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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Senate Bill 1480 creates a pilot program to encourage youth apprenticeship programming in our districts
  • I believe I see the path you're following.
  • So, purely out of curiosity, do we have Diversion programs in all 77 counties.
  • with a diversion program.
  • I can tell you firsthand knowledge of this program.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the Department of Medical Education, he currently serves as medical director of the PA program and
  • They've only had a program for three years, but this year they did a state contest.
  • Whereas the Westmore High School aviation program for Moore Public School District won the inaugural
  • tech programs because more than just pilots, bioengineering, family and consumer science, and all the
  • Are we afraid of kids having critical thinking skills?
HI
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  • going to attend this treatment program. going to attend this treatment program.
  • preventive programming.
  • Statewide program.
  • The diagnosis was path forward.
  • establishing the uh, Kun Aloha program. establishing the uh, Kun Aloha program.
Summary: The committee opened a hearing on multiple health-related bills and first took up HB 2315, which would create a Department of Health pilot program allowing eligible employees to defer unused vacation leave in exchange for a payout to help with home purchase assistance. The Department of Health testified in support, saying the proposal could aid recruitment and retention, and United Public Workers also supported it as a creative, cost-effective benefit that could help employees become first-time homebuyers. The chair likewise praised the department’s effort, and there were no questions or opposition before the committee moved on. The committee then heard HB 2562 on workplace violence in health care settings. The Department of Health said it preferred requiring licensed hospitals to adopt workplace-violence prevention policies and public reporting rather than creating a new state program. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations said it appreciated the intent and explained that, absent a specific standard, enforcement would rely on OSHA’s general duty clause, guidance, and inspections. Nurses and the Hawaii Nurses Association gave emotional testimony describing harassment, threats, doxxing, and fears for patient and worker safety, arguing that existing processes were too slow and that hospitals needed immediate, enforceable requirements. The committee discussed current hospital alarm systems and OSHA enforcement, and Labor said it does inspect hospitals and can receive complaints from employees. HB 1532, concerning importation of large cigars and pipe tobacco, was announced as deferred at the request of the bill’s author so it could be refined with proponents and the Attorney General. The committee also discussed HB 1857, a very large measure redefining qualified health care provider and making extensive changes to health care law; the chair said the House would likely pass it without substantive changes and instead defer the effective date while using the Senate companion bill as the vehicle. Testimony on HB 1857 was generally supportive, including from the Hawaii Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and a certified genetic counselor, though both referenced proposed amendments. Finally, the committee heard HB 2209, which would require insurers to honor a patient’s written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. The Insurance Division and HMSA opposed the bill as drafted, arguing it would create a special class of providers, raise fraud and litigation concerns, and potentially increase premiums. Treatment providers and advocates strongly supported the measure, saying insurers often refuse direct payment even when patients assign benefits, forcing families to front large sums and delaying access to residential treatment; they argued the bill would improve access and help keep care in Hawaii. A psychiatrist testified that he had not seen fraud in Hawaii and that the bill could help address long wait times for life-saving treatment. The committee also received written support from multiple individuals and organizations, and members began asking questions about HMSA’s network size and wait times, with follow-up information requested."}】【。final json to=commentary 天天中彩票出票 to=commentary code 彩神争霸邀请码 to=commentary 彩票平台招商 to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 22nd, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the scholarship programs... ...programs, the GI dependent. Oh, this is for the dependent.
  • And we've also put in a two-year pilot program for 100 students per year for this pilot program.
  • And it'll allow for this pilot program.
  • So, if we eliminated one of the programs that... ...we eliminated one of the programs that we're using
  • And this is significant because if they can get this two-year program or associate level program—by the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires a tri-agency to jointly coordinate grant programs expands the definition of credentials of
  • The higher education coordinating board to develop training programs to preemptively address gaps in
  • The agriculture program and the interest rate reduction Program.
  • As far as the inter-trade reduction program, there are a few major changes.
  • a soft skills pilot program and thanks to you all we were able to pass this bill session with broad
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • World Spay Day underscores the importance of accessible and affordable spay and neuter programs, which
  • at decreasing stray pet populations by increasing awareness of the importance of spay and neuter programs
  • Those substance use providers were doing diversion court or other kinds of programs in the middle of
  • Substance use treatment, especially drug court and other diversion programs, are incredibly effective
  • We absolutely need transition plans for these kinds of programs.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh I push to make this program work.
  • So what this apprenticeship program.
  • So more or less what I this program.
  • administer operationalize the programs. administer operationalize the programs.
  • or programs that apprenticeship program or programs that intend<00:09:08.560> to<00:09:08.720
Bills: HF4862, HF4598
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Since then, we've been exploring a variety of paths to establish active PACE programs in Minnesota.
  • Since then, we've been exploring a variety of paths to establish active PACE programs in Minnesota.
  • Section one of this bill programs.
  • with program integrity. with program integrity.
  • to secure the NMT program exists today. to secure the NMT program exists today.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/24/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This program has worked in our crisis.
  • of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
  • of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
  • of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
  • has to to go to an afterchool program has to to go to an afterchool program all<01:12:55.600>
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the uh assistance program.
  • had RX kids program.
  • Uh that program had RX kids program.
  • Uh we have um shelter program.
  • . programs. programs.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Feb 11th, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Academy was created in 2025 to prioritize the continued need for transportation workforce development programs
  • institutions to participate voluntarily and, based on their own decision, in the existing guardian program
  • institutions to participate voluntarily and, based on their own decision, in the existing guardian program
  • Program.
  • So right now, it's providing a long glide path to implement this so that we can work well within the
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate. Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19. The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support. In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.
HI
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  • First to testify on under the program.
  • We feel like the under this program.
  • statewide leave program. statewide leave program.
  • outreach programs? outreach programs?
  • <01:03:59.200> to federal workforce PEL grant program to federal workforce PEL grant program
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 30th, 2026 at 09:10 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need that to keep moving our programs forward that are happening now.
  • But the consistency we've had in the literacy programs has started to turn that around.
Bills: SB104, SJR3, SM3
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Rural Economic Development and Investment Program needs expansion and modernization to better meet
  • Development in rural areas ensures the program will have an impactful ROI.
  • HB4341 also includes a grant program to assist these facilities in meeting these requirements.
  • With the grant program created by the bill, I'm happy to answer any questions, Mr. Chairman.
  • We're big fans of the TIRA program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 29th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4479 creates a rural workforce development program. program at the Texas Workforce Commission
  • to support measurable programs advancing college and career readiness, skill development, and work experience
  • Program to help rural communities better align education, training, and workforce needs.
  • , and realign workforce programs to meet urgent demands.
  • Many federal workforce programs will allow for more streamlined access to funding and services.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senators, this day program in Senators, this day program in Sinclair County is a collaborative effort
  • into the program to be able to opt into the teacher retirement program, with the day program paying the
  • The day program itself decided... correct?
  • That's all borne by the day program.
  • day program itself.
Bills: SB248, SB242, HB44, SB266, HB44
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 19th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so program after program, whether it's STEM program. programs in high school or computer programs
  • , women infants and children program, which is the WIC program, behavioral health. early childhood intervention
  • So Medicaid is a joint federal and state health care program and long term services and support program
  • , so they can get services from both programs.
  • The, the program.