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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- For the rural hospitals and rural clinics, this particular bill is an expansion of the Rural Health Care
- They are not in a rural area.
- Have these entities, rural health care facilities, applying for this.
- I will still keep that rural intention, right?
- If you don't start by fixing the rural health problem, that's key.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
VT
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This being said, we are blind impact.
- </c><01:10:54.560><c> So</c> impact of special education costs.
- So impact of special education costs.
- People want to do it that way, but the financial impact would be huge.
- People want to do it that way, but the financial impact would be huge.
Committee:
House Education Funding
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/12/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Another problem with access is people who live in rural areas.
- There are who live in rural areas.
- The impacts are quite significant.
- The impacts are quite judicial process.
- So, would be um a fiscal impact on them.
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
electronic signatures, estate planning, uniform law, legal documents, Minnesota statutes, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, parenting consultant, parenting time, custody, family court, family law, neutral third party, alternative dispute resolution, child custody, visitation, parenting coordinator
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And so one of the things that happens often in Idaho, particularly in rural communities, is we will see
- Here's the thing: we know that more time staring at a screen has profound impacts on the mental health
- And what's happening in Idaho in some of the more rural areas in particular is it can be difficult to
- Can you just speak to the practical impacts to the City of Boise in trying to ban the pride flag and,
- Mayor McLean: Can you speak to the practical impacts of trying to ban the pride flag and then, if you
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- I do want to talk about the fiscal impact, but...
- I do want to talk about the fiscal impact, but if you don't mind, Mr.
- I do want to talk about the fiscal impact, but if you don't mind, Mr.
- And I do have a lot of information in my fiscal impact statements. So yes.
- It just says provide a fiscal impact.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Management
Summary:
The Legislative Management Committee met to fill a vacancy created by Representative Jared Hagert’s resignation, and the House majority recommended Representative Berg to replace him on the committee. The motion to appoint Berg was approved unanimously. The committee then took up its assigned task of estimating the fiscal impact of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3, the school meals measure, which would require public schools, and optionally nonpublic and tribal schools, to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students and reimburse schools through state funds after federal reimbursements are maximized.
Legislative Council’s Liz Fordall summarized the measure’s requirements and answered questions about implementation, including the 2027-28 start date, the measure’s interaction with the Legacy Earnings Fund, and the fact that the Legislature would still control the funding source. DPI’s Linnell Johnson then testified at length on current school meal programs, direct certification, CEP and Provision 2 participation, and likely behavioral changes if the measure passed. She estimated the biennial fiscal impact at $124 million to $134 million, with an additional roughly $300,000 in administrative costs, and explained that the estimate assumed higher participation and some schools shifting to CEP/Provision 2 to preserve federal reimbursements. She also noted that if no new applications were filed in non-CEP schools, the cost could be substantially higher.
After discussion, Senator Sorvaag moved to report a fiscal impact range of $124,300,000 to $134,300,000 per biennium to the Secretary of State, and the motion carried. The committee also received an informational update from Legislative Council attorney Dustin Richard on the ongoing redistricting litigation, explaining that the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s prior ruling and remanded the case for further consideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais, leaving the court-imposed map in effect for now. No action was required on that item, and the meeting adjourned after a brief note that the prior minutes would be brought back at a later meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- These impacts are not theoretical.
- These impacts are not theoretical.
- </c><00:47:56.240><c> I</c> the practical impact on homeowners.
- I the practical impact on homeowners.
- Thank you. for a 20 unit rural association governed for a 20 unit rural association governed entirely
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I guess I was trying to understand how this would impact the union. I heard Mr.
- I don't believe there was everyone requested on 870. impact.
- Senator, as Chairman of the Rural Caucus, I will say that our local pharmacies are the backbone of health
- care access in our communities across the state, especially in our rural communities.
- You already answered one of them, and that was what impact this would have on the previous law that was
Committee:
Senate Insurance
Keywords:
family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Apr 8th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- But this is a surcharge that directly impacts the library.
- Both independent cattle producers and consumers are being negatively impacted by the... ...U.S. not ensuring
- out of K-State and Joe Parcell out of the University of Missouri, who also researched the economic impacts
- want to oppose any costly government mandates, any regulatory overhead that might have potential impacts
- And maybe I'm in rural Missouri, Monday through Friday. I'm driving into town.
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
Summary:
The committee first took up executive action on Senate Bill 890. Members explained that the House committee substitute combined provisions from related bills, changed the title to accommodate an amendment, and restored language that had been unintentionally repealed in section 217.550. The amendment was adopted, the substitute was adopted, and the House Committee Substitute for SB 890 was voted do pass by a roll call of 11 ayes and 1 no.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 945 from Senator Carla May, which would raise the civil filing surcharge in the city of St. Louis from $15 to up to $20 to support the law library and related court services. Senator May and a representative of the Law Library Association of St. Louis testified that the surcharge had not been raised since 1996, that costs had increased, and that the increase would help maintain legal research resources and public access. Questions focused on whether the amount was sufficient and what other funding sources existed; there was no opposition testimony.
Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 29, which urges Congress to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork. The sponsor and supporters argued that consumers should know where meat comes from, that independent cattle producers are harmed by consolidation in the packing industry, and that voluntary labeling is inadequate. Opponents from the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, and Missouri Pork Association argued that mandatory labeling adds regulatory burden, is not supported by consumer purchasing data, and should remain voluntary. The hearing included extensive testimony from cattle producers and consumers, but no vote on HCR 29 was taken in the portion provided.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Hall: There was no communication in the form of questions as to what have I done to reduce my, the impact
- giving Idahoans clear, usable information about wildfire risk and how to reduce it, especially in rural
- So yeah, I can't say zero fiscal impact, but de minimis. True J-FAT guy. Exactly.
- So final thing, there is no fiscal impact.
- that this bill would have a chilling effect on recruiting and retaining doctors, especially in our rural
Committee:
House Business
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Interstate teacher mobility compact established 3/3/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So it has zero impact on our ability to conduct our ethics investigations.
- So<00:04:36.080><c> it</c><00:04:36.240><c> has</c><00:04:36.400><c> zero</c><00:04:36.639><c> impact
- </c><00:04:37.120><c> our</c><00:04:37.280><c> ability</c><00:04:37.520><c> to</c> So it has zero impact
- on our ability to So it has zero impact on our ability to conduct<00:04:38.000><c> our</c><00:04:38.160
- Forty-six percent of our initial licensure students reside in rural areas in Minnesota, and we have students
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- How does your bill impact students who may have allergies or epilepsy or cardiac conditions?
- They are going to be the ones directly impacted and not be able to get healthcare.
- You've heard incredibly impactful stories, traumatizing, and I think many of us in this room share a
- You've heard incredibly impactful stories, traumatizing, and I think many of us in this room share a
- ARE MEETING THE NEEDS OF THEIR PATIENTS AND ENSURING A NETWORK OF 1371 PROVIDERS IN OUR RURAL
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote.
Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Jan 15th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at the service map, there are deserts all across Missouri, and especially in our rural and
- In our state, most teachers of the gifted are in a smaller rural district.
- world, are not provided the opportunities to get that intentional training and to really make an impact
- the world are not provided the opportunities to get that intentional training and to really make an impact
- target, is then prorated down in order to accommodate the level of funding, which, the practical impact
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Really what they're reviewing is the environmental impacts as well as the safety and nuclear impacts
- NOV has impacted everyone in this room's life.
- of Texas, and align with national safety ... guidelines already in use by both major utilities and rural
- All of our system was built to exceed the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) or Rural Utilities Service
- retainage held for over eight to fifteen months on one project, and being a small business, that really impacts
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I will tell you, it doesn't impact the agency, but we feel like it's going to impact you.
- Slide 8, this is a snapshot of the impact of Medicaid in Texas as far as people covered.
- and then that will trigger alerts. that our workers can look at and see if there is a change that impacts
- and there are some very different dynamics. about what we saw happen in urban areas versus in the rural
- We do not provide any... rural health services directly through the facility.
Committee:
House Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and how it impacts folks on a local level, at the school board level, and how it impacts constituents
- Those are real impacts and That's real.
- areas and brought rural unification of electricity.
- </c> through the Midwest and in the rural through the Midwest and in the rural areas<01:04:43.359><c>
- 04:45.280><c> of</c> areas and brought rural unification of areas and brought rural unification of electricity
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- habitat, an environmental impact statement must also address social and economical impacts to local
- </c> not to site a landfill that will impact not to site a landfill that will impact the<01:29:06.199
- </c> include an environmental impact include an environmental impact statement<01:30:36.880><c> that<
- </c> require similar environmental impact require similar environmental impact statements<01:31:29.000
- That this would have no impact for me. I'll say no regardless of the law. Dr.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training through the police standards system. Representative Barbara Coma, the sponsor, said the bill was prompted by problems in animal cruelty cases, especially in rural areas without animal control officers, and she described it as a limited training measure. She said an amendment was forthcoming that would add an eight-hour approved course and a two-hour refresher every three years, and she emphasized that the trained officers would serve as resources rather than being required to take action themselves.
Members asked about cost, due process, overlap with animal control officers, how trained officers would be identified and notified, and whether veterinarians could fill the role. Coma responded that the bill would not be a heavy financial lift, would not interfere with animal control officers, would apply to livestock as well as companion animals, and would still require law enforcement involvement because veterinarians cannot lawfully remove animals from property. She also said the training could improve due process by helping officers better understand when animal removal is appropriate and how cases should proceed.
Sheriff William Wright, speaking for the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association, testified in opposition. He said training itself was acceptable, but the bill went beyond training by creating an obligation for sheriffs and state police to respond to and potentially investigate animal cruelty cases, which he argued would be ambiguous, unfunded, and burdensome for staffing and resources. He said some sheriff’s offices do not have investigative deputies and that the bill could create liability and uncertainty about who would lead investigations. In response to questions, he said the association would likely have no objection if the bill were limited to training, but it opposed the assistance/investigation mandate as written.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-02 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the impact it could have on the housing inventory and prices.
- I don't have the information in front of me that's going to show the impact.
- They don't know the fallout of this. what kind of impact is going to happen.
- And I think it's also fair to explain to them that. the impact could be.
- Speaker. and those services that they will be impacted by. Thank you, Mr.
Summary:
The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments.
Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71.
The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 12 February, 2026; 9:30 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And anyone from the coast knows how this is going to impact families for a very long period of time.
- </c><01:53:12.840><c> families</c> how this is going to impact families how this is going to impact families
- Rural water associations, nursing homes, hospitals, AT&T—you have to understand those subs.
- </c><03:37:01.200><c> more</c><03:37:01.800><c> rural</c> counties and on some rural more rural counties
- and on some rural more rural roads<03:37:03.000><c> that</c><03:37:03.160><c> will</c><03:37:03.280>
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That's rural living in Idaho, but I appreciate the rescheduling for today.
- And so we're trying to address the very real issue of somebody's privacy being impacted by somebody of
- And we’re trying to impact 99 to 99.5% of the 340 million people in our country.
- everybody and I have a wife and I have two daughters and my job is to protect them ...to impact everybody
- there's this thing to try to skew what's normal and what's not normal to who, and we're trying to impact
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules