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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Many felt that the state should lead this process and called on state and city agencies and community
  • Many felt that the state should lead this process and called on state and city agencies and community
  • program that has been moving forward. program that has been moving forward.
  • tied our exercises to that that program. tied our exercises to that that program.
  • State facility, I'm sorry. I facility. State facility, I'm sorry.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 15th, 2025

Public Education

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  • program.
  • By fostering these positive influences... programs, out of school programs, empower students to make
  • and summer programs. to ensure that we're creating more opportunities for kids across the entire state
  • the state to provide more and better programming for kids outside of the school day.
  • There's a scholarship program program that we associate with that.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 15th, 2025

Public Education

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  • Under the Foundation School Program, the chair offers a committee substitute and recognizes Chairman
  • And we've changed that now to a grant program—simply a grant program.
  • It is not under the Foundation School Program.
  • But all of the students on free and reduced lunch would be eligible for this program.
  • The establishment of a grant program declares that our state believes no child should have to sacrifice
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 19th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

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  • There are eight states that have done pilot programs.
  • in-person assistance to individuals who need help accessing our programs.
  • , and state hospitals and state supported living centers, just to name a few. over 200 programs within
  • So Medicaid is a joint federal and state health care program and long term services and support program
  • , or CHIP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and the Temporary Assistance
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Postsecondary Education

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  • This is a priority bill for the state chamber.
  • The Department of Justice sued the state of Oklahoma.
  • So This currently is in the hands of our state regents.
  • information back to the state department of Career Tech.
  • Why are we backtracking and going to a pilot program instead?
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

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  • Well, I applaud Assistant Leader's endeavor to find more economic opportunities within the state, which
  • So the program is a part of the federal Nutrition Assistance Program.
  • The Double Up program is a triple win for the state.
  • So the program is a part of the Federal Nutrition Assistance program.
  • The double up program is a triple win for the state.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met on January 28 and heard several bills, beginning with member and staff introductions and a reminder about amendment deadlines. HB 2056 would appropriate $100,000 to the Arizona Department of Water Resources for a feasibility study of brackish groundwater desalination sites; the sponsor said Arizona should explore potential water supplies amid Colorado River concerns. A witness opposed the bill, and members debated whether brackish groundwater should be treated as a resource or a threat to aquifers. The committee approved HB 2056 on an 11-6 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then considered HB 2798, as amended, which would provide $100,000 to the University of Arizona/Arizona Geological Survey to compile data on materials related to nuclear energy, including thorium and other non-uranium fuels. The sponsor framed the bill as an economic development and national security effort, while opponents questioned whether Arizona has enough of the material to justify public spending. The University of Arizona supported the work as within the Geological Survey’s mission. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 11-5, with one member present and one not voting. HB 2303 would codify investment rules for the State Treasurer, requiring safety and principal preservation ahead of return and prohibiting speculative investments and insider-benefit conduct. The Treasurer’s Office said the bill reflects current policy and ethics rules already in place, and members asked about how “speculative” would be defined and whether the bill would affect other investment-related statutes. The committee passed the bill 15-0, with two members present and one not voting. HB 2344 would require the Treasurer to manage the local government investment pool and allow a third-party backup only in emergencies; the Treasurer’s Office argued this preserves a low-cost, high-liquidity service for local governments, while some members questioned whether it limited future Treasurers’ discretion. The committee passed HB 2344 12-2, with three present and one not voting. Later, the committee heard HB 2759, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans’ Services to partner with an educational institution in Yavapai County for veteran programs. A retired Navy SEAL and campus veterans coordinator described emergency housing, equipment, and professional-development needs for student veterans at Embry-Riddle, while several members supported the effort and others objected to using state funds for a private institution or a county-specific program. The bill passed 11-6, with one not voting. The committee also passed HB 2207, appropriating $300,000 for the prison Braille transcription program, after testimony that the program trains inmates in a skilled trade and has had no recidivism among released participants; it passed 17-0, with one not voting. Finally, HB 2224, as amended to reduce the appropriation from $2 million to $1 million, would fund the Double Up Food Bucks produce incentive program through SNAP. Supporters said it helps families, farmers, and local economies and can improve health outcomes, while members discussed budget constraints; the committee approved the amended bill after testimony from program advocates and farmers.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Appropriations - Government Operations Division

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  • ..laws, I'll use as an example, or to ensure that, you know, sales laws are consistent across the states
  • And the ninth, uh, restore some funding for Prairie Public Broadcasting for local programming, amount
  • This relates to the county social services program in the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • And so there is $250 million of oil taxes set aside for that program.
  • So only $232 million needs to be transferred for the county social services program in DHS.
Bills: HB1015
Summary: The Government Operations Division met to review proposed amendments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) budget, with the chair noting the bill would not be voted out that day and would likely be held until the following week for any technical corrections. Members discussed a series of amendments, generally without objection: a $1.5 million appropriation for a pro-life education committee; a $40,000–$45,000 deficiency appropriation for Uniform Laws travel costs; creation of a state deferred maintenance fund with $40 million for deferred maintenance projects; adding the state hospital project to the OMB budget with $200 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund (SIF) and $85 million from a line of credit, plus construction management oversight; $110,114 for custodial equity increases; $1 million for a retirement incentive pool; $3 million to cover a shortfall in the new and vacant FTE funding pool; and $4 million for space reconfiguration and rent/moving costs. Prairie Public Broadcasting was also discussed, with a suggestion to change the purpose from local programming to infrastructure and set the amount at $850,000, likely as one-time SIF funding. The committee also heard a heads-up about a possible $180,000 federal reimbursement issue tied to an education grant, but no action was taken on that item. The committee further discussed a broader amendment to reduce the transfer from the social services fund to the human services fund from $250 million to $232 million, based on DHS needs and available carryover funding. Members also agreed to add emergency clauses to the capital assets, deferred maintenance, and moving/space reconfiguration items. The chair indicated Brady could begin incorporating the discussed changes into a consolidated amendment, while noting there could still be additional items next week. Staff also reported the SIF balance was about $280 million positive, though some removed agency items, including airport grants, would need to be considered. The committee then reconsidered its earlier action on House Bill 1581 and restored it to its original form at $100,000 after hearing that the funding would support tribal tourism-related events tied to upcoming 2026 celebrations and the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening. A motion for do pass on the bill as originally introduced passed unanimously by roll call. Finally, the committee postponed action on another bill until later that day, directing that revised materials be distributed and that the item be taken up in the afternoon session.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • So basically in the 10ear buyback<01:59:26.960> program buyback program buyback program it<01:
  • So, did you folks look out of state? Actually, we did look at the Veil program.
  • programs, how we can modify our program programs, how we can modify our program to<02:08:48.400>
  • . program. program.
  • Was that<02:18:03.920> stated? that stated? that stated?
Summary: The committee first took up HB 2611, which would prohibit algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii’s rental market, require public education by the Attorney General, and establish fines and penalties. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, saying its language was too unclear and could expose landlords and agents to criminal and civil liability for ordinary rent-setting practices based on public information or assistance from property professionals. Members asked about antitrust standards, tacit agreement, and whether using county-published affordable-rent schedules would be unlawful; the AG said that would not be unlawful if based on public information and without collusion. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Realtors with comments, 50501 Hawaii and General Strike Hawaii, Haloha Project, 13 individuals, and one opponent. The committee then heard HB 2102, which clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remain subject to state historic preservation review and removes an exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Department of Planning and Permitting supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity and ensure review focuses on projects most likely to affect historic properties or iwi kupuna, while also urging language refinements to better define sensitive sandy-soil areas and balance preservation with housing timelines. NAP Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing it would undo progress made last session and that the current process already includes protections for inadvertent discoveries and efficiency for lower-risk areas. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported HB 2102, explaining it was responding to beneficiary complaints about late-added language in last year’s law and saying the nominally sensitive-area language should be removed because it was adopted without sufficient stakeholder input and could be harmful to iwi kupuna protections. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and several individuals also supported the bill. Committee discussion focused on how “nominally sensitive” areas are determined, whether project proponents could self-certify areas as exempt, and how high-density residential projects should be treated; SHPD said it uses survey and monitoring data to map sensitivity, that highly sensitive areas like Kīauea are not nominally sensitive, and that some high-density projects should remain exempt if they do not involve new ground disturbance. The hearing included no final vote in the portion provided, but the chair noted 48 individuals in support and continued questioning on the bill’s definitions and implementation.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 29

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • see on my left side, our state see on my left side, our state librarian,<00:24:33.120> Stacy<
  • Mahalo. state a better place state a better place that<00:50:14.480> we<00:50:14.600> present
  • Lands wait list, providing assistance Lands wait list, providing assistance for<00:50:32.360>
  • House Draft 1 relating to the state House Draft 1 relating to the state budget.<00:55:06.320> The<
  • you fund a state? you fund a state?
OK
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  • economy, or our state revenue.
  • and renames that program Next Ed.
  • Is this to mirror what's happening in other states? Is this a program with Excel and Ed?
  • Is this to mirror what's happening in other states? Is this a program with Excel and Ed?
  • It was an adaptation of an old program, and every different version along the way when that program has
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • program integrity."
  • He said Minnesota is state administered and state supervised, county administered, and one of 10 states
  • because it was part of the work they did at the state when he worked under program integrity.
  • departments, and that it has not functioned program after program.
  • program<00:30:39.320> I'm program after program after program I'm program after program after
Bills: HF1, HF98
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2026-04-09

Higher Education Finance and Policy

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  • program that was a 40 credit program. program that was a 40 credit program.
  • a program. a program.
  • programs just as one example. programs just as one example.
  • They're similar to the Ag state special funds that we receive from the state.
  • popping up all over the United States. popping up all over the United States.
Bills: HF4698, HF4608
Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

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  • No, no, they can apply for loan assistance. ...they can apply for loan assistance, you know, but they
  • an actual program in place where someone... an actual program in place where someone inputs the data
  • The debt does not become a debt of the state. There is an amendment that is... state.
  • This is based on other states that have... is based on other states that have charter schools.
  • And you said that the... for state bonds and you said that the state would assume zero liability.
OK
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  • An additional 16% was passed through to the OPRA's program.
  • That money is a direct savings to the state.
  • We want to expand that program across the state of Oklahoma to make sure that people in McAlester and
  • This program has the ultimate accountability.
  • We had our first budget meeting 45 minutes after the State of the State, and luckily the relationship
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/18/25

Education Policy

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  • <00:02:52.800> Statute<00:02:53.519> 120 State Statute 120 State Statute 120 a.40<00:02
  • site assessment program, the state Superfund program, the federal Superfund program, and the voluntary
  • site Assessment program the landfills site Assessment program the state<01:24:47.199> super<01
  • state super fund program the federal state super fund program the federal super<01:24:49.400>
  • cleanup program investigation and cleanup program I<01:24:55.679> State<01:24:56.040> all<
Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 19

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • So ordered. here today to visit the state capital. here today to visit the state capital.
  • the state to buy property. the state to buy property.
  • purchases that occur in out of state purchases that occur in this<01:02:15.920> state.
  • So maybe should this measure this state.
  • this relating to OPSD and they stated this relating to OPSD and they stated they<01:04:30.799>
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • uh silver state the Harry Reid State uh silver state award<00:33:03.919> for<00:33:04.240>
  • But as it stands now, gaming is largely a states-rights issue in the United States, and each state gets
  • Um, some states, when you want to sign up for self-exclusion, you're signing up for a state program.
  • Um, some states when you want to sign up for self-exclusion, you're signing up for a state program.
  • implementing programs. implementing programs.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Feb 19, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 18

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tracy Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State House.
  • <00:15:13.839> to<00:15:14.079> the<00:15:14.160> Hawaii<00:15:14.639> State
  • Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State House.<00:15:16.355>
  • Research consistently shows that individuals who participate in mentorship and workforce programs are
  • Research consistently shows that individuals who participate in mentorship and workforce programs are
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

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  • under the SNAP program to prevent them.
  • It doesn't program to prevent them.
  • <00:15:29.920> or much is this saving the state or much is this saving the state or >>
  • federal dollars it won't save the state federal dollars it won't save the state any<00:15:35.680
  • , the poorest areas in the state, the poorest areas in the state, it's<00:26:44.640> important