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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- reserve these facilities and tie them up and not allow them to be able to utilize it for private entities
- to come in and pay the private entities to come in and pay the full<00:18:42.160><c> cost</c><00:18:
- of this entity decided that the best recipient of these funds was they on sales.
- And I find out we've got this this this this this this this this this entity entity entity which<02:57
- </c><02:57:46.080><c> decided</c><02:57:47.160><c> that</c> this entity decided that this entity decided
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- He added that there might be entities generating ammonia certificates in other states, and Minnesota
- uh as a back to the Minnesota entities uh as a way<00:16:18.639><c> of</c><00:16:19.120><c> making</
- These Minnesota entities will also be harmed should this bill become law.
- These Minnesota entities will also be harmed should this bill become law.
- </c><00:52:07.000><c> will</c> contracts these Minnesota entities will contracts these Minnesota entities
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- at Florida colleges be prohibited from advocating for those entities?
- But are any of those entities that you think can possibly be on that list have anything to do with your
- So who were the government and government overreach and labeling people and entities and groups because
- Okay, so then further understanding that, I mean, any entity can receive the records request because
- I think all government entities make decisions that you and I may not make at every level about what
Keywords:
security detail, protective detail, candidate protection, election security, statewide office, governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet officer, nominee, officer-elect, FDLE, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, primary election, general election, canvassing commission, political party, minor party, campaign safety, election protection, public safety
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.(2-10-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- For these three entities or the whole... House floor when we introduce the budget.
- For these three entities or the whole...
- For these three entities or the whole...
- One expenditure we noted was a total of $2.4 million paid to an entity called Red 7E.
- </c><00:43:03.280><c> called</c> $2.4 million paid to an entity called $2.4 million paid to an entity
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/22/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, under the current writing of the statute, it appears that it is permissible for an entity to use
- Okay, and this— It is permissible for an entity to use these monies for that purpose.
- For instance, the statute requires that each entity maintain discretionary real-time control over its
- And I just want to share that I'm not placing blame on any other entity.
- What was the number you guys gave all the entities that you brought in?
Summary:
The committee began with opening remarks about moving to a monthly, two-hour schedule for more timely and focused oversight of Auditor General findings. Members also recognized Melanie Chesney for 32 years of service to the Office of the Auditor General, with several speakers praising her work and her role in strengthening the relationship between the Auditor General’s office and J-LAC.
The main agenda item was the Auditor General’s December 2025 special audit on the school safety interoperability fund and interoperable communication systems. Staff reported that about $26 million had been allocated to 14 law enforcement agencies for systems intended to improve real-time communication between schools and first responders. The audit found that all 14 agencies used the money for interoperable systems, but four agencies allowed private or tribal schools to participate contrary to statute, and several agencies failed to submit required annual expenditure reports. It also found that none of the three systems reviewed met every statutory requirement as written, in part because some requirements were vague or interpreted differently by vendors and agencies. The audit recommended that agencies recover and report any improper benefit to non-public schools, avoid using fund money for ongoing costs tied to non-public school participation, submit missing reports, and improve cost planning and contract monitoring; it also recommended that the legislature clarify eligibility for private and tribal schools and revisit unclear system requirements.
The audit further found procurement and contracting problems at nine of 14 agencies, including weak or missing sole-source justifications, contracts that lacked accountability and termination provisions, and poor documentation of pricing and deliverables. Several agencies had not planned for ongoing annual costs, which the audit estimated could range from about $16,000 to $382,000 per rural county depending on the system. In the discussion, members expressed frustration with sole-source contracting and lack of documentation, and some said they would oppose future vendor bills without competitive bidding and stronger payment controls. The auditor also described mixed system performance: some agencies reported useful features such as panic alerts, camera access, and map sharing, but other systems were not fully functional or had never been implemented. The committee then heard from the Arizona Sheriffs’ Association, whose president said sheriffs support the goal of improving school safety, described county implementation challenges, and defended the use of local staff to manage the projects, while acknowledging that smaller counties face staffing and connectivity limits.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/19/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In comparison to the other entities at the table, um this their targets wouldn't have made this possible
- In comparison to the other entities at the table, um this their targets wouldn't have made this possible
- In comparison to the other entities<00:34:00.480><c> at</c><00:34:00.720><c> the</c><00:34:00.880><c>
- table,</c><00:34:01.919><c> um</c><00:34:02.799><c> this</c><00:34:03.519><c> their</c> entities at
- the table, um this their entities at the table, um this their targets<00:34:04.240><c> wouldn't</c><00
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of those are entities over which the Department of Education doesn't have any jurisdiction.
- Thank you for the question. um entities over which the Department of um entities over which the Department
- and develop and Implement a protocol for and applicable<00:52:03.480><c> to</c><00:52:03.599><c> entities
- over which they applicable to entities over which they don't<00:52:05.559><c> have</c><00:52:05.760>
- to be able to create this if entities to be able to create this if they<00:53:52.880><c> if</c><00:53
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , states such as Florida and Texas have passed laws restricting ownership of land by citizens or entities
- Passed laws restricting ownership of land by citizens or entities from foreign adversaries, which has
- A foreign entity controlling your food supply will control your nation.
- whoever those adversaries may entities whoever those adversaries may in<00:45:39.119><c> the</c><00:
- ><c> your</c><00:45:47.920><c> food</c> Uh foreign entity controlling your food Uh foreign entity controlling
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:04:59.360><c> such</c><00:04:59.600><c> as</c><00:04:59.720><c> nonprofits</c> interested entities
- , such as nonprofits interested entities, such as nonprofits and<00:05:01.000><c> DNR,</c><00:05:01.960
- It's kind of like the legislatively named entities, advance payments are always a red flag for us as
- We did not, you know, audit LSARD SAM's as another legislative entity.
- Uh, we try to maintain our independence and not review the actions of other legislative entities.
Bills:
HF3564
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:13.279><c> is</c> abuse to another individual or entity is abuse to another individual or
- entity is void<00:09:14.480><c> and</c><00:09:14.720><c> uninforceable.
- Replace line 471 on page 17 with the following: No participating entity authorized to submit.
- c><01:16:52.800><c> to</c> participating enter entity authorized to participating enter entity authorized
- </c> that goes to to various uh uh entities that goes to to various uh uh entities within<01:18:58.719
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2115 - Human Services Omnibus - Part 2 - 05/14/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:58:09.440><c> that</c> concerned when we pick a um entity that concerned when we pick a um entity
- And that is sort of the entity that we would delegate this authority to.
- I want to entities that they certified.
- that that we would is sort of the entity that that we would delegate<01:03:38.720><c> this</c><01:03
- The conversation was to create this entity that would be like, you know, we gave them some seed money
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It can't be all things that we need to give it to the right entities to deal with those situations.
- it to the right entities to deal with<00:51:03.040><c> those</c> with those with those situations<00
- The Teacher Standards Board became a separate entity by statute, designed to eliminate any potential
- </c><01:13:01.679><c> by</c><01:13:01.880><c> Statute</c> became a separate entity by Statute became
- </c> accepting evaluations from this entity accepting evaluations from this entity that<01:22:49.480>
Summary:
The joint Committee on Education and Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard Senate Bill 422, which would authorize the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified people whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The Department of Education testified in support, noting a prior law that created the Kono diploma program before it sunset in 2020. Several members of the public also testified in support. Both committees later recommended passage of SB 422 without amendments, and the recommendation was adopted by voice votes.
The committees then heard Senate Bill 530 on Braille literacy. The bill would establish Braille literacy as state policy, require Braille-related literacy assessments for eligible blind and low-vision students, authorize DOE rulemaking, create a Braille Literacy Resource Center, and appropriate funds. DOE and the Department of Human Services supported the measure, as did the National Federation of the Blind, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, and a blind testifier who described the importance of early Braille instruction. The Attorney General’s office raised concerns about statutory language requiring yearly assessments and suggested revisions so annual decisions remain with IEP teams. The committees voted to pass SB 530 with amendments, including the Attorney General’s suggested changes, and adopted the recommendation.
The next measure was Senate Bill 532, which would allow school staff and agents trained by a licensed clinician to volunteer to administer medication to students in public schools under certain conditions and clarify who may prescribe such medication. DOE and Department of Health testimony supported the bill. The Attorney General recommended replacing the term “licensed clinician” with the defined term “health care professional.” The Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants supported the bill but asked that physician assistants be included among providers who may prescribe medications for school administration. After questions about current school health aide duties and field-trip medication procedures, the committees voted to pass SB 532 with amendments, including the Attorney General’s terminology change, and adopted the recommendation.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- the nutritional portions are up to par to meet the USDA standards, and so having them... another entity
- If it does result in a nonprofit organization or private entity receiving grants of public funds, then
- would work um if it does result entities would work um if it does result in<00:28:59.399><c> a</c><00
- receiving grants of public funds entity receiving grants of public funds then<00:29:04.399><c> um</c
- we I will money um on a private entity we I will stand<00:29:14.320><c> by</c><00:29:14.480><c> for<
Summary:
The Committee on Education heard several Department of Education-related bills and received extensive testimony on school meals and veteran diplomas. HB 628 would restore authority for the Department of Education to issue high school diplomas to veterans whose schooling was interrupted by World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The superintendent testified in support, explaining the authority had sunset in 2020 and describing the measure as a way to recognize veterans. No opposition or questions were raised, and the bill was left without further action in the excerpt.
The committee also heard HB 1074 and HB 110, both supported by the Department of Education and the School Facilities Authority. HB 1074 was described as a cleanup measure to clarify land-related language and make the statute more consistent across state agencies and DOE. HB 110 concerned benchmarking and the farm-to-school/local food effort; DOE and several supporters, including county councils, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, said the bill would help align metrics and support the 30% local food goal by 2030. Members questioned DOE about progress, and DOE said it was working on menus, procurement, and coordination with distributors and farmers. A Farm to School representative said the current bottleneck was poor communication with farmers and the need to bring them into planning earlier; DOE said it was still figuring out the process and that island-based procurement and separate RFPs were being explored.
HB 328, relating to school meals and local resource food and plant-based options, drew the most testimony. DOE testified with comments, and the Attorney General’s office suggested revisions to clarify that the bill would apply to both DOE and charter schools, to separate public and private funds if donations or grants are accepted, and to add standards if nonprofit or private entities receive public money. Supporters included HSTA, the Hawaii Public Health Institute/Farm to School Network, Climate Protection Hawaii, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and numerous individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized healthier school meals, student-requested plant-based options, support for local farms, and the 30% by 2030 goal. Some testimony urged more local purchasing and raised concerns about decentralization, while DOE said it was considering island-based procurement and separate contracts to better support local producers. No votes were taken in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Our role is to coordinate the process, working with committee staff and state entities to process and
- </c><00:04:58.600><c> to</c> committee staff and state entities to committee staff and state entities
- Chair, members, as is the case with all the entities before you today, the Revisor's Office is a joint
- That is a completely different entity. It's overseen by PERA.
- </c> recommendations by the agency or entity recommendations by the agency or entity that<01:04:33.440
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires all entities to report AFFF inventories, so we know exactly what is out there.
- All of these are, depending on the exact entity, quasi-government entities that receive public dollars
- So given that they are funded, these various entities, by TDT dollars that are public dollars, would
- They have a contract, obviously, to receive the money, but it's not a contracted entity to provide a
- They have a contract, obviously, to receive the money, but it's not a contracted entity to provide a
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - Part 2 - 03/27/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Public, but about what is available to entities the state is suing, often large corporations such as
- Public, but about what is available to entities the state is suing, often large corporations such as
- that you can get who is the entity that you can get discovery<01:38:19.880><c> from?
- </c><01:42:57.840><c> So,</c> entities that are under the state.'"
- So, entities that are under the state.'"
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:22:26.800><c> of</c> Institute and Chinese entities of Institute and Chinese entities of concern
- </c><02:23:18.720><c> It</c><02:23:18.960><c> goes</c><02:23:19.120><c> without</c> Entities of Concern
- It goes without Entities of Concern Act. It goes without saying,<02:23:19.680><c> Mr.
- an institution with a relationship to a Confucius Institute, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity
- an institution with a relationship to a Confucius Institute, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> government entities government entities uh<00:38:18.720><c> but</c><00:38:18.960><c> would</c><00
- All it does is restrict government entities.
- Speaker. it does is restrict government entities. it does is restrict government entities.
- </c><02:24:36.319><c> Government</c> entities for associations.
- Government entities for associations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/24/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll have three farm entities. You'll tell us about them. Well, thank you, Suzanne.
- We will then have the 30 or so entities that move from an audited financial statement down to review.
- </c> uh then have the the 30 or so entities uh then have the the 30 or so entities that<01:29:40.880>
- And I do want to uh revisit uh entities.
- . 23 uh or 200 entities will see a<01:30:18.960><c> increase</c><01:30:19.280><c> in</c><01:30:19.600
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Two separate entities. >> Correct. >> Okay.
- Two separate entities. >> Correct. >> Okay.
- Two separate entities. >> Correct. >> Okay.
- <00:47:29.599><c> two</c><00:47:29.839><c> separate</c><00:47:30.160><c> entities.
- two separate entities. Correct. right? two separate entities. Correct.
Keywords:
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, state funding, public performances, educational programs, cultural arts funding, historic properties, preservation, inheritance, working group, public-private partnerships, sustainable funding, historic preservation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, construction, state review, burial sites, cultural artifacts, development review, phased review, administrative fees
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2603, which would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state orchestra of Hawaii. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the Attorney General’s office, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Retail Merchants of Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association, and others. Supporters emphasized the bill’s value to arts education, cultural vitality, and the visitor economy. The chair noted there were also many written testimonies submitted, and the bill was left without questions or action in the excerpt.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2083, which would create a state-owned historic properties preservation plan working group within DNR. The State Historic Preservation Division supported the bill and said it would help create a statewide database and better planning for state-owned historic properties, while noting its current review work is reactive and project-by-project. The committee asked about duplication and existing consultation processes; SHPD said it already reviews state projects under existing law and has in-house architectural staff. The measure was then set aside after brief discussion, with no vote shown in the excerpt.
Next was Senate Bill 2341, which would authorize phased review of certain private-property projects and change SHPD’s review deadlines. SHPD and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the bill, saying it could encourage more proactive, programmatic review and that the current average review time for simple projects is about 56 days. Several opponents, including Sierra Club of Hawaii, Bianca Isaki, Malama Kane Lua, and Tara Roas, argued phased review would delay projects, create conflict, and weaken historic preservation protections, especially for iwi kūpuna and burial sites. Committee members raised concerns about whether the bill conflicted with prior court decisions and asked SHPD for its view; SHPD said it was not a legal question for them and suggested a programmatic alternative. The bill was not voted on in the excerpt.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 2306 on administrative fees for the Bureau of Conveyances. HGEA opposed the measure, focusing on a provision allowing the special fund to be used for qualified contractors, while the Bureau of Conveyances supported the bill as a fee correction that would equalize recording fees between systems. The bureau said specialized technical work sometimes requires outside contracting and that it could consider a contract period; the chair and members discussed the HGEA concern and asked whether the issue could be addressed. No final action was shown in the excerpt.