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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Local Government - 05/05/2026

Local Governments

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today we are joined by Senator Baskin, Senator Fahy, and Senator Rolison.
  • Motion by Senator Rolison, second by Senator Fahy.
  • Senator DeVeehanes, Senator Rolison second. All in favor? Any opposition?
  • Senator Faye. Senator Baskin. All in favor? Aye. Any opposition? AWR.
  • Our 14th bill is Senate Bill 9973 by Senator Griffith.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The local government committee met for its fifth meeting of the year and considered 15 bills, with the chair noting there may be one more meeting to finish the agenda. Members present included Senators Baskin, Fahy, and Rolison, and the committee moved through the bills with brief motions and seconding throughout. The committee reported several measures, including bills on making housing a state policy, directing a study on real property tax saturation, requiring notice to adjacent municipalities for certain zoning changes, authorizing the Town of Huntington to alienate park land for the Huntington African American Museum, requiring CPR training for 911 dispatchers and call takers, allowing the Johnson City School District to create an insurance reserve fund, incorporating the New Hartford Volunteer, Exempt Firefighters, Benevolent Association, creating a Suffolk County real property tax exemption for certain volunteer auxiliary police officers, and extending various local finance and public authorities provisions. One bill, S4504 by Senator Griffo, which would prohibit unfunded state mandates on municipalities and school districts and create a Mandate Review Council, was reported to the Education Committee, with the chair noting opposition. Several bills extending the effectiveness of local finance-related laws were reported to the Finance Committee, including measures on statutory installment bonds, installment loans, refunding bonds, and Environmental Facilities Corporation powers. The committee also reported a bill on county tribal detention agreements and another on base adjusted proportions in the Real Property Tax Law. During discussion of the 911 CPR training bill, members noted an amendment was being worked on to require the training every four years. Most bills were reported unanimously or with no recorded opposition, and the meeting concluded after the final bill was approved.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction - 05/05/2026

Crime Victims, Crime And Correction

Transcript Highlights:
  • Olivera, Senator Pete Harckham, Senator D.
  • Motion by Senator Hart and seconded by Senator Rivera and Senator Sepúlveda. All those in favor?
  • The third bill on our agenda, which is on the agenda pursuant to Senate Rule 7, Section 2E, the motion
  • The system is S. 8492 by Senator Sepúlveda, which was placed on the agenda pursuant to Senate Rule 2E
  • Senator Murray?
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction met with a quorum of members present and considered 10 bills. The committee held a lengthy debate on S.2656, a bill to repeal provisions related to solitary confinement, with supporters arguing the current law is not fully implemented and that solitary confinement is harmful and ineffective, while opponents said the law has made facilities less safe and removed needed disciplinary tools. After discussion, the bill failed to advance, with five negative votes and no report to the floor. The committee also considered several correctional administration and health-related measures. S.394, the Clemency Justice Act, and S.2509A, concerning transfers of incarcerated individuals from county jails to state facilities, were both reported to finance. S.5134, creating a uniform electronic medical records system for correctional facilities, was reported, as was S.9126A. S.8492, establishing a digital legal mail program, drew concerns about privileged communications and was defeated in committee. S.9467, setting radiation standards for employees and visitors at correctional facilities, was reported to the Health Committee. Two additional bills, S.9916 on employee mental health services and S.9928 on rights of sexual assault survivors during the investigative process, were reported after brief discussion and expressions of support. One bill on the agenda was laid aside at the sponsor’s request. Overall, the meeting featured a mix of correctional policy, facility operations, health, and survivor-rights legislation, with several bills advancing and one major reform measure on solitary confinement failing to move forward.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Education - 05/05/2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are joined by Senator Addabbo, Senator Bynoe, Senator Jackson, Senator Salazar, Senator Tedisco, Senator
  • Weber, Senator Borrello, and Senator Rose as well.
  • Under the Senate rules, that is a procedural right of the members.
  • Senator Liu, Senator Sutton, myself, I think Senator Bynoe. Without rec?
  • Senator Jackson, Senator Addabbo. So. Without rec? Senator Jackson, Senator Addabbo.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Education Committee met on May 5, 2026, and considered a series of bills, several of them brought up through motions for committee consideration. Chair Shelley Mayer said she would allow brief remarks but stated her opposition to those motioned bills, emphasizing her general practice of giving minority members’ bills consideration. The committee first took up S-16 (Jacob’s Law, on bullying and related school safety issues), which was moved out of committee on a majority vote, with Senators Jackson and Bynoe recorded without recommendation. The committee then debated S-717, a local bill by Senator Rose to exempt the Wantagh Union Free School District from the state’s indigenous mascots/logos restrictions. Senator Rose argued Wantagh’s mascot and name are tied to local history and not intended to denigrate anyone. The bill was moved, but the committee vote was not favorable enough to advance it, and it was referred onward to the Investigations Committee. S-4496, Senator White’s bill to protect women’s sports from what supporters described as unfair competition by biological males, drew strong support from the sponsor and strong opposition from Chair Mayer, who said she opposed it as mean-spirited and unnecessary; the bill did not advance. The committee also considered several school bus and transportation bills. S-4748, by Senator Borrello, would repeal the electric school bus mandate and replace it with a feasibility study; he cited safety, cost, and operational problems with early adopters. S-8847, by Senator White, similarly sought to remove electric bus mandates and leave decisions to local districts, and S-9667, by Senator Ryan, would delay the zero-emission school bus mandate by five years. The committee advanced some of these measures to other committees or the floor, while others did not move. In addition, the committee approved S-7788 on special education reserve funds, S-8288A on reasonable rates for public school room use, S-8368 on records retention for Education Department proceedings, S-8370 on temporary resident placement of children with disabilities, S-8370 on release of student records to juvenile detention facilities, and S-1049 on updating the Dignity for All Students Act’s cyberbullying definition to include AI-related harassment.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary - 05/05/2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The next bill is Senate Bill 951 by Senator Kavanaugh.
  • Motion by Senator, motion to move the bill by Senator Cooney, seconded by Senator Botcher.
  • Next bill is Senate Bill 9582 by Senator Gonzalez.
  • The next bill is Senate Bill 9765 by Senator Supogna.
  • The next bill is Senate Bill 9788 by Senator Subpoena.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The committee met for its final meeting of the year and considered a series of Judiciary-related bills. The first measure, S.48 (Walsh), proposed a constitutional amendment to bar the governor from using messages of necessity for budget-related bills. Supporters argued that budget bills should receive the normal three-day review period and that the public and legislature need more time to examine major spending and policy changes. Despite that support, the motion to advance the bill failed, and it was not reported. Several other bills were advanced with little or no opposition. S.951 (Kavanaugh), requiring disclosure of certain demographic information by real estate brokers and salespersons, was reported to Finance. S.7279 (Scarcella Spanton), allowing certified school psychologists to participate in certifications related to intellectual or developmental disability, was reported to the floor. S.9582 (Gonzalez), concerning persons ineligible to act as fiduciaries, drew concerns that judges should retain discretion and that the bill could create problems for well-intended fiduciaries, but it was still reported to the floor. S.9765 (Sunshine and Litigation Act on protective orders), S.9788 (arbitration), S.9788/9789 (jurisdiction over certain defendants in city and justice courts), S.9848 (contents of claims in the Court of Claims), and S.9894 (rape shield/evidence of a victim’s sexual conduct or dress) were also reported to the floor. The committee also discussed S.9790 (audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings), with supporters saying cameras would increase transparency and public trust while preserving safeguards for sensitive proceedings; it was reported to the floor. Another bill, S.9798, would prohibit the use of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence of prostitution in certain criminal or civil proceedings; it was reported to Codes. The meeting concluded after all listed bills were acted on, with the chair thanking members and guests and noting the committee would meet again the following week.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education - 05/05/2026

