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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
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- Also, these programs didn't exist, so every program that the department is approving right now had to
- Also, these programs didn't exist, so every program that the department is approving right now had to
- Nick Anderson: This apprenticeship program requires participants to complete a classroom component as
- of Nick Anderson: This apprenticeship program requires participants to complete a classroom component
- of Nick Anderson: This apprenticeship program requires participants to complete a classroom component
VT
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- It does not force participation.
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towns Under this bill, participating towns Under this bill, participating towns would<00:29: - Non-participating towns would not pay for it and would not be drawn into it.
- Each participating town pays their population multiplied by the per capita rate.
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their Each participating town pays their Each participating town pays their population<00:31
Summary:
The House opened with devotional remarks and then handled several procedural items, including referring Senate Bill 223 on Vermont water quality, which carries an appropriation, to the Committee on Appropriations. The chamber also read and recognized three House Concurrent Resolutions: honoring Maria Blair for nearly four decades of service in the Joint Fiscal Office; designating April 11–17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week in Vermont; and congratulating the 2025 Green Mountain Council class of Eagle Scouts. Members offered brief tributes to Blair’s institutional knowledge and service, and to the importance of addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health. Guests connected to the resolutions were recognized in the gallery, and the House also heard announcements introducing visitors and upcoming meetings.
The main legislative action was on Senate Bill 255, which would establish a pilot law enforcement governance council in Windham County. Committee members described it as a limited, voluntary pilot intended to improve regional public safety governance and funding without imposing a statewide mandate or new tax. Testimony came from legislative staff, local officials, sheriffs, police, the Vermont State Police, and municipal representatives. The Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee reported the bill favorably with a 9-0-1 vote and a small amendment adding an additional report-back requirement; Ways and Means found no fiscal impact to state revenue and reported it favorably 10-0-1. The House then agreed to propose the amendment and ordered the bill to third reading.
The final action item was House Bill 956, approving Burlington’s charter amendment to formally establish the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a permanent city office. The sponsor explained that Burlington voters had already approved the change and that the bill would codify existing duties, including equity strategy, policy advice, representation of underserved communities, and community engagement, with the director reporting to the mayor. The Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee reported the bill favorably 10-0-1, and the House ordered it to third reading. Later, Ways and Means reported favorably with amendment on Senate Bill 327, an economic development bill carrying an appropriation, and it was referred to Appropriations under House Rule 35A. The House then adjourned until April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/11/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
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- And this bill aligns with our residency requirements throughout our programs.
- Our work focuses on building that system, not as a single program.
- This is going to add to our navigator program.
- This is going to add to her navigator program are right now.
- To participate as well.
Keywords:
veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards
VT
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- Member from Burlington. producer responsibility program for producer responsibility program for beverage
- extended producer responsibility program extended producer responsibility program for<00:07:46.560
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has years provided that participant has years provided that participant has - the adult court diversion program. the adult court diversion program.
- Participants in that program could have been charged a fee of up to $300, but House Judiciary recommended
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional led by Rep. Bram Kleppner, who spoke about ethics, the virtues of kindness, wisdom, and courage, and offered an atheist’s prayer focused on those themes for legislative work. After the devotional, the chamber handled first readings of four bills: H.913 on prohibiting certain prediction markets securities, H.914 on compensating the city of Barre for an education property tax overpayment, H.915 on an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers, and H.916 on education fund expenditures review. H.913 was referred to Government Operations and Military Affairs, H.914 to Ways and Means, H.915 to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because it affects state revenue, and H.916 to Education.
Members also made several announcements recognizing outside groups and events, including a Universal Health Care Caucus meeting, the organization Lond, visiting Vermont NEA educators for “Stand Up for Students Day,” a Federation of Sportsmen mixer, a Vermont State Employees Association reception and dinner, a Council of State Governments East reception, a mental health first aid class reminder, and State House apparel sales. The House then took up orders of the day, first postponing action on H.205, an act relating to agreements not to compete, for one legislative day.
