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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/10/26

Taxes

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  • the committee. My name is Nan Madden. the committee. My name is Nan Madden.
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HI
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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 20th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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  • We really appreciate the committee bringing forward this bill.
  • Thanks again to the committee. Thank you. Thanks again for the committee. Thank you.
  • SPB 7028 is reported favorably as a committee bill.
  • Is there a motion to submit SPB 7026 as a committee bill?
  • Is there any other business before the committee?
Bills: S0774, S7028, S7024, S7026
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first heard Senate Bill 774, which would extend workers’ compensation medical benefits for employment-related mental or nervous injuries to 911 public safety telecommunicators, even without a physical injury. The sponsor and several dispatchers, a clinician, and communications directors testified in support, describing repeated exposure to traumatic calls, chronic understaffing, and the need for mental health treatment and retention support. Senator DiCeglie and Chair Mayfield praised dispatchers’ work, and the bill was reported favorably by committee vote, with Senator McClain later recorded as voting yes on the bill. The committee then took up SPB 7028, a retirement bill that sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2026, leaves the 3% employee contribution unchanged, allows certain elected officers to receive a DROP payout under specified conditions, and provides a 1.5% alternative cost-of-living adjustment for eligible special risk retirees. Firefighters, police, sheriffs, and chiefs’ groups spoke in support, emphasizing recruitment and retention. The committee voted to submit the proposal as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7024 and SPB 7026, both open-government-related bills. SPB 7024 would repeal the current public records and public meeting exemption for cybersecurity information and consolidate agency-specific cybersecurity exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. SPB 7026 would repeal the current public records exemption for trade secrets held by an agency and similarly consolidate specific trade secret exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. Neither bill drew testimony or debate, and both were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • Welcome to the committee, and I do need to officially move House File 702 to be in front of the committee
  • It goes before a committee.
  • It goes before a committee.
  • Welcome to the committee.
  • Welcome to the committee.
Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702
US
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  • Bisignano's nomination, and we will notify members of a time and location later today to conduct the committee
  • The Finance Committee should not be holding this vote today.
  • He lied in meetings with bipartisan Finance Committee staff.
  • And he lied before this committee a week ago.
  • The committee stands in recess.
Summary: The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
US
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  • I believe others on the committee may have done as well.
  • Would you please share that with me and the committee?
  • I can't say that about every committee that I sit on, but this is one committee where we are united in
  • And I know that's what this committee does.
  • Thank you. and Takano, and members of the committee.
Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
US
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  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order.
  • So if you could please, for the committee, detail.
  • committees with some of the conversations we have in other committees.
  • You could submit those to the committee in writing.
  • The committee stands adjourned.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.
VA
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  • I really appreciate everyone coming out, especially committee members.
  • The committee may not have consecutive all-virtual meetings.
  • Any questions from the committee for Chandler about the policy?
  • Other than that, I'm happy to be here again on the committee.
  • One, can the committee members get that presentation?