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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then, so you talked about there's kind of a 2% increase for some of the IT infrastructure, which
  • Child support is heavily regulated by federal regulations and the Social Security Act.
  • administrative costs, ensured timely and consistent payments to providers and programs, enhanced security
  • And implemented security measures such as fraud protection protocols throughout our process, helping
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then, so you talked about there's kind of a 2% increase for some of the IT infrastructure, which
  • She said child support is heavily regulated by federal regulations and the Social Security Act.
  • Act and as part of the those uh Security Act and as part of the those uh regulations<00:37:28.839>
  • They said this has enhanced security measures and facilitated the efficient collection of data to help
  • This has enhanced security measures and facilitated the efficient collection of data to help demonstrate
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • arguably benefits the most, and I want to point to the testimony that was submitted for the National Security
  • Chairman, especially the Port of Houston, we know is extremely vital to U.S. trade and national security
  • Texas must lead the federal government to strengthen diplomatic ties with Panama and secure this critical
  • trade route and invest in the infrastructure that keeps our ports globally competitive.
  • to the region, as well as national security benefits.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It needs all that infrastructure.
  • We have defense and security contractors.
  • That you're putting forth in this bill for security.
  • But what kind of security regulations will they have to?
  • all of the sensitive data, Social Security numbers, all of that fun stuff in a secure manner?
Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Jan 28th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I now serve as Vice President of American Global Strategies and a National Security Affairs Fellow at
  • In particular, the sections pertaining to procurement, critical infrastructure, and technology.
  • Similarly, Section 10 bars state contracting related to critical infrastructure with a foreign source
  • , ports, transportation infrastructure, hospitals, and electrical grids.
  • The ability to embed in our critical infrastructure provides the CCP with tremendous access to data,
Bills: S1622, S1178
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, sponsored by Senator Garcia. The bill would expand state restrictions on foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including creating a state registration framework for foreign agents, banning gifts to public officials from covered foreign entities, requiring ethics training on foreign influence, tightening procurement limits for information technology and critical infrastructure, restricting sister-city/sister-state encouragement, revising linkage institute rules and tuition provisions, and criminalizing certain conduct tied to foreign governments or unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect election technology, software development, federal foreign-agent registration, educational exchanges, and the treatment of organizations such as CARE; the sponsor said the bill focused on ownership/control and foreign countries of concern, not specific components or general participation in events. An amendment by Senator Grall was adopted to clarify definitions, align penalties with willful violations, and specify that new ethics training content is additive. The committee then heard supportive testimony from Kelly Curry of State Armor and Rob Pierce of American Global Strategies, both of whom argued the bill would help Florida counter foreign influence, protect data and infrastructure, and improve transparency. CS for SB 1178 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure under specified conditions, including that the filer submitted the disclosure before the maximum fine accrued and had not previously received such a waiver. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified in support, saying the bill preserves transparency and compliance goals while making the fine and appeals process more workable. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. Finally, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments in tabs 3 through 26. No separate votes were requested, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointees was recommended favorably to the full Senate by roll call vote. The meeting then concluded with no further business.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This authorizes $1.5 billion in bonding authority for state road funds or the Highway Infrastructure
  • As you've heard, I'm Rebecca Roos, the Senior Infrastructure Advisor in the Office of the Governor.
  • We have a lot of critical local road infrastructure project needs across the state, including in all
  • We need superior roads and infrastructure to support economic growth. We urge a yes vote on SB2.
  • As technology improves and as we integrate that into our Road and Bridge Infrastructure, those types
Bills: SB2
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill directs the state treasurer to establish or designate a secure bullion depository to support
  • And then a requirement for licensees to adopt anti-fraud and information security policy.
  • And then a requirement for licensees to adopt anti-fraud and information security policy.
  • :14:59.640> information adopt anti-fraud and information adopt anti-fraud and information security
  • So, so we've tried to security policy.
Summary: The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas. The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion. After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we have a president who understands infrastructure.
  • infrastructure categories within.
  • Infrastructure.
  • Aquifers are infrastructure too, particularly for rural Texas.
  • stream for financing water infrastructure.
