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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I cannot support this motion. Here's why: I think we need two different bills.
- I'll just mention two things that make this bill worth supporting.
- I hope you support this bill and send it to the floor with a due pass.
- So I will be supporting the motion. State and as a nation.
- I'm speaking broadly here, but I will be supporting the motion.
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 863, which would reduce funding in a disability services program by nearly $22 million while adding an audit and directing more money to direct-care workforce wages. Supporters said the cut was needed to meet budget targets, improve transparency, and target bad actors, while opponents warned the reduction could destabilize the program, harm good providers, and risk loss of services for people with disabilities. After discussion, the committee voted 6-3 to send HB 863 to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 730, a SNAP program integrity bill sponsored by Sen. Van Orden. The bill would require more frequent eligibility checks, including lottery winnings, death and incarceration records, out-of-state EBT use, quarterly income reviews, and tighter asset limits, with supporters saying it would protect taxpayers, reduce fraud, and help Idaho avoid future federal penalties under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Testimony from the Idaho Food Bank, the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, and the Hunger Coalition opposed the bill, arguing it would add bureaucracy, increase error rates, and create barriers for eligible households, while FGA-affiliated witnesses supported it as a proactive safeguard that could save money over time.
Members debated the bill’s fiscal note and whether the added administrative burden could raise Idaho’s SNAP error rate and trigger federal cost-sharing penalties. Some senators questioned whether the department could handle the new workload, while supporters said the state needed to prepare for federal changes and that the bill would improve oversight. The committee voted 7-2 to send HB 730 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, then adjourned and announced it would meet again the next day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- BHA could not demonstrate that it conducted 27 of those visits.
- ><c> that</c><00:08:30.240><c> they</c> BHA could not demonstrate that they BHA could not demonstrate
- For 37 grant agreements, BHA provided very limited documentation supporting the reconciliations.
- </c> Contracts Integration System to support Contracts Integration System to support grants<00:25:54.360
- </c> people did not have to support any data. people did not have to support any data.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh I'm here today to support fund. Uh I'm here today to support SB558.
- It demonstrated that New healing.
- >> So, you would still support it then? >> So, you would still support it then?
- </c> you be supportive of it? you be supportive of it? >> Yeah.
- </c><02:47:37.439><c> the</c> don't feel they need to support the don't feel they need to support the
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that we should all support move forward. that we should all support move forward.
- </c> full support. Thank you. Thank you. full support. Thank you. Thank you.
- </c> church where there was demonstration church where there was demonstration going<02:37:55.120><c>
- </c><02:46:55.279><c> in</c> individuals speak or demonstrate in individuals speak or demonstrate in
- </c> say we want to give them the support. say we want to give them the support.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Feb 3rd, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - Part 1 - 05/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um so we have um we support it at all.
- They actually support this concerned. They actually support this provision<00:24:55.520><c> too.
- </c><00:28:00.320><c> Minnesota's</c> realize that by supporting Minnesota's realize that by supporting
- I've supported that for years.
- </c> lot of things going up there to support lot of things going up there to support business,<01:26:
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jul 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I was just out there last week and I got a demonstration of virtual fencing.
- And sometimes when we're in the case, we're going to support that operation.
- And in support of the federal government, they want to do that, by all means.
- He just knew that that sheep ranch wasn't going to support three families.
- He just knew that that sheep ranch wasn't going to support three families.
Summary:
The committee heard two main presentations. First, University of Idaho representatives Rob McQuaid, Matt Powell, and Dean Dennis Becker described the university’s land-grant mission and its work in agriculture, natural resources, extension, research, and workforce training. They highlighted the Morrill, Hatch, and Smith-Lever Acts; the university’s colleges and research stations; the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station; 4-H; the CAFE dairy research facility; the deep soil ecotron; the wildfire, forestry, and policy analysis programs; and the university’s role in veterinary, forestry, and agricultural education. Members asked about quagga mussels, New World screwworm, chronic wasting disease, federal and state funding cuts, and the status of the CAFE project. The university officials said they were willing to assist on invasive species issues, but emphasized not duplicating or diluting agency work, and they described significant impacts from federal funding delays and state cuts. No votes were taken.
The committee then heard testimony from Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse on Idaho’s position regarding ICE’s 287(g) partnership programs. He argued that participation should remain voluntary and locally controlled, and explained the differences among the jail enforcement, warrant service officer, and task force models. He said local agencies already cooperate with ICE in limited ways, but mandatory participation could create staffing, liability, and community-trust problems. Members asked about costs, detention standards, administrative versus criminal warrants, liability exposure, and whether deputies lose local control under task force arrangements. Hulse said the programs vary in cost and complexity, that ICE housing standards can be burdensome, and that local sheriffs should decide based on resources and community needs. The committee also discussed the number of Idaho agencies currently participating and the compensation and exit provisions in the agreements. No formal action or vote was taken.
In a later segment, the committee heard testimony from the Idaho Wool Growers Association and sheep producers on the long-running domestic sheep and bighorn sheep conflict. Stan Boyd reviewed prior legislation and litigation involving bighorn sheep transplants, notice requirements, and “hold harmless” protections for permittees, while Harry Solon described how forest closures and bighorn-related decisions reduced his family’s sheep operation and forced layoffs. The testimony focused on the economic and family impacts of the closures and lawsuits, and on the history of state efforts to protect grazing permittees. No committee action was recorded.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Revenue - Finance Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It supports workforce retention in industries that are vital to Delaware's economy.
- It supports workforce retention in industries that are vital to Delaware's economy without growing government
- The analysis demonstrates, and you have the analysis in your packet, so I'm reading from this packet,
- The Veterans of Foreign Wars, all 4,700 of us, voted to support Senate Bill 219 and any future increases
Summary:
The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, which would create a temporary Delaware income tax deduction for qualified tip income from tax years 2027 through 2029. The sponsor described it as relief for service workers in restaurants, salons, and similar tipped occupations, with a deduction of up to $15,000, income-based phaseouts, a refundable credit for lower-income workers, and a sunset for later review. Committee members raised questions about the resident/non-resident language, the fiscal note, and whether the Department of Finance could implement the change; Finance said the department could administer it and expected only modest administrative costs, while the Comptroller’s office said the bill would reduce general revenue. After a brief recess to review updated language, the committee took public comment, but no one testified. A motion to release the bill failed to receive enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it to seek additional signatures.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. The sponsor argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, citing economic return estimates, workforce benefits, and support from all 21 Senate co-sponsors. Some members supported the bill as a way to reward service and bring in long-term residents, while others questioned whether the exemption should be income-based rather than available to all military retirees, including those with substantial second careers. The Department of Finance said it could operationalize the bill and that the non-resident language was unnecessary because the subtraction is already picked up in the non-resident code section. Public testimony from veterans’ organizations strongly supported the bill, emphasizing that the exemption can influence retirement decisions and help veterans and their families stay in Delaware. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise in support of GM 804, the nomination of Marilla LaDerta. Please proceed. Thank you.
- President, I also rise in support of GM 805, Keith Amemiya to the Board of the University of Hawaii.
- President, I also rise in<00:04:36.360><c> support</c><00:04:36.760><c> of</c><00:04:36.880><c> GM</c
- He is an attorney by training and has demonstrated strong leadership across both the public and private
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- all in this body work toward the safety of our children so with that I would hope that you would support
- I don't see any of that in this legislation, and it has not been demonstrated to me at this point.
- And so those are the reasons why I cannot support this at this time.
- And for that, I will be supporting this legislation. Is there further debate? Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine business including journal approval, communications about substitute senators, and committee reports. Several bills were printed and referred to committees, enrolled measures were signed or filed, and House bills and memorials received from the House were assigned to the appropriate committees or reading calendars. The chamber also agreed to move Senate Bill 1294 to the 14th order for possible amendment and to hold Senate Bill 1264 on the calendar until March 4.
The main floor action was on House Concurrent Resolution 28, which urged Idahoans to observe a day of fasting and prayer on March 1, 2006, in response to drought concerns, water supply needs, and political violence. Senator Den Hartog explained the resolution as a call for unity and prayer for moisture and common ground; the Senate adopted it by voice vote and returned it to the House. The Senate also advanced Senate Bill 1257, a child protection bill that would limit in-person visitation in cases of substantiated sexual or serious physical abuse unless a court finds visitation is in the child’s best interest and sets written conditions, and would clarify termination provisions when a parent is likely to remain incarcerated for a substantial part of the child’s minority.
Senator Wintrow presented the bill as a way to strengthen child safety, permanency, and judicial discretion, citing a case example involving severe abuse and arguing that the measure puts decisions in the hands of the court rather than a bureaucrat. Senator Shippee initially raised due process concerns and the lack of a clear timeline for court review, but later said his concerns had been addressed and he would support the bill. Senators Nichols and Foreman spoke in favor, emphasizing clearer standards and the need to protect vulnerable children. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1257 by roll call vote, 24-6, with paired votes noted, and transmitted it to the House.
In miscellaneous business, senators announced a page’s birthday, a state dance championship for Declo, and an invitation for senators and families to attend Topgolf. Leadership also warned that additional afternoon floor sessions would likely be scheduled the following week to move Senate bills. The Senate then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, I would hope that you would support it.