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • AWR from Senator Peggy? So you... Senator Fahy's AWR? Senator Liu? You're no? Senator Moe.
  • So we have Senator Stavisky with the no, Senator Jackson with the no, Senator Liu with the no, Senator
  • May, Senator Rivera, Senator Webb.
  • This bill, incidentally, is also pursuant to Article 7, Section 2, subdivision E, of the Senate Rules
  • Senator Rivera. The fourth bill is Senate Bill 3822 by Senator Rivera.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Higher Education Committee met on May 5 and considered 12 bills, with most measures relating to higher education administration, student services, and professional licensing. The committee advanced a rural teacher loan repayment program for teachers serving underserved rural areas, a SUNY/CUNY mental health staffing requirement, a bill allowing SED access to patient or client records in professional misconduct cases, an AI-in-therapy regulation bill, cross-profession supervision for certain mental health professionals, an extension of limited permits for social workers, continuing education requirements for acupuncturists, and updated supervision rules for physical therapy assistants. One bill reorganizing SUNY police was held for further negotiations with SUNY, SUNY police, and stakeholders. Two Article 7, Section 2, subdivision E motions for committee consideration were taken up. Senator Rose’s bill to withhold financial aid from SUNY or CUNY institutions that permit organizations designated as terrorist organizations was defeated after several senators voted no or without recommendation. Senator Kanzanari Fitzpatrick’s bill requiring anti-Semitism awareness training, incident reporting, and compliance with state reporting rules for higher education institutions was approved and sent to the Codes Committee, with some senators voting without recommendation because they viewed the subject as already covered by existing law. The committee also reported Senator Rivera’s nurse practitioner conformity bill to the floor, and several other bills were reported either to the floor or to Finance depending on their fiscal impact. Most measures were approved without opposition, though some senators voted without recommendation on bills they said overlapped with existing statutes or prior legislation. The meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA Public Hearing 05-04-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, Senator DeCorte, Senator Richards.
  • Chairman, Senator DeCorte, Senator Richards.
  • Senate. Senate.
  • Uh, noting the excused absence of Senator Inouye, Senator Chang, Senator Lamosao. >> I.
  • Chang, Senator Lamasao. Chang, Senator Lamasao. >> I. >> I. >> I.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts held a confirmation hearing on GM 742 for John Komeiji, the gubernatorial nominee to serve as chairperson of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority through 6/30/2029. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. The executive director of the authority, representatives of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation and the Mauna Kea observatories, and authority member Noenoe Wong-Wilson all praised Komeiji’s leadership, describing him as fair, transparent, steady, and effective at building trust and relationships among stakeholders. Chris Matsuda also supported the nomination, citing Komeiji’s presence at community workshops, his neutral facilitation of public discussion, and his careful handling of the authority’s work on observatory leases and the comprehensive EIS. In his remarks, Komeiji described the authority’s work as implementing Act 255 by building a new state agency, developing a master plan, drafting rules and regulations, and beginning the process for a comprehensive environmental impact statement related to observatory leases. He said the authority is trying to balance community voice, cultural and spiritual concerns, and the state’s policy supporting astronomy. He also discussed staffing and recruitment challenges, saying the authority is repurposing positions, using special project positions, and looking for creative ways to recruit qualified staff despite the controversy surrounding Mauna Kea. He noted that the authority is working through asset transfers from UH, managing operational needs, and addressing a projected $4 million federal funding gap affecting CMS. Members asked about timelines, contingency planning, staffing capacity, and financial sustainability. Komeiji said the authority is on track for the master plan and EIS, but would return to the legislature if delays require more time. He acknowledged that no detailed contingency plans have been developed yet for possible IT or other implementation problems, but said the board is continuing to monitor progress. He also said the authority is accelerating contracts to encumber funds while available and expects to cover planned EIS and master plan consultant costs if funding remains at current levels. After discussion, the committee voted to advise and consent; the chair and acting vice chair voted aye, with excused absences noted for Senators Inouye, Chang, and Lamosao. The measure was adopted and the committee adjourned.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation - 05/05/2026

Environmental Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have Senator Serrano and Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick. Thank you all for being here.
  • As Senator mentioned, this is on the agenda because of Senate Rule 7, Section 2, subsection C: motion
  • Our next bill, 3652 by Senator Hort. This again was on the agenda because of Senate Rule 7.
  • Senator Harckham.
  • Senator Fahy.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee met with a quorum and a very full agenda, moving quickly through a series of environmental and natural resources bills. Early action included approving S.1343B, the clean fuel standard bill, which was referred to Finance with one nay. The committee then took up S.1464A, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, where supporters said it had been heavily amended to address industry concerns and protect public health by reducing packaging waste and toxic chemicals. Opponents, including Senators Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Stec, raised concerns about costs, unintended consequences for business, agriculture, dairy, food safety, and consumer prices. Supporters argued the bill would reduce waste, protect people from toxins, and that many farms and dairy operations were exempted. The bill was advanced to Finance with two nays and one without recommendation. The committee also considered several bills tied to climate and energy policy. S.2712, sponsored by Senator Stec, would delay CLCPA implementation for 10 years and require a cost-benefit analysis; Stec argued New York has not adequately studied the law’s costs and cited rising utility bills, while Chair Harckham and others defended the state’s clean energy direction and said the bill would not move forward. S.3652, which would prohibit certain restrictions on motor vehicle sales, and S.5611, which would create a Climate Action Cost Council and limit annual climate-related rulemaking, were both voted down and not referred onward. By contrast, S.797A, the Mohawk River Basin Management Act, advanced to Finance with support from its sponsor, Senator Fahy. The committee then took up S.8933, Senator Helming’s bill to prohibit PFAS in photovoltaic modules. Helming said the bill was a common-sense measure to keep forever chemicals out of solar panels and protect water and soil; Harckham responded that the bill’s timeline would effectively halt the solar industry and said there was no evidence of PFAS leaching from solar panels. The bill was not advanced. The committee also advanced S.9206 on brush-fire area reed removal for Staten Island, S.9280 on open water data, S.9462 on deer management permits, S.963 on Atlantic bonito and false albacore management, and S.9479A on tidal wetlands definitions. In the final portion of the meeting, the committee rapidly approved a long slate of routine end-of-session fisheries and marine resource extender bills, including measures on sharks, lingcod, black sea bass, blueback herring, fluke, scup, commercial food fish licenses, special management areas, American eel, Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, squid, and winter flounder.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/05/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate will come to order.
  • In Senate, Monday, May 4, 2026, the Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
  • Senator Gianaris.
  • Senate Resolution No. 2043 by Senator Stewart-Cousins, congratulating the 2026 New York State Senate
  • Thank you, Senator Gianaris. Senator Liu to close. Mr.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate met on May 4, 2026, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of resolutions and floor bills. The chamber first adopted a resolution honoring Carlos Beltran on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with several senators praising his Mets career, athletic achievements, and philanthropy in Puerto Rico. The Senate also adopted resolutions recognizing the 2026 Women of Distinction, including tributes to living honorees and posthumous recognition of Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Dr. Hazel Dukes, and later adopted resolutions commemorating May Day and Panama’s Black Heritage Month. A Queens Chamber of Commerce resolution also prompted extensive remarks celebrating Queens’ diversity, small businesses, immigrant communities, and cultural institutions. On legislation, the Senate recalled two bills from the Assembly and restored them to the third reading calendar by a 62-0 reconsideration vote. The chamber then passed a long list of bills, including measures affecting public health, agriculture and markets, insurance, criminal procedure, public officers, labor, not-for-profit corporations, and executive law. Several bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, while a few drew recorded opposition, including the environmental conservation bill on animal cruelty and the public health bill on Calendar 840. Supportive floor explanations emphasized animal welfare, protections for abandoned pets, and other public-interest reforms. The Senate also heard brief explanatory remarks on some bills, such as concerns about animals left behind in vacated housing and the treatment of wild animals in traveling circuses. After completing the calendar, the Senate reported no further business and adjourned until Wednesday, May 6, at 3:00 p.m.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Health - 05/05/2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, Senator Ryan moves the bill. Senator Ryan moves the bill. Senator Yes, Senator Ryan.
  • And we passed it in the Senate before. Senator Ryan moves the bill. Senator Rosales seconds.
  • Next, Senate Bill 4462 by Senator Mayer.
  • Next, Senate Bill 4462B by Senator Mayer.
  • Next, Senate Bill 6578A by Senator Ince.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The meeting covered a long list of health and social services bills, many of them recurring proposals that had passed the Senate before or been vetoed in prior years. Topics included primary care investment, penalties for adult care facility safety violations, emergency insulin access, limited nursing services in adult care facilities, a State Medical Indemnity Fund ombudsman, hospital ownership and private equity oversight, controlled substances for people with substance use disorder, rescue inhaler information in the immunization system, nursing home closure procedures, Medicaid coverage for complex care assistance, increased personal needs allowances, parental education for minors with disabling conditions, physician and dentist loan repayment/support, higher public health penalties, direct Medicaid billing for licensed creative arts therapists, adoption registry information release, fetal and infant mortality review boards, reusable food and beverage containers, DNR and hospice decision rules, a special needs assisted living demonstration program, temporary licensure for out-of-state health professionals at a triathlon event, and lead reporting and mitigation in school water. Sponsors described most bills as straightforward efforts to improve access, transparency, or care quality, while several members noted technical fixes or fiscal concerns on a few measures, including outdated program references and the need for funding to support expanded loan repayment eligibility. Some bills were framed as responses to prior vetoes or as renewed attempts to advance previously passed Senate measures. The chair also noted the committee still lacked a budget and expected additional meetings. For each bill, members generally moved and seconded the measures, and the committee voted favorably, usually with some members recorded as without recommendation. Most bills were advanced either to first reading, finance, or higher education, depending on referral. No bill was defeated in the transcript.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions - 05/05/2026

Civil Service And Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first bill is Senate Bill 1181, by Senator Adabbo.
  • The third bill is Senate Bill 5754B, by Senator Martinez.
  • The fifth bill, Senate Bill 8209, by myself, Senator Jackson.
  • The sixth bill is Senate Bill 8640, by Senator Martinez.
  • The seventh bill is Senate Bill 9068A, by Senator Griffith.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions met on May 5, 2026, with a quorum present and eight bills on the agenda. The committee considered measures on a temporary task force on the Variable Supplements Fund (S1181), cost-of-living adjustments for certain retirees (S3414A), an optional 25-year retirement plan for Suffolk County fire marshals (S5754B), a heart disease presumption for certain NYC Police Department traffic enforcement agents (S8147B), a Civil Service Commission study of state agency job vacancies (S8209), employment of persons with autism spectrum disorder (S8640), an optional 25-year retirement plan for certain New York Power Authority employees (S9068A), and the effective date of a reclassification for accidental disability retirement benefits (S9909).
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary A May 5th, 2026

Judiciary A

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Miller. Present. Senator Luneau. Here. Senator Carter. Present. Senator Edmonds.
  • Senator Jenkins. Senator Mizell. Senator Edmonds. Senator Jenkins. Senator Mizell. Here.
  • Senator Miller, I'm sorry. Senator Miller, I'm sorry. Senator Luneau? Yes. Senator Carter? Yes.
  • Senator Jenkins? Yes. Senator Mizell? No. Senator Seabaugh? No. Senator Miller?
  • Thank you, Senator Mizell. Senator Luneau. Senator Luneau: Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary B May 5th, 2026

Judiciary B

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Reese. Here. Senator Harris. Senator Barthelemy. Here. Senator Duplessis. Here.
  • Senator McMath. Here. Senator Owen. Here. Senator Talbot. Here. Six members present. All right.
  • Yes, Senator.
  • Senator Harris? Senator Barthelemy? No. Senator Duplessis? No. Senator McMath? Yes. Senator Owen?
  • Senate Resolution 93 by Senator Selders, who has given Senator DePlesis permission to handle the... by
Keywords: 974, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary C May 5th, 2026

Judiciary C

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Morris. Senator Abraham? Here. Senator Cloud? Madam Pro Tem Barrow? Here. Senator Hodges?
  • Senator Kleinpeter? Here. Senator Miguez. We have four present. Thank you.
  • I think Senator Hodges made a motion to move Senate Bill 1033 favorable.
  • Senator Hodges, Senator Hodges. Thank you, Mr. Dr. Chairman.
  • Thank you, Senators.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 05/05/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :51.839> 4464 Senator How, Senate File 4464 Senator How, Senate File 4464 and<00:08:53.600>
  • Uh, you have the floor, Senator. Senator. Senator.
  • Senator Prince: no. Senator: no. Senator: no. Senator Nelson. Senator House: yes.
  • Senator Prince: no. Senator: no. Senator: no. Senator Nelson. Senator House: yes.
  • And for my friends on the Senate side, including Senator How and Senator Rasmusson, Senator How and Senator
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Finance (05/05/2026)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll Senator Lang, Senator Rosenblum.
  • > Senator That was Senator Lang, Senator That was Senator Lang, Senator Rosenblum.<00:24:21.520><
  • Senator Lang said. Senator Lang said.
  • Senator. Senator. Senator.
  • Senator? Senator? Senator? Thank<00:46:39.200> you.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (05/05/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Avard is away this week, so I've been handed the gavel.
  • All right, it's being 9:10, I still have not seen Senator McCauley.
  • Discussion. >> Oh, Senator McCauley is here. I apologize. That's all right.
  • So, Senator, we just went into executive session. Senator Waters has moved to pass on 1128.
  • Senator Rosenwald. Thank you.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (05/05/2026)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator B. Yeah, thank you, Chair.
  • >> Senator<00:15:15.680> Long, >> Senator Long, >> Senator Long, >> is
  • need uh rule making authority. need uh rule making authority.
  • So, >> Thank you, Senator.
  • the requirements around the rules. the requirements around the rules.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee May 5th, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Troy and Senator Richardson are on deck. Thank you, Chair.
  • Senator Choi and Senator Richardson are on deck. Thank you, Chair.
  • Senator? Completed. Thank you very much. Senator Richardson and Senator Niello are on deck.
  • Senator Niello and Senator Cabaldon is on deck.
  • Senator Grove and Senator Reyes on deck. Thank you.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The subcommittee heard Assembly Bill 108, a budget bill junior that would amend the 2025 Budget Act to provide a one-time $25 million General Fund grant program through HCAI for hospitals in immediate and significant financial distress. Finance explained that eligible hospitals would need to show less than 10 days cash on hand, best efforts to exhaust other financing, a payer mix of more than 50% government payers and uninsured patients, and nonprofit status. The bill also included a technical change related to property tax deferments for eligible low-income seniors, plus expedited contracting and rulemaking authority so HCAI could move funds quickly. Most of the discussion focused on whether the amount and eligibility standard were sufficient, how many hospitals might qualify, and whether the state was addressing the underlying causes of hospital distress. Members raised concerns about limited and lagging data, the 10-day threshold, fairness compared with the earlier Distressed Hospital Loan Program, and whether hospitals receiving grants should be required to maintain services. Several members cited broader pressures such as Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, seismic retrofit costs, federal policy changes, and the need for loan forgiveness or a more comprehensive hospital support plan in the next budget cycle. The LAO noted that the bill was intentionally narrow and short-term, while the administration said the grant was meant as a bridge until July 1 and that more extensive discussions would continue with the May Revision and the 2026 budget. Public commenters from the California Hospital Association, district hospital leaders, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and county representatives supported the measure and urged additional longer-term funding for distressed hospitals. After discussion, Senator Richardson moved the bill, the committee voted unanimously in favor, and AB 108 passed 18-0, with the roll held open briefly to secure remaining votes.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-05 - 9:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . rules. rules.
  • >> Senator Brooks. >> Yes. >> Senator Beck. >> Senator Bensen. >> Yes. >> Senator Bollinger. >>
  • >> Senator Guillette. >> Senator Guillette. >> Senator Guillette. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Senator
  • . >> Senator Hasheem. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Senator Hepler. >> Senator Hepler. >> Senator Hepler
  • >> Senator Major. >> Senator Major. >> Senator Major. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Senator Mazza. >> Senator
Keywords: 927, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Flores? Senator Parker? Senator Hinojosa? Present. Senator Huffman? Senator Miles?
  • Senator King? Here. Senator Hagenbuch? Here. Show Senator Huffman is present. Thank you.
  • Senator Hagenbuch? Here. Show Senator Huffman is present. A quorum is present.
  • Senator Huffman.
  • Senator Miles, show Senator Miles is present. Good to see you, sir. Senator King, thank you.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all