Video & Transcript Research : 'HHS'
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/04/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- sitting here who sit on the committee basically which is designated to do just this, talking about HHS
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN, CPN DEFER, CPN-JDC, HHS-CPN, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-17-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Human Services Committee, we will move the first three measures to the end of the calendar and allow HHS
- Thank you very much for HHS. Um, we have a one-minute time rule.
- Thank you very much for HHS. Um we >> Okay. Thank you very much for HHS.
- Okay, we're back for this 9:45 a.m. joint committee hearing between the HHS and CPN committees.
- joint committee hearing between the HHS joint committee hearing between the HHS and<01:33:41.840
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 888, which would bar operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user consents or police obtain a warrant. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments and Judiciary submitted written support. Several individuals also submitted written support. The committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the Office of Consumer Protection may enforce violations and adopting Judiciary’s recommended changes, while also deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among members present, with one senator excused.
The committee then took up SB 2777 on insurance disclosures. The bill would require authorized insurers to disclose claim-handling data to consumers, including claims open at the start of a period, closed with payment, closed without payment, and open at the end of the period. The committee described amendments to clarify the bill, remove a requirement for the DCCA insurance division to handle publication, and defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. The measure was passed with amendments and the recommendation was adopted, with one member voting no and another excused.
In a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Judiciary hearing on SP2738 relating to tax haven abuse, the Department of Taxation offered comments and the Tax Foundation testified in opposition, arguing the state should rely on IRS audits and existing worldwide reporting rules rather than create a separate state approach. Other written testimony was noted in both support and opposition. The committees recommended passage with amendments adopting Taxation’s technical changes and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted, with one senator noting reservations.
The joint hearing then moved to health-related bills, including SB 2690 on primary care spending, SB 3103 on energy assistance, SB 3137 on Department of Health authority over food, drugs, and cosmetics, SB 3164 on child welfare service organizations, and SB 3206 on cannabinoids. SB 2690 drew strong support from physicians and advocates who said it would address primary care shortages, especially on neighbor islands, while HMSA and others warned a fixed spending percentage could raise costs and suggested a working group. SB 3164 drew support from child welfare providers and opposition from the Attorney General over indemnification language, and SB 3206 drew mixed testimony: state agencies raised federal-law and vagueness concerns, while hemp and cannabis advocates and some farmers supported the measure and urged broader legalization or amendments.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS-AEN-EIG, HHS, HHS Public Hearings 02-02-2026
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Calling the HHS, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, and Intergovernmental Affairs joint referrals 1 p.m
- You're talking about um an HHS on bill. This is a triple joint SB 2262 relating to pollution.
- Recalling the joint session calendar of HHS, AEN, and energy. Okay.
- >> and with that we are a joint for the HHS >> and with that we are a joint for the
- Okay, we're already in the HHS 110 calendar, SB 389. We had previously passed this bill.
Summary:
The joint HHS, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, and Intergovernmental Affairs hearing focused first on SB 2262, a pollution and illegal dumping measure. The Department of Health said it stood on its written testimony, and public testimony included support from CARES with suggested amendments to involve the counties in standardized response planning and to address pollution caused by individuals. Members questioned the bill’s fines, where they would go, and how the department would handle carcasses and illegal dumping enforcement. DOH said administrative fines go to the general fund, criminal fines are collected by the Attorney General, carcasses are generally buried by the landowner under existing rules, and DOH mainly regulates solid waste and coordinates with counties and other agencies when violations arise.
After discussion, the chair recommended SB 2262 be passed with substantial amendments. The proposed amendments would add DLNR to the task force, deposit all fines into a special fund to support enforcement, allow fines below $5,000 for littering and higher fines for excessive or chronic illegal dumping, and include a January 30, 2050 effective date. The committee adopted the recommendation, with members voting aye.
The hearing then moved to the HHS calendar. On SB 2087, relating to health insurance, agencies including DHS, DCCA, the Attorney General, and Labor stood on written testimony, while several advocacy and medical groups testified in support. One Medicaid recipient opposed the bill, arguing the coverage should be immediate rather than phased in over three years. Angela Melody Young supported the bill but urged amendments to prioritize people with disabilities, kupuna, and mothers. Members questioned whether the rural health transformation program could support the bill’s deductible structure; the Department of Human Services said it was unlikely CMS would allow that level of coverage, though rural funds might help in other ways. The committee then moved on to SB 2089, which would expand services eligible for Medicaid prospective payment system reimbursement, hearing support from OHA, DHS, and others, along with testimony about mental health access and training. The transcript also began SB 2106, relating to health and eating disorder prevention, with a student testifying in support and citing youth eating disorder harms, but the discussion was cut off before any action on that bill.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (11-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- This unit over the next 12 months will undergo modernization to the newer HH-60M model aircraft, replacing
- This unit over the next 12 months will undergo modernization to the newer HH-60M model aircraft, replacing
- This unit over the next 12 months will undergo modernization to the newer HH-60M model aircraft, replacing
- This unit over the next 12 months will undergo modernization to the newer HH-60M model aircraft, replacing
- This unit over the next 12 months will undergo modernization to the newer HH-60M model aircraft, replacing
Summary:
The task force met on November 4, 2025, approved the prior minutes without objection, and then heard a presentation from Amazon on its Kentucky aviation and logistics operations. Amazon described its statewide footprint, including its Boone County air hub at KCVG, its investment of more than $60 billion in Kentucky since 2010, about 20,000 jobs in the state, and its use of Amazon Air as a middle-mile network supported by third-party carriers. The company also highlighted small-business support, community relief efforts, and workforce development through Career Choice, including partnerships with Kentucky schools and aviation maintenance training.
Members asked about Amazon’s most in-demand workforce needs, future operational challenges, and whether autonomous vehicles are used on the KCVG ramp. Amazon said it would follow up on workforce-demand details, identified customer-driven innovation and culture as ongoing challenges, and said autonomous vehicles are in testing but are not part of regular KCVG operations. Amazon also emphasized sustainability efforts, including alternative aviation fuel, and said it wants to work with the legislature to expand AAF production and supply in Kentucky.
The task force then heard from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Matt Wingate on the state’s aviation economic development strategy. They said aviation and aerospace are central to Kentucky’s logistics and economic-development goals, with aerospace identified as the state’s top export and air cargo as a major strength. They discussed outreach to general aviation airports, support for local grant matching, airport funding projects, workforce and education partnerships, and efforts to market Kentucky at aviation trade shows such as Paris Air Show and MRO America. No formal votes or other actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 223 from HHS by Senator McGuire.
- House Bill 458 in the HHS Committee removed by Senator McGuire. Is there—do we have... I have 548.
- House Bill 223 from HHS by Birdso.
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/23/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you have any thoughts instead of HHS.
- the joint uh legislative uh HHS the joint uh legislative uh HHS oversight<01:22:34.800>
committee - <01:23:18.480>
oversight Legislative committee HHS Oversight Legislative Committee HHS Oversight - I met with the folks at HHS, and they were very nice.
- I met with the folks at HHS, and they were very nice.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services REVISED Apr 30th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Health and Human Services
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- I will follow up immediately with the committee with several handouts, including a letter from HHS Secretary
- Tom Price. a letter from HHS Secretary Dr.
Keywords:
virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the same has been seen with HHS and CMS and recent reports that they've released and have been releasing
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and Uh the same has been seen with HHS and Uh the same has been seen with HHS
Keywords:
fishing, licensing, jubilee, Marine life, Alabama, regulations, sex offenders, employment restrictions, first responders, public safety, juvenile offenders, local laws, registration requirements, picketing, protesting, residential protest, noise amplification, amplified sound, residential picketing, harassment
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (05/07/2025)
Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a feeling HHS committee is looking at how much to do with that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- I have a feeling HHS committee is looking at how much to do with that. Senator Howe.
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have <00:47:37.440>a <00:47:37.680>feeling <00:47:38.160>HHS - we're tracking them I have a feeling HHS we're tracking them I have a feeling HHS committee<00:47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today to strongly support increasing HHS funding to raise direct attendant wages to match those
- Increasing the rate for autism services and HSCs, HSS, HHS LAR exceptional item 24.
- I strongly support increasing HHS funding to raise direct attendant wages to match...
- We support funding for Medicaid CHIP operations and the modernization of HHS. S.C.'
- to both public and private resources. ...benefits and community resources, but the base budget for HHS
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I move that my floor amendment to the HHS Committee amendment be adopted.
- Chairman, I move that the HHS Committee amendment as amended be adopted. Any discussion? No.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a proclamation sponsored by Representative Tony Rivero supporting stronger Arizona-Taiwan relations. Rivero introduced guests from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles and said a bipartisan Arizona-Taiwan caucus would be created, noting plans for a Taiwan consulate in Phoenix. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars.
On the first calendar, the House advanced SB 1004, SB 1012, SB 1040, SB 1049, SB 1168, and SB 1326, while retaining SB 1538. SB 1004 received a Judiciary amendment described as helping law enforcement track homeless sex offenders. SB 1049 drew criticism from Representative Gutierrez, who said it would harm spouses seeking maintenance after divorce. SB 1168 received and adopted Appropriations amendments, and SB 1021 on the second calendar was amended and advanced despite concerns from Representative Liguori about legislative involvement in criminal matters. Other bills debated included SB 1052 on mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, SB 1172 on re-credentialing timelines, SB 1188 on aligning controlled substance schedules with federal law, SB 1212, SB 1346 on claims notification and fraud prevention, SB 1452, and SB 1494 on preventing patient-brokering fraud; several drew opposition over cost, necessity, or policy concerns, but all were advanced.
