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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/02/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We follow the basic two-year time frame from a number of states, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, etc.
Summary: The House Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced four Senate bills. SB 1242 would allow courts to conduct mental health evaluation and treatment hearings, or specified testimony in those hearings, virtually by telephone or video if the court finds no unfair prejudice; a speaker said it would codify existing practice and help avoid dismissals caused by technical issues. SB 1145 would transfer licensure and regulation of behavior analysts from the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners to the existing Behavior Analyst Committee, with supporters saying it would improve efficiency and eliminate unnecessary board ratification delays. Both bills received due pass recommendations on 11-0 votes, with one member absent. The committee also considered SB 1247, an emergency measure allowing a person who does not receive care services to live with a resident in an assisted living center or home if the facility permits it. Supporters said the bill would clarify a recent statutory interpretation and preserve longstanding arrangements, such as spouses or other companions living together; one member raised concerns about the bill’s broad wording and potential fraud or safety issues, while another noted facilities could still impose background checks or other conditions. SB 1247 passed with a 10-0 recommendation, with one member voting present and one absent. Finally, SB 1023 would set standards for optometrists’ eye examinations, including a recommended one-year exam interval and authority to extend eyeglass prescription validity up to two years depending on patient factors. The Arizona Optometric Association supported the bill as codifying best practices, and one member said a constituent from the blind community had helped bring the issue forward. The committee gave SB 1023 a due pass recommendation on an 11-0 vote, then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • satisfy the requirements of the state satisfy the requirements of the state blanket<00:05:32.880
  • :34.240> and blanket bond for state officials and blanket bond for state officials and employees
  • And these reimbursement codes are based on zip code.
  • based on reimbursement re uh codes are based on zip<00:23:29.280> code.
  • reimbursement rate across the state reimbursement rate across the state uniformly<00:23:39.440><
Bills: SB294, HB296, HB300, SB269
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

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

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • deliver that aircraft in the state.
  • It's really created what they call a flyover state.
  • Look, is this same program going to affect state employees?
  • State employees are under the State Employees Insurance Board, which is a...
  • cyber studies throughout the state.
Bills: SB175, SB195, SB196, SB199
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • closed the state on that Friday. closed the state on that Friday.
  • technology for the state. technology for the state.
  • for anything in the state. for anything in the state.
  • state and nation.
  • whole state. whole state.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, as was stated on third reading on a similar bill, um, I'm against this idea of government trying
  • Um, I think the AG's testimony clearly stated the...
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  • uh third reading on a similar stated on uh third reading on a similar bill,<00:15:16.800> um<
  • I also have happen here in our state.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Tourism Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the one of the next, you know, and the next to the United States and the House of the House of the
  • United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States
  • And this is a lot of the United States. And so I think it's right.
Bills: SB325, HB513, SB357, HB513, HB626
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26 - Part 2

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Most people know 811, call before you dig, or go for State One Call.
  • usually with other local and state usually with other local and state government<00:10:24.560>
  • It's true many states base their registration tax on vehicle weight, but those states typically use a
  • base<00:41:58.000> their It's true many states base their It's true many states base their
  • Uh the charging tax as has been stated.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26 - Part 1

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • In state government, we've held a lot of bills up for the fiscal note.
  • In state government, we've held a lot of bills up for the fiscal note.
  • In state government, we've held a lot of bills up for the fiscal note.
  • In state government, we've held a lot of bills up for the fiscal note.
  • In state government, we've held a lot of bills up for the fiscal note.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/11/26

