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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (12/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> meet a child's agreed upon goals as part meet a child's agreed upon goals as part of<00:18:06.400
- </c> part of a 504 plan. part of a 504 plan.
- I part it it depends on the situation.
- </c><01:43:46.880><c> of</c> the parent can come in and be part of the parent can come in and be part
- </c> That's, you know, there's a lot of parts That's, you know, there's a lot of parts of<01:52:22.800
Summary:
The commission met to approve the November 21, 2025 minutes, making several clerical corrections before adopting them as amended. The edits included adding the date, correcting a misspelled name, clarifying references to a scholarship fund representative’s title, removing an incorrect “DOE” reference, and fixing a few wording errors. The minutes were approved with one abstention from members who were absent.
The bulk of the meeting focused on organizing the commission’s work under SB 57 and identifying which special education cost issues should be prioritized for research and reporting. Members discussed a long list of topics, including student referral rates, why students are classified as other health impaired, increases in referrals since school closures, interventions before referral, costs of non-medically necessary services in IEPs and 504 plans, differences between federal and state requirements, reporting of special education costs, out-of-district and residential placements, dispute resolution, Medicaid and insurance use, graduation rates, and adult learning participation. Several members emphasized the need to combine or narrow topics and to gather better data before the report due July 1, 2026.
Representative Ames highlighted HB 742, which would eliminate prorated special education aid payments when state appropriations fall short, and explained that the Education Funding Committee recommended interim study. He argued that local districts are bearing too much of the cost and that the state and federal governments should provide more support. Other members raised concerns about rising special education identification rates, possible overidentification, school climate and mental health factors, bullying, staffing, speech therapy access, and residential placements. One member cautioned that DOE website numbers may be inflated or at least difficult to interpret because of how students are counted.
Department of Education staff then explained how special education data and costs are monitored. They said student counts are tied to IEPs and SASIDs in the state system, districts are checked through both desk audits and on-site monitoring, and billed services are compared against IEP requirements. They also described IDEA funding, noting that most DOE special education staffing is federally funded, with a large share of federal money flowing through to local education agencies and the remainder supporting administration, monitoring, and training initiatives. Members discussed whether more staff and more robust oversight would improve accuracy and accountability.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We've included the disabilities community as a part of that process.
- We've included the disabilities community as a part of that process.
- We've included the disabilities community as a part of that process.
- We've included the disabilities community as a part of that process.
- </c> it it wasn't in whose perview sorry part it it wasn't in whose perview sorry part of<01:14:18.400
Committee:
House Election Law
Summary:
The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program.
Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections.
Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - 05/23/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , or we will do the first part.
- </c> first part or we will do the first part. first part or we will do the first part.
- </c> that part. Senator Healthchild, Mr. that part. Senator Healthchild, Mr.
- We weren't part of the pilot.
- We weren't part of the pilot.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just part of the overall project. Mr.
- It's just part of the overall project. Mr.
- And they're part of a commerce, economic development unit.
- You believe—was that just misspeaking on your part?
- And then you look at other parts of it, like... ...and then you look at other parts of it, like the social
Bills:
SB1041 , SB1088 , SB1118 , SB1128 , SB1168 , SB1176 , SB1189 , SB1207 , SB1250 , SB1272 , SB1274 , SB1286 , SB1428 , SB1457 , SB1461 , SB1503 , SB1519 , SB1537 , SB1582 , SB1618 , SB1654 , SB1713 , SB1827 , SCR1012 , SCR1020
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:09:21.440><c> of</c><00:09:21.600><c> parks,</c> part of parks, part of parks, um um um I<00:09:24.800
- </c> different parts different parts of<00:29:40.440><c> the</c><00:29:40.560><c> park</c><00:29:40.919
- </c> >> Okay, you did your part. >> Okay, you did your part.
- I I just wondered what part of the I I just wondered what part of the conversation<01:28:38.480><c> you
- I noticed that Senator Lang's bill had two parts.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/17/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's part of the deal.
- And that's part of the deal.
- And that's part of the deal.
- And that's part of the deal.
- And that's part of the deal.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The critical part of these testimony.
- </c> written testimony for the most part. written testimony for the most part.
- I think that first part of the records request, that part, uh, and there was another piece because for
- ><c> part</c> request that part request that part uh<01:29:40.560><c> and</c><01:29:40.800><c> there<
- </c><03:27:08.160><c> of</c> that no more than 70% will be part of that no more than 70% will be part
Bills:
HB1769
Committee:
House Public Safety
Keywords:
criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, private prisons, racial equity, Native Hawaiians, community well-being, mass incarceration, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1769, which would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally reduce the number of people incarcerated in private out-of-state correctional institutions. The DCR director opposed the bill, saying the department does not control overall prison population levels because courts determine admissions, and arguing that Hawaiʻi’s in-state facilities are already over capacity, especially Halawa, which he said is 165% over design capacity. He said only a small portion of the population is under departmental control through furlough programs and argued that bringing people home would require building a new medium-security prison.
Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Public Defender’s office, and several individuals, argued the bill creates a phased, accountable path to reduce reliance on mainland prisons and bring people home. Supporters emphasized the harms of separating incarcerated people from ʻohana and culture, the disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiians, and the need for diversion, treatment, re-entry support, and fair sentencing. Several testifiers also said the department has more control than it claimed, pointing to underused furlough options, reclassification, and empty beds at some in-state facilities, while others urged clearer statutory language and guardrails.
Members questioned the director about whether people could be reclassified or moved to available beds at facilities such as Kulani and Waiawa, and about whether the department could do more through staffing and contract changes. The director said some proposals had been sent to the Department of Human Resource Development, but that major facility changes would be costly and that minimum-security facilities would need substantial upgrades to house medium-security inmates. After discussion, the chair said the committee would defer HB 1769 to Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for decision-making and adjourned the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The goals of House File 2928 to include the protection of resources are part of the conversation with
- of resources are part of the conversation<00:21:05.840><c> with</c><00:21:06.080><c> data</c><00:21:
- </c><00:21:32.000><c> of</c><00:21:32.240><c> product</c> for the environment as part of product for
- the environment as part of product and<00:21:32.799><c> service</c><00:21:33.120><c> delivery</c><00:
- This bill consists of two parts.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And as part of a statewide Minnesota.
- So that is part of the other reason there.
- </c><00:45:33.200><c> Those,</c> part of that constitutional fund.
- Those, part of that constitutional fund.
- And part of the reason takes too long.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I think a large part of it is.
- So the first part that you cited is what has happened in Virginia.
- It’s like it’s part of the process.
- It’s like it’s part of the process.
- It’s like it’s part of the process.
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/25/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> expected to continue uh in large part expected to continue uh in large part because<00:33:34.279
- I was really proud to be part of such an experienced group of people.
- Additionally, 82% of new homes sold in 20123 were part of a CIC.
- </c> and I have been privileged to be a part and I have been privileged to be a part uh<01:04:39.000>
- That Edsman provision is not part of this bill.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So students enrolling full-time will receive larger awards than students enrolling part-time.
- </c> that's a piece and then the other part that's a piece and then the other part of<00:32:36.440><c
- So to answer the first part of your question, how are we determining these estimates?
- So to answer the first part of your question, how are we determining these estimates?
- And part of my frustration with there not being any proposal to make... ...and part of my frustration
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So, and do can speak to that if you have questions. first part of that is a basically the first part
- Um it was part of uh packet, excuse me.
- We proposed and you were part of that.
- And it sounded like that part of hold?
- The second part of Senator Case’s point is an exemption.
Committee:
Joint Revenue
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The other part where dollar a month.
- ,</c> far as Sony and the film part, far as Sony and the film part, >> um<02:20:08.880><c> we</
- So, I think that's the difficult part with this.
- </c><02:30:07.040><c> with</c> I think that's the difficult part with I think that's the difficult part
- </c> roundabout can be started to use as part roundabout can be started to use as part of<03:21:46.319
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> so this is where I get to that part so this is where I get to that part where<01:09:08.560><c> you
- So that's part of what's going on here.
- That's the unfunded part.
- </c><02:05:26.559><c> that's</c> things that's the a funded part that's things that's the a funded part
- The other part where Representative Holt brought up, as far as the tables and the incomplete part, are
Summary:
The Committee on Finance held its first informational briefing for 2025, beginning with member introductions and then hearing an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Eugene Tian of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Dr. Tian said Hawaii’s economy was in relatively good shape in several areas, especially construction, which he described as at a historical high, with construction employment above 40,000 monthly and building permit values and contracting tax base both up sharply. He also noted real estate sales had rebounded in 2024, the labor market had stabilized with unemployment around 2.9%, and initial unemployment claims were below 2019 levels. At the same time, he highlighted challenges including inflation running above the national rate, a shrinking labor force, lower employment compared with 2023, and continued weakness in visitor spending and arrivals. He said future growth would likely come from health care, professional services, construction, tourism recovery, and diversified sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, creative industries, and technology.
