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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Health Apr 8th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • investigate the feasibility of dissolving portions of the department of mental health and substance abuse services
  • is it's throwing this net up in the world of online that helps identify people who might Need some service
  • these resources we don't have in Oklahoma, has anyone reached out to the entities that provide these services
  • Would the entity that you're working with be willing to locate or relocate to Oklahoma and provide services
  • had that you followed up with me on was on the bill page one talking about the director of human services
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Retirement and Government Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, a new member comes in with credited service, then they become a liability on the system, but you're
  • It's purely based on years of service.
  • The checks are given out on their anniversary date, so it's based purely on years of service.
  • We're seeking to raise that to $10 per month per year of service.
  • They have to pay into the system when you're trying to buy back your years of Service.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> So, this is a study of utility services >> So, this is a study of utility services
  • Hawaii Financial Services Association in Hawaii Financial Services Association in opposition.
  • for the Hawaii Financial Services for the Hawaii Financial Services Association.
  • for consumer protection actions, though. for consumer protection actions, though.
  • matters and consumer protection matters. matters and consumer protection matters.
Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • children but created to protect providers.
  • They are afforded this protection as well.
  • It's time for protected providers to get more skin in the game.
  • We need to protect the public.
  • The goal was to protect the Santa Fe River and its basin.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This protects everybody who might be... ...filed.
  • children, but created to protect providers.
  • Really, it's about restoring critical consumer protections.
  • Members, Department of Financial Services agency bill.
  • That goal is to protect the Santa Fe River and its basin.
Summary: The committee first took up appointments, recommending confirmation of James Patrick Grambling and Brian J. Aungst on a single favorable vote. It then heard and approved several committee bills, including CS/CS/SB 1260 on building code inspections, which directs the Department of Management Services to contract with private providers for plan review and inspections; CS/SB 1668 on NICA, which updates benefits, oversight, funding, and immunity language; SB 1300 on a workforce/CDL training program for selected nonviolent inmates; CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services; CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming enforcement; CS/SB 934 on Florida Keys affordable housing tax exemptions; and CS/CS/SB 1452, an agency bill updating DFS programs and licensing rules. Each of those bills was reported favorably after committee debate and, in several cases, amendments were adopted. The committee spent substantial time on CS/CS/SB 1510, the DEP package, which reorganizes environmental rulemaking and land acquisition authority, expands septic-to-sewer and nutrient-reduction requirements in sensitive areas, updates stormwater and resilience provisions, and revises related permitting and grant programs. Two amendments were adopted, including one adding solar-energy and stormwater-related provisions and another removing septic disclosure reporting language. Testimony included support from DEP and concerns from environmental advocates about septic timelines and implementation. The bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/CS/SB 1566 on local government budget transparency, requiring counties and municipalities to post budgets and related materials online for extended periods in a standardized format. The League of Cities opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate, while the sponsor argued it would improve taxpayer access and accountability; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 7034, a rule ratification for minimum flows and levels for the lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers and priority springs, with testimony focused on the proposed Water First restoration strategy, conservation measures, and concerns about water quality, funding, and local opposition. The transcript ends during closing remarks on that ratification bill, before a final vote is shown.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/23/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • and help them for their service and get them back on their feet?
  • Thank you for your service. And as you know, Mr.
  • I have been a longtime home and community-based service operator.
  • Employees get covered by the protections and the coverage of it.
  • Employees get covered by the protections and the coverage of it.
Summary: The committee first took up HB 2211 only for discussion, not a vote. The strike-everything amendment would make it unprofessional conduct for certain health care licensees to submit an independent dispute resolution offer above 300% of Medicare or 300% of the qualified payment amount. The chair said he wanted more stakeholder meetings and broader consensus before moving the bill. Testimony was split: an ARMA representative opposed the measure, arguing it reflected insurer concerns, QPA data lacked transparency, and licensing discipline was the wrong tool for billing disputes; a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative supported it, saying a small number of private equity-backed providers were driving up surprise-billing costs and abusing the No Surprises Act. No action was taken on HB 2211. The committee then considered HB 4028 on accessory dwelling units. The bill would remove the 1,000-square-foot cap as an absolute limit, change setback rules, bar municipalities from requiring an administrative use permit and certain elevation criteria, and extend the deadline for cities to adopt ADU regulations. Rep. Kyle Powell said the bill was meant to give homeowners more flexibility and help address housing shortages. Supporters framed it as a property-rights and housing issue, while opponents from neighborhood and city groups warned it would allow oversized ADUs, increase density, create safety and parking concerns, and weaken local zoning control. After extensive debate, the committee voted 8-9 with one present, and HB 4028 failed. The committee next passed HB 2620, as amended, by a 17-0 vote with one member not voting. The bill appropriates $300,000 per year for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services for grants to emergency shelters serving veterans. An amendment removed age and non-congregate-setting limits for eligible shelters. Rep. Blackman said the bill was intended to help homeless veterans, and shelter advocate Nathan Smith supported it, saying targeted resources could help veterans exit homelessness and stay housed. The committee then took up HB 2960, which would create a veterans specialty court grant program. The bill was amended to have the Office of the Courts administer the fund and to allow support for expansion of existing veterans courts. Testimony highlighted the success of the Lake Havasu veterans court and the need for more standardized programs and data collection; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2960.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • have uh the school systems to work with them to set aside one day each school year uh for the armed services
  • :07:44.080> year<00:07:44.880> uh Set aside one day each school year for the armed services
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 7th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services will come to order.
