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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 3rd, 2025
Senate Health & Public Affairs
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- They're not in every region, and they're not available for every community.
- Get their continuity of operations working.
- back and amend their regional plans.
- Regions that might not need it at that time but later on.
- That is coming up; they don't have security.
NH
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- </c><00:26:46.000><c> about</c> Department of Employment Security about Department of Employment Security
- </c> other states, particularly the regional other states, particularly the regional competitors<00:34
- </c><00:36:32.960><c> this</c> president of that of the center this president of that of the center this
- Um so I I'm hoping I'm hoping a centers.
- give them the ability to move, but I'm not there. other operators other operators >> well<01:44
AR
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- This is to pay salaries and operational expenses for the division, including the operations at the state
- This pays salaries and operational expenses for the division, including the operations at the state hospital
- You're operating all over the state, aren't you? Yes, ma'am. We are operating all over the state.
- So the... ...senior centers.
- the operations program.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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- centers?
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
- We operate out of Quincy.
- My work is at a mental health center.
- They struggle when we're not financially secure.
Summary:
The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations.
A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry.
The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.
NM
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- That reflects our actual operating needs, not growth.
- We've been operating with a negative cash balance going into elections.
- Technically, we're a 68 fully funded FTE, but we're operating at 60.
- P-code and for election security and the elections program.
- Sunilay Stewart, Deputy Commissioner of Operations.
Summary:
The committee heard budget presentations from the Secretary of State, the State Land Office, the Attorney General, and the State Auditor. The Secretary of State said its requested general fund budget of $15.88 million was intended to maintain baseline operations, replace lost federal cyber and election support, and address a 12% vacancy rate. Officials warned that the House recommendation still left major gaps for election security, tabulator replacement, campaign finance system upgrades, overseas and military ballot services, ballot tracking, and a new tax lien filing system. Senators pressed about the election fund, county burdens, and the risk of underfunding election administration; the office said the House had provided $15 million for the election fund for the primary and another $15 million for the general election, but not enough for operations or all capital needs.
The State Land Office said it was satisfied with the House budget action and had no additional request. Staff described the office’s record revenues, low vacancy rate, clean audits, and proposed new positions tied to forestry, economic development, petroleum, geothermal, and royalty compliance work. Senators asked about long-term revenue trends, forest thinning and biomass opportunities, and bookkeeping around the land maintenance fund; the office said the new positions were intended to generate revenue and support land management, including fire mitigation.
The Attorney General’s office presented a budget built around a 0% general fund increase, greater use of the Consumer Settlement Fund, and $4.5 million in special/extraordinary litigation funding. The AG emphasized active litigation and investigations involving consumer fraud, Medicaid fraud, federal funding cuts, Meta and other technology platforms, AI and child safety, gaming compacts, tobacco, and possible litigation over abandoned uranium mine cleanup. Senators asked about scam enforcement, the structure of settlement funds, and whether the office could take on uranium-related litigation; the AG said the office could prepare a litigation budget but warned such efforts would require sustained funding. The State Auditor said the House budget added only modest increases while the office faced about a 40% vacancy rate, difficulty recruiting auditors, and a shrinking pool of public accounting firms, creating risks for constitutional audit responsibilities.
TX
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- I've talked to some representatives from those data center operators and they recognize the importance
- Now they have about 50 data centers. I have about 50 data centers.
- We're Region 16 where I am.
- If there's a data center in the proverbial white areas and they're operating under rule of capture, Water
- , data centers for example.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This includes efforts to expand new markets for American liquefied by Natural Gas, or LNG, in securing
- I also see right peeking behind you there center rounds is the governor of South Dakota.
- Currently President and General Counsel for the Center for Equal Opportunity and led the Civil Rights
- America's agricultural trade deficit is not impacting just one region, one political constituency, or
- Our former governor is now at the Department of Homeland Security and looking to work with her team at
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
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- </c><00:14:02.840><c> for</c> contracts with detention centers for contracts with detention centers for
- </c><00:50:03.000><c> cost</c> districts with the same regional cost districts with the same regional
- </c> compensation can be impacted by regional compensation can be impacted by regional cost<01:15:29.520
- </c> different costs in different regions. different costs in different regions.
- ><c> regional</c> The regional cost adjustment adjusts all of those model components by 33% higher.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 13th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- This inconsistency creates confusion and may allow operators to avoid appropriate licensing requirements
- Driving under the influence on the road and operating a vessel under the influence on the water both
- Driving under the influence on the road and operating a vessel under the influence on the water, both
- , not just for the Inland Empire, This effort directly advances the Inland Empire Caucus goal of securing
- This bill also strengthens ballot security by making it a felony to unlawfully remove voted ballots from
MN
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- It offers a secure, ad-free learning environment free from misinformation and harmful content, and supports
- </c><00:08:54.000><c> free</c> secure ad-free learning environment free secure ad-free learning environment
- ,</c><00:31:20.000><c> our</c> professional in the media center, our professional in the media center
- And so, as a result of that, the need for more efficient cafeteria operations has arisen.
- </c> infrastructure can lead to operational infrastructure can lead to operational savings<00:46:07.040
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- That is administered here in Florida by regional county or local public housing authorities.
- That is administered here in Florida by regional county or local public housing authorities.
- impact, and employment is one of those uses of regional impact, but also the Live Local Contribution
- I think as a local government, that also has to think about our full budget for the entire operation.
- But if you're not familiar, in a few years we will be operating in a deficit in the state of Florida,
Summary:
The committee met to hear a panel on workforce and attainable housing, with presentations from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Wendover Housing Partners, the City of Tallahassee, and Escambia County. Speakers described how state and local tools such as SHIP, the Live Local Act, land trusts, accessory dwelling units, infill development, and public-private partnerships are being used to expand housing supply and preserve long-term affordability. Several panelists emphasized that housing demand is rising across income levels, that workforce households often need subsidy to buy or rent, and that housing location, transportation access, and proximity to jobs and services are critical. They also highlighted challenges including rising construction costs, limited land, insurance, NIMBY opposition, and the need for more flexible financing tools and employer participation.
Members asked about area median income thresholds, whether current programs are reaching the households most in need, and what additional tools might help. Florida Housing said its traditional rental programs generally serve households at or below 60% AMI, while need is increasingly reaching up to 80% AMI statewide and higher in some regions; staff also provided examples of AMI levels by county. Other discussion focused on the impact of local government opt-outs, tax abatements, corporate ownership of single-family homes, insurance costs, Fortified construction standards, and whether bonuses or other income calculations can unintentionally disqualify applicants. Panelists urged more political will, more local flexibility, and additional incentives for employers and landowners to support housing near jobs.
The committee also used an anonymous interactive polling exercise, and members identified partnerships, SHIP funding, local government action, cost, and insurance as key issues. In closing, the chair said the committee would continue a member-driven process and likely hold a workshop on housing-related topics. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session adjourned after the discussion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 6th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- We will be operating as a subcommittee. I want to go over a few ground rules.
- It is a food security issue. Yet today, farmers are facing unprecedented financial pressure.
- In some regions, regulatory compliance costs alone have increased more than 1,300 percent since 2006,
- Rocky Fernandez with the Center for Sustainable Energy in support. Thank you.
- Joanne Bettencourt, on behalf of SIFMA, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
CA
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- of this emergency stabilization center, and that the stabilization center would be a temporary and alternative
- Anthony Fry, The Ranch Recovery Centers, Desert Hot Springs, we support.
- Sandra Poole on behalf of Western Center on Law and Poverty in support.
- Concerns about data security and competitive harm.
- Nearly 45% of our hospitals operate at a deficit.
CA
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- Obviously, the federal government will retain a preeminent jurisdiction over operations and security
- Manuel Pasar Regine with the California Urban Policy Center in strong support.
- Manuel Pazaregan, with the California Urban Policy Center, in strong support.
- Andrew Lassen, with the California Youth Defense Center, also in support.
- We're going to ensure that people are operating their firearms safely.
WA
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- But agricultural operations, we all like in this committee, like to eat.
- Okay, my name is Steve Bogner, VP of Flight Operations for Fortive Corporation.
- The airplane is essential to our operations.
- I'm a regional director for the National Business Aviation Association.
- for the operational impacts of policy in Washington State.
Keywords:
luxury aircraft tax, tax reduction, economic impact, business aviation, state revenue, HB2410, commercial truck safety, commercial vehicle safety, trucking industry, truck driver training, driver education, highway safety, traffic safety commission, Washington State, commercial motor vehicles, vehicle registration fee, IRP fee, state patrol highway account, safety enforcement fee, public-private partnership
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Sep 23rd, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
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- And they'll be secured and locked up for us.
- And they'll be secured and locked up for us.
- The Metropolitan Detention Center opened in 2003.
- Entry center that you'll be listening to.
- The Reentry Center, as it stands now, is not a drop-in center. So folks.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 40 Morning Session Apr 14th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Her teaching and professional work are centered on reducing health disparities and enhancing patient
- They’re far from their families, operating in a volatile and dangerous environment to ensure our security
- Let's invest in a better, stronger Oklahoma across each region.
