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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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and - They need an alternative, peer-supported, confidential path of healing.
- First responders need alternative, community-driven solutions.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 2
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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for - see that bill that we heard earlier falling short, and why do you see this bill as the preferred alternative
- see that bill that we heard earlier falling short, and why do you see this bill as the preferred alternative
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/23/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, we face the same test. The science is clear. prevented.
- Today, we face the same test. Today, we face the same test.
- And I think our stands up to the test. neighboring state. Is that a fair neighboring state.
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in Um where they're doing tests in Um where they're doing tests in Minnesota
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 155, HB 1102, HB 1109, HB 1356, HB 1469, HB 1323, HB 1376 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so it's something that I think has been a tested model in New Hampshire to introduce triggers even
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Keywords:
9:00am HB 155
9:30am HB 1102
10:30am HB 1109
11:00am HB 1356
11:30am HB 1469
1:00pm HB 1323
2:00pm HB 1376, 928, house, all
Summary:
The meeting began with unanimous committee approval of amendment 2026-2021S to HB 2. Senator Lang explained the amendment corrected a drafting error so that $2.5 million in state funds, matched with federal money for a total of $5 million, could be spent during the biennium rather than lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The money is intended to stabilize Medicaid per diem rates for county nursing homes, and members agreed without objection to adopt the amendment and continue working from the bill as amended by the Senate.
The committee then discussed HB 155 and a proposed amendment, 2026-201H, dealing with the business enterprise tax. The House side described the proposal as a compromise that would raise the filing threshold from $250,000 to $375,000 and create a trigger that would reduce the BET rate by 0.05% for each $100 million in combined business tax surplus, down to a floor of 0.25%. Senate members opposed lowering the rate at this time, arguing that tax relief should focus on the filing threshold, which they said would remove filing burdens for about 3,500 small businesses, and that rate cuts should be considered in a budget cycle rather than an off-year. Concerns were raised that one-time revenues, such as tax amnesty receipts or federal repatriation-related surpluses, could unintentionally trigger reductions.
Representative Sweeney later offered a revised approach by moving the effective date of the trigger mechanism to January 1, 2028, and said he was also willing to carve out tax amnesty revenues or adjust the effective date to avoid using one-time funds. The Senate remained unwilling to agree to a rate reduction, though it expressed openness to raising the filing threshold further. The committee ultimately did not resolve the business tax issue and recessed to continue discussions at a later time.
The final item discussed was HB 1102, concerning an increase in the research and development tax credit paired with changes to state park fees. House members supported the R&D credit increase but opposed tying it to higher park fees, citing concerns about tourism, especially at border parks, and noting that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources had said it did not need the increase. Senate members defended the park fee changes as a fairness issue, arguing that New Hampshire residents should pay less than out-of-state visitors and that the department had not raised rates in many years. No vote was taken on this item during the discussion captured here.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/24/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- And if we think about what is gambling, the standard test is that there is some consideration, you're
- And if we think about what is gambling, the standard test is that there is some consideration, you're
- And if we think about what is gambling, the standard test is that there is some consideration, you're
- Uh, Minnesotans can effectively use these apps to play slots, blackjack, or other Standard test is that
- always free, with clear alternative always free, with clear alternative methods<01:47:51.360>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And because this was working beforehand, we do actually test things around here.
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things beforehand, we do actually test things beforehand, we do actually test - The alternative to injecting the pesticides into the trees, how far off are we into something else, whether
- to that, how far the the alternative to that, how far the alternative<01:34:58.080>
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Summary:
The joint informational briefing focused on how federal policy changes, tariffs, funding cuts, the federal shutdown, and delays in the farm bill are affecting Hawaii agriculture and food access. Opening remarks emphasized Hawaii’s heavy dependence on imported food and farm inputs, the state’s vulnerability to disruptions in USDA services, and the need for stronger state, county, and community coordination. Speakers also noted that immigration enforcement and broader global supply-chain pressures can affect local farm labor, production, and food availability.
