Video & Transcript Research : 'insurance code'
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Oct 7th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I agree, I know enough about insurance that... it's not that they pay too often or too much; it's what
- they are insuring, and let's address the issues at hand.
- Malpractice insurance companies are very good about reporting malpractice insurance payments.
- And then I just provided the statutory reference for you and the administrative code.
- How long does it take a patient with commercial insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare to see a primary care
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, we've had to limit who can be in this room because of fire code.
- fight because we cannot let our brothers and sisters be marginalized, no matter what. ...race, zip code
- It means people losing the subsidies that help them afford health insurance.
- It tells all of the zip codes that are a part of whatever congressional... district it is.
- So that they can figure out where all these zip codes are to see how it affects them.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Arkansas Code requires the CFO to determine the appropriate percentage deduction between 2 and 3% and
- The first item in L2 is a Department of Commerce, Insurance Department.
- The first item in L2 is a Department of Commerce, Insurance Department.
- Department of Commerce, Insurance Department.
Summary:
The committee reviewed a large slate of appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. In Section B, members considered temporary FY27 appropriations for agencies including Health, DHS, Education, Treasury, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, Game and Fish, and others, covering items such as maternal health outreach, LIHEAP overpayment returns, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim claims, airport grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Questions focused on the DHS senior services carry-forward and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to lower balances after COVID funds were spent down. All Section B items were approved.
The committee then approved continuation requests, ARPA reallocations, and federal grant-related items in Sections B2, C1A, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3, F1A, G1, H1A, I1A, J1/J2, K1/K2/K3, L1/L2, M1/M2, N1/N2, O1A, and P1A. These included university nursing and workforce programs, environmental and recycling grants, highway safety and emergency management grants, a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive Program, restricted reserve transfers for military, agriculture, UAPB, Game and Fish, and AETN, and various cash-fund and budget classification transfers. Several members asked for more detail on the State Police highway safety grant, VOCA victim compensation funding, the NSGP nonprofit security grant, and the Office of State Technology’s E-Rate-related transfer; agency officials explained the uses and noted that some funding levels depend on federal awards and collections.
A notable discussion occurred on the Department of Commerce reallocation, which shifts 68 positions and $3 million among divisions to support an organizational realignment and avoid shortfalls. The committee also reviewed a state central services deduction request to keep the rate at 2%, a DHS overtime request for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustments request authorizing up to $1 million in temporary actions to close FY26 books without disrupting payroll or vendor payments. Most items were approved or, in some sections, simply reviewed without objection. The meeting adjourned after completing the agenda.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- veterans in their homes and reduce the risk of homelessness or housing instability by ensuring the tax code
- And furthermore, CalVet offers competitively priced casualty and fire insurance.
- And furthermore, CalVet offers competitively priced casualty and fire insurance, shielding veterans from
- California's increasingly volatile property insurance market and making owning a home more affordable
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, we have a strike-all, bar code 254525. You're recognized to explain your amendment.
- amendment, members, we have an amendment to the strike-all amendment by Representative Borrero, bar code
- It's also the acceptable risk that we as government have come to use, as well as insurance companies.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 22, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- AMENDMENT BAR CODE 197591 YOU ARE RECOGNIZED INTRODUCE THE AMENDMENT. >> Rep.
- FLORIDA AND NOW IS SOLELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF RACING OF HORSES THE BILL ADOPTS THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- I ALSO WANT TO MENTION THAT MY PROPERTY INSURANCE RATE I JUST GOT A RENEWAL AND IT WENT UP 12.34 PERCENT
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and then get the code given to you with a phone call.
- We mandate coverage insurance mandates.
- So, this would um as the insurance.
- lower the additional insurance lower the additional insurance requirement<01:56:35.640>
from< - So, again, uh requires for insurance.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 11th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- making $50,000, we would need to set aside around $17,500 for the retirement contributions, health insurance
- And as you all know, state law health insurance premiums, FICA, et cetera.
- Our payment to the state insurance plan for health insurance from all of our universities has increased
- overhead has just increased dramatically over the last decade, whether it be retirement, health insurance
- Health insurance has gone up by $4 million in the past fiscal year.
Summary:
The committee held an informational hearing on higher education funding, focusing on how Florida’s university system should be financed and whether a new funding model is needed. University system financial officers and Chancellor Ray Rodriguez discussed major cost drivers, including wages and benefits, utilities, maintenance, financial aid, research, and the effects of geography, institutional mission, and student mix. UF highlighted the cost of research and graduate programs; UCF and FAU pointed to growth, location, and cost of living; FAMU emphasized recruiting top-tier talent while relying on other revenue sources; and UNF noted the challenges of growth and long-term planning. Members also discussed the role of internal controls and audits in addressing excessive spending and questioned whether out-of-state tuition should be adjusted to help offset costs.
On revenue sources beyond state appropriations and tuition, the panel described auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. Several universities noted that some revenues are restricted to specific purposes and cannot be used for general operations. FAMU explained that a large share of its capital project funding reflected active campus construction, while UF said its component-unit revenue is largely tied to UF Health. The Chancellor emphasized that the system’s low tuition and strong state support are central to Florida’s national standing, but also noted that some auxiliary revenues are pledged to debt and must be managed carefully.
When discussing the current funding process, witnesses praised Florida’s performance-based funding model for aligning incentives with student success, transparency, and accountability. They also raised concerns about non-recurring appropriations, rising employee benefit costs, unfunded mandates, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of multi-year planning. Suggestions for improvement included more recurring funding, better coverage of mandated costs, greater flexibility in fee-setting, and possible weighting for mission, geography, and institutional type. The Chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a “version 3.0” of performance-based funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications, but any changes would require legislative action. On out-of-state tuition, most universities said they would prefer local board flexibility, while the Chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or fees could affect future state support and should be balanced carefully.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- abused and abandoned and are abusing substances and kids are living in poverty like that poor zip code
- abused and abandoned and are abusing substances and kids are living in poverty like that poor zip code
- Another example of the safety issue: in Minnesota, the malpractice insurance rate of dental therapists
- ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE, 1425 IN MINNESOTA THE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE RATE OF
- These insurance companies are not stupid. They know the risk is very low.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote.
Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine housing roadblocks, focusing on paving a new way to address affordability. Mar 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- One such area is title insurance. Some solutions have been introduced to the market.
- No disrespect to anybody but, you know, revamping our appraisal process or title insurance or a talking
- Factors driving the housing shortage, it seems to me, include outdated building codes, local land-use
- through the problem about local restrictions and how they, like exclusionary use or zoning or building codes
- You know, I could say the same thing for, you know, the mortgage insurance or the title space.
Keywords:
affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- You are leading the way. ...insurance.
- Certain offenses are incorporated into Florida's criminal punishment code to ensure sentencing reflects
- It improves the process of transferring a resident insurance license from another state to Florida.
- It also removes the filing application fee for insurance licensure.
- It also removes the filing application fee for insurance licensure for all veterans.
Summary:
The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions, including the doctor of the day and a lighthearted “Cannoli Day” introduction. The chamber then held an extended farewell celebration for Senator Joe Gruters, with numerous senators, colleagues, and family members praising his loyalty, political skill, family focus, and service in the Legislature and Republican Party. Gruters was presented with a commemorative gift recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety and immigration bill that prohibited sanctuary cities and required local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The Senate adopted a motion to spread Gruters’s remarks upon the journal and then recessed briefly.
After recess, the Senate returned to regular business and took up third-reading bills. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 354, relating to blue ribbon projects, was temporarily postponed. The chamber then considered Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1758, relating to public assistance, with Senator Gates explaining that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system discussed earlier in session.
During debate on SB 1758, Senator Berman opposed the bill, saying he could not support it in its current form because he believed the Medicaid-related provisions would create a coverage cliff after the one-year transition period and could leave people without care while increasing costs to hospitals and taxpayers. He also said SNAP error reduction should be a priority, but argued the state should focus on fixing administrative errors and fraud rather than imposing a work requirement whose costs and effects were uncertain.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Studies finding IQ loss are color-coded with the blue symbol.
- Studies finding IQ loss are color-coded with the blue symbol.
- Studies finding IQ loss are color-coded with the blue symbol.
- Studies finding IQ loss are color-coded with the blue symbol.
- Studies finding IQ loss are color-coded with the blue symbol.
Summary:
The committee took up several bills in executive session, beginning with HB 568 on subdivision regulations concerning water supply. Representative Donnelly moved ITL, arguing the bill would create costly studies, that towns already have jurisdiction over needed studies, and that the issue was not widespread. The committee voted ITL 9-7. HB 582, dealing with safety requirements for personal watercraft, was also moved ITL on the grounds that existing law already covers the issue and the bill was unnecessary after recent action on personal flotation devices. Representative Derby opposed the ITL, saying the bill was a common-sense safety measure and would restore a misdemeanor penalty, but the committee voted ITL 9-7.
The committee then retained HB 595, relative to coastal resilience zones, after members said the bill was important but needed more work and time because of its complexity. Members noted it should be revisited later, and the motion to retain passed 16-0. HB 607, funding the Hampton Beach Area Commission and making appropriations, received an ought-to-pass recommendation 15-1, with support from members who described Hampton Beach as an important economic driver and one dissenting member saying the state should not bear the full cost. The committee also adopted Amendment 2025-3 on HB 624, establishing a local river management advisory committee grant program, by a 16-0 vote; the amendment shifted funding decisions to the Department of Environmental Services based on demonstrated need and a first-come, first-served process. The bill as amended then received an ought-to-pass recommendation 16-0 and was placed on consent.
Later, the committee retained HB 629, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams, after members said the dams need attention but the bill required more work because suggested amendments had just been received. That motion passed 16-0. HB 644, concerning drones in state parks, was ITL’d because the Department of Parks and Recreation is already working through rulemaking on UAS use in remote areas, and the committee voted 16-0 for ITL. HB 657, the short notice booking act access for New Hampshire residents to state parks, was also ITL’d at the request of the prime sponsor, passing 16-0. The committee then adjourned and announced a later hearing on HB 663, which would allow the Division of Historical Resources to use a portion of Moose plate funds for administering its grant program; testimony from the sponsor and the division supported the bill as clarifying existing authority, and no final vote on HB 663 was included in the transcript excerpt.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Cryptic language, in times where it seems like coded speak, any other criminal activity? Thank you.
- Code speak, any other criminal activity, case evidence, which in that box was anything that was kind
- This is a search that will find words and code words for things that, as you read through some of these
- That's where I would just—those would just get hard-coded in.
- Insurance is going to cover them. Nobody wants them back. They're already broken.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Budget and Fiscal Review
Transcript Highlights:
- We're able to keep folks insured and healthy.
- We're able to keep folks insured and healthy.
- get their insurance.
- Share on their insurance, whether it's Blue Cross, Blue Shield, I don't care where they get their insurance
- So, to be clear, the tax is imposed on health insurance plans and not on consumers.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's actually used eight times in the state's education code.
- It's actually used eight times in the state's education code.
- It's actually used eight times in the state's education code.
- It's actually used eight times in the state's education code.
- It's actually used eight times in the state's education code.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Most recently, it was reported last week that as we peel back the layers of the 137 federal tax code
- changes that was proposed in what we called OB3, the fact that we in Massachusetts couple our tax code
- in many instances with the federal tax code, which is the right thing to do for our tax filers so that
- thing to do for our tax filers, so that there are not two sets of rules, that the impact of those tax code
- recommendations about which vaccines we're going to buy are the people who are the payers and the insurers
Summary:
The Senate considered a fiscal year 2025 close-out supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments, many of which were withdrawn, adopted, or rejected. Early debate focused heavily on funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts, with Senators O’Connor and Feeney arguing for restoring money for transportation, safety, and event readiness, citing projected ridership surges, economic benefits, and the need for Boston and the Commonwealth to invest. Senator Driscoll also won adoption of an amendment directing the MBTA to study and report on its local assessment formula, using Milton and Quincy as examples of perceived inequities in how communities are charged relative to service received.
The Senate then took up several other amendments, including measures on fire survivor support, vaccine liability, mental health and sidewalk projects, council on aging and public safety items, disaster relief, service dogs, and MBTA assessments. Senator Tarr offered amendments on driver record transparency and energy cost reporting, but those were not adopted. A major roll-call vote rejected Tarr’s amendment to restore a larger share of excess capital gains to the stabilization fund; supporters argued for stronger rainy day reserves, while the Ways and Means chair defended the bill’s use of a deficiency reserve fund and warned of revenue losses from federal tax changes. The Senate also adopted an amendment on shelter and Home Base spending transparency, requiring renewed reporting on emergency shelter and housing assistance programs.
Later, the chamber adopted Senator Edwards’ amendment creating a Massachusetts Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act to protect federal workers and service members in the event of a shutdown, including relief from eviction and foreclosure-related harms. The Senate also adopted Senator Rodrigues’s Ways and Means amendment, then approved the underlying supplemental budget as amended and ordered it to third reading. After the final roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a 39-0 vote. The Senate concluded by agreeing to adjourn and by honoring Mrs. Anne Lee in memory, with a brief communication from Senator Cyr noting a prior remote-vote error for the journal.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee - Afternoon Session Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- meet monthly to hear our investigations and to make determinations about whether a violation of the code
- Because the code of judicial conduct does not allow for a learning curve when the brand new judge takes
- And if the whole point of the code of judicial conduct and what we do is to promote confidence in the
- I will tell you that the very first rule of the code of judicial conduct is to follow the law and to
- So, one, we saved the hospitalization and insurance money.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Bush created a program authorized by Congress and the Code of Federal Regulations, which authorized the
- It could be things like sales taxes, auto insurance premium taxes. It could be gas taxes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- remove their own customer equipment, but they would, of course, need to follow any local building codes
- Natural Resources Code 91.
- Natural Resources Code 91.109 lays out a process for the Railroad Commission, the PUC, and the electric
- Section 319, theft of petroleum products, and Penal Code Section 3103, general theft related to oil
- Provision referencing the fact that these are critical assets as defined in the Natural Resources Code
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- We have information from stakeholders who say the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's GDL crash
- We didn't ask anything about insurance rates. Short answer. After the vote.
- I mean, Chairman and Senator Leach, I can't tell you for sure what insurance do, but the fact that you're
- going to see teen fatalities go down based on the data, I can only assume that insurance would remain
- No, I look at the Code of Federal Regulations. Okay, excellent.
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, traffic laws, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation