Video & Transcript Research : 'state subsidy'

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, so my point is just stating that if it's possible, can we use hurricane relief fund money for a subsidy
  • Um, so my point is just stating that if it's possible, can we use hurricane relief fund money for a subsidy
  • Um, so my point is just stating that if it's possible, can we use hurricane relief fund money for a subsidy
  • That's why the state, um, lean state.
  • support at a state level. support at a state level.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 20, which would create a lava zone insurance subsidy/fund. The Insurance Division opposed the bill, arguing that lava zones 1 and 2 are the highest-risk areas, that a subsidy would not reduce the underlying risk or loss costs, that it could invite similar subsidy requests for other hazards, and that the bill may conflict with HICV by diverting funds from the CRF. Members discussed the lack of authorized homeowners insurance in those lava zones, the role of HPIA and the surplus market, and the difference between the proposed lava-zone subsidy and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. The chair noted 37 submitted testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on HB 20 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2612, relating to mortgages, which would clarify that a mortgage does not exist independently of the debt it secures and is not independently enforceable from that debt. The Hawaii Credit Union League and Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill, while several individuals testified in support, arguing it would restore Hawaii’s long-standing lien-state rule and prevent so-called “zombie mortgages” after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s White decision. Supporters said the bill would protect borrowers from delayed foreclosures and predatory lending practices, while opponents and the Insurance Division emphasized that foreclosure actions still require proof of standing and possession of the note, and that lenders generally pursue foreclosure without seeking deficiency judgments. Committee members questioned the Insurance Division about how the current market works, whether lenders could wait out the statute of limitations and then foreclose only on the mortgage, and whether equitable tolling or later defaults could allow refiling. The division said it is still trying to attract authorized insurers back into the lava-zone market, but has seen little progress. No vote or final action on HB 2612 was taken in the excerpt provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Children, Youth and Family Services REVISED: HB3637 - Added Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Children, Youth and Family Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • and continue serving families across the state.
  • DHS is looking at becoming a pilot state for this initiative.
  • So here in the state of Oklahoma, I think we can look to other states where this has happened.
  • But I know that this is an issue in certain other states.
  • Do you know how frequently these numbers are updated with the state?
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 4th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • other states, most notably California, and decide that we cannot do business here in the state of Oklahoma
  • The situation creates a sequencing dilemma whereby state approval is...” ...granted state approval to
  • So yes, we've already been doing this process in other states.
  • We're listening to the contractors around the state, including some of the largest in the state.
  • It has no fiscal impact to the state whatsoever.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special family recitation of the Declaration of Independence by Senator Hamilton’s children. The chamber then adopted SR 28, recognizing May as Alpha-Gal Awareness and Prevention Month in Oklahoma and encouraging awareness, prevention, and research on alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition. Senator Seifried also introduced constituents affected by alpha-gal. Later, the Senate heard a gallery introduction from advocates for victims of impaired driving, highlighting the toll of DUI-related crashes in Oklahoma. The Senate then took up several House amendments and final-passage votes on bills. SB 201, clarifying that a teacher pay raise applies to certified classroom teachers, passed 47-0 and was advanced as an emergency. SB 1379, SB 1525, SB 1966, SB 2112, and SB 2170 also passed after adoption of House amendments, with SB 1525 and SB 1379 advanced as emergency measures. SB 1525 raised the threshold for contracting to host a conference from $25,000 to $75,000, and SB 1966 served as the annual omnibus highway, memorial highway, and bridge designation bill. Among the House bills considered, HB 3262 increased the sheriff fee for service of process from $50 to $100 and passed 37-8. HB 3265 allowed a psychologist to make PTSD determinations for the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and passed 47-0. HB 3781, a major insurance modernization bill changing rate-filing procedures for homeowners insurance and expanding the insurance commissioner’s review authority, passed 39-6 after extended debate over transparency, regulation, and market impact. HB 3040 expanded sex-offender loitering restrictions around businesses serving minors and passed 40-4, while HB 3076 authorized alternative teacher certification providers under OEQA oversight and passed 38-6 as an emergency measure. The chamber also passed HB 3369, a deregulation and efficiency bill affecting fire suppression and LP gas inspections, HB 2749, which shifted an intergenerational education program toward a Medicaid state plan amendment, HB 3982 on fleet vehicle titling, HB 3462 creating a shorter residential-only plumbing licensure pathway, HB 3465 extending the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program to 2029, HB 3521 modernizing money transmission law, HB 3796 as an Oklahoma Insurance Department omnibus bill, HB 3800 as a roofing-industry cleanup bill, and HB 4095 modernizing the 211 hotline advisory council. Several of these measures drew debate over regulation, workforce needs, public safety, or fiscal and policy impacts, but all of the listed bills ultimately passed by recorded vote.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • you the strength required for the task to which they are called and through each one bless the great state
  • If you remember correctly, last year they were here and they won the school's first state championship
  • They like spending so much time with us, they decide to repeat and come back again this year, state champs
  • Also, it would create within the state designated HIE a blood clot registry for hospitals and assisted
  • Go visit with GIS professionals at our state agencies. They'll be there until 3 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • History Museum to learn about people and events that built our state.
  • Freshman Drake Sheffield became the program's first-ever state finalist and finished as a state runner-up
  • The Bulldogs finished 6th at the state tournament, achieving the highest state finish in program history
  • The dead also included three state employees and one first responder.
  • Fire Marshal's Office, and the State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • > and<01:20:36.560> even<01:20:36.920> a state fish a state dance and even a state
  • state symbols such as state similar to state symbols such as state birth<01:21:24.719> tree<01
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 9th, 2025

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , I got to know Secretary Urkheart, who’s over that agency, and we talked about the need to update state
  • code. about the need to update state code.
  • It also adds cyber security and some of the new roles that they perform in state government.
  • So, it's not just them at the state house. Hey, Grinch Jr.'s got to get his licks in, too.
  • A check has to be written for half the qualifying fee to the state party and half the qualifying fee
Bills: HB207, SB269, SB279, SB291, SB266
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here to do the business that the state needs to do.
  • I'm here to do the business that the state needs to do.
  • outside the United States.
  • And I think in the state of Nebraska, Uber and Lyft. It is innovation.
  • And I think in the state of Nebraska, we need to support innovation.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're trying to get a process in place that's worked well in our sister states, red states and blue states
  • changes or state laws, unless those state laws are an issue of state, unless those laws are a matter
  • of state-wide concern.
  • Detrimental to the state troopers. detrimental to the state troopers.
  • And if you go and check the subsidy tracker from Good Jobs First, you can see that on the state and local
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, state shares should be about 4.5 million.
  • The lenders will pay the state back, and that's through an ACD process.
  • So just for clarification, now the state is fully on the hook to pay.
  • That this state may possess.
  • I believe cigarettes are available for sale in the state of Oklahoma.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma, the symbols of each United States. Madam Leader.
  • History Museum to learn about people and events that built our state.
  • Craig honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, Whereas Dr.
  • Freshman Drake Sheffield became the program's first-ever state finalist and finished state runner-up
  • The Bulldogs finished sixth at the state tournament, achieving the highest state finish in program history
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and pledges, and recognized several visiting groups and honorees, including students from Wesleyan Christian School, Claremore Day participants, and a tribute to Dr. J. Craig for his Marine Corps service, chiropractic career, and aid to first responders after the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber also welcomed a Cricket Oak High School AFJROTC unit and the Lincoln Christian wrestling team, both recognized for recent achievements. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 43 commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and honoring victims, survivors, and first responders. The Senate took up House Bill 1933, first rescinding prior action and then adopting a floor amendment to correct a drafting error and shift a penalty provision; the bill then passed 47-0. House Bill 4248, which would require purchasers of hemp beverages to be 21 and treat them similarly to beer for age purposes, passed 45-0 after brief discussion about whether it had medical implications. The Senate also adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1847, described as a compassion bill that would have saved the state money, and passed it 35-11 before later approving it as an emergency measure with 43 ayes. The chamber next adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1778, a major literacy bill adding early intervention, teacher training, and optional early ELA testing for second graders, along with good-cause exemptions; it passed 43-2 and then as an emergency measure. The Senate also passed House Joint Resolution 1086, approving rules from several agencies, by 42-4. Finally, the Senate advanced and passed a series of sunset-extension bills for boards and councils, including the Child Death Review Board, county government training commission, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, several environmental advisory councils, and the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, with most later receiving emergency passage. The Senate concluded with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until April 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, Hawaii State in support not here. Um, Hawaii State Energy<00:14:35.440> Office.
