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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 17th, 2026 at 08:07 am

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the Public Regulation Commission has the authority to do that, but we didn't want to let them do
  • We addressed some other key priorities with the healthcare authority, in particular when it comes to
  • , what we did do is, in recurring, we increased the amount of money that goes to the health care authority
Bills: HB2, SB152
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 09:06 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It supports the authors, composers, and publishers of New Mexico music as well as the New Mexico music
  • And MSBA supports passage of a joint resolution to establish a State Board of Education with the authority
  • If we don't have our local authority being able to represent those people that did elect them locally
  • boards and influence and who gets to sit on those boards and if I can't measure and we can't see that authority
Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • This project was authorized in the 2024-26 budget in the amount of 6,650,000 for the surveying of 54,000
  • The authority for these projects is pursuant to KRS 45.760 PN7.
  • This project was<00:04:25.120> authorized<00:04:25.520> in<00:04:25.759> the<00:
  • in the 2426 budget in the was authorized in the 2426 budget in the amount<00:04:27.919> of<00
  • I'm Sandy Williams, executive director with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and a quorum call, then the committee approved the prior meeting minutes. Staff reported several informational items, including University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, school district debt issues, leasehold improvements, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System bond allocations. The committee then approved a line-item appropriation increase of $350,000 in federal funds for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, along with two Department of Military Affairs projects: the Ashland Readiness Center window replacement and the MATES HVAC replacement at Fort Knox. It also approved four larger maintenance-pool projects without further action: HVAC and smoke evacuation work at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, HVAC and hot water tank replacements at Oakwood, a Green Bank energy-savings performance project across state facilities, and roof replacement at Lake Barkley Lodge. Members asked about the prison project, the roof procurement process, and whether minority-owned firms receive special bidding preference; staff said capital projects are awarded through open low-bid procurement with qualification and warranty requirements, and that minority participation is preferred but not a bidding criterion. Two lease modifications were approved for Franklin County agencies: an expansion and renovation for the Auditor of Public Accounts and a downsizing and renovation for the Kentucky Workers Compensation Funding Commission. The committee also approved Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items, including a Monticello sewer loan, several Cleaner Water Program grants and reallocations, and a House Bill 1 water grant that required no action. Members questioned engineering costs and were told the KIA board reviews technical details and anomalies before approval. Finally, the committee approved six economic development grants: one EDF grant for V Simple in Jefferson County and five KPDI EDF grants for projects in Breckinridge, Erlanger, Todd, and Washington counties. The last action item was approval of Western Kentucky University’s up-to-$10 million general receipts revenue bond issue for athletic facilities. An informational Kentucky Housing Corporation multifamily bond item prompted concern from members about rising per-unit costs for affordable housing, and they requested further explanation from the housing corporation at a future meeting.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • The reason for authorizing a new project pursuant to the authority of KRS 45.760(7) is because of the
  • c><00:08:54.399> pursuant<00:08:54.880> to authorizing a new project pursuant to authorizing
  • The authority exists within the budget bill.
  • c> within<00:19:24.400> the Um the authority exists within the Um the authority exists within
  • This project was Development Authority.
Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including approval of the June meeting minutes and receipt of several correspondence and information reports. Those reports covered quarterly capital project status updates from state agencies and postsecondary institutions, lease modifications, asset preservation projects, school district debt issuances, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority budget history materials. Members also raised questions about a long-open stream mitigation account and were told the funds are fee-in-lieu stream mitigation monies administered through Fish and Wildlife, with staff promising to follow up on the specific project. The committee then reviewed and approved several capital project actions. These included a new Camp Oralis dining hall project for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, explained as a reauthorization because the funding split changed to 64% federal and 36% agency funds; an appropriation increase for the Shelbyville armory addition due to higher construction costs and security requirements; and emergency repair projects for Fort Boonesboro flood remediation and the Kentucky State Police Supply Branch fire damage. Members also approved a tenant improvement fund request for parking garage safety improvements at the Mayo Underwood Building. The Office of Financial Management presented three Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items and one Cleaner Water Program reallocation. The loans included a Shepherdsville sewer/drainage project and two Auburn water and lead service line projects; the grant reallocation involved unused Cleaner Water Program funds, with staff emphasizing that all ARPA-funded cleaner water dollars must be spent by December 31, 2026 or returned. After discussion, the committee approved the package. The committee also approved six Economic Development Fund grants, and the Cabinet for Economic Development began presenting the first six KPDI projects, though the transcript cuts off before those project details were completed.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • which were authorized in House Bill 6. which were authorized in House Bill 6.
  • Um it Communications Network Authority.
  • :12.240> ahead<00:07:12.479> and requesting authority to go ahead and requesting authority
  • Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.
