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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 26 weeks after initial benefits are exhausted for mine workers directly impacted by the temporary closure
- <01:11:45.600><c> by</c><01:11:45.920><c> the</c><01:11:46.239><c> temporary</c><01:11:46.719><c> closure
- </c><01:11:47.040><c> of</c><01:11:47.199><c> two</c> impacted by the temporary closure of two impacted
- by the temporary closure of two mines<01:11:47.760><c> operated</c><01:11:48.159><c> by</c><01:11:48.400
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/7/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Things like COVID response, training staff on sanitation, sanitation supplies, planning for closure,
- sanitation, sanitation supplies,<00:13:15.839><c> planning</c><00:13:16.160><c> for</c><00:13:16.480><c> closure
- ,</c> supplies, planning for closure, supplies, planning for closure, education,<00:13:17.839><c> technology
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- choose between their paycheck and recovering from an illness, caring for a child during a school closure
- 00:04:18.720><c> school</c> caring for a child during a school caring for a child during a school closure
- ><c> seeking</c><00:04:20.040><c> assistance</c><00:04:20.560><c> due</c><00:04:21.079><c> to</c> closure
- or seeking assistance due to closure or seeking assistance due to domestic<00:04:21.800><c> abuse</c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- system, including it repeals an annual alternative payment system, proper rate inflation, phases out closure
- inflation<00:37:58.960><c> uh</c><00:37:59.079><c> phases</c><00:37:59.480><c> out</c><00:37:59.960><c> closure
- </c><00:38:00.359><c> rate</c> inflation uh phases out closure rate inflation uh phases out closure rate
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor is also recommending the elimination, or closure, of the alternative teacher compensation
- The governor is also recommending the elimination, or closure, of the alternative teacher compensation
- The governor is also recommending the elimination, or closure, of the alternative teacher compensation
- The governor is also recommending the elimination, or closure, of the alternative teacher compensation
Committee:
House Education Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- know, I think we have to have serious conversations about what we can do in order to improve our closure
- 19.480><c> our</c> can do in order to uh to improve our our can do in order to uh to improve our our closure
- 20.800><c> these</c><01:54:20.960><c> items</c><01:54:21.320><c> as</c><01:54:21.480><c> well</c> closure
- on these on these items as well closure on these on these items as well and<01:54:22.440><c> thank</
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 01/29/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- When you add in the closures of the state's largest power plants over the last decade, it's clear we're
- you</c><01:14:48.360><c> add</c><01:14:48.560><c> in</c><01:14:48.760><c> the</c><01:14:48.920><c> closures
- </c><01:14:49.400><c> of</c><01:14:49.600><c> the</c> when you add in the closures of the when you add
- in the closures of the state's<01:14:50.159><c> largest</c><01:14:50.679><c> power</c><01:14:51.040>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- choose between their paycheck and recovering from an illness, caring for a child during a school closure
- choose between their paycheck and recovering from an illness, caring for a child during a school closure
- choose between their paycheck and recovering from an illness, caring for a child during a school closure
- choose between their paycheck and recovering from an illness, caring for a child during a school closure
Committee:
Senate Labor
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, especially as we are facing cuts and closures, particularly in our health care system, and how to
- Um, especially as we are facing cuts and closures, particularly in our health care system, and how to
- Um, especially as we are facing cuts and closures, particularly in our health care system, and how to
Bills:
HF3425
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And also when we saw what happened with the closure of Chevron mining at the time, but the refocusing
- So they'll look around the launch or closure door. And if you think of this missile right here, Mr.
- President, above the missile is a launcher closure door. It's about a 110-ton door.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day.
A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region.
The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success.
Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And that would hopefully provide closure to this issue, and so we thought it was best to do it that way
- And that would hopefully provide closure to this issue, and so we thought it was best to do it that way
- And that would hopefully provide closure to this issue, and so we thought it was best to do it that way
Committee:
Senate Taxes
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe we had 11 closures in our state.
- I believe we had 11 closures in our state.
- <00:16:18.199><c> the</c><00:16:18.279><c> most</c><00:16:18.440><c> recent</c><00:16:18.759><c> closures
- is in Center of the most recent closures is in Center burdell's<00:16:20.759><c> District</c><00:16:
- of obstetric units that to the closures of obstetric units that we've<01:01:58.319><c> had</c><01:01
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 120 May 14th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- understand the bill has the transparency idea here is great and especially to help families with closure
- . ...families with closure.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- support the LAO's recommendation to close one additional prison this budget year and call for the closure
- pathways for survivors to go home to community-based support, reentry services, and full and permanent closure
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 1st, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Hollen, just for a minute or two, just tell us why you can't live with the closure for the four months
- Hollen, just for a minute or two, just tell us why you can't live with the closure for the four months
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Health Committee and Assembly Health Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- top of already—we've seen three hospitals over the past few years close, and another 40 at risk of closure
- throughout California. ...years close, another 40 at risk of closure throughout California.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Health Committee and Senate Health Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- top of already... we've seen three hospitals over the past few years close, another 40 at risk of closure
- throughout California. ...years close, another 40 at risk of closure throughout California.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing of the Senate and Assembly Health Committees focused on the “cost of uncertainty” in health coverage, access, and affordability amid federal policy changes. Opening remarks from committee leaders and members emphasized that California’s gains under the Affordable Care Act and Health for All policies—high coverage rates, consumer protections, and lower uninsured rates—are now threatened by federal rollbacks, including the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits and H.R. 1. Members repeatedly cited rising premiums, skipped care, medical debt, and the risk of coverage losses, especially for low-income Californians, workers, seniors, and immigrant communities.
The first panel featured federal policy and state implementation experts, including Don Joyce, Jessica Altman of Covered California, and Elizabeth Lansberg of HCAI’s Office of Health Care Affordability. Testimony described the ACA’s coverage expansions and the current federal threats: shorter open enrollment, more verification requirements, loss of enhanced subsidies, and changes affecting immigrants and preventive coverage. Covered California reported that average monthly premiums could nearly double without the subsidies, new enrollment is down sharply, and more consumers are shifting into bronze plans with higher deductibles. HCAI explained its affordability strategy through spending targets, consolidation review, and primary care investment, while members asked about the impact of federal cuts on provider taxes, uncompensated care, and whether California can sustain coverage without new revenue.
The second panel, with UC Berkeley Labor Center’s Miranda Dietz and California Health Care Foundation’s Christoph Stremikis, broadened the discussion to statewide cost drivers and consumer impacts. They highlighted that more than half of Californians under 65 rely on job-based coverage, yet premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs have risen faster than wages. They also pointed to medical debt, administrative waste, market consolidation, and underinvestment in primary care as major drivers of unaffordability. Members asked about the 25% of health spending that does not improve patient care, the role of fraud versus administrative friction, the effect of cost growth targets on workers, and the need for preventive care and possible revenue solutions. The hearing then moved to a third panel on human impacts, beginning with testimony from a Central Valley promotora describing how families are choosing lower-tier coverage, struggling with diabetes care, and facing higher premiums after subsidy losses.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Health Committee and Assembly Health Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- top of already—we've seen three hospitals over the past few years close, and another 40 at risk of closure
- throughout California. ...years close, another 40 at risk of closure throughout California.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on the cost of uncertainty in California health care, especially the effects of federal policy changes on coverage, access, and affordability. Opening remarks from committee leaders and members emphasized that California’s uninsured rate had fallen to historic lows under the Affordable Care Act and state policies, but that the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies, H.R. 1, and other federal regulatory changes could reverse those gains. Members repeatedly cited rising premiums, skipped care, medical debt, and the strain on low-wage workers, families, clinics, hospitals, and public programs.
The first panel reviewed the federal landscape and state response. A federal policy analyst described the ACA’s coverage gains and consumer protections, then outlined current threats: H.R. 1’s Medicaid and marketplace cuts, the end of enhanced premium tax credits, shorter open enrollment, more verification requirements, and changes affecting preventive services and vaccines. Covered California reported that the loss of subsidies is expected to nearly double average monthly premiums, reduce enrollment, and push more consumers into bronze plans with higher deductibles; it also noted that California’s $190 million affordability fund is helping the lowest-income enrollees. HCAI’s Office of Health Care Affordability explained its work on spending targets, market consolidation review, and primary care investment, saying the goal is to slow spending growth rather than impose price caps.
Committee members pressed witnesses on the practical effects of bronze plans, administrative burdens, immigration-related disenrollment, provider taxes, uncompensated care, and whether California can sustain current coverage levels without new revenue. Witnesses said bronze plans preserve essential benefits but shift more costs to consumers, and that H.R. 1’s verification and auto-renewal changes will likely reduce enrollment. They also said provider tax reductions could significantly weaken state financing over time, and that higher uninsured rates may increase uncompensated care and pressure premiums elsewhere in the system. The second panel, featuring UC Berkeley Labor Center and California Health Care Foundation experts, highlighted broader affordability problems across job-based coverage and Medi-Cal, citing medical debt, skipped care, and the role of underlying system costs, administrative waste, and lack of competition. They pointed to medical debt relief efforts such as Los Angeles County’s program as a short-term mitigation strategy while the Legislature considers longer-term policy and budget responses.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that includes support for communities like the town of Wilkinson, which has been hard hit by the closure
- bridges, and that includes support for communities like the town of Wilkinson has been hard hit by the closure
Bills:
SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB5998 , SB6005 , SB6003 , SB6129 , SB6225 , SB6228 , SB6231
Summary:
The Senate met on February 23, 2026, opened with the usual roll call, pledge, prayer, and approval of the previous journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 8698 recognizing piano teachers, with several senators sharing personal remarks about their own teachers and the role of music education in families and communities. Guests from the Washington State Music Teachers Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers were recognized in the gallery.
The chamber then moved into budget debate, considering a series of amendments to the operating budget. Several proposals focused on housing costs, local planning, utility rates, and state spending restraint. Amendment 0772, which would have created a housing-related task force and increased funding, was rejected after debate over housing affordability and regulatory costs. Amendment 0785, restoring growth management planning funding for local governments, was also rejected. Amendment 0791, directing the Department of Commerce to study the effects of climate and clean energy laws on utility costs, and Amendment 0769, related to grid capacity and clean energy investments, were both adopted.
Other amendments drew sharper partisan debate. Amendment 0798, which would have reduced the Supreme Court from nine justices to five and redirected savings to public defense, failed. Amendments 0794 and 0795, seeking funding for ballot measure costs tied to initiatives, also failed. Amendment 0799, intended to redirect Pacific Tower lease savings to developmental disability services, was rejected after discussion of the building’s current public uses. Amendment 0773, capping state spending growth and tying it to median wage growth, failed on a roll call vote, while Amendment 0777, addressing concurrent use of paid family and medical leave and sick leave by state employees, also failed after extended debate. Later, Amendment 0776 on tort liability reporting was adopted, as were Amendment 0758 creating a DSHS work group on community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Amendment 0786 was introduced to reduce cash and food assistance work-related funding, with debate beginning before the transcript ends.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Sox in the 1986 World Series, which I'm not over yet, but I was hoping there would be some type of closure
- It's not about closure.
Summary:
The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol.
The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds.
On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.