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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 5th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 1371 ensures that solid waste companies cannot use force majeure clauses to suspend service during
  • Solid waste collection is an essential public health service that our communities rely on every single
  • With minimal cost to the state, this bill protects the integrity of essential services, supports fair
  • A house in a vacuum, not connected to the services, the parks, and fire stations and fire trucks and
  • It's Maxine Dugin with the Erotic Service Providers Legal Education and Research Project, and we are
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on August 5, 2026, and first approved a large consent calendar of bills, then heard and voted on a long series of measures covering health care, housing, energy, labor, public safety, insurance, and immigration-related issues. Several bills were moved on roll call with no or limited opposition, including SB 999 on delaying the Health Minimum Essential Coverage report deadline, SB 931 on Diablo Canyon’s mitigation fund, SB 952 on State Water Project clean energy procurement, SB 1288 on nonprobate asset beneficiary notification, SB 1371 on solid waste labor-dispute contract clauses, SB 1014 on housing development fee estimates, SB 1283 on EV charging station permitting, SB 1209 and SB 1244 on insurance enforcement and broker compensation disclosure, SB 1359 on gas utility infrastructure oversight, SB 677 and SB 908 on housing streamlining, SB 1323 on medical facility procedures for people in immigration custody, SB 938 on peace officer training waivers for former federal immigration officers, SB 1272 on code-violation enforcement timelines for new homeowners, SB 1117 on ADU impact fees, SB 1196 on utility hookups for small energy projects, SB 1299 on sprinkler fitter certification, and AB 2597 appropriating funds for state legal settlements. The committee also approved its suspense calendar and later lifted SB 1359 from call with an added aye vote. Testimony generally followed the bills’ themes. Supporters argued that the measures would improve transparency, reduce costs, streamline housing and energy projects, protect consumers, and strengthen public safety or worker protections. Opponents or “opposed unless amended” witnesses raised concerns about implementation burdens, disclosure mandates, labor and compliance issues, local government costs, and the scope of some proposals. Notable points of contention included SB 869, where restaurant groups objected to the on-menu sugar warning approach and urged more flexible disclosure methods, and SB 1244, where insurance industry representatives argued the bill would impose unworkable disclosure obligations on brokers and agents. SB 1272 drew opposition from code enforcement and county groups who warned it could delay health-and-safety enforcement, while SB 1117 drew opposition from special districts, counties, and fire-related groups concerned about reduced fee revenue for infrastructure. The committee also heard public comment on several bills not presented that day, including opposition to wildfire mitigation/CEQA-related legislation, staffing regulation fees, and education and demographic-data bills. Overall, the hearing was dominated by fiscal and policy debates over housing affordability, energy infrastructure, consumer transparency, and the balance between regulatory streamlining and local or industry compliance costs.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-17-26)

Licensing & Occupations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um and the service that service bartenders provide is critical to... part in uh in a lot of your uh part
  • </c> And in our particular case, uh, service And in our particular case, uh, service bartenders<00:04
  • </c><00:04:58.240><c> uh,</c> necessary uh, customer service uh, necessary uh, customer service uh, function
  • the contribution that these service bartenders have on service and so with regard to Kentucky state
  • the contribution that these service bartenders have on service and so with regard to Kentucky state
Keywords: 958, all
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • , school safety, and dyslexia support services.
  • Additionally, standards for accreditation require districts to provide gifted and talented services.
  • And I'm wondering why that is not within the matrix, if it's school food service funding.
  • But there are some federal funds that are included, I think, with this food service fund there.
  • But there are some federal funds that are included, I think, with this food service fund there.
Summary: The joint education committee continued its adequacy study with a detailed Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on resource allocation, covering how Arkansas school districts and charters spend foundation and other funds on matrix and non-matrix items. Staff explained the methodology for mapping expenditures, the district and school categories used in the analysis, and key findings showing that districts spend more per student from all fund sources than the foundation amount alone. The presentation highlighted that classroom teachers account for the largest share of matrix spending, while operations and maintenance, student support staff, nurses, and other lines also drew significant attention. Members asked for additional breakdowns by district type, size, rural/urban status, and trend data, and several questions focused on how waivers affect funding and spending, especially for library media specialists and other positions. The committee then discussed non-matrix spending, including instructional aids, non-technology-related facilities, school safety, mental health services, dyslexia support, food service, gifted and talented, career and technical education, and other items not explicitly defined in the matrix. Staff reported that non-matrix spending exceeded $2 billion in 2025, with most of it coming from other fund sources, and that the top superintendent-identified unmet needs over recent surveys were mental health services, school safety, and dyslexia support. Members raised concerns about dyslexia identification and funding, possible over-identification, and whether some support costs are being coded in ways that obscure the true spending picture. There was also discussion of facilities funding, the building fund, and the Department of Education’s partnership program for school construction and maintenance, with staff agreeing to provide more information and potentially bring department officials back for a future meeting. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly requested more granular data and clarifications, including waiver counts and funding impacts, trend lines for superintendent-reported needs, district-by-district spending spreadsheets, and definitions for certain matrix and accounting terms such as salary enhancement, LEA indebtedness, and other employee health insurance. The chair noted that the committee would continue the adequacy process over the coming months and use the worksheet in the binder to develop recommendations for the next biennium. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting; instead, the committee received the report, asked for follow-up data, and agreed to continue the discussion at future meetings.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on State Government (2-19-26)

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the employee is not provided retirement service or coverage during that period of time.
  • purchase, and they must purchase the service credit within six months of successfully completing the
  • The cost of the probationary service is required to be equal to the employee and employer contributions
  • of service, compliance with required<00:30:24.320><c> separation</c><00:30:24.880><c> periods,</c><00
  • for small service, especially for small communities,<00:32:36.960><c> and</c><00:32:37.279><c> train
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Governor, legislative leaders honor Melissa and Mark Hortman 2/17/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:18:27.919><c> is</c> When we remember that public service is When we remember that public service
  • It was about service.
  • But at every turn, she prioritized service.
  • Service was at the core of her serve.
  • When she graduated prioritized service.
Keywords: 1183, house
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Labor & Workplace Standards Dec 5th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The customer service, compliance, and public safety programs at Labor and Industries. I hope I...
  • Forest Service that reported probable elevated risk for lung cancer.
  • Richards, Insurance Services Director Ismailio Maidati, Workforce Services Director, and Josh Dye from
  • This will result in demand for our resource room services, one-on-one services for impacted individuals
  • And we want to make sure that they have access to services through WorkSource.
Summary: The committee heard a report on the Underground Economy Task Force in Washington’s construction industry. Labor and Industries said the task force, created by a 2024 budget proviso, met 11 times and developed consensus recommendations to improve enforcement against worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums. Consensus items included defining and regulating construction labor providers, improving interagency data sharing, increasing penalties for repeat offenders, expanding L&I authority over successor accountability, reviewing agency penalty rules, and exploring tracking of cash payments. Majority-but-not-consensus ideas included posting subcontractor notices at job sites, setting an independent-contractor threshold that would trigger L&I review, holding direct contractors liable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors, and reviewing reporting requirements. Testifiers from labor, business, and the Attorney General’s Office generally supported stronger enforcement and transparency, while business representatives cautioned against overregulation and said any new rules should avoid burdening legitimate contractors or restricting lawful cash payments and independent contracting. L&I said the final report would be distributed by December 31 and the task force work group would be reconvened. The committee then reviewed the wage recovery work group report. L&I explained current wage complaint procedures and said the work group, made up of labor and business representatives, reached five consensus recommendations: allow L&I to prioritize wage complaints strategically, permit aggregation of related complaints, raise the minimum penalty under the Wage Payment Act from $1,000 to $1,500 and create a penalty matrix, improve employer awareness with materials for new hires, and establish a wage recovery fund. The fund would be seeded by penalties, would not require new employer assessments, and would allow limited early payments to eligible workers facing hardship, with a proposed cap of $2,500 and a later review of the program. Business and labor representatives both supported the overall framework, though business raised concerns about fraud safeguards and recovery of funds if a claim is later found invalid. Members also received an overview of Washington’s apprenticeship system. L&I described the state’s apprenticeship agency structure, the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and the difference between Washington’s state apprenticeship standards and the federal Office of Apprenticeship system. The presentation highlighted current participation levels, program approval and objection processes, and strong post-completion outcomes, including median annual earnings above $100,000 and an estimated $7.80 return for every public dollar invested. Committee members asked about how apprentices apply, how sponsors work with L&I, and whether recurring objections could be addressed earlier in the process. Finally, the committee heard updates on wildland firefighter respiratory protection, federal cuts to NIOSH, and economic and federal policy impacts on unemployment insurance and workforce services. L&I said wildland firefighters face significant smoke exposure and cancer risk, but current rules do not require respiratory protection for that work because of technical and operational challenges; the agency is watching efforts in other jurisdictions and at the federal level. On NIOSH, L&I warned that federal staffing and grant cuts could weaken occupational safety research, training pipelines, and programs affecting Washington workers, including firefighter cancer tracking and Hanford exposure assessments. ESD reported rising UI claims, a stable unemployment rate, and pressure on the trust fund, while also describing technology and process changes that have improved claims handling. ESD also said HR1 will significantly increase demand on WorkSource services through new work-search requirements for SNAP and Medicaid recipients, creating an unfunded mandate that the agency is preparing to implement with partner agencies.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 May 9th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Placement Services Program, which is a very helpful program for people that get jobs when they might
  • And again, I appreciate working with Chair Pinto on this important area, VRS services, as I mentioned
  • Vocational services, IPS services.
  • employment support services, and VRS that we're talking about today.
  • New designs, new solutions, new products, and new services.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Insurance Apr 17th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, it'll be things like upcoding where services are being billed at a higher severity than they actually
  • Uh, I think our service, will speak for itself and our ability to take care of the patients, and, uh,
  • I mean, it's just the quality of service is so much better.
  • One, it came over from the Health and Human Services, uh, uh, Committee in the Senate passed 9-0.
  • In return, there are contracted services in my policy that should be paid for.
Committee: House Insurance
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (04/20/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> places um for all our on-site services. places um for all our on-site services.
  • </c><00:32:41.560><c> Our</c> preventative services available. Our preventative services available.
  • </c> Department of Administrative Services. Department of Administrative Services.
  • The department will still have to make choices between these administrative services and other services
  • </c><01:15:20.760><c> or</c><01:15:20.960><c> program</c> a service or program a service or program um
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: Division Three of the Finance Committee met in work session on April 20, 2026, to consider Senate Bills 481, 603, and 663, with the discussion focused primarily on SB 481, relative to the sale of the Sununu Youth Services Center property. The chair explained that the bill was advisory only and that the committee’s recommendations would go to full Finance on April 27. For SB 481, members reviewed conflicting provisions in the prior budget law about whether sale proceeds should go to the general fund or the Youth Development Center Claims and Administration Settlement Fund, and the bill was described as a compromise that would direct proceeds to the general fund before June 30, 2027, and to the settlement fund after that date. It was noted that the settlement fund had originally received about $20 million and had roughly $10 million remaining. The committee also received an extensive update from DCYF Director Marie Noonan on the new Youth Development Center in Hampstead. She reported that construction remained on schedule, with major structural and interior work complete, substantial completion expected in late summer or early fall 2026, and occupancy anticipated in early 2027. The presentation highlighted the facility’s design features, including single-occupancy bedrooms, sensory rooms, an education wing, medical and clinical suites, visitation space, a gym, and multiple outdoor courtyards, all intended to support a trauma-informed setting. Members asked about the facility’s funding, square footage, fencing, and scanner; staff said the building is about 34,000 square feet, funded entirely with federal ARPA state recovery funds to date, and that the scanner is on site but not yet operational pending policy and staff training. Committee members also raised concerns about the facility’s design and security. In response, DCYF said some concrete walls are required for structural and safety reasons, but they are being painted to maintain a brighter environment, and that the fencing will be about 15 feet high with privacy netting because the campus is shared with Hampstead. Officials said the new facility is legislatively limited to a maximum of 12 youth, while the current center can house 12 to 18, and emphasized that courts ultimately determine placements. No votes or final actions were taken during the work session.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • For example, the staff services, it's not illegal to use those staff service the fund Bond Fund for staff
  • For example, the staff services, it's not illegal to use those staff service the fund Bond Fund for staff
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  • the fund Bond Fund for staff service the fund Bond Fund for staff services<01:11:00.360><c> it's</c>
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees first heard House Bill 229, which would establish a statewide speed restriction for motor vehicles under certain circumstances. Testimony on the bill was limited and came in support from the City and County of Honolulu’s transportation services, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. No one testified in opposition, and there were no questions. The committees then took up House Bill 860, which would grant immunity from liability to the state or counties when they repair or maintain a street whose ownership or jurisdiction is disputed between them. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land and Natural Resources submitted written testimony, and the Hawaii State Association of Counties, Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee, Hawaii County Council member Heather Kimble, and the Iolani Homestead Community Association for Justice testified in support. The Ho Association for Justice opposed the bill, arguing the immunity was too broad and that the issue had already been addressed by prior legislation. In discussion, members raised concerns about liability and asked whether a different approach, such as extending the 2017 law transferring Oahu roads in limbo to the counties, would be acceptable; county representatives said that path could be considered if immunity were removed. House Bill 1161, which would authorize counties to use a road usage charge mechanism similar to the state’s, drew support from the Department of Transportation, the Energy Office, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, several county and city offices, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. Rental car companies and industry groups supported the concept but asked for amendments, including a flat fee instead of a per-mile charge, relief for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and a delayed implementation date. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii also supported relief for hybrids. Members questioned the rental car representatives about the flat-fee proposal, and they said a per-mile charge would be difficult to calculate and pass on to customers. At the end of the joint agenda, the committees deferred decision-making on HB 1161 to Tuesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m., and the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee also deferred the three measures to that date and time. The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee then began hearing House Bill 925, which would create a Performing Arts Special Fund, and House Bill 1378, which would establish a Performing Arts Grants Program and Special Fund and revise the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ responsibilities and funding sources. HB 925 received support from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and written support or comments from DBEDT, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, and others. HB 1378 drew extensive testimony and discussion focused on preserving arts funding while addressing concerns about the use of Works of Art Special Fund dollars for positions and programming. The Governor’s office said it supported the intent but had concerns; the Attorney General warned that the bill’s cap and transfer provisions were unclear and could affect the tax-exempt status of bond-funded dollars; and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts opposed the measure, urging an audit, tracking of deposits, and a shift of positions and programs to general funds instead of changing the law. The chair explained that the bill was intended to protect arts funding while tightening the legal guardrails around bond-financed dollars and preserving federal support, and asked testimony to focus on new points as the hearing continued.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/11/25

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> appropriates money for The Debt Service appropriates money for The Debt Service the<00:18:53.440
  • </c> difference between or The Debt Service difference between or The Debt Service difference<00:19:42.559
  • </c> Services to Career Services to Services to Career Services to educational<00:26:17.440><c> opportunities
  • </c><00:49:07.440><c> this</c> greater Demand on social services this greater Demand on social services
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 40th Legislative Day Jun 24th, 2026

Delaware Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 438, an act to amend Title 19 of the Delaware Code relating to service letters, child care
  • act to support Title 29 of the Delaware Code relating to child support, out of Health and Social Services
  • 468 with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to emergency services
  • to study diabetic well care, out of Health and Social Services, six on its merits.
  • to study diabetic well care, out of Health and Social Services, six on its merits.
Summary: The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings. The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks. On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I am the Youth Services Program Manager at Northeast and a bit.
  • Approximately 2,200 students receive special education services through IEPs in the district.
  • So we're very lucky to have five individuals who are solely focused on providing transition services.
  • However, those are available to all students, so it's not specifically a special education service.
  • There's, you know, a disability services center in each one of the colleges.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Employment Subcommittee of the Permit Commission on Status of Persons with Disabilities met on April 27 and approved the prior meeting minutes before hearing a presentation from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment (LPTE). Presenters from UMass Boston’s Institute for Community Inclusion, the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, Northeast, and Lawrence Public Schools described LPTE as a five-year grant focused on improving transition outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lawrence through community partnerships, work groups, and family engagement. A major focus was a family survey designed to better understand barriers to transition planning and IEP participation. Presenters said the survey response rate increased sharply after Lawrence Public Schools helped distribute it, rising from about a dozen responses to more than 200. Survey findings showed common barriers such as scheduling conflicts, language access, childcare, transportation, and limited understanding of IEPs and transition planning. The data also suggested that many families expect college or employment outcomes for their children, but fewer reported access to pre-employment training, indicating a communication gap rather than a lack of services. Lawrence school staff explained that the district has a five-person transition team, bilingual resources, workshops, and a developing online transition hub, and that they are using the survey results to improve visibility and access to existing supports. Committee members discussed the need to start transition planning earlier, expand real-world work experiences, improve outreach to Latino families, and better connect students with college, trade, and employment pathways. Several members suggested partnerships with summer youth employment, volunteer programs, and college or alumni panels. The presenters said the grant ends in September, but the resource hub will continue through the Arc and they are exploring ways to sustain the consortium model. The meeting ended with thanks to the presenters, an update that committee members would meet with Seed on Massachusetts as a model employer, and notice that the next meeting would feature the Office of Veteran Affairs before adjournment.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 1st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's to provide the additional services that are needed. So, additional questions.
  • Our water service line is very solvent. It's a separate fund.
  • I just had my lead service line replaced. That is extremely expensive.
  • It is something I think is very worthy of having done to remove lead service lines.
  • Time, as was stated earlier, I think this is a very valuable service.
Keywords: 959, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 1st, 2026

Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's to provide the additional services that are needed. So additional questions.
  • Our water service line is very solvent. It's a separate fund.
  • I just had my lead service line replaced. That is extremely expensive.
  • And I think this is an important program, an important service. Thank you. Thank you.
  • Important service. Thank you. Thank you. Any other comments or questions?
Summary: The Committee on Local Government met in executive session and first adopted a substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, which replaced Senator Black’s version with Representative Farnan’s bill. Members discussed that the controversial community-agreement language had been removed and that related community paramedic language had been moved to another bill. The committee then voted 16-0 to do pass the substituted bill. The committee next considered House Bill 3496, dealing with county officials’ salary schedules and county classification issues. Representative Reedy explained the substitute added election authorities language, incorporated another bill on sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys, and changed the title and substance to address county valuation rules for certain fourth-class counties. Members discussed the impact on county classifications and the inclusion of abated and tax-exempt property in valuation calculations. The substitute was adopted, and the committee voted 15-1 to do pass the bill. In public hearing, Representative Sharp presented House Bill 3028 as a Lewis County fix to allow more at-large members on a county board instead of requiring one from each township; a retired Lewis County commissioner testified in support, and no opposition appeared. Representative Thompson presented House Bill 2431 to let Lexington ask voters for a public safety sales tax after a major gas explosion; supporters said it would fund police, fire, and ambulance needs without reducing current budgets, while an opponent argued against new taxes and special laws. Representative Violet presented House Bill 2732 to raise the voter-approved cap on water service line repair fees from $12 to $24 annually; St. Peters officials said costs have risen and the program helps residents avoid large repair bills, while an opponent said existing programs are solvent and opposed the increase. No votes were taken on the public hearing bills, and the committee adjourned after the hearings.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 20th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are required to provide appropriate services immediately.
  • But these kinds of services come at a cost that can overwhelm a district, especially when a high-need
  • I am the interim administrator for the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind.
  • And then again, Cost alone is not a valid reason to deny those services.
  • So we are required to provide these services.
Committee: House Education
Keywords: 989, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 23 Feb 3rd, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 578, by the Health and Welfare Committee, is an act relating to incarcerated juveniles' transition services
  • probably going to cost that aren't reflected in this fiscal note are coming straight out of the services
  • Very necessary services. The fat is long gone, folks.
  • Services. The fat is long gone, folks.
  • We're already in the course of too many wrecking balls hitting too many services, but for many families
Keywords: 989, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Final Moments of the 2025 First Special Session - 06/10/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Information Services, Senate Media Services, HR, and Senate Fiscal Staff.
  • Senate Information Services, Senate Media Services, HR, and Senate Fiscal Staff.
  • Senate Information Services, Senate Media Services, HR, and Senate Fiscal Staff.
  • Senate Information Services, Senate Media Services, HR, and Senate Fiscal Staff.
  • Senate Information Services, Senate Media Services, HR, and Senate Fiscal Staff.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • And we certainly don't know how many small businesses have been left without services because of the
  • During my prior service at SBA, I oversaw the day-to-day operations.
  • I bring to the role over two decades of public service and private sector experience.
  • My family is steeped in service to our country as much as the spirit of entrepreneurship.
  • She is forced to either cut back on employees, reduce her services, or cut into her own bottom line.
Summary: The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.
SC

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Jun 25th, 2026

South Carolina Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • individuals meeting milestones in their service, their public service, to the state of South Carolina
  • We now go to the 20 years of dedicated service. We now go to the 20 years of dedicated service.
  • This must be a misprint, but I'm going to read what it says: 30 years of service. 30 years of service
  • Lamberts' 40 years of loyal and faithful service.
  • Ten years of service. 10 years of service. We continue. We continue with 10 years of service.
Keywords: 977, all