Summary: The meeting began with routine business, including a quorum call, approval of the April minutes, and several informational reports. Those information items covered upcoming general obligation debt for Bullitt, Jefferson, and Warren counties; Kentucky Communications Network Authority updates tied to House Bill 6; Eastern Kentucky University asset preservation reallocations under House Bill 1; and School Facilities Construction Commission debt activity, including 20 prior debt issues totaling about $386 million with roughly 85% locally supported debt service and 15% SFCC participation. Members then discussed concerns about a Kentucky Communications Network Authority project, focusing on a reported discrepancy between an appropriation of $12.927 million and an apparent payment of about $8.532 million on a project with a cost estimate of $12.449 million. Several members asked for more detailed written information before the next Capital Projects meeting, noting that a lawsuit is pending and that they wanted to better understand the basis for the request and the spending to date. The committee also heard and unanimously approved a donor-funded Northern Kentucky University project to renovate tennis courts, with possible pickleball additions, after questions about why approval was needed, the project’s estimated $3 million cost, and its expected minimal ongoing operating costs. The committee next received Kentucky State University pool allocation reports for three projects: a $2 million McCullen Hall renovation, a $1.75 million walkway and miscellaneous repairs project, and a $2 million academic services building roof-and-window project. A member asked specifically about curb cuts and accessibility in the walkway project, and Kentucky State said existing curb cuts would be repaired and additional accessibility issues would be reviewed by engineers. The lease report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet included one lease modification requiring approval for the Attorney General’s office in Franklin County and one no-action modification for the Board of Cosmetology; the Attorney General lease was approved by roll call vote. Finally, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented five loans and 37 grants, with action taken on the loan and grant items. The loans included a Hodgenville wastewater treatment plant increase, a Grant County sewer district treatment plant loan, a Mount Sterling dam rehabilitation loan, and two Morganfield drinking water loans for granular activated carbon treatment, one with full principal forgiveness. Members asked about the Morganfield project’s purpose and were told it was a remediation effort for a water-quality concern, and they also raised questions about engineering fees, which KIA said are compared against a U.S. Rural Development fee schedule that is industry accepted. The committee also reviewed cleaner water program grant reallocations from county allocation pools.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • But do we pass by the author, seconded by Senator Coleman? Will there be questions of the author?
  • Do pass by the author, a second by the vice chair. Will there be questions of the author? None.
  • Seconded by the author. Seconded by Senator Haste. Will there be questions of the author? None.
  • So thank you for that, questions of the author, Senator McIntosh.
  • Further questions of the author? Seeing none, will there be debate?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health May 12th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, does the medical board have authority to do that?
  • These are distinct agencies that have this authority.
  • Authority for psychologists is safe and effective.
  • But currently, right now, psychologists don't have prescribing authority.
  • Thank you to Representative Gonzalez for authoring this much-needed legislation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health May 12th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are working with the bill authors and are encouraged by the... ...discussions thus far.
  • Your agency literally authorizes... would be the agency that would authorize or I guess certify that
  • I don't believe that the bill author did intend to do this.
  • I keep calling them a board; it's the local mental health authority. So with that, I will.
  • We represent the 39 local mental health authorities across Texas.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Apr 29th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • statute, insurers must pay a $5 per vehicle year fee to support the motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
  • This bill will give Tex DMV the authority it has historically exercised.
  • Um, thank you to our author who is, uh, constantly done a great job when it comes to the, the movers
  • So anyways, uh, this bill simply allows a local authority to essentially put up the stop signs, alert
  • This bill expands Texas DMV's authority to deny access not only for fraudulent use of license plates
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Because OWRB does not have any authority over domestic wells, just over permitted wells.
  • This deal, what this bill does is it authorizes the sale of unpasteurized raw milk.
  • of fees or taxes, you know, especially, where we're at right now, but I have talked to the Senate author
  • This comes from an active event where we're trying to solidify who has the authority, whether that's
  • Next on the list is Senate Bill 722, but before the author explains his bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • makes technical structural changes to the direction given to the Department of Public Safety on the rulemaking
  • We have been in conversation with Representative Olson and the Senate author also about some ways to
  • <00:48:37.359> this representative Olsen for authoring this representative Olsen for authoring
  • Representative Chair Kagel, thank you for authoring this bill.
  • this bill uh please introduce authoring this bill uh please introduce house<00:56:22.319> bile
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • I have all the folks with Clark County, the Rural Housing Authority, Reno, Washoe County, and community
  • And then $750,000 to the Rural Housing Authority. And then $750,000 to the Rural Housing Authority.
  • For the record, Mindy Elliott, with the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, is here this morning
  • And so what this bill does is it authorizes mobile meatpacking plants to be able to move. authorizes
  • It authorizes the issuance of identification cards by the Department of Health and Human Services to
OK
Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171
Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine floor business. The chamber recognized a number of guests and groups, including family members of members, Horizon Bankers from the Oklahoma Community Bankers Association, the Edmond Democratic Women’s Group, the Red Oak basketball team, the Union wrestling teams, the Doctor of the Day, and a Peruvian consul general and guest commemorating U.S.-Peru diplomatic relations. The House also announced Earth Day-related activities and 4-H Day at the Capitol. A major focus of the day was 4-H. House Resolution 1052 was presented and adopted without objection, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol. Two 4-H members, Cian Tarafet and Kate Sherrill, addressed the chamber about the program’s impact on leadership, citizenship, workforce readiness, and community engagement. Members and program leaders also recognized the contributions of extension agents, land-grant universities, and 4-H participants across the state. The House also held several special presentations honoring student achievements and public service. Kane Lee of Sand Springs was cited for calling 911 and helping calm students during a school bus medical emergency. The Red Oak basketball team and the Ponca City High Steppers were recognized for state and national championships, and the Union girls wrestling program was honored for multiple state titles. Representative Ken LaTrell delivered a farewell address reflecting on his legislative service, veterans’ issues, tribal policy, energy work, and family, with members offering remarks in response. No substantive legislation beyond the 4-H resolution was debated in the transcript, and the only formal action recorded was unanimous adoption of H.R. 1052. The House then adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.