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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/05/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I think this is my ninth year coming in front of this committee with this same request.
- I'm a man of many words uh so it's pay I'm a man of many words uh so it's pay for<00:40:45.160>
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of something similar to this in front of something similar to this in front of the<00:51:58.079 - the committee so I want you to pay the committee so I want you to pay special<01:12:57.840>
attention - The state pays out, so they have to produce before we give them any money.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Oct 8th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- order to pay off that unfunded liability in that 25 years.
- So, what that means is essentially we would need an additional 3.39% of pay in contributions to pay for
- And then if you pay that 2%, even though it's a 2% COLA, if you're only...
- If our revenue source goes away, we don't have that money to pay off.
- So they never actually have to pay out any benefit.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Cuz normally you do that in front of the magistrate, right? Okay.
- Was this person in front of you? Is this your signature?
- So, then they're paying me my shift.
- I've been in front of him some Hill.
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of DUIs that are appealed in front of DUIs that are appealed in front of juries
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and block or stop the levy, and the creditor has to take you to court because of it, you will have to pay
- House File 2566 ... because of it you will have to pay the because of it you will have to pay the creditor's
- So people will end up responding to that solicitation and then paying a fee for something they could
- organization um that would be a front organization um that would be a front that<00:43:41.000>
- Seeing that there's no further business in front of this committee, this committee is adjourned.
Keywords:
garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- We are paying it now, and the costs are going up. This is an easy vote.
- We are paying it now, and the costs are going up. This is an easy vote.
- We are paying it now, and the costs are going up. This is an easy vote.
- We are paying it now, and the costs are going up. This is an easy vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, so they're paying for... So they're paying for...
- If they don't pay the money, do you terminate PTIs?
- Jones to deal with the problem of the ability to pay.
- ’t pay $1,200.
- We're just making sure that those who can pay do pay their fair share.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending.
The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Honestly, I think the question we have to ask ourselves is whether we pay now or pay more later.
- Honestly, I think the question we have to ask ourselves is whether we pay now or pay more later.
- And, you know, it's one of those things that you pay now or you pay later.
- That's one of those things that you pay now or you pay later.
- With the pay rates kind of low, we need to increase those pay rates to be more attractive for people
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:32 am
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Us, we're having to pay third parties to bring in stuff.
- Us, we're having to pay third parties to bring in stuff.
- So, you know, poor people pay more for food. than rich people.
- Yeah, so I don't have the data in front of me. I'd be happy to get it for you.
- Yeah, so I don't have the data in front of me. I'd be happy to get it for you.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 25th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- a certain fee per hour for paying a certain fee per hour for work.
- If any of you are here, you could start making your way to the front.
- I make $16 an hour and I still can't pay my bills.
- If you're here, please make your way to the front. You're recognized for 30 seconds.
- If any of those people are here, just come up and get in the front row. You're recognized.
Summary:
The committee took up several bills and reported each favorably after brief presentations, amendments, and roll calls. SB 1760, by Senator Grall, would require certain elected officials and agency heads to reside in Florida, with agency heads also required to be U.S. citizens and live in the county where their agency is headquartered; it also clarifies the constitutional prohibition on holding more than one office. SB 1202, by Senator McClain, expands insurance benefits for firefighters who are totally and permanently disabled during official training exercises, and its amendment was adopted to avoid local fiscal impact. SB 582, by Senator Leak, increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and limits the higher penalty to properties on the National Register of Historic Places or in a listed district; supporters included representatives of St. Augustine and the Florida League of Cities, while one opponent waived in opposition. SB 312, by Senator Gates, revises governance of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and allows affiliated nonprofit subsidiaries to enter agreements with universities; an amendment adding one public member to the board was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 676, by Senator Martin, which would allow employees to waive the state minimum wage right under a framework the sponsor said would help young or inexperienced workers gain entry-level experience. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing it could help small businesses hire and create opportunities, and opponents saying it would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage, invite coercion, and exploit vulnerable workers. Senator Martin’s amendment clarifying the Fair Labor Standards Act exception was adopted, and the bill passed on a favorable vote despite opposition from Senator Arrington and others. Finally, SB 440, by Senator McClain, was heard as an expansion of prior law to cover public employees and prohibit certain employment practices related to gender identity and pronoun use; after an amendment narrowing the bill by deleting references to training, instruction, or other activity regarding sexual orientation, the committee heard extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters framing it as protecting conscience rights and opponents calling it discriminatory. The committee ultimately reported SB 440 favorably as well.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 19, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Do they have to pay to take it again?
- Do they have to pay to take it again?
- We pay that fee for the students.
- We're paying $100 plus now for a full-time faculty member.
- We do compete with our local hospitals that pay at market value.
Summary:
The subcommittee met to examine Florida’s nursing education pipeline and the state’s persistently low NCLEX passage rates. Chair Tuck opened by noting the projected nurse shortage and Florida’s ranking near the bottom nationally for first-time NCLEX pass rates. The Department of Health explained the Board of Nursing’s approval process for nursing programs, including application requirements, probation standards, and termination for programs that repeatedly fail passage-rate benchmarks. The Florida Center for Nursing then presented statewide data showing Florida has more test takers than most states, but still trails the national average; the gap has narrowed in recent years, though Florida remains below average. Members focused heavily on why the state continues to underperform, with discussion of faculty shortages, clinical placement constraints, accreditation, student preparedness, and the large share of newer private for-profit programs among those placed on probation.
Committee members asked about how probation works, what happens when programs improve, and whether the board requires corrective plans. They also questioned the relationship between program type and outcomes, the effect of Operation Nightingale, and how many students fail and retest. The Florida Center for Nursing said first-attempt pass rates are the standard measure and that students who fail are expected to remediate and retest, though costs vary. The center also said Florida’s data shows accredited programs outperform approved or probationary ones, and that the state’s nursing workforce challenges are tied to broader issues such as faculty vacancies, clinical site competition, and student demographics, including many students balancing work, family, and language barriers.
A panel of nursing school leaders from public, private nonprofit, and private for-profit institutions then described strategies used to improve outcomes. These included transparent recruitment, early orientation, tutoring, success coaching, stronger faculty development, curriculum mapping to NCLEX standards, higher course benchmarks, mandatory remediation, simulation labs, and commercial NCLEX prep tools such as ATI, Kaplan, and HESI. Several panelists said their programs had improved after probation or had very high passage rates, and they emphasized that student success depends on academic preparation, clinical experience, and support services. Members also asked about tuition, program length, translation into other languages, and faculty recruitment; panelists said costs vary widely, faculty hiring is difficult because hospitals pay more, and some schools are considering medical Spanish and immersion options rather than full curriculum translation.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 27, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- If they don't pay for that fiscal year, then they are assessed a late fee.
- If they don't pay for that fiscal year, then they are assessed a late fee. Okay, great.
- And what if they don't pay the late fee?
- Now, members, if you'll turn your attention to the spreadsheet in front of you.
- The taxpayers are paying thousands of dollars to fly them to and from Tallahassee.
Summary:
The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met for budget day, heard agency follow-up questions, and then presented its recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chair Lopez opened with remarks about reducing spending, emphasizing vacancy reductions and recurring savings across agencies. The recommendation eliminated 452.5 vacant positions and produced recurring savings of $57.2 million overall, while still funding selected priorities. Notable funded items included $500,000 for a new DBPR website for condominium complaints and document filing, $481.3 million for the MICEF Florida Home Program in DFS, funding for Florida PALM implementation, $330,000 for a Tampa office in the Office of Insurance Regulation, $835,000 for warehouse space for confiscated gambling machines, $821,000 for the Lottery gaming system contract, and major DMS capital and facilities funding. Lopez also criticized DMS leadership and said the secretary’s salary would be held in reserve pending answers on fleet management, remote workers, SUNCOM billing, and other issues.
The committee then questioned DBPR Secretary Griffin about condominium records, structural integrity reserve studies, and milestone-inspection compliance. Members focused on how the division tracks condominiums, whether it can identify buildings with three habitable stories, and whether the current filing system can be improved to better capture building height and story count. Griffin said the division relies heavily on self-reporting and complaint-driven checks, but has updated forms to capture whether a condominium has buildings three stories or higher and has received additional submissions. Members also asked about staffing and the Miami-area office; Griffin said DBPR now has two Fort Lauderdale offices and a Doral office, with about 82% of new positions filled.
Secretary Davis of the Florida Lottery also testified, defending travel to Paris and other conferences as part of industry engagement, technology research, and best-practice sharing. He said the travel was reimbursed through lottery-related organizations, described the Lottery as an enterprise fund that receives no general tax revenue, and said the agency has remained a top revenue generator nationally. Members questioned Orlando travel reimbursements and dues to the Multi-State Lottery Association, and asked for more information on how increased revenue translates into more Bright Futures scholarships. Davis said he would provide additional details.
The subcommittee then unanimously passed two conforming bills. PCB SAB 25-01 removed statutory references to the legacy FLAIR accounting system in preparation for Florida PALM and was reported favorably. PCB SAB 25-02 addressed Capitol Center space after the planned House lease cancellation, declaring the governor, cabinet, and legislature permanent tenants, protecting existing space and parking allocations, giving the legislature first right of refusal on vacant space, and giving legislative leaders control over utilities in their space; it also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned after the bills were reported favorably.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, June 24, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- We pay 200,000 for our athletics.
- Don't hire two teachers, pay for nutrition.
- For I have to pay $20.4 million back to the...
- They do not receive overtime pay.
- The funding model I'd like to share with you is Fremont County 1 pays their salary. I pay the rest.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Any announcements, please bring them down front. Mr.
- Department of Criminal Justice front of the Committee on Corrections.
- In front of the Committee on State Affairs.
- And the officers against whom the articles of impeachment preferred receptive pay during the pendency
- Tax relief to the rental households fund in an exception of certain appropriations to pay for the ad
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesotans are paying for this program. Minnesotans are paying for this program.
- Everybody would have to pay more.
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (12/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- that the federal government would pay that the federal government would pay significant<00:25:16.799
- where they're going to pay aid out of. where they're going to pay aid out of.
- You know, I don't have the holy grail in front of me.
- I don't have a grail in front of me.
- tax dollars are paying for that." tax dollars are paying for that."
Summary:
The commission met to review and amend the minutes from its previous meeting, correcting the date, several spelling and wording errors, and clarifying references to a scholarship fund and a member’s title. The minutes were then approved as amended, with some members abstaining because they were not present at the prior meeting. The chair then turned to the commission’s work plan under SB 57, emphasizing the need to prioritize the statutory topics and identify which issues require additional research, documentation, and possible spreadsheets.
Members discussed a broad range of special education cost drivers and policy questions, including student referral rates, why students are classified as other health impaired, whether referrals increased after COVID school closures, intervention processes before referral, the cost of services required under IEPs and 504 plans, differences between federal law, state law, and DOE rules, reporting of special education costs, out-of-district and residential placements, district sharing of resources, dispute resolution, graduation rates, and adult learning outcomes. Several members raised concerns that school environments, mental health, bullying, and possible overidentification may be contributing to rising special education numbers and costs, while others cautioned that some reported district percentages may be inflated or unclear because of how the data are counted.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 742, which would eliminate prorated special education aid when state appropriations are insufficient and require the governor to draw a warrant to cover shortfalls. Representative Ames explained that the bill had been recommended for interim study because the commission is already examining special education costing, and he highlighted the gap between FY24 special education costs of about $977.1 million and state aid of $33.9 million for catastrophic aid, $67.4 million for differentiated aid, and $50.8 million in federal IDEA funds, leaving local districts to cover about $825.1 million. He argued the commission should ultimately make clear that both the federal government and the state should contribute more.
The Department of Education, through Melissa White, answered questions about data and oversight. She said special education counts come from IEPs entered into the state system using SASIDs, that DOE monitors districts through both desk audits and on-site visits, and that billing is checked against the services listed in each student’s IEP. She also said DOE’s special education work is largely federally funded, with roughly $56.7 million received through IDEA this year and about $49.1 million flowing through to LEAs, while the department retains a small amount for administration and statewide support activities. Members also discussed how adequacy calculations use special education counts from the state system and how those figures are reported.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So, again, they will need to pay the tax upfront.
- Well,... will the individuals pay the... the individuals would pay the fee, and that would... if they
- I'm going to have to pay that 4% if I use cash. No matter how I... use cash.
- A lot of them are here paying taxes. Some aren't.
- We would ask, are you paying in?
Bills:
HB297
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 24th, 2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- And Jamie Hutchinson, you come up to the front, Jamie, then.
- And Jamie Hutchinson, you come up to the front, Jamie, then.
- So it's going to take a big move, a big blocking move, to get in front of this.
- If you're paying, and if you have it, I don't know. Paying for the eight hours of overtime.
- If you're paying, if you have... Yeah. You have to...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- That's why this bill is in front of us.
- Would you like to move your bill in front of the committee?
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misunderstanding
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, you can plea by to pay the ticket.
- months without having to pay a ticket. months without having to pay a ticket.
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