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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • license during a state of emergency. license during a state of emergency.
  • where states are co-located, right?
  • c><00:25:07.920> states<00:25:08.240> of proclamations declaring states of proclamations
  • from what the state is planning.
  • It is very common in other states.
Bills: SCR180
Summary: The committee opened by noting it was likely its last hearing of the 2026 session, then took up several resolutions. SCR 54, on appointing a hydrogen fire safety expert and training on hydrogen-related protocols, and SCR 59, on allowing certain health care professionals to practice without a license during a state of emergency, drew no testimony. Members discussed SCR 59 as a response to past emergencies and the need for pre-approved, updated registries of professionals who could be deployed quickly in emergencies. SCR 62 SD1, which asks the 911 Board to form a working group with the disability community to address access issues in emergency and 911 responses, received testimony from disability advocates and the 911 Board. Testifiers said the measure should ensure an integrated system with EMS infrastructure, real-time access for dispatchers and field personnel, and public education about the system; they also noted that Smart911 is no longer being used on Oahu and Maui and that a statewide, integrated approach is needed. Members agreed to work the suggested language into the resolution. SCR 179, urging Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, was noted as having no testimony but continuing to raise important issues. SCR 74, calling for an audit of no-bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations from 2020 through 2025, drew strong support from a late testifier who tied the measure to emergency procurement concerns after the Lahaina wildfire and COVID-era contracting. The witness argued that procurement rules should not be waived in ways that compromise safety, and described concerns about unlicensed contractors and construction problems in a state housing project. Members asked about the scope of the audit and whether it would interfere with criminal investigations; the witness said the audit should cover a broad range of contracts, including nonprofit contracts, and should not be limited to the wildfire period. The committee also heard SCR 28 SD1 on creating a Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Medal, with support from the Department of Defense and veterans advocates, who said the resolution is intended to do the groundwork for a future appropriation and to determine eligibility and distribution procedures. Finally, SCR 60 SD1, requesting updates on the “Breaking Cycles” rehabilitation and restorative justice study, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, and reform advocates. The department asked that reporting be annual rather than quarterly because of the complexity of the OCCC project, and supporters said the measure would promote transparency and help ensure the study’s recommendations are implemented. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • landowner energy negotiation, agro agriculture preservation, and orphaned whale mitigation education program
  • That's just it's going to be composed of five members appointed by the State Board of Agriculture, and
  • This bill allows to promulgate rules and develop training to assist county emergency management people
  • on how to handle these kinds of wrecks and who to contact for proper assistance.
  • But when you get into Imron County, when you get into metro areas, when you get into areas of the state
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 10th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • At this time, we're going to take up tab 2, SB 1318 on the Florida tax credit scholarship program by
  • The State Board of Education is the chief implementing and coordinating body and has the authority to
  • Let's take up tab 1, SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring programs by Senator Jones.
  • It also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
  • And it also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
Bills: S0182, S1318, S1690
Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote. The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:03:16.080> statute Something that uh both in state statute Something that uh both in state
  • So, we struggle neighboring states.
  • <00:07:17.840> court working with the national state court working with the national state
  • <00:08:19.360> I it could be done at a state level. I it could be done at a state level.
  • ,<00:10:13.839> you looking on behalf of all states, you looking on behalf of all states,
Summary: The subcommittee heard a budget overview from the Kentucky Court of Justice focused on mandated services and several growth items in the judicial branch budget. Court officials said the requests were driven by legal and contractual obligations, including higher contractor rates for court interpreters and IT support, annual software-as-a-service costs, and upgrades to the court’s audiovisual record system (JAVS). They also discussed local facilities needs tied to Jefferson County lease space and the Boyle County Courthouse, though the bulk of the presentation centered on the court’s technology and service-delivery costs. Members asked detailed questions about interpreter services, including whether services are provided in person, by phone, or by Zoom, and whether Kentucky could train and certify more local interpreters instead of relying on contractors from around the country. Court officials said the certification process is rigorous, that the branch is working with the National Center for State Courts on an apprenticeship program, and that they believe Kentucky may have flexibility to develop state-level certification if it meets court needs. They also said they are exploring technology and AI tools for translation, but have not found a solution that reliably handles complex courtroom context. Representative Sharp asked whether cases had been delayed for lack of interpreters; officials said they could provide aggregated data later. The court also described its major IT modernization effort, including a statewide case management system, e-filing, and maintenance of many legacy applications. Officials said contractor rates need to be raised to compete for skilled labor during the implementation phase, but that those costs should decline once the new systems are fully built and only maintained. They explained that part of the request covers three SaaS initiatives: ongoing subscription costs for existing systems, annual fees for the CaseWorks system used in pretrial and specialty courts after federal grant funding ends, and adoption of DocuSign to streamline invoicing, procurement, and contract execution. In response to questions from Representative KC Carney, they said cybersecurity is taken seriously, that they recently conducted a tabletop exercise, and that some risk shifts to cloud vendors under contract, though no separate cybersecurity line item was included. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the JAVS audiovisual court-record system. Court officials said not all courtrooms are on the same version, and they want funding to bring all locations up to the current version and prepare for version 9, which they said would standardize the system statewide and support the official court record. When asked about costs, they said each upgrade can cost about $70,000 to $80,000 per system, that they aim to upgrade about 50 per year, and that the request reflects the need to keep pace with a four-year refresh cycle. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our seed program, the state education assistance program, we're asking for a little bit more this year
  • , the the state Museum. our seed program, the the state education<00:05:15.280> assistance<00:
  • Um, when we started this state education assistance program, and you all certainly helped us get that
  • This state education assistance program has stopped the bleeding, and you can see that in our numbers
  • guard. this state education uh national guard. this state education assistance<00:12:28.959> program
Summary: The committee heard an update from the Mississippi National Guard leadership on deployments, operations, and the Guard’s budget request. The general described ongoing missions involving Mississippi units at the southern border, the National Capital Region, and Operation Safe and Beautiful, as well as the Guard’s role in Operation Midnight Hammer through the Meridian refueling unit. He also noted continued training of international partners at Camp Shelby and emphasized the Guard’s statewide, national, and global reach. The budget presentation focused on a modest increase over the prior year, including funding for state employees and the Youth Challenge Academy, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the state education assistance program, readiness center maintenance for armories, and an increase in AC escalation authority from $164 million to $225 million to allow spending of federal funds on approved projects. The general said federal investment in Mississippi National Guard activities totaled $784 million in FY25, with $384 million for payroll, and explained that most permanent positions are federally reimbursed. Members discussed the state education assistance program, which the general said has helped stop recruiting losses to neighboring states by making Mississippi more competitive on tuition benefits. He said the program especially helps retain midcareer noncommissioned officers and supports younger service members who may lack health coverage when called to state active duty. Senators also asked about Camp Shelby Youth Challenge facilities and armory projects; the general reported that recent appropriations have improved the campus, that the program remains among the top three nationally, and that armory work is moving forward in Amory, Southaven, Corinth, and Carthage. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 11th, 2026

Finance

AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 24th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state parks do... and do you... ...parks do.
  • I think I stated something along that this morning. This may be our last real good year.
  • Um, so that particular program... Minute?
  • Um, so that particular program... we got two different tranches of money under ARPA.
  • The SSPCI program is a small business loan program.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 5th, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it's the Alabama State Board of Athletic Trainers.
  • , with the remaining members being appointed from the state at large.
  • They say it's difficult to find someone from all across the state.
  • Well, that's... from all across the state. Well, that's their job.
  • Okay, uh, it's the State Board... Okay, uh, it’s the State Board of Chiropractor Examiners.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 2270 HD1 SD1 relates to down payment loan assistance program.
  • by individuals domiciled in the state. by individuals domiciled in the state.
  • Senate Bill 2552, relating to the individual housing account program.
  • Senate Bill 2552, relating to the individual housing account program.
  • Capitol conference room 224 on in State Capitol conference room 224 on our<00:13:59.160> 10:45
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving on to HB 2468 HD1 SD2, relating to our internship programs.
  • <00:05:56.720> For<00:05:56.840> the to our internship programs.
  • For the to our internship programs.
  • jurisdiction or the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human<00:07:47.600> resource<00:07:
  • small boat harbors and state parks.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reconvening this Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:40 p.m. in Conference Room 224 at the State Capitol with
  • room<00:07:19.560> 224<00:07:20.240> at<00:07:20.360> the<00:07:20.440> State
  • <00:07:20.720> Capitol<00:07:21.680> with in room 224 at the State Capitol with in
  • room 224 at the State Capitol with the<00:07:21.960> Senate<00:07:22.320> CPN<00:07:22.840
  • We're creating a state statute to mimic the federal rules in place right now for transparent pricing
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we need more time to work on it, and we turned it into a 2-year program because the schools have
  • said that they need at least a year to integrate it into their curriculum and the VRC program. the the
  • to accept donations for this program to accept donations for this program because<00:02:07.680><
  • This is for the agricultural science bachelor's program.
  • This is a University of Hawaii workforce and development program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-28-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • feasibility of establishing state-owned feasibility of establishing state-owned or<00:05:35.160>
  • state-controlled<00:05:36.120> warehouse<00:05:36.880> and or state-controlled
  • in our state legislator roles. in our state legislator roles.
  • A proud graduate of Washington State A proud graduate of Washington State University, University
  • Regents of Washington State University. Regents of Washington State University.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , House Draft 2, Senate Draft 1, related to the Central Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program
  • This is our Central Oahu Care Home Pilot Program.
  • were affected by the recent<00:01:16.440> Kona<00:01:16.680> Low<00:01:17.200> programs
  • <00:01:17.720> What<00:01:17.880> I'd recent Kona Low programs.
  • What I'd recent Kona Low programs.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Soldiers from across the United States remain stationed in Europe.
  • like the Future Soldier Preparatory Course. the Future Soldier Preparatory Course, but it should continue
  • , but generations of soldiers.
  • We have had soldiers at the border.
  • Senator, from what I've heard of the Future Soldier Program out of Fort Jackson, which is actually where
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • States Armed Forces in Laos.
  • I oversee the therapy program and our outreach program.
  • Moreover, given the current uncertainty surrounding other federally funded programs, sustaining state-level
  • This program will provide critical support, mental health care, job training, homeownership assistance
  • The VA provides significant housing assistance to soldiers buying homes.