Dr. Tian also discussed Hawaii’s economic structure and recovery, saying the state remains more concentrated in a few industries than the U.S. overall, with government and hospitality making up larger shares of the economy. He said non-tourism sectors had recovered, but tourism-related jobs and output were still below pre-pandemic levels, with Maui and the visitor industry still affected by the wildfire and COVID-19 impacts. He projected tourism and non-agricultural wage and salary jobs would not fully recover until 2027, and said population trends remain a concern because of aging, the likelihood of deaths outpacing births in coming years, and reliance on in-migration. After his presentation, the chair said questions would be taken later and the committee took a short break.
After the break, Dr. Carano of the Hawaii Executive Director’s office presented a second outlook, saying Hawaii’s economy in 2025 looked better than 2024 overall, though he emphasized substantial uncertainty tied to the incoming federal administration. He said possible changes to tariffs, tax policy, immigration, and federal spending could raise inflation and keep interest rates higher than previously expected, which would affect housing, consumer debt, the dollar, and Hawaii’s visitor industry. He noted that U.S. visitors account for roughly three-quarters of visitor spending in the state, making federal policy especially important. He also said deregulation could be a long-term positive but would not likely have much effect in 2025 or 2026. As an additional risk, he pointed to bird flu and its effect on livestock, poultry, and egg prices. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 1685 is part of my DUI legislative package.
- So let's say the quiet part out loud.
- So let's say the quiet part out loud.
- So let's say the quiet part out loud.
- There is no part, and this is the last thing I'll mention, but it's important, there is no part of this
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through a large House of Origin floor file, with the Speaker repeatedly urging members to be at their desks and keep support bills brief. Early actions included dispensing with the journal, re-referring AB 2285 to the Banking and Finance Committee, and then taking up dozens of third-reading items, with many bills passed by voice or recorded vote and others passed temporarily or retained on file.
The floor debated and passed a wide range of measures on land use, housing, labor, public safety, health care, utilities, taxation, and consumer protection. Among the bills approved were measures on land surveyor review (AB 1933), nurse midwife access for pregnant and postpartum patients (AB 1696), historic-district transit zoning flexibility (AB 2415), EV charging infrastructure fees and timelines (AB 1820), foreclosure bidding protections (AB 1957), tribal cannabis commerce (AB 2506), outdoor advertising permitting (AB 2024), commercial building permit timelines and third-party plan checkers (AB 2418), DUI penalties (AB 1685 and AB 1687), utility rate transparency (AB 1715), CalWORKs work-penalty changes (AB 1755), dynamic electricity rates (AB 1787), interior designer licensure (AB 1796), compost labeling and contamination rules (AB 1812), modular housing standardization (AB 1815), small claims limits for businesses (AB 1827), Native American Day as a paid state holiday (AB 1841), hospital staffing and maternity access bills (AB 1868 and AB 1882), protective orders tied to release dates (AB 1889), and a series of public health, missing persons, and teacher credentialing measures later in the file.
Several high-profile bills drew extended debate. AB 2624, expanding Safe at Home privacy protections to immigrant service providers, prompted sharp disagreement over free speech and alleged limits on online posting, but supporters said it protected workers facing threats and doxing; it ultimately passed 49-19. AB 2023, creating a framework for regulating AI chatbots used by children, was framed as a child-safety measure after testimony about chatbot-related harms and suicide risks, and passed 58-8. Other notable votes included AB 2208 on Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, AB 2299 on CalFresh/SNAP losses, AB 2115 apologizing to California Native peoples for historic state harms, and AB 2311 on public hospital physician employment; the transcript ends as the Assembly continues working through the remaining file.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- parts of their development. development. development.
- Um, I am a part of this generation. You know, my brother is still a high school student.
- So, I absolutely agree that a big part of it is looking and learning and that's the network part of how
- </c><01:08:19.560><c> of</c> Yeah, and so that we were all part of Yeah, and so that we were all part
- </c> really a big part of this conversation. really a big part of this conversation.
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know if that's part of your thought process or not. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Mr.
- I don't know if that's part of your thought process or not. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr.
- Veterinary schools, for the most part, don't even teach this procedure anymore.
- ,</c> Veterinarian schools, for the most part, Veterinarian schools, for the most part, don't<00:56:45.359
- A definition of propagating, amending a definition of propagating parts in the noxious weed...
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:43:59.560><c> of</c> the department is going to be part of the department is going to be part
- </c> part of this. part of this. Representative<01:13:42.200><c> Gander.
- </c><01:26:52.280><c> of</c> that program integrity is a part of that program integrity is a part of
- </c> or discrete parts of the department. or discrete parts of the department.
- A parts of the corrective action plan.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Collaboration was attempted on our part.
- We've been asking, when it's part of the lawsuit, what do they need that 13% for?
- So that being said, Representative Wilson, I think the other part is the leasing part, right?
- It feels like there should be two parts here. Thank you for that.
- It was a part of the system.
Committee:
House Education