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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • It renames the program as the Agricultural Enforcement Program and expands the program statewide.
  • <00:50:13.119> Those designing an enhanced program. Those designing an enhanced program.
  • <00:52:26.720> to the kulana a tech pathways program to the kulana a tech pathways program
  • any future programs. And additionally, any future programs.
  • Happy to answer any questions. programming. We've seen a lot of um programming.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • we've got two different committees actually that's been working on this rural health transformation program
  • I think this will be critical in expanding our ability to broaden this program throughout Alabama. replace
  • ><00:26:31.600> to<00:26:32.159> broaden<00:26:32.559> this<00:26:32.799> program
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 514 provides clarification in regards to alternative education programming through charter
  • It was an incentive to incentivize our Oklahoma teacher prep programs to think outside the box, work
  • And so, OEQa, who was running this program, said, would you include it so that we can award more than
  • one of those programs?
  • And we had some private dollars that helped pay for the technical assistance program.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • at a kitchen table, or online, is a stronger, more defensible program.
  • The second part is the something called the credit enhancement program.
  • Are you referring to the credit enhancement program side of or the revolving loan fund program?
  • This is a program that has proven to be very well received from the public.
  • I mean, again, we're not talking about a 20 or 30-year program.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're here to talk about the program and the bill that you just presented.
  • Before I pass the microphone to the two managers of the program, I think we must talk about how we got
  • Are providers that work a lot with the American Indian plan or program?
  • The bill also closes avenues for abuse within the hospital presumptive eligibility program.
  • So the question we're asking is: does that program reflect that purpose?
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard a series of bills focused on developmental disabilities oversight, behavioral health fraud, AHCCCS operations, child safety, and state hospital capacity. SB 1179 would make the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program permanent and remove the appropriations contingency; Disability Rights Arizona and program managers testified that Commit had identified systemic care problems, while the sponsor said the work should continue. The bill received a 6-1 do-pass recommendation. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for behavioral health patient brokering investigations; Native advocates described widespread recruitment and exploitation of vulnerable people, especially Native Americans, and the bill passed 8-0. SB 1115 would prohibit AHCCCS from allowing remote work for Access employees; the sponsor argued in-person oversight was needed, while AHCCCS warned of space and staffing problems. It passed 4-3. SB 1051 would require hospitals to collect and report patients’ citizenship or immigration status for cost accounting; supporters called it a data-collection measure, while nurses and physicians said it would create fear and deter care. It passed 4-3. SB 1122, as amended, would replace prior authorization with 100% prepayment review for certain behavioral health services under the American Indian Health Plan, and passed 7-0 after AHCCCS said it had worked on the amendment. SB 1132, to appropriate unspecified funds for a new Arizona State Hospital wing, drew testimony from families and advocates describing severe shortages of state hospital beds and the need for more long-term treatment capacity; it passed 7-0. SB 1169, to fund graduate medical education and a new residency program, passed 6-0. SB 1171, requiring AHCCCS to check for dual enrollment in exchange plans and AHCCCS, passed 4-2-1 after AHCCCS said implementation would require system changes and costs. SB 1172, requiring more experienced DCS investigators for repeated abuse/neglect reports and court notification of hotline calls in dependency cases, passed 7-0. SB 1173, requiring behavioral health facility applicants, owners, and licensees to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present permanent residents with fingerprint clearance cards, passed 4-3 after an amendment clarifying the lawful-presence requirement.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some programs are front-loaded academically and some programs do their training in clinical at the same
  • I'm not aware of any Texas program.
  • I am not aware of any online programs for CRNA. You're not aware of any online programs? Okay.
  • Program, you know this... it's several universities in Texas that offer online CRNA programs.
  • TMA-initiated Rural Resident Grant Program that just last month awarded funding to the first programs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025

Public Health

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  • associate program director.
  • Graduate program pathways are either a two-year master's of... ...science and nursing programs with 500
  • I am also the program director for Texas Tech's nurse midwifery master's degree program.
  • And that's why the program. And really, the problem is, the program is not functional.
  • Opioid antagonist program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 3191 introduces three scalable levels of programming.
  • Third, HB 3191 builds on a successful four-horse pilot program. by creating a childcare innovation program
  • The other issue was that it was a pilot program only.
  • An evaluation of Michigan's tri-share program found that the program reduced childcare costs by an average
  • We also offer tremendous warmth. programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Child Care Scholarship, or CCS, program.
  • So what this bill does, HB 175, is it allows for us to create a program I mean, sorry, it'll provide
  • So, HB 175 is creative in that it both is. parents to find these programs that are providing exemplary
  • But also we'll expand the number of those programs actually available by providing grants to actually
  • Having a grant program in place where people can engage and And getting that financial support means
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Mar 11th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • You could tell me there's there are three different program types types that DFPS will refer to us and
  • I propose any changes to eligibility requirements for federal or state aid programs.
  • grant-funded programs, and as value-added services. that MCOs provide.
  • So that's our Texas Health Steps program.
  • This program would not go forward. Is that correct?
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 42

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Apr 10, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 43

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • was a reminder that on Monday they will begin collecting clothing for the YWCA Dress for Success program
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 21st, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, I serve on contract review and I serve on sunset.
  • contract of view committee and I<00:04:18.720> serve<00:04:18.959> on<00:04:19.280> sunset
  • <00:04:20.320> And<00:04:20.479> basically<00:04:20.799> what I serve on sunset
  • And basically what I serve on sunset.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 14th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Current federal law restricts federally funded social services with workforce. development program.
  • However, the separately running programs are more costly and inefficient.
  • If the social service program in Texas were consolidated, it is believed that.
  • agencies and services to be ready when federal laws or guidelines allow the consolidation of safety net programs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 8th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • And fourth, the Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Development Program.
  • Some of the suggestions we have mentioned include converting the program into a loan program and putting
  • Programs at the company.
  • So, a session ago, we were looking to pass a low to no interest loan program just to encourage new programs
  • Across 38 different programs, there are 203 license types.
Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • First, why is a state program important?
  • Some of the things that we have suggested, as I mentioned, are converting the program into a loan program
  • So a session ago, we were looking to pass a low-to-no-interest loan program just to encourage new programs
  • If it were a loan program or something like that, it'd be different. Thank you.
  • I believe the current number is 203, over 38 different programs. 38 different programs, 203 license types
Summary: The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified. The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 17th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • private disputes by duplicating the same fraud enforcement provisions that apply to government health programs
  • There are certainly examples in government healthcare programs of people in the healthcare business,
  • The group number for a plan subject to TDI jurisdiction may only be used for enrollees in a TDI program
  • It had a sunset provision on it, but I think because of the fact that the federal government did not
  • In addition, it has no impact on the existing 340B drug program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Apr 7th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Why full program? Program access matters. The Omni is key to our strategy.
  • This program includes wholesalers as eligible entities to apply to the program, and wholesalers are responsible
  • I'm proud to say that our All Pro Dad program is doing just that.
  • You know, per capita, we had a lot more benefit from this program.
  • , and the Targeted Appraisal Review Program.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 11th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • What this bill does is it requires that anyone who is on a committee that comes before the sunset board
  • must come before the examiner's office for training regarding their duties through the sunset process
  • What we're doing is a program called Safer Together, where a veteran... called Safer Together, where
  • We do not have a gun safe storage program in the state of Alabama.
  • They feel like their sons would still be alive had this program been in place at that point.
Bills: SB36, SB39, SB40, SB12, SB29, SB121, SB131, SB12
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This program represents a future of community leaders.
  • This is a proof of concept program that comes with a sunset in 2032, and so if no money is used, if we
  • Empowerment Program.
  • Creates the Oklahoma Dream Accounts Investment Program Act.
  • That's programming; reject it.