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NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Jun 10th, 2025

Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I actually programmed in Oracle. Who said Oracle? Somebody did. Um, yeah, Oracle.
  • And then, uh This committee is always interested in STEM programs.
  • And those programs may be also in jeopardy, so. Uh, we will from time to time have updates.
  • Current technology infrastructure to build such a program as well as any of the other.
  • Then I, I think the committee's aware that we were awarded the 675 million bead money for New Mexico
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 12th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we created a program called the Economically Distressed Areas Program. a from a rural or low income
  • This program has been wildly successful in making sure that.
  • In the reauthorization, we changed some of the dynamics of the program.
  • Are you aware that this bill is within 10 miles? Yes. Is the ask not accurate?
  • No, not that I'm aware of. We're growing real fast, so I might have missed it.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/01/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • a program and a program um establishing a program and a and<00:34:50.000> someone<00:34:50.240
  • the state-side program.
  • the state-side program.
  • the state-side program.
  • the state-side program.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/27/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • whereas many victims of crime remain unreported or underserved, underscoring the need for continued awareness
  • and activities that promote awareness of victims' rights and services.
  • today to recognize Arizona Crime Victims' Rights Week since it does fall within Domestic Violence Awareness
  • today to recognize Arizona Crime Victims' Rights Week since it does fall within Domestic Violence Awareness
  • As we observe Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let us recommit ourselves
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recorded attendance at 23 present, 0 absent, and 7 excused. The journal for April 21, 2026, was approved without objection. The chamber then adopted a legislative proclamation recognizing April 19–25, 2026, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Arizona, honoring victims, survivors, and service providers. Senator Bolick spoke in support of the proclamation, tying it to Domestic Violence Awareness Month and highlighting work with victim advocates and survivors, including Amberley’s Place, Janice’s Women’s Center, and Kaylee Kozak. She referenced prior legislation such as SB 1211, which allows lifetime no-contact injunctions for certain domestic violence victims, and described broader efforts to strengthen protections and avoid retraumatizing survivors. She then moved to reconsider the Senate’s prior failure to pass HB 2950 on third reading, and the motion was adopted. The Senate also received a large package of new budget-related bills, SB 1831 through SB 1846, covering general appropriations, state budget implementation, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, healthcare, higher education, human services, K–12 education, local government, state properties, revenue, tax and taxation, and transportation. These bills were referred to the Committee on Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology, and the Senate suspended the five-day committee agenda rule so the committee could hear them on April 28, 2026. Committee announcements noted that the Senate and House Appropriations committees would meet the next day at 10 a.m. in House Hearing Room 1, and the Senate adjourned until April 28, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/23/26

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • , the Transit Rider Investment Program, the Transit Rider Investment Program, uh<00:03:01.480>
  • um you know, so the public is aware um you know, so the public is aware that<00:36:32.920> they
  • for that amendment and programming.
  • be I don't think the programming could be I don't think the programming could be<01:19:26.320>
  • So it's actually the same program.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Is where legal aid is managing that corporation said the or program?
  • But the uh, Lucoats program through the FFA program for doctors to get doctors in rural areas.
  • Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't there some career techs that are offering those programs?
  • Lastly, is the RAP program.
  • There's 5.5 million left to fully fund that program across the state.
Keywords: 914, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • , SNAP, and other federally mandated programs.
  • As a county employee myself, programs.
  • I'm very very aware of the systems.
  • ,<00:14:54.720> if people who are using these programs, if people who are using these programs
  • > their<00:25:27.640> program<00:25:28.560> integrity can maintain their program integrity
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 03/25/26

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We and that's they're aware of stuff.
  • . programs. programs.
  • to the medical assistance program to the medical assistance program without<00:14:36.079> legislative
  • are related to the EIDBI program are related to the EIDBI program integrity<00:14:51.320> changes
  • , and the Elderly Waiver and Alternative Care programs.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Apr 2nd, 2025

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs.
  • Funds, which reward excellence nursing programs, to be used for healthcare industry-related programs,
  • It’s in a specific program.
  • For example, the College Reach-Out Program, in which we’re changing the College Reach-Out Program to
  • CS for CS for SB 958 creates a type 1 diabetes early detection program.
