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TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections Mar 26th, 2025

Corrections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to say a special thank you to the speaker's office and Kai, especially for their support of this
  • The bill itself, basically the statute supports our policies that we currently have in place.
  • And thank you, Chairman, for giving us the opportunity to speak in support of House Bill 2103.
  • programs, often after their third offense.
  • Where the programs are insufficient is not helping us.
Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756
Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The PCA program is another example.
  • The PCA program is another example.
  • The PCA program is another example.
  • part it maybe have bipartison support part it maybe have bipartison support and<00:37:13.160>
  • I hope you will support this.
Bills: HF23, HF1355
Keywords: whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Lottery Trust Fund Task Force (6-8-23)

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 50 Apr 30th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • program as well as other um various program as well as other um various programs<00:19:10.080> that
  • I support it.
  • The Minnesota State Grant Program is our state's largest financial need program.
  • state grant program. state grant program.
  • talked about to the work study program. talked about to the work study program.
Bills: HF4362, HF4252, HF4440
Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • went through a lot 15 years ago, maybe longer, regarding supernumeraries and needing to phase that program
  • went through a lot 15 years ago, maybe longer, regarding supernumeraries and needing to phase that program
  • I got word just this morning that this amendment satisfies the probate judges, and they're supportive
  • <00:25:47.279> So<00:25:47.679> having they're supportive of it now.
  • So having they're supportive of it now.
Bills: SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292, SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292
Keywords: psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026 at 11:20 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • I strongly support HCR 102 HD1.
  • I strongly support HCR 102 HD1.
  • in support, the Department of Education. in support, the Department of Education.
  • support of HCR 102 HD1. support of HCR 102 HD1.
  • I strongly support HCR 102 HD1. I strongly support HCR 102 HD1.
Bills: HCR67, HCR102, HR61, HR94
Keywords: disability, communication access, healthcare, sign language interpreters, deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, auxiliary aids, effective communication, peer counselor, youth mental health, social disconnection, Hawaii schools, wellness program, student support, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, disability rights, peer counseling, education
Summary: The joint Committee on Human Services and Homelessness and Committee on Health heard two measures on April 7, 2026. HCR 67/HR 61 would request the Disability and Communication Access Board to study communication needs in health care settings for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and develop guidelines. Written testimony supported the measure from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, DCAB, Local Independent Living Hawaii, and one individual. A DCAB representative noted the proposal could serve as a backup if related measures do not move forward. No one testified in opposition, and both committees voted to pass the measure unamended. The second measure, HCR 102/HR 94, urged the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to establish a statewide peer counselor program to address youth loneliness and social disconnection in schools. Support came from the Department of Education, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, and individual testifiers Katie Smith and Ray Ward. Smith said peer support can reduce stigma, increase belonging, and improve school climate. Ward, speaking from lived experience, described the harms of loneliness and trauma and said a peer counselor program could provide culturally grounded support and safer pathways to help. No opposition was offered, and both committees voted to pass the measure unamended.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/24/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, the program provides uh more than the program provided more than $24 million in onetime funding for
  • <00:17:22.480> at um some current effective programs at um some current effective programs
  • It's also more supports facilities.
  • um about the existence of the program um about the existence of the program through<00:59:03.040
  • However, Minnesota we support it.
Bills: HF3492, HF3493, HF3494, HF3495, HF3602
Keywords: school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Look, is this same program going to affect state employees?
  • I support this, and I want to tell you why I support it. I've got family that lives in...
  • I sitting here, I support the concept. I support us being able to open...
  • It really is a dual enrollment program on steroids.
  • One is Excel, that is our outreach program.
Bills: SB175, SB195, SB196, SB199
Keywords: aircraft, tax exemption, sales tax, lease tax, maintenance, Alabama, health insurance, Medicare, retirees, public education, contracts, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, parental leave, state employees, local education agencies
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Info Briefing - Mon Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Army garrison, they postured themselves to support the state.
  • Army garrison, they postured themselves to support the state.
  • Army garrison, they postured themselves to support the state.
  • We asked for support search and rescue.
  • <01:30:19.960> that DFM has been there um supporting that DFM has been there um supporting
Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170
Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Mon Apr 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 47

