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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- But part of the problem facing program.
- </c><01:20:27.120><c> is</c> Um so our our design and our program is Um so our our design and our program
- The current program internal control.
- </c> um and in and in constructing a program um and in and in constructing a program uh<01:32:10.159>
- We can't to that sustainable program.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (06/19/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the quality management program the quality management program at<01:05:37.480><c> length.
- </c> independence program. independence program.
- Sorry, a blue car.
- Solid waste programs. Uh, 2650. >> Yeah, this is the PFAS Products Control Program.
- </c><02:38:23.720><c> is</c> even though the program is even though the program is brand<02:38:24.880
Summary:
The meeting began with quorum and seating issues, including the temporary appointment of Representative Shaw to fill in for a House member, followed by approval of the previous minutes and the consent calendar. Two items were then postponed to next month: Mechanical Licensing Board item 25-241 and Board of Veterinarian item 25-223.
The committee then took up Department of Energy rulemaking on distributed energy resources interconnection procedures, including items 25-220 and related sections on fees, additional controls, and equipment. The Department explained revised language to address concerns that the original draft improperly suggested agency or PUC approval of utility fees; under the amended language, utilities would set fees designed to recover costs, with complaints handled through existing complaint procedures. Committee members and the Department discussed the statutory basis for that approach, including cost responsibility versus fee-setting authority.
Public testimony was mixed. A small solar developer argued the rules still exceed statutory authority, impose unfair costs on customer generators, and allow utilities to shift transmission-related study costs onto interconnecting customers. Clean energy advocates supported the Department’s revised language but asked for clearer limits on charging customers for later-added controls, arguing costs should be tied directly to the customer’s interconnection and not to later utility-driven changes. Eversource supported the revised fee language, said most prior concerns were resolved, and recommended conditional approval, while also suggesting a minor wording change in the “Additional Equipment” section to clarify that only operational performance is covered.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I support those programs.
- rid of programs like Medicaid, FMLA, or ADA, because those programs are necessary to ensure workers
- </c> we have plenty of government programs we have plenty of government programs and<00:24:40.039><c>
- </c><00:24:44.360><c> like</c> should uh get rid of programs like should uh get rid of programs like
- </c><00:25:06.880><c> uh</c> to eliminate all of these programs uh to eliminate all of these programs
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 1st, 2026 at 09:40 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- been made to me, that this would eliminate the ability of someone to pick red cushions as opposed to blue
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 24th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I have three children who all went through the program.
- Thank you, and thank you especially for growing the nursing program.
- Thank you, and thank you especially for growing the nursing program.
- programs, ensuring funds are directed to critical workforce needs.
- and teacher preparation program supports.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education first took up a block of confirmation hearings for trustees and board members at several public universities and state colleges. Appointees from Florida A&M University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Pasco-Hernando State College, South Florida State College, Valencia College, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Florida described their backgrounds and emphasized themes such as governance, student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, research growth, and institutional reputation. Members asked a few questions, but most nominees received no substantive opposition. The committee then voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of the group of appointees on tabs 3 through 18 and forwarded them to Ethics and Elections.
The committee next heard Senate Bill 114 by Senator Trumbull, which would create the Florida Center of Excellence in Insurance and Risk Management at Florida State University, move the public hurricane loss projection model from FIU to FSU, and provide funding for the effort. Trumbull said the bill is intended to strengthen the state’s insurance research capacity and broaden study of insurance lines beyond wind risk. Senators asked about the impact on FIU and the distinction between the new center and existing FIU work; Trumbull said FIU’s Wall of Wind would remain and that the state-owned model would simply be contracted to FSU instead of FIU. The committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee then considered Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1624 by Senator Calatayud, a wide-ranging higher education bill addressing tuition, workforce programs, institutional operations, and naming changes. Amendments were adopted to create state college regional consortium service organizations for rural colleges, remove a proposed out-of-state fee change for nonresident online students, extend university master plan update cycles from five to 10 years, and rename Hillsborough Community College as Hillsborough College. The bill also changed several references from specific minority categories to “underrepresented,” revised aid and waiver provisions, adjusted adult education and career program rules, and made other technical changes. Senators Smith and Davis questioned the shift away from enumerated categories, arguing it could obscure disparities affecting groups such as Black students, women in STEM, and students with disabilities; Calatayud said the intent was to focus on socioeconomic access and flexibility for institutions. After debate, the committee voted 6-2 to report the bill favorably, with Senators Davis and Smith voting no, and then adjourned.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 078 Apr 2nd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The blue pinwheel, the national symbol for child abuse prevention, represents more than positive childhood
- 38:40.680><c> of</c> With families at the center, each turn of the pinwheel reflects the systems, programs
- This bill really is about just making sure that the program works to the best of its ability.
