-continue adjustments, the DD bed assessment, expansion of value-based purchasing, targeted rate increases for home health and QSP services, and the cross-disability waiver. Members generally supported the targeted increases for home health and QSP, and Aker explained that the cross-disability waiver funding would support startup work, service design, and infrastructure ahead of a planned July 1, 2028 implementation. The committee spent significant time on rate-setting and provider payment issues. Members discussed ambulance rate rebasing, with several senators expressing concern that the proposed increase was too high relative to peer states; the committee ultimately moved toward reducing that item to $1 million rather than zero so it could be revisited in conference committee. They also discussed a House-added critical access hospital networking grant and similarly leaned toward reducing it to $1 million. Aker explained the department’s value-based purchasing plans, including use of a vendor selected through RFP, and clarified how the department’s existing Medicaid managed care and hospital value-based programs work. A major portion of the meeting focused on long-term care and basic care payments, including a House-added extension of the $5 per day basic care add-on and a proposed shift in nursing facility incentive grants toward a withhold-based model. Senator Mathern indicated he would bring an amendment to delay or modify the withhold change, and Aker said the department would prefer language that directly addresses whether a withhold may be implemented. Members also discussed 1915(i) services, FMAP changes, the Medicaid legacy system modernization carryover, and a House-added legislative intent section on medical assistance. The committee adjourned for the morning with plans to return later to continue Human Services budget work and revisit unresolved items in conference committee.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/18/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cultural events like this festival are essential for putting our state on the map and on Hollywood's
  • Cultural events like this festival are essential for putting our state on the map and on Hollywood's
  • Cultural events like this festival are essential for putting our state on the map and on Hollywood's
  • If we go to the next slide: expanding school district partnerships.
  • slide expanding School District slide expanding School District Partnerships<02:04:18.199> again
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 21st, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent House District 28 in the Northeast Heights.
  • But I'm State Representative John Blockhouse, District 51.
  • Representative for House District 70.
  • Of Representative Miguel García's district.
  • Liz Stefanik, Senate District 39, parts of Fort Worth.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, next we have a map of the Commonwealth.
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  • a map of the Commonwealth.<00:03:42.480> And<00:03:42.640> so,<00:03:42.879> how
  • So as you can see from<00:04:29.280> the<00:04:29.520> map<00:04:30.000> we<00:04
  • we uh whether it's a sports from the map we uh whether it's a sports book<00:04:31.680> or<00
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its August 21 meeting and then received an update from Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation leadership on implementation of Senate Bill 299 and House Bill 566. Jamie Eids and staff described the agency’s new structure after charitable gaming was brought under the corporation, including new divisions, staffing, banking, payroll, insurance, procurement, and reporting systems. They also unveiled the corporation’s new logo and tagline, and said the transition had been designed to avoid interruption for charities, licensees, and racing operations. A major focus was the fee structure required by House Bill 566. Eids outlined current licensing fees across racing, sports wagering, and charitable gaming, compared Kentucky’s fees with other states, and recommended keeping the status quo for one more year because the agency has only recently brought all three components fully in-house. Members asked about whether charitable gaming had harmed veterans’ groups or other nonprofits, whether any revenue should be transferred back to the state, and whether the charitable gaming licenses cover one-off raffles as well as standing operations. Eids said she had not heard complaints, said the licenses include all such activity with some exemptions, and agreed to look at the question of future transfers. The committee then heard from Melissa Combs Wright on pari-mutuel wagering and Hannah Sims on sports wagering. They reported continued growth in historical horse racing, more than $11 billion in total pari-mutuel wagering in fiscal year 2025, over $10.5 billion in HHR wagers, and about $161 million in pari-mutuel tax revenue, with most of that supporting the general fund and horse-breeding development funds. They also said sports wagering has generated nearly $5 billion in wagers since launch, $73 million for the public pension fund, and more than $2 million for problem gambling services, while expanding to 13 retail locations and 92 additional sports events. Members raised concerns about players being cut off after winning, the lack of local government revenue sharing from gaming facilities, and the growth of computer-assisted wagering; the witnesses said they were reviewing CAWs and that Kentucky does not license poker rooms through the corporation.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • program possibly decrease amount of funding or the number of grants received by any of the school districts
  • And I would assume it was the election law center about the maps and things like that so that that's
  • non-partisan, evidence-based, objective, nothing in terms of lobbying or trying to push particular maps
  • I'm currently standing in the district of a member who has used the word criminal when addressing our
  • But my point was that that Doctor Barber, our local school district superintendent and the district have
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • 400 are represented in our county veteran service officers, with others being, of course, in our district
  • claim is lower, because there's less back and forth between the VA and the CVSO, or the VA and the district
  • sources have told me repeatedly that there's cartels operating in the deserts and mountains in my district
  • to engage in those discussions with our legislators, keeping close attention to what legislative districts
  • We have a state and local partner in every one of our districts, every one of our counties.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration held an informational hearing on budget issues for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Cannabis Control, the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and the California Arts Council. The chair noted there would be no votes. CalVet gave an overview of its programs serving veterans and families, including transition assistance, county veterans service officers, education approvals, housing and homelessness programs, home loans, long-term care homes, and state veterans cemeteries. Members asked about future long-term care needs for aging veterans, staffing and recruitment challenges at veterans homes, and the Yountville steam infrastructure replacement project, for which CalVet sought a $38.8 million reappropriation and said federal reimbursement was expected. CalVet also discussed the role of county veterans service officers in helping veterans file claims and avoid predatory unaccredited representatives. The Department of Cannabis Control described its regulatory role from seed to sale and requested one position to implement SB 1064’s combined activities license. Members and public witnesses focused heavily on the illicit cannabis market, enforcement staffing, and the impact of taxes and fees on the legal market. DCC said it had roughly 87 enforcement positions with about a 15% vacancy rate and more than 200 compliance staff. Its economist presented the 2024 cannabis market report, which found licensed production and retail quantity were up, but retail value and prices were down, with an estimated 11.4 million pounds of illicit production and about 60% of California consumption still coming from the illicit market. Industry witnesses argued the legal market is in crisis, urged repeal of the scheduled excise tax increase, stronger enforcement against illicit cannabis and hemp-derived intoxicants, and expanded retail access. The Department of Consumer Affairs briefly presented nine budget proposals, including a $2.6 million ongoing request to maintain a business modernization system for several boards and bureaus. The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls described its work on economic and educational equity, health care, violence prevention, student rights, and archival and outreach projects, and said its budget request would convert limited-term positions to permanent. A member urged the commission to narrow its priorities toward current issues such as affordability, child care, and women’s health. The California Arts Council outlined its role as the state’s only statewide arts funder and requested restoration of $5 million in local assistance; supporters testified that the funding would leverage additional local investment and help sustain arts access, especially in rural communities. The hearing ended after the non-presentation items were noted and no further public comment was offered.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 27th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • these are congressional District these are congressional District these are congressional districts
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jeff Backer, State Representative, District 9A. Steve Gander, House District 1B. Jimmy Gordon.
  • Steve Jacob, District 28A. Christa Canon? House District 5A. Tom Murphy, House District 9B.
  • Don Gilman, District 17A. Megan Rosbach, the committee administrator. Joe Schumacher, District 21A.
  • Jeff Backer, State Representative, District 9A. Steve Gander, House District 1B. Jimmy Gordon.
  • Steve Jacob, District 28A. Christa Canon? House District 5A. Tom Murphy, House District 9B.
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The committee met for an introductory overview of its jurisdiction and staff roles. Nonpartisan House Research and House Fiscal staff explained that they draft bills and amendments, prepare bill summaries and background research, answer legal and fiscal questions, and help track revenue and budget effects. They also distributed a Budget Overview Brief intended to condense the larger budget materials into a more usable format for members. Staff then walked through the Human Services budget and the committee’s areas of responsibility. They described the department structure, noting that DHS oversees administration, compliance, rulemaking, and county support, and that the overall Human Services budget is large, with medical assistance as the dominant program. They also explained recent and upcoming reorganizations: many children and family-related functions are moving to the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Direct Care and Treatment is becoming its own agency, and some homelessness-related functions remain at DHS. Staff reviewed how the budget is organized by program and budget activity, the difference between direct appropriations and standing appropriations, and how forecasted programs and “tails” work in the budget process. The presentation also covered Medicaid financing and long-term care. Staff explained the federal-state FMAP match, including Minnesota’s current 51.16% federal match for most Medicaid spending, the CHIP match, and the 90% federal share for the expansion population. For long-term care, they outlined Medical Assistance services for elderly and disabled people, state-funded long-term care supports, and Board on Aging programs. They highlighted the personal care assistance program’s phaseout and replacement by Community First Services and Supports, and reviewed the five home- and community-based waivers. Members asked one question about refugee resettlement funding, specifically whether it covers flights; staff said they would need to follow up on the exact use of the federal funds. No bills were heard, and no formal votes or other committee actions were taken during this meeting.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board Mar 31st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what that maps to in the previous investment policy statement is basically the plan characteristics
  • The asset allocation section maps directly to the asset allocation section.
  • that in-state investment program, and then the policy specific to the in-state investment program maps
  • directly to the policy specific to the in-state investment program... ...maps directly to the policy
  • He said North Dakota used to be mostly an empty map, but now it has a significant number of such firms
Keywords: 908, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Mar 31st, 2025

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Johns County School District.
  • district may continue to acquire property and certainly doesn't require that a school district dispose
  • I think one of these facilities is actually right in my district or right outside of my district.
  • I'm the county commissioner for District 5. That's one of our two beach districts.
  • I'm a county commissioner for District 5. That's one of our two beaches, beach districts.
Summary: The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of local, housing, education, construction, and claims bills. It first took up SB 1730 on affordable housing/Live Local changes, adopting an amendment that narrowed and clarified several provisions, including density, height, parking, attorney fees, and exclusions for certain protected areas, then reported the bill favorably. It also approved SB 1674, which clarifies that local investment restrictions cannot block Israel bonds, after a clarifying amendment. SB 140 on charter schools was reported favorably after significant debate over school conversion, teacher contracts, local control, and the use of surplus school property for housing or other public purposes; several speakers opposed it as harmful to public schools, while the sponsor said it preserved district authority and added options for municipalities and job creation. The committee also passed SB 96 and SB 4, two local claims bills, and SB 1714, which allows SHIP funds to help mobile home owners with lot rent and requires local housing plans to address mobile home park closures.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 02/24/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • a little bit about our new team, which is the Veteran Community Based Services team, some of our mapping
  • um some data pieces some of our mapping um some data pieces and<00:01:56.560> then<00:01:56.759
  • On this map here, you’ll see the regions.
  • This map here is just to kind of show you where our veterans have been in Minnesota.
  • <00:07:38.840> just practices um this is just um a map just practices um this is just um a
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 13th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is for the Lakeview Crime Prevention District.
  • This bill simply creates the West End Economic Development District in the parishes of Jefferson and
  • Orleans, which are both in her district.
  • Members, House Bill 982 names a portion of Highway 133 North in Oak Ridge in my Senate district after
  • Members, this is a District Attorney's Association bill that prohibits certain felony offenders from
Keywords: 974, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Special Session F Jun 2nd, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Special districts are... A local critical need warranted.
  • We've spent valuable time debating illegal gerrymandering maps.
  • , water management districts, how things like the Jupiter Inlet District that...
  • to lead and strengthen my district or dividing it more.
  • 101, Senate District 35, and now Senate District 34.
Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 1

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and treating it differently from all other public school districts in Kentucky.
  • , districts, districts, which<01:29:58.080> by<01:29:58.400> definition<01:29:59.760>
  • <01:30:22.639> will precincts by which those districts will precincts by which those districts
  • <01:30:29.120> by targets large school districts by targets large school districts by prohibiting
  • Your governor will tell you that that's schools that the school district in schools that the school district
Keywords: 958, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Education & Employment Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If a district is going to purchase instructional materials August of 2025, publishers would not have
  • I think most times school districts don't purposely put a school next to an interstate, especially in
  • Our school district was very thoughtful. I agree with them on this.
  • I have this issue in my district with young children trying to get across in my district with young children
  • So this goes a long way to help that family and others in our community when our school district is,
Summary: The Education Employment Committee held its first meeting and heard three bills. Chair Kennedy opened with remarks about the committee’s work and the goal of moving Florida from “excellent to eminent.” The committee first considered PCS for CS for HB 151 on private school participation in interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities. Representative Abbott explained that the bill would let private school students participate in sports at FHSAA member schools when their own school does not offer that sport, clarify treatment of single-sex versus co-ed teams, adjust FHSAA board appointment authority, require appeals panels to include a majority of member-school representatives, set timelines for eligibility appeals, and post appeals decisions online. An amendment by Representative McFarland added FHSAA board decisions to the transparency requirement. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably as amended by a 19-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 549 on the “Gulf of America.” Representative Porras said the bill would align Florida’s geographic materials and academic standards with the federal designation replacing the Gulf of Mexico, with a later amendment to phase in the change only for materials adopted or acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Members questioned the timing, costs, and impact on instructional materials; the ranking member and others argued the bill was unnecessary and could burden districts, while supporters said Florida should lead in adopting the federal terminology. Public testimony included support from Florida Citizens Alliance and opposition from a speaker who called the bill a waste of time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 16-2 vote. Finally, the committee considered CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions. Representative Kendall described the bill as addressing elementary students who live within the two-mile walk zone but must cross interstates, freeways, highways, or ramps, and said the measure would provide bus service in those hazardous situations. An amendment clarified the language by tying it to the statutory definition of a limited access facility. Members from both parties described local safety concerns and personal experiences, while one member noted the likely added cost to districts. Public testimony listed opponents, but the chair later clarified they had submitted cards with the wrong bill number. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 20-0 vote, then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Jan 14th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think of it in terms of Google a map of the state of Florida at nighttime.
  • You will see all the... ...think of it in terms of Google a map of the state of Florida at nighttime.
  • Although my district is in the eastern part of Palm Beach County, in Palm Beach County we do have the
Summary: The Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture convened with a quorum present and heard two presentations. Commissioner Wilton Simpson, head of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, outlined department accomplishments and funding needs, including IT modernization, expansion of the Rural and Family Lands program, updated best management practice manuals, growth of the Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, clearing concealed-weapons permit backlogs, construction of the Conner Complex headquarters, forestry equipment upgrades, and youth agriculture programs such as FFA and 4-H. Senators asked about water policy, citrus greening, FAMU partnerships, staffing efficiencies, and interdiction stations used to stop invasive species, stolen goods, and diseased or banned agricultural products from entering the state. Dr. Krista Court of the University of Florida/IFAS presented a preliminary economic assessment of the 2024 hurricane season’s agricultural impacts from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. She explained that the estimates are based on wind, rainfall, flooding, crop location, and survey data from extension agents, industry groups, FDACS, and producers, and that the figures do not include many asset losses, supply-chain effects, forestry losses, or some insurance-covered damages. Her preliminary estimates placed total 2024 agricultural production losses between about $402.3 million and $975.8 million, with the hardest-hit commodity groups including field and row crops, vegetables, melons, potatoes, greenhouse/nursery products, and animals and animal products. Members discussed the importance of accurate survey participation and baseline data, including use of USDA Farm Service Agency information, to improve future disaster estimates and federal relief decisions. Several senators emphasized agriculture’s importance in their districts and statewide. No bills were considered and no formal votes were taken; the only action was adjournment by motion of Senator Burton.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/24/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • . districts. districts.
  • Um, it varies district to district. It depends on the resources that district has available.
  • It varies district to district. It depends on the resources that district has available.
  • It varies district to district. It depends on the resources that district has available.
  • It depends on the district to district.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Sep 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • A one-year earmark for this transportation district that we're sitting in, District Two, but that sunset
  • District Engineer. I appreciate you all.
  • remind the district engineers of those priority projects if we were...
  • And again, you've been hearing from our businesses in the district as well.
  • In other words, you could select a district, a county in your district, to focus on and learn all about