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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/09/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- education teacher cannot submit a claim, and that will be rejected by, of course, Henry Lipman over at HHS
- Henry Lipman course that be rejected by Henry Lipman over<01:19:29.320>
at <01:19:29.400>HHS - it<01:19:30.240>
wouldn't <01:19:30.480>be <01:19:30.560>approved over at HHS - , but it wouldn't be approved over at HHS, but it wouldn't be approved at<01:19:31.000>
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Summary:
The committee took up HB 1563, a special education aid formula bill, after a brief recess. Members reviewed a replace-all amendment that would keep the current reimbursement lag structure but make the bill effective July 1, 2028, with districts beginning to collect the new data in the next biennium. The amendment changes the reimbursement tiers from a dollar-based system to one tied to average per-pupil spending: districts would pay 100% below 2.5 times average per-pupil spending, 85% from 2.5 to 3.5 times, 20% from 3.5 to 10 times, and 10% above 10 times, with the state covering the remainder. Speakers emphasized that the bill is intended as an incremental step to gather better data before any larger expansion of state participation.
A major new section would create a risk-based monitoring program for reimbursement claims. Instead of reviewing every claim individually, the department would review at least 20% of districts each year so every district is reviewed at least once every five years, with additional random or targeted reviews based on risk indicators, anomalies, prior findings, or other department criteria. Members discussed whether the audit sample should be district-based or student-based, and whether the bill should more specifically define the type of audit and the meaning of “other” criteria. Department witnesses said the current process already involves confidential information and that the new approach would not worsen privacy concerns; they also said the department would follow federal and state privacy laws and adopt rules to implement the process.
Several members supported the bill as a practical first step to improve data collection and eventually expand aid, noting that districts currently do not track lower-cost special education students well. Others raised concerns about the lack of a fiscal note, possible local costs, and whether the new monitoring language gives the department too much discretion. The discussion ended with no vote taken in the excerpt, and members indicated they may need more time to review the final amendment before proceeding.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (09/26/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- the prior version of House Bill 2 moved the New Hampshire Healthcare Workplace Safety Commission from HHS
- Safety Hampshire Healthcare Workplace Safety Commission<00:47:51.359>
from <00:47:51.839>HHS - <00:47:52.560>
to <00:47:52.800>the <00:47:52.960>Labor Commission from HHS - to the Labor Commission from HHS to the Labor Department.<00:47:54.319>
And <00:47:54.640>one
Summary:
The committee first approved the draft minutes of its May 16, 2025 meeting, with one correction removing Representative Dry from the attendance list because she was present as a guest rather than an appointed member. The committee then received a Department of Health and Human Services update from Commissioner Lori Weaver, who focused on the rural health transformation grant process. She said the department has been gathering stakeholder input since July, issued a request for information on September 22, and is working toward an end-of-October draft and a November 3 deadline, with a grant writer request expected to go before Governor and Council at no cost to the state.
The bulk of the meeting centered on federal changes affecting SNAP and Medicaid. Karen Heert explained that the federal law changes commonly referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill” or HR1 will affect SNAP eligibility and state costs, including a shift in administrative cost sharing from 50/50 to 75/25 beginning in October 2026 and a possible state share of benefits if New Hampshire’s error rate is too high. She said the program affects about 43,000 households, that New Hampshire’s federal fiscal year 2024 error rate was 7.57% versus a national rate of 10.93%, and that the state must get below 6% to avoid liability. She also said DHS is preparing remediation steps, auditing cases, and seeking technology and staffing support, including a grant for automation and training.
Henry Litman then described Medicaid changes under HB2 and the new federal law. He said New Hampshire returned to pre-pandemic eligibility verification rules on July 1, including a 10% income compatibility standard and reduced ex parte renewals, which has increased manual work and contributed to a drop in enrollment from about 185,000 in late June to about 178,000 in early September. He also reviewed new child premiums, pharmacy copays, Granite Advantage premiums, and possible Medicaid work requirements, noting that DHS is working with CMS on implementation details and may use a state plan option rather than an 1115 waiver because it would be less expensive and faster. Members asked several questions about the SNAP error-rate rules, the distinction between administrative and client errors, the effect of unpaid copays, and the timing and legal risk of the Medicaid work requirement; no votes were taken on those policy issues.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We will not be adopting the amendment to SF 2250, um, to ensure that there's no overlap with the HHS
- no<00:04:20.560>
overlap <00:04:21.280>with <00:04:21.600>the <00:04:21.840>HHS - <00:04:23.680>
So, <00:04:24.080>Miss no overlap with the HHS budget. - So, Miss no overlap with the HHS budget.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS-AEN, HHS-HOU, HHS Public Hearings 03-12-2025
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much, and we are adjourned for HHS-AEN. reservations reservations for Senator reservations
- So for HHS-HOU HB 431... HHS-HOU HB 431.
- Okay, HHS same recommendation. Chair votes aye. Any reservations? Any no's?
Summary:
The joint hearing covered several bills focused on environmental protection and wastewater management. HB 26 HD 2, relating to environmental protection, drew support from the Department of Health, Reworld, and Energy Justice Network. Supporters said it would preserve existing standards for waste-to-energy facilities, including H-Power, even if federal EPA rules are weakened, while Energy Justice Network urged the state to go further and require stronger pollution controls on older burners at the plant.
HB 734 and HB 735, both relating to wastewater systems, received broad support from state agencies, county representatives, realtors, environmental groups, and others. Testimony emphasized reducing the cost of cesspool upgrades, updating rules, and improving coordination between the Department of Health, counties, and the University of Hawaiʻi. Members raised concerns about whether some areas, such as Ewa, should be treated differently if they are not near aquifers or the ocean, but the department said the existing prioritization process already considered statewide conditions and that cesspools generally still affect water resources. On HB 735, the committee discussed the current bedroom-based limits for individual wastewater systems and whether the bill would allow more flexibility for housing configurations, with the department explaining the limits are tied to density and system capacity.
HB 879, relating to cesspool conversions, was also supported by the Department of Health, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and several advocacy groups. Testimony said the bill would help low- and moderate-income homeowners in priority areas by increasing grant assistance for cesspool upgrades, but the Department of Health noted it would need three full-time positions to administer the program. Members asked for clarification on the grant amount and staffing costs, and the department indicated the grant cap should remain at $20,000 unless changed. HB 918, relating to labeling of non-flushable wipes, drew support from wastewater and industry groups, including the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, which said similar laws have passed in other states and that the bill reflects cooperation between manufacturers and wastewater officials. The Department of Health and county officials supported the concept but said enforcement and outreach would require additional staff, and senators questioned whether the state could effectively enforce the labeling requirement without a national standard.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/04/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, welcome to the HHS committee, and um, Senate File 164.
- situation that had occurred in his family, and as most of you know, I don't often appear before the HHS
- situation that had occurred in his family, and as most of you know, I don't often appear before the HHS
- Senator Ma, welcome to the Minnesota HHS Committee, and please state your name for the record and begin
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/21/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we'll hear from the HHS afterwards.
- And then we'll hear from the HHS afterwards.
- um, the rule making authority for HHS. um, the rule making authority for HHS.
- <03:01:11.120>
Um a potential new position at the HHS. - Um a potential new position at the HHS.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, I have a question to HHS.
- So, I think there was some discussion yesterday of HHS potentially providing alternative language.
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of there was some discussion yesterday of there was some discussion yesterday of HHS - uh potentially providing alternative HHS uh potentially providing alternative language.<01:04:35.359
- <03:30:06.000>
uh shortfall, the commissioner of HHS uh shortfall, the commissioner of HHS
Summary:
The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes.
Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion.
The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- We've worked very closely with HHS as they planned the hospital. We actually had to transfer land.
- land through Sharp's, uh, uh, Chancellor Sharp's leadership from the Texas A&M University system to HHS
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, they have severe amounts of insurance to do that, and so HHS really does not regulate them
- incidents where mosquitoes need to be controlled, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of HHS
- that<03:33:21.520>
and <03:33:21.840>and <03:33:22.319>so <03:33:22.880>HHS - of insurance to do that and and so HHS of insurance to do that and and so HHS really<03:33:24.160
- sort of get together department of HHS sort of get together and<03:33:54.080>
do <03:33:54.239
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- that this legislative body actually changed the entire flow of the funding, creating an agency under HHS
Keywords:
Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Liz Lee Press Conference 3/18/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Between past mismanagement of the HHS board, the collapse of UCare, and the Medicaid cuts and work requirements
Summary:
The meeting was a press-style discussion in support of House File 4343, which would end Minnesota’s sales tax exemption for digital advertising services and physical advertising space such as billboards. Supporters said the bill would raise more than $300 million in revenue and allow the state sales tax rate to be reduced, while also modernizing the tax code to reflect a digital, service-based economy. Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota argued the current sales tax base is outdated, too narrow, and unfairly shifts burden onto Minnesota businesses, workers, and property taxpayers.
Representative Lislegard said the bill would help fund schools, health care, infrastructure, child care, and local government, and framed it as a response to structural budget gaps and rising property taxes. She said large corporations are not paying their fair share and that the state should cut exemptions rather than reduce public services. Several speakers from labor, education, health care, and the arts backed the proposal, including a working parent who cited high child care costs, an AFSCME representative from Hennepin County Medical Center who said the revenue is needed to support the safety-net hospital, a musician who said streaming and ad-driven platforms profit from artists’ labor, and an educator who criticized social media companies’ impact on youth.
The speakers repeatedly argued that major tech and advertising companies such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, TikTok, and Spotify should contribute more to public services, while ordinary Minnesotans already pay too much. Representative White closed by acknowledging the bill faces a difficult path but said supporters would keep fighting for it. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the portion provided, and the event ended with one question from the audience.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hays, were you asking that as a HHS member or the vice chair of appropriations?
Bills:
SB1421, SB1427, SB1484, SB1503, SB1553, SB1557, SB1564, SB1566, SB1567, SB1591, SB1642, SB1794, SB1837, SB2044
Keywords:
mental health, nonphysical intervention, training, youth care, conflict resolution, staff training, pediatric screenings, type 1 diabetes, health care providers, parental consent, reimbursement, state funding, public health, medicolegal investigation, medical examiner, coroner, sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS, sudden unexpected infant death, SUID
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- talked about the students which are qualifying for some Medicaid support and how do we interact with HHS
- talked about the students which are qualifying for some Medicaid support and how do we interact with HHS
- talked about the students which are qualifying for some Medicaid support and how do we interact with HHS
- talked about the students which are qualifying for some Medicaid support and how do we interact with HHS
- With HHS we've discussed that with Henry Lipman on a number of occasions.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that for people who have sat in on many of the priority admissions task force hearings or in health or HHS
- that for people who have sat in on many of the priority admissions task force hearings or in health or HHS
- that for people who have sat in on many of the priority admissions task force hearings or in health or HHS
- that for people who have sat in on many of the priority admissions task force hearings or in health or HHS
- that for people who have sat in on many of the priority admissions task force hearings or in health or HHS
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/17/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The commission was moved from HHS to the Department of Labor in the last version of House Bill 2, and
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to Uh the commission was moved from HHS to Uh the commission was moved from - HHS to the<01:35:59.280>
Department <01:35:59.600>of <01:35:59.760>Labor <01:36: - I mean, HHS has been providing some administrative support, and we've been sort of making it work.
- I mean, HHS has been providing some administrative support, and we've been sort of making it work.
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 254, which Senator David Roford described as a technical correction to controlled substance inventory law for pharmacies. He said the bill would remove outdated language requiring inventories to be done in an odd-numbered year, while keeping the existing requirement that pharmacies conduct a full controlled substance inventory every two years in line with federal law. Members asked several clarifying questions about whether the requirement is pharmacy-by-pharmacy, whether new pharmacies would be affected, and whether the change would alter scope or compliance; the sponsor and a representative of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association said it would not, and that it mainly provides clarity for pharmacies and inspectors. The public hearing on SB 254 was then closed, and the committee also heard support from a representative of the pharmacist community, who said the association supports the bill.
The committee then discussed a non-germane amendment to SB 254 dealing with FBI background checks for educational surrogate parents under the Department of Education. Representative Leyon explained that the amendment was requested by the Department of Education after the FBI rejected prior statutory language, and that the goal was to allow people serving as educational surrogate parents to complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks so they can perform their duties. Department of Education and Department of Safety staff testified that the amendment mirrors language that has worked in other education-related background check statutes, including provisions with specific disqualifying offenses tied to child safety, and that the FBI requires precise statutory language and direct transmission of records through the Department of Safety. Members questioned why the FBI’s approval was needed, whether individuals could simply provide their own records, and whether changing federal leadership could require future changes; witnesses said the state needs both state and national records, that records must come directly from the FBI through the Department of Safety, and that the language is intended to satisfy current federal requirements.
During the discussion, some members expressed skepticism about the need for the amendment and about placing it on a bill about controlled substance inventories, but no vote was taken during the portion of the transcript provided. The committee also briefly discussed a separate bill on physician assistants/physician associates, with members noting that the proposed name change would not alter scope of practice and that some outside groups had raised concerns about transparency, but that discussion was interrupted and not concluded in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Last week, I believe it was, when you were in front of HHS, um, I'd asked the question and I'm just going
- Last week, I believe it was, when you were in front of HHS, um, I'd asked the question and I'm just going
- Last week, I believe it was, when you were in front of HHS, um, I'd asked the question and I'm just going
- Last week, I believe it was, when you were in front of HHS, um, I'd asked the question and I'm just going
- Last week, I believe it was, when you were in front of HHS, um, I'd asked the question and I'm just going
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- She said HHS reviews whether an entity is appropriate to hold a license and issues the license, and that
- through the DOGE data that was released earlier this year, that I think is the largest open-source HHS
- And a week later, the Trump administration acted and launched a tip line under HHS, a public portal where
- There's over 3,000 HHS-related regulations in the TAC, as you guys all know.
- Will the September 2025 guideline changes and the work of SB 1388 allow HHS to investigate or prevent
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- money for this fiscal year to help stop an emergency in the nursing home sector, as well as direct the HHS
- The fiscal committee at one of our recent meetings transferred $2 million within HHS to nursing homes
- The fiscal committee at one of our recent meetings transferred $2 million within HHS to nursing homes
- The fiscal committee at one of our recent meetings transferred $2 million within HHS to nursing homes
- Seeing no questions from the senators, thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> HHS, come on up.