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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (2-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:08.120><c> to</c> readily available to patients close to readily available to patients close
- </c><00:15:48.120><c> to</c><00:15:48.319><c> home</c> be able to get treatments close to home be able
- So I'll close in saying this, sir: this program is not a handout; it is a real benefit to the people
- So I'll close in saying this, sir: this program is not a handout; it is a real benefit to the people
- If hospitals close, there will be no care locally, none, and you talk about inconvenience.
Keywords:
00:00 Introductions
02:46 Roll Call
03:35 Discussion on SB 14
46:13 Vote on SB 14
48:07 Discussion on SB 17
50:38 Vote on SB 17, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services opened with the chair welcoming several new members and outlining session rules: hearings would start and end on time, the committee would limit the number of bills heard each meeting, prioritize bills heard during the interim, and generally avoid using the consent calendar except in extreme circumstances. The committee then briefly considered administrative regulations, which were treated as approved if members had no questions.
The main item was Senate Bill 14, a measure addressing the 340B drug discount program. The chair said the bill had already passed the Senate in a prior session and had been heard in interim, so he did not present it again. He described the bill as prohibiting drug manufacturers from discriminating against 340B covered entities by refusing 340B pricing when the same drug is offered at that price in the state. He also said the committee would not debate the federal 340B program itself, but would hear testimony on the bill.
Hospital leaders and Kentucky Hospital Association representatives testified in support, arguing that 340B savings are essential to rural hospitals, oncology services, transportation support, chronic care, addiction recovery, and new service lines such as chemotherapy and hepatitis treatment. They said the program helps keep care close to home and that manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies have reduced access and cost hospitals millions. Opponents from BIO Kentucky and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions argued the bill would expand federal law beyond Congress’s intent, create administrative burdens, and not lower patient out-of-pocket costs. The chair repeatedly pressed opponents to address why Kentucky should be denied the same 340B pricing available in other states. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds (09/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- effort was to reassign but our primary effort was to reassign but if<00:39:44.560><c> there</c><00:39
- But it is a program that we're actually going to have to really closely monitor to make sure that, um
- c><01:00:29.520><c> have</c><01:00:29.680><c> to</c><01:00:29.760><c> really</c><01:00:30.000><c> closely
- </c> actually going to have to really closely actually going to have to really closely monitor<01:00:
- I said schools is our primary purchaser because that's our primary purchaser, but yeah, daycares also
Summary:
The meeting began with approval of partial minutes, with members noting that DHS/HHS material was not yet included and that the minutes would be finalized later. The committee then heard from the General Court about several dedicated funds. Testimony explained the Joint Legislative Historical Fund, which receives a $25,000 annual general fund appropriation and transfers from visitor center sales above a $50,000 threshold, and is used for portrait maintenance, chamber work, Hall of Flags upkeep, and other historical preservation needs. Members also discussed the preservation of the Civil War flags in the Hall of Flags, with the General Court stating the flags are monitored through annual high-definition photos and that no immediate stabilization project is planned. A question about Union cemeteries was raised but the witness said he had no knowledge of federal funding for them.
The committee also reviewed the visitor center revolving fund and noted that the accounting presentation is confusing because transfers are netted out so the fund ends each year at $50,000. Members suggested the narrative should clearly identify the transfer amounts and actual revenue, and staff agreed to note that in future reporting. The General Court then described its special legislative account as a stability reserve for capital and emergency needs, citing past uses such as the plaza ADA renovation, the legislative parking garage, and moving operations to One Granite Place. Members asked about interest earnings and were told the account is held in the treasury and any interest goes to the general fund unless statute directs otherwise; no additional funding was recommended at this time.
The Department of Administrative Services then presented the law enforcement memorial fund, explaining it is a long-standing leftover construction fund with a small balance that has not been needed because the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Memorial Officers Association privately funds memorial upkeep and plaques. Members discussed whether the state should transfer the remaining money to the nonprofit, but no decision was made; the department said it would research whether such a transfer is legally possible. The department also reviewed the former land conservation endowment fund, now moving to Fish and Game under House Bill 2, and explained that it primarily covers administrative costs, management fees, and investment losses for a long-term conservation program. Members asked about the fund’s large balance and the increase in expenses, and were told the fund is intended to last indefinitely and that future reporting will shift to Fish and Game.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a slide that shows that we're putting over $700 million, getting close to $800 million, for these
- There's a slide that shows that we're putting over $700 million, getting close to $800 million, for these
- There's a slide that shows that we're putting over $700 million, getting close to $800 million, for these
- 08.240><c> program,</c> rural psychiatric residency program, rural psychiatric residency program, primary
- healthc care residency program, primary healthc care residency program, and<00:53:10.880><c> I</c><00
Bills:
HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 29 (2-18-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> I was a uh one of the primary I was a uh one of the primary co-sponsors<00:16:13.600><c> on</c><
- President, co-sponsor request, with permission of the primary sponsor.
- In addition, withdrawal bill request. >> Please proceed. >> Being the primary sponsor of Senate Bill
- >> Being<00:27:52.000><c> the</c><00:27:52.159><c> primary</c><00:27:52.559><c> sponsor</c><00:
- With the permission of the primary sponsor, I'd like to be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 97.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and approved the journal from February 17, 2026. The House communicated passage of several bills and requested concurrence, and committee reports were received, including favorable reports on Senate Bills 70, 74, 80, 127, and 154. Senate Bill 191 was also reported and then recommitted to the Appropriations and Revenue Committee. Senate Bill 104 was passed over and retained its place on the calendar.
The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 47, which provides line-of-duty death benefits for search and rescue volunteers, with supporters emphasizing the dangerous emergency work these teams perform and the need to treat them like other first responders. Senate Bill 159, concerning missing and unidentified persons and aligning Kentucky with federal “Billy’s Law” database requirements, also passed unanimously after testimony about its value in helping families and law enforcement. Senate Bill 85, allowing state retirement beneficiaries to establish special needs trusts, passed unanimously as well, with members describing it as a way to provide long-term security for dependents with special needs.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 78 honoring the CSX Santa Train and Senate Resolution 76 honoring Frank Ryard and the Ryard’s Scoreboard for its long-standing role in Kentucky high school athletics. Members spoke about the scoreboard’s importance to athletes, families, and sports coverage statewide. Later, new bills and a concurrent resolution were introduced, including measures on state government, duty-related disability benefits, arrest-related deaths, detainee fatality review, carbon dioxide sequestration, and a mental health alternative response task force. The Senate received notice that Senate Bill 172 had been delivered to the Governor, then recessed for committee meetings and adjourned until February 19, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this is a straightforward clarification bill that closes an apparent loophole in an existing
- ><c> this</c><00:03:53.120><c> loophole</c> clarification and close this loophole clarification and close
- Was that before or after open enrollment closed? Thank you, Madam Chair.
- It was after open enrollment closed.
- Testifying is closed. All right, Representative Huot.
Bills:
HF3794 , HF4472 , HF4410 , HF4347 , HF4412 , HF4398 , HF4397 , HF4201 , HF4199 , HF4203 , HF3706 , HF4071 , HF4120 , HF4175 , HF4188
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- with our sister to work very closely with our sister agency<00:50:33.440><c> to</c><00:50:33.760><c>
- So this slide highlights some of the primary areas of regulation for the PUC.
- So that happens across three primary pillars.
- And in closing, all right, thank you.
- And<01:32:11.199><c> in</c><01:32:11.440><c> closing,</c> And in closing, And in closing, >> all
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/01/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So also pretty closely tied to the business community.
- And with that, I'm happy to take any questions and I'll close out there.
- All right, with that, I'm going to close the hearing on House Bill 672.
- </c> All right, with that, I'm going to close All right, with that, I'm going to close the<01:39:04.080
- Seeing none, we'll close the hearing.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Special Education Funding Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- changes, either to the funding formula or the high-cost students' numbers, could potentially help close
- So we want to, one of the goals is to close that achievement gap.
- We allocated $35 million in gap funding after the property tax for the primary credit.
- We allocated $35 million in gap funding after the property tax for the primary credit.
- But Medicaid is the primary one there.
Committee:
Joint Special Education Funding Committee
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:35:49.200><c> issue</c><00:35:49.599><c> the</c> >> So, is the the primary issue the >
- ;> So, is the the primary issue the resources<00:35:50.320><c> necessary</c><00:35:50.960><c> to</
- That closes the exact session on 580 and that will close what we're doing today.
- </c><02:26:52.319><c> That</c><02:26:52.640><c> closes</c><02:26:53.040><c> the</c><02:26:53.120><c>
- That closes the exact >> Yep. Thank you.
Committee:
House Education Funding
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Just like open pit burning and how close Just like open pit burning and how close you<00:34:56.879
- </c><02:31:50.319><c> the</c> Seeing none, I'm going to close the Seeing none, I'm going to close the
- >> Seeing none, I'm going to close the >> Seeing none, I'm going to close the public<03:17
- </c><04:11:23.279><c> problem,</c> actually did fix the primary problem, actually did fix the primary
- </c><04:29:32.560><c> the</c> Seeing none, I'm going to close the Seeing none, I'm going to close the
Committee:
House Housing
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs and Senate Committee on Natural Resources Veterans and Military Affairs May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So the report notes the local civilian authorities are the ones who have primary jurisdiction over sexual
- Is the case closed? What are the next steps? What then happens? Is the case closed?
- There was one that came very close that actually dealt with concurrent jurisdiction on federal law enclaves
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- just hoping a repentant Aggie tax-ex-tax collector senator can get there someday, but I think it’s close
- Agriculture, engineering, and medical are the three primary areas that I feel like are very important
- Hearing none, public testimony is now closed. This process and tries to get it back from it.
- Hearing none, public testimony is closed. This bill will be left pending.
Committee:
Senate Education K-16
Summary:
The Senate Committee on K-16 met with 14 bills on the agenda and announced it would recess around 9:45 to attend the floor session, then resume afterward. The committee first took up Senate Bill 2361, which would transfer governance of the University of Houston-Victoria from the University of Houston System to the Texas A&M University System and rename it Texas A&M University-Victoria. Senator Cole explained that the committee substitute added transition language for employee health benefits and ERS contributions. Supporters, including Texas A&M System officials, Victoria’s mayor, regional economic development leaders, a Formosa Plastics representative, a Victoria College trustee, and a local business owner, said the move would better align the university with regional industry needs, especially engineering, agriculture, and workforce development, while helping retain local students and support economic growth. A Texas A&M official also noted accreditation, data-system, and other transition challenges, but said the change was manageable. Because there was no quorum, the committee could not adopt the substitute, and SB 2361 was left pending subject to the call of the chair after public testimony closed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 530 from Senator Sparks, which would update Texas higher education law to match federal rules allowing institutions to use any nationally recognized accreditor rather than only a regional accreditor. Sparks said the bill was a cleanup measure responding to a 2019 federal rule change and prior concerns had been addressed over the interim. Testimony in support came from a Texas Public Policy Foundation fellow, who said the bill would give universities flexibility, preserve quality standards, and simplify credit transfer and costs for students. With no opposition and no questions, public testimony closed and SB 530 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Health - Part 1 Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Close the queue, declare the vote. Seven aye, zero nay.
- Close the queue, declare the vote. Six yea, one nay.
- Close the queue, declare the vote. Six yea, one nay.
- Close the queue, declare the vote. 7-yea, 0-nay.
- Yeah, so it's pretty close.
Summary:
The Public Health Committee heard several bills, beginning with HB 4336, which updates definitions of acute and chronic pain to align with the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act and adds certain violations as unprofessional conduct. The committee adopted a PCS as the working draft, took no questions, and passed the bill 7-0. HB 3194, which would prevent pregnancy centers from being singled out for discrimination or censorship based on pro-life principles, drew questions about oversight, medical staffing, ultrasound interpretation, and contraceptive counseling; after discussion, it passed 6-1.
The committee then passed HB 3934, described as a measure to help rural Oklahoma children get dental care through dental hygienists, with a question confirming parents could opt in or out. HB 3762, dealing with chiropractic practice and defining “serum” to cover vitamins, minerals, and nutrients while excluding blood products, was amended in committee but did not receive a motion and remained in committee. HB 1818, clarifying licensed social workers as licensed bachelor social workers and aligning Oklahoma with neighboring states, passed 6-0.
Later, HB 3538 on pharmacy benefit manager vertical integration and community pharmacy reimbursement passed 7-0 after extensive discussion about independent pharmacy closures, mail-order pharmacy issues, specialty drugs, and network access. HB 3682, the Oklahoma Clean Indoor Air Act, would prohibit smoking in most public gathering places while allowing certain exceptions and local governments to adopt stricter rules; it passed 7-0. The committee also heard HB 3793, a placeholder bill on nursing education and diploma programs intended to address workforce shortages, but no motion was made and it remained in committee. The meeting ended with a short recess for the swearing-in of a new representative-elect.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Bonin to close. I close. Thank you. Thank you. Chair withdraws committee substitute.
- I have Lujan to close.
- Close to close on the bill.
- Okay, do you close? I close. Thank you. Thank you so much members, appreciate y'all.
- How much of that burden, why is it that 181 rural hospitals have closed? closed since 2005.
Bills:
HB5141 , HB4638 , HB2264 , HB2035 , HB4813 , HB4408 , HB2684 , HB1621 , HB2300 , HB216 , HB3829 , HB4466 , HB1747 , HB2284 , HB3614 , HB2587 , HB3219 , HB3318 , HB5147 , HB4014 , HB216
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As close as they can get, is town. Government as close to the people as it can get.
- So it's a primary power supplier for data centers.
- I'm getting close. Sergeant Mike Ripple, Delaware State Police.
- It closes the gap between military and civilian systems.
- A statute of limitations may close a courtroom door, but it never closes the wounds carried by a survivor
Summary:
The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote.
Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program.
The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Veterans Affairs to temporarily close Veterans Affairs to temporarily close the<00:05:10.600><c>
- The clerk will close the roll.
- The clerk will close the roll.
- The clerk will close the roll. Oh, oh, oh, >> Oh, I can't. I just closed it. >> Mr. Speaker. Mr.
- Speaker, you had closed the roll.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Fiscal Committee (01/23/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- close eye on them, as you know.
- We took a look at open claims, closed.
- It's a primary subject of the retirement audit. That's all. >> Thank you.
- It's a primary subject of of the audit.
- We don't plan on closing any stores.
Summary:
The Fiscal Committee met on January 23, 2026, approved the December 19, 2025 minutes, and adopted the remaining items on the consent calendar after noting several withdrawals. The committee then took up Department of Safety item FIS 26007, which involved Homeland Security/FEMA grant funding for equipment and UAS-related activities. Senators asked whether any of the funding would support federal civil immigration enforcement or shared operations with federal agencies, and about privacy protections for drone data. The department said the grant is governed by federal parameters, that the state uses the remaining 20 percent after federally directed uses, and that privacy law in this area is evolving. The item was adopted on an 8-2 vote.
The committee next considered Department of Environmental Services item 26003, which had been withdrawn by the Senate. A senator said concerns about using the funds for a different project had been resolved after speaking with the commissioner, and the item was adopted without further debate. The committee then moved to Department of Health and Human Services item 260005, a request for about $700,000 in remaining ARPA-related funds for the Hampstead children’s facility project. Commissioners explained that the project had been funded in stages because the original appropriation was based on estimates and bid assumptions, and that the remaining money would cover alternates and finish the project without using general funds. Senators raised concerns about repeated requests for additional money, the adequacy of security, site-selection costs, and why the project had not been fully funded at the outset. The department said the project had been intentionally structured to proceed in phases and that required security would be provided.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget REVISED: Time changed to 2:30 p.m. for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- And you all have done that, including an increase in base funding, enabling us to align more closely
- This budget request that I'm presenting today was created in close consultation with the state regents
- These individuals are already in our workforce and our communities; in many cases, they are close to
- Two-year colleges serve as the primary gateway into higher education, particularly for first-generation
- I believe that the regional universities and the are one to be pretty close to each other.
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jan 12th, 2026
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Primary witnesses must be those accompanying the author or those who have officially registered their
- Assembly Member Stephanie, would you like to close? I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Testing & Accountability Aug 25th, 2025 at 09:08 am
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at the actual bill, it claims its primary objective is to "benefit the students of this state
- How close is the bill to being passed?
Keywords:
House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.