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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- PROVIDERS, THE ROLE OF EACH PARTY AND RELATIONSHIP PROGRAM COSTS AND BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY THE
- LET ME BREAK THAT DOWN, WE WANT TO HAVE MORE TRANSPARENCY WRITTEN WITH GREAT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
- I AM OPEN FOR THEM TO HAVE OVERSIGHT SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THESE PROGRAMS
- I PLAN TO USE THE FOSTER DEPENDENCE HOUSING VOUCHER A FEDERAL PROGRAM ACCESSIBLE TO FLORIDA, HOWEVER
- SUPPORTING THE FOSTER YOUTH TO INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM MANDATING COLLABORATION WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Confronting Fraud, Waste and Abuse Jan 27th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think, you know, there are a lot of really great programs out there—programs that have really good
- If you look at some of the recent cases, the autism centers, those are legitimately good programs that
- And when people take advantage of those programs and those dollars, it's not just the fact that we've
- really great programs out there programs<00:02:56.720><c> that</c><00:02:56.879><c> have</c><00:02:57.120
- ><c> really</c><00:02:57.319><c> good</c> programs that have really good programs that have really good
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/14/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:47:00.560><c> program.
- </c> state level as the program coordinator. state level as the program coordinator.
- So the certification program is already there. It's a federal program. It's already adopted.
- </c> certification program is already there. certification program is already there.
- So the this carbon program.
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 04/20/2026
Housing, Construction, and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And I wouldn't, not to dispute that, but just for full clarity, there are existing programs that are
- And I wouldn't, not to dispute with that, but just for full clarity, there are existing program that
- We have various programs that benefit people based on the kind of work they do in our communities.
- We have various programs that benefit people based on the kind of work they do in our communities.
- So you do have to qualify for the SONYMA existing program.
Summary:
The Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee met in Albany and considered a series of housing and homeownership bills. Early actions included reporting S.852 (Homebuyer Renovation Property Tax Exemption Act) to Finance, S.955 on smart access systems to Internet and Technology, and S.7933A on registrations of residential mortgages in default. The committee also advanced S.8675, the CAREforce First-Time Homebuyers Act, after a lengthy discussion about whether the bill inappropriately targets a specific workforce; supporters said it addresses a documented shortage of human services workers and includes existing SONYMA income eligibility, while opponents raised concerns about favoring one occupation over others. The bill was reported with some members in the negative and others voting to advance without recommendation.
Members then reported S.9650, which would prohibit landlords from including incorrect rent decontrol information in certain leases and standardize notices for Affordable New York Housing Program units, and S.9679, which would codify the Block-by-Block Home Ownership Program in state law. Both had prior Senate history and drew some negative or AWR votes. The committee also discussed and advanced S.9742, which would allow residential units in multiple dwellings to omit openable windows if they meet ASHRAE ventilation standards; supporters said the change is needed to facilitate office-to-residential conversions, while members raised questions about maintenance, egress, and the bill’s limited application to localities under the multiple dwelling law.
Finally, the committee reported S.989, establishing the vacant rental improvement program, after noting it had previously passed the Senate and was being reintroduced. Throughout the meeting, several bills were described as reintroductions or prior Senate measures, and multiple motions were made to report bills either to Finance, the floor, or another committee, with several members voting in the negative or to advance without recommendation on selected measures.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Social Services - 01/20/2026
Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- , which is basically a Section 8-style rental assistance program funded by New York State.
- Checks and balances are vital to make sure that the money that gets allocated for these programs are
- It's going to be a requirement for the Medicaid program.
- program.
- All of those programs have been extremely helpful, and we're certainly very supportive of that.
Committee:
Senate Social Services
Summary:
The Social Services Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair Senator Roxanne Persaud noting a quorum and reviewing the committee’s prior-year activity. She said the committee handled 87 referred bills in 2025, reported 31, passed 25 committee bills in the Senate, and saw five bills pass both houses, with two signed and three vetoed. She also highlighted stakeholder workshops and hearings on rental assistance, youth employment, and human trafficking in the transportation sector, and said the annual report would be posted soon.
The committee then heard from Paul Brady of the New York Public Welfare Association and Dave Lucas of the New York State Association of Counties. They focused on federal and state budget pressures, including the HHS withholding letter, TANF, child care, Social Services Block Grant funding, and the implications of HR1 for SNAP and Medicaid work requirements. They warned about staffing shortages, county budget strain, and the need for more time, training, and technology to implement new requirements. Both also emphasized housing instability, supporting rental assistance and shelter-related programs, and Brady urged attention to shelter allowances and safety-net cost sharing.
The committee reported several bills to Finance: S.180B to increase enhanced residential care eligibility amounts; S.182 to raise the federal poverty level threshold for a one-time income disregard after job entry; S.184 to establish a full-year youth and young adult employment immersion program, with members questioning how it would be funded; S.1465 to implement an electronic benefit transfer system, which members strongly supported as a fraud-prevention measure; S.3787 to eliminate rent for homeless shelters; and S.7730 to authorize reimbursement for shelters housing a single individual in a double-occupancy room. The committee also advanced S.8570, creating a Fiscal Cliff Task Force to study public assistance program funding shortfalls, despite discussion of prior gubernatorial vetoes of similar measures. All bills were reported, and the meeting adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Feb 10th, 2026
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- If they applied for this program, could we get that to 6,500 a night?
- The unique thing about this program is that it's a sales tax-based program that they can collect on the
- The unique thing about this specific program is that it's very tangible.
- It requires the projects that are eligible for this program...
- It's a program that's worked really, really well in a lot of communities.
Keywords:
housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, Olympics, funding, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, local businesses, revolving fund, event hosting, SB1525, tourism, recreation, conference, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission
Summary:
The Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee met for its first meeting of the session and reviewed several bills related to infrastructure planning, tourism, housing, workforce data, and event incentives. The chair also announced committee procedures, including a request that amendments be submitted 24 hours in advance and a decision to lay over Senate Bill 264. Senator Mann presented SB 260, creating the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long Range Planning Commission within the Department of Commerce to coordinate long-term infrastructure planning across state, local, tribal, and utility stakeholders; it passed 8-1. Senator Frix presented SB 1525, allowing the Department of Tourism and Recreation to contract with private entities for an annual statewide tourism and recreation conference up to $75,000; it passed 9-0. Senator Kirt presented SB 1332, aimed at helping cities address housing growth and infrastructure needs through a one-time pot of low- or no-interest loans for water, sewer, and storm sewer projects; it passed 8-1.
Senator Coleman presented SB 1998, which would expand the Quality Events Act so smaller communities can define qualifying events and use program funds for items such as equipment; members discussed whether the bill would support existing or new events, and it passed 9-0. Chairwoman Thompson presented SB 1771, authorizing the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to collect workforce development funding and expenditure metrics from agencies and to hire outside counsel when needed because of data-collection workload; it passed 9-0. She also presented SB 1378, creating the Olympics and Oklahoma revolving fund, with discussion that funding requests would later go through the budget process; it passed 9-0.
Thompson then presented SB 1919, increasing the cumulative inducement limit in the Oklahoma Tourism Development Act from $30 million to $60 million. She said the current cap is being reached and that the program supports projects that generate sales tax revenue and visible community development, while members asked for more detail on prior uses and program outcomes; it passed 9-0. Finally, SB 2018 was laid over because amendments were not ready in time. The committee adjourned after noting the meeting moved quickly.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 772 Cabaldon infill infrastructure grant program two-year bill.
- SB 550 Cortese, Legal Education Pilot Program, holding committee. SB 551 Cortese.
- SB 69 McNerney DOJ AI program holding.
- SB 35 Umberg, Unlicensed Alcohol and Drug Programs, hold in committee.
- SB 83 Umberg, Alcohol and Drug Program Violations. Do pass out on an a-roll call.
Committee:
House Appropriations
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- A universal basic income program would provide immediate financial relief to residents and business owners
- for residents and business program for residents and business owners<00:02:53.920><c> affected</c><00
- A universal basic income program<00:03:16.640><c> would</c><00:03:16.959><c> provide</c><00:03:17.519
- ><c> immediate</c> program would provide immediate program would provide immediate financial<00:03:18.560
- that can help provide overall program that can help provide overall well-being<00:03:31.040><c> for<
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs met on March 27 to hear six resolutions. The first pair, SCR 39 and SR 23, urged Maui County’s planning department to retain the word “required” in the South Maui community plan so development would not proceed without adequate infrastructure; with no testimony or questions, the committee voted to pass both unamended. The second pair, SCR 82 and SR 65, called on Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite planning, funding, and construction of a permanent replacement for the Kadi Palolo Bridge, but because there was no testimony, the chair deferred those measures.
The final pair, SCR 95 and SR 78, asked Maui County to study the feasibility of a universal basic income program for residents and businesses affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. Emma Hayenrik testified in strong support, saying the fires devastated lives and that UBI could provide immediate financial relief and support recovery. After hearing oral and written testimony, the committee voted to pass both resolutions unamended, with no objections.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- THE BILL ESTABLISH AND AUTHORIZE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IMMIGRATION GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE BOARD TO
- TODAY WE ARE GOING TO SAVE AN UPDATE ON THE LOCAL IMMIGRATION GRANT PROGRAM FROM STAFF OF THE FLORIDA
- THE GRANT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN STATUTE THIS PAST FEBRUARY DURING THE LEGISLATURE SPECIAL SESSION
- I AM VERY CLEAR, YOUR PROGRAM IS JUST OVER THE MONEY PORTION OF THIS.
- HOW LONG IS THIS PROGRAM SUPPOSED TO LAST?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jul 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And in FY 26 we are continuing these programs with the likelihood of adding at least one more funding
- program.
- The good news is that these programs are yielding results.
- They would not be here were it not for these programs that the legislature has funded and that EDD is
- administering, uh, so really a direct tie to see the impact that these programs are having.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HHS, WAM-TRS Informational Briefings 01-15-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> screenings and dental sealant program screenings and dental sealant program this<00:10:08.160><c
- <01:23:55.199><c> health</c><01:23:55.920><c> 100</c> Program I pro program ID health 100 Program I pro
- </c> speed or automated enforcement programs. speed or automated enforcement programs.
- </c> program for us. program for us. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
- Um, and there was a 10-year maintenance program. Did we enter into that 10-year program?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- know that some programs are better than other programs according to the evidence.
- is an incredibly strong program is an incredibly strong evidence-based<00:31:05.159><c> program</c><
- </c> what the cost is on these programs what the cost is on these programs we<00:37:58.359><c> know</
- </c> people try to uh unwind their program people try to uh unwind their program the<00:43:14.040><c>
- our home visiting programs.
Summary:
House Finance Division III held an informational hearing with the Department of Health and Human Services focused on child and family services, children’s behavioral health, DCF, juvenile justice, and adult mental health. Before the presentation, members discussed scheduling a future site visit to Waypoint, including possible dates, mileage reimbursement logistics, and whether to reschedule the department’s developmental disabilities and healthy aging presentation because the associate commissioner was out sick. The department then outlined that it would concentrate on children’s behavioral health, DCF residential care and the Sununu Youth Services Center/YDC new build, and adult mental health, while noting the broader DHHS structure and the value of keeping related services under one leadership.
The department emphasized an integrated “system of care” approach and said it was trying to shift resources toward earlier, lower-intensity interventions rather than relying mainly on high-cost residential and acute services. It cited youth risk data showing roughly four in ten New Hampshire high school students feeling sad or hopeless and about one in five considering suicide in the past year, and said these trends worsened during the pandemic, peaking in 2021 and easing somewhat by 2023. Members asked how New Hampshire compared with neighboring states and about pre-COVID trends; the department said it would follow up with more exact data. The presentation also described a long-term policy effort beginning with federal funding in 2012, the state’s 10-year mental health plan, and later legislation aimed at strengthening children’s behavioral health and transforming juvenile justice so that youth with behavioral health needs are not routed into punitive systems first.
Members raised questions about out-of-state residential placement oversight and the statutory basis for inspections and follow-up. The department said the General Court had funded more “boots on the ground” oversight, in coordination with the Office of the Child Advocate, and agreed to provide a longer follow-up presentation on that topic after the governor’s budget is released. The department also described evidence-based prevention efforts, including home visiting programs such as Healthy Families America and a DCF-connected home visiting cohort for families already touching the child welfare system, as examples of trying to keep children out of deeper system involvement.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/24/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> this program. this program.
- :43.920><c> program.
- certification program?
- </c> certificate program.
- Is that a program certificate program.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Fri Jan 31, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:11:41.399><c> and</c> so uh an increase there for programs and so uh an increase there for programs
- </c> Community by funding Community programs Community by funding Community programs and<00:18:55.320
- </c> relevant stakeholders about program relevant stakeholders about program design<00:41:04.200><c>
- </c> benefit offici and moving the program benefit offici and moving the program along<00:55:28.119><
- This is a good program. Thank you.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 410, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ biennium operating budget. OHA asked for a modest increase over its base budget, including $1.2 million to fund 13 new full-time positions for a strategy and implementation team tied to its long-term plan, with emphasis on housing, education, health, and economic resilience. OHA also described a broader effort to work directly with executive branch departments to improve outcomes for Native Hawaiians. Testimony was largely supportive, with several individuals speaking in favor and one testifier expressing strong frustration about Native Hawaiian rights and access to resources. The chair noted there were 38 additional written/supporting testimonies and three in opposition. Members asked about OHA’s funding sources and public land trust revenues; OHA said it is not receiving the full 20 percent share, described a public land trust working group and system issues, and said a related bill would seek funding to begin an inventory. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then considered House Bill 304, which would make the Hawaiian version of a law binding when the law was originally drafted in Hawaiian and later translated into English. The Judiciary supported the bill, saying it reinforces Hawaiian as an official language and looks to the original language for legislative intent. The Attorney General supported the intent but recommended narrowing the bill with a proviso to avoid ambiguities, limiting it to laws originally drafted in Hawaiian that were not later amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. Public testimony was generally supportive, though one speaker raised broader sovereignty concerns. Members questioned how many laws would be affected and whether the proposed amendment would undercut the bill; the Attorney General said the amendment was meant to address uncertainty in interpretation. No final action was reported.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 603, which would direct OHA to administer a Native Hawaiian business marketing program to promote Native Hawaiian-owned businesses through marketing and technical assistance. OHA supported the concept, saying a label or branding program could help consumers identify and support Native Hawaiian-owned businesses, but requested that funding be redirected to a working group to study program design, implementation, enforcement, and long-term viability. The chair noted four supportive testimonies had been received, and a member asked OHA to confirm that its programs serve all Hawaiians, not only those eligible for homelands; OHA said it serves all Hawaiians in the state. The transcript ends before any vote or further action on HB 603.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House lawmakers OK bill to bring Minnesota into compliance with 'One Big Beautiful Bill' 5/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> psilocybin program here in Minnesota. psilocybin program here in Minnesota.
- They go through a health program.
- </c><00:20:34.559><c> I'm</c> really really great um, program. I'm really really great um, program.
- </c> particular program. particular program. >> Representative<00:31:56.240><c> Scott.
- </c> care programs and other social programs care programs and other social programs to<01:05:09.039>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Um this is for the WIF program, correct? Um this is for the WIF program, correct?
- and a loan program, and that loan program takes you right up to your maximum affordability.
- </c> Council programs. Council programs.
- :20:16.720><c> program.
- </c> local trail connection program. local trail connection program.
Bills:
HF4156 , HF3835 , HF3995 , HF4383 , HF4091 , HF4084 , HF4311 , HF198 , HF4486 , HF4302 , HF4309 , HF4032 , HF3855 , HF3673 , HF4265 , HF4012 , HF4339 , HF4298 , HF3852
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- If if if the the program collapse.
- </c><00:48:47.280><c> are</c> program.
- Uh while those programs are program.
- </c> Council and utilization of its programs. Council and utilization of its programs.
- program.
Bills:
HB0150
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- put a voucher program together?
- the state program, which is a component of this bill.
- Apprenticeship programs under current law.
- And there is an existing program at DPH that does this exact work.
- And there is an existing program at DPH, and that does this exact.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote.
The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations.
The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, 22 states have sunsetted similar programs. Three states have never had a program like this.
- </c> that are compensable under the program that are compensable under the program MH<00:26:40.640><c
- <00:26:57.320><c> exclusively</c> program exclusively program exclusively um<00:26:59.279><c> that</c
- </c> apparently it was a really good program apparently it was a really good program so<00:50:12.440>
- </c> strongly support refunding that program strongly support refunding that program for<00:50:55.079
Summary:
The committee first discussed a proposed increase to the annual elevator certificate fee in the Department of Labor. The commissioner said the fee had been $50 for years and generated just under $300,000 annually, while the Inspection Division’s broader revenue far exceeded its expenses. Members noted the fee only covered the certificate, not the inspection itself, which is billed separately at $100 per hour. After comparing the fee to neighboring states and discussing the department’s revenue and staffing, the committee agreed to rewrite the language to set the fee at $75 and to vote on an amendment later.
The committee then took up Section 139, which would expand the list of labor-law violations that can be penalized without first issuing a warning. The Department explained the change was meant to align House Bill 157 with other chapters, including youth employment and workers’ compensation provisions, where immediate civil penalties are already allowed. The section was accepted unanimously.
A longer discussion followed on the Second Injury Fund. The commissioner explained that the fund reimburses insurers for certain workers’ compensation costs tied to claims involving pre-existing conditions, is financed by assessments on insurers, and requires notice within 100 weeks of injury plus a $10,000 deductible before reimbursement. He said the fund currently holds roughly $16 million to $22 million, one full-time employee administers it, and total staff involvement is about five to six people. Members questioned whether the fund should be sunset, but the department said the current House Bill 2 language does not propose a sunset; instead, it addresses increased hearing and litigation burdens after a recent Supreme Court decision. Sections 140 and 141, dealing with hearings, were then accepted unanimously. The committee also briefly discussed fines for late insurance coverage reporting, with the department noting the current rubric allows up to $50 per day but uses $112 per day, and members suggesting a lower amount.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- program, the Minnesota Civic Fund.
- Just a few words about our PCR program.
- I will also note that Seattle's program...
- </c> details of a public financing program details of a public financing program are<00:24:29.440><c>
- </c><01:02:35.760><c> Etc</c> or streaming operator program Etc or streaming operator program Etc website
Committee:
Senate Elections