  • The Hawaii State Youth Commission. Are you present on Zoom? The Hawaii State Youth Commission.
  • The Hawaii State Youth Commission. Are you present on Zoom?
  • <00:35:18.640> when just uh were so proud of our state when just uh were so proud of our state
  • ,<01:08:42.799> including to do business in the state, including to do business in the state
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to human services, homelessness, transit, and family supports. HB 2116 HD1, concerning grants from the Office of Community Services to nonprofits providing training and volunteerism opportunities, drew strong support from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and multiple organizations in written testimony. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable people affected by federal program changes and cuts by connecting them to reintegration and support services. HB 1879 HD1, establishing a subsidized youth transit program coordinated with counties, received extensive testimony in support from the Department of Health, Department of Taxation, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Aloha United Way, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii State Youth Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Greenpeace Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, and others. Testifiers emphasized equity, school attendance, reduced transportation costs, climate benefits, and broader access for youth. Several witnesses urged amendments to make the program universal rather than means-tested, and committee discussion noted implementation questions for neighbor islands and rural areas. HB 2214, creating a refundable diaper tax credit for low-income families with children age four and under, was supported by the Hawaii Diaper Bank, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and several other organizations. The Department of Taxation recommended making the credit non-refundable and clarifying definitions to aid administration, while supporters argued refundability was important for low-income families who may owe little or no income tax. HB 2310, an emergency appropriation to replenish DHS funds used to provide SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown, also drew broad support from DHS, Catholic Charities, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Aloha United Way, and others; witnesses praised the state’s rapid response and said the appropriation would prepare DHS for future emergencies. The committee also heard HB 2168 HD1 and HB 2427 HD1 on education for students experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied homeless youth; the Attorney General recommended technical amendments to avoid conflicts with existing law and to clarify McKinney-Vento-related definitions, while advocates stressed the need for school access, transportation, meals, and other supports for homeless and runaway youth.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the state. of the state.
  • , federal, or any state agency in the state.
  • from state, federal, or any state agency in<01:09:04.200> the<01:09:04.279> state.
  • in the state. in the state.
  • That is stated in that graph that I had in the state of Minnesota for the state of Minnesota.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 17th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:26:53.520> in<00:26:53.679> fact the state may incur if the state in fact the state
  • Does the state agents or state officers?
  • between here and the state line.
  • It's not state versus city. It's lines. It's not state versus city.
  • that could be used throughout the state. that could be used throughout the state.
Bills: HB268, SB279, SB304, SB303, SB298
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • how we're going to save the state grant. how we're going to save the state grant.
  • state financial aid. state financial aid. >> Representative<01:10:34.080> Robbins.
  • of this state. of this state.
  • receive, uh state aid? receive, uh state aid?
  • only 10 do that in the United States. only 10 do that in the United States.
Bills: HF1323, HF3500
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • that would have been out of state.
  • <00:33:54.640> on<00:33:54.799> our state procurement office stands on our state procurement
  • fundraising solicitors in this state fundraising solicitors in this state need<00:42:51.599>
  • declares the state is a ocean cluster. declares the state is a ocean cluster.
  • <01:24:19.760> So, uh we have throughout the state. So, uh we have throughout the state.
Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Other states that have state affordable housing tax credits, I believe we are the highest.
  • It is so easy to vote in the state of Nevada. It is so easy to register in the state of Nevada.
  • in our state.
  • , not from another state?
  • This state means a lot to me.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our ultimate goal is to make sure state government is doing its very best for the people across the state
  • should never have been used in any state should never have been used in any state sponsored<00:03
  • best for the um people across the state best for the um people across the state and<00:05:15.080
  • > our<00:18:25.039> state security for our state security for our state systems<00:18:27.320
  • in the United States.
Bills: HF10