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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
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- And they found that the Reggie<00:49:04.240><c> program</c> Reggie program Reggie program led<00:49:05.720
- to</c><01:12:26.560><c> help</c> credit program the Zec program to help credit program the Zec program
- . programs. programs.
- We should end this program. program. program.
- We can end this program. We can do this. We can end this program.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 14, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:28:45.039><c> and</c><00:28:45.279><c> FY</c> conservation program and FY conservation program
- </c><00:32:41.919><c> to</c> fee also known as Aloha Kai program to fee also known as Aloha Kai program
- which was that money to the Koo program which was that stewardship<01:11:32.320><c> program</c><01:11
- </c> we saw the gains at the kopo program we saw the gains at the kopo program kind<01:13:16.960><c>
- </c><02:22:54.319><c> is</c><02:22:54.520><c> currently</c> that program is currently that program is
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We've had program cuts.
- </c><00:03:53.799><c> Cuts</c> with students we've had program Cuts with students we've had program Cuts
- ><c> Grand</c><00:03:55.959><c> Rapids</c> elective programs at both Grand Rapids elective programs at
- c> cut</c> School Spanish programs have been cut School Spanish programs have been cut depriving<00:04
- findings when the program ends.
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a partial public funding program that exceeds the comprehensive public funding program.
- </c><00:55:25.760><c> that</c> a partial Public Funding program that a partial Public Funding program
- Having a robust funding program enables a public funding program enables candidates to be independent
- Having a robust funding program enables a public funding program enables candidates to be independent
- </c> be a a partial Public Funding program be a a partial Public Funding program and<01:08:37.799><c>
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several election-related and governance measures. On SB 176, relating to recounts, the Office of Elections supported clarifying that recount triggers should be based on the final Election Day report rather than the 6:00 a.m. next-day report, citing a 2022 recount example. The chair noted 3 testimonies in support, 42 in opposition, and 1 comment. On SB 1337, relating to the Stadium Authority, the authority supported changing quorum rules so only voting members count, explaining that the current interpretation makes it difficult to conduct business; written testimony from DBEDT was also received. On SB 289, relating to ethics administrative fines, the Ethics Commission supported uniform procedures to resolve uncontested enforcement matters more quickly while preserving due process; written support was also noted.
The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment on freedom of speech and money in elections. Supporters, including Community Alliance on Prisons, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pride at Work Hawaii, Common Cause Hawaii, and others, argued that money in politics distorts democracy and that the amendment would help prevent wealthy interests from buying influence. Opponents, including the Hawaii Christian Coalition and individual testifiers, argued that changing the constitution was too serious, that the proposal should be handled by ordinary legislation instead, and that the measure could create legal conflict. Deputy Attorney General Candace Park said the bill would only matter if key federal cases such as Buckley and Citizens United were overturned, and the chair thanked her for the legal input.
The committee also heard SB 780, relating to election ballot disqualification, which would exclude candidates disqualified by constitutional or statutory provisions and create procedures for challenges. Opposition testimony said the bill would undermine voter choice, burden courts and election officials, and invite misuse; the Hawaii Christian Coalition echoed those concerns. Members raised questions about whether the measure would apply only to state and county offices, and the Attorney General’s office said it would follow up. Finally, on SB 1030, relating to election intimidation, supporters said firearms should not be brought near polling places or ballot drop boxes, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary and could affect lawful possession; the committee received 12 testimonies, with 39 in support. The committee then began SB 1225, a proposed constitutional amendment changing the vote threshold for legislative amendments to a majority of votes tallied, excluding blanks, spoiled ballots, and overvotes; testimony in support was heard from the LGBTQ+ Commission and others, and the discussion was still underway when the excerpt ended.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/11/2026 - Senate Public Safety
Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- out-of-state students served by the program in the prior fiscal year by October 15, 2026, 2027, and
- This is a program that operates... HB 2207.
- Payne, while the money for this program goes to the department to fund the program, training, materials
- The program has grown twofold in the time that it was expected to.
- The majority of the materials transcribed from the program actually go to K-12 students.
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee approved the February 18, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 2207, which would appropriate $300,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry for the Braille transcription program. The bill also requires annual reporting on the number of in-state and out-of-state students served and states that the appropriation is intended as ongoing funding. During discussion, a member asked whether the program generates revenue; staff said they would look into it, and a committee member noted the possibility that transcribed Braille materials may be sold, though that was not confirmed in the hearing.
A representative from the Foundation for Blind Children testified in support of the bill, explaining that the prison Braille program partners with the department to train incarcerated people to transcribe Braille and has become the largest such program in the nation. She said the program serves mostly K-12 students with visual impairments, produces about 75% of Braille transcribed in the state, and provides materials at a much lower cost than the open market. She also stated that revenue from sales of transcribed materials does not go back to the department, to her understanding.
After questions and no further discussion, a motion was made for a do-pass recommendation. The committee voted 7-0 in favor of HB 2207, and the bill was reported out with a do-pass recommendation before the meeting adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- and requires the department to submit a report on the program that includes the number of in-state and
- out-of-state students served by the program in the prior fiscal year by October 15, 2026, 2027, and
- This is a program that operates HB 2207.
- Payne, while the money for this program goes to the department to fund the program, training, materials
- The program has grown twofold in the time that it was expected to.
Bills:
HB2207
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
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.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have a Medicaid program in our state. It’s called Medi-Cal.
- These clinics rely on the 340B program to keep their doors open.
- cannot use the program.
- The Deaf and Disabled Communications Program and the Transportation Network Company Access for All Program
- Communications Program and the Transportation Network Company Access for All Program.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long Daily File with several guest introductions and floor speeches. Members recognized visiting student leaders, championship football teams from Tuolumne County, Alpha Kappa Alpha members at their Capitol day, and later a descendant of Wong Kim Ark. The chamber also adopted a procedural motion allowing certain members to host guests in the rear of the chamber.
Among the major policy items, AB 578 on food delivery platform refund practices passed 47-2, AB 344 on successor beer manufacturer definitions passed 61-0, AB 454 to make California’s migratory bird protections permanent passed 55-12 on the urgency clause, AB 482 updating the Table Grape Commission passed 64-1, AB 1237 to support transit access for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders passed 56-15 on the urgency clause, AB 738 on wildfire rebuild solar exemptions passed 42-2, AB 1460 on 340B pharmacy access for clinics passed 41-5, AB 750 on homeless shelter oversight passed 49-1, AB 1061 on housing in historic districts passed 41-13, AB 1523 on expanding mandatory mediation thresholds passed 65-0, and AB 316 on AI-related civil liability passed 56-0. AB 761 authorizing the Monterey-Salinas Transit District to seek a sales tax ballot measure passed 47-12.
The chamber also adopted several resolutions. AJR 3 urging protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid passed 53-2 after extensive debate that included criticism of federal cuts and counterarguments focused on state Medi-Cal policy and budget decisions. ACR 65 proclaiming California Tourism Month was adopted by voice vote after coauthors were added, and ACR 62 recognizing California Nonprofits Day was also adopted by voice vote with 65 coauthors. AJR 5 affirming birthright citizenship and opposing efforts to end it passed 58-1 after a lengthy, highly partisan debate centered on the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark precedent. The session also included passage of AB 571, a CEQA exemption for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon, which was presented as a long-running bipartisan effort to create a final resting place for Orange County veterans.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Work Session on HB 54 (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- They started as a nonprofit under the medical marijuana program in Massachusetts.
- </c><00:35:19.440><c> is</c> to make sure that this program is to make sure that this program is effective
- </c> from this program program go to the from this program program go to the patients<00:49:28.119><c
- I can offer you a full quarter of the 15,000 patients in the program.
- There's no regulation of the medical program in Maine.
Summary:
The work session focused on HB 54, which would allow New Hampshire’s alternative treatment centers to operate for profit. Chair David Nagel opened by identifying the main concerns: whether members agreed with the bill conceptually, whether the proposal could be shaped to avoid a gubernatorial veto, and whether it could lead to “big cannabis” taking over. He also emphasized that the bill would not change the existing oversight structure, which remained under RSA 126-X. Representative Wendy Thomas said the governor’s objections in past sessions appeared to center on the state’s preference for a state-run model and broader policy concerns, but no one present knew the current governor’s position.
Several speakers argued the bill was primarily about financing and access, not expanding the number of dispensaries. Matt Simon of Granite Leaf Cannabis said the current nonprofit structure makes it difficult to raise capital, pay down debt, and open additional access points, and that the bill would be a corporate restructuring rather than a change in day-to-day regulation. Brandon Pollock of TASCAL Wellness said medical cannabis programs in most other states are for-profit, and that New Hampshire’s nonprofit requirement has left ATCs burdened with high-interest debt and higher prices that push patients to Maine, Vermont, or the street market. He said converting to for-profit status could allow conventional financing, lower prices, and help keep patients in the regulated program.
Members also discussed whether for-profit ownership would invite outside corporate control. Witnesses said the bill would not open the market to new operators, would not change advertising rules, and would include restrictions on ownership transfers for a period of time; “foreign corporation” was explained as an out-of-state entity. One speaker noted that the bill is similar to earlier versions that passed both chambers with strong support but never became law. No vote was taken during the work session; the discussion was informational and aimed at addressing concerns before the bill moved forward.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Program, the National Estuary Program, and the Beach Act program, among others.
- Program, the National Estuary Program, and the Beach Act program, among others.
- Program, the National Estuary Program, and the Beach Act program, among others.
- </c><05:15:42.080><c> resource</c> Program is an important resource Program is an important resource
- </c> the speaking program. the speaking program.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, thank you. particular service or program, um, it's particular service or program, um, it's many,<
- </c> grant program. Is that an AP request? grant program. Is that an AP request?
- That program is now up up running and That program is now up up running and humming.<00:59:31.440><c>
- project uh, a program that is over project uh, a program that is over subscribed,<01:21:18.840><c> I<
- With that, we have bonding program.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Mar 11, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, I’m familiar with CBRE and, you know, the DEER programs, but I would say that those programs
- but I would say that I mean programs but I would say that I mean those<01:18:15.920><c> programs</c>
- which is the grid service program which is the grid service program<01:21:48.440><c> that</c><01:21:
- </c> about the impact of of these programs about the impact of of these programs being<01:29:55.360><
- </c> the public safety power shut off program the public safety power shut off program um<01:35:30.760
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Summary:
The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard testimony on Senate Bill 897, which would create a Wildlife Liability Trust Fund within DCCA for administrative purposes. The chair opened by noting the hearing had to end by noon because of floor session, and that written testimony would be considered if not all witnesses could speak. Testimony included support from DCCA, the Attorney General’s office, the Public Utilities Commission, Charter Communications, Ulupono Initiative, AES Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Clearway Energy Group, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Hawaiian Telcom, and IBW Local 1260, with opposition or concerns from the Hawaii Association for Justice and some others. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill and asked for amendments, saying the fund would help address wildfire liability, protect customers and the economy, and support restoration of investment-grade credit; it also proposed a larger shareholder contribution and said the bill was part of a broader effort to raise settlement funds and improve grid safety and resiliency.
Committee members focused heavily on whether the bill would actually lower costs for ratepayers and improve credit ratings. DCCA said there was a nexus between limiting liability, creating a sufficiently large wildfire fund, and transparent mitigation requirements, but acknowledged there was no guarantee of a credit-rating improvement or precise estimate of rate impacts. Members questioned Hawaiian Electric about the assumptions in its cost comparisons, the 30-year securitization structure, and whether funding could be shifted later to shareholders after credit was restored. Hawaiian Electric responded that the bill assumes the fund is paid through securitization, that removing that presumption could undermine the credit-rating benefit, and that its models suggest credit-spread savings could offset the customer charge over time; it also said it would follow up with additional analysis. The company and Ulupono both described the measure as a difficult but potentially necessary way to socialize wildfire risk and avoid a larger crisis later.
The Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the bill’s liability caps and raised concerns about consumer rights, oversight discretion, statute-of-limitations changes, and evidence rules. Hawaiian Telcom suggested amendments to clarify compliance with FCC pole-attachment agreements. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided, and members indicated they wanted more analysis before being comfortable with the bill’s long-term ratepayer impacts.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- programs can six years ensuring these programs can access<00:05:12.479><c> the</c><00:05:12.600><c>
- basic education programs currently those programs<00:10:20.399><c> are</c><00:10:20.800><c> approved
- literacy programs reading core provides literacy programs that<00:50:28.839><c> those</c><00:50:29.200
- </c> would be providing literacy programs would be providing literacy programs under<00:50:34.160><c>
- is that program states that program program program participants<01:23:39.520><c> uh</c><01:23:39.760
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
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.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then our program helps them as an incentive to get into that program.
- </c><00:16:08.399><c> that</c> is a new uh name for a program that is a new uh name for a program that
- ,</c> questions back home about the program, questions back home about the program, how<00:37:21.280>
- We created a program called many years. We created a program called Agri<00:37:42.000><c> Works.
- Uh just a great story of program.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy