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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Service (11-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I hard to imagine what they're going through, but for all of us in our community, it was a very sad
- Um</c><00:01:57.600><c> I</c><00:01:58.320><c> hard</c><00:01:58.640><c> to</c><00:01:58.799><c> imagine
- Um I hard to imagine family members.
- Um I hard to imagine what<00:01:59.520><c> they're</c><00:02:00.000><c> going</c><00:02:00.240><c> through
- </c> Uh, and just to take uh, I can't imagine Uh, and just to take uh, I can't imagine the<01:11:59.199
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services met in person, approved the October 15 minutes, and began with a moment of silence following a Louisville UPS plane explosion that was described as a local tragedy affecting many families and first responders. The main presentation was an overview of Kentucky’s Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NMT) program from the Department for Medicaid Services and the Transportation Cabinet. Witnesses explained that NMT is a federally required Medicaid benefit, administered by the Transportation Cabinet under a risk-based capitated model, with eligibility limited to Medicaid members traveling to medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services and who lack access to other transportation. They also described exclusions, including certain KCHIP, QMB, and PACE members, and outlined the brokered regional structure, call center operations, scheduling rules, vehicle and driver oversight, complaint handling, and rider surveys.
The presenters reported that NMT handled more than 3.1 million trips in state fiscal year 2024, with over 1.38 million trips already recorded in October, and said customer satisfaction surveys were high. They said the FY 2025-26 contract total is about $360.6 million, with monthly per-member capitation rates set by region through an actuarial process and approved by CMS. They emphasized that payments are tied to monthly Medicaid enrollment and that the state draws down federal funds for the exact amount paid, with no leftover balance. They also said most NMT use comes from adult day centers and rehabilitative care such as dialysis.
Members questioned the witnesses about how quality metrics and contract standards are set, whether the state had explored alternatives such as Uber Health or other integrated models, and how utilization was calculated. The witnesses said contract requirements are developed collaboratively by Medicaid Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and other agencies, and that studies of other models generally found higher costs and lower approval ratings, with additional research on a hybrid model expected by the end of the year. They clarified that one figure reflected the share of Medicaid members with registered vehicles, while another reflected actual NMT users, and they defended the capitated structure as shifting financial risk to brokers rather than the state. Representative Fleming also raised concerns about oversight, reporting, and the apparent gap between budgeted and contracted amounts, asking whether any unused funds would return to general funds; the discussion ended before a final answer was given.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (04/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would imagine too if we give this some time to work or not work that this would be back for another
- </c><00:13:38.800><c> And</c><00:13:39.040><c> I</c><00:13:39.200><c> would</c><00:13:39.360><c> imagine
- And I would imagine too if would have.
- And I would imagine too if we<00:13:40.399><c> give</c><00:13:40.560><c> this</c><00:13:40.800><c> some
- </c> for um cats and dogs, I would imagine. for um cats and dogs, I would imagine.
Summary:
The committee first took up a Senate message on HB 179, relative to hazardous waste accident fees. Members reviewed the Senate amendment, which would cap the daily non-payment penalty at no more than $1,000 per day and limit the cumulative penalty to 25% of the cost, with no additional daily penalty if the responsible party is following an agreed payment plan. Members discussed the change from the committee’s earlier version, which had allowed penalties up to 100% of the damages, and agreed the revised language was reasonable. The committee voted to concur with the Senate amendment and indicated the bill could be placed on consent.
The committee then recessed SB 302, requiring background checks for solid waste facility owners, because a late request for an additional change had not yet been fully reviewed. It next voted on SB 229, relative to the sale of uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat. Supporters said the bill would expand retail access to these meats, support New Hampshire farms, and improve food security. Members also noted the Department of Agriculture did not object, that the bill would remove a sunset and keep more workable inspection rules in place, and that the animals involved are largely from closed herds. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 229 and agreed to place it on consent.
