Video & Transcript Research : 'state programs'

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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Commerce and Small Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems across the state
  • agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems across the state
  • Because this is a bill that was passed in another state and this bill is copied and pasted off another
Bills: SB279, HB478, SB279, HB478
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-05-05

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • sized states.
  • Well, I think if you're looking at the systemically from all public programs as a state, one thing that
  • Dollars, and what programs do we have in the state that are essentially being run by unlicensed providers
  • To be able to do a better job of managing the grants and the federal programs that the state administers
  • Is there a program here?
Bills: HF3043, HF2891
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

General Government Feb 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • A comparison of our incentives to those elsewhere in our state and out of state.
  • type of state money.
  • This child has gone to their parent, who is a state employee of the state of Oklahoma and has shared
  • So at what point does this law then get in the way of a state employee who may be using their state employee
  • Other states have certainly gone further.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations May 8th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, Texas is a pretty amazing state.
  • It's almost all of our state revenue, plus most of the...
  • So should our state revenue dry up, we haven't really set aside 10% of it.
  • I don't know what the average is across the states.
  • So most states don't. have a nice reserve set aside.
Bills: SJR4, SJR 4
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we went back and changed it to where it just exempts the state taxes. Just the state tax.
  • it to where it just exempts the state it to where it just exempts the state taxes. taxes. taxes.
  • programs through ACDNR.
  • <00:15:03.120> It's 100,000 total for the program. It's 100,000 total for the program.
  • >> They pretty much all your coastal states have some type of program where they're trying to regenerate
Bills: HB87, HB96, HB28, HB87, HB96, HB28
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 5/5/25

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

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  • program to the tune of $1.8 million. program to the tune of $1.8 million.
  • Well, I think if you're looking at this systemically from all public programs as a state, one thing that
  • from all public programs as a a a state,<01:14:42.159> one<01:14:42.880> thing<01:14:43.440
  • <01:28:36.560> that programs uh do we have in the state that programs uh do we have in the
  • Is there a program this happening right? Is there a program here?
Bills: HF3043, HF2891
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • You're late filing the campaign report, and currently, the Secretary of State is required to send you
  • It saves state money for filing a report by Rep. L. State money for filing a report by Rep.
  • to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing and having any expenditures in elections within the state
Bills: HB310, HB363
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Feb 18, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 17

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it also would expand the LGBTQ community affirmations in the state of Hawaii.
  • , and that could open our state up to interstate litigation.
  • a lot of privacy protections so that their medical records can't just be subpoenaed in a different state
  • simply because they receive some kind of gender-affirming care like counseling in the state.
  • And as stated at the committee hearing, um, we are a state of aloha, and I don't want to see a death
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:31:45.919> program, expected spending in a state program, expected spending in a state
  • increasing spending within a state increasing spending within a state program,<00:32:16.960>
  • fraud committed against state programs. fraud committed against state programs.
  • and privatize state services outsource and privatize state services and<01:24:48.639> programs,
  • that eligible beneficiaries of state that eligible beneficiaries of state programs<01:27:24.800>
Bills: HF3676, HF3683, HF3395
Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Appropriations - Government Operations Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • ..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.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's at the state level.
  • And so the state has, and the legislature has, full It's at the state level, and so the state has, and
  • charges it with oversight of the Arizona State Land Department and the State Land Commissioner.
  • And state land... ...state land was going to sell it to solar.
  • land. and state land of it was state land and state land was going to sell it to solar to solar and
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2150, which would continue the State Land Department until July 1, 2030. Members discussed a Griffin amendment requiring quarterly updates from the commissioner, a public hearing on the department’s strategic plan in 2028, changes to conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans, and legislative findings. The hearing focused heavily on State Land Department practices, including whether it is subject to state agency statutes, the department’s internal ASAP application review process, backlog levels, appraisal and consultant use, audit findings, privileged documents in the Fondomonte matter, Proposition 207 notices, and the Coyotes land auction. Members also raised concerns about land sales, leases, special use permits, and the department’s compliance history. The amendment was adopted and HB 2150 was passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2975, which would suspend the department’s solar scoring map and require new mining and housing resource maps, with a Griffin amendment extending the mapping deadline to ten years or earlier and requiring website posting. Supporters argued the bill would restore neutrality, improve planning, and maximize trust revenue; opponents said the solar map is only a guidance tool and that removing it could reduce transparency and harm solar development. The State Land Department said it was neutral but noted the solar layer is used as guidance and that additional staff or consultant support might be needed to create the new maps. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. House Bill 2781 followed, proposing county or municipal decommissioning standards and financial assurance requirements for solar energy power plants, along with a remediation fund. A Griffin amendment narrowed local authority to decommissioning standards only and limited applicability to projects receiving permits after the effective date. The sponsor and several witnesses from Pinal County planning and zoning supported the bill, saying solar projects should be required to post real financial assurance so land can be restored if operators go bankrupt or abandon sites. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2781 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2267, which would classify certain renewable energy projects within four miles of residential property as a public nuisance, with a Heap amendment narrowing it to new utility-scale wind or solar farms and preserving existing projects. The sponsor argued the bill responds to concerns about large wind and solar projects near homes, property values, and wildlife impacts. Testimony and questioning centered on nuisance standards, property value effects, and environmental and health concerns, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 2267.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Bless them, and through each one, bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home in Jesus' name. Amen.
  • So, Miss Wilson Lober is collecting data on that and trying to create an awareness program for that.
  • They are 17 reconstructive surgeons doing great work here within the state of Oklahoma.
  • decisive and hard-fought victory over Vian with the final score of 34 to 29 to secure the 2025 2A2 state
  • The Oklahoma State Legislature extends Adair football sincere congratulations and directs this citation
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-03-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Requires federal, state, requirements.
  • This requires a state and SB 2527.
  • > from<00:25:20.120> entering prohibits a state agency from entering prohibits a state
  • principal state department. principal state department.
  • variant fishing methods in state waters. variant fishing methods in state waters.
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and took up a long list of Senate bills, mostly advancing them with either no amendments or committee amendments. Early measures included SB 888, which bars smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a warrant, and SB 2479, which allows certain defendants to seek reduced sentences based on family violence, dating violence, or child abuse history; both were adopted, with SB 2479 amended for technical and procedural changes. The committee also adopted SB 2489 on invasive species provisions in Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases, SB 2519 on Law Enforcement Standards Board deadlines, SB 2521 and SB 2527 on CDL-related exemptions and training/policies for emergency personnel, and SB 2575 on firearm-related mandatory minimum penalties, which was amended to clarify scope and set a far-future effective date. Several transportation and public safety bills were also approved. SB 2591 created a Waikiki refuse-collection pilot program; SB 2611 expanded criminal trespass rules for school premises to weekends and holidays, though one member raised concerns about use of school property as a park; SB 2665 required driver-license renewal applicants with recent citations to complete a road-safety course, later narrowed to moving violations only; SB 2667 restricted towing vehicles from far-left lanes; SB 2695 clarified crosswalk duties; SB 2697 prohibited driving on shoulders except in limited cases; and SB 2812 required driver testing on dangers posed by larger vehicles, with court-ordered timing for re-examination. Most of these measures passed unanimously or with one or more members recording no votes or reservations, but they were still adopted. The committee also advanced SB 2713 on restricting certain pesticide use near elderly care facilities, SB 2730 on warrantless arrest and detention factors for petty misdemeanors and violations, SB 2765 on condominium foreclosure rental income, SB 2795 on flag display rights in housing associations with health and safety carve-outs, SB 2797 on gift card fraud, SB 2806 on real estate listing restrictions, SB 2818 on boating and ocean recreation penalties, SB 2835 on liquor licensing and education funding, SB 2849 on public meeting notice requirements, SB 2851 on a deafness designation for vehicle registration, SB 2896 lowering the commercial driving age to 18, SB 2922 on cooperative association definitions, SB 2970 on state contracting conflicts involving relatives, SB 2972 on temporary Oahu spearing restrictions for certain fish, and SB 2973 on banning jug-line fishing. A few bills drew objections over breadth or penalties, especially the boating and fishing measures, but the committee still adopted the recommendations. SB 2751 on workers’ compensation prescription drug rules was deferred indefinitely, and the meeting ended with the chair noting upcoming joint and committee meetings for the next day.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:32:02.000> laws<00:32:02.480> in state laws in state laws in to<00:32:04.559> match
  • state without an on cycle skills test. state without an on cycle skills test.
  • collaboration with certain other state collaboration with certain other state agencies<00:45:58.000
  • physical state ID. physical state ID.
  • other states who have this license. other states who have this license.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education May 14th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • to provide for the ABLE account program, the Louisiana Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust K-12 Program
  • They're getting state dollars.
  • They're getting state dollars.
  • regulating their pre-K programs.
  • We’re state approved by BESE. And Cognia. We’re state approved by BESE.
Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor. Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably. Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Apr 28th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let them stand on their own like most other enterprises in the state of Texas.
  • These states have higher purses than we have in Texas.
  • If there's a business in the state of Texas and it's...
  • And if the state wants to step in and subsidize me, I'm happy to do that.
  • state tax collections.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, they have a program, the Transit Assistance Program, that exists today.
  • Across the state, especially in rural communities, child care programs are closing.
  • So the way that we have written the program, the idea is that the state would, through a payment portal
  • The program.
  • program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, they have a program—the transit assistance program—that exists today.
  • The structure of the program is just like the compensation support program.
  • Across the state, especially in rural communities, child care programs are closing, providers are burning
  • Across the state, especially in rural communities, child care programs are closing, providers are burning
  • She said they highly value the support of the state through the Great Start compensation program.