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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , which was never the case since the beginning of this program.
- In Europe, cities have become economic hubs through high-speed connectivity.
- We do track all different types of job categories that we have today on the program.
- They will look at the program. So this is the funding committee. They will look at the program.
- But the first step is six months, where they will identify the programs.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- That actually will be our phase three of our LEE program, or home setting program.
- That actually will be our phase three of our LEE program, or home setting program.
- That actually will be our phase three of our LEE program, or home setting program.
- Improvement programs for native Hawaiian Improvement programs for native Hawaiian students<01:51:22.079
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Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Hawaiian Affairs committee heard a budget presentation from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on its biennium requests for critical projects, repairs and maintenance, and operations. DHHL described its role in administering the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, noted the large beneficiary wait list, and said prior funding, including Act 279, has helped the department accelerate land development and reduce vacancies. Officials said they have about 47,219 applications involving 29,548 Native Hawaiians, roughly 28 projects underway, and that about $471 million of a $600 million appropriation has been encumbered, with the remaining lapse-fix funds expected to be resolved before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
DHHL emphasized that its current request would support additional lot development and could help produce roughly 6,000 units from the existing project pipeline, with another phase of requests potentially adding about 2,000 more units. The department said it is prioritizing shovel-ready projects, accelerating lease awards and orientations, and using a mix of approaches including paper leases, rental-with-option-to-purchase, owner-builder, and loan programs. Officials also discussed a shift toward denser urban development, citing projects in West Oahu and Honolulu, and said the department is working to reduce its vacancy rate and move beneficiaries onto the land more quickly.
Members questioned why Oahu, despite having the largest wait list, was receiving comparatively lower amounts, and DHHL responded that land availability and cost drive those decisions, with Oahu having limited developable land and very high acquisition costs. The department pointed to land acquisition on Kauai and other islands, and to urban high-rise projects that can yield far more units on small parcels. Members also raised long-term maintenance and wildfire risk, asking whether current acquisition and development choices account for future infrastructure costs; DHHL said maintenance is a growing concern, especially on large unused or isolated lands, and that it is pursuing Firewise planning, federal funds, and partnerships to reduce risk. The discussion also touched on mixed-use and community-led development, with DHHL explaining that it leases land to nonprofit homestead associations under general leases with milestones, business-plan requirements, and land-use restrictions to support local services and community goals.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
9-1-1 Management Authority Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Jason Cater, City, Redden. Chairlborough City, Boardmore.
- Stacy is the programs coordinator update.
- I think about nursing programs.
- certified program.
- So meeting with the city management, a city manager, Jason, and Ben, their IT director, and their local
Summary:
The Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority met in special session, confirmed a quorum, welcomed new member Josh Huffines, approved the prior meeting minutes, and accepted financial reports for September through December 2025. The chair and staff also presented recognition awards, including thanks to former legal counsel Austin and outgoing chair Mark Sharpton, and honored Leachin Lockwood of Tulsa 911 as the state’s third-quarter Emergency Telecommunicator of the Quarter.
The board addressed compliance and funding issues for several PSAPs. It authorized notice and a public-hearing process for Chokota Police Department and Pawnee Police Department if they did not complete required annual audit/reporting documents by the stated deadline. It also approved a recruitment campaign for the 9-1-1 profession, including a website landing page and media outreach, and transferred $150,000 from reserves to support that effort. In addition, the board approved a technology roadmap outlining statewide priorities such as mapping, GIS integration, satellite emergency communications, push-to-talk interoperability, and CAD sharing.
Several grants were approved, including GIS remediation and maintenance for Drumright and Love County, a Next Gen 9-1-1 call-handling solution for Muskogee 911, and CAD integration for Sand Springs and Mercy EMS. A Love County public hearing on GIS noncompliance was rendered moot after the grant approval, and the board voted to take no action on escrowing Love County funds. Staff reports highlighted boundary verification letters, the upcoming 911 Day at the Capitol, cybersecurity training, 911/988 integration progress, Virtual Academy training totals, and ongoing work on NG911 RFPs, coordinator workshops, and county-level implementation projects. The meeting also included legislative updates on HB 4092 and HB 2710, with the latter described as creating a parallel state radio/911 structure, and the session adjourned with no public comments or new business.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Program.
- So in fact, it's working on a version of this, including consolidating its grant programs into two to
- Mark was blessed with his son, Mark Harris II, with Andrea Small, and a daughter.
- , and streamlining the low-income tax forgiveness program.
- Let's put our hands together one more time for our Boston City champions.
Summary:
The Senate resumed debate on An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and considered a series of amendments focused on farm economics, land preservation, energy, labor, and agricultural education. Senator Tarr’s Amendment 5, allowing local-option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years, was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but not adopted, including proposals on APR criteria and climate resilience, a one-stop permit and grant portal, a foreign-ownership farmland registry, horse-riding instructor licensing, expanding farm-based renewable energy, a farm stand waiver process, non-agricultural conversion notice requirements, and a health and wellness amendment. Senator Mark’s Amendment 20, creating a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to support marketing and procurement of agricultural goods, was adopted. Senator Gomez’s Amendment 41 on farmworker fairness and wage protections was withdrawn after discussion, with Senators Eldridge and Comerford speaking in support of continued work on the issue. Senator Fattman’s Amendment 34, directing a study of agricultural schools and regional workforce needs, was adopted by roll call vote 37-0.
The chamber also took up several procedural matters and extension orders. The Senate adopted a Ways and Means amendment and then ordered the agricultural bill to a third reading before passing it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0. Separately, the Senate adopted extension orders for the Committee on Revenue and the Committee on Financial Services, with Senators Eldridge and Feeney explaining the need for additional time on revenue and financial services bills; Senator Tarr raised concerns about the scope and duration of some of the extensions. The Senate also approved an extension for a financial technology services bill.
In addition to legislative action, the Senate observed a moment of silence in memory of Mark K. Harris after a motion by Senators Collins and Miranda, and recognized guests for Youth Mentoring Day and the Mass Mentoring Program. The chamber also passed a memorial overpass designation for U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville and a local alcohol-license bill for the town of Topsfield. The session concluded with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m., with the adjournment also dedicated to the memory of Mark K. Harris.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Program.
- So in fact, it's working on a version of this, including consolidating its grant programs into two to
- Mark was blessed with his son, Mark Harris II, with Andrea Small, and a daughter.
- , and streamlining the low-income tax forgiveness program.
- Let's put our hands together one more time for our Boston City champions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> program complete. program complete.
- </c><01:32:48.560><c> to</c> programs mo most of that was programs to programs mo most of that was programs
- , and we have a lot of people like at Rush City who also want to participate in educational programs
- </c> all of our prisons and our programs. all of our prisons and our programs.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is sponsored by the City of Riverside and is supported by the League of California Cities,
- Serena Scott on behalf of the League of California Cities in support.
- Services, programs. Okay. So then that jeopardizes them with the programs by getting the trespass?
- So that's kind of what we're seeing mostly in our city. Thank you.
- It's actually going to help our small business communities, and it's going to help make our city safer
Committee:
House Public Safety
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 4, Cervantes, Indigenous Justice Program, holding committee.
- SB 69, McNerney, DOJ AI program, held in committee.
- SB 69, McNerney, DOJ AI program, held in committee.
- SB 781, Reyes, small business, held in committee.
- SB 70, Seyarto, small business procurement, held in committee.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website.
The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held.
The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Cities, the floor leader. Thank you, Mr. Cities, the floor leader. Thank you, Mr.
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- For specified vision zero program.
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- </c> is change the name of the program. is change the name of the program.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Service (2-25-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I remind you again, our program.
- At least 5 a foreign residency program.
- This bill helps tackle that in a small way.
- We have quality<00:26:36.960><c> programs.
- We have peerreview quality programs.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 173 from Senator David Givens, which would create a legislative review process for the state health plan and state plan amendments, modeled after the administrative regulations process. Givens argued the legislature should have a stronger policy role in reviewing the plan, saying the bill would allow lawmakers to find components deficient rather than approve them outright. He tied the proposal to Medicaid spending growth and projected enrollment changes, saying the state needs a new oversight tool. Committee members generally supported the concept, though Senator Berg expressed concern that the legislature lacks the executive branch’s healthcare expertise. The bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 137, sponsored by Chairman Meredith, which would create a pathway for certain internationally trained physicians to practice in Kentucky without repeating residency in the United States. Supporters said the bill is aimed at addressing Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and cited projections of a statewide shortage of about 3,000 physicians by 2030 and a shortage of primary care doctors in particular. Testimony from Cicero Action and Baptist Health emphasized that many foreign-trained physicians are already fully trained, that residency slots are limited, and that the bill could help fill shortages in underserved counties while preserving quality through existing exams, ECFMG certification, English proficiency requirements, primary source verification, and mentoring/oversight.