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Garcia: In support. Please proceed. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
  • So, for those reasons, in support, and also permission to insert written comments. So ordered.
  • <00:18:52.600> Please Representative Garcia In support.
  • Please Representative Garcia In support.
  • At we're in Dress for Success program.
Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170
Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (10-9-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not a state program. Yes, sir. Do you receive any federal monies here to support your program?
  • the senior meal allocated to support the senior meal program. program. program.
  • The reduction in the federal funding that was supporting federal programs.
  • supporting federal programs. supporting federal programs.
  • the significant growth of the to support the significant growth of the program. program. program.
Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 SERVS Informational Update- 00:01:22 Child Removal and Reunification Update: Department for Community Based Services Financials- 00:03:00 Small Business Sales Tax Websites: Department of Revenue-00:28:05 Senior Citizen Meal Programs: Department for Aging and Independent Living-00:35:50 Adjournment-01:41:57, 958, all
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting by motion and voice vote. It then received a brief update on the statewide emergency responder voice system, but no presenter was present. The chair said he expected a more substantive update in November and warned that if there is not real progress on acquiring needed private properties, the committee may consider further action, including possibly freezing funding. The main discussion centered on the Department for Community Based Services’ child removal and reunification work and its structured decision-making tools. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and General Counsel Wesley Duke explained that the intake, safety, and risk assessment tools are being used at very high rates and that the department is still implementing and evaluating the system. Dennis said the tools are meant to inform, not replace, professional judgment; when staff disagree with a recommendation, the worker and first-line supervisor consult and decide together. Members questioned whether the system favors keeping children in the home, whether the department has studied safety outcomes for in-home cases versus removals, and whether foster home shortages affect removal decisions. Dennis said child safety remains the top priority, that the practice has not changed, and that the department would provide additional data on outcomes later. Members also asked about permanency timelines and delays in termination of parental rights cases; Dennis said federal timelines are difficult to meet because of family progress, substance use recovery, and court delays, and she confirmed foster parent shortages were not the reason for those delays. The committee then heard a presentation from the Department of Revenue on the new My Taxes portal. Staff said the portal, launched in March, replaced DOR’s portion of the old Kentucky One Stop Business Portal and now allows businesses to file and pay multiple taxes, update account information, and receive official notices. They reported the system is available 24/7 except for scheduled maintenance every other Thursday evening, has maintained over 99% availability since launch, and now has a dedicated contact center with 50 agents plus a public help line and email. In response to questions, the department said early downtime was caused by unexpectedly high traffic, but server capacity was increased and in the last three months there had been only one day of unexpected downtime.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Public Education

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Public Education

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology (6-20-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Public Pension Oversight Board 5-20-24

FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Jan 28th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program will focus on education, sorry, the program will focus on educating, The program will focus
  • Karen Morillo, waiving in support, AARP of Florida.
  • in support.
  • I am in support of this great bill.
  • And so with that, I ask for your favorable support. Thank you, Senator Simon.
Bills: S0578
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, diagnosis, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss, cognitive decline, healthy aging, clinical trials, community resources, underserved communities, nonprofit, awareness campaign
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard CS for SB 57A, the Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative by Senator Simon. The bill would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection and diagnosis, brain health education, awareness of research and clinical trials, and outreach to older adults and higher-risk populations, with the department contracting with nonprofits for education and awareness efforts. Senator Simon and the bill’s supporters emphasized Florida’s high Alzheimer’s prevalence and the need for public education and early intervention. John Strader, representing the Alzheimer’s Association in South Florida and speaking as a caregiver, testified in support and described how early diagnosis and recent medical advances make awareness campaigns more important. He said a local pilot campaign in Miami-Dade led to a more than 30% increase in calls to the association’s helpline. Karen Morillo of AARP Florida and Tyler Jefferson of the Alzheimer’s Association waived in support. Several senators voiced support and personal reflections on the impact of Alzheimer’s on families and caregivers. Senator Osgood asked about funding and whether the initiative would require new appropriations, and Senator Jones urged that the bill be fully funded and recognized Senator Simon’s personal connection to the issue. In closing, Senator Simon spoke emotionally about his mother’s diagnosis and the need to help families find resources earlier. The committee then approved the bill by roll call vote and reported CS for SB 57A favorably before adjourning.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • for developmentally disabled Floridians who receive support through Medicaid waiver programs.
  • This program in this bill is about supporting Florida's developmentally disabled as they seek inclusion
  • Sorry. ...Also waving in support, and Krista Stevens is also waving in support for Autism Speaks.
  • It supports aging in place through care navigation, caregiver support, and demonstrated reductions in
  • So I hope we can support that.
Bills: S1002, S1016, S1030, S1594, S1630
Keywords: child welfare, substance abuse, neglect, parental rights, drug exposure, Medicaid, disabilities, employment, healthcare access, income eligibility, veteran benefits, minor clients, financial assistance, education services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, aging services, disability assistance, long-term care, Alzheimer's support
Summary: The committee considered several bills affecting children, disability services, aging, recovery residences, and foster youth benefits. SB 1016 codified the working people with disabilities program for Medicaid waiver recipients, with amendments removing automatic enrollment and improving information sharing between agencies; advocates testified that the program helps people with developmental disabilities work while keeping needed care, though they raised implementation and training concerns. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1002, as amended, clarified that evidence of acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect in child welfare cases and allow court intervention and treatment requirements; it was also reported favorably. SB 1594 would preserve veterans’ benefits for foster youth for postsecondary education or aftercare rather than using them as reimbursement to the agency, and it passed favorably. SB 1630 modernized aging and long-term care statutes, expanded emergency service authority, updated oversight of area agencies on aging and guardianship, and permanently established the Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence; after two amendments, it was reported favorably. SB 1030, on recovery residences/substance abuse services, was amended with a substitute that narrowed transfer definitions, sped licensure for existing providers adding levels of care, and limited credentialing entities’ access to resident records; members noted it remained a work in progress, but it was reported favorably. The committee also held confirmation hearings. Robert Astellos, nominated as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, described efforts to reduce the pre-enrollment list, improve transparency and customer service, expand family involvement, and streamline agency processes; multiple advocacy groups appeared in support, and the committee recommended his confirmation. The committee then unanimously recommended confirmation of the appointees on tabs 7 through 10. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Apr 1st, 2026

Health and Welfare