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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Feb 6, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 11

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • teacher housing, funding high-quality Hawaiian history, language, and cultural education, funding programs
  • cultural history, language, and cultural education,<00:17:17.919> funding<00:17:18.319> programs
  • <00:17:18.720> for<00:17:18.959> our education, funding programs for our education,
  • funding programs for our vulnerable<00:17:19.520> and<00:17:19.760> underserved<00:17:
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Mar 17th, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • When it, the bill says that there might be potential for a state-funded grant program.
  • At this point, we have no state-funded grant program that addresses laterals, I believe...
  • At this point, we have no state-funded grant program that addresses laterals, I believe.
  • Would you entertain amendments to this bill to establish some pilot programs? Thank you.
  • , the vessel turn-in program, and FWC General Order 21.
Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met with a quorum present and considered a series of environmental, water, waste, boating, and land-use bills. SB 834 on recreational fishing vessel licenses was briefly explained as aligning licensure rules for freshwater and saltwater captains and was reported favorably. SB 1208 on service lateral assessment and rehabilitation would require periodic CCTV inspections, a seven-year assessment cycle, and a long-term public database for sewer laterals; county representatives opposed it over private-property and cost concerns, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 978 on advanced wastewater treatments, as amended, would require DEP reports and a long-term prioritization plan for upgrading large wastewater facilities to advanced treatment; the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 1822 on auxiliary containers, which would preempt local regulation of certain packaging and define the term in statute. The sponsor argued it would reduce a patchwork of local rules and help businesses, while opponents from environmental groups, local advocates, and some local governments warned it would weaken plastic and foam restrictions, including in parks and coastal communities. Despite substantial opposition and several senators expressing concern, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 384 on notice for annexation of state-owned lands, after a technical amendment requiring written or email notice to legislative delegations, and reported it favorably. SB 1008 on waste incineration would bar new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within a half-mile of residential, commercial, or school property. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at preventing another fire-related incident like the Doral plant and clarified it was intended to apply only to new facilities, not existing ones; waste-to-energy and county representatives opposed it as too restrictive, while several senators sought clarifying changes. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a substitute amendment to CS for SB 594 on port channel and turning basin buffer zones, reducing the proposed anchoring setback from 5,000 feet to 2,500 feet and allowing ports to create buffer zones after public hearings and rulemaking; the bill was then reported favorably. Finally, SB 830 on lost or abandoned property, aimed at streamlining removal of migrant vessels that pose navigational and environmental hazards, was reported favorably after brief support testimony.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a program under Sooner Select, so essentially we are updating the adoption code to allow parents
  • that are exempt under the Consumer Protection Act and provides clarification without creating new programs
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislative Council Program 1222, Legislature, general fund, fiscal 2026-27, $12 million.
  • Child nutrition programs see at no cost such student.
  • The proceeds of the fund shall be used to fund the program.
  • The bill also includes carryover and program funding language. ...the appropriation of the program for
  • Nebraska Disclosure Commission Fund for the Disclosure Commission program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/05/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:12:37.880> now things at NDC all of our programs now things at NDC all of our programs
  • other programs other programs um<00:30:59.080> I<00:30:59.200> think<00:30:59.679>
  • and then under the pro current program and then under the pro current program we<00:51:18.079>
  • program and the grants program have Loan program and the grants program have been<01:04:51.760> excellent
  • Some funds remain in the program.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • programming uh our small cities program programming uh our small cities program works<00:29:45.720
  • employment Community Employment Program employment Community Employment Program as<00:39:33.560>
  • the employment and training programs the employment and training programs team<00:52:46.319>
  • /c><00:58:12.960> uh it was a a program it is a program uh it was a a program it is a program
  • state money for this program.
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities. Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff. The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/17/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:04:21.160> that<00:04:21.320> was program uh is a uh a program that was program
  • Smooy's program, one of the programs that we were able to fund with the RFS program.
  • Smooy's program, one of the programs that we were able to fund with the RFS program.
  • Smooy's program, one of the programs that we were able to fund with the RFS program.
  • <01:24:50.360> program conservation stewardship program program conservation stewardship program
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 22nd, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the scholarship programs... ...programs, the GI dependent. Oh, this is for the dependent.
  • And we've also put in a two-year pilot program for 100 students per year for this pilot program.
  • And it'll allow for this pilot program.
  • So, if we eliminated one of the programs that... ...we eliminated one of the programs that we're using
  • And this is significant because if they can get this two-year program or associate level program—by the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires a tri-agency to jointly coordinate grant programs expands the definition of credentials of
  • The higher education coordinating board to develop training programs to preemptively address gaps in
  • The agriculture program and the interest rate reduction Program.
  • As far as the inter-trade reduction program, there are a few major changes.
  • HB number 18 by Van Dever relating to these establishment, and administration of certain programs and
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/03/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • within our schools and those uh programs within our schools and those programs<00:09:53.600> are<
  • As part of our statute, we're required to have a grants program, which we accomplish through two programs
  • M... grant programs are focused on providing access to students through starting new AFNR programs and
  • <00:15:14.680> are Appropriations Ma's Grant programs are Appropriations Ma's Grant programs
  • <00:15:56.319> 100 have 40 more schools with programs 100 have 40 more schools with programs
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • cow folks and then the sugar bead cow folks and then the sugar bead industry<00:09:41.560> in
  • I support those programs.
  • rid of programs like Medicaid, FMLA, or ADA, because those programs are necessary to ensure workers
  • we have plenty of government programs we have plenty of government programs and<00:24:40.039>
  • <00:24:44.360> like should uh get rid of programs like should uh get rid of programs like
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (01/22/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • That program is a more labor-intensive program to administer.
  • Champions program and that grant program Champions program and that grant program is<00:33:51.399
  • different programs.
  • One of our other programs is a special use permit program that is a permit program that happens anytime
  • and OHRV programs, as well as a federal Recreation and Rec Trail program.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority officials, led by Executive Director Rob Dapice, briefed legislators on the agency’s structure and funding. They explained that the authority is created by state law but is not a state agency, its debt is not state debt, and it is governed by a board appointed by the governor and approved by the Executive Council. The discussion focused on the Affordable Housing Fund and the lead paint hazard remediation fund, including how state appropriations and federal resources are combined to finance affordable rental housing and lead abatement work. Dapice said the Affordable Housing Fund is used as gap financing for multifamily affordable housing projects, typically alongside federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, and that state dollars leverage roughly 2:1 to 10:1 in additional federal and private investment, averaging about 4:1. He said the fund has received historic appropriations in recent budgets, including $30 million over the last two biennial budgets and an annual $5 million set-aside from the real estate transfer tax. He also said the fund is usually structured as 0% interest, deferred loans rather than grants, with repayments returning to the fund if projects generate cash flow. Members asked about rents, oversight, staffing, revenues, and whether the programs had added positions. Dapice said affordability restrictions generally last 30 to 99 years, rents are tied to income limits and capped so tenants pay no more than 30% of income, and compliance staff inspect properties regularly to verify income eligibility and rent limits. He said the organization has about 130 to 135 employees, down from about 145, with no new positions added because of the appropriations. He estimated total revenues at roughly $300 million, with administrative budget around $22 million, much of it pass-through grant money. On lead paint remediation, he said the state first appropriated $6 million in 2019, plus $1 million in ARPA funds, and that the program has cleared more than 500 units. He said the federal grant program is not annual or predictable, with a recent award of about $7.75 million, and that the maximum federal grant per unit is $177,000, typically paired with up to $100,000 in state loan support. He also noted that the program can address homes before a child is poisoned if lead hazards are identified, but that cases involving an already exposed child are a higher priority. No votes or formal actions were taken.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 7th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 19

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • aware that this bill is patterned after the fire marshall bill, and at this point the fire marshall program
  • and at this point the fire marshall bill and at this point the fire marshall um<00:58:33.520> program
  • > is<00:58:34.160> moving<00:58:34.480> forward<00:58:34.880> very um program
  • is moving forward very um program is moving forward very successfully<00:58:36.400> and<00:58
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's what RG programs are about. that. That's what RG programs are about.
  • I mean have there been programs.
  • implementing programs. implementing programs.
  • responsible gaming programs. responsible gaming programs.
  • know, that's not having a program. know, that's not having a program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Feb 19, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 18

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • c><00:23:36.000> expanding Offender re-entry system by expanding high-quality educational programs
  • Research consistently shows that individuals who participate in mentorship and workforce programs are
  • Research consistently shows that individuals who participate in mentorship and workforce programs are
  • Mentorship and workforce programs are significantly more likely to find employment and significantly
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Importantly, this approach expands capacity without creating new state programs or mandates.
  • So I do appreciate your work on the program. I believe that it is a step in the right direction.
  • Go to Beadaholique.com for all of your beading supply needs!
  • Creating new programs or mandates for these reasons, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce supports
Bills: SB1, SB3