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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 04/17/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- image time, location, and vehicle, the image evidence,<01:25:36.840>
the <01:25:36.920>statement - that it has been evidence, the statement that it has been reviewed<01:25:38.440>
by <01:25:38.560 - Sigurson, what are the report dates or statement dates between today and August 12th?
- what are the report dates or statement what are the report dates or statement dates dates dates
- And then what would be the next report and statement date due after August 12th?
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- >> I don't know. >> I would disagree with your first statement that, um, the RUF decision, $7,356, is
- I don't know. >> I would disagree with your first statement that, um, the RUF decision, $7,356, is a
- And I think that I'm very pleased to see... >> I would disagree with your first statement that, um, the
- And I think that I'm very pleased to see... >> I would disagree with your first statement that, um, the
- But here we are in executive session making statements in response to a motion to kill it.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (12-8-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, do you have like an initial statement on anything? You just want us to just go with questions?
- Just got a brief statement.
- But uh I'll make more of a statement But uh I'll make more of a statement than<00:37:36.880>
- Um, but it doesn't have an explicit statement that DOC shall review those records.
- that DOC shall review those statement that DOC shall review those records.<01:22:04.560>
But <
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review.
The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses.
Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I will correct your statement.
- So, I'm not sure that that's a true statement. I was there. I put it in the bill.
- It was >> I will correct your statement.
- I put it in statement. it. I was there. I put it in the<00:30:50.480>
bill. - Chair, may I just um make a short follow-up to that statement.
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms.
The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested.
The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's an accurate statement. Absolutely.
- Is that a fair statement? And you knew what to do. Thank you for that. Senator Menendez.
- Is that kind of a general statement?
- Thank you for the opportunity to make this statement.
- Is that a fair statement? John Nielsen-Gammon. So I don't need no, appreciate it. Yes.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that a fair statement or not? Putting you on the spot.
- <01:57:04.159>
or <01:57:04.639>not would that be a fair statement or not would that - be a fair statement or not putting<01:57:05.320>
you <01:57:05.480>on <01:57:05.599> - I'll make more of a statement and tell you what our problem is, and let's look at page 179, right, which
- I'll make more of a statement and tell you what our problem is, and let's look at page 179, right, which
Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Insurance Commissioner DJ Bettencourt on the New Hampshire Insurance Department budget. He said the department is self-funded through assessments on insurers based on New Hampshire premium volume, with about $8 billion in premiums written in the state and a department budget of roughly $15.5 million. He explained that the department has 88 authorized positions, eight vacancies, and that three full-time positions were unfunded after the governor’s requested 4% reduction exercise. He also said the department is trying to balance staffing needs with not overburdening carriers during a hard insurance market.
A major topic was the department’s $2.6 million rebate to industry from the prior fiscal year, which Bettencourt described as a credit against the next assessment rather than a direct cash payment. Members questioned why that credit was not reflected as a reduction in the upcoming budget, and Bettencourt and staff explained that the budget assumes full staffing and full spending, with any year-end surplus returned to insurers. The commissioner said the department had added staff in recent years for succession planning and to preserve institutional expertise, and that the rebate reflects careful budgeting rather than excess spending.
Members also asked about staffing changes by division, including positions unfunded in fraud, property and casualty examinations, life and health examinations, and tax. Bettencourt said fraud investigations remain strong and that the department can use outside contractors for examinations, with those costs billed to the company being examined. He also described the department’s examination process, including periodic financial exams and targeted market conduct reviews triggered by consumer complaints or trends. Additional questions covered OIT transfers, the department’s oversight of fully insured health coverage, the insurance premium tax and fines going to the general fund, and the department’s limited role in auto repair reimbursement disputes, where he said complaints have recently declined.
NH
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- Um, I'll just read the mission statement and then we'll, uh, talk about what our agenda is for today,
- The mission statement is the following: at the direction of the chairman of the Election Law Committee
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to <00:03:45.000>this One of the things that we're considering in the mission statement - <00:05:28.319>
is <00:05:29.120>uh <00:05:29.319>legal in the mission statement - is uh legal in the mission statement is uh legal precedence<00:05:30.520>
and <00:05:30.680>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And don't mistake the statements or the reason for this as being that we want to automatically put some
- And and don't mistake um the statements<01:33:17.040>
or <01:33:17.120>or <01:33:17.440> - or or the reason for this as statements or or the reason for this as being<01:33:18.480>
that - I do want to make a couple statements based on some stuff that was said earlier about St.
- I do want to make a couple statements based on some stuff that was said earlier about St.
NH
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affirming strong unequivocal statement affirming strong unequivocal statement - If I may finish that statement, Mr.
- If I may finish that statement, Mr.
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of conduct as outlined in its statement of conduct as outlined in its statement - Believe me, I wish that was true, but again, the evidence does not support that statement.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play.
The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173.
The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor Jun 1st, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll assign that floor statement to Assembly Member Torres-Fossett. Thank you.
Keywords:
brew pub, alcoholic beverages, liquor store, licensure, regulation, Department of Taxation, fertility preservation, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, oncology, reproductive medicine, infertility, cancer treatment, egg freezing, embryo freezing, oocyte cryopreservation, sperm banking, assisted reproductive technology, health insurance mandate, Medicaid
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2026-03-24
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I would see this amendment as an unrealistic, unreasonable advocacy of just making a statement and
- So, I would see this amendment as an unrealistic, unreasonable advocacy of just making a statement and
- So, I would see this amendment as an unrealistic, unreasonable advocacy of just making a statement and
- uh advocacy of just making a statement uh advocacy of just making a statement and<00:47:30.240><
- I am here to say that everyone has value, and there is no compromise to that statement.
Keywords:
SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
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- Exact statements that the federal government required us to stop doing data matching and to continue
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government statements that the federal government statements that the federal government - So, we need to be more accurate with the statement.
- <01:03:01.680>
This <01:03:01.880>is accurate with the statement. - This is accurate with the statement.
Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/17/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Sure, you all just got your property tax statements in the mail the last day or two. 22% they went up
- Because they're personal property, they do not get a truth in taxation statement from the town.
- in the mail the last day or statements in the mail the last day or two.<00:50:57.880>
22% <00: - <00:52:35.800>
from <00:52:35.920>the truth in taxation statement from the truth in - taxation statement from the town. town. town.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 19, March 4, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But to say that a conglomeration of vaccines cannot be detrimental is an inaccurate statement.
- But to say that a conglomeration of vaccines cannot be detrimental is an inaccurate statement.
- But to say that a conglomeration of vaccines cannot be detrimental is an inaccurate statement.
- .<01:56:54.159>
And <01:56:54.480>also <01:56:55.840>people, statement. - And also people, statement.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 27, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that an agreeable statement amongst your membership across the state? >> Mr.
- Is that an agreeable statement<01:20:05.920>
amongst <01:20:06.320>your <01:20:06.560>- > membership<01:20:06.960>
across statement amongst your membership across statement amongst- :41:10.719>
would <01:41:10.880>endorse <01:41:11.360>that <01:41:11.600>statement - encou I would endorse that statement encou I would endorse that statement completely<01:41:12.159
- > membership<01:20:06.960>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that a correct statement? >> Yeah. Would you say that?
- is<00:36:11.280>
that <00:36:11.599>a <00:36:11.839>correct <00:36:12.079>statement - is that a correct statement? is that a correct statement?
- So, I just wanted to say that um, not really a question, just a statement.
- statement. Thank you, Madam Chair. statement. Thank you, Madam Chair.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a statement in the fiscal note that is not correct.
- The statement says further the number of premiums paid through the K-12 funding model would be expected
- There's a statement<00:46:57.440>
in <00:46:57.680>the <00:46:57.839>fiscal <00:46 - in the fiscal note that is not statement in the fiscal note that is not correct.<00:47:00.079>
The - The statement says further the correct.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- >> In a way, except for the point that you made in your statement, I think... >> If there's an emergency
- It's not a statement. So you may tell me the same answer.
- It's not a statement. question to you. It's not a statement.
- Is that a fair statement? >> It is.
- Is that a fair statement?
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Pastor Jeremy Ward and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Woods. A quorum was established with 27 senators present, and the Senate adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber also referred Executive Message 69, appointing Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission, to the Committee on Confirmations.
The Senate received several Judiciary Committee reports. House Bills 41 and 149 and Senate Bills 230, 87, 169, 238, and 233 were reported favorably, with amendments on Senate Bills 87, 169, and 233. Those measures received second reading and were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 31, commending Mackenzie Grace Stigel, and Senate Joint Resolution 32, recognizing the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science for its national ranking; guests from the school were welcomed in the gallery.
The Rules Committee report was then adopted by a 33-0 vote, setting a special order calendar that included Senate Bill 71 on administrative rules, along with several other bills on dredging, county subdivisions, legislative matters, public corruption, rural hospital investment, minority affairs, campaign finance, and natural resources. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 71, the “sound science” bill, which would limit state agencies from adopting environmental rules more stringent than federal law and require science-based standards where federal law is absent. Senator Coleman-Madison offered an amendment to preserve stronger scientific and causal standards, arguing the bill could weaken protections in heavily burdened communities; the amendment failed on a roll call vote of 25 nays to 1 yea. Senators then continued debating the bill’s effect on ADEM’s authority, emergency rulemaking, federal standards, and environmental enforcement in Alabama.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm happy to share with my colleague who I know wasn't in Congress at the time all of the statements
- uh Congress at the time, all<00:42:08.960>
of <00:42:09.119>the <00:42:09.280>statements - made uh by uh all of the statements made uh by uh Republican<00:42:13.359>
leaders <00:42:13.760 - Amid the shock and horror just hours after the shooting, the Capitol issued a simple statement: 'We're
- We're putting out a simple statement.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/7/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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- you received, but not the broader scope of federal dollars we received because, in your earlier statement
- <01:19:43.679>
You hundred varies to this statement. - You hundred varies to this statement.
- Now, this occurs when an applicant or an employer knowingly makes a false statement or representation
- <01:22:29.120>
they statement or representation. they statement or representation. they deliberately