  • There are levels that are going to be more consumer protection-based.
  • What is a digital asset service provider?
  • So, we put in quite a lot of consumer protection. Last session.
  • We were able to get her a lengthy protective order.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • My colleague, Denise Cohen, Red Cross RN Health Services Director, once again faced problems with the
  • <00:15:18.920> Health Denise Cohen, Red Cross RN Health Denise Cohen, Red Cross RN Health Services
  • Director, once again faced Services Director, once again faced problems<00:15:22.280> with<00
  • For decades, the federal EMTALA law has protected the ability of all people, including those who are
  • For decades, the federal EMTALA law has protected the ability of all people, including those who are
Bills: SCR7, SCR59, SCR182
Summary: The Committee on Health heard testimony on three concurrent resolutions. SCR-7 would affirm that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care to pregnant people; supporters included the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, AAUW Hawaii, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, with two individuals in opposition. A member raised a wording concern about “pregnant people” versus “pregnant women,” and the chair agreed to note the comment in the committee report. The committee then recommended passage, and the measure was adopted by vote, with Representatives Alcos voting no and Garcia not voting. SCR-59 SD1 would ask the governor to establish procedures allowing certain health care professionals to practice in Hawaii without a Hawaii-issued license during a state of emergency. The Hawaii Organization of Nurse Leaders strongly supported the resolution, citing emergency response problems during Kona low storms and the Lahaina wildfires when out-of-state licensed providers were available but could not serve. The committee recommended passage as is, and the recommendation was adopted, with Representative Garcia voting with reservations. SCR-182 would request that the governor and Department of Health work with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal military partners to explore a military-civilian trauma partnership to strengthen Hawaii’s trauma system. The Department of Health supported the measure, and a member suggested the title should reflect “Department of War,” while another member noted the federal department name has not changed; the chair said the comments would be noted in the report. The committee recommended passage, and the resolution was adopted without objection, with Representatives Martin and Olds excused.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • provide all of the services listed on this<00:04:07.120> slide,<00:04:07.439> including
  • We must protect people's access to preventative care and out of the emergency room.
  • We must protect people's access to preventative care and out of the emergency room.
  • We must protect insured as we can.
Bills: HF3439, HF3763
Summary: The House Health Finance and Policy Committee met on March 4, 2026, approved the minutes from its February 25 and March 2 meetings, and then heard a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid eligibility changes in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1/OB3). The presentation focused on provisions affecting Medicaid expansion adults ages 19 to 64, including new work and community engagement requirements, changes to retroactive eligibility, quarterly death master file checks, address verification requirements, six-month redeterminations for expansion enrollees, and new limits on some lawful permanent residents and other immigrant groups. Castanza also discussed state implementation issues, including the need for new data-sharing systems, system modernization, outreach, and options for helping people transition to other coverage if they lose eligibility. She said the work and community engagement rules take effect January 1, 2027, with states given flexibility on look-back periods, consecutive versus nonconsecutive months, and optional hardship exemptions, and noted that CMS guidance is not expected until June 2026. She also described federal support for implementation, including $200 million in grants and a 90% federal match for eligibility system work, while warning that the fast timeline could lead to coverage losses, churn, and challenges for special populations such as caregivers, people with behavioral health conditions, incarcerated individuals, and rural residents. She further explained that an erroneous payment provision could expose states to federal recoupment later if eligibility errors increase. During member questions, Representative Beerman asked about the overall size of the Medicaid cuts and the cumulative national impact; Castanza said estimates vary by state and cited KFF analysis suggesting states could lose 4% to 19% of federal Medicaid revenue, with a newer RAND analysis recently released. Beerman also asked about the history and effectiveness of state work requirements, but that discussion was not completed in the excerpt. Representative Elkins noted the presentation was not initially posted on the committee website, and the chair said it had since been posted.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 5/7/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • first biennium, $41.4 million in the second, and we put money into medical rates, which helps all services
  • We also did dementia services funding.
  • first biennium, $41.4 million in the second, and we put money into medical rates, which helps all services
  • We also did dementia services funding.
Bills: HF2436, HF2435
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 29th, 2025

Veteran Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, the Texas Armed Services Scholar Jim program was created in 2009, the vision of making Texas
  • the military academy programs to encourage the brightest students in our state to join the armed services
  • the military academy programs to encourage the brightest students in our state to join the armed services
  • As many of you know, men and women in uniform make extraordinary sacrifices in service to our nation.
  • Ultimately, this bill would better serve our service members and their spouses by making the process
Bills: HB102, HB300, SB2255
Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard three measures focused on military-connected students, service members, veterans, and their families. House Bill 102 would give eligible students in military-related university programs early registration privileges, similar to existing accommodations for expectant mothers and student athletes. House Bill 300 would modernize the Texas Armed Services Scholar program by increasing scholarship funding, clarifying the student employment agreement, and creating a scholarship coordinator at THECB to help students and families navigate the program. Senate Bill 2255 drew the most discussion and testimony. The bill would streamline occupational licensing for military members, spouses, and veterans by allowing Texas licensure based on an out-of-state license in good standing with a similar scope of practice, removing the Texas residency requirement, and shortening agency processing time from 30 days to 10 days in the committee substitute. Supporters from the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations, the Texas Association of Business, the Institute for Justice, TDLR, and the VFW said the bill would reduce bureaucratic delays, improve employment opportunities, and help military families maintain income during relocations. TDLR also described current licensing confusion between state and federal rules and said the bill would improve alignment and data collection. No witnesses testified against any of the bills. After public testimony closed on each measure, HB 102, HB 300, and SB 2255 were left pending in committee. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Meeting of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy
  • would be the management of the self-exclusion list that is run through or is collected through our service
  • <00:05:49.759> providers collected through our service providers collected through our service
  • All of our addiction clinicians can provide services for problem gambling, but we really support the
  • All of our addiction clinicians can provide services for problem gambling, but we really support the
Summary: The subcommittee heard an update from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation on sports wagering revenue allocations and problem gaming funding. KHRGC reported that in fiscal year 2024, about $34.4 million was deposited to the pension fund and about $931,000 to the problem gaming assistance fund; fiscal year 2025 to date, the totals were about $18.5 million and $556,000, respectively, bringing all-time problem gaming funding to about $1.48 million. Members also discussed wagering volume, with KHRGC stating Kentucky had about $3.5 billion in wagers from September 2023 through December 2024 and about $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 to date. KHRGC explained that it tracks the funds sent to CHFS and the self-exclusion list, but does not track the number of people seeking help or the outcomes of those calls. The Division of Mental Health then described how the problem gambling assistance account is used. Patty Clark and Sarah Cooper said the fund supports education, counseling, public awareness, counselor certification, and treatment-related costs, with $50,000 reserved for administrative expenses. They said the department has spent the last 18 months establishing criteria, funding standards, performance measures, monitoring, and application procedures, and that it issued notices of funding opportunity in October. They reported about 1.49 million in the fund through the end of January, with awards including support for the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling conference, a public awareness campaign by Project Ricochet, and a youth-focused campaign by Shaunie Transformation Youth Coalition. Testimony also focused on the scope of problem gambling in Kentucky and how the helpline works. The department said fewer than 10 clinicians in Kentucky are specifically certified in problem gambling, though all addiction clinicians can provide services, and estimated about 165,000 adults show problem gambling behaviors, with 47,000 to 64,000 potentially meeting criteria for a gambling disorder. They said helpline calls rose to about 3,240 in 2024, but only about 25% were from people seeking help, with most callers seeking information about online wagering. Members asked about anonymity, follow-up, co-occurring alcohol or drug issues, and whether the fund should reimburse Medicaid or directly cover treatment costs. The presenters said calls are anonymous, outcomes are not tracked unless callers follow up, and the program is currently focused on building provider capacity and targeted outreach rather than direct reimbursement or a statewide campaign.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • 169 increases the annual amount of longevity payment awards to state employees by 50% across all service
  • contributions, which would include some form of cash, loan, guarantee, or other financial instrument or services
  • Senate Bill 182 allows the certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Human Services, Office
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It relates to the issuance of certain… ...protective orders for certain burglary offenses.
  • When you put that badge on to serve and protect, you all do it for the same reason.
  • for parents to protect their children.
  • So, you know, we find that sometimes these victims go through and use those types of services.
  • He vowed to always love and protect me in front of my entire family.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Apr 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Health and Human Services Committee will come to order again.
  • One was the service Oklahoma rules, which we've repealed now, and the second thing that that litigation
  • And so we want to ensure that those families are protected and also offer a safe place for our children
  • However, I firmly believe that the plans that DHS have put in place already provide those protections
  • We will probably have another health and human services committee because we have exact norms, we do
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • > a<00:31:50.799> crisis, If emergency services manage a crisis, If emergency services
  • reduce services or close programs. reduce services or close programs.
  • that uh requires the kind of service that uh requires the kind of service they're<00:41:27.760><
  • Without adequate funding, essential services fall away, and without services, families are much more
  • fall away, and without services fall away, and without services,<00:47:51.280> families<00:47
Bills: HF3425, HF3424, HF1385
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 26th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • So thank you, Madam Chair, Senator, thank you for your service on the school.
  • Corey Lee, the Director of Psychosocial Services with Heroes Path Palliative, and we are a nonprofit
  • Secondarily, the lack of this service—pediatric palliative care physicians and teams—directly leads to
  • life-changing for my patients and for other children in New Mexico who do not receive palliative services
  • Palliative medicine physicians are uniquely equipped to provide these services, as they have additional
Bills: SJR1, SM2