The chamber passed H.639 on genetic data privacy, H.694 on amendments to the Bennington town charter concerning the town manager, and H.907 on legislative review of reporting requirements. It then considered H.566 on sealing postcharge court diversion records upon successful completion. The Judiciary Committee explained the bill would replace expungement with sealing for juvenile and adult diversion records, add a limited Burlington Community Justice Center pilot for certain municipal ordinance violations, and align the law with prior record-clearance reforms; Judiciary reported it favorably 10-1. Ways and Means said removal of a proposed fee eliminated any fiscal impact and reported the bill ought to pass 11-0. The House agreed to the Judiciary amendment and ordered third reading. Finally, the House postponed H.635, which would eliminate Department of Correction supervisory fees, for one legislative day, heard additional announcements, and adjourned until Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
MN
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- The public subsidy program, um, we administered the public subsidy program in 2024.
- The public subsidy program, um, we administered the public subsidy program in 2024.
- Also part of the public subsidy program is the political contribution refund program.
- <00:56:13.119>
in <00:56:13.240>the <00:56:13.440>program citizens participating - in the program citizens participating in the program and<00:56:14.280>
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TX
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- I was doing inside programming and re-entry for a program called "What Life Is About."
- These practices not only cause harm but also discourage participation in critical rehabilitation programs
- So the TDCJ does have sex offender rehabilitation programming.
- And they have a 4, 9, and 18-month program.
- Their program actually dovetails into our program so that the individuals who are civilly committed are
Keywords:
mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Apr 9th, 2025
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- put a voucher program together?
- Do you have a vision of who would be participating at the table?
- the state program, which is a component of this bill.
- Apprenticeship programs under current law.
- And there is an existing program at DPH that does this exact work.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote.
The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations.
The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.
TX
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- HB 1186 would allow Midland to participate in the program established under Texas law, providing a state
- While we qualify to participate in the existing state sales tax and hotel occupancy tax program for conventions
- Now, I want to be clear, our organization will not qualify for, um, for, to participate under this program
- This means the city of Lubbock will get to decide which rebate program to participate in.
- Preservation Tax Credit program.
Bills:
HB249
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 5, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Some see program what which is what we now call the last several iterations of our managed care program
- The LTC program also uses he this information to inform us of the quality of the program, but they are
- So lots we have the dental program. Again, he does is So lots we have the dental program.
- program components, a data-driven goals for the programs and reporting for the plans.
- And when I talked about the evolution of our quality program and kind of learning from past programs
AL
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- This program is currently being piloted at program is currently being piloted at program is currently
- Our next big program is our GI dependent Our next big program is our GI dependent Our next big program
- Currently, if scholarship program. Currently, if scholarship program.
- I applaud all that participated in this applaud all that participated in this applaud all that participated
- programs at public in career technical programs at public in career technical programs at public schools
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
MN
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- As an example, we have about 50,000 participants in the I Can program.
- Our naturalist programs, though, have like 8,000 programs with 245,000 participants, and we delivered
- 2,100 requested programs for 60,000 participants from schools, organizations, and clubs.
- 50,000 participants in the Ian program 50,000 participants in the Ian program our<01:07:11.359><
- programs with 245,000 8,000 programs with 245,000 participants<01:07:17.200>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/24/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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- services and various waiver programs. services and various waiver programs.
- And the private deposit insurance program is funded collectively by participating credit unions, meaning
- comparable federal insurance program. comparable federal insurance program.
- program for credit unions. program for credit unions.
- participation may drop that participate participation may drop and<02:03:04.360>
ultimately <02
TX
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- program.
- So, overall, we cover approximately 400,000, 420,000 participants. in that program.
- The last area is seaport connectivity program that program has been around for a while.
- SWIFT program is oversubscribed.
- We used two programs. One, the Water Loan Assistance Program.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/15/26
Health and Human Services
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- . program. program.
- Section 6 of the article permits a hospital participating in the directed payment program under Section
- 256B.1973, HCMC's existing directed payment program, to elect to participate in the program under Section
- a hospital participating in the directed<00:32:18.760>
payment <00:32:19.120>program <00 - payment program, to elect to participate payment program, to elect to participate in<00:32:29.320
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (11-20-25)
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that been supportive of programs that been supportive of programs that are< - , development of uh growth programs, development of uh growth programs, access<00:58:25.119>
to - have between 120 and 140 participants have between 120 and 140 participants for<01:07:28.480>
- participants for the expos themselves. participants for the expos themselves.