Finally, the committee considered SB 50, establishing a committee to study the regulation of private animal boarding facilities. Members described disturbing testimony about missing, injured, or dead dogs and the lack of clear oversight, licensing, or even a reliable list of kennels in the state. They discussed possible study topics including licensing, inspection authority, standards, penalties, and protections for both pet owners and boarding operators, including disclosure of medical conditions. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 50 and also agreed to place it on consent. After the executive sessions, the committee heard a presentation from the New Hampshire Food Alliance on the state’s first food and agriculture strategic plan, introduced by director Nicole Cardwell, with participation from advisory committee members including Rep. Bixby and Commissioner Sean Jasper.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/22/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So we collaborated initially, and as you might imagine, the reason for state intervention is individual
- It says, "Imagine if you could save money on your electric bill..."
- </c><01:09:32.159><c> It</c><01:09:32.480><c> says,</c><01:09:32.719><c> "Imagine</c><01:09:33.279><c
- It says, "Imagine if you the word could.
- It says, "Imagine if you could<01:09:34.000><c> save</c><01:09:34.319><c> money</c><01:09:34.560><c>
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I can't imagine that we pay any governor enough to put up with the headache, but, uh, I'm glad to hear
- what the governor makes uh nowadays I what the governor makes uh nowadays I can't<00:15:26.959><c> imagine
- ><c> we</c><00:15:27.720><c> pay</c><00:15:28.000><c> any</c><00:15:28.240><c> Governor</c> can't imagine
- that we pay any Governor can't imagine that we pay any Governor enough enough enough put<00:15:29.600
- </c> residency program so if you can imagine residency program so if you can imagine we<00:52:34.359>
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
Keywords:
higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So imagine if you're making under $38,000 a year.
- 04.080><c> in</c> life livable in life livable in Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota so<00:03:09.080><c> imagine
- </c><00:03:09.519><c> if</c><00:03:09.640><c> you</c> so imagine if you so imagine if you will<00:03:
- So, as you can imagine, and as you all know, the communications industry has changed significantly since
- and as you all know as you can imagine and as you all know the<00:27:07.720><c> communications</c><00
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the public, you can imagine why we thought it was a good idea perhaps that an entity that
- Members of the public, you can imagine why we thought it was a good idea perhaps that an entity that
- members uh members of the public you so members uh members of the public you can<00:08:18.159><c> imagine
- 08:19.440><c> it</c><00:08:19.560><c> was</c><00:08:19.680><c> a</c><00:08:19.840><c> good</c> can imagine
- why we thought it was a good can imagine why we thought it was a good idea<00:08:20.479><c> perhaps<
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/19/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine the difference between your house or your apartment and dormitories, right?
- </c><01:37:54.080><c> the</c><01:37:54.239><c> difference</c> is very different imagine the difference
- is very different imagine the difference between<01:37:54.920><c> your</c><01:37:55.119><c> house</c
- I have to imagine that these are in line with generally local zoning regulations.
- </c><02:02:31.159><c> that</c> one there as well I have to imagine that one there as well I have to imagine
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
Summary:
The House Municipal and County Government subcommittee met on February 19, 2025 to gather additional information on House Bill 432, which concerns recovery houses. The first witness, State Fire Marshal Sean Tumi, said his office had worked with stakeholders for more than a year on the bill’s definition changes and supported the revised definition. He explained that the bill removes vague language such as “safe, healthy, family” and instead relies on fire-code requirements and certification standards, including a primarily non-transient dwelling unit and living as a single household. He distinguished recovery houses from boarding or rooming houses and from other congregate settings such as group homes or transitional housing, saying those other uses do not currently have the same exemptions.
Members questioned Tumi about fire safety, inspections, smoke alarms, egress, and whether sprinklers should be required. He said recovery houses are inspected by the fire marshal’s office and local fire departments, with annual inspections under state fire code provisions, and that operators must work with a certifying body. He described the inspection process as checking alarms, extinguishers, heating systems, cooking equipment, street numbers, and no-smoking rules, and said new houses are generally given time to obtain certification. He also said he would prefer sprinklers everywhere but believed mandating them for these existing structures would likely shut down many recovery houses and significantly harm the recovery community.
Bill McKenny of the New Hampshire Building Officials Association then testified in support of HB 432. He said recovery housing is an important step after treatment and that the 2024 code changes and the bill help align state law with federal disability law. He emphasized that certification through a recognized organization gives code officials confidence that standards are being monitored, and warned that if a recovery home loses certification it would lose the waiver from sprinkler requirements and could be treated more like a boarding or rooming house. No vote or final action was taken at this meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, the 98% retention—you could imagine there are a lot of questioning of if that’s the right
- and again the 98% retention<00:09:02.959><c> you</c><00:09:03.079><c> could</c><00:09:03.279><c> imagine
- ><00:09:04.279><c> um</c><00:09:04.880><c> there</c><00:09:05.079><c> are</c> retention you could imagine
- um there are retention you could imagine um there are a<00:09:05.680><c> lot</c><00:09:05.839><c> of
- </c><01:09:04.799><c> that</c><01:09:04.960><c> that</c> um and I certainly imagine that that um and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I imagine that's a little frustrating for folks that are legislatively named because they think they're
- /c><00:39:56.920><c> question</c><00:39:57.599><c> so</c><00:39:57.760><c> I</c><00:39:57.920><c> imagine
- </c><00:39:58.240><c> that</c> one follow-up question so I imagine that one follow-up question so I imagine
- Program flexibility, since we are running into some strain on this program as well as you can imagine
- </c><01:26:55.000><c> with</c> program as well as you can imagine with program as well as you can imagine
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you imagine how impactful that will be if they advance this to the point of commercial-scale operation
- Um,<02:35:49.520><c> I</c><02:35:49.840><c> can't</c><02:35:50.000><c> even</c><02:35:50.240><c> imagine
- uh the feeling Um, I can't even imagine uh the feeling that<02:35:52.080><c> people</c><02:35:52.319
- I imagine that if it occurred there, it potentially is not occurring somewhere else in the system, given
- for the lower level hard to imagine for the lower level offenses,<04:00:58.720><c> but</c> And again
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/17/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's say a can you imagine shopping?
- Imagine the multiple carriers, right?
- Imagine the multiple carriers, right?
- Imagine the multiple carriers, right?
- Imagine out.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So imagine that we were in third grade, and then the next year we were in fourth grade, and then the
- So imagine that we were in third grade, and then the next year we were in fourth grade, and then the
- I would imagine most people kind of shudder a little bit about trying to do more through that system
- And I can't imagine any business trying to operate where it says all its input costs are exactly the
- And I can't imagine any business trying to operate where it says all its input costs are exactly the
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets.
After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (10-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- But I imagine when you're building a road and you need that extra space for the turning lane, that could
- But<00:26:59.560><c> I</c><00:26:59.640><c> imagine</c><00:27:00.040><c> when</c><00:27:00.200><c> you're
- </c><00:27:00.320><c> building</c><00:27:00.640><c> a</c> But I imagine when you're building a But I
- imagine when you're building a road<00:27:01.560><c> and</c><00:27:01.680><c> you</c><00:27:01.760><c
- </c><01:18:38.240><c> Can</c><01:18:38.600><c> we</c><01:18:39.000><c> you</c><01:18:39.160><c> imagine
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:24
Approval of September 18, 2025 Minutes: 00:02:03
Discussion on the Condemnation of Agricultural Land: 00:03:12
Discussion on the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative: 00:50:00
Adjournment: 01:19:10, 958, all
Summary:
The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value.
Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict.
Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board - (6-24-26) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- :23.920><c> for</c><01:09:24.080><c> the</c> imagine what it's like for the imagine what it's like for
- As you can imagine, this was devastating news.
- As you can imagine, this was devastating news.
- </c><02:04:06.800><c> How</c> Can you imagine with all inflation?
- How Can you imagine with all inflation?
Keywords:
During the committee meeting live stream, portion of the video was lost due to network issues. There were also some technical difficulties with content and the incorrect background image being used.
The lost footage was recovered from backup, and the other issues corrected in post production editing.
1. 00:00:41 Call to Order
2. 00:01:02 Roll Call
3. 00:02:54 Approval of Minutes
4. 00:05:06 Statutory Reports and Data Requests
5. 00:35:14 2025 and 2026 Session Update
6. 01:03:10 Board Structure Updates and Subcommittees
7. 01:05:20 Public Comment
8. 02:23:14 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight Board meeting opened with quorum, approval of the March 9 and March 16, 2026 minutes, and a welcome to new member Representative Willner. The board then heard a presentation from the Department of Medicaid Services on several statutory reports: the quarterly budget analysis (LRC) report, the quarterly MCO report, the provider tax and assessment report, the enrollee demographic report, the annual behavioral health/substance use disorder utilization report, and the Medicaid pharmaceutical rebate fund. Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Bechal explained the reports and answered questions.
On spending, DMS said the quarterly budget analysis report should be read using the summary tabs because the first tab reflects only traditional Medicaid and does not include all populations. Lee said the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026 showed about $191 million more in waiver spending than the same period last year, about $250 million more in other categories such as nursing facilities, CCBHCs, and FQHCs, and roughly $450 million more in total fee-for-service spending. She also noted that Medicare Part D premiums are 100% state funds and estimated the state-fund increase at about $140 million. For managed care, DMS said pharmacy, inpatient hospital, and outpatient hospital spending made up about 66% of MCO payments so far this fiscal year.
Members asked about administrative costs, provider tax impacts, citizenship-status categories, medical loss ratio, and whether the reports could be expanded to show recoupments and citizenship-based spending. DMS clarified that the spending figures discussed were benefit costs only, not administrative costs, and said administrative match rates vary. On the provider tax and directed payments report, Lee said the new CMS proposed rule would allow separate payment terms to continue through the grandfathering period, but that the impact would be substantial for providers even if the administrative effect was minimal. She also said DMS was still reviewing unusual citizenship categories such as “other” and “unspecified,” and would provide more information on medical loss ratio and recoupments if available.
Auditor Ball raised concerns about alleged waste, duplicate Social Security numbers, ineligible enrollees, and high error rates in other programs. Lee responded that Medicaid focuses on fraud, waste, and abuse, but said the cited $800 million figure was not factual because it did not account for people enrolled in more than one Medicaid program at the same time. She said DMS is reviewing eligibility systems, including changes tied to community engagement requirements, and is working with the cabinet’s eligibility staff and ombudsman division on error rates. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/10/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- What do you imagine a process of verification would include?
- You can imagine the impact that that's had on the turtle's environment.
- You can imagine the impact that that's had on the turtle's environment.
- I couldn't have imagined it any better I couldn't have imagined it any better than<01:15:39.440><c> the
- 00:43.760><c> environment</c><02:00:44.159><c> of</c> imagine an interest rate environment of imagine
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 7 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I would imagine<01:19:15.160><c> that's</c><01:19:15.360><c> what</c><01:19:15.480><c> that</c><01:19
- </c> imagine that's what that is, yeah. imagine that's what that is, yeah.
- This has been the law for decades, I imagine. Even before I got here. So, why address it now?
- This has been the law for decades, I imagine. Even before I got here. So, why address it now?
- And it's going to affect, I bet you, I imagine it will affect less than a couple of hundred students
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/27/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, you can imagine situations where the temporary framework could be more stringent.
- I guess what I'm saying is I could imagine a world where they were more stringent or less stringent,
- and in the world that I'm imagining, the permit that was issued temporarily under more stringent rules
- </c><01:03:17.720><c> a</c><01:03:17.839><c> world</c> guess what I'm I could imagine a world guess what
- I'm I could imagine a world where<01:03:18.200><c> they</c><01:03:18.279><c> were</c><01:03:18.400><
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/28/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I imagine you folks have a lot of questions. I have a lot of questions.
- The governor is one of those stakeholders, as you can imagine.
- The governor is one of those stakeholders, as you can imagine.
- The governor is one of those stakeholders, as you can imagine.
- You can imagine she is very focused on the state budget process.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- property taxpayers, and there's a strain on snow removal, paving, culvert, etc., or anything you could imagine
- property taxpayers, and there's a strain on snow removal, paving, culvert, etc., or anything you could imagine
- property taxpayers, and there's a strain on snow removal, paving, culvert, etc., or anything you could imagine
- property taxpayers, and there's a strain on snow removal, paving, culvert, etc., or anything you could imagine
- property taxpayers, and there's a strain on snow removal, paving, culvert, etc., or anything you could imagine
Committee:
House Housing
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Who you are and what you have done are beyond our wildest imaginings.