- This bill really is about just making sure that the program works to the best of its ability.
- works to the best sure that the program works to the best of<01:24:02.640><c> its</c><01:24:02.760><
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025 at 02:04 pm
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- It also supports job training for formerly incarcerated men, mentoring programs for fatherless youth,
- . ...clear blue, you know, pick something, is how I would interpret that.
- They're either going to work the program or they're not.
- Oh, Trust-Based Relational Intervention—it's a program that's out of TCU that was developed by a lady
- Texas CASA is the statewide membership organization for the 74 local CASA programs in Texas.
Keywords:
fatherhood, family support, fatherlessness, community engagement, youth development, social policy, male role models, child development, policy reform, role models, mental health, parenting, single-parent homes, welfare reform, economic opportunity, mentorship, community initiatives, children, welfare programs, education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- team, the mathletes, the school bands and choir, and the theater programs.
- program could survive and it took place last summer thanks to us.
- </c><00:09:06.320><c> to</c> budget cuts killed a summer program to budget cuts killed a summer program
- </c><00:09:10.920><c> enabled</c> are new to America the program enabled are new to America the program
- </c><00:10:17.079><c> now</c> raise revenue for these programs now raise revenue for these programs now
Summary:
State Representative Bjorn Olson opened by discussing House File 733, which he said would roll back restrictions placed on electronic pull tabs and charitable gambling two years earlier. He argued the 2023 changes hurt charities, veterans groups, and local communities by reducing revenue for donations to fire departments, youth activities, and veterans services. Olson said the bill had just been heard in the Veterans Committee and had been sent on to Commerce, and he expressed optimism about advancing it further.
Several charity and gambling representatives testified in support of the bill. Amanda Jackson of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club said the new rules stripped entertaining features from electronic pull tabs and reduced revenue, citing a drop in January EAB sales from $947,000 in 2024 to $816,000 in 2025. She described how Lions Club gambling funds local equipment, eyeglasses, clothing, school programs, food shelves, and shelters. Rachel Keller of the Bloomington Kennedy Activities Foundation and Tim Angstrom of the Bloomington American Legion said reduced gambling revenue would hurt school support, student needs, and community programs; Angstrom said the Legion had funded a $3,000 English program and other local services.
Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities said the group was also working on sports betting legislation, but that any sports betting revenue would not make up for the losses from the electronic pull tab changes. She said the 2023 law took effect January 1 and that no current game on the market fully matches the features now required, forcing manufacturers and charities to adapt. In response to questions, Olson said the bill’s path would depend on further House and Senate action, and he suggested a possible compromise could involve restoring some playability features while continuing to seek tax relief for charities.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- was created to guide how the program would operate.
- Ag land is a mature program at 35 years.
- He's a over 20-year veteran dealing with this program.
- This program is already existing, so we're just kind of moving the goalposts a little bit.
- The New Castle County Property Program has been in place for decades.
Bills:
HB371
Committee:
Senate Executive
Keywords:
HB371, Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, farmland preservation, agricultural lands, agricultural preservation district, Farmland Preservation Advisory Board, county advisory board, Delaware Foundation, Department of Agriculture, DNREC, planning and zoning, growth zone, open space, land use, farmland protection, rural land preservation, agribusiness, active farmers
Summary:
The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its June 17 and June 18 meetings, and considered several nominations and bills. The committee heard testimony from Michael T. Skeuse for the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission and Jay Eric Fearwald for the University of Delaware Board of Trustees; both nominees described their backgrounds and qualifications, and no objections were raised. The committee then moved to legislation focused largely on property tax reassessment and related school-tax issues, along with a technical constitutional corrections bill, an agricultural lands preservation cleanup bill, and a child-safety/service-letter bill.
A major portion of the meeting centered on Senate Bill 350, which would create a third multifamily residential tax classification at 1.2 times the residential rate. Supporters argued apartments are housing and should not be taxed as commercial property, emphasizing relief for renters and fairness after reassessment. Opponents, including county and school officials, warned the bill would reduce local revenues, complicate tax administration, and create unintended consequences for counties, municipalities, school districts, and agriculture. Similar themes carried into House Bill 462, which would make the split-rate school tax structure permanent and lower the nonresidential cap to 1.85, and House Bill 463, which would align New Castle County senior school-tax exemptions with county exemption rules; both bills drew discussion about shifting burdens, fiscal impacts, and timing.
The committee also heard House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320, a technical corrections bill to the Delaware Constitution, with one public commenter objecting to charter-related changes being included in a correction bill. House Bill 371, which removes the requirement for county farmland preservation advisory boards under the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Act, was presented as a streamlining measure and had support from the Department of Agriculture and public comment in favor. House Bill 438, expanding service-letter requirements to a broader set of child-serving facilities and requiring reporting when employers fail to respond, was described as a cleanup bill closing a safety loophole. After public comment and committee discussion, the meeting ended with a motion and unanimous adjournment; no recorded votes on the bills were taken in the transcript.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/09/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the Dartmouth College Writing Program the Dartmouth College Writing Program for<00:06:55.919><c>
- </c> relations team works very closely, blue relations team works very closely, blue sky<01:03:27.839
- um including energy efficiency programs um including energy efficiency programs.<01:40:59.360><c> Um
- So with through programs like this.
- </c> of Vermont and listed in that program. of Vermont and listed in that program.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So this federal voucher program will dwarf these programs.
- Like Arizona's voucher program, this federal voucher program has no accountability for taxpayers or academic
- The federal program that we're talking about will give us the tax dollars to the STO program, which a
- I would rather allow that to go to a school choice program.
- The ESA program has been mentioned here as well, and I don't think that our school choice programs have
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So this federal voucher program will dwarf these programs.
- Like Arizona's voucher program, this federal voucher program has no accountability for taxpayers or academic
- The federal program that we're talking about will give us the tax dollars to the STO program, which a
- The federal program that we're talking about will give us the tax dollars to the STO program, which a
- Now, the ESA program has been mentioned here as well, and I don't think that our school choice programs
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and several proclamations and recognitions, including Arizona’s hosting of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, Autism Awareness Day, Farm Worker Day, and Passover observances. Members also welcomed guests from the Arizona Psychiatric Society, Tucson International Airport, Autism Bringing Change, and others. No substantive debate occurred during these ceremonial items, and the House later noted the Doctor of the Day and approved the prior journal.
The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole consideration of several Senate bills. SB 1024, SB 1078, SB 1123, SB 1164, SB 1232, SB 1293, SB 1493 as amended, SB 1520, SB 1572, and SB 1160 as amended all received do-pass recommendations, while SB 1665 was retained on the calendar. Debate centered most heavily on SB 1142, a federal scholarship tax credit conformity bill, with supporters arguing it would allow Arizona students to benefit from an existing federal tax credit and opponents warning it would divert public resources to private schools and expand voucher-like programs without accountability. SB 1293 drew debate over GPLET property tax abatements and whether the bill would protect school district revenues or hinder housing and economic development. SB 1572 also prompted discussion over civics instruction and whether it imposed an unfunded mandate on schools.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1097, SB 1166, SB 1216, and SB 1787. SB 1787 passed on a 31-24 vote after debate over municipal and county development and due process. The House also adopted a floor amendment to SB 1160 before passing it as amended, with supporters framing it as a public safety measure for drone restrictions near venues and opponents raising constitutional and drafting concerns. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, properly engrossed the measures, and adjourned until Thursday, April 2, 2026.
CT
Connecticut 2026 Regular Session
Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council Complex Care Committee May 21st Meeting May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and how that addresses diabetes in the different program offerings.
- For the Medicaid program or other types of insurance.
- My program does not capture 340B data separately in any way, right?
- I've only talked about one leg of the benchmark program.
- The other 140,000 is QMB, SLMB, ALMB, Medicare Savings Program, right?
Summary:
The Complex Care Committee meeting focused first on a new Diabetes Caucus launched at the Capitol. Rep. Johnson described the caucus as a forum to educate people about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, genetic risk, early testing, pregnancy-related diabetes, and ways Medicaid policy might improve prevention and lower long-term costs. Members agreed the caucus could intersect with care management, and Carolyn Grandell of CHNCT offered to share information about current diabetes-related care management services at a future meeting.
The committee then heard a detailed presentation from Alex Rigger of the Office of Health Strategy, who is moving to the Office of Policy and Management. He reviewed Connecticut health care benchmark data, including total health care expenditures, medical spending, and market-by-market trends. He said 2023 to 2024 per-capita spending grew more than 8.5% statewide and 14% in Medicaid, with long-term care accounting for about 46% of Medicaid spending and retail pharmacy also identified as a major cost driver. Members asked about enrollment changes, dual-eligible populations, Medicare Savings Program members, 340B drug pricing, and value-based payment models. Rigger explained that his office tracks alternate payment models and quality benchmarks, but does not separately capture 340B data.
Discussion then shifted to Medicare Advantage, dual eligibles, and hospital discharge planning. Members said they want better data on how many Medicaid members are in Medicare Advantage plans and whether those plans shift costs back to Medicaid or affect access to care, especially for complex-care patients. Staff noted DSS does have some Medicare Advantage indicators and that CMS is developing encounter-data rules for states. Kathy Holt and others raised concerns about denials, nursing home stays, and the need to compare Medicaid spending for dual eligibles in Medicare Advantage versus traditional Medicare. The meeting ended with plans for follow-up data sharing, including Alex Rigger’s slides, the diabetes caucus materials, and a future discussion with DSS and other agencies; no formal votes were taken.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force Jun 24th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- So that, in addition to the substance use treatment programs, of course.
- There's a Dots mobile program that is run by DMH, not my department. It is an exemplary program.
- There's a Dots mobile program that is run by DMH, not my department. It is an exemplary program.
- I just know it was an exemplary program, great data, national best practice.
- We don't have great evidence-based intervention programs, is the challenge.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on the program on the program um<00:43:27.920><c> so</c><00:43:28.119><c> it</c><00:43:28.240><c
- </c> English interpreting program English interpreting program many<02:42:20.080><c> of</c><02:42:20.200
- </c><02:48:28.640><c> or</c> Education so what does this program or Education so what does this program
- </c><03:39:22.239><c> would</c> involved in the current program would involved in the current program
- </c> wearing blue wearing blue jeans<04:24:51.000><c> I</c><04:24:51.159><c> was</c><04:24:51.600><c>
Summary:
The subcommittee first took up House Bill 702, which would change how extra or special duty pay for retired police officers is treated for retirement and work-limit purposes. Supporters argued the bill would let retirees work more special-duty hours, helping municipalities fill traffic-detail and similar assignments without added state cost, and said it would not prohibit retirees from working but would simply stop those hours from counting toward the return-to-work threshold. Opponents argued the change would be inconsistent with the retirement system’s 2011 reforms, could increase pension liabilities, and would treat the same compensation differently for active employees and retirees. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect current and future retirees, the role of municipalities, and whether the policy amounted to “policing for profit.” The subcommittee ultimately voted 3-2 to recommend inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB 702, sending it to the full committee with that recommendation.
