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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (02/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> school that the district's not paying school that the district's not paying for<00:07:31.520><c>
  • We can go into the weeds about why you don't pay $1.12; you pay something else because you don't pay
  • ><00:20:48.200><c> something</c><00:20:48.440><c> else</c> don't pay A1 12 you pay something else don't
  • you don't pay an equalized rate because you don't pay an equalized rate you<00:20:50.400><c> pay</c>
  • As far as, first you've got to pay the state, then you've got to pay your local school.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Department of Education’s Bureau of School Finance provided an adequacy-funding training for Division II, led by Mark Mello. He walked the committee through the adequacy formula using Albany, Allenstown, and Alton as examples, explaining average daily membership, base adequacy aid, and differential aid for free/reduced-price meals, special education, and English language learners. He also noted a recent change requiring home-education differential aid and emphasized that these aid streams are generally unrestricted district funding rather than money tied to specific students or programs. A major focus was the ongoing litigation over the adequacy base amount and the statewide education property tax, or SWEPT. Mello explained the historical basis of the current base amount, the 2008 legislative report that set the original methodology, and the later court ruling that the adequacy amount should be $7,356, which is now before the Supreme Court. He also described how SWEPT currently raises a fixed statewide amount of $363 million and how that revenue is used to offset the state’s adequacy obligation. For the example towns, Albany and Allenstown receive state adequacy grants because their SWEPT revenue is below their calculated adequacy cost, while Alton is an excess SWEPT community because its local SWEPT revenue exceeds the cost of adequate education. The discussion then turned to the pending “excess SWEPT” issue in the Supreme Court and what would happen if excess collections had to be remitted to the state. Mello said the Department is preparing a hypothetical walkthrough and explained that, if the court upholds the Superior Court ruling, DRA would likely be directed to collect excess SWEPT. Members raised concerns about whether SWEPT must be used for educational purposes and about the cash-flow burden on towns if money had to move from municipalities to the state and then back to districts. Mello and members discussed possible administrative workarounds, such as credits against other state aid distributions, and noted that the committee would continue reviewing the mechanics if the court decision comes down during budget work.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 20th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Workers are detained and unable to support their families and pay rent.
  • And if they're going to do that, they should pay for the harm that they're causing.
  • So as long as they pay, they can harm the people in custody? Is that the policy?
  • It protects good-paying middle-class jobs and the workers who depend on them.
  • Good-paying middle-class jobs and the workers who depend on them.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 8th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • They didn't pay their tax.
  • They didn't pay their tax.
  • I represented a company that ended up paying $5 billion.
  • And so they don't have to pay that tax going forward.
  • And they didn't even have to pay for it because we did all the work.
Keywords: 959, house, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 19th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • What's going on with that is over my pay grade. Representative Church. Thank you, Mr.
  • pay that was done, but the differential pay within that, the regular employee firefighter, was $3.8
  • A large portion of that was the firefighter temporary pay that was done, but the differential pay within
  • It is actually on the pay side.
  • It is actually on the pay side.
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 895, which would require data centers using water for cooling to use non-consumptive closed-loop systems or secure water from a municipality or other water user so they do not draw more from the system than can be sustained. Representative Raybould presented the bill, and Representative Mickelsen moved it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee approved that motion by voice vote. The bulk of the meeting focused on Idaho Fish and Game’s advanced hunting technology rule package, including restrictions on transmitting trail cameras, thermal optics, night vision, drones, and related technologies. Fish and Game staff and Director Jim Frederick described a lengthy public process, survey results showing broad hunter opposition to many technologies, and the commission’s effort to balance hunter opportunity, fair chase concerns, and enforceability. Several committee members objected to the rule package, arguing it conflicted with state law, changed substantially from the original proposal, and should have been handled by legislation rather than rulemaking. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to hold the docket until an odd-numbered day the following week, effectively delaying action. The committee then heard House Bill 910, which would create a statutory framework for the Department of Lands and Parks and Recreation to jointly manage recreation opportunities on endowment lands while protecting existing uses and maximizing revenue to the endowment. The bill drew questions about approval authority, existing MOUs, impacts on grazing and other current uses, and whether it would expand recreation development. Supporters said it would streamline management and generate revenue; opponents worried it would promote more recreation on endowment lands and create conflicts. The committee approved the bill on a 9-6 roll call vote. It also sent Senate Bill 1303, updating renewable energy language in a state fund statute, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 124, recognizing wildlife crossing projects, to the floor with due pass recommendations. House Bill 878, dealing with firefighter pay and fire suppression fund issues, was sent to House General Orders. Finally, the committee heard Senate Joint Memorial 111 on protecting federal public lands from disposal; after testimony and debate over public access, fragmented parcels, and federal land management, the committee had not yet reached a final disposition in the portion provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And you know, when you don't put the resources in to pay along the way to make improvements, repairs,
  • a lot to go to San Francisco where they'll pay admission fees for the same kind of experiences.
  • more, and smaller companies pay less.
  • pay less.
  • The pay has never been adequate.
Summary: The subcommittee heard budget proposals for Exposition Park, the California Science Center, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), the Debt Collection Licensing Act program, and the Board of Registered Nursing. For Exposition Park, the administration requested $96.5 million for utility replacement, site improvements, code compliance, accessibility, and safety upgrades, plus $1.698 million for operational sustainability funded from the park’s improvement fund. The LAO said the proposals had merit but noted the first item could be downscaled if needed because of the state’s budget condition. Members emphasized the park’s deferred maintenance, major upcoming events, and the need to protect a statewide asset; both Exposition Park items were held open. The Science Center requested funding to open and operate the new Air and Space Center, including staffing for the facility that will display the Space Shuttle Endeavour and expand exhibit space. The LAO supported the proposal but suggested the Legislature consider alternative funding sources such as admission fees, parking fees, or private funds. Members discussed the Science Center’s public-private funding model, the importance of keeping access affordable for disadvantaged communities, and the tradeoff between free admission and long-term operating support. The item was also held open. DFPI sought continuation of expenditure authority for the California Consumer Financial Protection Law, debt collection licensing, and broker-dealer/investment adviser workloads, and the LAO recommended limited-term funding with more cumulative reporting before permanent funding is considered. Members pressed the department on whether its workload and spending are tied to measurable outcomes rather than just activity counts, and DFPI cited complaint resolution, enforcement actions, and restitution recovered as examples of impact. The Debt Collection Licensing Act item drew similar LAO comments, but members raised stronger concerns about the financing model, the gap between projected and actual licensee counts, and whether spending levels are justified; that item was held open. The Board of Registered Nursing requested $1.4 million for eight special investigators to address rising complaints, and the board said most complaints are resolved through investigation, referral, probation, or rehabilitation rather than discipline. Members asked about complaint backlogs, viral and potentially automated complaints, bias in care, and the lack of broader inspection authority; the item was also held open.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 58 Mar 10th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And because of that, we pay them a 50-cent fee for every single license plate purchased.
  • Users have to pay that no matter what; you don't get a choice.
  • When it comes to our career technical educators, the private market pays a lot more.
  • When it comes to our career technical educators, the private market pays a lot more.
  • Federally, we are required, if a child comes to us with a special need, we have to pay that.
Keywords: 989, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Feb 18th, 2026

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The participants of this program, do they also pay tuition to participate?
  • We pay the vendor on a per-course completion model, so it's outcome-based.
  • Well, that is what, out of general revenue, we have to pay for K-12 currently.
  • It's a pay-for-performance program.
  • It's a pay for performance program.
Keywords: 959, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the problem with the base pay is we don't get all the additional pay like being a DRE, for being HGN
  • We don't get all the additional pay that other agencies do.
  • So the problem of the base pay is we don't get all the additional pay like being a DRE for being HGN
  • Unfortunately, they were not included in the pay raise.
  • says you guys get a pay raise every year or cost-of-living pay raise type of thing.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 1452, which would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on theft and fraud involving cargo and freight. The Arizona Trucking Association supported the bill, describing cargo theft as organized and rapidly increasing. The committee reported SB 1452 out with a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. Members then considered SB 1048, a $36 million appropriation for Coconino County to build a new juvenile court services facility and convert the existing juvenile detention center into a detox, sobriety, and crisis recovery center. The sponsor and supporters framed it as a juvenile services and recovery investment, while one member objected to funding one county in a tight budget year. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1092, which would prohibit early termination of lifetime probation for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children and apply the restriction retroactively. The sponsor argued it would keep child sex offenders under supervision, while opponents raised concerns about judicial discretion, retroactivity, and cases involving internet-related conduct or defendants with disabilities. After extensive testimony, the committee approved SB 1092 on a 4-3 vote. The committee next took up SB 1391, which would direct AZ POST to create a pilot law enforcement stress management and mental wellness training program, with a $950,000 appropriation and a sunset date in 2029. Supporters, including law enforcement advocates, said it would help officers manage trauma, improve retention, and support families. The bill passed unanimously. SB 1401, creating a golf tournament charity special plate and fund to support youth athletic programs in Tucson, also passed unanimously after brief supportive testimony from the Tucson Conquistadors. On SB 1314, a broad pay raise bill for probation staff, corrections, juvenile corrections, and DPS employees, supporters argued that recruitment and retention problems and vacancies justified the increases. Some members supported the concept but noted uncertainty about the cost and the broader budget picture. The bill passed 5-1. The committee then heard SB 1071, which would repeal statutory provisions relating to the Arizona Rangers. Testimony split sharply: the sponsor and some former members argued the organization lacked transparency and accountability, while current and former Rangers said the bill would undermine an important volunteer public safety auxiliary. Rather than vote, the chair held SB 1071 for further discussion and possible amendment. Finally, the committee began SB 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies to establish confidential wellness and peer support programs for employees exposed to trauma; supporters said confidentiality is needed to encourage officers to seek help, and the roll call had begun when the transcript ended.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We agree that coming up with $1,200 to pay for an unexpected expense is difficult for...
  • Maybe we don't have enough money to pay for some food this time, but we need to get that.
  • So if the maximum loan that they offered had been $12, I would not have been able to pay it back.
  • The borrower is working solely to pay off interest and fees, never the principal.
  • Do you pay the lender, or do you pay for the basics?
Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several bills. SB 5976 would revise the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act by narrowing liability for misleading email subject lines and changing damages and Consumer Protection Act claims. Business, retail, hospitality, and e-commerce witnesses supported the bill, saying recent litigation has created uncertainty and exposed routine marketing emails to excessive penalties. Consumer advocates and the Washington State Association for Justice opposed it, arguing the current law protects consumers from deceptive marketing and that the bill would weaken enforcement and class actions. SB 6111 would require age verification and parental consent for minors creating social media accounts, restrict providers’ use of minors’ data, and authorize enforcement by the Attorney General and a limited private right of action. The sponsor and several parents, medical professionals, and advocacy groups supported the bill as a response to social media harms, including addiction, depression, cyberbullying, eating disorders, and exposure to harmful content. Technology and civil liberties witnesses opposed it, warning about privacy, data security, constitutional concerns, and the difficulty of implementing reliable parental consent and age verification. The committee also heard SB 6250, which would raise the maximum small loan amount from $700 to $1,200 and index it to inflation. The sponsor and a lender representative said the change would update an outdated limit and preserve existing consumer protections. Opponents, including legal aid, poverty, housing, labor, AARP, and community advocates, argued the higher cap would increase debt burdens and fees for low-income borrowers and older adults. Staff also briefed SB 6257, which would allow illness-related tolling for trainee real estate appraiser licensing timelines, and SB 6289, which would direct Commerce to create a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; SB 6289 drew supportive testimony from Commerce, ports, economic development groups, and business interests. The committee also held confirmation hearings for several Gambling Commission and Lottery appointees, who described their backgrounds and service, but no votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Jan 26th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And those are the users that are paying the fees.
  • And so, we love to pay to play, and we love to pay.
  • I think they should pay their fair share. I think they should be insured.
  • Three times the voters said, we don't want to pay any more than $30.
  • Three times the voters said, we don't want to pay any more than $30.
Bills: SB5234, SB6110, SB6176
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Or the money to ensure that the premium you're paying doesn't have to go up because of that transfer
  • adjuster who spends several months preparing and adjusting claims for a client without any interim pay
  • adjuster who spends several months preparing and adjusting claims for a client without any interim pay
  • The bill mandates that financial institutions pay interest or dividends on the trust account, aligning
  • It provides that credit cards cannot be used to pay off deferred presentment transactions.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard several insurance and banking bills. HB 1399, relating to property insurance affiliates, would increase Office of Insurance Regulation oversight of transactions between property insurers and affiliates, require fair-and-reasonable documentation, review of dividends and asset pledges, contract termination clauses, affiliate registration, and penalties for violations. Members from both parties generally supported the goal of transparency and accountability, though some raised concerns about costs and whether the bill would actually return money to insureds. The bill was reported favorably. HB 427, on public adjuster contracts, would allow vulnerable adults or their legal representatives to rescind public adjuster contracts without penalty, reflecting the sponsor’s personal concerns about protecting elderly and otherwise vulnerable family members from predatory contracting. Public testimony included support from several industry and elder-law groups, while the public adjuster association warned the bill could unfairly target one profession and urged broader language. Members debated whether the bill should be expanded to cover other solicitations and whether legal representatives should be treated differently, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also approved HB 893, which aligns bank handling of law-firm trust accounts with Florida Supreme Court rules and supports legal aid funding, and HB 767, a transparency bill requiring insurers to provide consumers with plain-language explanations of rate increases and related factors. Members emphasized consumer education and clearer disclosures, and HB 767 passed 2-0. Later, HB 381, the Office of Financial Regulation agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it updates financial regulation provisions including cybersecurity-related requirements, money services business rules, credit union and financial institution provisions, and fee timing. HB 777, a related public-records bill protecting nonpublic personal information submitted to OFR, was also heard and moved forward without opposition.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Labor & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • So if you make $100, you pay $2.50. Thank you. Thank you. I appreciate that.
  • Collective bargaining permits workers to negotiate pay, hours, and safety directly, leading to greater
  • Washington has led the way on overtime pay. Now it's time to leave the bargaining rights.
  • I am looking for fair pay, and we are looking for the right to have equity.
  • Many work long hours without breaks, fair pay, and protections from abuse.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So if you make $100, you pay $2.50. Thank you. Thank you. I appreciate that.
  • “Washington has led the way on overtime pay. Now it’s time to leave the bargaining rights.
  • You know, I'm looking for fair pay, and we're looking for the right to have equity.
  • Many work long hours without breaks, fair pay, and protections from abuse.
  • Many work long hours without breaks, fair pay, and protections from abuse.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 6045, which would place agricultural employees under the Public Employment Relations Commission for collective bargaining, including card-check or election certification, bargaining duties, and interest arbitration. Staff explained the bill’s scope, exclusions, enforcement provisions, and fiscal note, and members asked about the domestic-violence privilege language, the fiscal impact, and implementation timing. Public testimony was sharply divided: labor and farmworker advocates said the bill would correct a historic exclusion of agricultural workers and improve wages, safety, and dignity, while growers and industry groups argued it would raise costs, create coercive card-check concerns, and risk disruptions during short harvest windows. The sponsor closed by saying the bill was a starting point and that she would continue working with stakeholders. The committee then took up Senate Bill 6188, an agency-request bill on asbestos training rules. Staff said it would remove a limit on Labor and Industries’ rulemaking authority so the agency could adopt additional training and certification requirements beyond those specifically required by federal law; the fiscal note showed no fiscal impact. The sponsor and L&I said the change would let the state strengthen worker safety around asbestos removal, while the Building Industry Association opposed it, warning about divergence from federal standards and added costs. The hearing then moved to Senate Bill 6053 on domestic workers, which would create statewide labor protections including minimum wage and overtime, written agreements, notice requirements, anti-discrimination protections, and enforcement by L&I and private actions. Testimony from domestic workers, advocates, and caregivers supported the bill as a needed extension of basic protections, while L&I noted implementation costs and technical amendments. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5852 on immigrant workers and I-9 audits. Staff described requirements for employers to notify workers within 72 hours of a federal inspection notice, provide copies of results and correction timelines, limit voluntary access to records without a warrant or subpoena, and prohibit retaliation, with enforcement by the Attorney General and private lawsuits. The Attorney General’s office and supporters said the bill would add due process and transparency and reduce fear during workplace raids, while business, hospitality, county, and small-business representatives argued it could conflict with federal law, create heavy compliance burdens, and expose employers to severe penalties and lawsuits. No votes were taken in the transcript; the committee heard testimony and closed hearings on the bills discussed.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next, if the patient is insured, then the patient pays the facility or the pharmacy in the form of a
  • is insured, the patient has been paying a premium to their insurer.
  • I think that when the program is eroded, we know that hospitals will pay more for drugs.
  • So when hospitals pay more for those drugs, who's paying for that?
  • companies, And if we are not paying more for that and insurance companies are not paying more, then
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2437, which would put the Department of Health’s authority to accredit opioid treatment programs into statute and allow the department to set a fee to cover the cost of those services. The prime sponsor and DOH said the bill would preserve a service that is especially important to tribal and rural providers and would be self-sustaining rather than supported by the general fund. Members asked about the relationship between DOH and HCA and whether the bill would duplicate existing authority; staff and the department said DOH already performs the accrediting role and the bill mainly formalizes that authority and fee-setting power. Public testimony on the bill was then closed. The committee then held an extensive work session on the federal 340B drug pricing program and later opened public testimony on House Bill 2145, which would prohibit manufacturers, distributors, and third-party logistics providers from restricting 340B drug acquisition or delivery and from requiring claims or utilization data as a condition of access. Committee staff and NCSL gave background on how 340B works, recent growth in the program, contract pharmacy issues, and state efforts in other jurisdictions. Testimony on HB 2145 was sharply divided: hospitals, community health centers, tribal representatives, contract pharmacies, and labor groups said the bill would protect safety-net providers, rural access, HIV and behavioral health services, and tribal programs from manufacturer restrictions; business groups, pharmaceutical companies, and employer coalitions argued the program has expanded beyond its original intent, lacks transparency, shifts costs to employers and taxpayers, and should be addressed through federal reform instead. No vote was taken in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2155, which would bar non-human entities from using nursing titles such as RN, APRN, or LPN or otherwise implying they are licensed nurses. The prime sponsor said the bill is intended to protect patients from being misled by AI systems and to preserve transparency and public safety as health care technology expands. The Washington State Nurses Association testified in support, saying AI can be useful but should not replace nurses or be presented as a licensed professional. A member asked about enforcement and liability, and staff said they would follow up on those details.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 May 9th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then those students came in and said, "I am helping my parents pay rent.
  • I am getting ready to pay for the rest of my life. I am paying for my car, my insurance." ...we do.
  • They're paying their employees really well, and they love being in Minnesota, but they are telling me
  • As a proud rank-and-file dues-paying union member, I know that having a union...
  • Agreements over the years that currently taxpayers are already paying.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Health Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are you ever going to actually access the health care you or your employer is paying for?
  • Are you ever going to actually access the health care you or your employer is paying for?
  • Patients pay for their health insurance, and part of what they're paying for is access to an accurate
  • Thanks to the Medi-Cal expansion, I was able to stop paying out of pocket.
  • I pay taxes. I contribute to my community. And I need access to care just like anyone else.
Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long series of health-related bills, with most measures focused on access to care, administrative simplification, and behavioral health. Early items included AB 583, allowing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates; AB 492, requiring DHCS to notify local governments when new alcohol or drug recovery facilities are licensed; and AB 280, which would tighten provider directory accuracy requirements, add enforcement benchmarks, and allow use of a centralized database. Testimony on AB 280 highlighted the harms of “ghost networks,” while insurers and some provider groups opposed the bill as written, arguing it placed too much responsibility on plans and did not fully address provider-side data problems. AB 280 passed on a roll call vote, and several other bills were placed on consent and approved. The committee also advanced AB 636, expanding Medi-Cal coverage for medically necessary diapers for children up to age 21 and lowering the age threshold for access; AB 1041, streamlining physician credentialing with a uniform form and 90-day review deadline; and AB 787, requiring health plans to help enrollees find in-network providers quickly when directories fail. Supporters of these bills emphasized family financial strain, delays in care, and the burden of administrative red tape, while opponents of AB 1041 and AB 280 raised concerns about provider participation, accuracy, and liability. All three measures were approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 4 and AB 29. AB 4 would allow income-eligible Californians to buy Covered California coverage regardless of immigration status, and AB 29 would authorize Medi-Cal reimbursement for community health workers and doulas conducting ACE screenings. Both bills drew strong support from immigrant-rights, health access, and community-based organizations, and both passed on roll call votes, with AB 4 receiving some no votes. The committee also approved AB 416, which would allow emergency physicians to place 5150 holds in certain circumstances; supporters said it would reduce delays and overcrowding in emergency departments, while Disability Rights California and others warned it could increase unnecessary involuntary hospitalization and transfers to locked facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill passed and was sent onward for further consideration.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, and then the department also pays, um, certain technology costs on behalf of districts.
  • Uh, and then the department also pays, um, certain technology costs on behalf of districts.
  • We can't just bring somebody in and pay them X amount of dollars to do that.
  • We can't just bring somebody in and pay them X amount of dollars to do that.
  • </c><00:59:33.040><c> our</c> at the same time be able to pay our at the same time be able to pay our
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the September 17 meeting, and heard a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education staff on SEEK school funding and KDE on-behalf payments. KDE explained recent SEEK changes, including the guaranteed base per-pupil amount, attendance-based calculations, second-month and January growth, the 2022 change funding kindergarten at 100% instead of 50%, and the existing add-ons for at-risk students, exceptional children, limited English learners, home/hospital instruction, and transportation. Staff also reviewed tier one funding, noting the 2024 increase from 15% to 17.5% and explaining that eligibility depends on local tax effort and property wealth. They also described Senate Bill 6 from the 2025 session as a reporting proposal to include on-behalf costs in education spending totals. KDE staff then outlined on-behalf payments made for districts, including roughly $458 million for Teachers Retirement System contributions, $942 million for health insurance, about $12 million for technology costs, and additional SFCC debt service outside KDE’s appropriation, for a total of about $1.5 billion. Members asked how a future Senate Bill 6 would affect local contributions and whether folding on-behalf payments into SEEK would shift costs among districts. KDE and Senator Gibbons clarified that the bill was intended only as a reporting mechanism and would not change local contribution or district payments; it would simply present a broader total of state education investment. The discussion also noted that Kentucky’s reported SEEK amount alone does not capture all state education spending. Members raised questions about home and hospital instruction data, saying local concerns suggest growth in some communities even if statewide numbers appear stable. KDE said the statewide figure has been relatively consistent but offered to provide district-level trend data. Co-Chair Petrie also asked about the accuracy of SEEK projections and on-behalf calculations, referencing prior concerns from the Office of Education Accountability. KDE responded that it works with the state budget director’s office in a consensus forecasting process and has been reviewing demographic and property-assessment data, including exceptional child counts, to improve forecast accuracy.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 05/06/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • While we did pay off the bonds, we did not choose to follow this path, and that's fine.
  • While we did pay off the bonds, we did not choose to follow this path, and that's fine.
  • This proposal takes a pay-as-you-go approach, as referenced by Chair Rest.
  • The state of Minnesota pays nothing to host the Vikings' games at our stadium.
  • <00:46:12.720><c> host</c><00:46:13.520><c> the</c> Minnesota pays nothing to host the Minnesota pays
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Finance (03/24/2026)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um had to pay out on a state guarantee.
  • We've never actually had to pay anything.
  • And you know, as I mentioned, the state's never had to pay.
  • The repayment state's never had to pay.
  • They pay a lower interest rate, but you don't pay taxes on them.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're able to determine who should pay attorney fees.
  • The victim pays for those experts.
  • And if you wrongfully deny it and you fail, you pay not only for your expert, but you pay for our expert
  • The victim pays for those experts.
  • And if you wrongfully deny it and you fail, you pay not only for your expert, but you pay for our expert
Bills: HB2095