Sharon Herd, chair of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, described both positive and negative federal impacts. She said Hawaii has benefited from some recurring grants and a large new $8.8 million federal grant, but also reported about $22 million in losses from suspended or terminated grants, including farm-to-school and water-related projects. She said some USDA programs, such as microgrants for food security and FISMIP, are currently suspended, while the specialty crop block grant remains active. She also said Hawaii farms declined from 7,328 to 6,569 between the 2017 and 2022 censuses and argued the state cannot rely on imports alone to feed its people.
Amanda Shaw of Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii presented findings from federal funding cut reports. She said the first report, in March, identified about $88 million in potential cuts, and the newer report found $64.7 million in confirmed cuts and about $175 million in potential cuts. She said federal shifts are creating uncertainty for farmers, food-system organizations, and school and community food programs, and noted that 4,000 to 5,000 Hawaii farmers could receive less money because of changes to payment-factor provisions for socially disadvantaged farmers. She also said Hawaii has lost 18% of local USDA staff since September 2024, with possible further national reductions expected. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, and the chair noted that any legal questions, including the reported SNAP changes, would be for the Judiciary Committee to assess later.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to review any suits filed to enforce preemption and explore the need for alternative means
- whether this legislation is effective and whether it's working, but it's never really fully been tested
- We're going to go to this alternative form whose name I forget, but I'm happy to supply you with the
- Wasdorf, is that typically in civil litigation I can plead something in the alternative.
- Wasdorff negligently operated the motor vehicle and ran this person over or, in the alternative, meant
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (3-25-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- He ranks in the top of his class on all the testing, but I think that reading is the reason why.
- He ranks in the top of his class on all the testing, but I think that reading is the reason why.
- sexual<00:57:49.680>
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And <00:57:53.120>so <00:57:54.000>you alternate sexualities. - And so you alternate sexualities.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It creates an environment where you want to have crash test dummies, where you want to show the public
- It creates an environment where you want to have crash test dummies, where you want to show to the public
- The inadequate alternative to court reporters is electronic court reporting, but it has its limitations
- humane euthanasia is necessary or if terms and conditions of pet ownership would be reasonable as an alternative
- AB 931 also amplifies the current law related to alternative business structures, ABS's.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion.
AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes.
The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- appropriate time to call them in and ensure that they can check for those or send for additional testing
- appropriate time to call them in and ensure that they can check for those or send for additional testing
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Summary:
The committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 493, a proposal to require physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to complete child abuse and neglect training as part of licensure and continuing education. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said the measure addresses a gap in provider training, especially because abuse can be difficult to recognize and voluntary training has had low participation. They described a free Dartmouth online course and argued that mandatory, repeated education would help providers identify signs of abuse, know when to involve specialists or DCYF, and improve child safety. Supporters also noted the bill was amended to clarify coverage for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing hours, and to address language concerns raised by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.
Committee members and OPLC counsel raised implementation questions, including whether the bill would apply to all physicians regardless of specialty, whether it created a new licensure condition rather than only a continuing education requirement, how often the training would need to be repeated, and whether the accreditation language fit nursing rules. OPLC also noted that psychiatrists would be covered as physicians, while psychologists would not. A child abuse pediatrician testified that in his experience, children were sometimes seen by providers who missed early signs of abuse, leading to worse outcomes, and that mandatory education was needed because voluntary programs had poor uptake.
The New Hampshire Hospital Association opposed the bill, saying health care professionals already have reporting duties and that the legislature should not single out one training mandate when similar requirements are generally left to licensing boards. The Office of the Child Advocate supported the bill, citing cases from 2023 involving non-ambulatory infants with fractures, conflicting medical testimony in court, and a low completion rate for the existing free online course. The Child Advocate said the bill should be mandatory and recurring so providers stay current on evolving science and law. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-07 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And there is obviously a direct line between declining test scores and chronic absenteeism.
- education, such as tutoring, alternative materials, and other things, just to keep the child engaged
- to alternative education such such<01:29:29.280>
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alternative <01:29:30.960>materials such as tutoring, alternative materials such as tutoring - school may provide access to alternative school may provide access to alternative education<01:35
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC/CPN Joint Info Briefing - Mon Jan 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One alternative was to go with the HPIA model, where we go out to the different carriers and have them
- The other alternative would be to actually hire the staff to do the underwriting and do the claims.
- that we have um in possible Alternatives that we have um in providing<01:21:20.360>
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staff
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- due to a variety of factors, including criminal justice reform and also community services as an alternative
- And she's like, oh, I'm studying for the citizenship test.
- Testing, one, two. Sorry. So I want to thank both chairs, Chair Cronin, Chair Cahill.
- overwhelming approach among other states is to ban 287G agreements outright without carve-outs or alternate
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on several public safety bills, with testimony first on S.2681, Colby’s Law, which would establish safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Supporters, including the family of a child killed at a track, argued the bill is needed because some tracks lack basic protections such as barriers, emergency plans, on-site medical staff, and adequate track maintenance. A motocross track representative opposed the bill as overregulation that could impose major costs and argued existing safety efforts and voluntary safety committees are preferable. No vote was taken during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on S.2680, which would expand emergency preparedness requirements around aging nuclear power plants and nuclear waste sites from a 10-mile to a 50-mile radius. Supporters from Cape Cod Downwinders, Massachusetts Peace Action, physicians, and other advocates said current law is outdated and insufficient, citing risks from radioactive waste storage, limited federal oversight, and the need for broader evacuation and emergency planning. Testifiers urged the bill’s passage, and no action was taken.
A major portion of the hearing focused on the Protect Act, H.5158, dealing with limits on cooperation between state/local agencies and federal civil immigration enforcement. Sheriffs testified about how ICE detainers and notification requests work in practice, emphasizing discretion, public safety, and the difference between sentenced prisoners and pretrial detainees. Supporters from labor, education, and health care groups said immigrant communities are living in fear and asked for stronger protections, including bans on 287(g) agreements and clearer limits on ICE activity in schools, hospitals, and other sensitive locations. The hearing also included testimony on H.4697 regarding training and certification of constables and civil deputy sheriffs, with the Hampshire County sheriff saying sheriffs are already working with POST and MPTC on training standards and that the bill may be duplicative.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- currently do not have enough space in our Santa Fe office, so we absolutely need to have lease space, alternative
- We have not been successful in receiving Need to have lease space, alternative spaces.
- The idea of Perf-funded projects or programs is it allows us to pilot, to test it.
- provide services to schools that have chronically been underperforming based on their standardized test
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Oct 8th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- folks who pick up the call, and we also provide support to the Department of Transportation through testing
- This is the first alternative response department with its own designation.
- I understand the concern, and I know that the big concern across the country is the safety of alternative
- Testing. Yeah, there it goes. Okay.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And truly, a model now that I think will stand up, you know, in the future. every state and the test
- There are options that we are looking at presently that would give us a variety of different alternatives
- That's okay, there is an alternative.
- Michael Williams, Chancellor, to the stand test on behalf of the University of North Texas System.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Feb 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But I think to answer the question that you're getting at, I am certain that this will be tested in the
- It is being tested in the case of of Texas and Iowa.
- it reasonable that prosecutors we will be able to offer life sentences, a plea offer and in the alternative
- It's also perhaps counter-intuitively more expensive than the alternative of life without parole.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The vets are currently managing the H5N1 outbreak by testing meat and milk.
- have the honor to live on my family farm, which used to be beef cattle and is now soy and corn, alternatively
- To be beef cattle is now soy and corn, alternatively.
- bus to make sure that any political talking point on tariffs that may sound good is actually truly tested
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And also remember, I would say that special assessments, they have to satisfy that two-prong test, correct
- If property taxes are reduced or eliminated, alternatives such as shifting to sales taxes or competitive
- Many receive more than 90% of their funding from ad valorem taxes and have few, if any, alternative revenue
- Alternatives should be completed so policymakers and the residents we collectively serve fully understand
- the governor's team cobbled together over the last few weeks without any research does not pass the test
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 28th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Who is testing the water, or the municipalities? And so happy to share that.
- Who is testing the water? Or the municipalities testing the water? Are you all testing the water?
- I believe that DEQ would be the ones who would be testing for water quality on that.
- know, some of my fellow airboaters probably disagree with me, but I think that's a fantastic litmus test
- So for every point in favor of an airboat, there's an alternate point that would say maybe we should