- I don't see any of that in this legislation, and it has not been demonstrated to me at this point.
- And so those are the reasons why I cannot support this at this time.
- And for that, I will be supporting this legislation. Is there further debate, Mr. President?
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal and several communications, including notices of substitute senators for Districts 5 and 12. Committee reports moved several bills and resolutions forward, including referral of newly printed Senate bills to standing committees, enrollment of Senate Bill 1221, and passage out of committee of House Bills 628, 583, 610, 620, and 731 to the second-reading calendar.
The chamber took up House Concurrent Resolution 28, a resolution encouraging Idahoans to observe a day of fasting and prayer on March 1, 2006. Supporters cited drought, low snowpack, agricultural needs, and political violence as reasons for the resolution. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote and returned it to the House. The Senate also received multiple House bills and memorials on first reading and referred them to the appropriate committees.
On third reading, Senate Bill 1257, dealing with child protection and visitation/termination standards in cases of substantiated abuse or long-term parental incarceration, drew the most debate. Supporters said it strengthens child safety, clarifies standards, and keeps final decisions with the court; opponents raised due-process concerns and the need for clearer timelines. After debate, the bill passed 24-6, with paired votes recorded, and was transmitted to the House. Senate Bill 1294 was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment, Senate Bill 1264 was held on the calendar, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, March 2, 2006.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- this bill includes basic protections like pumping reductions, oversight, and transparency, I cannot support
- I do support this continuation, but however I'd like to make a comment that, you know, we have a history
- So with that, I'm going to vote aye, and I hope we seriously look at additional funding and supporting
- So what this clearly demonstrated is the request about guardrails and clearly defining how far you can
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, irrigation rights, water duty, water allocation, management areas, Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that, the federal government did. you know, through some other means that it has been, you can't demonstrate
- So we support the concept that is outlined in this bill, and I just want to suggest a few important changes
- We do support the idea of a study, and we think it's long overdue, that 2006 study.
- they're experts in going and getting the information and working with agencies who are already supportive
Bills:
SB825
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- They're supportive of this program.
- </c><00:41:28.079><c> a</c> so tipped employees and supporting a so tipped employees and supporting a
- Um, so since the support as well.
- </c> support of Senate Bill 416. support of Senate Bill 416.
- </c><01:37:47.600><c> this</c> ask that you consider supporting this ask that you consider supporting
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (11/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that supported the the conval decision. that supported the the conval decision.
- I absolutely cannot support that.
- </c><02:29:31.280><c> I</c> and I just cannot support that. I and I just cannot support that.
- </c><02:29:34.000><c> this</c> absolutely cannot support that. this absolutely cannot support that. this
- </c> support it. Thank you. support it. Thank you. >> Anyone<02:29:45.120><c> else?
Summary:
The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call.
The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings.
Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 4th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I support that, and I also support line 107 for the wildfire mitigation program and initiatives.
- That's to support schools with the highest.
- support and provide services for all these children.
- They need support and warm hands.
- But permanent supportive housing is long-term.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Minnesota fishermen is fully supportive Minnesota fishermen is fully supportive the<00:05:26.000
- </c> want to tell you why we are supporting want to tell you why we are supporting this<00:18:40.000>
- I want to make sure we're not also supporting something we don't support, so thank you very much.
- </c> are very controversial pieces I support are very controversial pieces I support the<00:53:00.440
- </c><00:53:06.880><c> so</c> supporting something we don't support so supporting something we don't support
Keywords:
water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So flagging issues, documenting outreach and supporting corrective actions.
- I just wanted to clarify the shocking statistic was, direct support home services.
- This work support program supported over 115,000 families last year.
- How can that be demonstrated?
- And thank you for supporting OT. Thank you for being here.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards.
Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight.
The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:13:53.959><c> through</c> on students receiving support through on students receiving support
- </c><00:41:45.319><c> the</c> question improving and supporting the question improving and supporting
- </c><00:42:37.240><c> where</c> ed environment that supports where ed environment that supports where
- </c><01:05:23.880><c> in</c> Real Results and that's demonstrated in Real Results and that's demonstrated
- </c> to get expanded and additional support to get expanded and additional support through<01:05:44.720
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Um supporting the respiratory system.
- </c> sends his best regards and is in support sends his best regards and is in support of<01:14:34.000
- </c><01:15:10.400><c> in</c> governor supports the language in governor supports the language in 1913105
- ><01:15:18.800><c> this</c> conclusion, the governor supports this conclusion, the governor supports
- ><c> the</c><01:20:08.880><c> the</c> Um, that should demonstrate the the Um, that should demonstrate
Keywords:
First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation