Video & Transcript Research : 'bulk purchasing'

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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Everything we had to get in was already prepacked, but now we can take bulk cannabis and put it in our
  • our business sales should be hindered by not allowing me to deliver to any person who wishes to purchase
  • frankly mother's comments about billboards has gotten me very fired up, so I'll probably devote the bulk
  • They can purchase from a retail store outside of a community. Companies can grow at home.
  • They can purchase from a retail store outside of a community that bans retail, bring it home.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis held a hearing on a package of cannabis bills focused on equity funding, delivery expansion, advertising restrictions, medical use, first responders, and ownership limits. Testimony strongly supported S. 87/H. 184 to direct a larger share of cannabis revenue into the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and related equity programs, with speakers arguing the current funding is insufficient and that automatic transfers would better support businesses and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Several witnesses also backed H. 145/S. 89 to allow licensed cannabis delivery into municipalities that ban retail sales and to hotels, saying current rules unfairly limit social equity delivery operators and consumer access. There was also support for H. 176 on medical cannabis eligibility and S. 76 on cannabis use by first responders, while H. 177/H. 178 on new taxes drew opposition from several business owners who said the industry is already heavily burdened and overtaxed. A major point of debate was S. 94/H. 157, which would prohibit billboard advertising for non-prescription marijuana. Public health advocates, parents, and neuroscientists argued that cannabis billboards normalize use, are seen by youth, and are difficult to regulate effectively under the current 85% adult-audience standard. They urged a public health approach similar to tobacco restrictions. In contrast, several industry witnesses opposed further advertising limits, saying cannabis businesses already face strict marketing rules, billboards are privately owned, and additional restrictions would hurt small operators and raise First Amendment concerns. Some witnesses also criticized the proposed increase in ownership caps and consolidation provisions in the broader cannabis bill, warning they would favor large multistate companies over small and social equity businesses. Committee members asked questions about billboard ownership, enforcement of the current advertising rules, and the legal basis for restricting sign content. Witnesses and members also discussed the Cannabis Control Commission’s role, the difficulty of enforcing audience-composition standards, and whether delivery should be treated more like alcohol. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Taxes Committee 3/12/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:01:20.920> qualified advantage of for purchasing qualified advantage of for purchasing
  • <00:37:53.480> their to go to sou Falls to purchase their to go to sou Falls to purchase their
  • It makes no sense to tax the purchase of them. So with that, I'll stand for any questions.
  • <00:41:30.960> of makes no sense to tax the purchase of makes no sense to tax the purchase
  • The same purchase is considered tax-exempt if it's being used on a taxable service.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (01/14/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • where you purchase that heat pump<01:26:24.679> they<01:26:24.800> will<01:26:25.040><
  • Then, for every ton of CO2 that that source emits, they have to purchase one allowance and then they
  • Then, for every ton of CO2 that that source emits, they have to purchase one allowance and then they
  • Certainly some members are on power purchase agreements.
  • They either have power purchase agreements or are group net metering hosts.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • And you can see much in line with our mission purchase properties.
  • impact on that huge economic engine that we just talked about in some of our communities, that's the bulk
  • That's the bulk of their employment for their communities.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • retailers such as O'Reilly's Autoarts academy and Walmart. and a scheme against Walmart involved purchasing
  • I noticed on their budget requests that the bulk of your request is the $70 million for capital, additional
  • The bulk of our payroll goes to staff operating in those 27 DA districts.
  • So, the district courts is where the bulk of our Cases are heard, as you can imagine.
  • Court reporters purchased their own equipment many times.
Keywords: 914, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Info Briefing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and visitors to people who can purchase and visitors to people who can purchase cannabis<01:35:28.159
  • <01:35:56.400> But purchased right now in a hemp store.
  • But purchased right now in a hemp store.
  • to us to either be processed into bulk to us to either be processed into bulk hemp<01:41:06.320>
  • Uh and we also create bulk CBD mainland.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 35 (2-26-26) - Reupload

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:49:34.079> of Folks, people are spending the bulk of Folks, people are spending the bulk
  • They are purchasing classroom supplies.
  • They are purchasing classroom supplies.
  • They are purchasing classroom supplies.
  • The great bulk of that work remains in front of them.
Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, declared a quorum, approved excusing absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal for February 25, 2026 was approved. The clerk also reported that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 98 and 122 and requested concurrence. The House then received second-reading reports on a range of bills, including measures on prison educational programs, respiratory care, dietitians, wildlife depredation, temporary structures, military families, civil rights, local boards of education, light pollution, controlled-substance prescribing licenses, youth health services, class sizes for exceptional children, the athletic trainer compact, limited commercial driver’s licenses, and Senate Bill 145 relating to the Department of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including the main budget bills House Bill 500 and House Bill 504, along with measures on workforce investment, data centers, domestic violence, guardians ad litem, domestic relations, health delivery and “food is medicine” initiatives, state personnel, open records, and fish and wildlife resources. House Bill 500 and House Bill 504 were taken from the Rules Committee and placed on the orders of the day. House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, was then taken up for third reading and explanation. Members presented extensive floor explanations of House Bill 500 and House Committee Substitute 1, describing it as a “good first draft” of the executive budget. Supporters said the proposal emphasizes restrained spending growth, base reductions with exemptions for key areas, employee salary increments, and deposits to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future one-time investments. They highlighted funding for K-12 education, postsecondary aid and workforce training, Medicaid and behavioral health, public health infrastructure, pensions, veterans, public safety, economic development, tourism, and state technology and facility maintenance. The budget substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the discussion continued with detailed descriptions of the bill’s provisions; no final passage vote was shown in the excerpt.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • There are some prepared meals involved in that, but the bulk is not.
  • That's where the bulk of our money comes from, is just from directed donations, and then from foundations
  • to respond to... ...food banks the flexibility to accelerate their food purchases to respond to the
  • So that's food that they don't have to purchase through other means.
  • and also as a... ...of the regional food hubs that we're engaging with, both as a purchaser and also
Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement. The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure. The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • That someone would have purchased it anyway and you're just making it cheaper for them.
  • that they're purchasing, I'm not interested in subsidizing that.
  • So it would literally be when you purchase the vehicle, you benefit from the program.
  • We are seeing funds rescinded from the federal government for zero-emission bus purchases.
  • with the bulk of the jet fuel in California.
Summary: The meeting began with a budget subcommittee hearing on a proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit trailer bill. Assembly Members Ávila Farías and another member spoke in support, emphasizing union jobs, refinery investments, and the need to decarbonize aviation. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s proposal would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold in California from 2026 to 2036. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing it is a relatively expensive way to reduce emissions, has uncertain environmental benefits, could significantly reduce transportation revenues, and conflicts with the spirit of voter restrictions on transportation taxes. Committee members questioned whether the credit would mainly benefit out-of-state producers, whether firms would have diesel tax liability to use the credit, and whether the proposal would shift production away from renewable diesel and raise fuel prices. Administration and CARB staff said the credit is intended to support aviation decarbonization, preserve jobs, and help keep California on track toward its 2045 climate goals. LAO and UC Berkeley testimony countered that the policy could mostly subsidize existing technologies, that feedstock supply is limited, and that the net emissions benefit may be small relative to the cost. Members also asked about the effect on local streets and roads, SHOP, and trade corridor funding; Finance estimated a $165 million annual revenue impact would reduce those programs, while LAO said the reductions would mean fewer projects over time. No vote was taken, and the chair said the issue would remain open for further discussion. The committee then moved to a zero-emission vehicle incentive trailer bill proposing a one-time $200 million appropriation to CARB for a new point-of-sale incentive program focused on first-time buyers and leases of new and used light-duty ZEVs. Supporters said the program would help offset the loss of the federal EV tax credit, maintain momentum in California’s ZEV transition, and use a one-to-one match with participating automakers to double the state’s investment. LAO recommended rejection, saying the proposal does not meet the high budget bar this year, lacks enough program detail to evaluate, is unlikely to move sales significantly given the size of the appropriation, and could duplicate existing state and utility programs. Members asked about current incentives across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty sectors, the recent decline in ZEV sales, and whether the program would help lower-income buyers rather than subsidize purchases that would have happened anyway. CARB said the proposal is meant to fill a gap in the light-duty market, where sales fell sharply after the federal credit expired, and noted existing programs for other vehicle classes. The Department of Finance also addressed a separate question about the Motor Vehicle Account, saying a previously planned GGRF transfer was no longer needed because updated forecasts showed the fund had sufficient balances, though LAO said the account still has a structural long-term imbalance. The discussion ended before any vote or action on the ZEV proposal.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • parallel between similar conversations in our local school districts, what we realize is the actual bulk
  • parallel between similar conversations in our local school districts, what we realize is the actual bulk
  • But yes, the bulk of our CSU students, not only before they enter the CSU but upon graduation, stay in
  • These funds would replace outdated hardware and support the purchase of renewable cloud-based security
  • These funds would replace outdated hardware and support the purchase of renewable cloud-based security
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance met to review CSU and State Library budget issues, enrollment trends, the Capital Fellows program, and a Title IX update. Chair David Alvarez opened by stressing that CSU faces serious financial pressure, including a systemwide deficit and proposed cuts that he and several members said were too large and likely to harm access, course offerings, and student services. Public comment focused heavily on the Braille Institute Library, with patrons, staff, veterans, and advocates urging restoration of funding and warning that the proposed cut would severely affect blind and visually impaired Californians across Southern California. Several CSU faculty, staff, and union representatives also opposed the proposed reductions and warned of larger class sizes, fewer sections, and layoffs. On the CSU core operations item, the Department of Finance explained the Governor’s proposal to reduce ongoing General Fund support by about $375 million and defer a 5% base increase, while the LAO said CSU core funding would be roughly flat once tuition and targeted augmentations were considered, but warned that rising costs and prior shortfalls would still force campuses to cut spending. CSU’s Chancellor’s Office said the proposed cut would deepen existing problems, citing prior-year budget gaps, job losses, reduced course sections, and student-service reductions. Members pressed Finance and the LAO on whether cuts could be made more surgically, especially at the Chancellor’s Office or in institutional support rather than in instruction, and the LAO said the Legislature has flexibility to target cuts more specifically. CSU also described ongoing consolidation efforts, including shared services among campuses and the planned Cal Maritime/Cal Poly San Luis Obispo integration, while cautioning that savings are not yet fully known. The committee then discussed CSU enrollment. The LAO recommended holding enrollment targets flat because the budget does not add new funding, while CSU reported strong recent growth, including more California residents, record first-year enrollment, and expanded direct admissions and transfer pathways. Members questioned why some campuses with high demand turn away many applicants while others continue to lose enrollment, and CSU said it is shifting resources from campuses with sustained declines to those with demand, using a 10% below-target threshold. The committee also discussed whether enrollment declines mirror local population trends, how to improve marketing and program alignment, and whether lessons from Cal Poly Humboldt’s conversion could inform other campuses such as Sonoma State. The Capital Fellows item drew a Finance proposal for a salary increase and an LAO counterproposal for a smaller raise plus future COLA language; the committee kept the item open. Finally, CSU reported progress on Title IX compliance, saying it has completed most State Auditor recommendations, expanded civil rights staffing, and increased training, prevention, and case-management efforts, though members asked how proposed budget cuts might affect those services.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • From each, for instance, my, my chief operating officer deals with finance, purchasing.
  • And then the bulk of them, as you mentioned, were the, uh, I guess they're doing something they're not
  • You mentioned earlier that the bulk of the Investigations are a third war for um. Standard of care.
  • Um, next, the board is requesting funding to update Adobe licenses and purchase Tableau licenses.
  • And the last, um, item in that technology, um, request is, um, to purchase DocuSign.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • under $4,000 per district, can realize large shifts, making state-funded grants or plant-based purchasing
  • We've gotten to a new software for our dining program for purchasing and menu design.
  • We've gotten to a new software for our dining program for purchasing, menu design.
  • This includes bulk proteins, whether that’s plant proteins or proteins from biomass fermentation, better
  • bulk fats and fat solutions, and more specialty ingredients that can improve flavor, improve texture
Summary: The Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation held its second informational hearing at UCLA, focusing on California’s alternative protein sector and the role of public institutions in expanding plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated protein options. Chair Ash Kalra opened by highlighting prior state investments in UC research centers, the importance of student engagement, and the hearing’s three panels: reducing the carbon footprint of institutional meals, addressing market challenges to scaling alternative proteins, and advancing future food research and workforce development. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan also briefly praised the committee’s work and its relevance to climate and health goals. The first panel featured Friends of the Earth, UCLA Dining, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Megan Jones described California school food efforts, including technical assistance and microgrants that helped districts expand plant-based meals, reduce water and carbon footprints, and improve student satisfaction. Pete Angelese explained how UCLA Dining uses concept-driven venues, sustainable purchasing, and marketing nudges to increase plant-forward choices, while Dr. Michelle Wood outlined Los Angeles County’s 2024–2025 board motions to expand plant-based options in county food venues and programs, including joining the World Resources Institute’s Cool Food Pledge. Committee members asked about costs, procurement, and how student and consumer behavior can be influenced. The second panel addressed market barriers to scaling alternative proteins. Zach Weston and Daniel Gertner emphasized that the sector faces a cost-and-scale trap, high capital needs, and financing gaps, and they recommended grants, tax credits, loan guarantees, procurement commitments, and workforce development. T.K. Pillen of Beyond Meat argued that the category has faced a recent downturn due to consumer skepticism, industry attacks on “fake meat,” and pricing pressures, and said the key to renewed growth is increasing demand through better taste, health, pricing, and messaging around “plant protein.” Panelists also discussed hidden subsidies and structural advantages for conventional animal agriculture, and committee members raised questions about iBank loan guarantees and supply chain challenges. The final panel highlighted UCLA’s research and training efforts. Dr. Amy Roet described the Future Food Fellows program, which trains students across disciplines in science, communication, leadership, and community-building, and supports research on scalable, safe, and nutritious alternative proteins. Corinne Smith shared her cultivated meat research and student leadership in the Alternative Proteins Project at UCLA. Dr. Janet Tomiyama presented consumer psychology findings showing that disgust, gender norms, and terminology strongly affect acceptance, with “plant protein” and “complementary proteins” testing better than “fake meat.” The hearing concluded with support for continued public investment, clearer messaging, and expanded education and workforce pipelines to help California remain a leader in alternative protein innovation.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (01/13/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:52:49.520> this the utilities you must purchase this the utilities you must purchase this
  • For example, power purchase them.
  • And when I say bulk power system, just to be very clear, there are two grids.
  • bulk power system.
  • And I when I say bulk bulk power system.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I wouldn't have that information, and since the bulk of that goes to the county, it might be a question
  • I wouldn't have that information, and since the bulk of that goes to the county, it might be a question
  • Now, turning to page three, Item 1 discusses the Master Lease Purchase Program.
  • We annually facilitate and process more than $5 billion in governmental purchases and revenues through
  • **Steven Volber**: This includes the purchase of insurance products for any liabilities that we might
Bills: SB1, SB 1
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • 14.639> conduct<00:08:14.879> unannounced Subdivision six requires that a provider purchase
  • :42.960> and<00:47:43.200> we'd<00:47:43.440> ask<00:47:43.520> that bulk
  • of our request and we'd ask that bulk of our request and we'd ask that you<00:47:43.920> give
  • That's the end of the updates to the bulk of the section.
  • The rest of the bulk of the section.
Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary - 03/31/2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an act to amend the Judiciary Law and the Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to the purchase
  • And because you actually have to show that the debt was purchased with the intention of going to court
  • So these agencies grab this bulk of debt at a discount and then they try and recover as much as they
  • the co-op boards, are probably the most difficult entities to deal with, especially when you're purchasing
  • violations that still haven't been submitted in the building's department, you're going to have a buyer purchase
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its fourth meeting of the year and considered a series of bills, mostly on civil practice, real property, and court administration. SB 26A on extreme risk protection orders drew some concern about possible unintended consequences and broad exclusions for minors, but it was moved and reported to Codes. SB 1116, designating April 20 as New York State Constitution Day, was moved quickly and reported to the floor. The committee spent the most time on SB 1477, which would limit certain debt-collection practices involving sovereign debt and so-called vulture investors. Senator Krueger explained that the bill is narrowly targeted at investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds with the intent to sue in New York courts, while Senator Palumbo raised concerns about breadth and possible effects on legitimate lending and contract rights. After extended discussion and assurances that the bill would not affect ordinary investors or credit-card debt, it was moved and reported to Finance. Members also discussed SB 7541 on transparency for co-ops and condos; some members warned of unintended consequences and opposition from the co-op/condo community, while others argued it would improve disclosure. The bill was ultimately reported to the floor. Several other bills were approved with little or no opposition: SB 2546 on abandoned multiple dwellings, SB 8294 requiring more detailed judicial determinations on motions, SB 8372 on expenses in matrimonial actions, SB 8870 extending supervision requirements for a real estate license application, and SB 9482 creating a New York City Civil Court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords. SB 9482 drew supportive comments, with a note that funding and staffing would be needed in the budget for it to function effectively. All bills considered were moved out of committee and reported to the appropriate next committee or to the floor.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (02/03/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in my city right now, on average, a gram of fentanyl can be purchased for about $80.
  • A kilo can be purchased in Lawrence. Typically, the going rate for that is about $8,000.
  • that buy in bulk at very cheap<00:53:44.640> prices.
  • To when the buyer is purchasing the fentanyl to use more often than resell.
  • ><01:27:34.239> reduce drugs or purchase um in bulk to reduce drugs or purchase um in bulk to
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/25/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • able to step in and negotiate a purchase able to step in and negotiate a purchase agreement<00:13
  • Cloud able to purchase a median-priced home at $39,000. So need is extremely high.
  • Cloud able to purchase a median-priced home at $39,000. So need is extremely high.
  • Cloud able to purchase a median-priced home at $39,000. So need is extremely high.
  • Cloud able to purchase a median-priced home at $39,000. So need is extremely high.