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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PBS Info Briefing - Thu Aug 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the mitigation<00:29:43.840>
working <00:29:44.240>group The mitigation working group - <00:30:59.039>
Um with a working group. Um with a working group. - So, we send out fire trucks and water trucks, I'm sorry, from our highways group and our airports group
- and our airports our highways group and our airports group<00:58:19.040>
to <00:58:19.280> - So we do have a group that coordinates.
Summary:
The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on hazard mitigation planning and recent tsunami and wildfire threats. Chair Dela Buladi opened by framing the meeting around the need for iterative disaster planning and lessons learned from events such as the Lahaina wildfires, the Puna Coast earthquake/tsunami, and recent wildfire activity. The committee heard first from Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Tomage Magno, who explained the federal and local hazard mitigation planning process, including the requirement for an active five-year mitigation plan to qualify for federal disaster funds. He described the plan as a living document built from prior plans, public and agency outreach, risk and capability assessments, and ongoing updates, with county departments, state agencies, and subject matter experts participating in the process.
Magno outlined several FEMA-related mitigation funding programs, including flood mitigation assistance, post-fire assistance, pre-disaster mitigation, revolving loan funds, and dam safety grants. He emphasized that the Hawaii County plan was recently approved by FEMA, that the county council approves the plan, and that the county reviews it annually with a formal revision process beginning in the fourth year. Members asked about how the plan tracks project status, how priorities and funding changes are handled, and whether federal funding programs might be affected by HR1; Magno said the county is proceeding on the assumption that funding will remain available and noted some sources have been reestablished. He also said the county encourages council participation in meetings and planning.
Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen then addressed the committee on DOT’s response to a recent tsunami threat, saying the agency had about four hours to prepare before the first wave arrival and was focused on its own operational response rather than the broader statewide planning process. In response to questions, he stated that FHWA funds cannot be used for evacuation routes, which is why prior legislative funding was important. Members also discussed specific mitigation projects such as fire breaks, bridge retrofits, and the Singing Bridge, with DOT noting that work is underway and that a replacement bridge upstream is being planned to carry traffic during repairs. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the informational briefing.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/09/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Metrics, quality, lots of um group.
- what's classified as FDA calls a group what's classified as FDA calls a group of<03:46:45.359>
- It's actually a rather large group because there's so many intersections.
- <04:06:40.399>
because a it's a rather large group because a it's a rather large group because- <04:08:22.800>
on equally represented in these groups on equally represented in these groups
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- All of the business groups, so are all of the neighborhood groups.
- Every neighborhood group that's weighed in has weighed in in support.
- All of the business groups, so are all of the neighborhood groups.
- Every neighborhood group that's weighed in has weighed in in support.
- I served on the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau's working group for SB 777 last year.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- which I think is the most direct way, although I do know a lot of teams use messaging, so they have a group
- So they have a group thread on either WhatsApp or instant message.
- of faculty, teachers, or one of the educational equity groups, or a member of the legislature—we will
- of faculty, teachers, or in one of the educational equity groups, or a member of the legislature—we
- over other ethnic groups, even though a lot of the resources, as has been mentioned previously, will
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- groups, a couple of business groups, and say you're an 18... ...of the same groups that we're going
- to be in this agency, put a couple environmental groups, a couple of business groups, and say, in 18
- Group, formerly the Gasoline Convenience Store Association.
- since come down to two groups.
- ...since come down to two groups, am I right with those numbers?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 4760 - Omnibus Public Safety policy provisions - 05/08/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Wright County Probation Working Group.
- It states the members of the working group do not receive compensation.
- supervisions working group supervisions working group as<01:15:46.800>
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receive <01:15:53.080>comment group do not receive comment group do not receive comment- It also clarifies that the working group It also clarifies that the working group is<01:15:57.880
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Summary:
The Public Safety Policy Conference Committee met on May 8, 2026, with all conferees present. The chair opened with decorum instructions, explained that the meeting was policy-only, and noted that no public testimony had been signed up. Members then introduced themselves, with several noting they were retiring at the end of the session or year.
The committee adopted a series of provisions, mostly by unanimous voice vote, including House language on identity theft and financial crimes updates, supervision abatement and restitution considerations for corrections, protective-order enhancements for murder penalties, prediction markets, victim-notification requirements for plea and sentencing hearings, research data privacy, ignition interlock and impaired-driving license changes, DOC licensing and sanctions for juvenile/adult community-based residential facilities, criminal-conviction employment and licensing standards, jail medication procedures, domestic abuse law changes, and a grant-use extension for dual-status/crossover youth funding. Several items were described as technical or clarifying changes, while others updated law to address AI-related identity theft, foreign protective orders, victim privacy, and corrections oversight.
The committee also heard discussion on a Senate provision allowing victims of domestic violence to petition for wireless account and phone-number transfers. A witness supported the concept but urged changes to better align the state language with existing federal law; members noted the issue might need another vehicle or further work. For the domestic abuse item, staff explained that an A15 amendment would later adjust the warrantless-arrest window from 28 days to 14 days. On the jail-medication item, a member emphasized the changes were clarifying and not an admission that last year’s law was flawed. All adopted provisions passed by voice vote without opposition.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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not around homeschooling groups, not around homeschooling groups, not independent - So you say that this group no longer serves its purpose?
- I'm trying to understand what has group.
- They have other groups like every library who's the actual political side of it.
- > like<00:36:19.359>
every They have other groups like every They have other groups like every
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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of areas where you might have a group of areas where you might have a group - So a very small section of the group.
- an update from from your all's group. an update from from your all's group.
- <01:18:39.520>
It doesn't go to a specific group. It doesn't go to a specific group. - So, um we we're working with this group. So, um we we're working with this group.
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:15
Department of Insurance Update 00:01:39
Department of Financial Institutions Update 00:37:07
Insurance Industry Update 00:54:50
Credit Union Industry Update 01:10:53, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 16 minutes, and then received an update from Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark and staff on the Department of Insurance. Clark reviewed department activity, including growth in premium volume and licensing, consumer complaints and recoveries, and a rise in fraud referrals. She said the department has 66 open fraud cases and described common schemes such as staged auto accidents, inflated repair or cleanup charges, and roofing scams. She also said the department’s investigators often prepare strong cases but face reluctance from local prosecutors, especially in Fayette and Jefferson counties, to pursue them.
Clark reported favorable workers’ compensation news, saying rates will decrease 9.7% next year for the 20th straight year. She contrasted that with a difficult property insurance market driven by storms, reinsurance costs, inflation, labor shortages, and litigation, but said Kentucky’s market remains relatively stable, citing the Kentucky Fair Plan’s small number of policies. She then warned of significant 2026 health insurance premium increases on the exchange: 16.1% for Molina, 23% for Anthem, and 37% for WCare, after CareSource withdrew. She said the rates were reviewed by actuaries and found fair, but that the biggest pressure point is the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which she said could leave about 90% of exchange enrollees facing a compounded increase.
Members questioned Clark about fraud prosecution, the number of people in commercial versus public coverage, and the impact of expiring subsidies. Clark said the prosecution issue is mainly with Commonwealth attorneys and that rural counties are more cooperative than urban ones. She also said the health market is individually rated and that older enrollees would be hit harder, while the loss of tax credits could push some people out of the marketplace. One member asked about the attorney general’s recent opinion on SB 188, the PBM bill; staff said attorneys were still reviewing it. Clark closed by noting that Kentucky’s fraud and towing/storage legislation has become a model for other states.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Drowning impacts African Americans and Native American children more than any other group.
- Meg Madden, Ray, and Mark, I represent the nonpartisan group CAUSE, Californians United for Sex-Based
- Moms for Liberty group and very strong opposition. Lauren Tina D.
- representing many Democrats and gay and lesbian. and women are real, nonpartisan groups representing
- Moms for Liberty Group and very strong opposition. Lauren Tina D.
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.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/08/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know how welcome I am for the working group, but let you be happy to.
- I don't know how welcome I am for the working group, but let you be happy to.
- I don't know how welcome I am for the working group, but let you be happy to.
- I don't know how welcome I am for the working group, but let you be happy to.
- I don't know how welcome I am for the working group, but let you be happy to.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/19/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I think inherently when you follow those requirements and are certified by one of the certifying groups
- I think inherently when you follow those requirements and are certified by one of the certifying groups
- I think inherently when you follow those requirements and are certified by one of the certifying groups
- <00:12:58.120>
home <00:12:59.199>for situation such as a group home for situation - housing or uh some of these other group housing or uh some of these other group homes<00:14:22.079
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Capitol Commission May 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The group gave me a statement, a prepared statement on this project for their update.
- So I think that's part of what the group is working on right now. How that's going to take place.
- So I think that's part of what the group is working on right now, is to try to nail all that down, to
- So I think that's part of what the group is working on right now. how that's going to take place.
- So I think that's part of what the group is working on right now, is to try to nail all that down, do
Summary:
The commission heard updates on several Capitol accessibility and planning projects. A study of the ADA chairlifts at the Capitol was completed, and the consultant recommended replacing the lifts in the legislative library, House chamber, and Senate chamber because of compliance and functional issues. Preliminary cost estimates were about $400,000, with design expected to take a few months and construction another month or two. Members asked whether the replacement would fit into the broader capital master plan, and staff said the locations appear unlikely to be heavily affected, but that would be confirmed during design.
The group also discussed the updated capital master plan and the pending owner’s representative procurement. The Office of Administration has the RFQ prepared, but it will not be released until budget authority is available; the commission had previously approved moving forward subject to appropriations, and members noted that delays will increase costs. Staff said they are waiting on the FY26 budget before proceeding.
An update was given on the Governor’s Council on Disability’s digital wayfinding project. The team is working on the technical architecture, content process, and governance framework, and at this stage the commission is only expected to approve signage rather than fund the project. Members raised questions about long-term maintenance, software updates, and responsibility for ongoing costs, and staff said those details are still being worked out. The commission also emphasized that House and Senate leadership and administrative staff should be shown the proposed signs before implementation. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Local jurisdictions and stakeholder groups that otherwise support transit are expressing resistance to
- I'm going to start off by saying resident groups already have the right to approach an owner, make an
- The question is not whether or not the resident groups would have to match the offer on the table.
- The question is not whether or not the resident groups would have to match the offer on the table.
- No, they come together as a group. They come together and buy it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 03/26/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- . group. group.
- I don't know if the ACAS advisory group is within the jurisdiction of State and Local Government or if
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uh um a group uh um a group uh dedicated<00:26:52.440>to <00:26:52.640 - Quite a bit different than what the original direction of that group was.
- <00:31:03.280>
So, direction of that group was. So, direction of that group was.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Nov 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So, back to the nonprofit group with the museum.
- Group that, I'm assuming it's a non-profit group of the Code Talkers.
- Their group came in to look at the land.
- Chair, members of this group?
- This group and the governor, I can't make decisions for her.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Sep 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We also had three working groups that supported the selection.
- The first was an internal working group made up of PED employees. employees.
- Working group, NOVA coordinator external group, made unanimous recommendations to Secretary Padilla to
- We want to assign them to an after-school tutoring group to help get these students up to speed.
- We like this group and that's who we're going to go with. And so I'm curious.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- together reasonably well uh as a group together reasonably well uh as a group to<00:16:53.279>
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- While I don't like the group<00:19:36.880>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The Session Adjourns / Rallying for Disability Rights / Fighting Fraud / Countering Climate Change May 25th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These compromises will be struck in the coming days as conference committees turn into working groups
- in preparation for the governor groups in preparation for the governor to<00:03:20.480>
officially - <00:12:30.079>
of so there's a bipartisan group of so there's a bipartisan group of legislators - As of now, the human services finance bill is still being reviewed in a working group where senators
- <00:13:39.120>
where reviewed in a working group where reviewed in a working group where senators
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Many times financial firms or groups with a political agenda will purchase shares in companies and then
- And so many times this is done through shareholder resolutions where a group of activist shareholders
- So with regard to insurance companies, for example, there's a group called As You Sow, and they say,
- help their shareholders, which is their job, and to help their insureds, when an activist shareholder group
- I just wanted to clarify that, again, because every time I go to a group of conventionists, a group of
Summary:
The Senate took up and passed Senate Bill 945, which concerns political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurance holding companies. Senator Hughes argued the bill would protect Texas-based insurers from activist shareholder pressure, especially proposals aimed at limiting insurance coverage for oil and gas companies for ESG or political reasons. The motion to suspend the regular order was adopted over objection, and SB 945 passed to engrossment on a 20-10 vote with one present not voting.
The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1117, allowing any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin in oral or maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, and House Joint Resolution 98, renewing Texas’s application for an Article 5 Convention of States to propose amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power limits, and term limits. Both measures advanced after debate and roll-call votes; SB 1117 passed unanimously after suspension of the three-day rule, and H.J.R. 98 was adopted on a 17-14 vote.
Members then approved several other measures, including the committee substitute for House Bill 142 on HHSC’s Office of Inspector General and Medicaid overpayment recovery, Senate Bill 2373 on AI-enabled financial fraud and deepfake/phishing schemes, Senate Bill 2221 on fraudulent UCC financing statements, and Senate Bill 2681 on the basis for third-party voter-registration challenges. The Senate also adopted a resolution authorizing a Texas Life Monument replica at the Capitol complex, and passed S.J.R. 59 creating funds for Texas State Technical College capital needs.
The body debated and passed Senate Bill 946, which would bar credit discrimination against organizations based on social, political, religious, or similar value-based considerations and require credit decisions to rest on creditworthiness. Senators raised concerns that the bill could create a special protected class for non-human entities or conflict with existing state policies, but the bill advanced to engrossment on a 20-11 vote. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2477 to ease office-to-residential conversions in large cities after adopting an amendment negotiated with municipal stakeholders, and began consideration of Senate Bill 715 on ERCOT reliability requirements for generators, including existing generation, with extensive debate over impacts on renewables, power purchase agreements, and grid reliability.