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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 8th, 2025

Public Education

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  • The main reason is because when a child enrolls in an early learning program, whether it be a community-based
  • childcare program or a public pre-K program, their world really opens up.
  • Rappaport, I am not familiar with high school charter programs. programs.
  • So with our program.
  • the scholarship program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 8th, 2025

Public Education

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  • That really is our responsibility, as well as the responsibility of the various federal programs and
  • And so I think being able to go out into the communities. have these conversations one-on-one.
  • My wife, just as a example, used to... to always talk about how the TELPAS program was so frustrating
  • child can find something in you, communicates something to you as a student, that you, let's even say
  • And do you yourself communicate with the parents?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edfin Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

Education Finance

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  • , or MAP STARS program.
  • To enhance existing programming. 2.
  • It is also a cost-effective program. In fact, it is the country's most cost-effective program.
  • communities.
  • It's a great program.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 4/3/25

Education Finance

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  • , or MAP Stars program, for those of you not familiar with this program or alternative education.
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  • cost-effective program.
  • It's a great program.
  • for programs that language programs for programs that honor<01:30:39.960> students<01:30:40.360
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • We have given much to our communities, and we still do.
  • the Minnesota Family Investment Program, as well as the Transit Assistance Program.
  • Transit Assistance Program, all of which are basic needs.
  • I want to only say that these communities, and yes, my community, trans people specifically, but communities
  • It is my community, but it is not only my community.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • It is my community, but it is not only my community, and my community is being crushed right now by a
  • It is my community, but it is not only my community, and my community is being crushed right now by a
  • It is my community, but it is not only my community, and my community is being crushed right now by a
  • It is my community, but it is not only my community, and my community is being crushed right now by a
  • It is my community, but it is not only my community, and my community is being crushed right now by a
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 1st, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Continuing care retirement communities modernization.
  • Continuing care retirement communities modernization.
  • Trade publications identify unlicensed communities as CCRCs.
  • Is an independent living community combined with a life alert system...
  • As more communities expand or open satellite campuses, CCRC...
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 883, which would protect physicians’ ability to prescribe off-label medications and treatments, framed by the author as a “Right to Treat” measure tied to COVID-19 care. Supporters, including physicians and patient-choice advocates, said the bill would safeguard the doctor-patient relationship and prevent interference by boards, pharmacies, or hospitals. Several witnesses described using hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, budesonide, antibiotics, steroids, and monoclonal antibodies during the pandemic, and said they faced complaints, board scrutiny, or pharmacy refusals for those prescriptions. The bill was left pending after public testimony closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 331, which would extend hospital price-transparency requirements to additional health care facilities such as freestanding ERs, urgent care and retail clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, outpatient clinics, and birthing centers. Proponents argued that broader disclosure of prices for shoppable services would help consumers compare costs and reduce surprise billing, while opponents from ambulatory surgery centers said the bill would impose costly compliance burdens on small providers and that insurers or the state already have much of the needed data. The bill was also left pending. Senate Bill 2422 would expunge Texas Medical Board records and impose reparations for disciplinary actions tied to COVID-era treatment decisions, including references to ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, budesonide, and masks. The author and supporters argued that doctors were unfairly targeted for trying to save patients and should be made whole; the Texas Medical Board representative said most pandemic complaints were dismissed, that actions generally involved broader issues such as privileges, documentation, or informed consent, and that no physician was disciplined solely for prescribing off-label COVID medications. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2207, which would loosen Texas Medical Board rules on physicians advertising themselves as board certified, especially by reducing barriers tied to maintenance of certification requirements. Supporters said the current rule is overly restrictive, inconsistent, and costly, and that it drives physicians out of practice; they also said Texas is one of only a few states with such a rule. Witnesses described hospitals using the rule against physicians and said the change would improve transparency and competition. The bill remained pending after testimony.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The community saw some of these elements supported by community partners.
  • The community was also clear about its advocacy for community-partnered re-entry.
  • The community was also clear about its advocacy for community-partnered re-entry.
  • The community was also clear about its advocacy for community-partnered re-entry.
  • for the community as well. for the community as well.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • And this is a proven program.
  • or within within the program to be within the program or within the program to be operational what what
  • And what this program does is equips law enforcement, school administrators, and brings the whole community
  • community leaders.
  • community leaders.
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Mar 31, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 36

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Item number four, Senate communications. Mr. Clerk, are there any Senate communications?
  • programs, and nutrition assistance.
  • programs, and nutrition assistance.
  • programs, and nutrition assistance.
  • Amari embodies the true spirit of aloha through her dedication to serving her community.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

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  • Graham County Co-op, Grand County Co-op, ED3, Whole Co-op Irrigation District, the Gila River Indian Community
  • Graham County Co-op, Grand County Co-op, ED3, Whole Co-op Irrigation District, the Gila River Indian Community
  • They put out policy statements for the recharge program for the most part.
  • And the idea of this one-mile safe harbor has been in place since the beginning of the recharge program
Summary: The Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water held a brief meeting and considered several water and energy measures. Senate Bill 1202, which would require the Arizona Department of Water Resources director to include additional information about each groundwater basin in the five-year water supply and demand assessment, was described as similar to a bill vetoed in a prior session. After a motion for a do pass recommendation, the committee approved it on a 6-3 vote with one absence. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1418, which limits county regulation of small modular nuclear reactors in certain circumstances, expands the definition of “plant” for siting purposes, and allows replacement of existing thermal units with SMRs without a new certificate of environmental compatibility in specified cases. Members noted that parts of the bill were similar to previously vetoed measures. The committee passed the bill 6-3 with one absence, with some members explaining their votes and one member saying they would support it for now but might reconsider on the floor. Senate Concurrent Memorial 1007 urged Congress to divest the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Electric System and fund a system study and improvements. Supporters said the system is old, unreliable, and difficult for the federal government to manage, and that local public power entities could do a better job if divestiture were authorized. The memorial passed unanimously, 9-0 with one absence. Finally, Senate Bill 1785, which would codify a one-mile area-of-impact safe harbor for certain recovered stored water wells unless a separate hydrologic study is submitted, received testimony from a water attorney and an ADWR representative describing it as a codification of long-standing department policy. The committee passed SB 1785 on a do pass recommendation by a 9-3 vote with one absence.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that program, there are ways for that particular program to also be encompassed in this.
  • We have that division also encompasses our Ag in the classroom program, the Farm to School program that
  • and then our smaller companies that make up our Just Made in Oklahoma program.
  • And as we look at, yes, I'm part of an urban community but also have rural parts in my urban community
  • Our city is looking at how we can feed our communities as well.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

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  • is currently administering the program. is currently administering the program.
  • programs to the form of egg parks. programs to the form of egg parks.
  • our communities.
  • our communities.
  • our communities.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It would establish a Texas Veterans Commission grant program for community-based mental health services
  • This program was created to support local communities because we recognize that no one understands veterans
  • Fuller can speak to the importance of this program.
  • crash course program in... ...and in peer support.
  • The VA spends $571 million on its veteran suicide program. Where does that money go?
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM-CPN, WAM Public Hearings 04-07-2026

Ways and Means

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  • Adopt DLNR's testimony amending page 5, lines 12 through 15 to ensure DLNR's collaboration with the community
Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Consumer Protection meeting was a decision-making session on a series of House bills, with no oral testimony taken. The committees first acted on HB 2583, recommending passage on amended, and HB 1591, recommending passage with amendments related to health care. They also recommended passage on amended for HB 1749 on cesspools and HB 2423 on biodiesel, with each recommendation adopted by the members present. The committees then considered a second agenda block that included HB 2080, HB 1520, HB 1576, HB 1711, HB 1785, HB 1802, HB 1838, HB 1842, HB 1853, HB 1976, HB 2104, HB 2218, HB 2246, HB 2270, HB 2289, HB 2361, HB 2551, and HB 2606. Most were recommended for passage unamended and adopted without objection. HB 1520 was deferred because the Senate bill had already crossed over. HB 1711 was amended to replace the option period established by the corporation with a period of up to 10 years. HB 2289 was amended to remove repeal of a ceiling and set a $1 million expenditure ceiling for the automated victim information and notification system special fund. Several members noted reservations on HB 1842, which involved transfer of the Westridge parcel near a rail station; concerns were raised about the property’s value, the long-term lease status, and whether the city would actually accept or pursue the transfer. HB 1853 was passed unamended, with the committee noting the Lions Association had suggestions that could be addressed later in conference. HB 2218 was passed unamended while adopting DLNR testimony to clarify collaboration with community groups in stewarding public lands and recreational areas. In each case, the stated recommendations were adopted, often with members voting no with reservation rather than in opposition.