- Let's invest in a better, stronger Oklahoma across each region.
- And third, this bill creates an unelected power center.
Summary:
The House convened, took a roll call, and heard the daily prayer and Pledge of Allegiance before several special presentations. Members recognized recipients of the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy, the Fort Gibson High School wrestling team, the Doctor of the Day Dr. Jason Lees, the Nurse of the Day Teddy Cole, and the 32nd Annual Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy group. The chamber then stood at ease while awaiting the Senate and later convened a joint session with the Senate to honor the Oklahoma National Guard.
In the joint session, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell presided over Oklahoma National Guard Appreciation Day. Chaplain Josh Byrd delivered the invocation, Major General Thomas Mancino and Representative Hildebrandt spoke in praise of the Guard’s service and history, and Lieutenant Colonel Neil Harvey read the proclamation. Speakers highlighted the Guard’s deployments, disaster response, and the commemorative arch and museum projects. The joint session was then dissolved.
Back in the House, members considered Senate Bill 2060, the Build Act, which would authorize master development districts and alternative infrastructure financing for residential and other developments. Supporters said it would help finance roads, water, sewer, and other infrastructure without creating public debt, while opponents argued it created an unelected quasi-government entity with strong lien powers, limited local control, and similarities to State Question 833, which voters had rejected. After debate, the House passed SB 2060 by a vote of 54-40.
The House also adopted and passed several committee reports and bills with emergency clauses: House Bill 4042, appropriating funds to the Department of Commerce for census-related technology and staffing, passed 90-6 with the emergency approved; House Bill 4037, increasing the Ethics Commission revolving fund cap as its oversight duties expand, passed 91-0 with the emergency approved; and House Bill 4043, appropriating resources to Oklahoma Task Force One and the Department of Emergency Management, passed 93-3 with the emergency approved. The House then recessed until 12:30 p.m.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, what role should nuclear energy play in Texas's energy security?
- It is a commercial operating construction and operating permit. Um, 55 years, three years.
- We do not operate with federal dollars.
- Technologies, gigawatts, and data centers. The demand for nuclear has now caused...
- There are scenarios in there that have every region of the state of Texas.
Keywords:
utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Mar 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So there is a joint flood operation center here in Sacramento where federal experts and state experts
- And that is feeding into the flood... ...operation center, the river forecasting center, and we've made
- being in operation.
- in the region.
- , it was a dual-diagnosis patient's center and the Sonoma Development Center.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- That's how she was flagged by the Department of Homeland Security.
- We have a center for, actually, it's a center for generous listening, where we try to train both faculty
- The Arab Council on Regional Integration has opposed BDS.
- Quick visual: this is our office at the command center.
- This was an Israeli operation. Nothing happened.
Summary:
The meeting began with roll call, approval of the May 5 minutes, and opening remarks thanking commissioners and the public for their attendance. The commission then heard testimony from former Ambassador Alan Solomont, who argued that antisemitism is rising in multiple forms, including white nationalist antisemitism and antisemitism tied to anti-Israel rhetoric after October 7. He said campus antisemitism should be addressed with nuance, distinguishing protected political speech from conduct that targets Jewish students, and warned against weaponizing antisemitism to attack higher education, civil liberties, or federal research funding. He urged the commission to use multiple definitions and frameworks, including IHRA, Nexus, and the Jerusalem Declaration, and to focus on campus-specific solutions, civic education, and civil discourse. Commissioners asked him about Tufts’ antisemitism training, the role of the federal government, the use of the IHRA definition, and how to improve civic education; he emphasized local campus responses, broader civics instruction, and protecting democracy and due process.
The second major witness was Professor David Weber of Boston University, who testified on the BDS movement and anti-BDS laws. He described BDS as a campaign targeting Israeli businesses, universities, and institutions, and argued it functions as a propagandistic and discriminatory effort that fuels antisemitism and chills dialogue on campuses and in public life. He cited examples such as SodaStream, Ben & Jerry’s, and Brown University, and said anti-BDS laws in 37 states have been effective and constitutional because they regulate government economic activity rather than suppress speech. Weber urged Massachusetts to adopt an anti-BDS statute or executive order, saying the state’s large Jewish population and economic ties to Israel make the issue especially important. Commissioners questioned him about which states have such laws, the impact on dialogue and campus culture, possible legal frameworks, and whether BDS is really aimed at the Israeli government or at individuals and institutions; he maintained that BDS targets people and entities connected to Israel and that anti-BDS measures can help draw a line against illiberal conduct.