The committee then discussed House Bill 581, which would create a Group Three retirement plan for new state employees hired after the bill’s effective date. The chair outlined a housekeeping amendment to delay implementation, moving the effective date to January 1, 2026, and noted a sponsor amendment addressing health insurance group inclusion and medical and surgical benefits so those benefits would not be put at risk for the new group. Testimony and discussion focused on the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution, with supporters citing Michigan examples and arguing the bill would help recruit and retain employees while giving them more flexibility. Opponents said the change could weaken retirement security and increase unfunded liability, though supporters responded that the bill still requires employer contributions toward accrued liability and is intended to keep the state on track to pay off its unfunded liability by 2039. The transcript ends with continued discussion of the bill and no final vote shown on HB 581.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- White cards are for informational purposes only, and blue cards are for certified designees of elected
- We have no further questions, but we do have a blue card that is present and would like to speak.
Summary:
The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 6, 2026, approved the April 28 minutes, and heard several bills before moving into confirmation hearings. HB 205, by Rep. Bacala, would allow local governing authorities to supplement election commissioners’ pay by up to $100 per day; supporters from clerks of court and the Secretary of State’s office said the increase is needed to recruit and retain qualified commissioners amid longer days, training demands, and election security changes. The committee also reported HB 210, a cleanup bill clarifying retroactive application of a prior ethics law, and HB 228, which recreates the Department of State Civil Service and related entities through 2033. It likewise reported SR 86, which bars eyeglasses with audio/video recording capability in the Senate chamber without the Senate President’s permission, and HB 1177, which protects the identities of lottery hunt winners until after the drawing. HB 1045, limited to Pointe Coupee Parish, raises an audit threshold for certain water districts from $500,000 to $600,000 to reduce audit costs, and HB 813 would move Orleans Parish sheriff terms so the sheriff takes office in January instead of waiting until May; all were reported favorably. Senator Miller also announced that SB 491 would not be taken up that day.
The committee then questioned nominees to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East. The first group, including Peter Vicari and Ronald Schumann, was asked extensively about recent personnel actions, an internal investigation, and the authority’s handling of a report that members said would likely be released after a board vote. Senators focused on the firing of the chief of police/operations personnel, allegations of payroll fraud, and whether the authority had improperly combined the chief of police role with compliance duties in a way that may conflict with statute and Civil Service guidance. Committee members also raised concerns about the chief’s contract, whether it had board approval, and whether the authority’s bylaws and salary practices complied with law. The nominees and counsel said some matters were still under review and that a separate compliance position was being considered.
The committee later heard from additional nominees, including David Martin, Gregory Marsiglia, and Elton Jude Myers, who described backgrounds in engineering, law, procurement, and governmental contracts. Senators again pressed them on the need to separate compliance/auditing duties from the chief of police role, and the nominees generally agreed that those functions should be distinct and that the authority should have qualified auditing expertise. The meeting ended with no public comment and adjournment after the confirmation discussion.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Mar 4th, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes transportation finance bill with increased road funding, transit cuts 4/28/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's an empowering small cities program to help smaller communities utilize more grant programs and
- There's a long-awaited local road wetland replacement program that's going to make that program more
- bridge program.
- </c> Henipin County's um decision on blue Henipin County's um decision on blue line<00:15:51.759><c>
- </c><00:49:14.640><c> and</c> they need to adjust their programs and they need to adjust their programs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, $150,000 from the Minnesota DNR's flood mitigation grant program
- District $150,000 from the Minnesota DNR's flood mitigation grant program, $2.5 million in congressionally
- </c> asset renewal program asset renewal program um<00:48:27.599><c> is</c><00:48:27.720><c> there</c
- I would like to draw your attention to the blue folder that you have in front of you.
- folder that you have in front of blue folder that you have in front of you<01:29:31.920><c> this</c>
Bills:
HF458 , HF459 , HF461 , HF449 , HF450 , HF965 , HF1280 , HF612 , HF615 , HF616 , HF622 , HF650 , HF651 , HF1045 , HF972 , HF851 , HF644 , HF1050
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/15/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The uh, there are two programs federally, the Balance and the generous program, and we looked at the
- The uh, there are two programs federally, the Balance and the generous program, and we looked at the
- I'm senior director of government relations for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Blue</c><02:30:31.600><c> Shield.
- </c> particular programs. particular programs.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs