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KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Families & Children (3-11-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So stay tuned on that, too, because the state is actually working on a federal grant from Congressman
  • um uh from working on a federal grants um uh from Congressman<00:07:25.319><c> Brett</c><00:07:25.560
  • And then finally, we have the child care block grant.
  • this is in your uh folder for grants this is in your uh folder for information<00:10:14.519><c> only
  • </c> care block grant care block grant okay<00:10:30.000><c> I</c><00:10:30.079><c> don't</c><00:10:30.240
Keywords: Roll Call – 00:14 Discussion on HB 479 – 00:49 Vote on HB 479 – 09:03 Review of 921 KAR 001:400 Proposed – 09:50 Notice of Half-Year Block Grant Status Reports – 10:08, 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, passed over House Bill 291, and took up House Bill 479, an act related to dementia training. Rep. Derek Lewis, joined by Rep. Adriel Camel and Mackenzie Wallace of the Alzheimer’s Association, explained that the bill would provide free dementia-specific training for Adult Protective Services workers and help them better recognize and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and the needs of people with dementia. Testimony emphasized the personal impact of dementia on families, the difficulty of navigating diagnosis and care, and the need to connect families to services. A senator asked about the bill’s data and scope, and Wallace explained that the county-level figures reflected Adult Protective Services referrals and diagnosed cases of Alzheimer’s or other dementia among people 65 and older. She also noted broader public health efforts related to brain health and a federal grant effort tied to those issues. Several members spoke in support, including Sen. Denine, who described his father’s recent death after a difficult period with dementia and said the training would help families and workers identify and respond to the disease earlier. After discussion, Sen. Heron moved the bill, the motion was seconded, and the committee voted 6-0 to pass House Bill 479 with favorable expression. The chair said it should pass on the Senate floor. Afterward, the committee briefly reviewed administrative regulation 921 KAR 2:100 and found it reviewed with no questions. A child care block grant item was also presented for information only, with no questions raised. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also adds the Washington Opportunities Scholarship Program to the list of financial aid programs that
  • program.
  • For a grant program, so this needs to be a priority.
  • by the programs, as well as input from community constituents.
  • by the programs, as well as input from community constituents.
Bills: SB6278
Keywords: teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • improvement of the programs, and publishes educator preparation program review results and other data
  • about program quality.
  • data for each approved program.
  • Additional review includes indicator-based program review, as staff briefed, in which programs annually
  • program review, and some of the data collected includes endorsement assessment scores and Program review
Bills: SB6278
Keywords: teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/4/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • and tribal development entities for two of their grant programs: the Livable Communities Act grants
  • The Livable Communities program is a competitive grant program that operates in the seven-county metro
  • programs, the Livable Communities grant programs, the Livable Communities Act<00:01:57.600><c> grants
  • The other portion of the bill affects the community tree planting grant program.
  • And this is pretty similar to the Department of Natural Resources community tree planting grant program
Bills: HF3884, HF3881, HF3882, HF3883, HF3363, HF3362
Keywords: tribal governments, Metropolitan Council, grant programs, funding, local government, small business, contracting, veteran-owned businesses, compliance, government contracts, housing finance, reporting requirements, regional development, city programs, elected officials, campaign access, multiple unit dwellings, residential access, voter registration, 1183
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • the grant programs are for developers who we'd lend to.
  • </c><00:13:24.240><c> the</c> any of the grant programs because the any of the grant programs because
  • ><c> developers</c><00:13:26.320><c> who</c> grant programs are for developers who grant programs are
  • </c> you not eligible for those grant you not eligible for those grant programs?
  • </c> eligible for the existing grant eligible for the existing grant programs,<00:13:43.519><c> do</c
Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731
Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183
Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She is also currently working as the program coordinator for the Native Pathways Program at Evergreen
  • For the Native Pathways Program at Evergreen State College.
  • It's a state program.
  • Grant County is blessed with the Grant County PUD. It's run by a board of commissioners.
  • a private program like AFLAC.
Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005, SB6003, SB6129, SB6225, SB6228, SB6231, SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB6129, SB6228, SB6231, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619
Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP-HSH Joint Public Hearing - Tue Feb 10, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c> administrative rules for this program, administrative rules for this program, would<00:11:06.720
  • So, I did run the LIHEAP program. I oversee the financial assistance programs.
  • But there are other programs, as we know, that have been established like the NRST and other programs
  • I oversee the financial program. I oversee the financial assistance<00:11:36.240><c> programs.
  • TANIF does has uh assistance programs.
Bills: HB2284
Keywords: energy assistance, low-income households, electricity costs, Hawaii home energy assistance program, energy efficiency, 910, house, all
Summary: The hearing covered House Bill 2284, which would create the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program in the Department of Human Services to help qualifying households pay energy bills and direct the Public Utilities Commission’s public benefits fee administrator to provide information and assistance to recipients. Testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, DHS, and the Public Utilities Commission was in support. A committee member asked about how the program would interact with existing TANF-related energy assistance and whether rules could be adjusted to avoid duplicative benefits; DHS said logistics would need to be worked out and that the agencies would make the rules. The committees noted the bill’s $1.5 million appropriation and moved it forward with amendments, including blanking out amounts and noting them in the committee report. Both committees voted to pass HB 2284 with amendments, with the recommendation adopted. The committee then heard House Bill 2486, relating to plug-in or balcony solar. DCCA, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, and the Public Utilities Commission stood on prior testimony in support of the bill’s intent. Multiple advocates and organizations, including Carbon Cashback Hawaii, 350 Hawaii, Bright Saver, Sierra Club of Hawaii, and others, testified in support, arguing that plug-in solar would lower electricity bills, expand access for renters and condo residents, and reduce emissions. Several speakers urged the committee to remove or avoid registration, reporting, feed-in tariff, interconnection fee, and other requirements they said would create barriers. Bright Saver testified that the systems are safe and would not back-feed during outages. No vote was taken on HB 2486 during the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1568, which would prohibit the importation or storage of LNG in the state and the construction of related infrastructure. State agencies including the Consumer Advocate, Hawaii State Energy Office, Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaiian Electric opposed the bill, with the Energy Office arguing LNG would perpetuate oil use on Oahu and expose the state to price volatility. Supporters included Life of the Land, Sierra Club of Hawaii, Greenpeace Hawaii, 350 Hawaii, Earthjustice, Our Hawaii, and others, who argued LNG would lock Hawaii into another fossil fuel dependency, create major infrastructure costs and safety risks, and undermine the state’s renewable energy goals. Several testifiers cited climate and affordability concerns and urged the committee to reject LNG. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1568, before any committee action or vote is shown.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Within this section, we’ve got multiple programs. One is the marine biotoxin program.
  • Within this section, we've got multiple programs. One is the marine biotoxin program.
  • So when we're looking at programs and how we're implementing programs, we should be taking those changes
  • But they've also continued to add additional layers to their program, like a transplant program.
  • They've also continued to add additional layers to their program, like a transplant program, into their
Bills: SB5816, SB5971
Keywords: juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, green fertilizer, low-carbon, sustainability, incentive program, 904, all
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Jan 13th, 2026

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • It created a program that we're extremely proud of and that you'll hear so much about today.
  • Alongside that, we also have health and wellness programming.
