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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/09/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> pay, labor classification, all of that. pay, labor classification, all of that.
- </c><01:08:17.920><c> So</c> paying workers what the law requires.
- So paying workers what the law requires.
- no more, pays no less, has the same regulatory standards applied across the board.
- </c><01:12:05.680><c> no</c> every contract, every business pays no every contract, every business pays
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/01/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> you can see if you want to try to pay you can see if you want to try to pay their<00:13:53.920><
- So the money in the bill, would that pay for this place, or is the county planning to pay for it?
- And it simply requests that the plans pay the same price that medical assistance pays, uh, for whatever
- And it simply requests that the plans pay the same price that medical assistance pays, uh, for whatever
- And it simply requests that the plans pay the same price that medical assistance pays, uh, for whatever
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 27th, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- But also in how we do audits and post-pay claim reviews.
- So he's like, it's pay me now or pay me later.
- Is it not possible or feasible to increase the co-pay, ask for patients to pay a greater share, rather
- In Medicaid, there's a limit on how much we can charge for co-pays.
- The subsidy rate that we pay on average per lease went from... ...we pay on average per lease went from
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-06 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And in the end, we the taxpayers end up paying for that.
- Why aren't we focusing on teacher pay?
- I was a dues-paying member for over 30 years.
- We have two counties today that are borrowing money to pay their bills.
- members still get the benefit without the burden of having to pay dues.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary (11-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- maybe for the work, but they don't want to pay help you pay the electric bill or the paper clips or
- :30:42.720><c> pay</c><00:30:42.880><c> the</c> don't want to pay help you pay the don't want to pay
- And so it is a to pay for that work.
- I would hope that a grant writer could—that job could pay for itself. It should pay for itself.
- I would hope that a grant writer could—that job could pay for itself. It should pay for itself.
Summary:
The subcommittee heard presentations from the Legal Aid Network of Kentucky, including Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, Kentucky Legal Aid, AppalRed Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Society in Louisville. The presenters explained that the four nonprofit programs provide civil legal services in all 120 counties, focusing on low-income clients and matters such as domestic violence, family law, housing, expungement, public benefits, and veterans’ issues. They emphasized that they do not handle criminal defense cases and described statewide efforts such as the kyjustice.org website and Project Renew, which helps people in recovery with legal issues that affect stability, employment, housing, and family reunification.
Each organization highlighted regional service challenges and examples of casework. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass described its 33-county service area, its mobile “justice bus,” and expungement work for people in recovery. Kentucky Legal Aid focused on disaster response after the December 2021 tornadoes, including insurance disputes and contractor fraud, and said it has continued to handle repeated FEMA-declared disasters. AppalRed described serving 37 rural counties with limited attorneys, the shortage of lawyers in “rural legal deserts,” and its disaster-response work after flooding and tornadoes, including FEMA appeals clinics and volunteer attorney support. The Legal Aid Society described its Louisville-area veteran services, including Social Security and VA disability cases, veterans treatment court referrals, and homeless outreach.
Committee members praised the organizations’ work and noted the importance of their services. In response to questions about funding, the presenters said their support comes from a mix of Legal Services Corporation funds, state appropriations, federal grants such as VOCA, VAWA, and HUD, United Way, and foundation funding. They stressed that many grants are restricted, while state funding is more flexible and useful for emergencies and day-to-day operations. The presenters said current funding does not fully meet demand and requested an increase in the General Assembly’s appropriation from $500,000 per year to $1 million per year, or $2 million over the biennium.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is no guarantee of the volume or complexity of requests submitted, the ability to pay the
- Where there is no guarantee of the volume or complexity of requests submitted, the ability to pay the
- Um the new uh new market paying jobs.
- who pay the non-resident entertainer<01:15:05.280><c> tax.
- So, we're going to pay $3 million Okay.
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- meetings and learned that we have quite a few law-breaking drivers that keep driving even when they don't pay
- meetings and learned that we have quite a few law-breaking drivers that keep driving even when they don't pay
- So this bill reinstates the practice of DMV suspending driver's licenses when people don't pay their
- bit and redirects it to go to the state police to help them with their situation they're in on their pay
- this will do is add to that so there'll be more money in it because there's not enough to be able to pay
ID
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And it would pay a lot worse, so they probably will never do that.
- I could pay an entire salary with what I pay my collaborating physician.
- But like you said, y'all can't tell us how much you pay us.
- Now, because of cost, We were paying $50 an hour, 24 hours a day.
- As an aside, our APPs do not pay delegation fees.
Bills:
HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794, HB46
Keywords:
peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, disclosure, next of kin, public information, deceased persons, privacy rights, patient solicitation, marketing practices, healthcare regulation, task force, deceptive advertising, nurse aide, certification, Texas Board of Nursing, healthcare workforce, nursing standards
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:38.839><c> 100%</c> excuse me we're required to pay 100% excuse me we're required to pay 100%
- for licensers to pay for staff, um, or to do anything within the county.
- for licensers to pay for staff, um, or to do anything within the county.
- for licensers to pay for staff, um, or to do anything within the county.
- We want to pay the people the best we can pay them. We want to be able to do that.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes housing supplemental finance and policy bill 5/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The solution for fixing housing affordability then isn't capping what you can pay for that rent.
- off what you had to do for a rent to pay off what you had to do for a construction<00:15:54.560><c>
- loan</c><00:15:55.360><c> or</c><00:15:55.600><c> to</c><00:15:55.759><c> pay</c><00:15:56.000><c> off
- </c><00:15:56.160><c> the</c> construction loan or to pay off the construction loan or to pay off the
- </c> the sustaining of a really good paying the sustaining of a really good paying hopefully<00:30:56.720
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So you would pay your companies would pay the private landowner to come in and take the trees.
- So<00:36:18.800><c> you</c><00:36:18.920><c> would</c><00:36:19.120><c> pay</c><00:36:19.440><c> your
- </c><00:36:20.000><c> companies</c><00:36:20.640><c> would</c> So you would pay your companies would
- So you would pay your companies would pay<00:36:21.080><c> the</c><00:36:21.280><c> private</c><00:36
- the private land owner to come in pay the private land owner to come in and<00:36:23.000><c> take</c
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the penalty because you're going to say, 'I don't have to pay the penalty because I'm not required to
- So, or do you pay the penalty? If you don't have to report, then you don't have to pay the penalty.
- So, do you pay the penalty if someone finds that you, in fact, didn't know and you didn't report?
- So you're still—I'm still paying a tax.
- People, let's just be honest, people are just tired of paying taxes.
Summary:
The Committee on House and Governmental Affairs met on March 18 and first adopted the minutes from its February 21 meeting. The committee then took up HB 250, which would have narrowed financial disclosure requirements for appointed, unpaid board and commission members by exempting immediate family information. Supporters said the bill would reduce burdens and help recruit volunteers, while opponents argued it would weaken ethics enforcement and create opportunities for undisclosed conflicts of interest. After debate and a roll call, the committee deadlocked and HB 250 failed to advance on a 6-6 vote with one abstention.
The committee next considered HB 576, which transfers ownership and maintenance responsibility for the Old Governor’s Mansion to the Department of State and codifies its current operational role. Secretary of State Nancy Landry and mansion staff testified in support, describing expanded programming, increased visitors, and the need to align the statute with current practice. The committee adopted technical amendments and then reported HB 576 favorably without objection.
The committee also heard HB 117, which recreates the Department of State and its statutory entities through July 1, 2033, and reported it favorably without objection. The major remaining item was HB 842, the annual omnibus elections bill, which makes numerous technical and substantive changes to election law, including voter assistance for people with disabilities, absentee ballot and petition procedures, inactive voter updates, and election contest deadlines. Several members and public witnesses raised concerns about disability documentation, absentee ballot curing, witness requirements, constitutional amendment challenge deadlines, and the scope of authority given to the Secretary of State, while others said the bill clarified existing practice and improved election administration. After adopting amendments and rejecting a motion to defer, the committee reported HB 842 favorably by an 8-5 vote.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- In other words, was there back pay of SNAP benefits? >> Back pay?
- >> Yeah, back pay. >> I don't think so.
- </c><01:02:14.480><c> And</c><01:02:14.720><c> there</c> this um help do not pay taxes.
- And there this um help do not pay taxes.
- </c> families shall be made only to pay families shall be made only to pay compliant<01:08:35.040><c>
Keywords:
grants, community engagement, nonprofit organizations, federal assistance, volunteering, youth transit, public transportation, subsidized transit, environment, energy independence, affordable transportation, Hawaii, diaper tax credit, families, low-income, childcare, health, Hawaii Department of Human Services, DHS, emergency appropriation
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures related to human services, homelessness, transit, and family supports. HB 2116 HD1, concerning grants from the Office of Community Services to nonprofits providing training and volunteerism opportunities, drew strong support from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and multiple organizations in written testimony. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable people affected by federal program changes and cuts by connecting them to reintegration and support services.
HB 1879 HD1, establishing a subsidized youth transit program coordinated with counties, received extensive testimony in support from the Department of Health, Department of Taxation, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Aloha United Way, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii State Youth Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Greenpeace Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, and others. Testifiers emphasized equity, school attendance, reduced transportation costs, climate benefits, and broader access for youth. Several witnesses urged amendments to make the program universal rather than means-tested, and committee discussion noted implementation questions for neighbor islands and rural areas.
HB 2214, creating a refundable diaper tax credit for low-income families with children age four and under, was supported by the Hawaii Diaper Bank, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and several other organizations. The Department of Taxation recommended making the credit non-refundable and clarifying definitions to aid administration, while supporters argued refundability was important for low-income families who may owe little or no income tax. HB 2310, an emergency appropriation to replenish DHS funds used to provide SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown, also drew broad support from DHS, Catholic Charities, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Aloha United Way, and others; witnesses praised the state’s rapid response and said the appropriation would prepare DHS for future emergencies. The committee also heard HB 2168 HD1 and HB 2427 HD1 on education for students experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied homeless youth; the Attorney General recommended technical amendments to avoid conflicts with existing law and to clarify McKinney-Vento-related definitions, while advocates stressed the need for school access, transportation, meals, and other supports for homeless and runaway youth.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes SF2884, the Minnesota State Retirement System pensions bill 5/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that there's no cost to the school districts with this work, and the fund is helping there also to pay
- there also<00:04:30.160><c> to</c><00:04:30.400><c> to</c><00:04:30.479><c> to</c><00:04:31.120><c> pay
- We do not value the extra work that you do and you were willing to pay for it.
- </c> do and you were willing to pay for it. do and you were willing to pay for it.
- in order to have have been paying in order to have increased<00:18:45.600><c> benefits.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The provisions for pay, those are in Texas statute. If you're impeached, what happens to your pay?
- Yeah, it's written down that if you are impeached... you lose your pay, correct?
- Lots of folks pay that sales tax, so we want to know that. So if Mr.
- They pay taxes. And so, yes. It was a very thoughtful report.
- offset spending anywhere to pay for this $130 million new state agency?
Bills:
HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1
Keywords:
career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/27/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- It recognizes that many times homeowners are busy trying to pay the bills and everything else, and there
- many times homeowners are busy<00:02:15.879><c> trying</c><00:02:16.080><c> to</c><00:02:16.239><c> pay
- </c><00:02:16.480><c> the</c><00:02:16.640><c> bills</c><00:02:16.959><c> and</c> busy trying to pay
- the bills and busy trying to pay the bills and everything<00:02:17.519><c> else</c><00:02:17.920><c>
- </c> residents as owners will end up paying residents as owners will end up paying some<00:21:47.960>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- 46.000><c> not</c> be impacted only if the employer did not be impacted only if the employer did not pay
- 13:46.920><c> share</c><00:13:47.320><c> in</c><00:13:47.519><c> regards</c><00:13:48.040><c> to</c> pay
- their fair share in regards to pay their fair share in regards to reimbursement<00:13:49.680><c> of<
- And having to pay a 10-minute paid time and then the penalty is also very high.
- </c><00:46:33.079><c> for</c> just looped into their hourly pay for just looped into their hourly pay
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that ride in an ambulance don't pay that ride in an ambulance don't pay anything<00:57:27.760><c
- </c> have to uh pick up the bill for paying have to uh pick up the bill for paying for<00:57:40.640><
- </c> it to the people that are trying to pay it to the people that are trying to pay for<00:58:31.680
- I mean, we don't—they just all rolled up into the taxes you pay, but in rural areas where you pay a fee
- </c> exemption where they don't have to pay exemption where they don't have to pay for<02:37:20.160><
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum and adopting routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be received throughout the day. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and other visitors in the gallery.
The Senate received multiple House messages, referring several House bills on taxation, local legislation, and the entertainment industry to committee, and concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 259 on counties and Senate Bill 228 on the Alabama Space Authority. Committee reports then advanced a number of bills, including favorable reports from Judiciary, County and Municipal Government, and Local Legislation committees, with several bills receiving substitutes or minor dissent. The Senate also re-referred Senate Bill 333 to Local Legislation, Mobile County, and Senate Bill 292 to County and Municipal Government.
Members adopted several commemorative resolutions, including Senate Joint Resolutions honoring Lt. Col. Jonathan David Schultz, Honda’s 25 years of operation in Alabama, Mrs. Kelly Fischer as Alabama High School Principal of the Year, and Peggy Sers Benson on her retirement from the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Senate also adopted a Rules Committee report setting a special order calendar that included bills on ground ambulance services, counties and municipalities, solid waste collection fees, public schools, and public assistance.
On the floor, the Senate passed local bills including Senate Bill 324 on Tallapoosa County, House Bill 485 on Clark County, House Bill 479 on Cusa County, House Bill 410 on Limestone County, and House Bill 412 on Limestone County. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 254 on parole, adopting an amendment offered at the request of district attorneys to clarify the Pardons and Paroles Board’s discretion, and passed the bill 26-2. The Senate also debated Senate Bill 269 on ground ambulance services, with the sponsor describing it as a pilot bill addressing reimbursement, surprise billing, reporting requirements, and “treat in place” options; Senator Stutts raised concerns that it would shift costs to a smaller group of payers and increase premiums, while the sponsor argued it could reduce unnecessary transports and save money. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final vote on SB 269 shown.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 088 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to pay it back until the next time.
- I pay Paul over and over and over again.
- And you can argue that, you know, undocumented migrants pay a sales tax, but citizens and everybody pay
- Yes, undocumented migrants pay sales tax, but the citizens and lawful residents also pay excess taxes
- </c> this state and every person who pays this state and every person who pays taxes.<04:34:50.639><c