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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (12/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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why < - And then the last two pieces are just sort of generalized, but what, you know, why are these drivers
- this is a really good sort of driver for social impact, and so I thought of applying this technology
- uh for um state revenues of the drivers uh for um state revenues and<01:42:33.520>
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Summary:
The commission met with a quorum, approved the agenda, and approved the November 12 minutes after a motion, second, and unanimous voice/online consent. The chair said the meeting would include two presentations—one from Noah Herman of Fortress Global and one from John Kicko and team from Hedera—followed by discussion of the commission’s next steps and public comment. The chair also noted he was still seeking a clerk for note-taking.
Herman’s presentation focused on stablecoins, blockchain use cases, and operational considerations for states and other institutions. He described Fortress as an enterprise crypto-wallet and treasury platform serving corporates, governments, and nonprofits, and used examples such as Save the Children and a large global commodities firm to illustrate custody and treasury management on blockchain rails. He said stablecoins are designed to maintain a U.S. dollar peg, are increasingly backed by treasuries and subject to greater transparency, and are being adopted by major firms and payment companies because they can improve speed, reduce cost, and simplify payments. He also highlighted market growth, including claims that stablecoins now represent a significant share of on-chain activity and are a major holder of U.S. Treasuries.
He identified custody as a key issue for state and institutional use, outlining qualified custody, managed custody, and self-custody models. He said the main practical challenge for the commodities client was moving funds safely and quickly across global time zones and that blockchain rails could solve problems that traditional banking rails could not. He framed the broader trend as one of accelerating institutional adoption, citing recent acquisitions and product launches by Visa, Stripe, Citi, and PayPal as evidence that stablecoin infrastructure is becoming mainstream.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Jan 15th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So what does that certification process look like?
- The certification for gifted education in Missouri is in addition to an initial teaching certificate.
- is encumbered in some way, in that you don't have a full certificate but you have a certificate with
- But you also don't intend for the current out-of-state certification to change.
- We would still have our regular out-of-state certification process.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- If I have a disability, I can’t drive after dark and my main driver is sick, has the flu, can’t drive
- If I have a disability, I can’t drive after dark and my main driver is sick, has the flu, can’t drive
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um <01:20:12.159>my <01:20:12.400>main after dark and my driver - um my main after dark and my driver um my main driver<01:20:13.040>
can't <01:20:13.440>is - can't is sick, has the flu, driver can't is sick, has the flu, insert<01:20:15.040>
something
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/08/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 1, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- , in effect, change the way that we prepare educators in the state of Florida to receive their certification
- The bill repeals the professional learning certification programs and professional educational competency
- The bill also authorizes waiver of specialized educator certification requirements based on participation
- And the other thing is, remember, certification right now is a five-year process and recertification
- And the other thing is, remember, certification right now is a five-year process and recertification
Summary:
The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee heard and passed two bills. HB 875 on educator preparation would create a uniform core curriculum for teacher preparation programs, establish a new competency-based CERT program, standardize mentor and clinical educator requirements, allow certain certification waivers, and create a Florida Institute of Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College subject to appropriation. Sponsor Rep. Rizzo said the bill would not add costs to local districts and would phase in beginning July 1, 2029; Rep. Snyder said the goal was to unify and raise standards across multiple certification pathways. An amendment by Rep. Aristide to reduce clinical hours for experienced teachers seeking counseling certification was withdrawn after discussion. Public testimony included support from the Foundation for Florida’s Future and opposition from the ACLU of Florida and another opponent. The bill passed on a recorded vote, with Reps. Franklin, Bracey Davis, and Campbell voting no.
Members then took up HB 681, as amended by PCS, on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding. Rep. Mello said the bill focuses on funding transparency, accountability, resolving bargaining issues between local education agencies and apprenticeship providers, and requiring annual reporting to the Legislature to assess return on investment. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from business, trade, and workforce groups, including Americans for Prosperity, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, and others. Rep. Franklin praised the sponsor’s work and said he would support the bill. HB 681 passed unanimously, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But that it stands for certificate of public advantage.
- A certificate of public advantage.
- And A certificate of public advantage.
- of Public Advantage, COPA, Certificate of Public Advantage, COPA, and Certificate of Need laws promoting
- Certificate of Public Advantage COPA Certificate of Public Advantage COPA and<06:53:45.760>
Certificate
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools, as Alabama Superintendent of the Year. Senators praised his leadership in public education and noted the recognition was especially meaningful as one of the last such honors in the current chamber. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the 2026 Alabama Law Institute Senate interns for their service, and members offered personal remarks thanking the interns and encouraging them to remain and contribute to Alabama in the future.
The chamber then took up several conference committee and House messages. The Senate concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 341 after extended remarks, and later concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 32, described as a veterans-related bill that would make benefits automatic for those under the federal poverty level and allow cities and counties to opt in for veterans above that level. The Senate also received House amendments to Senate Bill 199, concerning sex offenders, and voted to non-concur and send the bill to conference, naming conferees.