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:58
Putting Young Kentuckians to Work: First Year Update 00:04:06
Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative 00:21:59
Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership 00:57:15, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the October minutes, and heard first a progress report on the state-funded “Putting Young Kentuckians to Work” initiative. Workforce leaders from Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Kentucky Works said the HB 1 funding has allowed them to contract with all 10 workforce boards and build new pipelines with high schools, area technology centers, school districts, and community and technical colleges. They reported an end-of-year goal of 3,600 job placements, with 218 placements reported as of October 2025 and enrollment numbers continuing to rise. Testimony emphasized that the program is aimed at disconnected youth and high school seniors, that federal WIOA funds are too limited to support this work alone, and that the flexible state funding has enabled short-term training and placements in fields such as welding, CDL, and CNA. Members asked about barriers to implementation, wage levels, and services for students with disabilities; presenters said the main challenge was building school relationships and that wage growth should improve as students gain more skills and credentials.
The committee then received an update on the Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative. Representatives from Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington explained that the General Assembly previously provided $250,000 for a consultant to develop a statewide talent attraction and retention strategy, and that more than 13 organizations across the state support the effort. Development Counsellors International described its research process, including statewide stakeholder engagement, and said the goal is to create a Kentucky talent value proposition that combines job opportunities with quality-of-place messaging. They reported that Kentucky faces a shrinking labor force and a projected national worker shortfall, while internal research found 47% of working-age respondents could consider leaving the state within two years because they are not confident in career opportunities. At the same time, they said 96% of surveyed higher education students would stay if offered a full-time job, and 72% of employers expect to expand staffing in the next two years. The presenters said they are moving from research into messaging and an action plan, and that the strategy should be customized and measurable rather than one-size-fits-all.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, January 22, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
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- We had great participation. the state. We had great participation.
- programs. Certainly that's applauded. programs. Certainly that's applauded.
- overall health of your program. overall health of your program.
- EGI program equated close to 23%. EGI program equated close to 23%.
- >> Participation >> Participation >> Participation >> participation,<03:52:53.600
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 15 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
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in <00:59:46.720>schools >> Schools who are participating in this program - provided through this program. provided through this program.
- in this program?"
- program?"
- And and presently most federal programs programs programs uh<02:13:46.320>
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Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval to dispense with the reading of the journal. Members introduced guests from Humphreys County and South Haven, then moved to the calendar and took up House Bill 2, a broad education-related measure. The bill was called up, the rules were suspended, and a committee substitute was adopted. An initial amendment correcting drafting errors in the charter school section and subsection numbering was then adopted without objection.
Members then gave extended explanations of HB 2, describing it as a comprehensive school choice and education reform package. Supporters said the bill would create Magnolia student accounts/education savings accounts funded from existing per-pupil dollars, prioritize lower-income families, require testing and financial audits, expand special needs ESAs, and allow public-to-public transfers without a sending district veto. The bill also would expand charter schools into districts with D or F schools, create an accountability dashboard for public and private school reporting, expand the Tim Tebow Act for homeschool extracurricular participation, extend literacy and math requirements through eighth grade, adjust teacher and assistant teacher pay and retirement-related provisions, create a specialized school option program, and require a federal testing waiver. Supporters framed the measure as empowering parents while preserving public schools.
During questions, members raised concerns about charter schools, the cost of the program, accountability, and whether the bill would help or harm public education. One member asked whether failing charter schools were addressed; the response was that the bill was aimed at reconstituting the system rather than directly fixing those schools. Another questioned why a child accepted for transfer could still be denied by a receiving district; the bill sponsor said districts would set and publish acceptance policies and could deny students for lack of room. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s scope and policy rationale, and the transcript does not show a final vote on passage of HB 2 in the excerpt provided.
MN
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- participate in our state uh financial aid programs.
- participate in our state uh financial aid programs.
- participate in our state uh financial aid programs.
- participate in our state uh financial aid programs.
- participate in our state uh financial aid programs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2026
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- and programs serving lower census levels than the maximum budget the program is projected to support
- in the program.
- If they land in a diversion program, that diversion program will be funded by the DSH program.
- It was a pilot program investment. I don't think it's a pilot program. It was investment.
- The four counties that have been approved to participate in this mental health IMD program are Riverside
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Sep 3rd, 2025
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- program.
- The McKinley Academy program is an early college program.
- college program.
- But it was across the state of New Mexico of students that participated in that program.
- We aim to encourage students to participate in those programs and prepare them to become educators.