Summary: The committee first heard CS for CS for SB 344, which would modernize the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 based on Public Service Commission recommendations. The bill drew no opposition and was reported favorably. Members then took up several Senator Burton measures: CS for SB 714 on non-opioid advanced directives, which was amended to create a Department of Health website access point for a voluntary form allowing patients to notify providers they do not want opioid medications; CS for SB 738 on child care and early learning providers, which streamlines and updates child care regulation and was supported by industry and business groups; CS for SB 756 on health insurance coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities, which removes the age-8 diagnosis limit and age cap for mandated autism-related coverage; and CS for CS for SB 1356, creating a Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and a newborn genetic testing pilot, later amended to add FIU and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to the board and remove specific appropriations. All of these bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 1624 on higher education, a broad bill affecting tuition policies, workforce programs, institutional governance, and naming changes. The bill generated extended discussion over replacing references to “minority” with “underrepresented,” with the sponsor explaining the intent was to focus on low-income access and student support, while members raised concerns about impacts on majority-minority institutions and preeminence pathways. An amendment added guardrails for private religious postsecondary institutions by requiring public review of affidavits of compliance and giving the Commission for Independent Education enforcement authority. After debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then passed CS for SB 1626 on child welfare, which addresses military-family investigations, emergency shelter certification, children’s services council appointments, criminal-background exemptions, group-home rates, licensing extensions, small residential group homes, missing-children procedures, and psychotropic medication refills; it was amended to adjust council board composition and then reported favorably. Additional bills approved included SB 178, directing Florida A&M University to conduct an agronomic study on emerging crops for land taken out of production; SB 1162, expanding boating improvement funding for trailer parking and offering lease incentives for clean marine manufacturers; CS for CS for SB 958, creating a type 1 diabetes early detection information program for parents and schools; CS for CS for CS for SB 1070, requiring ECGs for student athletes with phased implementation and exemptions, after extensive testimony from parents and advocates about sudden cardiac arrest; CS for SB 774, requiring electronic transmission of certain court orders to sheriffs within six hours; SB 1516, creating an International Aerospace Innovation Fund administered by Space Florida; SB 994, revising driver education requirements and prompting a commitment to add distracted-driving instruction; and CS for CS for SB 1402, expanding eligibility for dropout retrieval programs. The committee also took up SB 810 on stormwater management systems, amending it to focus annual inspections on vulnerable MS4 infrastructure. That bill drew significant opposition from the Florida League of Cities, counties, and stormwater groups, who argued the mandate would duplicate existing permit requirements and impose major costs, but supporters said it was a basic flood-prevention measure. The transcript ends during debate on SB 810, before a final vote is shown.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you. college Savings Program conforms to the college Savings Program conforms to the Amendments
  • , Maunakea Scholars Program, and internship program.
  • and internship program.
  • c> mon Scholars Program and internship mon Scholars Program and internship program<01:11:11.000> appropriates
  • That's basically scaled off of a comparable program called the AAMAI internship program.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 707, which would create a state income tax deduction for contributions to Hawaii 529 college savings accounts and conform state law to federal changes allowing 529 funds to be used for K-12 expenses. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the bill as written. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure but asked that ABLE accounts be included and that the program title be changed; the Department of Taxation indicated the title issue could be a problem because the bill’s expanded purpose may not fit the current program name. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 617, which would fund a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges. UH Community Colleges supported the bill, and Maui nursing staff testified that faculty recruitment is challenging but manageable, clinical placements are available, and the campus already has a statewide RN-to-BSN pathway; they said the new program would create two tracks, including a four-year BSN option. Members also heard support from several organizations, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nursing groups, and health care associations. No action was taken. Next were several UH-related measures. HB 718 would fund faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine; the dean and other supporters testified in favor. HB 1279 would create a medical education liaison position tied to Project ECHO; the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns about statewide concern and grant standards, while an individual witness supported the concept but suggested the bill should focus on liaison/support functions rather than program administration. HB 1169 would consolidate conference center revolving funds, and HB 1168 would authorize up to $800 million in UH revenue bonds; UH’s CFO said both were procedural/housekeeping measures and supported them. On HB 1168, members questioned debt service, possible uses, and whether deferred maintenance would be included; the CFO estimated annual debt service could be about $33 million to $41 million at current rates, said likely uses could include student housing and research facilities, and said deferred maintenance was not the current strategy. The CFO also explained that revenue bonds require both legislative authorization and a Board of Regents resolution approving the project and amount. Finally, the committee heard HB 548, which would authorize revenue bonds and appropriations to acquire the St. Francis School campus for UH Mānoa. UH supported the bill but noted the property is privately owned and not known to be for sale. A supporter described the site as a unique 11-acre parcel contiguous to the main campus and urged the committee to seize the opportunity for future generations. No vote or final action was taken on the bills in the transcript.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jul 15th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll note this is our last regularly scheduled program for the year.
  • Please be aware. The committee will give one and only one warning.
  • That means I run the antitrust program in the AG's office.
  • But the DYD program, and if I'm—yes, the DYD program—not funded by Measure J.
  • But we are here to work to enhance the program.
Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/03/2026 - House Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • But what if there was a program or a series of programs set to do exactly this at scale?
  • The programs affiliated with a National Center for Teacher Residencies, for example, 81% of The programs
  • We are a graduate program of NAU back in 2022.
  • The program is a...
  • called the Block program.
Keywords: 1182, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I wasn't aware of it.
  • Our hope is that programs like transitional housing, suicide prevention, and other grant programs will
  • But moving forward, it wasn't a mandated program.
  • This places the DCIP and DCCA programs at odds, with both programs essentially telling projects the other
  • program needs to commit their funding first.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs met to hear updates from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Washington Military Department, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Commerce on federal and state impacts affecting veterans, military families, and military installations. JBLM’s garrison commander said the base remains focused on housing, child care, and spouse employment, but is facing workforce reductions tied to federal personnel actions, especially in air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and firefighting. He also said JBLM is preparing for increased mutual-aid needs during fire season, and that the Army Transformation Initiative could change unit composition at JBLM over time without a major overall population shift. He confirmed that the Lewis Army Museum is on a closure list, but said the building will remain in use for training and that the base is exploring partnerships to keep museum functions operating, possibly with volunteers or local partners. The Washington Military Department reported about 400 Guard members deployed on federal missions and described ongoing state missions in cybersecurity and firefighting. The department said the Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade will transition to a mobile combat team, with associated changes in equipment, manning, and end strength. It also warned that continuing resolutions are delaying funding, limiting new military construction starts, and increasing costs. The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs outlined a $3.2 million reduction from the governor’s budget and related cuts affecting internships, vacant positions, outreach travel, claims support contracts, counseling and wellness, veterans’ innovation assistance, and the military transition and readiness council staff position. WDVA said it is ending or scaling back several programs, including in-house nursing assistant training, the veteran farm at Ordean, Vet Corps due to AmeriCorps funding changes, and the tobacco cessation program, while noting that the legislature funded about $23.7 million in capital projects for veteran homes, cemeteries, and transitional housing. The Department of Commerce presented on the Defense Community Compatibility Account, which funds projects that reduce conflicts between military installations and nearby communities. The program currently has 10 projects across five legislative districts, including school and child care improvements, water wells, land acquisition, and a joint firefighting training center in Everett. The presenter said the main challenge is that DCCA projects often need non-state funding secured before they can compete, which can make it hard to leverage federal Defense Community Infrastructure Program dollars; he recommended more flexible state timing to help projects qualify for federal funding. In closing discussion, members raised possible future agenda items including child care near bases, veteran homelessness, suicide prevention, Navy Day, military family housing, and a possible Department of Licensing issue involving guard and reserve designations on driver’s licenses. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after members were invited to suggest topics for the October and December committee meetings.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Higher Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • To date, it has really worked for some programs, and I think as we talk about moving from pilot programs
  • I not only see these as sister programs, but highly complementary programs.
  • into five associate degree programs.
  • In 1893 a two-year program was created since its founding in 1893 a two-year program was created at UMass
  • nutrition program.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its first hearing and heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including hunger-free campuses, FAFSA completion, early college/college-in-high-school programs, banning legacy preferences, AP credit consistency, and tuition equity for the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Committee leaders opened by outlining the hearing process and noting the three-minute testimony limit. Legislators and advocates generally framed the bills as equity and access measures aimed at improving college affordability, student success, and workforce development. Representative Vargas testified for H. 1466 and H. 1467, arguing that hunger-free campus should be codified because many public college and community college students face food insecurity, and that FAFSA completion should be improved through individualized outreach and an opt-out or completion requirement. Senator Lovely, the Greater Boston Food Bank, and other advocates supported the hunger-free campus bill, citing data that 44% of public university and community college students experienced food insecurity in 2023 and that food insecurity harms graduation rates. Femi Stoltz and Shanti Lopez Toro backed the FAFSA bill, saying many students miss out on Pell grants and need direct support; they pointed to state examples such as Louisiana and to recent state action requiring FAFSA awareness. Committee members asked about the federal FAFSA rollout, regional equity in food access, and the need for long-term funding and data collection. A large panel supported H. 1455 on college and high school/early college, including former Chair Roy, the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College, a student graduate, MBAE, and Tripp Jones. They described early college as a proven model that helps low-income and first-generation students, improves degree attainment, and supports workforce needs; witnesses said the goal is to scale from about 9,000 students and 55 partnerships toward 22,000 to 25,000 students by 2030, with possible future growth beyond that. Members raised questions about funding, public-private partnerships, parental involvement, faculty development, and whether the bill should include data review and more standardized policies across institutions. Representative Garcia also testified for H. 1432 on AP credit, saying students should receive consistent credit for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5. Senator Edwards and James Murphy testified for the legacy preference ban, arguing it is unfair and rooted in exclusionary history; they said some states have already banned legacy preferences in public and private institutions. Finally, UMass Dean Michael Fox, alumnus Dan Mayer, and student Jake Rasmussen supported S. 920 to include Stockbridge associate degree programs in MassEducate, saying tuition equity would help enrollment and support Massachusetts agriculture and green-industry jobs.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (05/04/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, post-2040, if there is no net metering program, they would have to determine if they were able to
  • They don’t have a good site on site, and so we created this program to enable that.
  • ,<00:15:53.080> they<00:15:53.280> would is no net metering program, they would is
  • no net metering program, they would have<00:15:53.960> to<00:15:54.240> determine<00:15
  • <00:29:29.960> a<00:29:30.040> consent As you're aware, we have a consent As you're
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 FN, which expands prosthetic device insurance coverage from children to individuals over 19, with limits on activity-specific devices and one device every five years. Members noted an indeterminate fiscal impact beginning in fiscal year 2028, but speakers said the bill addressed a gap in current coverage and had already been supported unanimously in policy. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. Next, Senate Bill 534 FN, dealing with compliance with foreign influence and funding restrictions for political expenditures and contributions, was discussed and then approved. Supporters said it clarifies that the restrictions apply to local elections and constitutional amendment questions as well as state and federal elections, and that enforcement costs would be minimal absent violations. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. The committee then considered Senate Bill 538, extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Members discussed a proposed amendment to align the bill with related conference committee language in HB 221 and to address projects already in the pipeline, but the amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. The underlying bill was then recommended ought to pass on a 9-0 vote. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 541 FNA, which reallocates existing capital funds for regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire, including PFAS-related work and the southern regional waterline project; after discussion of funding sources and project impacts, it was approved 9-0. Finally, the committee began work on Senate Bill 557 FN, which would prohibit liquor commission licensees from selling or allowing certain kratom products. Representative Sweeney offered an amendment intended to narrow the bill to target semi-synthetic and synthetic kratom products while preserving lawful natural products, and members discussed enforcement scope and fiscal impact. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on the amendment or bill.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Mar 25, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:37:09.359> for that uh you know this this program for that uh you know this this program
  • It authorizes non-injection drug user participation in the program and modifies liability for program
  • for program modifies liability for program participants<01:14:52.880> staff<01:14:53.199>
  • We’re not aware of it necessarily being a problem with program participants or staff being arrested under
  • program, there were pieces of that program that we could not navigate to get back into the state if
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard Senate Bill 1322, SD2, HD1, a comprehensive measure revising Hawaii’s mental health code. The bill would clarify emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization procedures for people who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse and deemed imminently dangerous, expand notice requirements, allow certain information-sharing for assisted community treatment petitions, and add liability protections for emergency responders and providers. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill as a collaborative update to the law, while the Department of Health asked for a copy of provider-generated emergency transport documentation within five days for data and planning purposes. Testimony was sharply divided. Queen’s Health System, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, HHSC, and the Institute for Human Services supported the measure or parts of it but requested amendments, including clarifying whether a second psychiatric exam is required, restoring a 72-hour rather than 48-hour stabilization window, and adjusting where patients are taken when an MEO cannot be reached. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi strongly opposed the bill, arguing it weakens due process and civil liberties, especially around involuntary commitment, assisted community treatment, emergency transport by police, and reduced procedural safeguards; it urged the committee to hold the bill and consider an interim working group. Louie E.K. of the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center also opposed the bill, focusing on immunity from negligence, the use of police for transport, and the reduction of a three-provider review to one in state-hospital treatment orders. Other testimony included support from an individual who said the bill could improve mental health care delivery amid provider shortages, and a comment from Hawaiʻi Health and Harm Reduction Center warning that the substance use portion of the bill lacks evidence of effectiveness and could be misused. In response to committee questions, the Attorney General’s office said the measure was developed with input from multiple stakeholders, including state agencies, hospitals, the ACLU, HHSC, and IHS, and that it aims to make assisted community treatment more accessible and effective by streamlining the legal process and improving consequences for noncompliance. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Appropriations - Human Resources Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Within our traditional Medicaid program, we have our health system value-based program that operates
  • into that program.
  • Chair, that is because these rates are used by our SPED program and our expanded SPED program, which
  • Way to administer this program, or the right federal authority to administer the program under.
  • So if you think of programs in your area, and I don't know where you're from, So if you think of programs
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Senate Appropriations HR Division met with all members present to review the medical services portion of the HHS budget. Sarah Aker, Executive Director of Medical Services, walked the committee through several budget items, including HCBS cost-to-continue adjustments, the DD bed assessment, expansion of value-based purchasing, targeted rate increases for home health and QSP services, and the cross-disability waiver. Members generally supported the targeted increases for home health and QSP, and Aker explained that the cross-disability waiver funding would support startup work, service design, and infrastructure ahead of a planned July 1, 2028 implementation. The committee spent significant time on rate-setting and provider payment issues. Members discussed ambulance rate rebasing, with several senators expressing concern that the proposed increase was too high relative to peer states; the committee ultimately moved toward reducing that item to $1 million rather than zero so it could be revisited in conference committee. They also discussed a House-added critical access hospital networking grant and similarly leaned toward reducing it to $1 million. Aker explained the department’s value-based purchasing plans, including use of a vendor selected through RFP, and clarified how the department’s existing Medicaid managed care and hospital value-based programs work. A major portion of the meeting focused on long-term care and basic care payments, including a House-added extension of the $5 per day basic care add-on and a proposed shift in nursing facility incentive grants toward a withhold-based model. Senator Mathern indicated he would bring an amendment to delay or modify the withhold change, and Aker said the department would prefer language that directly addresses whether a withhold may be implemented. Members also discussed 1915(i) services, FMAP changes, the Medicaid legacy system modernization carryover, and a House-added legislative intent section on medical assistance. The committee adjourned for the morning with plans to return later to continue Human Services budget work and revisit unresolved items in conference committee.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN.
  • program in over 50 years.
  • A GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT'S NEVER MISSED A PAYMENT AND YET CONGRESS HASN'T ENHANCED THE PROGRAM
  • AWARENESS LEADS TO ACTION AND ACTION LEADS TO PROGRESS.
  • AND LAND TO AUTHORIZE SPECIES PROPERTIES AND CULL RAT PROGRAMS -- -- CULTURAL PROGRAMS.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Energy Resources Mar 31st, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, I wasn't aware our committee substitute was ready. Thank you, Chairman.
  • The Class 2 underground injection control program applies to produced water disposal wells that have
  • I was not aware of it. Members, any questions from this witness?
  • Uh, there's also a component that would allow, uh, training programs for law enforcement to, uh, also
  • And a degree and certificate programs.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/13/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference

Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • The debt set-off program means that if someone wins money from event wagering or fantasy sports, but
  • We have had those conversations, so they are aware of our stance.
  • This slide highlights a few areas where the boxing and MMA program has made meaningful progress.
  • Madam Chair, Senator Leach, I'm not aware of anything.
  • The authority may know of a statute, but I'm not aware of anything.
Keywords: 1182, all