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DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Social Services Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026

Health & Social Services

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  • approval of the minutes.
  • Is there some kind of accounting of that setup? Absolutely.
  • I mean, will the General Assembly get a report of this or the Division of Legislative Services?
  • About 60% of children in foster care are between the ages of zero and 12, just to give you a sense of
  • next of kin before we make any determination of what we'll do with the remains.
Bills: HB359, HB385, HB165
Summary: The Senate Health and Social Services Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the prior two meetings, and briefly acknowledged the tragedy at Christiana Care before moving to legislation. The committee heard House Bill 385, which creates a statewide nurse preceptor grant program to expand clinical training placements for nursing students; testimony from nursing organizations, health care associations, and educators emphasized workforce shortages, the need for preceptor stipends and training, and the bill’s potential to help students complete programs and remain in Delaware. Members asked about eligibility and reporting, and several senators asked to be added as co-sponsors. Public comment was uniformly supportive, and the bill was advanced out of committee. The committee then considered House Bill 424, which repeals Delaware’s Autism Surveillance and Registration Program and requires DHSS to expunge protected health information collected through the registry. The sponsor and DHSS said the registry is no longer used for research or policy development and that repeal would reduce outdated reporting burdens; Autism Delaware, the Delaware Health Care Association, and the State Council for Persons with Disabilities support the change. A committee member raised the question of whether families would be notified before records are expunged, and DHSS said that process was not yet clear and would need further verification. Members discussed the issue, and the bill also moved forward. House Bill 419 was next, making children in foster care automatically eligible for the Purchase of Care child care subsidy and extending the same treatment to certain kinship and safety-plan placements through House Amendment 1. The Children’s Department and advocacy groups said the bill would provide immediate stability for children and caregivers, reduce delays from applications and income verification, and support working foster and kinship families. The committee also heard House Bill 359, which would allow cremation as an option for unclaimed and indigent remains when there is no family objection or next of kin cannot be found, addressing a shortage of burial plots and lowering costs; funeral industry testimony focused on preserving next-of-kin rights. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 475, creating a Delaware Nursing Advancement Fund financed by a $10 surcharge on nursing licenses and disciplinary fines to support workforce data collection and analysis through a nonprofit partner, and House Bill 165, authorizing physician associates, occupational therapists, and APRNs to perform dry needling under training and practice standards set by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. All of the bills received supportive testimony, several members added their names as co-sponsors, and the committee adjourned after moving through the agenda.
KY
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  • I serve at the pleasure of of Bevin.
  • >> Cost was one of the factors of the market test.
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  • the<00:55:24.720> factors<00:55:25.680> of<00:55:26.040> the >> Cost
  • was one of the factors of the >> Cost was one of the factors of the market<00:55:26.760> test
Summary: The Information Technology Oversight Committee met, approved the January 12, 2026 minutes, and then heard testimony from KCNA Chair David Couch, KCNA Director Jim Barnhart, and KCNA General Counsel Adam Adkins about the ongoing dispute involving KCNA, Excelacom, and the implementation of House Bill 314. Couch said the board and vendor had recently shown some willingness to work toward a settlement, and he emphasized the importance of KCNA’s broadband service to K-12 schools, noting that litigation had already cost about $1.4 million and could cost another $1.4 million if it continued. He also said the board had identified five immediate goals, including reconnecting 38 K-12 sites, de-escalating disputes, better understanding KCNA finances, protecting the state’s bonding rating, and examining whether duplicate networking hardware could be consolidated. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether House Bill 314 changed KCNA’s authority and how much control the Finance and Administration Cabinet and KCNA’s legal counsel have over operations and contracts. Senator Williams argued that the board now has authority to set policy, implement policy, and approve budgets, and questioned why the cabinet appeared to be exercising operational control. Adkins responded that HB 314 changed the reporting chain from the general government cabinet to the finance cabinet but did not alter the board’s authority, and said budget work on the Ice Miller contract predated HB 314. Couch and other members disputed that interpretation, saying the board had not been properly informed about a recent extension or increase in legal spending and that the board’s directives were not being followed. Representative Hodgson asked why the board could not terminate a contractor if it was not carrying out the board’s wishes, and Adkins replied that Ice Miller was not a party to the board’s contract and that the Finance and Administration Cabinet signs such agreements. The exchange ended with committee members and KCNA representatives agreeing to disagree on the meaning of the statute and the extent of board authority. No formal action was taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving testimony.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

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  • of the United States.
  • He's in favor of the bill. Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
  • He was also sponsor of House Bill 2200, which passed out of the House and the Senate last year with no
  • have disposition of fetal remains.
  • Okay, pleasure of the bill. Madam.
Bills: HB2122, HB2184, HB2910
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2026, then took up House Bill 2122 while holding House Bill 2910. HB 2122 would clarify reciprocity and endorsement requirements for professional registration with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, including that applicants must hold a valid license, registration, or certification issued by the proper authority in another jurisdiction and, in some cases, a national council record. Support testimony described it as a simple cleanup measure that would facilitate reciprocity, including for Arizona engineers and the United Kingdom. The committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2122 a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 2184 with an eight-page strike-everything amendment. The amended bill would extend the deadline for filing death certificates after taking possession of human remains from seven calendar days to 14 business days, require a disposition transit permit in certain cases involving unborn children under 20 weeks’ gestation or under 350 grams, and address parental authority and abortion clinic form requirements. Testimony in support emphasized grieving parents’ need for dignity, burial options, and recognition after miscarriage or fetal death, while opposition was narrow and focused on replacing the term “unborn child” with “fetal remains.” Several members said they were sympathetic but also stressed that wording mattered. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then voted 4-3 to give HB 2184, as amended, a do pass recommendation. Senators Epstein, Fernandez, and Ortiz voted no, with Epstein explaining that he wanted the bill to move forward but believed the language needed to be changed before final passage. The meeting then adjourned.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 5 (1-12-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

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  • Forgive us of our sins. In the name of Jesus, I pray.
  • business is the orders of next order of business is the orders of the<00:05:51.039> day.
  • The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky does hereby adjourn this legislative day
  • > of<00:08:27.199> the The House of Representatives of the The House of Representatives
  • business is a meeting of Next order of business is a meeting of the<00:16:17.199> committee<00
Summary: The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 95 members present. The journal from Friday, January 9, 2026 was approved, absent members were excused, and House Resolution 21 was taken from the Committee on Committees and brought to the floor without objection. Several committee and meeting announcements were made, including cancellations for various standing committees and notices that the Government Contract Review Committee and Oversight Investigation Committee would meet upon adjournment. The House also adopted House Citation 4, a citation of adjournment honoring Bill Nickel, with remarks describing him as a respected community member and friend. After the citation, members continued making committee announcements, including that the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance would meet at noon the next day. The clerk then reported the introduction of numerous new bills and resolutions, covering topics such as grand jury service, criminal trespass, postsecondary admission and funding, sex crimes, cultured meat products, railroad crossings, firearms and concealed weapons, property tax exemptions, name/image/likeness rights, landlords and tenants, child care, child welfare investigations, government social media accounts, peace officer training, economic development incentives, residential safety, pre-trial release, and several resolutions on highways, property taxation, Medicaid waiver withdrawal, and food-as-medicine initiatives. The Committee on Committees and Rules met and referred House Bills 164, 176, 184, and 265 to Banking and Insurance, and the House adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
KY
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  • However, we can't do that at the cost of our youth. And that is what's often happening now. As Ms.
  • <01:07:21.040> And<01:07:21.720> that that at the cost of our youth.
  • And that that at the cost of our youth.
  • Yeah, we make it work, but, um, you know, we've looked at sort of what would it cost to put in an 800
  • We've looked at sort of what would it cost to put in an 800 number?
Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.
KY
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  • And uh during that visit, I asked about the lease cost because both the Supreme Court and the Court of
  • most of it in county-owned facilities. lessen disaster recovery cost and lessen disaster recovery cost
  • You mentioned that, of course, the early intervention model works. It reduces costs.
  • We try to do everything that we can to save costs and, uh, be good stewards of the budget. >> And may
  • and uh be good can to save costs and uh be good stewards<01:49:44.080> of<01:49:44.400> the
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary met on November 6, 2025, approved the minutes, and welcomed guests including Kentucky Specialty Courts manager Elizabeth Nichols and Boyle/Mercer Family Court Judge Bruce Petri. The committee then heard the Chief Justice of Kentucky, Deborah Lambert, deliver her state of the judiciary address, focused largely on judicial branch funding, facilities, technology, and specialty court programs. Chief Justice Lambert said the branch is facing a projected $14.3 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and asked lawmakers for supplemental support, access to reserve funds, and higher base appropriations to cover inflation and nondiscretionary costs. She also requested a 15% across-the-board pay increase for judicial branch employees, citing salary gaps with other state workers and declining judicial compensation relative to national averages. She emphasized that the branch has received a clean FY 2025 audit and said the requests were intended to sustain current operations rather than expand them. A major portion of her remarks covered court technology and facilities. She described the move to Chamberlain during Capitol renovations, the purchase of that building as a cost-saving measure, and the need to fund courtroom audio/video systems and a new statewide case management system. She also discussed courthouse maintenance, flood damage, mold issues, security system upgrades, and the $47 million asset preservation fund created last session, while asking for additional local facilities funding and one-time disaster-related support. Lambert highlighted specialty court and statewide program results, including foster care review boards, family recovery courts, court designated worker programs, drug and mental health courts, and the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She thanked legislators for prior bills and support, including House Bill 1, Senate Bill 26, and the CES law, and said 2026 recommendations will focus on civil commitment reforms under KRS 202C. During questions, Senator Wheeler asked whether some courthouses are being overbuilt; Lambert said most facilities are inadequate, though some may be larger than needed, and that future needs and population changes must be considered. She also noted that virtual hearings and technology have improved efficiency. No votes or formal committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the presentation.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

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  • where we judge cost of attendance by the actual cost of attending a place of higher education, not just
  • we judge cost of attendance by the actual<01:29:29.440> cost<01:29:29.680> of<01:29:29.760
  • cost of attendance of attending a actual cost of attendance of attending a place<01:29:32.080> of
  • costs at the institution of the student's choosing.
  • costs at the institution of the student's choosing.
Bills: HF4252
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

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  • Otherwise, what we risk doing is subsidizing the larger scale of the industry and doing so at the cost
  • Otherwise, what we risk doing is subsidizing the larger scale of the industry and doing so at the cost
  • Otherwise, what we risk doing is subsidizing the larger scale of the industry and doing so at the cost
  • Otherwise, what we risk doing is subsidizing the larger scale of the industry and doing so at the cost
  • Otherwise, what we risk doing is subsidizing the larger scale of the industry and doing so at the cost
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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  • of the full range of this covers kind of the full range of surveillance<01:18:52.400> that<01
  • It's a big topic of area of fear.
  • University of Minnesota um and some of University of Minnesota um and some of the<01:25:38.639><
  • a couple of bills in front of us a couple of bills in front of us tomorrow.<01:39:50.639> Members
Bills: HF1316, HF4369
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

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  • I want to give you an idea of the cost.
  • I want to give you an idea of the cost. I want to give you an idea of the cost.
  • I know this reminds me of a Representative Hicks bill on North Star that had a tremendous cost.
  • And Representative Hansen, you mentioned that some of the bill might have some costs.
  • And we'd like to do as much of this bill as possible. So, what areas have costs that you see?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

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  • Plymouth, they cost $29.91, and Metro Transit has a cost of $21 only.
  • Plymouth, they cost $29.91, and Metro Transit has a cost of $21 only.
  • The first is based on analysis of actual costs to deliver an hour of service.
  • We costs to deliver an hour of service.
  • Uh the cost of replacement savings.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 11th, 2026

State Government

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  • some of these certain places, some of some of these individuals<00:10:28.800> don't<00:10:28.959
  • and<00:10:33.839> and they're kind of unaware of that and and they're kind of unaware of that
  • Uh, 559 is the first of its kind in the state of Alabama.
  • securities fraud recovering those funds or at least offsetting some of the cost of the fraud.
  • securities fraud in recovering funds or at least offsetting some of the cost of the fraud.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Government Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Government Oversight

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  • So, they are prohibited regardless Of age of doing these type of procedures.
  • appreciative of putting some of these prohibitions in place.
  • And the answer, of course, is that most of the time, the answer is no.
  • of Oklahoma?
  • mal fe as ance or a practice of of not taking care of business and that's a already predetermined I
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 17th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:07:20.160> Uh the list of of uh what's covered. Uh the list of of uh what's covered.
  • of the inverse problem of what it's kind of the inverse problem of what this<00:13:13.200> bill
  • , which we know construction cost is one of the few things that never go down.
  • particular outside of uh of one particular outside of uh of one particular municipality<00:15:11.680
  • the chief of police of the city, with the chief of police of the city, and<00:52:58.079> then
Bills: HB268, SB279, SB304, SB303, SB298