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will begin our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  • Good, state your name for the record and good morning. Good morning. >> Thank you, Chair.
  • Vice Chair will simply state the gavel. make this happen.
  • State your name for the record, please.
  • whatever state you're in.
Bills: HF3727, HF3684, HF3467
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Starting in FY 2027, the state share... ...starting in FY 2027, the state share would increase to 75%
  • And some states, including Florida, which is a rather populous state and has a high SNAP enrollment,
  • The states would preserve state authorities, improve operational efficiency, ensure accountability for
  • And the doctor has one primary state, their home state.
  • And a lot of states, particularly a lot of states back East because there are smaller states, doctors
Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services opened with remarks about shortening meeting times and then heard a JLBC presentation on the effects of H.R. 1 on SNAP. JLBC staff explained that H.R. 1 expands SNAP work requirements, raises the state share of SNAP administrative costs from 50% to 75% beginning in FY 2027, and could require Arizona to pay a share of benefits if its SNAP error rate exceeds 6%. JLBC estimated the administrative cost increase at about $33 million in FY 2027 and $44 million in FY 2028, and said a 2024 error rate of 8.8% could trigger about $139 million in state benefit costs under the new federal formula. The committee then considered HB 2797, which requires DES to regularly review data from other agencies to verify SNAP eligibility, post fraud and noncompliance data, and address out-of-state EBT purchases. Supporters said it would improve program integrity and help Arizona avoid federal cost-sharing penalties; the bill passed 7-5. The committee next heard HB 2180, which appropriates $2.5 million in FY 2027 to the University of Arizona for AZ REACH, a statewide hospital transfer coordination service. Supporters from rural hospitals and the health system described it as a useful, voluntary service that speeds transfers and reduces burden on physicians, while one health system representative asked for better operational coordination. The bill passed 11-1. HB 2184, as amended, would extend fetal death certificate filing requirements to fetal deaths at or before 20 weeks if requested by the mother and require notice of the option to transfer remains to a funeral home before an abortion. Supporters, including a mortuary owner and parents who had experienced miscarriages, said it would give grieving families dignity and closure; opponents raised concerns about reproductive rights and language in the bill. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and passed the bill 7-4-1. HB 2188, as amended, created a Language Acquisition Grant Program for services to deaf or hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers. Supporters said it would streamline funding and preserve family choice among spoken language, ASL, or both, while an opponent argued the bill should more explicitly ensure equal access to ASL and Deaf Culture services; the bill passed 12-0. The committee also considered three more H.R. 1-related SNAP bills. HB 2442 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in an employment and training program unless exempt; supporters said it would connect recipients to work and training, and it passed 7-5. HB 2448 would bar DES from seeking work-requirement waivers or discretionary exemptions unless authorized by law; supporters said it would prevent broad waivers and improve employment outcomes, and it also passed 7-5. Finally, HB 2206 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, submit annual progress reports, and face corrective action if targets are missed. Supporters said it would save taxpayer money and improve accountability, while opponents argued the target was too aggressive without more staff or funding and could strain DES; the bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/10/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:37:28.440> using<00:37:28.800> the<00:37:28.920> money state any state is not
  • using the money state any state is not using the money for<00:37:29.520> the<00:37:29.680>
  • <00:41:26.640> to<00:41:26.800> get<00:41:27.000> there state to get there state
  • <00:49:15.319> that bring resources into uh the state that bring resources into uh the state
  • Secretary of State um and frankly don't Secretary of State um and frankly don't feel<00:50:16.160>
Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • work of the Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfield Program, which I'm sure is active in every state
  • In my home state of Rhode Island, there are more than 16 trillion pieces of microplastic in just the
  • . from your states as well.
  • You're going to offer the amendment as stated.
  • the lowest mean elevation state in the country.
Bills: SB347, SB351
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for
  • Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for
  • :34.880> Office<00:18:35.120> to the Hawaii State Energy Office to the Hawaii State Energy
  • state agencies for compliance. state agencies for compliance.
  • Hi, State Energy Office, with comments in person. >> Aloha, John Chin, Hawaii State Energy Office, will
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Lieutenant Governor, State Controller, and State Treasurer currently get 3, 5, and 5.
  • And I don't want to miss state.
  • I represent the state of Nevada correctional officers, forensics officers in the state.
  • employees in state service.
  • state.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Other states that have state affordable housing tax credits, I believe we are the highest.
  • It is so easy to vote in the state of Nevada. It is so easy to register in the state of Nevada.
  • in our state.
  • , not from another state?
  • This state means a lot to me.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • As was stated, we think that with this bill, there could be potential significant savings to the state
  • As was stated, we think that with this bill, there could be potential significant savings to the state
  • I don't know that in other states, so this would apply to Nevada, so I can't speak to other states as
  • They do work with Head Start in other states.
  • and for everyone in the state.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 7th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

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  • This is a bill that would give the state some input in that and some guidance along that line.
  • This is a bill that would give the state some input in that and some guidance along that line.
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  • This is a bill that would give the state This is a bill that would give the state uh<00:11:08.240
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The land that we're talking about, of our 35 state parks, there are splotches of land that would cost
  • I think it would be very beneficial for us as a state to do that.
  • continuing to hold on to an asset that could Be of benefit not just to the people of Oklahoma, the state
  • property do we have to go and buy other state property dollar for dollar thanks for the acre for acre
  • So that's a state park, and so that's what prompts that question.