Bills: HB3077, HJR2, HJR7, HJR7
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/10/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are utilities out there that do need rate increases, if it be for staff or infrastructure, or if
  • There are utilities out there that do need rate increases, if it be for staff or infrastructure, or if
  • species and defund the reintroduction program risks undoing that progress before recovery is truly secured
  • allows county water augmentation authorities to enter into a loan repayment agreement with a Water Infrastructure
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 27 and March 3, 2026, and then heard several natural resources and water-related measures. House Bill 2013 would require ADEQ to submit an exceptional event demonstration to EPA when wildfire smoke from federally managed land affects Arizona air quality. The sponsor said this would help Arizona’s ozone/nonattainment position, while Sierra Club and ADEQ raised concerns that the bill duplicates an existing process and could waste staff time and resources. The bill passed 5-3. House Bill 2156 would appropriate $250,000 to the Livestock Compensation Fund. Supporters argued ranchers need help with livestock losses and drought impacts, while opponents criticized the board’s transparency and said the program already receives federal and prior state funding. The bill passed 5-3. House Bill 2113 would require RUCO to intervene in utility rate cases when a proposed increase reaches 100% or more; the sponsor said rural customers are being overlooked, while RUCO said it would need significant additional staff and funding and could not absorb the workload without more resources. The bill passed 6-2, with members noting they expected a future amendment to add funding. The committee also approved House Concurrent Memorial 2011, which urges Congress to delist the Mexican gray wolf and return management to states and local authorities. Supporters cited livestock losses and ranching impacts, while opponents said the species remains endangered and recovery decisions should remain science-based; the memorial passed 5-3. House Bill 2026, concerning how ADWR evaluates water availability when supplies are commingled, passed 5-3 despite concerns that it could weaken groundwater safeguards. House Bill 2056, which funds a feasibility study for brackish groundwater desalination sites, also passed 5-3 after debate over whether the study was necessary given existing groundwater accounting and treatment efforts. House Bill 2098, modernizing Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority bonding authority, passed unanimously 8-0. Finally, House Concurrent Resolution 2057, supporting a geothermal permitting roadmap and agency coordination for next-generation geothermal development, passed unanimously 8-0.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Representative Lopez, for your question about infrastructure and public infrastructure.
  • We do have a state flood budget... ...infrastructure.
  • What's the role of natural infrastructure, not just structural but non-structural infrastructure?
  • We heard that there was an overnight security guard.
  • We heard that there was an overnight security guard.
Summary: The committee met in special session to hear a series of flood, preparedness, and youth-camp safety bills, with members repeatedly noting that many of the measures were intended as planning, warning, or authority-clarifying bills rather than direct spending bills. House Bill 254 would expand eligibility for the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program to include Kerr County and 18 other flood-affected counties by raising the GDP cap and lowering the poverty threshold; it drew no opposition and was left pending. House Bill 68 would direct a study of flood mitigation in flatland areas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, to develop cost-effective drainage and infrastructure recommendations; local officials and advocates supported it, and it was also left pending. The committee then heard several youth camp bills tied to the recent Hill Country flooding. House Bill 75 would impose flood-aware building and site standards for youth camps near floodplains, and House Bill 71 would require camps and youth activity entities to submit emergency preparedness plans to TDEM, coordinate with local responders, and maintain readiness protocols; both bills were supported by safety advocates and camp representatives, and both were left pending. House Bill 171 would require campgrounds near flood-prone waters to give written flood-risk notice to campers and obtain signed acknowledgment; it was presented as informed consent and left pending. Testimony on these bills emphasized Camp Mystic and other recent flood tragedies, with some witnesses urging broader building-code and floodplain reforms. The committee also heard House Bill 117, which would let counties regulate impervious cover for flood mitigation in unincorporated areas. Supporters, including county officials, environmental groups, and residents, argued that rapid development in the Hill Country and other growing areas is worsening runoff and downstream flooding; opponents from the builders’ association said counties already have substantial authority and warned about overreach into rural property use. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 18 would streamline permitting for certain flood control districts to repair dams and reservoirs and build small holding areas, and it was left pending after supportive testimony from Plum Creek Conservation District. Senate Bill 3 would create a state-backed outdoor flood warning siren program for identified flood-prone areas, funded through a grant program; witnesses generally supported it, though some cautioned that sirens are not sufficient by themselves and may not be heard indoors or in overnight storms. It too was left pending. The committee also began hearing House Bill 149 on public-safety radio interoperability, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s full testimony or action is shown.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 16th, 2026 at 11:18 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, New Mexico has no state rules requiring gun stores to secure their inventory, suspicious sales
  • To tell gun dealers to do what responsible businesses are already doing: securing their inventory, training
  • New Mexico has one of the strongest constitutions for security, defense, lawful hunting, and recreational
  • The state should also require gun dealers to secure their premises and inventory, conduct background
  • For school security in New Mexico, gun violence costs New Mexico $6.6 billion each year, of which $141.8
Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Recently, Soul Apartments, located at 176 Robert Street on the city's west side neighborhood, secured
  • Additionally, the Coalition of Asian-American Leaders has the infrastructure to regrant and provide the
  • And the root of it local infrastructure. And the root of it is<00:59:21.440> simple.
  • businesses, and other infrastructure businesses, and other infrastructure that<01:01:33.040>
  • design assistance, some infrastructure design assistance, some infrastructure things<01:04:34.400
Bills: HF3228, HF2441