Several members raised questions and concerns. Senator Berg asked about verification, required exams, and oversight, and Senator Tishner raised concerns about fraudulent credentials in some countries and whether the bill could admit underqualified physicians. Witnesses responded that applicants would still have to pass the same exams, obtain ECFMG certification, and undergo primary-source credentialing and employer oversight. Supporters also argued the bill would not displace U.S.-trained physicians because it would use otherwise limited residency capacity more efficiently. After discussion, the committee adopted the bill and reported it favorably by unanimous vote.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Early learning you have 2 primary programs, School readiness program which the ages birth basically the
- That's a small portion.
- The early steps program.
- So we have a very small team and we have a very small budget that serves the whole state to try to do
- They're still and the program.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-14 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- NEW FUNDING FOR SCRAP WHICH IS OUR SMALL COUNTY ROADS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND THE NEW ARTERIAL ROADS
- PROGRAM APTLY CALLED THE FARM PROGRAM, FLORIDA'S ARTERIAL ROADS MODERNIZATION.
- IN THE GRANT PROGRAMS AT THIS TIME OR CAUSE ANY CONFLICT.
- GRANT PROGRAM.
- PURPOSES OF BEING ABLE TO STABILIZE THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It can also include cities, counties, right? Cities and counties.
- and ACES. programs together.
- They tend to To be fairly small.
- programs, were districts who did not have an ownership or priority for expanded learning programs.
- to cover high school programs?
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. ...assistance program, and that is the bill, Mr. Chairman.
- The bill makes this program permanent with a statewide program expansion.
- And simply increases the stipend for foster youth in the program.
- This bill does not create new funding programs.
- Marlene Shaw, speaking for sponsored by Suncoast Legal City.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And the mistakes aren't small.
- </c> was the city who funded that. was the city who funded that.
- There's less programs. It could be less reading programs or it could be less math problems.
- There's less programs. It classrooms. There's less programs.
- </c> nearly impossible for towns and cities nearly impossible for towns and cities to<01:37:21.040><c
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The other is obviously the FHA programs that are still there for first-time homebuyers. 3.5% programs
- The other is obviously the FHA programs that are still there for first-time homebuyers. 3.5% programs
- This work is largely funded by the CalHome program, California's only state program dedicated to producing
- City College and becoming naturalized as a citizen.
- He taught and coached at Glendale College, Los Angeles City College, Pasadena City College, East Los
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the city marshal in the city of Aldoza. All right, go ahead.
- My name is John Howard, Mayor of Albedo City, Texas, and I'm for renaming the road Los Robles.
- And it would be beneficial for the city of Albuquerque to have some... that children can remember when
- This road eventually narrows down to one small area to get over the creek.
- He gave his life for this city.
Bills:
HB767 , HB 1242 , HB1373 , HB1404 , HB1708 , HB1936 , HB2041 , HB2198 , HB2270 , HB2315 , HB2415 , HB2427 , HB2455 , HB2457 , HB2522 , HB2523 , HB2686 , HB2763 , HB2775 , HB2944 , HB3034 , HB1683 , HB1695
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Oct 2nd, 2025
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We have had this program in place, or the federal program, since 2021, so we've got some good trend data
- I assume on top of the other money we just talked about for marketplace assistance programs and small
- Eligibility is there for these small businesses?
- Programs established is because the only way that these programs can provide assistance is through the
- Program or the exchange program.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- For the career certificate program, we practice work skills at practicum sites around the city, and we
- That would be reflected in the college program, community program, and careers.
- That would be reflected in the college program, community program, and careers.
- </c><01:10:44.920><c> began</c> the program so this this program began the program so this this program
- It sounds like it is a small program, but when you hear about what our fellows do when they graduate,
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires appropriate agencies to develop training and a certification program for adjusters, public
- Hello, Alyssa Ashwood, City of Palisades fire survivor. Hold on, I don't think the mic's on.
- Their proposal basically eliminates the program, completely guts the program, and not only does that
- In practice, really only small businesses can ever take advantage of the undue hardship.
- In practice, really only small businesses can ever take advantage of the undue hardship.
Committee:
House Insurance