In resolutions from the Rules Committee, the Senate adopted an amended House Joint Resolution 198 establishing the Alabama Mental Health Task Force. It also adopted House Joint Resolution 326, which recognizes the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama. Throughout the meeting, senators made extended floor remarks about slowing down on legislation, focusing on rural hospitals and other priorities, and the importance of treating children, seniors, and low-income residents fairly.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (12/03/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- We were able to meet with a number of other states to look at this issue of mandatory certification.
- With these provisions, this amendment represents an... housing, a certification program for housing,
- But too often we certification entity.
- without certificate without mandatory without certificate without mandatory certification<00:17:
- . certification. certification.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Oct 8th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So there are A.S. degree programs, career certificate programs, college credit certificate programs that
- So there are AS degree programs, career certificate programs, college credit certificate programs that
- This is what we know: the CAPE industry certifications, funding these at $1,000 per certification.
- industry certification.
- And so the average was about $677 per industry certification.
Summary:
The Higher Education Appropriations Committee met for its first session of the year, took roll, welcomed new member Senator Bracey Davis, and had members briefly describe their backgrounds and interest in higher education. Chair Harrell framed the committee’s focus on maintaining Florida’s top national ranking in higher education and workforce development, with an emphasis on funding decisions tied to student success, workforce needs, and the state college system.
Senior Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell presented the Department of Education’s workforce and Florida College System budget requests and data. He described requested increases for adult education, Florida College System program funding, workforce development, and several grant programs, including workforce capitalization, apprenticeship/teacher apprenticeship, Open Door, and CAPE industry certifications. He highlighted record enrollment and completion growth across Florida’s colleges and technical centers, major gains in career dual enrollment, and expansion in programs such as nursing, AI, cybersecurity, welding, HVAC, and manufacturing. Members asked about labor-market demand, the impact of artificial intelligence on future job training, teacher apprenticeship details, mission creep and duplication in CTE programs, student placement and wages after graduation, and articulation between technical college clock hours and college credit.
South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins testified about challenges facing a rural college, including low local college-going rates, long travel distances, limited faculty recruitment due to salaries, and the need for more operational funding to expand capacity. He cited strong job placement and licensure outcomes in nursing, dental hygiene, EMT/paramedic, and radiography, and said the college is exploring AI tools to improve student services and reduce staffing pressure. Pinellas Technical College Executive Director Mark Hunter described strong dual enrollment, high job placement, employer partnerships, and a reported 400% return on investment, while also warning that many programs have waiting lists because of staffing and equipment constraints. He explained how technical college coursework is aligned with state college credit through content-based articulation agreements. The committee then opened the floor for public comment, but no additional business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/12/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- of need the Public Utilities certificate of need the Public Utilities Commission<00:03:35.799>
certificate - for the certificate of need takes for the certificate of need process<00:05:15.400>
limits <00 - <00:18:44.640>
of utilities process for the certificate of utilities process for the certificate - <00:20:09.640>
of <00:20:09.799>need within the certificate of need within the certificate - Those are certificate of need-exempt.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 289 proposes the removal of the date of disposition off of a death certificate.
- >> So, a death certificate cannot be issued without all of those required fields on there.
- So, if you have not been cremated and/or buried yet, then your family cannot get a death certificate
- So, a death certificate cannot happens?
- him a death certificate because he wasn't<00:16:43.040>
buried <00:16:43.360>yet.
Keywords:
immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, out-of-state warrants, criminal procedure, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, Marshall County, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, in-lieu-of-taxes, payments distribution, local legislation, school funding, education finance
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- a letter in the mail with a vehicle registered to me that happened to be one of my young teenage drivers
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Keywords:
SB341, Alabama, veteran license plate, veteran tag, distinctive license tag, specialty plate, radiation exposure, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans, Cold War veterans, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Department of Veterans Affairs, probate judge
HI
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- looking at your resume, and not only from Idaho, it looks like you worked at Salt Lake City as a truck driver
- Lake City<00:09:52.000>
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dispatcher, <00:09:54.399>and City as a truck driver, dispatcher, and - City as a truck driver, dispatcher, and labor<00:09:55.040>
coordinator.
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on a series of gubernatorial nominations to health, disability, aging, and advisory boards. Early nominees included Pria Tay for the Kauaʻi Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, who emphasized her 25 years in the mental health field and commitment to community access to training and resources, and Ashley Mishihara for the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, who described her involvement in the Red Hill response and ongoing concern about protecting the sole-source aquifer and ensuring remediation. Christopher Luthie, nominated to the State LGBTQ+ Commission, said he wanted to advocate for LGBTQ+ residents statewide and help improve programs so people are not overlooked, and he received support from commission member Michael Galuyo Jr., who said the commission had lacked a Hawaii County representative since December.
The committee also heard from nominees to the Radiologic Technology Board, including David Wodsworth and Reena Shimata. Wodsworth said the board should modernize rules and regulations, while the Department of Health supported him and clarified that the board focuses on policy and procedures rather than direct licensing decisions. Shimata said she wanted to help protect patients, technologists, and the public from radiation exposure, and the Department of Health and several medical professionals supported her, with one witness noting that modern technology reduces dose but competent technologists remain essential to avoid unnecessary exposure. The committee deferred GM712, a nomination not present at the hearing, until Monday, March 9.
Additional nominations included Judy Pike for the disability communications/access board, who cited her prior DECAP staff experience and long involvement in disability access work, with strong support from a current board member; Rick Taber for the Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, who sought a second term and highlighted his committee leadership and long mental health career; Amy Healey Austin for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, who said she wanted to represent rural health needs and described her leadership roles in West Hawaiʻi health care; and Ed Chevy for DECAB, who stressed the importance of interpreter access and communication access, with support from Christine Pagano. The committee took no final votes in the portion of the hearing provided, and several nominees were told their decisions would be taken up later in the meeting or at the end of the calendar.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll see the programs that are the major cost drivers within our subcommittee are obviously the Medicaid
- program as our largest driver.
- Additional major cost drivers are the KidCare program, the iBudget waiver program at APD, and the child
- It was also noted that administrative costs in health care are one of the main drivers of rising health
Summary:
The Health Care Budget Subcommittee met to organize the new term, take roll, and hear introductory presentations from the six agencies under its jurisdiction: the Agency for Health Care Administration, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Department of Children and Families, Department of Elder Affairs, Department of Health, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The chair outlined the committee process, including assigning members to review agencies and make budget recommendations. Each agency head gave a high-level overview of their budget, staffing, major programs, and priorities, with recurring themes including Medicaid, long-term care, disability services, child welfare, mental health, aging services, public health, and veterans’ health care.
Several agency leaders highlighted recent initiatives and funding priorities. AHCA emphasized Medicaid managed care, provider regulation, Hope Florida, hospital-at-home, and cancer-related efforts; APD discussed iBudget services, Hope Florida, a managed-care pilot, online applications, and forensic care costs; DCF focused on child protection, foster care, adult protective services, food/cash/medical assistance, mental health, and opioid treatment; Elder Affairs highlighted Alzheimer’s services, community-based senior care, guardianship, ombudsman services, and disaster outreach; DOH covered cancer innovation, maternal telehealth, cybersecurity, HIV/hepatitis/syphilis screening, and school nursing; and Veterans Affairs described benefits and health care access for veterans, long-term care, and federal reimbursement. Several speakers also raised concerns about rising costs, provider rates, disaster response, and access to services.
The committee heard two public comments from disability advocates about Medicaid redeterminations affecting iBudget waiver recipients and provider payment delays. In response, AHCA and APD said they were coordinating on data sharing, early outreach, escalation processes, and efforts to reduce disenrollments and make recertification smoother. Members then asked questions about provider rates, opioid settlement spending, managed care quality measures, pediatric rare disease grants, group home transparency, senior outreach, ABA services moving into managed care, annual Medicaid recertification, veterans’ service utilization, waiting lists for elder services, and prevention spending. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the past six years... ...this model has allowed us to scale pathways, increase certifications, and
- When I mention a level one, level two certificate, that's the kind of certificate that you earn at a
- In Fort Bend County, we issued 1,500 certificates in floor design.
- They can earn up to... to a $5,000 bonus for every certificate that's issued.
- I guess to get a certificate through TSTC, if you're just going through TSTC.
Keywords:
applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Certification, certification. OK. I mean, I, I have cert, not certifications.
- by third-party certification.
- That gives us another avenue of stricter, more certification.
- If they went to the national certification? No, the TCEQ certification.
- So, one option would be for certificate holders.
Keywords:
water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Chair Esposito: WE WILL TAKE UP HB 561 RELATING TO EDUCATED CERTIFICATES.
- BY CLEARLY OUTLINING REINSTATEMENT REQUIREMENTS ALLOWING EDUCATORS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES TO OBTAIN
- PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED THESE ARE EDUCATORS PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED IN FLORIDA AND ALREADY
- THIS BILL ALLOWS THOSE WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES TO USE THE PREVIOUS SUBJECT AREA EXAMINATION RESULTS
- PRIOR COURSEWORK OR IN-SERVICE POINTS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES CANNOT BE REUSED ENSURING ALL CONTINUED
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to get your certificate and need and scope of work, but on Medicaid now.
- So that's the certificate of need. Okay, so now my sections.
- This happens in my district, and I see the value of Certificates of Need.
- The Certificate of Need is also very short-sighted.
- I have some concerns with a blanket repeal of the Certificate of Need.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So many of the bus drivers, part-time janitorial and custodial people would be able to have major medical
- They'll say it's not—I mean, right now we even get, well, as a bus driver, give us a wage that we can
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wage <01:04:34.960>that <01:04:35.200>we <01:04:35.359>can driver - um give us a a wage that we can driver um give us a a wage that we can live<01:04:35.839>
you - um, but we support our local school districts and all of the employees from teachers down to bus drivers
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- being Rising Workforce costs drivers being Rising Workforce costs aging<00:08:32.159>
infrastructure - Habitat loss is one of the major drivers of insect pollinator declines.
- Habitat loss is one of the major drivers of insect pollinator declines.
- ATV recreation is a major economic driver in our region, bringing in thousands of riders from across
- ATV recreation is a major economic driver in our region, bringing in thousands of riders from across
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