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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/14/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope we can have support on this.
- </c> appreciate the sentiment to support appreciate the sentiment to support workers.<00:07:56.639><c
- Um, I plan on supporting workers.
- Please support my steel worker family<00:21:22.400><c> today</c><00:21:22.559><c> in</c><00:21:22.720
- </c> family today in v green. Thank you. family today in v green. Thank you.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And speaking about chaplaincy services...
- if they have a family.
- Is it by the inmates' families? And where does it go?
- the family so that they want to stay with us.
- They can't talk to their families without them.
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard an informational presentation from the Florida Department of Corrections on how the prison and community supervision systems operate after sentencing. Assistant Deputy Secretary Hope Gartman described the reception process for new inmates, including intake, medical and mental health screening, classification, custody and housing levels, gain time, and the department’s academic, vocational, substance abuse, chaplaincy, visitation, and communication programs. She emphasized that reentry begins on day one and that program placement is driven by risk and needs assessments, with facilities matched to inmates’ medical, mental health, and security requirements. Members also asked about family contact, visitor applications, inmate welfare trust funds, tablet access, private prison placement, staffing shortages, overtime, contraband interdiction, and waiting lists for programs; several follow-up materials were requested for distribution to all members.
Mr. Winkler then outlined community corrections, explaining the different supervision types under Florida law, including probation, drug offender probation, community control, sex offender supervision, conditional release, and addiction recovery supervision. He described the department’s monitoring tools, such as office and field visits, warrantless searches, alternative sanctioning for technical violations, telephone reporting for low-risk offenders, employment assistance, and mobile probation and reentry units. He said the department’s supervision success rate is about 62%, with more than 91% of successful completers not returning to custody within three years. Members questioned officer workloads, the use of radios and GPS check-ins, the rollout of uniforms and firearms, how violations are handled, and whether all circuits participate in alternative sanctioning; Winkler said the program is statewide and that the department is seeking funding for radios.
During public comment, Florida Cares Charity urged the committee to consider evidence on deterrence, parole, and recidivism, arguing that community supervision is less costly than incarceration and can be effective. James Beardy of the Florida PBA emphasized the dangers faced by correctional and probation officers, including long shifts, field searches, and working alone, and argued for higher pay and better support comparable to other law enforcement. The meeting concluded with the chair thanking the presenters and public speakers, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any legislative votes or formal actions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- At the start of this session, we pause to remember that public service is exactly that: service.
- They also have a food pantry and provide critical services, and continue to provide critical services
- for families who are hungry.
- And in many cases, those families... Single day from families who are facing eviction.
- Even if you support, like my colleagues across the way certainly seem to, even if you support illegal
OR
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm grateful that my gay family and friends are able to marry who they love, grow their families, and
- But perhaps what I admire most about Denise is her heart for service.
- And I would like to support him, but I cannot support the...
- And I would like to support him, but I cannot support the other two individuals that provide no diversity
- I support you and I'm grateful for your work.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- support supports<00:11:46.360><c> and</c> supports and supports and services<00:11:48.120><c> um</c>
- We have one attorney that represents our long-term supports and services.
- The next system should be added for the Bureau of Child Support and Services as well.
- so</c><04:42:30.000><c> well</c> supports and services sphere so well supports and services sphere so
- Further services include the administration of office services, which support all of our HHS locations
Summary:
House Finance Division III convened a work session on the DHHS budget, with the chair noting there would be no votes and that the committee would spend the day hearing from the commissioner’s office. Nathan White, DHHS Chief Financial Officer, opened with the Division of Finance/Office of Business Operations, explaining that the unit supports the department through daily financial management, AP/AR, audit work, expense projections, transfers, and procurement functions such as contracts, amendments, RFPs/RFAs, and grants management. He also described the division’s revenue and reporting work, including federal draws, CMS-64 reporting, and the public assistance cost allocation plan, and said the department had centralized rate-setting work and a small team handling Medicaid rate analysis and nursing facility rebase work.
Members asked about vacancies, turnover, and budget changes. White said the division had 18 positions unfunded in the governor’s budget, reducing personal services from about $10.8 million to $9.9 million, and estimated the division’s vacancy rate at about 11 percent, below the department average. He said turnover was relatively low, with one retirement at the manager level and higher turnover mainly at lower AP-level positions. He also explained that some budget lines reflected reallocations rather than new spending, including fringe benefits centralized elsewhere and an EBT card contract moved into this unit because the staff member overseeing it works in Finance. When asked about a rent/lease increase, he said it was due to higher copier leasing costs under a statewide DAS contract.
White highlighted several management and technology improvements. He said a business intelligence tool procured in 2022, using Salesforce and Excel-based data, helped DHHS better track federal revenue and maintenance-of-effort spending, reducing FY24 General Fund lapse by about 70 percent and federal/other revenue lapse by 88 percent compared with FY23; he warned that the tool is not funded in the current budget. He also described Lean Six Sigma efforts in the contracts team, training for vendors and nonprofits on procurement and indirect cost rules, and a Finance Academy to standardize policies and procedures. On the contracts side, he said the department uses Smartsheet for project management and DocuSign for electronic signatures, which cut contract execution time dramatically, but noted DocuSign is also not funded in the governor’s budget. The session ended as the committee prepared to move on to the Employee Assistance Program presentation.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And we worked to craft the bill that he supported.
- And by the by the way, after supported.
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- family member within immediate family family member within the<00:18:55.360><c> 24</c><00:18:55.760>
- </c> if you transfer to an immediate family if you transfer to an immediate family member,<00:19:00.640
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of how this has impacted family members. of how this has impacted family members.
- Support your bill.
- Support your bill. Um, respond. Support your bill.
- </c><00:49:13.599><c> in</c><00:49:13.920><c> family</c> on a show cause child support in family on a
- show cause child support in family court<00:49:14.880><c> and</c><00:49:15.119><c> then</c><00:49:15.280
Committee:
House Judiciary
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice May 27th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, in child welfare, the ability to, um, assess families as they come in and provide the kinds of services
- Supported and so, so is this entire process.
- they deserve and that families are getting those wrap-around services that they really, we have a responsibility
- for children and families.
- to thank you for your service and thank you every time, year after year that you have supported funding
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Why not social services... Why not social services instead of DESE?
- therapy, speech therapy, behavioral services, audiology, and vision services.
- We do not want a disruption in service or a flow of revenue and support to... ...truly cautious.
- We do not want a disruption in service or a flow of revenue and support to these child care providers
- I've had families in foster care... ...to provide the child care subsidy support to the families that
Committee:
House Budget
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education (9-17-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- And may your hand continue to b service.
- We support a professional learning center for in-service educators.
- So, do families incur any of this cost at all? Uh, yes, sir. Some families pay tuition.
- </c> investment and your continued support. investment and your continued support.
- supported.
Summary:
The meeting focused on Kentucky school choice and innovation, with discussion of the state constitution’s “common schools” requirement and how that has been interpreted alongside newer education models. Chairman Tipton described model laboratory schools, Gatton and Craft Academies, magnet and virtual programs, and said these options show that Kentucky has long expanded opportunity through innovation. He then turned the discussion to Senate Bill 207, which he said was designed to support schools of innovation.
Senator Steve West reviewed the history of Kentucky charter schools and explained that SB 207 was modeled on a South Carolina approach. He said the bill allows a local school board to contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, seek waivers from certain state rules, and receive SEEK funding while also allowing outside private investment. He emphasized that the district initiates the process, that the school remains public, and that the bill includes accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school is not performing.
Members asked about the difference between SB 207 and the earlier charter school law, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the new model is tied to an existing school rather than a new charter, cannot cherry-pick students, and keeps teachers as district employees. Representative Brown raised concerns that charters and exceptions could leave some children out, especially lower-income students, while West responded that the proposal is intended to expand choice for families who may not otherwise have it and cited examples from other states where similar models improved low-performing schools. No vote or formal action was taken during the discussion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no intention of remaining in the area of service, just as it is for a military service member
- But with the narrow scope, I wouldn't support it right now. All right.
- I'll support the motion to send to the floor. I don't have a problem with that.
- We support House of the House of the Office of the Office of the Office of Mr.
- for the Idaho Family Policy Center and Director of the IFPC Legal Center, said, “We support House Bill
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/24/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- need to grow a thriving business that supports their family and supports our local economies.
- </c> lifting themselves up in their families lifting themselves up in their families out<00:02:54.200
- </c> grow a thriving business that supports grow a thriving business that supports their<00:03:06.599
- ><c> family</c><00:03:07.360><c> and</c><00:03:07.560><c> supports</c><00:03:08.040><c> our</c><00:03
- :08.239><c> local</c> their family and supports our local their family and supports our local economies
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- wave in support.
- And that is why I support this legislation, and I appreciate...
- I thank you for your 752 support. 753 >> Thank you.
- She waives in support. We have Mandy Pink Lee, Florida Voices for Health, waiving in support.
- Florida, voices for health waives in support. 999 We have Mr.
Summary:
The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard four bills, beginning with HB 423 on school elopement plans for students with autism or other elopement risks. The sponsors described the bill as a statewide framework for school elopement response plans, immediate parent notification, campus search procedures, and staff training. Public testimony from parents, disability advocates, and a teacher emphasized the dangers of elopement and the need for standardized procedures; members from both parties spoke strongly in support. The bill was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote.
The committee next considered HB 1253, which allows coaches to use limited personal funds, up to $15,000 per athletic team per year, to support student-athletes with food, transportation, and physical rehabilitation services. An amendment added guardrails, including that the coach be a school employee, clarified the scope of athletic associations covered, and refined the rehabilitation language. Members discussed the bill as a way to help students in need while avoiding recruiting concerns, and the bill passed favorably 14-0 after the amendment was adopted.
HB 1091 addressed dental screenings for K-12 students in districts that voluntarily offer them. The bill requires advance written notice to parents and an opt-out process, and clarifies that screenings are informational only, with any findings sent to parents rather than compelling treatment. An amendment added the language to student welfare provisions as well as school health services. Public testimony from dental and health advocates supported the measure, and the bill was reported favorably 14-0.
Finally, the committee heard HB 765 on child care and early learning services. The bill expands before- and after-care options for certain school-based preschool programs without requiring a child care facility license, removes a flu brochure inspection requirement, bars insurance cancellation based on providing child care, creates a professional recognition program, and establishes a child care tuition fund. Two amendments broadened the bill to public and nonpublic elementary schools and created the Brighter Futures fund concept. After debate, the bill passed favorably 13-1, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/09/25
Transcript Highlights:
- To cut operating support for a service the public and local communities greatly value would undermine
- ><c> a</c><00:58:39.839><c> service</c><00:58:40.160><c> the</c> cut operating support for a service
- the cut operating support for a service the public<00:58:40.640><c> and</c><00:58:40.880><c> local</c
- These are union jobs, solid blue-collar careers that support families, sustain local economies, and preserve
- </c> bluecollar careers that support bluecollar careers that support families,<01:07:31.920><c> sustain
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We need the HOA ecosystem in our state to function and provide a supportive environment where families
- </c> does not happen to any other family. does not happen to any other family.
- </c> want to have services that represent us. want to have services that represent us.
- Many families endured incredibly stressful situations all over an HOA that provides no services.
- </c> your support in favor of this bill. your support in favor of this bill.
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
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- That is, but regardless, we are increasing the family residential services framework rates for service
- high-needs portion of family residential services.
- Um, of uh, family residential services.
- , including the long-term services and supports loan program.
- </c><01:33:19.800><c> care</c> services and supports or long-term care services and supports or long-term
Committee:
Senate Finance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine restoring Boeing's status as a great American manufacturer, focusing on safety first. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Every one of us here supports the Army.
- And I can tell you, I've got 100% support from them to do it right.
- to get more, um, more young, uh, uh, students into STEM fields to support, uh, to support the work that
- We've stepped up our in-service data collection process for our airplanes in service so we can do just
- The in-service, the in-service data analytics.
Keywords:
Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- resources, information technology, and payroll support.
- is all supported by the agency already.
- family that it's, it's not the pay.
- I, I go in part of school nursing services, there is consent.
- Uh, I do not provide direct service as a school social worker.
Committee:
House Public Education
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (10-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- . supported. supported.
- So everything from families, farms, and even our future through the programming that we offer that support
- So everything from families, farms, and even our future through the programming that we offer that support
- </c> programming and they have our support. programming and they have our support.
- So, I next and my family ate it.
Summary:
The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” efforts. Chair Funky Fromm opened by describing a recent foot injury from a road hazard and used it to emphasize the importance of infrastructure, nutrition, sleep, and activity as part of a broader wellness culture. The main witnesses were Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, Holly Harris of Appalachian Regional Health Care (ARH), and Jim Muser of the Kentucky Hospital Association.
Shell and Harris described a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and hospitals such as ARH to connect local farmers with hospital cafeterias, farmers markets, CSA-style subscription food boxes, and medically tailored meals. Harris said ARH serves a large region with 14 hospitals, more than 95 clinics, about 6,700 employees, and 1,300 medical staff, and that the system began by improving employee food options because hospital workers often have limited access to healthy meals during shifts. They reported examples such as a local-protein burger, parking-lot farmers markets, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and plans for container gardens at some hospitals.
The witnesses said the program is intended to improve health outcomes, reduce readmissions, support chronic disease management, and also increase rural prosperity by expanding demand for Kentucky farm products. Shell said more than 40 hospitals had already been onboarded into the food-is-medicine program, with measurable outcomes being studied through pilots such as one at Russell County Hospital. He also noted that some systems, including CHI St. Joseph Health, Taylor Regional, and UK King’s Daughters, have formally embedded food-as-medicine goals into strategic plans.
Members and witnesses also discussed barriers, especially the lack of reimbursement, fragmented short-term funding, and regulatory or purchasing hurdles that make it difficult for small farmers to participate. Shell said the goal is to make the model scalable and easier for hospitals and farmers to navigate, while Harris emphasized that ARH has been funding its efforts without reimbursement because of its mission. No votes or formal policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Historically, our organization was able to support victim services through emergency assistance funds
- Providing access to support services after harm occurs helps disrupt those cycles.
- Supporting services after harm occurs helps disrupt those cycles.
- Families were, we were getting a lot of positive things from the families.
- Families.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 206, which would expand eligibility under the Crime Victims Reparation Act to cover additional offenses: simple assault, simple battery, criminal sexual contact, and robbery while armed with a deadly weapon. The sponsor, the Crime Victims Reparation Commission, and multiple supporters said the change would help victims access compensation for medical care, counseling, lost income, and related costs, with no added state administrative burden. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0.
The committee then took up HB 20, which would allow Native American designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people who provide proof of membership in a federally recognized tribe. Sponsors and tribal supporters said the designation could help with identification, Turquoise Alert notifications, and jurisdictional issues, while also serving as a voluntary option for tribal members. Some members raised concerns about possible profiling, lack of consultation with every tribe, and the absence of data from other states; supporters responded that the designation is optional and intended to assist, not harm. The bill passed 4-2.
HB 52, a technical cleanup bill correcting statutory cross-references after prior competency-law amendments, passed unanimously 6-0. HB 58, which updates the telephone harassment statute to include electronic communications such as texts and social media, also passed 6-0 after supporters said the current law is outdated and too limited for modern harassment cases; committee members discussed possible definitional refinements. HB 57, allowing certain lab analysts and toxicologists to testify by interactive video in misdemeanor and DWI cases, drew support for efficiency and reducing travel burdens, but also concerns about confrontation rights and technical drafting issues; it passed 6-0 with a no recommendation. Finally, HB 79, which would lower the burden of proof for juvenile probation violation hearings to a preponderance standard, drew strong opposition from defense advocates and a law student who argued it would reduce due process protections for youth; after debate, the committee tabled the bill on a 4-2 vote.