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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-23-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • First on the agenda, we have HB 2271 HD2 SD1, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost
  • First on the agenda, we have HB 2271 HD2 SD1, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost
  • Next, we have HB 2272 HD1 SD1, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost items.
  • </c><00:01:12.440><c> For</c><00:01:12.520><c> the</c> public employment cost items.
  • For the public employment cost items.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:02:38.319><c> Our</c> order to have some public comments.
  • Our order to have some public comments.
  • And it's an Ombudsman publication that was the first one under my leadership.
  • So, uh, let's move on to item number six, uh, the public comment.
  • Will there be a period for public comment at those meetings?
Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Board meeting opened with quorum, approval of the March 9 and March 16, 2026 minutes, and a welcome to new member Representative Willner. The board then heard a presentation from the Department of Medicaid Services on several statutory reports: the quarterly budget analysis (LRC) report, the quarterly MCO report, the provider tax and assessment report, the enrollee demographic report, the annual behavioral health/substance use disorder utilization report, and the Medicaid pharmaceutical rebate fund. Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Bechal explained the reports and answered questions. On spending, DMS said the quarterly budget analysis report should be read using the summary tabs because the first tab reflects only traditional Medicaid and does not include all populations. Lee said the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026 showed about $191 million more in waiver spending than the same period last year, about $250 million more in other categories such as nursing facilities, CCBHCs, and FQHCs, and roughly $450 million more in total fee-for-service spending. She also noted that Medicare Part D premiums are 100% state funds and estimated the state-fund increase at about $140 million. For managed care, DMS said pharmacy, inpatient hospital, and outpatient hospital spending made up about 66% of MCO payments so far this fiscal year. Members asked about administrative costs, provider tax impacts, citizenship-status categories, medical loss ratio, and whether the reports could be expanded to show recoupments and citizenship-based spending. DMS clarified that the spending figures discussed were benefit costs only, not administrative costs, and said administrative match rates vary. On the provider tax and directed payments report, Lee said the new CMS proposed rule would allow separate payment terms to continue through the grandfathering period, but that the impact would be substantial for providers even if the administrative effect was minimal. She also said DMS was still reviewing unusual citizenship categories such as “other” and “unspecified,” and would provide more information on medical loss ratio and recoupments if available. Auditor Ball raised concerns about alleged waste, duplicate Social Security numbers, ineligible enrollees, and high error rates in other programs. Lee responded that Medicaid focuses on fraud, waste, and abuse, but said the cited $800 million figure was not factual because it did not account for people enrolled in more than one Medicaid program at the same time. She said DMS is reviewing eligibility systems, including changes tied to community engagement requirements, and is working with the cabinet’s eligibility staff and ombudsman division on error rates. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules May 4th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Summary: The committee considered three resolutions, all presented by Chairman Kendrick with full PCS substitutes. H.J.R. 1096 approved a medical marijuana rule that had originally been treated as a major rule but was later determined not to be one; members asked no questions and the resolution was adopted unanimously. H.J.R. 1099 was described as a direct result of H.B. 1576 from the prior session concerning Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules; it also drew no questions and passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1100 addressed a rule from the Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services that was discovered late to be a major rule; after brief discussion and no substantive questions, it too passed unanimously. During the meeting, members voted on each resolution after motions for adoption and do pass. The recorded votes were unanimous in favor on all three measures, with no nay votes. After H.J.R. 1100 passed, Chairman Kendrick noted there would be one more committee meeting the next morning at 9 a.m. to address a late-arriving resolution, and he offered to discuss the late major-rule issue with Representative Chapman after adjournment.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'm talking to policymakers on both the public and private sides, and that means the legislative
  • What if we just tried to be public servants?
  • Public service has a way of testing you.
  • The public rarely sees what you do, but none of this happens without you.