  • FSU was instrumental in helping us with a grant from the Ford Foundation, and that created the greenhouse
  • was handed in 2019 versus me doing a two-week debriefing with teens after the first six weeks of programming
Bills: S0534, S7020
Keywords: food insecurity, hunger, college students, nutrition assistance, pilot program, open government, sunset review, aquaculture, public records, exemption
Summary: The committee met, called the roll, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. It first considered the appointment of Melanie Ressler to the Florida Citrus Commission. No appearance forms were requested, and the committee voted unanimously to recommend her confirmation favorably. The committee then took up SPB 7020, which reenacts a public records exemption for certain aquaculture production records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Senator Trunow explained that the exemption protects shellfish and submerged land lease records, supports compliance with federal partners and statutory requirements, and helps protect marketplace competition. A representative from the Department appeared in support, and the bill was moved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Next, the committee heard SB 534, Senator Bernard’s hunger-free campus pilot program bill. He described a pilot within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to identify campuses with high numbers of Pell-eligible students, develop a survey with the Hunger Task Force, designate staff to help students enroll in SNAP, expand campus food access, and require reporting on outcomes and future funding. The bill had one appearance form in support and was reported favorably without debate. The committee also received a presentation from the St. Pete Youth Farm, led by Carla Bristol and youth ambassadors. They described the farm as a youth-led community project on city-owned land that addresses food insecurity while providing leadership, financial literacy, career readiness, mental wellness programming, composting, aquaponics, and community events. Senators praised the program, asked about possible expansion into a culinary kitchen and partnerships with schools, and the presenters said they hope to expand youth opportunities, food preparation training, and related programming. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • for the Washington College Grant.
  • The Washington College Grant is the state's largest financial aid program that provides grants to eligible
  • The Washington College Grant is an entitlement program with guaranteed grants for students who, among
  • Today, nearly 100% of students in the Passport to Careers Program receive full college grant awards,
  • the Passport to Careers Program as automatically income eligible for the Washington College Grant.
Bills: HB2438, HB2422, HB2525, HB2586, HB2337, HB2311, HB2286, HB2324, HB2363, HB2098, HB2088
Keywords: education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee 3rd Revision: Oreder revised Feb 18th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4149 grants years-served credit for... Vice Chair, is there a PCS on this?
  • House Bill 4158 raises the salary caps for students who receive the OTEG grant so that their families
  • The OTEG grant so that their families can qualify if they make up to $80,000 in income.
  • a first-come, first-served basis, but $60,000 is not very much to cut off the cap to get a $2,000 grant
Bills: HB4491, HB3240, HB4146, HB4158, HB4159, HB3718
Keywords: extracurricular activities, charter schools, student eligibility, virtual education, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, prayer, religious freedom, public schools, consent, First Amendment, school policy, paid maternity leave, school employees, public health, childcare, work-life balance, education, family leave, tuition, grant
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for increasing the funding for this program and for increasing the grant award from $15,000
  • I currently have a grant through the Farmland Down Payment Program and wanted to share that, as of right
  • This will require more than just one grant program.
  • The first is the green fertilizer grant program that we worked hard to establish in previous years.
  • A couple of comments on the farm down payment assistant grant program. It's a good program.
Bills: HF2446
Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children (3-21-24) - Reupload

WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 11, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to stop there for a second because when we talk about the grant program, further in the bill
  • And that's pretty important we talk about that because what we're trying to do here with the grant program
  • That's going to help us to move forward on this quickly. $3 million is to go towards the grant program
  • </c><01:31:08.639><c> program</c><01:31:09.520><c> where</c> is to go towards the grant program where
  • is to go towards the grant program where 750,000<01:31:11.120><c> is</c><01:31:11.360><c> to</c><01:
Bills: SF0028, SF0030, SF0031, SF0032
Keywords: voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 11, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:
  • That authority is granted to the Secretary of State to be able to charge up to $5,000.
  • Um that authority is granted to filings.
  • Um that authority is granted to the<01:08:59.279><c> Secretary</c><01:08:59.759><c> of</c><01:08:59.920
Bills: SF0028, SF0030, SF0031, SF0032
Keywords: voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Higher Education & Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • The College Grant program is earmarked for hardship students with hardship, and those students deserve
  • The College Grant program is earmarked for hardship students, and those students deserve a real shot
  • Our types of students have always been part of the grant program, and they represent some of the most
  • Our types of students have always been part of the grant program, and they represent. certificate programs
  • Our types of students have always been part of the grant program and they represent some of the most
Bills: SB6209, SB6217, SB6227, SB6235
Keywords: financial aid, higher education, private institutions, student awards, affordability, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, educational access, data collection, parenting students, education, support services, academic performance, college athletics, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, student athletes, financial agreements, 904
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> care assistance program. That's fine. care assistance program. That's fine.
  • </c> government programs. government programs.
  • </c> state programs aren't doing so hot. state programs aren't doing so hot.
  • </c> visit and a program integrity visit. visit and a program integrity visit.
  • </c> the term programs a lot. the term programs a lot.
Bills: HF3542, HF3819
Keywords: data privacy, investigative data, welfare system, public funds, transparency, child care, licensing, inspections, compliance, program integrity, 1183, house
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Feb 17th, 2026

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • supplemental to cover previously established costs for providers associated with the Choosing Childbirth Program
  • These programs are going to be administered under the Oklahoma State Department of Health based on the
Bills: HB2786, HB2787
Keywords: mental health, substance abuse, appropriation, state funding, emergency declaration, healthcare, State Department of Health, childbirth program, emergency funding
Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 2786, with Representative Stinson presenting a PCS as the working draft. He explained the bill as supplemental funding for the Department of Mental Health to close out its 2025 budget and pay obligations the department had fallen short on. The committee moved quickly to a do pass vote, and the bill was reported out 31-0 with no nays. The committee then took up House Bill 2787, with Representative West presenting a PCS as the working draft. She described the bill as a one-time $2 million supplemental for previously established costs tied to the Choosing Childbirth Program, saying the funding was needed to avoid a lapse in services for nearly 4,000 mothers and babies until the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network can re-enter bidding in 2028. She emphasized oversight and transparency measures, including provider vetting, invoice review, annual evaluations, and a reported 97% of expenses going to client services. Members raised concerns about accountability, transparency, and why the funding should come from state general revenue rather than private sources, noting prior audits and news reports. Representative West said the network is a 501(c)(3), uses private dollars as well, and that the program is a public-private partnership already established by law. She also said she would share the 2025 tax return information with the committee. The committee then voted to report HB 2787 out do pass by a vote of 26-5, and adjourned.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 4th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Bills: SB1465, SB2110, SB1771, SB206, SB1584, SB1386, SB1696, SB1806, SB1428, SB1390, SB1381, SB201, SB1778, SB1332, SB1836, SB1369, SB1794, SB1290, SB175, SB1379
Keywords: professional engineers, surveyors, licensure board, sunset extension, state board, occupational licensing, engineering license, surveying license, professional regulation, regulatory board, sunset review, emergency clause, Oklahoma O.S. 59, board appointments, lay member, SB2110, eggs, ungraded eggs, graded eggs, egg sales
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and included several member and gallery introductions, including recognition of the Doctor of the Day and family members of senators. The chamber then moved to floor business on several bills, with no major debate on most measures. Senate Bill 1465 extended the sunset date for the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors to 2031 and passed 43-2, including as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 2110, as amended, allowed the sale of ungraded eggs up to 150 dozen, with the author explaining it was requested by constituents to support rural economics and farmers markets. Senators asked about the need for the bill, the cap, and food safety; the author said the limit was a starting point and noted the eggs would be sold off-premises. The bill advanced and passed 44-2. Senate Bill 1771, which authorizes the Workforce Commission to obtain more complete information on workforce development funds and retain outside counsel, had a title-restoring amendment adopted and then passed 35-11. Senate Bill 206, making public EMS services eligible as essential for drawing down federal funds, passed 42-5 and was also declared an emergency measure. The Senate also heard acknowledgements, including congratulations to Senator Seifried on her first successful day presiding and recognition of Catoosa Day at the Capitol. Announcements followed on appropriations and Oklahoma Women’s Day at the Capitol, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.