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US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><00:32:08.000><c> say,</c><00:32:08.320><c> would</c><00:32:08.559><c> be</c><00:32:08.960><c> almost
  • Let's<00:32:14.960><c> ensure</c><00:32:15.279><c> that</c><00:32:15.440><c> we</c><00:32:15.679><c>
  • </c><00:32:16.799><c> Speaker,</c><00:32:17.120><c> the</c><00:32:17.360><c> digital</c><00:32:17.679
  • The<00:32:35.519><c> United</c><00:32:35.840><c> States</c><00:32:36.080><c> has</c><00:32:36.480><c>
  • <00:32:49.600><c> to</c><00:32:49.919><c> be</c><00:32:50.159><c> on</c><00:32:50.559><c> change</c><
Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1012, house, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (2-11-26)

Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • as</c><00:32:05.360><c> the</c><00:32:05.519><c> actual</c><00:32:05.760><c> high</c><00:32:05.919><c
  • </c><00:32:08.640><c> to</c><00:32:08.720><c> to</c><00:32:09.120><c> see</c><00:32:09.600><c> these<
  • > or</c><00:32:10.320><c> are</c><00:32:10.640><c> heat</c><00:32:10.880><c> maps</c><00:32:11.360><c
  • </c><00:32:13.360><c> Um</c><00:32:13.600><c> and</c><00:32:13.840><c> we've</c><00:32:14.080><c> got
  • </c><00:32:18.799><c> um</c><00:32:18.960><c> in</c><00:32:19.200><c> Tennessee,</c><00:32:19.840><c>
Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education
Keywords: 958, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/11/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then<00:32:01.840><c> we</c><00:32:02.080><c> will</c><00:32:02.320><c> ask</c><00:32:02.880><c>
  • ><c> will</c><00:32:05.840><c> have</c><00:32:06.880><c> everyone</c><00:32:07.600><c> that</c><00:32
  • :32:23.519><c> do</c><00:32:23.679><c> one</c><00:32:23.840><c> at</c><00:32:24.799><c> Okay.
  • So actually<00:32:26.000><c> members,</c><00:32:26.320><c> we're</c><00:32:26.559><c> going</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:36.720><c> you</c><00:32:36.799><c> want</c><00:32:36.960><c> to</c><00:32:37.039><c> do</
Bills: HF3127 , HF3816 , HF3814 , HF3815 , HF3817
Committee: House Taxes
Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, corporate franchise tax, individual income tax, research expenditures, federal compliance, Minnesota Statutes, income tax, corporate tax, section 179, federal conformity, HF3815, Minnesota taxes, tax conformity, Internal Revenue Code, IRC conformity
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 03/24/26

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • Essentially,<00:32:04.000><c> it</c><00:32:04.120><c> ensures</c><00:32:04.760><c> that</c><00:32:05.000
  • Uh,<00:32:09.679><c> the</c><00:32:09.840><c> program</c><00:32:10.520><c> as</c><00:32:10.679><c> set
  • </c><00:32:10.880><c> out</c><00:32:11.040><c> in</c><00:32:11.120><c> the</c><00:32:11.200><c> bill<
  • <c> be</c><00:32:11.720><c> overseen</c><00:32:12.240><c> by</c><00:32:12.480><c> the</c><00:32:12.560
  • <00:32:23.120><c> you'll</c><00:32:23.280><c> note</c><00:32:23.760><c> letters</c><00:32:24.160><c>
Committee: Senate Labor
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CAA Info Briefing - Thu May 8, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These<00:32:07.760><c> two</c><00:32:08.320><c> come</c><00:32:08.559><c> from</c><00:32:09.720><c> um
  • :32:15.360><c> we</c><00:32:15.600><c> care</c><00:32:15.840><c> for</c><00:32:16.000><c> those</c><00
  • uh<00:32:17.519><c> within</c><00:32:17.840><c> our</c><00:32:18.080><c> collections</c><00:32:18.799
  • Um, right now<00:32:34.640><c> they</c><00:32:34.960><c> have</c><00:32:35.360><c> a</c><00:32:35.679
  • ><c> a</c><00:32:36.080><c> project</c><00:32:36.399><c> that</c><00:32:36.720><c> is</c><00:32:36.880
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts held an informational briefing with representatives from ʻIolani Palace and Bishop Museum to discuss how the Legislature can better support state-funded cultural institutions during the interim and into the next session. Chair Capella said the goal was to understand current needs, preserve Hawaiian culture and history, and expand educational access. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing. ʻIolani Palace’s representative described the Friends of ʻIolani Palace’s role as the nonprofit supporting repair, restoration, maintenance, and public education for the state monument. She said state operational funding and ARPA funds were critical to keeping the palace open, maintaining HVAC and other systems, and funding repairs that would otherwise fall to DLNR. She highlighted ongoing and planned projects including a fire suppression system, HVAC improvements, basement exhibit work, plumbing repairs, elevator replacement, etched glass restoration, and school-tour access. She also noted that a prior $150,000 CIP for windows and doors had not yet been released, and said the organization is exploring ways to bring more neighbor island students to the palace through transportation support, airline partnerships, and digital outreach. Bishop Museum’s representatives outlined the museum’s history, its role as the state museum of natural and cultural history, and its extensive collections in archives, archaeology, botany, entomology, zoology, and cryopreservation. They emphasized the museum’s work in preservation, research, environmental stewardship, and public education, including free access through Museums for All, daily programming, and cultural festivals and community events. They said state funding has been essential for staffing, IT security, fire suppression, and infrastructure needs, and that digitization of the museum’s 25 million objects is a major ongoing initiative to preserve and share Hawaiʻi’s history and knowledge.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes the omnibus education policy bill, SF1740 5/16/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So<00:32:07.519><c> what</c><00:32:07.760><c> I'm</c><00:32:07.919><c> offering</c><00:32:08.320><c>
  • here</c><00:32:08.480><c> is</c><00:32:08.640><c> a</c><00:32:08.880><c> change</c><00:32:09.120><c>
  • </c><00:32:22.320><c> Others</c><00:32:22.640><c> are</c><00:32:22.799><c> looking</c><00:32:22.960><
  • So the seat<00:32:28.200><c> time</c><00:32:29.200><c> is</c><00:32:29.519><c> not</c><00:32:29.760><
  • c> what</c><00:32:30.000><c> it</c><00:32:30.159><c> used</c><00:32:30.399><c> to</c><00:32:30.640><c
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:13.919><c> their</c><00:32:14.240><c> car</c><00:32:14.640><c> to</c><00:32:15.039><c> check</c>
  • </c><00:32:16.000><c> and</c><00:32:16.159><c> and</c><00:32:16.640><c> opt</c><00:32:16.880><c> into
  • And then you<00:32:18.320><c> can</c><00:32:18.480><c> see</c><00:32:18.559><c> here</c><00:32:18.799
  • </c><00:32:23.440><c> for</c><00:32:23.679><c> a</c><00:32:23.919><c> non-resident</c><00:32:24.640><
  • Um I do<00:32:26.240><c> want</c><00:32:26.399><c> to</c><00:32:26.480><c> note</c><00:32:26.720><c>
Bills: HF624
Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Keywords: HF624, Minnesota fishing law, game and fish, walleye stamp, walleye stamp validation, angling, angler, fishing lines, two lines, four lines, open water fishing, ice fishing, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, fishing regulations, fish harvest, conservation, Minnesota Statutes 97C.315, 1183, house
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 26, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:00.320><c> Thank</c><00:32:00.480><c> you,</c><00:32:00.960><c> Miss</c><00:32:01.120><c>
  • Thank<00:32:22.640><c> you</c><00:32:22.799><c> for</c><00:32:22.960><c> allowing</c><00:32:23.279><c
  • </c><00:32:27.919><c> I</c><00:32:28.159><c> think</c><00:32:28.240><c> it</c><00:32:28.480><c> does<
  • ><00:32:29.679><c> to</c><00:32:29.760><c> do</c><00:32:29.919><c> so</c><00:32:30.080><c> that</c><00
  • Um, no,<00:32:37.279><c> no,</c><00:32:37.679><c> actually</c><00:32:38.480><c> this,</c><00:32:38.880
Bills: SF0058 , SF0061 , SF0095 , SF0107
Committee: House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Keywords: Indian child welfare, tribal relations, sunset repeal, Wyoming law, child custody, sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education - 03/11/25

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> uh</c><00:32:10.000><c> agency</c><00:32:11.000><c> uh</c><00:32:11.159><c> and</c><00:32:11.399
  • /c><00:32:17.279><c> um</c><00:32:17.880><c> related</c><00:32:18.399><c> to</c><00:32:19.039><c> uh<
  • ><c> in</c><00:32:29.120><c> touch</c><00:32:29.519><c> with</c><00:32:29.919><c> uh</c><00:32:30.039
  • 32:36.399><c> Clark</c><00:32:37.080><c> thank</c><00:32:37.240><c> you</c><00:32:37.559><c> any</c>
  • /c><00:32:41.240><c> any</c><00:32:41.399><c> closing</c><00:32:41.760><c> comments</c><00:32:42.039>
Committee: Senate Higher Education
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, May 4, 2026 - AM

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Obviously,<00:32:17.520><c> you</c><00:32:17.640><c> don't</c><00:32:17.800><c> want</c><00:32:17.960
  • </c><00:32:22.720><c> And</c><00:32:22.920><c> 64%</c><00:32:24.040><c> of</c><00:32:24.280><c> the</
  • These are bridges<00:32:27.600><c> that</c><00:32:27.760><c> the</c><00:32:27.840><c> state</c><00:32
  • as<00:32:31.920><c> best</c><00:32:32.240><c> they</c><00:32:32.400><c> can</c><00:32:32.880><c> to<
  • 32:26.480><c> of</c><03:32:26.600><c> the</c><03:32:26.720><c> two</c><03:32:27.520><c> are</c><03:32
Committee: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Keywords: 916, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Roadmap to Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention 3/9/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • be within<00:32:04.880><c> the</c><00:32:05.039><c> lens</c><00:32:05.360><c> and</c><00:32:05.519><
  • and<00:32:18.080><c> she</c><00:32:18.320><c> was</c><00:32:18.480><c> in</c><00:32:18.720><c> those
  • How are<00:32:23.120><c> the</c><00:32:23.279><c> people</c><00:32:23.440><c> in</c><00:32:23.600><c>
  • </c><00:32:25.840><c> So,</c><00:32:26.240><c> I'm</c><00:32:26.480><c> going</c><00:32:26.640><c> to
  • Do<00:32:43.600><c> you</c><00:32:43.840><c> think</c><00:32:44.159><c> that</c><00:32:44.640><c> the
Keywords: 1183, house
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Education Committee, February 27, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:05.360><c> Chairman,</c><00:32:05.600><c> if</c><00:32:05.760><c> there's</c><00:32:06.000
  • </c><00:32:12.000><c> Chairman,</c><00:32:12.399><c> and</c><00:32:12.960><c> thank</c><00:32:13.120>
  • </c><00:32:14.320><c> and</c><00:32:14.640><c> all</c><00:32:14.799><c> the</c><00:32:14.960><c> work
  • my</c><00:32:19.120><c> district</c><00:32:19.440><c> so</c><00:32:19.600><c> I</c><00:32:19.760><c>
  • Senator Roth<00:32:23.279><c> is</c><00:32:23.440><c> always</c><00:32:23.840><c> bringing</c><00:32:
Bills: HB0159
Committee: House Education
Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/19/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • c> So</c><00:32:07.919><c> it's</c><00:32:08.159><c> more</c><00:32:08.320><c> like</c><00:32:08.480>
  • ><c> they</c><00:32:14.320><c> kind</c><00:32:14.399><c> of</c><00:32:14.559><c> go</c><00:32:14.720>
  • Um, and I also<00:32:22.640><c> think</c><00:32:22.880><c> that's</c><00:32:23.279><c> part</c><00:32
  • in</c><00:32:25.200><c> the</c><00:32:25.440><c> new</c><00:32:25.600><c> statute</c><00:32:26.080><
  • /c><00:32:31.200><c> dismiss</c><00:32:31.679><c> the</c><00:32:31.919><c> case</c><00:32:32.399><c>
Bills: HF2825
Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on State Government (11-13-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well,<00:32:25.120><c> as</c><00:32:25.840><c> Representative</c><00:32:26.559><c> Lockett</c><00:32:
  • That's okay.<00:32:30.799><c> He</c><00:32:31.039><c> sees</c><00:32:31.279><c> it</c><00:32:31.440><
  • c> better</c><00:32:31.760><c> as</c><00:32:32.000><c> a</c><00:32:32.159><c> two</c><00:32:32.399><c
  • 32:39.200><c> that</c><00:32:39.440><c> may</c><00:32:39.679><c> be</c><00:32:39.840><c> a</c><00:32:
  • :32:45.519><c> if</c><00:32:45.679><c> we</c><00:32:45.840><c> need</c><00:32:45.919><c> to</c><00:32
Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all
Summary: The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf. Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity (10-21-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • BCTCS and<00:32:04.000><c> we</c><00:32:04.240><c> have</c><00:32:04.399><c> steam</c><00:32:04.799>
  • 00:32:18.159><c> of</c><00:32:18.399><c> Those</c><00:32:18.799><c> programs</c><00:32:19.600><c> are
  • <c> their</c><00:32:30.480><c> own</c><00:32:30.799><c> way</c><00:32:32.080><c> and</c><00:32:32.559
  • approach</c><00:32:40.960><c> does</c><00:32:41.279><c> not</c><00:32:41.600><c> fit</c><00:32:42.000
  • ; they<00:32:52.720><c> make</c><00:32:52.880><c> it</c><00:32:53.120><c> possible</c><00:32:53.919><
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and heard presentations from Carter G. Woodson Academy in Lexington and related school programs in Fayette County Public Schools. School leaders described the academy as an all-male public school option focused on culture, belonging, and opportunity, with a mission to educate, empower, and equip young men academically, socially, and morally. They emphasized culturally responsive instruction, restorative practices, mentorship, brotherhood circles, and access to advanced coursework, dual enrollment, and career pathways. Student speakers highlighted school culture, leadership opportunities, and clubs such as SGA, Beta Club, FFA, and the Bow Tie Club, along with service and community engagement. Presenters said the academy began in 2012, is housed with Frederick Douglass High School, uses an application and lottery process, and can serve up to about 350 students but is intentionally kept near 300 because of space. They reported 302 enrolled students, about 38 seniors, a 100% graduation rate, 95% average attendance, 100% postsecondary success, and $1.8 million in scholarship offers last year. They also shared demographic and achievement data, noting growth in MAP scores, strengths in reading and writing, and math as an ongoing focus area. The school said 90% of high school scholars are taking at least one dual credit class this year, and some students have earned opportunities at selective programs such as Gatton Academy and Craft Academy. Committee members praised the school’s results and asked about enrollment, funding, and whether the model could be replicated statewide. School leaders said the program is fully funded through Fayette County Public Schools, could be replicated with committed staff and training, and that teachers receive preparation through the Gearing Institute to better understand how boys learn. They also noted that Fayette County has other specialized programs, including girls’ academies and other options for underrepresented students. Members expressed interest in long-term tracking of graduates, and the school said it is preparing to study outcomes as the first graduating class approaches its 10-year anniversary.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (02/12/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:23.679><c> it</c><00:32:23.840><c> would</c><00:32:24.000><c> be</c><00:32:24.159><c> based</c><00
  • postpone<00:32:25.600><c> this</c><00:32:26.159><c> uh</c><00:32:26.399><c> so</c><00:32:26.640><c>
  • <c> a</c><00:32:28.559><c> chance</c><00:32:28.720><c> to</c><00:32:28.880><c> speak</c><00:32:29.120
  • &gt;&gt; Thank<00:32:32.720><c> you</c><00:32:32.880><c> for</c><00:32:33.039><c> the</c><00:32:33.279
  • 32:41.120><c> that</c><01:32:41.360><c> we</c><01:32:41.520><c> have</c><01:32:41.760><c> here.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - Part 2 - 04/02/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.200><c> Gerson</c><00:32:00.720><c> if</c><00:32:00.799><c> you</c><00:32:00.919><c> can</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:04.440><c> great</c><00:32:04.960><c> thank</c><00:32:05.120><c> you</c><00:32:05.279><c>
  • 06.120><c> uh</c><00:32:06.240><c> SF</c><00:32:06.600><c> 2811</c><00:32:07.519><c> is</c><00:32:07.639
  • ><c> choose</c><00:32:19.760><c> their</c><00:32:20.000><c> career</c><00:32:20.440><c> path</c><00:32
  • ><c> my</c><01:32:07.960><c> career</c><01:32:08.320><c> to</c><01:32:08.520><c> supporting</c><01:32
Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Apr 7th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 00:32:18.680><c> Watts</c><00:32:19.480><c> to</c><00:32:19.560><c> the</c><00:32:19.680><c> Alabama<
  • ><c> the</c><00:32:23.920><c> 12</c><00:32:24.280><c> eyes</c><00:32:24.480><c> and</c><00:32:24.560>
  • May<00:32:26.240><c> the</c><00:32:26.320><c> Senate</c><00:32:26.600><c> confirm</c><00:32:26.920><c
  • <00:32:29.160><c> Board</c><00:32:29.400><c> of</c><00:32:29.480><c> Trustees</c><00:32:30.040><c> using
  • And so,<01:32:55.280><c> cuz</c><01:32:55.520><c> I</c><01:32:55.560><c> know</c><01:32:55.800><c> in
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine business including excusing absent senators, adopting the prior journal, and recognizing several guests in the gallery. The chamber also paused to honor Dr. Mark Sullivan, superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, with a Senate resolution commending him as the Alabama Education Association’s 2025-26 outstanding superintendent of the year. Senator Smitherman and Dr. Sullivan both spoke, with Sullivan highlighting Birmingham’s academic gains, reduced failing schools, and lower chronic absenteeism. The Senate then processed a series of House messages and confirmations. It concurred in SB 288 on agriculture authorities and SB 317 on the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services, but non-concurred and sent SB 174 on natural resources and SB 32 on solid waste collection fees to conference. The chamber confirmed numerous appointments, including Rex Jones, William Donahue, Jim Massey, Jason Windham, Alexander Atwater, Charles Dean, Steve McKinnon, Bonnie Temple, Shaniqua Johnson-Enam, Dwayne Jenkins, Troy Skipworth, Gloria Watts, Tracy Doughty, Kevin Ball, Joe D. Briggs, Josh Bryant, Dylan Turk, David R. Pruitt III, and Carol Smitherman, with most confirmations passing on near-unanimous rolls. Committee reports advanced several House bills, including favorable reports on HB 224, 591, 614, 609, 444, 248, 611, 622, 92, and 556, with HB 248 amended. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team for winning the 2026 national championship, and another resolution recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and urging Congress to establish regular budget order. A resolution honoring retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year and a resolution commending John R. Cooper were also adopted. In local legislation, the Senate passed HB 635 for Choctaw County, HB 639 for Escambia County, SB 10 for Tuscaloosa County, HB 315 for class one municipalities after adopting a committee substitute and a friendly amendment, and HB 404 for class one municipalities. Finally, the Committee on Rules reported and the Senate adopted a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing a wide range of bills for priority consideration, including measures on solar power facilities, homestead exemptions, education, guardianships, tax increment districts, legal tender, college tuition, crime victims compensation, motor vehicles, entertainment industry issues, campus chaplains, tax abatements, alcoholic beverage producers, data privacy, constables, insurance, municipal audits, income tax, public high schools, taxation, state health planning, and University of Alabama matters.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (05/16/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee met with DHS Chief Financial Officer Nathan White to receive an update on the department’s budget lapse and vacancy rates. White explained the difference between the “back-of-the-budget” reduction and lapse assumptions, saying DHS is facing a current biennium reduction of about $23 million and estimating roughly a $60 million general fund lapse in state fiscal year 2025, compared with about $13.5 million the prior year. He said DHS’s lapse is driven largely by program utilization, labor market conditions, contract spending, and statutory carry-forwards in areas such as Medicaid and developmental disabilities, which tend to produce a smaller lapse in the first year of the biennium and a larger one in the second year. He also noted that the House and Senate budgets differ on some operating items, including Medicaid rates, with the Senate having struck a House proposal to reduce rates by 3%. Members questioned White about whether DHS ever spends down lapse money on last-minute purchases. He said the department does not engage in that practice, though it does retain some flexibility in its facilities budget for emergencies. He also described the process for transferring funds within and between class lines, including the need for fiscal committee approval above statutory thresholds, and gave examples such as moving funds to cover overtime in the SYSC budget and to ensure Medicaid payments for nursing facilities. White said such transfers are public and transparent and are reviewed by the governor and Executive Council. The committee then discussed DHS staffing. White said the department has a little over 3,200 authorized positions, with a vacancy rate around 14.5%, and that a hiring freeze had been imposed a few months earlier while exempting direct care positions. He said DHS is planning for about a $30 million general fund reduction to personnel, equivalent to just under 400 positions, and is managing postings centrally to stay within budget by July 1. In response to questions about the loss of about $80 million in federal funds, White and Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly said DHS avoided layoffs by shifting staff into vacant positions, but that the cuts affected community contracts, public health workers, laboratory work, and some IT/data projects. Tilly said roughly 20 positions were affected, most were reassigned, a few staff left voluntarily, and the department has less flexibility going forward if more federal funding ends.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/10/25

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • in</c><00:32:19.799><c> the</c><00:32:19.960><c> same</c><00:32:20.200><c> document</c><00:32:20.600
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Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Keywords: 1183, house