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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Rural Health Transformation Committee - Appropriations Division Jan 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And in the law, it limits certain entities to only be able to participate in those cooperative purchasing
- So what we want to do is say any entity that's receiving funds from this could benefit from a cooperative
- So it's not like you're just putting the name in there and you've never prequalified the entities within
- Because that gave the public and a lot of the health care entities the opportunity to give you their
- state to buy 50 ambulances in bulk, hopefully discounted a wee bit, and then transfer those to each entity
Summary:
The Appropriations Division met in a work session on the draft Rural Health Transformation appropriations bill, 25.1392.01000, with no public testimony taken. Legislative Council and the Department of Health and Human Services walked through the bill, which would appropriate about $397.8 million in federal grant funds over two federal fiscal years, provide transfer authority, allow certain federal funds to be used for salaries and wages without counting against existing transfer limits, and authorize OMB to adjust other agencies’ spending authority if they receive grant awards through HHS. The bill also includes several temporary statutory exemptions to help implement the program, plus recipient acknowledgement/reporting requirements, periodic reports to Legislative Management, and an immediate effective date upon filing.
Committee discussion focused heavily on how the federal rural health transformation money can be used and administered. Department officials explained that CMS will review projects for allowability and sustainability, that the state has flexibility to move funds among categories, and that the grant is limited to 10% administrative costs. Members asked about whether the funding could support renovations, equipment, ambulances, bulk purchasing, food distribution, and other rural health ideas, and were told many details will depend on CMS approval and the eventual applications. Questions also addressed cash flow, timing of obligations and reimbursements, FTE funding, and whether grant recipients should be told the program will not continue beyond the federal period; officials said the language is meant to prevent expectations of automatic continuation, not to bar future legislative action.
The committee also discussed the bill’s use of a two-year appropriation amount, with staff explaining that the state must appropriate enough authority to cover the federal grant cycle and that unused authority would lapse if the full amount is not received or spent. Members raised concerns about whether the bill’s language could limit creativity or future program design, but department officials and several members emphasized the need for flexibility because CMS may reject overly specific directives. After discussion, the committee voted to recommend the bill draft to the full committee; the motion carried on a roll call vote, and the chair said the full Joint Appropriations Committee would take up the bill at the special session next week.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to park it in a marketing entity. Dallas has our convention visitors bureau.
- The CVB is a quasi-governmental entity, essentially, and there's oversight from the city of Dallas on
- House Bill 1998 allows local governmental entities greater flexibility and efficiency in their procurement
- bidding process when you already know what the cheapest options are, limits the ability for local entities
- It's given to, you know, the housing entity, right?
Bills:
HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lawmakers hear proposed creation of $10 million loan program for affordable housing, HF2148 3/25/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, I think the whole point of this is like the local entity is coming back in.
- The local entity is stepping up and providing that type of housing that the community members are saying
- Um, again, this is just a step in a direction to allow our local entities to have a better say in what
- </c><00:14:59.360><c> to</c><00:14:59.600><c> have</c><00:14:59.680><c> a</c> allow our local entities
- to have a allow our local entities to have a better<00:15:00.079><c> say</c><00:15:00.399><c> in</c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transportation panel hears bill to fund expanded commercial truck driver training assistance 3/10/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- think it's an inefficient waste of money, or inefficient use of money, when we're giving private entities
- , you know, skimming off the top of the taxpayers to give to private entities.
- think it's an inefficient waste of money, or inefficient use of money, when we're giving private entities
- , you know, skimming off the top of the taxpayers to give to private entities.
- , you know, skimming off the top of the taxpayers to give to private entities.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill would make any private entity that contracts with U.S.
- It makes any private entity that contracts with ICE ineligible for state-funded grants and loans.
- It makes any private entity that contracts with ICE ineligible for state-funded grants and loans.
- No entity who benefits from the dehumanization of immigrants should be eligible for any state funds,
- No entity who benefits from the dehumanization of immigrants should be eligible for any state funds,
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda May 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- bells toured the country on the backs of flatbed Ford trucks, which is so ironic that that's the entity
- that has On the backs of flatbed Ford trucks, which is so ironic that that's the entity that has donated
- So if you know of any entities we should be reaching out to or have any suggestions, we’re definitely
- So if you know of any entities we should be reaching out to or have any suggestions, we’re definitely
- So if you know of any entities we should be reaching out to or have any suggestions, we’re definitely
Summary:
The America 250 in Idaho Advisory Council met to review progress on statewide America 250 celebrations and preparations for July 4th events. Members approved the May 11, 2026 minutes and received a financial update showing about $54,967.53 currently available to spend, roughly $474,000 in total expenditures to date, and about $17,500 left to disperse in grants. Treasurer Ellsworth reported strong fundraising and broad participation, including 1,900 volunteer ambassadors and co-branding by cities, counties, businesses, schools, and veterans groups across the state.
The council heard updates on numerous commemorative activities, including Liberty Bell-related programming, the Liberty Grove tree-planting effort, the “acts of service” challenge, and local events and exhibits around Idaho. Jesse Barcroft outlined the July 4th Capitol celebration, which will combine a pancake breakfast, parade, flyover, booths, concerts, and Capitol tours, with Josh Ritter as headliner and several food vendors and community booths confirmed. Questions focused on booth participation and ensuring performers’ messaging aligns with the America 250 theme.
Additional reports highlighted statewide and national partner efforts. Hannah Lori Hine described federal America 250 programs such as the “Our American Story” oral history trailer in Boise, the “America’s Block Party” listing for Idaho events, the Freedom Truck visit June 7-10, the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., and student contests including the American Heroes art contest and 1776 Presidential Award. Stephen Hatcher of the Idaho Commission on the Arts previewed Cowgirl Congress in the Wood River Valley and the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo, both tied to traditional arts and cultural heritage. Idaho Public Television also reported on America 250 programming, including educational materials, statewide event coverage, and an upcoming hour-long special on how Idahoans are celebrating the semiquincentennial. The committee agreed to meet again on June 10 and then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- the counselor or the doctor, is my child wanting to transition something going on here, the covered entity
- Number two, if the child requests, keyword is requests, a covered entity to facilitate a transition,
- The Attorney General may seek a penalty of up to $100,000 against a covered entity.
- The covered entity means a primary or secondary educational institution, a child care provider, or a
- And so on page two, lines six through nine, a covered entity shall notify a minor student's parents within
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received messages from the Governor and Senate. The Governor reported signing House Bill 624, while the Senate transmitted enrolled Senate Bill 1332 for the Speaker’s signature, sent Senate Bill 1361 to the First Reading Calendar, returned several House bills for enrollment, and reported House Bill 610 had failed in the Senate. Committee reports moved multiple bills forward, including appropriations measures and policy bills on elections, youth service organizations, agriculture, health and welfare, revenue and taxation, and general government. House Joint Memorial 19, calling for elimination of the U.S. Department of Education, was referred for printing. Several new appropriation and policy bills were introduced and referred, including House Bills 866 through 874 and Senate Bill 1361.
The main floor debate centered on House Bill 822, a parental-notification bill concerning minors’ requests related to social or medical transition in schools, child care, and health care settings. Supporters argued it protects parental rights and prevents schools or providers from withholding important information from parents, while opponents said the bill’s definitions were vague, its notification standard was unclear, and the potential penalties—up to $100,000—would chill teachers, coaches, child care workers, and medical providers. Concerns were also raised about committee procedure and the burden on professionals, while supporters responded that the bill only applies when a minor requests help facilitating a transition and that existing processes would prevent the hypothetical problems raised.
House Bill 822 passed the House on a 59-9 vote, with two abstentions and two excused, and was sent to the Senate. After passage, the House suspended Rule 27 by a 57-11 vote to prevent a minority report on the bill from being printed in the journal, prompting objections from minority members about procedural fairness. The House then held remaining third-reading bills one legislative day, made announcements, and adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on March 12, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- the counselor or the doctor, is my child wanting to transition something going on here, the covered entity
- Number two, if the child requests, keyword is requests, a covered entity to facilitate a transition,
- The Attorney General may seek a penalty of up to $100,000 against a covered entity.
- The covered entity means a primary or secondary educational institution, a child care provider, or a
- And so on page two, lines six through nine, a covered entity shall notify a minor student's parents within
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And in the budget we do have a line item for the STEM consortium, and that's those three entities there
- ><00:16:58.959><c> three</c> consortium and that's those three consortium and that's those three entities
- 00.160><c> we</c><00:17:00.320><c> really</c><00:17:00.560><c> focus</c><00:17:00.800><c> more</c> entities
- So we really focus more entities there.
- >> That's right. >> Are there any other entities that do something similar that we're not including in
Keywords:
HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- program where a series of workers' compensation policies are combined and issued to two or more legal entities
- written notification that they have obtained such a policy and provide a copy of that policy to all entities
- which it directly contracts to provide construction or improvement services, and it requires that the entity
- written notification that they have obtained such a policy and provide a copy of that policy to all entities
- which it directly contracts to provide construction or improvement services, and it requires that the entity
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a challenge when trying to pull in data from entities that are not as explicitly running federal
- or state safety net programs, such as education and employment entities.
- Data from multiple state entities, as well as Medi-Cal managed care plans, is being used to drive and
- We remain dedicated to continue coordinating with DDS and DOR, as well as with other state entities within
- Research and Expansion Act, which would direct CDSS to contract with a qualified research entity to produce
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 163 by Cortez relating to the possession and administration of. by certain entities.
- higher education, HB 182 by Meza relating to arrest breaks for employees of certain governmental entity
- Miller relating to the purchase or acquisition of a title of real property by certain foreign entities
- by Rosenthal relating to contracting with companies that boycott or discriminate against certain entities
- the Attorney General to require by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana Transportation Authority Mar 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- legislature made a finding when they enacted the statutes related to LTA that contracting with private entities
- So it says the authority shall consider the following factors to determine if a private entity proposal
- One, there is a public need for a transportation facility of the type that the private entity proposes
- Approval by the authority shall be subject to the private entity entering into a comprehensive agreement
Summary:
The Louisiana Transportation Authority met on March 26 and approved the minutes from its prior meeting before taking up the Cameron Ferry privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services. Staff from DOTD explained the ferry’s current operational problems, including an aging 1964 vessel, reliability issues, maintenance and dry-docking needs, staffing challenges, and the lack of a spare vessel or backup terminal pair. They reviewed the procurement process, noting that after an unsolicited proposal from Labmar, LTA required a competitive solicitation, received only Labmar’s updated proposal, and then selected Labmar as the preferred proposer. Local input was also described: the Cameron Parish Police Jury issued a no-objection letter and the Cameron Port Harbor and Terminal District gave written support, while no public comments were received at prior public comment opportunities.
The board first voted that the privatization proposal serves a public purpose, based on statutory factors such as public need, compatibility with transportation plans, reasonable cost, and improved efficiency. It then voted to approve the proposal contingent on execution of a comprehensive agreement, with members emphasizing that the final contract terms would still need to be negotiated. Discussion highlighted that Labmar currently operates New Orleans ferry routes with high uptime, and that the Cameron crossing is important for local travel, emergency response, evacuation, industry, and tourism. Members also stressed the need to respect and retain current DOTD staff as the transition is negotiated.
Staff outlined next steps: negotiations are expected to continue through spring and early summer 2026, with a transition period over the summer and possible full Labmar operations in late summer if an agreement and funding are secured. Two new hybrid ferry vessels are under construction and expected in May and August 2026, temporary dock space and site improvements are underway, and training will include Labmar personnel. A feasibility study for terminal expansion found that adding and improving landing slips could cost roughly $30 million to $50 million, but current funding is insufficient; members asked for a phased, multi-year plan and budget breakdown for future consideration. The meeting ended with adjournment.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana Transportation Authority Mar 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- legislature made a finding when they enacted the statutes related to LTA that contracting with private entities
- So it says the authority shall consider the following factors to determine if a private entity proposal
- One, there is a public need for a transportation facility of the type that the private entity proposes
- Approval by the authority shall be subject to the private entity entering into a comprehensive agreement
Summary:
The Louisiana Transportation Authority met on March 26 with a quorum present and approved the September 10, 2025 minutes. The main item was the Cameron Ferry privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services. Staff explained the ferry’s current operational problems, including reliability issues with the aging Cameron No. 2 vessel, limited backup capacity, and staffing challenges. They also reviewed the competitive solicitation process that followed Labmar’s unsolicited proposal, noting that Labmar was the only proposer and that local entities, including the Cameron Parish Police Jury and Cameron Port Harbor and Terminal District, had no objection to the concept.
Staff and counsel outlined the statutory public-purpose factors the board had to consider and described the scope of a potential agreement, which would cover vessel operations, maintenance, facilities, communications, dry docking, and emergency response. Board members praised DOTD staff and the Cameron ferry workers for their long service and emphasized the need for more reliable service and better contingency planning. Senator Abraham asked procedural questions about the unsolicited proposal and the solicitation process. The board first voted that the privatization proposal would serve a public purpose, then voted to approve the proposal contingent on execution of a comprehensive agreement; both motions passed without objection.
The meeting also covered next steps. DOTD said negotiations would continue through spring and early summer, with a possible transition to Labmar in late summer 2026 if an agreement and funding are secured. Staff reported that two new hybrid ferries, the Holly Beach and the Cameron, are expected in May and August 2026, and that temporary docking and site improvements are underway. A feasibility study for terminal expansion estimated costs between $30 million and $50 million, with permitting and design likely taking at least a year and a half to two years. Members discussed the need for a multi-year funding plan, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Feb 24th, 2026
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- implementation of the program, excuse me, not so much as a revenue-generating mechanism for the governmental entity
- So in reading the bill, I know that government entities never take advantage of a situation to fund themselves
- frustrated at their government that is entering into business agreements with their tax dollars, with entities
- frustrated at their government that is entering into business agreements with their tax dollars, with entities
Keywords:
zoning, municipal compensation, property rights, financial impact, reversion ordinance, solid waste management, municipal authority, regulatory fees, waste reduction, environmental impact, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants, racially restrictive covenants, housing discrimination, Fair Housing Act, plats, subdivision plats, residential additions, county clerk, municipal ordinance
Summary:
The Senate Local and County Government Committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with municipal authority, land use, waste management, and transparency. Senate Bill 2106, by Senator Brooks, would require municipalities that use a reversion ordinance to change zoning back to a prior designation to compensate landowners for any loss in property value; it passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1471, by Senator Boren, as amended, would allow cities and towns to impose narrowly tailored fees related to solid waste and packaging impacts, with revenue limited to waste collection, recycling, cleanup, education, and related contamination-reduction efforts; members discussed microplastics, bag fees, and concerns about scope and oversight, and the bill passed 6-2. Senator Nysha and the chair spoke in support of the measure as a conservation and landfill-reduction tool.
Senate Bill 2139, by Senator Hicks, was presented as a cleanup bill directing county clerks to remove discriminatory language from recorded plats, including digital records, after an ordinance amending a plat is adopted and recorded. The committee adopted a committee substitute, struck title, and advanced the bill 8-0. Senate Bill 2154, by Senator Reinhardt, would require lien holders to be notified before foreclosure proceedings begin when a municipal lien is filed; Senator Nice asked whether the notice period could be defined as 10 business days, and the author agreed to discuss that with stakeholders. That bill also passed 8-0.
Finally, Senate Bill 1619, by Senator Hamilton, was broadened from an original focus on data centers to a general transparency measure for municipal and county governments. It would prohibit officials from using nondisclosure agreements to conceal how public tax dollars are spent, while still protecting proprietary business information. Members discussed constituent concerns about secretive economic development deals, and the bill passed 8-0. The committee then concluded its business and adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- say, “This is the person we want to hire,” and, with the approval of city council, like any other entity
- Department or the police department, we don't know those specific nuances of those jobs and those entities
- professional background in fire or police, but yet there's still a cognizant authority over those entities
- professional background in fire or police, but yet there's still a cognizant authority over those entities
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This here is specific to the tribal entities, pueblos, and nations that have to go through the Indian
- Yes, Madam Chair, we made suggestions for who should serve on the task force, looking first at entities
- So that's why numerous entities were included in those categories. Thank you. Thank you.
- And one final note is that I see in our analysis report there's actually a list of possible entities
Summary:
The committee first heard House Memorial 64, which urges the Indian Affairs Department to quickly fill open positions and build technical assistance capacity to help tribes, pueblos, and nations use capital outlay funds effectively, especially in light of changes made by House Bill 247. The sponsor and several members discussed concerns that the new capital outlay rules could cause tribal projects to lose funding and be forced into a competitive tribal infrastructure process. After brief discussion and no public opposition, the committee voted do pass.
The committee then heard House Memorial 65, which asks the Department of Health and the Department of Public Safety to convene a task force and study firearm safety and gun violence as a public health issue, with recommendations to reduce firearm deaths in New Mexico. Supportive testimony emphasized gun violence, school shootings, suicide, rural impacts, and the value of data-driven prevention; several members also raised concerns about including gun safety trainers, rural and tribal voices, and clarifying some language in the memorial. The sponsor said the task force would meet monthly and report by September 15. After debate, the committee approved the memorial on a 4-3 vote.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- But I think a couple of clarifications as I read this bill... ...this applies to any entity that is subject
- So all those public entities.
- I just went back to Title 74, which this is written into the definitions of governmental entity means
- So it is going to only apply to those entities. Thank you, Representative Price.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Madison County Legislation Committee Feb 12th, 2026
Madison County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> If that's a separate issue, I think that just makes sure all the wastewater entities in Madison
- just makes sure all the wastewater just makes sure all the wastewater entities<00:10:22.959><c> in</c
- </c> entities in Madison County are included. entities in Madison County are included.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- HAVE THE CONTROL OF THESE KNOWN WATERWAYS, DRAINAGE POINT STORM WATER INFRASTRUCTURE WOULD BE THE ENTITY
- Harrell: AS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CREATES THE STANDARDIZED FORM THE LOCAL ENTITY IS REQUIRED
- THERE'S A FISCAL ANYTIME YOU'RE DOING SOMETHING OF THIS NATURE THERE'S A FISCAL AND PRESUMABLY THE ENTITY
- IT MAY APPEAR THAT IF YOU HAD THREE ENTITIES OWNING ONE PARCEL AND ONLY ONE PERSON WOULD BE AUTHORIZED