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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/03/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But not all members of our community have shared in that progress, and I feel extraordinarily lucky..
- I am going to share just a little story that came to me just now...
- President, to the extent that information is going to be shared, it requires affirmative consent.
- And so people are sharing data again, or sharing information that they presume is confidential, and as
- AND SO PEOPLE ARE SHARING DATA AGAIN OR SHARING INFORMATION THAT THEY PRESUME IS CONFIDENTIAL AND AS
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the journal, and then moved through a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills for third reading. The chamber also received and accepted a Finance Committee report on nominations for Kathleen Mosier as Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Terrence O’Leary as Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and John Kagia as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management. All three nominees were confirmed, with Mosier and O’Leary confirmed unanimously and Kagia confirmed 57-1, with Senator Walczyk voting no.
The Senate adopted previously approved resolutions recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and mourning the death of Susan Irene Wright of Harlem. Senators Brisport and Bottcher spoke at length in support of Pride Month, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and ongoing threats to the trans community. On the Susan Wright resolution, Senators Cleare, Bailey, and Bottcher praised her community leadership, philanthropy, and family legacy, and Assembly Member Jordan Wright was recognized in the chamber.
The body then considered and passed many bills on the calendar, including measures on insurance, environmental conservation, public health, education, business law, labor, social services, highway law, and local tax exemptions. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote, including a measure to end higher insurance premiums for widows, a bill to prohibit correctional facilities from denying visitation because of menstrual products or IUDs, and a Medicaid-related bill to expand access to blood pressure monitors for pregnant people. Most bills passed with broad support, though some had notable opposition from a small group of senators.
Late in the session, the Senate took up a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting. Senator Stewart-Cousins sponsored the measure, and Senator Walczyk questioned it extensively, arguing voters had previously approved an independent redistricting process and objecting to changes that would remove the Legislature’s two-thirds map-approval requirement and alter the commission’s role. The sponsor said the changes were needed in response to aggressive partisan redistricting in other states and would still require voter ratification in future sessions. The transcript ends during that debate, with no final vote on the amendment shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It does two things. shared that there's this was their no shared that there's this was their no cost<
- With that, I have two testifiers here to share their perspectives: Heather Hoffman, a subcontractor,
- Truthfully, I'm not sharing this example to put anyone on the spot.
- quickly or that it's wanted to be shared.
- </c> how it's shared publicly? how it's shared publicly? Mr.<01:02:01.480><c> Larson.</c> Mr.
Keywords:
payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, data transparency, Legislative Budget Office, state agencies, fiscal notes, public data, standard time, federal law, time zone
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- That is a value many in this room likely share.
- But the bill also creates share.
- They don't share people's information with other people other than necessary medical providers in the
- I'll just share it with the committee.
- </c> want to give you talking points to share want to give you talking points to share with<01:27:09.120
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Service (11-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> share that. Absolutely. share that. Absolutely.
- I think, Heather, I had one other fact I wanted to share in that previous slide.
- I think, Heather, I had one other fact I wanted to share in that previous slide.
- </c> had one one other fact I wanted to share had one one other fact I wanted to share in<01:00:23.760
- you for sharing the work that you're<01:12:12.080><c> doing.
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services met in person, approved the October 15 minutes, and began with a moment of silence following a Louisville UPS plane explosion that was described as a local tragedy affecting many families and first responders. The main presentation was an overview of Kentucky’s Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NMT) program from the Department for Medicaid Services and the Transportation Cabinet. Witnesses explained that NMT is a federally required Medicaid benefit, administered by the Transportation Cabinet under a risk-based capitated model, with eligibility limited to Medicaid members traveling to medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services and who lack access to other transportation. They also described exclusions, including certain KCHIP, QMB, and PACE members, and outlined the brokered regional structure, call center operations, scheduling rules, vehicle and driver oversight, complaint handling, and rider surveys.
The presenters reported that NMT handled more than 3.1 million trips in state fiscal year 2024, with over 1.38 million trips already recorded in October, and said customer satisfaction surveys were high. They said the FY 2025-26 contract total is about $360.6 million, with monthly per-member capitation rates set by region through an actuarial process and approved by CMS. They emphasized that payments are tied to monthly Medicaid enrollment and that the state draws down federal funds for the exact amount paid, with no leftover balance. They also said most NMT use comes from adult day centers and rehabilitative care such as dialysis.
Members questioned the witnesses about how quality metrics and contract standards are set, whether the state had explored alternatives such as Uber Health or other integrated models, and how utilization was calculated. The witnesses said contract requirements are developed collaboratively by Medicaid Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and other agencies, and that studies of other models generally found higher costs and lower approval ratings, with additional research on a hybrid model expected by the end of the year. They clarified that one figure reflected the share of Medicaid members with registered vehicles, while another reflected actual NMT users, and they defended the capitated structure as shifting financial risk to brokers rather than the state. Representative Fleming also raised concerns about oversight, reporting, and the apparent gap between budgeted and contracted amounts, asking whether any unused funds would return to general funds; the discussion ended before a final answer was given.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/08/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I share that hope.
- And so I share that uh just US citizen.
- Then there is a change item that is shared in both positions for corridor planning.
- ><c> to</c> Mindot shares your commitment to Mindot shares your commitment to increasing<01:21:46.320
- Introduce yourself and then share your comments, please. Thank you, Chair Cosnik.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and I'm here today to share our concerns with House File 2216.
- </c><00:30:58.320><c> the</c> heads up on this and um I do share the heads up on this and um I do share
- </c> that I've heard and I wanted to share that I've heard and I wanted to share from<01:21:15.520><c
- </c><01:29:55.120><c> any</c><01:29:55.520><c> additional</c> sharing services. any additional sharing
- </c> family foster care and life sharing family foster care and life sharing services<01:31:03.520><c
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Health Services (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- this</c><00:07:36.400><c> now</c><00:07:37.039><c> is</c><00:07:37.199><c> to</c><00:07:37.479><c> share
- </c><00:09:42.040><c> some</c><00:09:42.160><c> of</c><00:09:42.360><c> their</c> provider here share
- some of their provider here share some of their stories<00:09:43.480><c> so</c><00:09:43.680><c> you
- </c> entities that serve at DIS portion share entities that serve at DIS portion share of<01:05:39.119
- So the discounts aren't being shared with patients the most.
Keywords:
00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call
00:01:19 Discussion of 25RS HB 785
00:30:25 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 785
00:32:15 Discussion of 25RS HB 61
00:36:42 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 61
00:38:07 Discussion of 25RS HB 788
00:51:01 Discussion of 25RS SB 14
01:11:09 Discussion of 25RS HB 685
01:44:57 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and took up House Bill 785, as amended by a committee substitute that combined language from HB 785 and HB 787. The bill was described as addressing Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) audits, provider contract notice and amendment procedures, mental health parity compliance, and related transparency requirements. Supporters said the measure would tighten notice to providers, limit repeated contract amendments and rate reductions, require more standardized audit procedures, and add reporting on Medicaid claims, appeals, and grievances. It also includes a provision requiring coverage of at least two evaluation-and-management billable services per physician per recipient per date of service, and a section addressing narcotic/opioid treatment program licensing and reimbursement language.
Testimony in support came from Representative Kim Moore, John Inman of BrightView Health, Michelle Sandborne of the Children’s Alliance, and Kelly Cormic of RYSE. They argued that MCOs often use audits and recoupments in ways that are burdensome, opaque, and financially damaging to providers, especially smaller and rural ones. They cited examples of multiple audit requests in short timeframes, large record requests with short deadlines, delayed or absent feedback, and recoupments taken before appeals are resolved. They also said parity laws are not being consistently enforced and that the bill would give the Department of Insurance authority to suspend or revoke an MCO certificate of authority for willful or repeated parity violations. Committee members generally expressed support for provider protections and transparency, while asking for clarification on the narcotic treatment and E/M billing provisions.
Tom Stevens of the Kentucky Association of Health Plans testified in opposition, saying the bill is complex to implement and should be handled through the broader Medicaid oversight work of House Bill 9, the MOAB. He said the issues raised were better suited for that bipartisan stakeholder process and noted the committee substitute had not yet been fully reviewed by his group. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute and then moved to a vote on the bill; the roll call began, with several members recorded as voting yes, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote result is shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I know, Chair Davids, Joy, could you please define fair share? Thank you for that.
- I know, Chair Davids, Joy, could you please define fair share?
- </c> not they deserve to pay their fair share not they deserve to pay their fair share is<00:58:20.319
- </c> fair share fair share I<00:58:27.319><c> knew</c><00:58:27.520><c> you</c><00:58:27.599><c> were
- That doesn't sound like a fair share. Oh, I don't know what the answer is.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:45:13.920><c> last</c> nutrition programs and as I shared last nutrition programs and as I shared
- I appreciate you just sharing the answers that you have for it, so thank you.
- One is: can you share a little bit about MDE and how you partner with other agencies to prevent fraud
- He said we all have the same shared goal here as it relates to this moment in time that we're talking
- The member replied, “Okay, all right.” that you can't share that that you can't share that um<01:33:45.560
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HB 1218 Conference Committee Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a portion of what goes into the decision-making process for cost-share analysis, so to be...
- So you come in at a lower score, so you have a lower cost share.
- The 50 that have been done have been reworked multiple times to get to a cost-share or cost-benefit analysis
Summary:
The conference committee on House Bill 1218 met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, which concerns environmental assessment requirements and cost-share analysis for drainage projects. Members discussed revised language that would keep the existing $1 million threshold in place for assessment drain projects, maintain the moratorium on environmental assessments for those projects, and add study language to examine thresholds for when environmental assessments should be required. The House side explained that the goal was to prevent the threshold from being lowered again, while also allowing the interim study to gather more data on agricultural benefit valuation and cost-benefit analysis.
Senator Engett asked why additional study time was needed if more than 50 environmental assessments had already been completed. In response, members explained that the current tool has gaps in how agricultural land benefits are valued, which can affect cost-share calculations, and that the study period would help improve the analysis. They also noted that the bill would not affect municipal water supply or flood control projects, with the main issue being assessment drains in agricultural land.
No votes were taken. The committee agreed the revised language should be put into proper legislative form, and the chair indicated the committee could reconvene later that morning, possibly at 11:00 a.m., before adjourning the meeting.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I decided to share my story with you today to be a voice for other survivors who have been failed by
- my story with you today to be a share my story with you today to be a voice<01:47:11.840><c> for</c>
- of these folks need largely a line share of these folks need treatment<02:31:13.240><c> um</c><02:31
- those views that I if I don't share those views that I ought<03:42:29.000><c> to</c><03:42:29.239><c
- Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for sharing your story.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved.
Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199.
The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, unless you want to share a phone conversation with us, we'd be happy to listen in.
- And I’m going to share this slide, and it’s busy.
- Um, I share >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Um, I share your<00:27:22.159><c> same</c><00:27:22.559><c> frustrations.
- </c> You share the same frustrations. Uh, we did pass a budget this time.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/18/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, thank you for sharing your experiences today. I think that's very important.
- again, thank you for sharing your experiences<00:16:46.600><c> today.
- </c> record and share some stuff with us. record and share some stuff with us.
- </c><00:42:47.040><c> It's</c> and uh, for sharing it with us. It's and uh, for sharing it with us.
- </c> share, please feel Representative Clark. share, please feel Representative Clark.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have some concerns that I want to share with the committee.
- I do have some concerns that I want to share with the committee.
- to have lights on when there's no sunshine, which is shared.
- Everything else was the 20% for transmission; that's all shared benefit.
- We all have these shared expenses for delivering electricity to a house.
Keywords:
utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Healthcare is not ride-sharing.
- </c><00:31:29.280><c> When</c> Healthcare is not ride-sharing. When Healthcare is not ride-sharing.
- </c> misclassified a relatively small share misclassified a relatively small share of<01:13:11.800><c
- This if there's a we looked share this.
- So members that they're able to share.
Summary:
The Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee met to discuss worker misclassification, beginning with approval of the March 4, 2026 minutes and a note that a late-posted bill would not be heard at this time. Chair Pinto opened the hearing by framing misclassification as timely and invited Lea Takapu of the Attorney General’s office to explain the issue. Takapu described misclassification as labeling workers as independent contractors when they are really employees, which can deprive workers of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and other protections while also reducing tax revenue. She said the Attorney General’s office and the MEAP partnership have been working on the issue and cited estimates that Minnesota workers lose billions annually and the state loses hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars in revenue, while noting that legitimate independent contracting is not the target.
Members questioned how the committee could rely on estimates when the exact number of misclassified workers is unknown. Takapu responded that the figures were based on studies and complaint data, and that underground or undocumented work makes exact counts difficult. Chair Pinto noted the numbers were estimates and referenced a 2024 Legislative Auditor finding that Minnesota lacked an adequate, coordinated approach to proper worker classification, while saying progress had been made since then.
Several industry witnesses then testified in support of stronger enforcement. Kevin Pranis of LiUNA said misclassification remains rampant in parts of construction, especially drywall, stucco, thin stone, and broadband installation, and argued it is tax, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation fraud that harms law-abiding contractors and taxpayers. Matt Wollers of Braxton and Sons said his company loses bids to competitors that misclassify workers, creating a labor-cost advantage of 30% or more, and asked for meaningful enforcement rather than new legislation, including regular unannounced jobsite visits. Jesse Madison of Purple Tally Productions said misclassification is anti-competition and described examples from live events and entertainment, urging front-end checks on workers’ compensation, unemployment coverage, and W-2 versus 1099 status before work begins. The next testifier, Ben Ballou of the Minnesota Nurses Association, began his remarks as the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:37:35.119><c> what</c> and uh in fall where we'll share what and uh in fall where we'll share
- </c> problematic for the thousands of shared problematic for the thousands of shared parts<00:57:25.680
- our thoughts on opportunity to share our thoughts on this<00:58:08.640><c> topic.
- </c><01:02:31.040><c> their</c> to have a chance to uh share their to have a chance to uh share their
- I certainly share the concern about the state implementing technology.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- What we seldom ask is, what is the fair share of a poor person?
- What we seldom ask is, what is the fair share of a poor person?
- It did not fall on ... share of a poor person? What what should share of a poor person?
- Other agencies are sharing information with us.
- Other agencies are sharing information with us.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But I want to thank the providers and clients who are here to share their experiences today.
- Um we share their experiences today.
- :18.480><c> adult</c> former caregiver shared that adult former caregiver shared that adult played<00
- </c><01:04:46.079><c> many</c> function effectively and shares many function effectively and shares many
- Um I and we appreciate you for sharing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And for between-district open enrollment, then the levy share is borne by the Minona district in this
- I briefly want to share also that I do understand the financial pressures our schools are facing.
- </c> questions asked I briefly want to share questions asked I briefly want to share also<00:36:48.359
- </c> which obviously he shared with the which obviously he shared with the committee<00:42:54.240><c>
- Information sharing needs to be done at a quicker pace.
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
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> moral responsibilities and our shared moral responsibilities and our shared Humanity<00:06:48.199
- While the flight manifest has not been shared, from the names that have been shared publicly I want to
- from the names that have been shared from the names that have been shared<04:37:01.359><c> publicly<
- In sorrow and shared humanity, I wholeheartedly support this resolution, and I yield back.
- In sorrow and shared humanity, I wholeheartedly support this resolution, and I yield back.