OK
Summary: The House reconvened after a quorum call and took up several Senate bills with joint committee reports, mostly involving health and human services funding. SB 1130, relating to University Hospitals authority, passed 74-12 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1134, funding the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, passed 75-14 with the emergency clause approved. SB 1131, appropriating ARP interest funds to address a Rogers County gap for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, passed 81-10 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1132, reappropriating ARPA funds for rural hospital rebuild programs under the State Department of Health to avoid federal clawback, passed 82-10 with emergency approval. SB 1133, involving the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and repurposing interest funds for a Norman building project, passed 68-24 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1142, appropriating ARPA funds to the Department of Human Services consistent with pandemic relief recommendations, passed 68-21 and the emergency clause was adopted. The House also considered H.R. 1049, a resolution designating May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Representative Newton summarized asthma’s impact in Oklahoma and nationally, including child health effects and recent deaths in the state, and moved adoption by unanimous consent. The transcript ends with announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • House and Senate, bills, joy, residence, second, meeting, and signing, and resolution, resolution, public
  • And I'm talking to policymakers on both the public and private sides, and that means the legislative
  • If we just tried to be public servants, servants of the people.
  • Public service has a way of testing you.
  • The public rarely sees what you do, but none of this happens without you.
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:05:25.919><c> service</c> that provide public service that provide public service opportunities
  • So a reminder of public infrastructure.
  • We have a public safety shortage. We need to build houses.
  • We have a public safety shortage. We need to build houses.
  • We have public an education shortage. We have public safety<00:25:59.360><c> shortage.
Bills: HF4598 , HF4884 , HF3732
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's not good public policymaking.
  • That's not good public policymaking.
  • programs. the state for the public programs.
  • We in public health focus on the upstream.
  • </c> in public health focus on the upstream. in public health focus on the upstream.
Bills: HF4609 , HF4401
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> report with the department of public report with the department of public examiners<00:21:37.679
  • safety,</c><00:22:43.200><c> Homeland</c> committee on public safety, Homeland committee on public safety
  • Well, there was a public safety meeting, city council public safety meeting in April of 2024, almost
  • That's not by accident. there was a public safety meeting, city there was a public safety meeting, city
  • </c> earlier about the heart of public earlier about the heart of public safety.<00:31:17.039><c> And
Bills: HB450 , HB469 , SB298 , HB450 , HB638 , HB469 , SB298
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/26/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • are involved in the issuance of public debt, advising cities, counties, and all public entities on the
  • issuance of public debt.
  • Last year we made a number of changes designed to harmonize public notice periods to 10-day public notice
  • Bagnoli, with the public finance Mr.
  • </c> my perspective to make public my perspective to make public investments<01:10:49.720><c> in</c><
Bills: HF495 , HF4321 , HF3902 , HF4161 , HF3755
Committee: House Taxes
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-20-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • best when I didn't see myself at my best, and I can honestly say that I am here today serving in a public
  • </c><00:07:46.080><c> serving</c><00:07:46.520><c> in</c><00:07:46.600><c> a</c><00:07:46.640><c> public
  • </c><00:07:47.000><c> capacity</c> here today serving in a public capacity here today serving in a public
  • At UVA, Ariana is studying public policy and global studies to address issues like affordable housing
  • </c> of Hawaii public school educators. of Hawaii public school educators.
Bills: HB1576 , HB2490 , HB1546 , HB1588
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-19-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So awesome to see so many people engaged in public policy discussions today, especially when they're
  • So awesome to see so many people engaged in public policy discussions today, especially when they're
  • So awesome to see so many people engaged in public policy discussions today, especially when they're
  • Their achievements reflect the very best of Hawaii's public education system, and we are grateful for
  • </c><00:28:40.080><c> education</c> very best of Hawaii's public education very best of Hawaii's public
Bills: HB1576 , HB2490 , HB1546 , HB1588
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • subjects the Attorney General to liability for damages to an injured party if the AG has filed a public
  • subjects the Attorney General to liability for damages to an injured party if the AG has filed a public
  • The bill further stipulates that total damages to ...or the AG publicized the filing.
  • genesis, but I suspect it's based upon what the current AG is doing, which is attempting to use the public
  • health. ...million dollars that could be used for other purposes such as education and public health