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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/30/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- White said um director uh White or CFO White said um we<00:38:51.280>
um <00:38:51.520>purchased - the hospital and now we um purchased the hospital and now we're<00:38:53.359>
in <00:38:53.520 - If the amendment were passed as is, that would allow us to deposit the $631,000 from the asset purchase
- If the amendment were passed as is, that would allow us to deposit the $631,000 from the asset purchase
- First of all, regarding the underlying bill that is intended to save money but allowing some flexibility
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- More flexibility. I request that you consider going with the House Draft 1.
- More flexibility. >> Yes. Okay. But it doesn't change the actual amount.
- More flexibility. >> Yes. Okay. But it doesn't change the actual amount.
- spend up to would just allow them to spend up to 75%.<00:24:20.320>
More <00:24:20.440>flexibility - More flexibility. 75%. More flexibility. >> Yes.<00:24:21.400>
Okay.
Bills:
HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097
Keywords:
HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Industry and Business Apr 2nd, 2025 at 02:45 pm
Industry and Business
Transcript Highlights:
- It gives us some more flexibility to hire the folks when we need them, where we need them, and allow
- It gives us some more flexibility to hire the folks when we need them, where we need them, and allow
- And so what we're asking for is the flexibility to be able to determine what we need when we need it.
- This gives that flexibility. And again, as Commissioner Godfrey has mentioned, I think we've...
- That is why we are asking for the flexibility of that continuing appropriation to be able to...
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Industry and Business reconvened to work on House Bill 1584, which would create a new pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulatory structure within the Insurance Department. Insurance Commissioner John Godfrey and Deputy Commissioner John Arnold explained a revised set of amendments negotiated with Representative Casper and the North Dakota Pharmacists Association. They said the bill largely kept the House policy intact but added technical corrections, narrowed some references in Chapter 19-02, created a separate PBM licensing class, set a delayed effective date for licensing, and established emergency authority so the department could begin building the new division. They also described the proposal to fund the program through existing trust fund resources, PBM license fees, and a transfer of about $1.6 million from the prescription drug transparency program fund, while allowing the department flexibility to hire needed attorneys, pharmacists, and examiners.
A major point of discussion was Section 10, which would have required the Attorney General to represent and bear costs for lawsuits related to the bill. Chief Deputy Attorney General Claire Ness said the language was too broad and would go beyond normal constitutional defense work, potentially obligating her office to cover all lawsuits against the commissioner or state under the section. Representative Casper said the intent was only to avoid the Insurance Department having to seek emergency funding for litigation, and both he and department officials said they were open to removing the section or narrowing it. After further discussion, the committee agreed to remove Section 10 from the amendments.
The committee then voted 4-0 to adopt the amended amendment package, and then voted 4-0 to give House Bill 1584 a do pass recommendation as amended and refer it to Appropriations. Members noted the bill was still a work in progress, but said the revised version was intended to move the PBM regulation issue forward while continuing discussion in the appropriations process.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board (6-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, with the pandemic, there were a lot of flexibilities given.
- With the pandemic, there were a lot of flexibilities given.
- And then I believe 5D kind of has those folks that the flexibilities that states were given.
- And then I believe 5D kind of has those folks that the flexibilities that states were given.
- And then I believe 5D kind of has those folks that the flexibilities that states were given.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:00
Introduction of Board Members – 00:02:04
Overview of the Purpose and Goals of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board – 00:12:46
Medicaid Legislative Update - 00:20:26
Discussion of Next Steps and Future Meeting Dates – 01:04:06
Adjournment – 01:06:37, 958, all
Summary:
The first meeting of the Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board opened with Chair Ken Fleming and Co-Chair Rocky Adams welcoming members, explaining the board’s purpose, and introducing the diverse membership of legislators, providers, advocates, and state officials. Fleming said the board would meet monthly, allow public comment at the end of meetings, and operate transparently with materials posted online and distributed in advance. Both chairs emphasized that the board’s work would focus on improving Medicaid outcomes, efficiency, and oversight, while preparing for possible federal changes and avoiding premature assumptions about what Congress may do.
Members then gave brief introductions describing their backgrounds in medicine, nursing, hospital administration, behavioral health, insurance, budgeting, pharmacy, and Medicaid administration. Several noted direct experience with Medicaid populations or managed care, including the Department for Medicaid Services commissioner, health plan representatives, hospital and clinic leaders, and legislators with health care backgrounds. The board also heard from Stephanie Bates of the LRC Office of Health Data Analytics, who said her office supports the General Assembly with health-related data, policy, and research and would serve as a resource to the board.
Bates then began a presentation on Medicaid basics, explaining that House Bill 695 created the board and that the presentation would cover eligibility, enrollment, covered benefits, waivers, managed care, the budget, and the federal reconciliation bill. She described Medicaid eligibility as complex, noted that Kentucky had more than 1.4 million enrollees, and explained enrollment churn and the unwinding of pandemic-era continuous coverage. She also outlined mandatory and optional Medicaid benefits, the requirement that services be medically necessary and provided by enrolled providers, and the main waiver types used in Kentucky, including 1115, 1915(b), and 1915(c) waivers. No votes or formal actions were taken at this meeting beyond organizational setup and receiving the initial informational presentation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And there may still be some more flexibility we need to do.
- <01:06:23.680>
in we also um put a lot more flexibility in we also um put a lot more flexibility - I know flexibility we need to do.
- They have to be at the table when they decide what that flexibility is.
- They have to be at the table when they decide what that flexibility is.
Bills:
HF4893
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC-TRS Public Hearings 02-03-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The actual statute is pretty flexible when it comes to that.
- >> Something. >> Uh, next up is HSB 2442 relating to purchase of service contracts by the judiciary beginning
- Okay, going back in on our 9:00 agenda, we were on SB 2442 relating to purchase of service contracts
- Next up is SB 2442 relating to purchase of service contracts by the judiciary.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard several Senate bills. SB 2149 would exempt paternity proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse from mediation and clarify the domestic abuse mediation exemption in divorce cases. The Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the measure but recommended technical and conforming changes, including updating references from HRS Chapter 584 to 584A and aligning the language more closely with the Uniform Mediation Act. Members discussed whether the bill’s wording could limit who may bring a support person to mediation, and the chair suggested the intent was to preserve survivor choice while avoiding ambiguity. No vote was taken in the portion heard.
SB 2203 would create an offense for law enforcement officers using masks or personal disguises. The Office of the Public Defender, ACLU of Hawaii, Legal Clinic, and many other supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and public trust, while still allowing safety exceptions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Honolulu Police Department, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, raised concerns about operational needs, undercover and auxiliary units, body cameras, and possible supremacy clause issues if the bill is aimed at federal officers. The chair noted the bill appeared likely to move forward and asked agencies and advocates to work on possible amendments; testimony count was reported as 114 in support, 3 opposed, and 2 comments.
SB 2251 would appropriate funds for the victim witness assistance program in the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying it would replace shortfalls from declining federal funding and help maintain victim services and rights information. A former program director also testified in support. When asked, the office said it would not object to a simple reporting requirement. The committee then moved on to SB 2311, which would address claims against the state and add reporting and timing requirements; the Department of the Attorney General testified with concerns and recommendations, and members began questioning current practices for handling claims and settlements.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/08/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We would encourage consideration of flexibility when considering any changes to the minimum heat mandate
- 02:17:56.319>
of We would encourage consideration of We would encourage consideration of flexibility - when considering any changes flexibility when considering any changes to<02:17:58.800>
the <02 - They look at the actual property that they'd be purchasing.
- residents while preserving flexibility residents while preserving flexibility and<02:38:27.040><
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And some 90 days gives them the flexibility. The kid doesn't get kicked out.
- And people need flexibility. Anything can happen.
- And some 90 days gives them the flexibility. The kid doesn't get kicked out.
- And people need flexibility. Anything can happen.
- And people need flexibility. Anything can happen.
Keywords:
higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- President, is that the hospitals, the covered entities, are able to sometimes purchase drugs pennies
- For context, what are the net revenue margins for covered entities on non-340B outpatient drugs purchased
- through group purchasing organizations?
- For context, what are the net revenue margins for covered entities on non-340B outpatient drugs purchased
- through group purchasing organizations?
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The Abato was purchased, and we have a very user-friendly return policy.
- Um the Abato was purchased<01:10:44.719>
and <01:10:45.040>we <01:10:45.360>have - <01:10:45.600>
a <01:10:46.000>very <01:10:46.960>um purchased and we have a very - um purchased and we have a very um user-friendly<01:10:48.159>
return <01:10:48.560>policy - I most of the wine I purchase either has to ship in April or October in a specific temperature window
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 10/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So there's still like a portion of that amount that goes for roadway purchases.
- So there's still like a portion of that amount that goes for roadway purchases.
- :46.800>
these <01:26:47.040>are <01:26:47.199>kind <01:26:47.440>of purchases - So, these are kind of purchases.
- And there’s kind of 5% of that money that goes into the flexible highway account, the trunk highway account
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reforming SBIR-STTR for the 21st century. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- These reforms will enable more flexible use of SBIR funding to help bridge the valley of death for the
- The flexibility given to the agencies to adapt it to their needs.
- They have the flexibility to decide on, you know, limiting the number of applicants.
- They have the flexibility to decide on how many open topics.
- They have tremendous... tremendous flexibility to adjust to what they need.
Keywords:
SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/14/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- them either through the auction or they can purchase them through the secondary market.
- Compliance entities can purchase them either through the auction or through the secondary market.
- them either through the auction purchase them either through the auction or<00:23:22.640>
they <00:23:23.679>the or they can purchase them through the or they can purchase them through - >
provides <00:33:16.240>uh program flexibility and provides uh program flexibility and
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 105 Apr 29th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They enjoy the flexibility.
- They<01:40:23.840>
enjoy <01:40:24.159>the <01:40:24.400>flexibility. - <01:40:25.600>
She's They enjoy the flexibility. She's They enjoy the flexibility. - base of customers visiting those tasting rooms, where they can have an opportunity to sample or purchase
- base of customers visiting those tasting rooms, where they can have an opportunity to sample or purchase
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This would protect patients while recognizing that modern health care requires flexibility and mobility
- This would protect patients while recognizing that modern health care requires flexibility and mobility
- requires flexibility and mobility. requires flexibility and mobility.
- place, anyone can bring a can of paint to a participating retailer for recycling, even if it was purchased
- participating retailer for recycling even<04:14:06.319>
if <04:14:06.720>the <04:14:06.960>purchased
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That oversight serves an essential purpose, but it also limits flexibility in what institutions can fund
- When we expand access to fair and flexible capital, we strengthen local economies, close opportunity
- <00:02:32.080>
in <00:02:32.319>what but it also limits flexibility in what but it - we expand access to fair and flexible we expand access to fair and flexible capital,<00:03:09.040
- of flexibility. of flexibility.
Keywords:
unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183
Summary:
The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill.
The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers.
Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And there's flexibility I appreciate for how we engage that student.
- :27:12.400>
for <00:27:12.640>how there's flexibility I appreciate for how there's flexibility - So we have flexibility to make those determinations is what I'm hearing.
- authority to um to establish a flexible authority to um to establish a flexible year<00:29:55.760
- <00:30:36.640>
and <00:30:37.200>local <00:30:38.159>creative flexibilities and
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 17, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The word I like, I think that Chris Brown was talking with me earlier, is flexibility.
- The word I like, I think that Chris Brown was talking with me earlier, is flexibility.
- It gives us flexibility, and we need flexibility. Wyoming water law is very strict.
- Um, I'd just like to reiterate, I think the flexibility in it is what we really like to see.
- I think the flexibility in it is what we really like to see.
Keywords:
groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, conservation districts, supervisors, elections, agriculture, local governance, beneficial use
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session 6/9/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What we were able to do in that bill was to provide some flexibility in funding streams that districts
- <00:45:37.599>
in <00:45:37.839>funding provide some flexibility in funding provide - And we as leaders should be listening to our schools about what they need and have fair and flexible
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and <01:19:14.080>local relief, funding, flexibility, and local relief - , funding, flexibility, and local control.<01:19:16.000>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One of my top priorities is maintaining and expanding flexibility in federal highway programs.
- flexibility in federal highway programs. flexibility in federal highway programs.
- No data on the beneficiaries in the fiduciary program to purchase or own firearms.
- <02:44:55.439>
We program to purchase or own firearms. - We program to purchase or own firearms.