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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- However, our screening rates are very low.
- They're under 10%, whereas other cancer rates are above 70%.
- Less than a quarter of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at stage one when survival rates are at their
- At the same time, screening rates for other cancers are much higher.
- As stated by my colleague, screening rates remain low, 16.8% among eligible individuals.
Committee:
House Health
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- embedding the college onboarding process into senior year classes, we saw an increase in admission rates
- In the senior year classes, we saw an increase in admission rates, an increase in financial aid rate
- completion, and an increase in enrollment rates of over 96%.
- That's the best retention rate in the country.
- You guys have some of the highest illiteracy rates in the entire state.” Dr.
Committee:
House Higher Education
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So both of those changes helped make the bill more... ...the beneficial rate.
- It increases the rate funding to support the growth of composting as well as making it affordable for
- Madam Chair, when governmental entities pass rates for their solid waste collection, then they also have
- , enough time. ...entities or the utility, whoever's setting the rates, enough time to do a rate study
- and figure out how they're going to adjust their rates in order to pay the $3, or now it is $1.50 or
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 47, a composting/organic waste measure that had been brought back from the table. The sponsor and witnesses described amendments that reduced the solid waste surcharge, added flexibility for landfills to divert organic waste to regional compost facilities, and delayed the effective date to July 1, 2027. Supporters said the changes made the bill more affordable and workable, while opponents from the waste industry still objected to the surcharge and wanted the proposed study completed before any tax was imposed. After committee discussion, a motion to table resulted in a tie vote, so the bill remained on the table.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 195, which appropriates $1 million for training elected officials and staff of soil and water conservation districts. The sponsor and the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts said the money would support compliance training, procurement and audit requirements, board education, and outreach for the state’s 47 districts. Support came from district officials and environmental advocates, who cited increasing responsibilities tied to disasters and climate impacts. The bill passed unanimously.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 196 and Senate Bill 197, companion appropriations for animal care and spay/neuter services in Las Vegas and Raton. Senators questioned whether the bills mixed operating funds with capital improvements, whether the projects duplicated statewide spay/neuter grants, and how much local funding was involved. The sponsor said the local communities had substantial skin in the game and that the appropriations were needed for facility expansion and repairs. Both bills passed on 6-2 votes.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 198, which would fund an endangered species hatchery and rearing station in Las Vegas. The sponsor argued the project would help restore aquatic species and use available state land and water, while supporters said it would strengthen conservation efforts. Opponents argued New Mexico already has a hatchery doing similar work, raised concerns about nuclear and water issues, and questioned the location and policy direction. After extensive testimony, the committee did not finish the bill and recessed SB 78, a separate measure to allow nuclear energy to count toward renewable portfolio standards, for continued discussion on Tuesday.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We are... ...tax effective tax rate reduction.
- and the population growth rate in the last 25 years, that number is 0.4% per year.
- Do you think our AAA credit rating will stand?
- And the answer is no, because I sit in that committee, AAA credit rating will stand.
- reductions, because you can go out and you can say this, but, effective tax rate reductions, because
Committee:
House State Affairs
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- There's like a zero success rate in pedophiles and in people who beat up women - like zero.
- know that we have a hard time finding doctors for people in general with the Medicaid reimbursement rate
- So we hear all the time that the reimbursement rate is a problem, even with funds to supplement that.
- would get the same treatment at the Medicaid rate.
- and have that health care in a secure area at that facility, they will pay more than the Medicaid rate
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Cost recovery allows utilities to adjust rates to raise funding for SMR facilities.
- And we are not building these projects at the rate that we need.
- As a public utility rate payer, I'm great. resident of Vancouver, Washington.
- As a public utility rate payer, I'm greatly concerned about the potential authority.
- The rate of asthma has been robustly linked to the particulate emissions of oil, ...day tasks.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Cost recovery, which is allowing utilities to adjust rates to raise funding for SMR facilities.
- And we are not building these projects at the rate that we need.
- As a public utility rate payer, I'm great. resident of Vancouver, Washington.
- As a public utility rate payer, I'm greatly concerned about the potential authority.
- The rate of asthma has been robustly linked to the particulate emissions of oil, ...day tasks.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5821, which would direct the Department of Commerce, if funded by gifts or grants, to develop a nuclear power strategic framework and integrate it into the state energy strategy. Supporters, including Sen. Braun, Energy Northwest, public power representatives, and several pro-nuclear advocates, said Washington needs to keep advanced nuclear on the table to address rising electricity demand, reliability concerns, and clean energy goals. Opponents, including the Sierra Club, Columbia Riverkeeper, tribal representatives, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill gives nuclear special treatment, lacks sufficient guardrails on waste, safety, cost, and public process, and was rushed without adequate tribal consultation. Several tribal testifiers said the bill should require early, meaningful government-to-government consultation and stronger protections for treaty rights and cultural resources.
The committee then held a work session on a Washington State Institute for Public Policy report reviewing state policies supporting small modular reactors. Staff and researchers explained that the report surveyed 79 policies in 35 states and found most states are still in preliminary planning stages, with policies focused on feasibility studies, siting, workforce development, permitting, financial support, and market integration. Members asked about water use, waste, footprint, and whether the report covered fusion; the researchers said it was limited to fission and that water needs vary by reactor design. Some senators noted the need to consider lifecycle impacts and compare nuclear with other energy technologies.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6010, which would change FSEC tribal consultation procedures by exempting most government-to-government consultations from the Open Public Meetings Act when there is no deliberation or commitments, requiring all FSEC members to participate in consultation, and giving tribes a chance to review and correct the consultation summary before it goes to the governor. Tribal witnesses and environmental groups supported the bill as a way to improve confidentiality and meaningful consultation, while the Association of Washington Business opposed it, saying it could add delays and suggesting timelines. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6004, which would update contracting statutes so public entities can contract for renewable or non-emitting generation capability under CETA definitions; utilities supported the update as a modernization, while consumer and environmental opponents warned it could shift financial risk to ratepayers, especially for nuclear projects. No votes were taken in the transcript.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- As you heard the governor mentioned yesterday, we had a 92.2% graduation rate in the state of Florida
- Florida has the highest credit rating. The second one is one of my favorites.
- Florida has the highest credit rating.
- As of last year, we are now also rated above the federal government.
- And we've seen that with graduation rates, and we've also seen that with test scores. Thank you.
Bills:
S7010
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to take up SB 7010 by Senator Mayfield, which would authorize Roth post-tax contribution options in state and local deferred compensation plans. The bill was briefly explained, received one appearance in support, had no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended $117.4 billion “Floridians’ First Budget.” The presentation highlighted major spending areas including education, health care, public safety, transportation, environmental restoration, and economic development. Key proposals included increased FEFP funding for K-12 schools, teacher salary funding, higher education support, Everglades and water quality funding, emergency preparedness reserves, corrections staffing and pay increases, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, cybersecurity, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments.
Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserve planning, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and expenditures, the use of federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facilities, the animal abuse hotline, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and the proposed reduction in ADAP eligibility for HIV/AIDS medication assistance. A member of the public also testified at length about concerns that the ADAP changes would harm access to life-saving medications and alleged improper shifting of program funds. Committee members and the presenter acknowledged follow-up questions on several items, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the favorable report on SB 7010 and adjournment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- They're increasing at a faster rate here in Washington than in other places.
- They're increasing at a faster rate here in Washington than in other places.
- Agriculture does face an exceptionally high rate of mental health issues and suicide.
- So you can see it's around for a suicide mortality rate. We're at 37 out of 100,000.
- So you can see it's around for a suicide mortality rate.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Aug 12th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And when the availability rate for housing goes down, rents go up. Just the opposite.
- New Mexico has been producing housing at a below-average rate compared to other states.
- Interest rates were low. And once they did, rents came down on all of them.
- Once they were producing housing, it tripled the rate of the rest of Minnesota.
- Simultaneously, interest rates rose. They're out of business. On an average loan.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine biomedical research, focusing on keeping America's edge in innovation. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- which the most common type of childhood leukemia has gone from a death sentence to a 90% survival rate
- We are not obligating those funds that you all appropriated at a rate that will ensure they actually
- So I wanted to ask you at this rate, do you think NIH will be able to spend the $47 billion Congress
- Not yet the rate isn't quite there yet. Okay thank you. me turn to you.
- And so the major reason that the cancer rate is increasing, are you ready?
Committee:
Senate Senate Appropriations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- institutions, and they would just have to be institutions that are in regions with a population growth. rate
- redistribute the costs of education among students or charge students. students different tuition rates
- What we should be doing is eliminating tuition set-asides, freezing. or reducing tuition rates and lowering
- Top soul loss is occurring at a rate of. 4.6 tons per acre per year on agricultural land, threatening
- Rates of diabetes, dementia, autoimmune conditions. have exploded in the last several decades, despite
Committee:
House Higher Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's estimated that Texas' glass recycling rate is only at 12%.
- We also see quite a bit of a lower rate than other states.
- So for glass, we have a 16% recycling rate, while the national average is 27%.
- For PET bottles, we have a 17% rate, when the national average is also 27%. 28 percent.
- And for aluminum cans, we have a 17 percent recycling rate, while the national average is higher.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
US
Transcript Highlights:
- And you're well aware of this, that the TCJA, by lowering the top corporate rate to 21%, made the United
- American consumers actually overseas profits, and those overseas profits then get taxed at a lower rate
- when the U.S. does currently taxes income earned by offshore subsidiaries, there may be a lower tax rate
- President Trump has proposed slashing the tax rate for corporations even further from 21 percent.
- Keyes, do you know how much your client Pfizer stands to gain from cutting the corporate tax rate to
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- For New Mexico to meet the national graduation rate for high school seniors, we need to graduate 2,400
- our proficiency rates, and making sure that our students want to be at the top of their game.
- We've moved up a little bit, but we're still among the highest chronic absenteeism rates in the country
- I am committed to reaching the national average for graduation rates in just a couple of years.
- Our agency currently has a 13 percent vacancy rate.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- When you get to our CTE programs, we boast a 95% job placement rate.
- Now we pay ABC a discounted rate; they give us a discounted rate because we're paying for our own instructors
- Now we pay ABC, a discounted rate; they give us a discounted rate because we're paying for our own instructors
- Is your reimbursement rate the same, similar at 1900?
- You know, we do have some dropout rate in that first year.
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met to discuss apprenticeship education and workforce development, with panelists from Santa Fe College, the Florida Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, ABC East Coast/ABC Institute, and Piper Fire Protection. Members heard that apprenticeships are growing in Florida, with panelists emphasizing that these programs offer paid, tuition-free training, progressive wage increases, and strong job placement in high-demand fields such as HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and construction. Panelists also described efforts to expand into new areas like accounting, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and surgical technology, while stressing the importance of aligning programs with employer demand.
A major topic was funding and reimbursement. Panelists said the current model is complicated and often leaves providers with only a portion of the funds appropriated for apprentices, with one provider saying reimbursement can be as low as 44% and others describing caps, contract delays, and inconsistent CareerSource support. They argued that more of the money should reach training providers, that small businesses need more support to participate, and that transparency and contract reform could help expand enrollment and improve program quality. Several also raised barriers such as instructor approval rules, paperwork, and facility costs.
Members asked about admission criteria, program costs, employer incentives, outreach to high school students, and whether apprenticeships should have greater access to other funding sources. Panelists said the main requirements are being employed and willing to work and learn, and that outreach through schools, career fairs, community partnerships, and public awareness campaigns is essential. They also discussed articulation agreements that can provide college credit for apprenticeship training and suggested statewide credit recognition and possible direct funding to providers as policy improvements. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with the subcommittee adjourning.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Budget Commission Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My question has to do with the fact that we keep hearing from the hospital that the reimbursement rate
- participate in a uniform or broad-based tax program, and in the sense that you might be taxed at a higher rate
- participate in a uniform or broad-based tax program, and in the sense in that you might be taxed at a higher rate
- you're going to have patients who are not accessing care, because we're seeing how high the cancer rate
Summary:
The Legislative Budget Commission met with a quorum present and considered two budget amendments for the Agency for Health Care Administration. The first, EOGB 2026-0831, authorized $2.1 billion in budget authority for the Low-Income Pool to support safety-net providers for uncompensated charity care. Members asked about the timing of CMS approval and whether the program addressed hospital shortfalls for insured patients and children; AHCA said the program is for uncompensated care and would follow up on specific questions. The amendment was adopted without objection.
The second amendment, EOGB 2026-0875, placed $7.9 billion in reserve for Florida’s Directed Payment Program for hospitals, pending final CMS approval. Discussion focused on hospital attestations that no hold harmless agreements were in place, the meaning of those federal requirements, and whether any agreements had to be unwound; AHCA said attestations had been received from all hospitals and submitted to CMS. Members also asked about the approval timeline and whether another amendment would be needed after final approval, and AHCA said approval was hoped for soon but could not confirm the budget process. Representative Woodson raised concerns about cancer hospitals not participating in the DPP; AHCA responded that those hospitals participate instead in a separate Florida Cancer Hospital supplemental program, which had already been approved. This amendment was also adopted without objection, and the commission then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- enhanced transparency by making key information about service providers publicly available, including ratings
- enhanced transparency by making key information about service providers publicly available, including ratings
- I meant to catch you, but it mentions a rating system.
- Do we currently have a rating system for our ATB programs? No, not that I'm aware of.
Summary:
The committee met to hear several House bills related to aging services, child care, and transparency in human services. At the start, the chair announced House Bill 2949 would be laid over until the following Monday and said the committee should expect one additional meeting before deadline. The committee also adopted PCS versions of the bills presented.
House Bill 3390, by Rep. Clinton, would require the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to maintain a more detailed provider search website for home and community-based services, including ratings, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, and administrator information. Clinton said the goal was greater transparency and consumer protection, but noted a fiscal impact estimate of about $244,000, with roughly $126,000 affecting the state budget. After a question about whether a rating system already exists, he said he was not aware of one and suggested scaling back the proposal if needed. The bill passed 4-0.
House Bill 4199, by Rep. Schreiber, proposed a limited pilot program to help employers and the state share child care costs for workers in a specific income band, with the state matching up to one-third of employer contributions. Schreiber described it as a public-private approach to rising child care costs. The committee passed the bill 4-0. House Bill 4407, by Rep. Blancett, aimed to prevent a future senior services waiting list by encouraging better use of home and community-based services and PACE instead of more expensive long-term care, and House Bill 4412 would create a revolving fund tied to those senior service programs. Blancett argued both bills could improve care and save state money; both measures passed 4-0. The chair then announced the committee had finished its agenda and adjourned, with one more meeting scheduled for the following Monday at 10 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 13 Feb 9th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate bill authorizing the City of Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supplied
- The House bill regarding late payments and interest rates for real estate bills and personal property
- Second reading of the bills: An act authorizing the city of Taunton to establish a separate billing rate
- An act regarding late payments and interest rates for real estate bills and personal property taxes,
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- But all the end of the rate is needed this legislation. I'm not a final, but we do it.
- than is typically practical for a utility to raise its user rates.
- Well, this bill would have $78.5 million for sewer rate relief.
- Sewer rate relief.
- It wouldn't use water rates or sewer rates; it would have to set up a new solution for that.
Summary:
The hearing covered a broad set of environmental and water-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on blue economy and circular economy proposals, drought management, drinking water safety, flood resilience, and water infrastructure funding. Supporters of bills such as H. 987 and H. 988 described grant programs for blue economy workforce development, research, small businesses, and public education about a circular economy. Other speakers backed measures on coastal erosion research, recreational boating dredging, cranberry water-right transfers, sand mining oversight, and a voucher program for home water filtration in PFAS-impacted communities. Several elected officials and advocates also urged passage of bills to require private well testing, improve school drinking water safety, and address sand mining pollution and PFAS contamination.
Water supply and drought issues drew extensive testimony. Senator Eldridge and others supported legislation to let the state, through DEP and the drought management task force, impose regional water-use restrictions during droughts and make the task force permanent in statute. Advocates from watershed groups, farms, and environmental organizations said the current town-by-town approach is inconsistent and ineffective, and they described drought impacts on rivers, farms, private wells, and wildfire risk. A related bill on private wells was supported as a way to help homeowners test and remediate contaminated wells, especially in rural areas without public water.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to allow the Lynnfield Water District to join the MWRA, with local officials saying the move would help address PFAS and other contamination and improve supply reliability. Another major panel supported a water infrastructure funding bill, arguing that aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need major new investment, including support for PFAS treatment, sewer rate relief, biosolids research, and regional interconnections. Members asked about costs, funding sources, and the relationship to existing revolving loan funds; witnesses said the bill would need to be paired with future bond funding and new revenue ideas. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly invited written testimony and noted the large number of speakers.