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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- The program automatically enrolled most teachers hired after July 1st, 2001, but required teachers hired
- The program automatically enrolled most teachers hired after July 1st, 2001, but required teacher hired
- As you'll hear from others today, the rollout of this program was flawed and inconsistent at best.
- The program where I was teaching at the time had one computer.
- This system is programmed to wait until Gazans on the kill list...
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing focused first on teacher retirement legislation, especially H. 2932 and S. 1884, which would give long-serving educators a one-time opportunity to enroll in Retirement Plus after the program’s 2001 rollout was described as confusing and inconsistently communicated. Legislators, union leaders, and many teachers testified that some educators missed the opt-in window because of faulty notices, leave status, transfers, or misinformation about payroll deductions, and that many have had to work several extra years as a result. Supporters said the bills would correct an unfair administrative error, provide a buyback option with interest, and could also save local school districts money by allowing earlier retirements. Representative Mark Sylvia also testified for H. 4234, a Fairhaven-specific bill to raise the age limit for special police officers from 65 to 70 and clarify appointing authority, citing experience and budget needs.
The committee then heard testimony on several pension investment and divestment bills. Supporters of H. 2811 and related climate-risk measures argued that PRIM should assess, disclose, and address climate-related financial risk in the state pension fund, warning that fossil fuel investments could threaten long-term returns and public finances. Environmental advocates and financial experts said climate risk is systemic and urged transparency, divestment planning, and alignment with the Commonwealth’s climate goals. Another set of speakers supported H. 2984, which would divest pension investments from companies selling weapons to Israel; they argued the state should not be complicit in violence in Gaza and cited humanitarian and human rights concerns. Additional testimony supported H. 2900 and S. 1869 to divest from the firearm industry, with speakers saying pension investments should not undermine Massachusetts gun laws.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The chairs repeatedly thanked speakers, limited testimony time, and noted that written testimony could be submitted later. The hearing concluded with the committee moving through the sign-up list and hearing extensive public testimony on the teacher retirement and divestment proposals.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 2nd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> So the bill creates a spending program. So the bill creates a spending program.
- </c> by creating a new spending program. by creating a new spending program.
- </c> program with a new tax. program with a new tax.
- This is a new tax program and programs.
- c> program.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/20/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And why were hospitals bombed and nursing homes, etc.?
- bombed</c><00:36:56.000><c> and</c><00:36:56.240><c> and</c><00:36:57.119><c> uh</c><00:36:57.680><c> nursing
- </c> hospitals bombed and and uh nursing hospitals bombed and and uh nursing homes<00:36:58.640><c> etc
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Article 2, education excellence. limits AB program approval for only up limits AB program approval for
- </c><00:46:03.440><c> that</c> from directly from AB programs that from directly from AB programs that
- </c> 39.12 makes clear that literacy programs 39.12 makes clear that literacy programs and<01:02:31.200
- </c><01:05:15.760><c> need</c> who participate in these programs need who participate in these programs
- </c> days of action taken against a program days of action taken against a program participant<01:10:
Committee:
House Education Policy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 10th, 2025 at 01:45 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, Representative, NMMI is not a part of that program and has never been a part of that program
- Of course, our 4-H Youth Development Program is the largest positive youth development program in the
- towards evidence-based programming, as well as the outcomes of those evidence-based programs.
- programs are listed.
- The program summary section in the middle of the slide highlights two of BHSD's largest programs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Committee Jun 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We increase expanded learning opportunities program. These are the after-school programs.
- The program has supported more than 300 students already who have completed their PhD program.
- Is it the creation of new programs? Is it the growth of existing programs?
- Members, this is a program. $125 million proposed for that program.
- Excuse me, for what program? Low Income Weatherization Program. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Committee heard opening remarks on the 2025 Budget Act, which will be amended into AB 101 and SB 101 for floor consideration. Committee leaders described the budget as a difficult compromise shaped by a $12 billion deficit, federal funding uncertainty, wildfire impacts, and rising out-year costs, while emphasizing a balance between compassion and fiscal responsibility. Each budget subcommittee chair then summarized major actions in their areas, including health care, human services, education, climate and transportation, housing and state administration, public safety, and oversight/transparency.
Key policy items included delaying or narrowing some of the Governor’s proposed cuts, especially in Medi-Cal and other safety-net programs; preserving funding for dental care, women’s health, family planning, hospice, long-term care, IHSS, and services for undocumented Californians; and maintaining or expanding child care, foster care, food banks, and CalWORKs-related supports. Education actions included additional Proposition 98 settle-up, reduced deferrals, support for TK-12, teacher recruitment, literacy, mental health, preschool slots, and restored funding for UC and CSU. Other major items included housing and homelessness investments, wildfire and disaster response funding, transit loans and greenhouse gas reduction fund support, Proposition 36 and VOCA-related public safety funding, and oversight measures on federal impacts and state efficiency.