After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and took final votes. SB 1164, SB 1174, SB 1189, and SB 1754 passed unanimously or nearly unanimously. SB 1413, concerning restitution and a moving-violation-related offense, failed after Representative Cullin warned it could impose uncapped restitution in multi-car collisions; the final vote was 2 ayes and 48 nays. The House then reconsidered that action on motion of Representative Martinez, restoring SB 1413 to third reading, and adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, the work went on in the background and then we had new language and it has been heard in HHS.
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in new language and it has been heard in new language and it has been heard in HHS - HHS. HHS.
- You know, I don't serve on HHS anymore, so I'm just wondering if Miss Stangle could just elaborate a
- and that's uh transparency and I HHS and that's uh transparency and I know<02:00:03.760>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There is still time to convince CMS and HHS and the Trump administration to turn back, to not proceed
- There is still time to convince CMS and HHS and the Trump administration to turn back, to not proceed
- In May 2025, an HHS audit of Minnesota's federal child care program found repeated failures to verify
- In May 2025, an HHS audit of Minnesota's federal child care program found repeated failures to verify
- In May 2025, an HHS audit of Minnesota's federal child care program found repeated failures to verify
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/22/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're not authorizing anything by this bill, but we're saying with this bill the HHS TCP has been
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TCP we're saying with this bill the HHS TCP we're saying with this bill the - HHS TCP has<04:02:13.159>
been <04:02:13.319>able <04:02:13.520>to <04:02:13.960 - <04:02:27.080>
has year uh in the last decade the HHS has year uh in the last decade the HHS - But if it becomes a total cash grab, the Department of HHS can come in and say, "Let's put it back."
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Are you participating in it, or was it just HHS?
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as <00:45:11.960>a <00:45:12.119>result was it just HHS - so I think as a result was it just HHS so I think as a result of<00:45:12.599>
the <00:45:12.720 - It's good to be back in Senate HHS. I'm Bob Dunn.
- lot of different types of<01:25:03.920>
contracts <01:25:04.400>that <01:25:04.560>HHS
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/01/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, froze access to and funding for certain child care and
- Finally, last month, on May 12, HHS announced changes, or a final rule, for the CCDF program.
- Department of Health and Human Services or HHS froze access to and funding for certain.
- HHS froze access to and funding for certain child care and family assistance funds in five different
Summary:
The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education.
The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0.
Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval.
The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Nurse Licensure Compact discussion 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- pyramid's been flipped and I'm just concerned about some of the guidelines coming out right now with HHS
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right <00:04:38.479>now <00:04:38.800>with <00:04:39.440>HHS - guidelines coming out right now with HHS guidelines coming out right now with HHS and<00:04:40.400
Summary:
The committee took up House File 1925, which would have Minnesota join the nurse licensure compact. Rep. Schumacher described the bill as a way to improve workforce flexibility, telehealth, care coordination, and border-community access, while maintaining safeguards such as the same licensure exam and federal background checks. He also said the compact could help retain Minnesota-trained nurses who currently leave for neighboring compact states. Several members questioned whether the compact would weaken Minnesota’s standards or actually solve staffing problems, and some raised concerns about outside states’ differing practice rules and continuing education requirements. Supporters, including a nurse leader, a travel nurse, a business group representative, and a hospital nursing leader, testified that the compact would ease staffing shortages, speed hiring, support telehealth, and reduce administrative burdens. Opponents, including nurses and union representatives, argued it could lower standards, not address root causes like unsafe staffing and turnover, and could create risks for patients seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care.
The committee also considered two related amendments tied to rural health transformation recommendations. The A1 amendment would have required two hours of continuing education on nutrition for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; members criticized it as government overreach, unrelated to many specialties, and an attempt to chase uncertain federal funding. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The A2 amendment would have reinstated the presidential fitness test in schools and allowed parents to opt out; it also failed. A3, which updated the compact bill’s effective date language from 2025 to 2026, was adopted. Members noted the bill also contained an appropriation and might need referral to other committees if it advanced. The committee then began hearing public testimony on HF 1925, with witnesses split between support and opposition.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (10/07/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been privileged to work with stakeholders like New Futures, Partners for Recovery Residences, HHS
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Recovery <00:40:30.880>Residences, <00:40:31.599>HHS - c><00:40:32.400>
on <00:40:33.119>on <00:40:33.200>on for Recovery Residences, HHS - on on on for Recovery Residences, HHS on on on fixing<00:40:34.320>
the <00:40:34.560>language