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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

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  • Their brick and mortar presence is only in the state of Texas, but they operate in about 7 states.
  • that the program stay for the women of Oklahoma and not for the other states that you talked about.
  • have that foothold in the state.
  • One is to really align it with what we currently have in our state Medicaid program, which is the EPSTd
  • The programming is already in place.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 26th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

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  • This is a union state. It's not a right-to-work state.
  • This is a union state. This is a union state.
  • It's not a right-to-work state. It's not a right-to-work state.
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  • businesses um here in our state. businesses um here in our state.
Summary: The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown. The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

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  • Soldiers Assistance Program.
  • He said the State Soldiers Assistance Program would, in his view, be one of those funds that could be
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Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229
OK
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  • For final follow-up, so we're providing state dollars.
  • And there's no state agency overseeing these programs.
  • Is this something that is happening in other states?
  • But also, our lack of investments in our state hospitals.
  • Our The previous state superintendent of public instruction stated that he was going to eradicate all
TX
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  • Texas has implemented a range of state and local economic development programs to support businesses
  • public assistance.
  • As well as our state constitution and our state declaration of independence.
  • Workforce Development and Vocational Rehabilitation Service Program.
  • . all other TWC programs.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • This is because programs that primarily fund supportive housing units in the state, like housing support
  • program.
  • We hope that the state can assist with these shelters in terms of any involvement by county commissioners
  • In addition, we're asking for $2 million to expand the regional navigator programs throughout the state
  • But we need state support for more costly, intensive programs such as those offered at Avivo to really
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • training program approvals. training program approvals.
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  • operated treatment program a state operated treatment program within<00:08:35.039> 48<00:08:35.360
  • In addition, we're asking for $2 million to expand the regional navigator programs throughout the state
  • But we need the state support for more costly, intensive programs such as those offered at Avivo to really
TX
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  • Message that the state of Texas is listening.
  • For every family represented across this great state.
  • And will help to manage the individuals who are able to assist state agencies and local governments during
  • So we're not inflating the budget of one single state agency.
  • And once again, when we have great state resources with all our state agencies, our counties do a great
Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX
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  • The individuals who are able to assist state agencies and local governments during a disaster.
  • This amendment would only create a grant program. It would not appropriate state funding.
  • And once again, when we have great state resources with all our state agencies, our counties do a great
  • Changes made are to the accreditation program.
  • As you stated, this isn't, there's no new money here.
Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22
Summary: The House convened in special session with a gubernatorial proclamation adding subjects related to penalties for legislators who absent themselves, ivermectin access, and groundwater study authority. The chamber also handled routine motions, committee scheduling, and first-reading referrals before moving to the main floor calendar focused largely on disaster response and public safety legislation. The central theme throughout the day was the July 4 flooding and related tragedies, with repeated references to families of victims and the need for stronger preparedness and prevention measures. House Bill 1, on youth camp emergency plans and preparedness, was the most emotional and heavily amended measure. Members adopted changes requiring annual emergency plans for resident youth camps, staff training, parent notification, evacuation maps, floodplain-related disclosures, restrictions on sleeping quarters in flood-prone areas, and funding for enforcement. One proposed amendment to require air conditioning or heat in sleeping quarters failed, while another amendment on floodplain restrictions passed after debate over floodplain versus floodway language. HB 1 ultimately passed the House 136-1 on second reading and later 135-1 on final passage. Senate Bill 2 / House Bill 2 on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery also advanced after extensive discussion. The bill creates training for justices of the peace in mass-fatality events, establishes an emergency manager licensing system, sets local succession procedures, creates a statewide volunteer management system, authorizes drone interdiction in disaster zones, expands disaster loan eligibility, and adds review and planning provisions for certain infrastructure and weather-related issues. Members debated the scope of the training, drone impacts on press coverage, volunteer registration, and infrastructure-related amendments; some proposals were adopted and others tabled or withdrawn. SB 2 passed the House 130-4 on third reading and later 132-4 on final passage. The House also passed House Bill 3 creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program for emergency communications equipment, House Bill 20 addressing disaster-related scams and fraudulent charitable solicitations, House Bill 22 expanding allowable uses of the broadband infrastructure fund for emergency communications, and Senate Bill 5 providing supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, including funds for local warning systems and weather monitoring. Each of these bills passed overwhelmingly, with only one or a few dissenting votes, and members repeatedly emphasized the need to improve coordination, communications, funding, and fraud prevention in the wake of recent disasters.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Langston University serves Oklahoma in every corner of the state.
  • This is not just a regional institution; it is truly a state asset.
  • Leader, members, it's an honor to welcome into the state of...
  • Don has assisted how many people that have endured weather tragedies.
  • Yeah, originally we had an allocation of $1.8 billion to the state.
OK
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  • Students from High Plains Technology have two great programs up there: the WIN program and the LPm program
  • And there are 14 of those in our state.
  • cylinders coming into the state.
  • LP gas seemed to not be manned to do all the inspections across the state.
  • There are thousands of them across the state of Oklahoma.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships May 19th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • If you require assistance and register. or testifying, please contact the committee staff.
  • disabilities who have the faculties to make choices for themselves, but may need additional supportive assistance
  • agreement is involved in a criminal or civil proceeding, they are not allowed to have supportive assistance
  • and ethical implications of authorizing a supporter under a supportive decision-making agreement to assist
Bills: SB66
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations - Government Operations Division

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  • programming, but this one would be out of...
  • programming but this one would be out of ...language was towards in-state programming, but this one
  • I mean, you can get all of this programming. But they have plenty of reserves.
  • I think for their local programming, I still think they provide... ...need for Prairie Public.
  • I think, for their local programming, they still provide programming that nobody else really does.
Bills: SB2014
Summary: The Government Operations Division met to continue work on the remaining bill and related amendments. Joe Morse asked the committee to include a $219,000 general fund replacement for rent that would no longer be collected from Career and Technical Education after the 15th floor of the tower becomes legislative space under the Legislative Council’s jurisdiction. Members discussed that state law currently requires rent only from executive branch office space, not legislative or judicial space, and there was no objection to adding the request to the amendment package. The committee then revisited a set of amendments it had previously discussed, including whether to include funding for Prairie Public. Senator Dwyer argued against any Prairie Public funding, citing its reserves, endowment, and charitable gaming revenue, and said the state should prioritize other needs. Senator Irby supported a one-time infrastructure contribution as the state shares in related infrastructure costs. Senator Sickler said Prairie Public still provides unique local programming, but that a one-time infrastructure item would be a reasonable compromise rather than ongoing operating support. A motion was made and seconded to provide Prairie Public $850,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund for infrastructure needs. The roll call vote failed 3-2, with Senators Sickler and Irby voting aye, Senators Dwyer and Burkhard voting no, and Chairman Wanzek voting yes. After that vote, the committee indicated the amendment package was otherwise complete, though leadership had asked that final action on the bill be held for a little longer. The meeting adjourned with the understanding that more amendments could still be brought forward before the next meeting.
KY
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  • The state can do that through a hybrid program if you wanted to go that route, is my answer, and those
  • They may get access to temporary financial assistance through a different program or other services and
  • They may get access to temporary financial assistance through a different program or other services and
  • They may get access to temporary financial assistance through a different program or other services and
  • The program is designed in two parts. The first part is for all approved states.
Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board met for its third meeting and approved the July 30 minutes. The chair outlined a full agenda covering the state-based marketplace versus the federally facilitated marketplace, connectors and navigators, presumptive eligibility, eligibility/enrollment/redetermination, and a rural health transformation update. Commissioner Lisa Lee and Assistant Director David Barry presented first on Kentucky’s state-based exchange, Connect, explaining that it is an integrated eligibility and enrollment system for Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, child care, and qualified health plans. They reviewed Kentucky’s move from a state-based exchange to healthcare.gov in 2017 and back to a state-based marketplace in 2021, and said the system helps route applicants to the correct program and allows families to move more easily between Medicaid and exchange coverage as circumstances change. The presenters said the exchange is funded by carrier assessments on qualified health plans rather than general fund dollars, with costs allocated across programs based on use. They said Kentucky’s exchange fees are lower than the federal platform’s and that the state-based system provides local assistance through DCBS offices, connectors, and licensed agents in every county. Members asked about startup and operating costs, fee-setting, and whether any general fund dollars are used; the department said it would follow up with the CFO on fee details and said it was not aware of general fund support for exchange operations. Members also raised concerns about Medicaid eligibility verification and improper enrollment, while the department emphasized that the state system uses different questions than healthcare.gov and is designed to identify the correct coverage based on monthly Medicaid income and annual tax-credit income. The board also discussed enrollment trends, including a COVID-era spike during the public health emergency when disenrollments were largely paused, and current qualified health plan enrollment of more than 97,000 people on Connect. Commissioner Lee explained presumptive eligibility as temporary Medicaid coverage, noting it applies to pregnant women and hospital-based cases, with hospitals able to grant it and certain providers able to grant it to pregnant women. She said full eligibility is still determined within 30 days and that presumptive eligibility ends when full Medicaid eligibility is determined or at the end of the following month. The meeting then shifted to connectors, with representatives from Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Primary Care Association describing their statewide outreach network, local offices, and role helping residents apply for Medicaid, renew coverage, report changes, and navigate benefits; they said connectors do not determine eligibility but assist with applications, recertifications, and outreach events across the Commonwealth.
TX
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  • , support, and highlight the excellent work done by courts across the state.
  • The program seeks to recognize courts that meet standards of excellence.
  • We have 24 probate courts across the state.
  • And encourage them to join a program like this.
  • This bill saves staff time and state resources spent processing paper tax. All right.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Tourism Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Tourism

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  • And this, in essence, is going to diminish their ability to provide that level of revenue for the state
  • I have a serious concern about us losing revenue directly coming to the state, and especially since it's
  • That, we have to figure out how we are going to fill those holes here in the state.
  • The locals are taking control of the problem, if you will, with the assistance and help of the state
  • to fix... ...with the assistance and help of the state to fix this issue.
Bills: SB268, SB262, HB237, SB90