Department of Finance and Legislative Analyst staff said the package makes some of the same savings moves as the May Revision but relies more on internal borrowing and fewer reductions, leaving a smaller reserve than the administration’s plan but still maintaining roughly $11 billion in the rainy day fund. Members from both parties largely supported the package while raising concerns about long-term sustainability, Medi-Cal costs, reserve use, and the need for future revenue and program review. The committee adopted the subcommittee actions by roll call, 18-6, with the roll held open for absent members and additional comments continuing after the vote.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Three - Thursday, March 5
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe it allows latitude to the department to implement this program.
- It has to be conveyed through this program so people can look at that, And that kind of followed the
- It has to be conveyed through this program so people can look at that and have a comparison of how we're
- the best interests of the communities that they reside in, creating community hubs where a youth program
- Well, you know, our doctors, our nurses, so many in health care are already a part of this system.
Summary:
The Missouri House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal 117-1, and held several points of personal privilege and guest introductions. Members recognized Women Legislators of Missouri for raising $100,000 for scholarships, honored fallen officer James Anthony Mitchell, Sr. with a moment of silence, welcomed the Blair Oaks state championship football team, visiting students from Bakersfield, Kirbyville, and Raymondville, hospital representatives promoting healthy eating, a former member of the House, and several interns.
The chamber then took up committee reports and a supplemental budget measure, House Bill 2014. The budget chairman explained the Senate substitute made limited changes, including removing funding for the capital commission and a D.C. promotional event, restoring $600,000 for an agriculture fee fund, and adding $14 million for tobacco settlement shortfalls. He also noted major funding for MoDOT, disaster relief, and rural health care. The House adopted the Senate substitute 135-14 and finally passed the bill 137-13.
Members next debated and passed House Bill 2559, the Raines Act, which would require more legislative review of rules with fiscal impacts; supporters framed it as reining in bureaucracy, while opponents said it would add delay and another layer of government. It passed 103-44. The House also passed House Bill 2710 on school accountability and A-F report cards for schools and districts after extensive debate over transparency, local control, and whether the bill would unfairly label schools; it passed 96-53. Other bills passed included HB 2404/2172 on repurposing unused school buildings (91-54), HB 1797 on alternative CPA licensure pathways (142-0), HB 1786 increasing Highway Patrol vehicle revolving fund spending authority (139-4), HB 2105 on water/sewer billing transparency for tenants (129-9), HB 2397 giving water district boards flexibility on dissolution thresholds and ballot language (130-15), HB 2108 conveying land to address a Jefferson City viaduct/emergency access issue (143-1), HB 2818 allowing St. Joseph to annex an airport it has owned since 1942 (137-8), and HB 1980 expanding peer review protections to emergency medical professionals, which was introduced and discussed near the end of the transcript.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- On the pole replacement program, if there was fund activity in the previous year.
- Three, it streamlines the process of awarding grants and loans to the program. And four.
- It also ensures that state-funded grants for broadband programs are tax exempt. We have resources.
- Of that unit is what I was involved with when I worked on hardening the Minuteman missile program.
- In three days without electricity, we're having to evacuate nursing homes.
Bills:
SB75 , SB715 , SB776 , SB1299 , SB1405 , SB1968 , SB2021 , SB2077 , SB2148 , SB2321 , SB2330 , SB2411
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:34 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, I mentioned it's an expansive programming that we have with those 25 programs through the
- So that's the lowest that will go on this program in both programs really.
- Okay The GROW program balance.
- And again, these out-of-school time programs fund programs at schools, so before and after school programming
- A CTE pilot program created a seven-year CTE pilot program.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/7/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and effective in managing the programs and effective in managing the programs that<01:03:54.520>
- ,</c><01:04:22.400><c> to</c> of what it takes to run a program, to of what it takes to run a program
- program costs.
- </c> program costs. program costs.
- </c><01:31:14.680><c> under</c> federal health care programs under federal health care programs under
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We’ve been budgeting for this program for many, many years.
- It is not a new program. It is not a new line item. So I think...” “It is not a new program.
- This is the Ag Education on the Move program.
- This would expand a pilot program with an ag-based curriculum program for elementary students.
- This is an opt-in program for schools and school districts.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 8th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we're aware, looking around the country, that people are taking advantage of the Medicaid program
- I think we're aware, looking around the country, that people are taking advantage of the Medicaid program
- And basically, you're on a program...
- I mean, that's big dollars that can be saved and reinvested into programs for people in need. Yeah.
- I think if you're 80 years old in a nursing home, as an example, you probably are not doing that.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 1071, which creates a public records exception for certain aerospace facility and activity records, including blueprints, plans, technical data, operational documents, and security information tied to federally regulated work and contracts with the U.S. Department of War or intelligence agencies. The sponsor and several members emphasized protecting Louisiana aerospace and defense-related work, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then took up HB 181, as amended, which authorizes the legislative auditor to review confidential income tax records to help LDH verify Medicaid eligibility, and, after amendment, SNAP eligibility as well. Supporters said the bill would help identify ineligible recipients, reduce fraud, and improve the state’s error rate to avoid federal penalties; opponents argued tax returns are outdated and unreliable for current eligibility, could create false flags, and might burden or discourage eligible low-income residents. After extensive debate, the committee adopted Amendment Set 2633 and reported HB 181 favorably by a 10-6 vote.
Later, the committee considered HB 250, which removes the requirement that immediate family members of appointed board or commission members disclose certain employment information, while leaving existing ethics prohibitions in place. The Ethics Board said the bill would not change substantive conflict-of-interest rules, only the disclosure requirement, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 544, authorizing a citizen’s advisory referendum election, was briefly explained as a nonbinding, petition-driven local ballot question process, but the sponsor deferred it for further consideration and the committee deferred the bill.
The committee also heard HB 1036, which clarifies when a group is considered a “committee” for campaign finance purposes by using a more objective spending threshold rather than the current “primary purpose” standard. Ethics officials said the change would give clearer investigative guidance without changing other disclosure rules, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, HB 210 was amended to address retroactivity concerns in a prior ethics-related provision affecting school board and local governing authority members employed by entities with contracts or business before June 5, 2024; the amendment grandfathered earlier situations while requiring disclosures going forward, and the bill was reported favorably as amended.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment strengthens the requirement that law enforcement must participate in the 287(g) program
- Could you tell me what the appropriation is specifically for that program?
- It does allow for task force programs to be used and to deputize officers in the field.
- There was a question earlier about the 287(g) program.
- It is required to participate in the 287(g) program.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/14/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, some technical changes to the state's reinsurance program, and then a repeal of the prescription
- /c><01:30:00.080><c> and</c><01:30:00.240><c> then</c><01:30:00.360><c> a</c> state's reinsurance program
- , and then a state's reinsurance program, and then a repeal<01:30:00.960><c> of</c><01:30:01.080><c>
- We're also recommending technical and data adjustments to the reinsurance program.
- Uh, the product covers short-term home health services as well as short-term nursing care services up
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 24th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, moving to the last program code, let's go to page 11. This is Program Code 709.
- Workforce training programs.
- Programs so that those startup business programs, the JEDI program does an amazing job helping support
- program, and labor relations program.
- apprenticeship programs.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Minnesota state launched their program Minnesota state launched their program in<00:21:25.080><c
- </c> least one minor child uh this program least one minor child uh this program has<00:23:58.039><c>
- </c> efficient operation of our grant program efficient operation of our grant program uh<00:24:17.679
- </c> 2516 uh it's about a Residency program 2516 uh it's about a Residency program at<00:36:47.040><c
- These kinds of programs develop reputations, and students commit to a program for a period of time.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><01:21:03.520><c> Favorable</c> Authorized Program, Favorable Authorized Program, Favorable Amendments
- It authorizes the establishment of an affordability program for the Maryland Automobile Insurance Program
- It authorizes the establishment of an affordability program for the Maryland Automobile Insurance Program
- So, um, what this bill does is it authorizes an affordability program, right?
- House Bill 1284, Residential Service Agencies, Private Duty Nursing, On-Site Nurse Training Programs,
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been a very successful program.
- That's, uh, EMS, the Nurse Licenser Compact. Psychology, physical therapy, and medicine.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been a very successful program around the state. And I'd be happy to answer any questions.
- process of all 18 of the active licensure compacts, of which Texas participates in five: EMS, the nurse
Bills:
HB589 , HB705 , HB1842 , HB1874 , HB2349 , HB2614 , HB2827 , HB3012 , HB3214 , HB3308 , HB3385 , HB3529
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Committee (03/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- have</c><00:15:43.760><c> getting</c><00:15:44.320><c> quite</c><00:15:44.480><c> a</c> Our paving program
- So, on table nine, which is the long-term care waiver in the nursing home beds budget column, we've been
Summary:
The Fiscal Committee met on March 21, 2025, accepted the February 21 minutes, and approved a shortened consent calendar after removing Department of Safety item 2565 for separate discussion. That item concerned drone/UAS detection for special events and critical infrastructure. Department staff said the system would help locate drones and operators and support enforcement around temporary flight restrictions, but members pressed them on privacy versus security, and the department acknowledged the issue was primarily about security. The committee ultimately approved the item after discussion.
Members also approved Department of Transportation item 2572 after a question about whether increased transfer requests would affect paving; DOT said the paving program would continue as normal. Judicial Council items 2566 and 2567 were also approved without discussion. During informational items, members asked for follow-up on Fish and Game’s Hike Safe card revenues versus search-and-rescue costs, and on DHHS reporting issues, including nursing home bed counts and declining community mental health center client numbers; DHHS said it would verify the bed-count methodology and provide a written update on the mental health data.
The committee then entered non-public session to discuss an ongoing legal matter and related funding process. After returning, it considered a request under RSA 21-M:11 for an additional $5 million general fund appropriation for fiscal year 2025. Several members said they would have preferred the full $15 million request, but supported the smaller amount as a temporary step during the budget process, with expectations of monthly reporting back to the committee. The motion to approve $5 million passed 6-3. The committee set its next meeting for Friday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned.