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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we are going to talk again just about the Medicaid benefit in general, the different eligibility
- </c> you have for the mandatory um generally you have for the mandatory um generally 50%<00:14:06.120
- And then generally, how do people find which MCO they're in?
- </c> outside of it okay and then generally outside of it okay and then generally how<01:01:11.079><c>
- So, what percentage generally goes due to IEP? All of it has to fit within a plan.
Summary:
The House Finance Division III held an informational hearing on Medicaid, Medicare, Choices for Independence, and related financing, while postponing nursing facility financing and the county cap discussion to a later date. DHHS officials Ann Landry, Jonathan Ballard, and Medicaid Director Henry Litman provided an overview of Medicaid’s role, noting it is a federal-state partnership with state-specific eligibility and benefits, and emphasizing that Medicaid is a major funding and programmatic support for other DHHS initiatives. They also distinguished Medicaid from Medicare and explained that Medicaid funding is not the same as grant funding, though some providers may also receive federal grants through other channels.
The presentation focused on New Hampshire’s relatively small Medicaid program and why it differs from national averages. Officials said about 184,000 residents are covered, roughly one in seven Granite Staters compared with one in five nationally, and attributed the difference largely to the state’s higher per-capita income and older population. They highlighted that about 65% of Medicaid-enrolled adults in New Hampshire are working, that only 22% of births are covered by Medicaid versus 42% nationally, and that the state’s uninsured rate is lower than the national rate. Members asked about covered services, income limits, federal matching rates, and the names of optional eligibility groups; staff explained that New Hampshire offers the optional groups discussed, with matching rates varying by category, including 90% for Granite Advantage and certain other groups, and 65% for children above the required level.
A substantial portion of the hearing covered eligibility rules and recent policy changes. Officials reviewed the history of Medicaid, including HCBS waivers, the CFI program, Katie Beckett, the Olmstead decision, the ACA, and the end of continuous enrollment after the public health emergency. They also discussed the 2023 legislative expansion of postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months and child eligibility changes. In response to questions, DHHS said it is tracking utilization and costs for the postpartum expansion and reported that many maternal deaths occur after the prior 60-day coverage period, often involving substance use disorder or suicide; they said the longer coverage is intended to improve access to treatment and prevention. The committee also walked through household-income examples, clarified that Medicaid eligibility is based on household income and categorical rules, and confirmed that Granite Advantage ends at 138% of the federal poverty level unless another categorical basis applies. No votes were taken, and the hearing remained informational.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 1st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> of</c><01:03:58.319><c> bills,</c> General orders, second reading of bills, General orders, second
- </c> adoption of all the bills on the general adoption of all the bills on the general order<01:05:14.079
- So that generates and Denver.
- </c> industry partners including General industry partners including General Motors,<04:17:22.479><c>
- With deep gratitude generations to come.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- ,</c><00:41:24.560><c> most</c> the stewardship of generations, most the stewardship of generations,
- </c> need to quickly field nextg generation need to quickly field nextg generation military<02:58:03.840
- </c> privacy, and ensure the next generation privacy, and ensure the next generation of<03:19:02.000>
- </c> And my girls are fourth generation And my girls are fourth generation campers<07:45:23.760><c> at
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll see on line one is a general fund net total, and the general fund net total for the House in both
- fund um net total and one is a general fund um net total and the<00:02:26.000><c> general</c><00:02:
- </c> to the general fund. Thank you, Mr. to the general fund. Thank you, Mr.
- </c> general fund appropriation. Mr. Savory. general fund appropriation. Mr. Savory.
- </c> absence of more general fund dollars. absence of more general fund dollars.
Summary:
The Higher Education Finance and Policy Conference Committee met publicly to compare House and Senate positions on the higher education budget, with the chairs emphasizing transparency and alternating gavel control. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through a spreadsheet of differences across the Office of Higher Education and Minnesota State, including major items such as state grants, childcare grants, work study, tribal college grants, emergency assistance grants, hunger-free campus grants, student parent support, direct admissions, paramedic scholarships, and several medical residency and fellowship programs. The House and Senate also differed on administrative funding, campus sexual assault reporting, and a House FY25 cancellation that would be carried forward.
Members discussed several of the larger policy and funding choices. The Senate explained its increase for Minitex as support for operating costs and statewide access to information. The House explained its cuts to student parent support and other items as necessary to work within a zero target and to prioritize direct aid to students, while the Senate said it focused on direct appropriations and access-related programs. On hunger-free campus grants and emergency assistance grants, the Senate said it was changing the distribution method and direct appropriations rather than reducing the overall money, while the House noted differences in whether nonprofit institutions remained included.
The committee also reviewed Senate-only additions and reductions in Minnesota State, including free course materials, Lake Superior College remediation, and changes to the Kids on Campus appropriation. A representative from Lake Superior College testified that the PAS remediation funding would help address contamination issues at an emergency training site near Lake Superior and that the money was shifted from the Kids on Campus initiative. No final conference agreement or vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee continued discussing differences and testimony.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> freedoms and to the future generations freedoms and to the future generations of<00:08:11.199><c
- </c> top general hospital in the nation. top general hospital in the nation.
- </c><04:08:05.680><c> deep</c> weaponize images or AI generated deep weaponize images or AI generated
- </c> replacement for Inspector General. replacement for Inspector General.
- </c> general leave. general leave.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/30/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- generations generations the<03:31:16.960><c> present</c><03:31:17.439><c> composition</c><03:31:18.160
- I'm not sure the Attorney General is doing this, but 159:8-a says the Attorney General shall at least
- I'm not sure the Attorney General is doing this, but 159:8-a says the Attorney General shall at least
- I'm not sure the Attorney General is doing this, but 159:8-a says the Attorney General shall at least
- I'm not sure the Attorney General is doing this, but 159:8-a says the Attorney General shall at least
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/21/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here with our general counsel, Attorney John...
- </c> they said they they do not generally they said they they do not generally comment<02:00:04.280><
- </c> I will I can globally or more generally I will I can globally or more generally say<04:20:21.000
- We want them to generally get back to work.
- In the case of what generated this bill...
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- You can still ask it questions, but it'll generate based on the documents it peruses.
- But I think the general sentiment has been kind of what we've seen in our discussions, which is use the
- We are also collaborating with Revolution 250 and the state of New York to reenact the General Henry
- an incredible reenactment, a show of fortitude, a show of collaboration, and a show of might that General
- To me, that would be a lost opportunity, generally for Massachusetts, given where we are, if we didn't
Summary:
The State Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution DEIA Subcommittee met to share updates on 250th-related projects and to discuss how to ensure the commemoration is inclusive, statewide, and reflective of Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented histories. Members described ongoing research and programming, including work in Quincy, Lexington, Bridgewater/Brockton, Mashpee, and other communities to identify Black revolutionary soldiers, Indigenous connections, and lesser-known local stories. Several members emphasized that the 250th should be framed as both commemoration and celebration, with attention to difficult histories as well as resilience, joy, and cultural contributions.
Dr. Noel Trent reported on the Museum of African American History’s exhibition Black Voices of the Revolution, funded by Mass 250, which opened June 30 and will run through 2026 or into 2027. He described the exhibit’s use of AI tools, archaeological finds from Nantucket and Boston, and related programming. Other members highlighted Mass Humanities’ Expand Massachusetts Stories funding round, including support for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and likely additional Indigenous-led projects, as well as a statewide equity playbook being drafted for Mass 250 fundraising and engagement. Sheila Green of Massachusetts 250 then presented an overview of the statewide campaign, including advertising, social media, a website with events and blogs, 96 grants totaling $3 million, partnerships with sports teams and cultural organizations, and major upcoming events such as Evacuation Day, the Henry Knox reenactment, Sail Boston 250, and World Cup-related activity.
During discussion, members suggested practical ways to improve inclusion and outreach, including sharing stories through blogs, podcasts, and a centralized project tracker, and highlighting museums and community programs that offer joy, rest, and cultural activities alongside historical interpretation. Dr. Trent raised concern that some Massachusetts 250 merchandise, such as T-shirts, did not adequately reflect the diversity of the state, and Green said the team was considering a redesign. The subcommittee agreed to compile a summary of stories, names, and examples for the full commission, and to continue sharing photos and materials by email for possible presentation at a future commission meeting. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved unanimously.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- public conference that received wide attention from the mass media, patient organizations, and the general
- and I'm a pediatric gastroenterologist and the director of the Center for Celiac Disease at Mass General
- screening approximately 1,500 children would allow us to detect a prevalence of 1.5 percent and generate
- I support this bill because it would fund a three-year window to evaluate real-world general population
- study can help provide the rigorous evidence needed to address the fundamental question regarding general
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on four bills: H. 5013 and S. 2928, which would establish a three-year celiac disease screening pilot program for children during routine cholesterol/lipid screening at ages 8 to 12; H. 5087, regulating medical spas; and H. 5115, establishing statewide food truck regulations, though the transcript focused almost entirely on the celiac and medical spa bills. For the celiac proposal, Rep. Badger and Sen. Lovely described long diagnostic delays, the lack of a cure, and the potential for a simple blood test to identify children earlier and reduce long-term harm. Multiple patients, clinicians, and researchers supported the pilot, saying celiac is frequently missed because symptoms vary widely or are absent, and that early detection could prevent malnutrition, growth problems, osteoporosis, and other complications. Testifiers also emphasized that the bill would study feasibility, accuracy, cost, and acceptability, and would include family education and support resources if diagnoses are made through the program.
Several experts and advocates backed the celiac screening pilot, including a pediatric gastroenterologist from Italy who described successful national screening efforts there, a Celiac Disease Foundation representative, pediatric gastroenterologists from Massachusetts and Colorado, a pediatric dietitian, and a parent whose child was diagnosed after severe malnutrition. They argued that routine screening alongside existing pediatric bloodwork could identify many undiagnosed children and improve health equity, since celiac disease is often overlooked in people of color and lower-income patients. Committee members asked about how the screening would work, and witnesses explained it could begin with a blood test, followed by confirmatory endoscopy if needed. No vote was taken in the hearing.
On H. 5087, witnesses from the medical aesthetics industry largely opposed the bill as written, saying it was outdated, redundant with existing Massachusetts licensing and board oversight, and too restrictive for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed providers. Testifiers, including a retired lobbyist, a nurse practitioner, a PA, a plastic surgeon, and a clinic owner, said the bill could reduce access, raise costs, and push care into less regulated settings, while not addressing the real issues of training, compliance, and patient safety. Committee members pressed for more specific feedback on what provisions were unnecessary or duplicative, and witnesses said they had submitted position papers and written testimony identifying conflicts with current law. The hearing ended with the chair noting that all oral and written testimony would be reviewed before any decisions are made.
MI
Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety 26-06-18
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 885 from Senator Singh, and so I'll invite Senator Singh and Alicia Moon, who is the General
- My name is Alicia Moon, and I am the General Counsel for the Michigan Supreme Court.
- While the general principles advanced by the task force were clear, there is much work to be done to
- continue to put in the same amount that they put in now, but it is anticipated that state resources, general
- My mother was shot five times at the GM General Motors plant in Flint.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety met with a quorum and adopted the June 4, 2026 minutes. The committee first took up Senate Bill 712, adopting the S-2 substitute, which expands residency requirements to include adjoining districts and removes a provision allowing a district to appoint someone employed by the district. The committee then reported SB 712 to the floor. It also considered House Bills 4025 and 4026, described as safe storage tax exemption bills; the committee heard one supportive written card and reported both bills to the floor, each on a 5-1 vote.
The committee next heard testimony on Senate Bill 885, which would create a statewide Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and Office within LARA to address child protective legal representation. Senator Singh and Alicia Moon of the Michigan Supreme Court described the current county-by-county system as uneven, with attorney shortages, inconsistent pay, and limited specialized training. They said the bill would set standards for training, caseloads, client contact, and compensation, while requiring public comment and future appropriations before implementation. Testimony and written cards from a broad range of organizations and judges supported the measure, and the committee reported SB 885 to the floor on a 6-0 vote.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on Senate Bills 1015 and 1016, which would create an Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention within MDHHS and establish a grant program to support community violence intervention efforts statewide. Sponsors and witnesses from Force Detroit, D-Live, Seize the Smoke, Advance Peace, public health, law enforcement, and advocacy groups described CVI as a public health and public safety strategy that reduces shootings, supports survivors, and saves public costs. Several witnesses cited local data showing reductions in shootings and homicides in Detroit and Lansing, while one witness from the Michigan Sheriff's Association opposed the bills as written. The committee voted to report both SB 1015 and SB 1016 to the floor, each on a 5-0 vote with one pass, and then adjourned after additional testimony and reading of support cards.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits Jun 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For the presentation, though, I'm just going to be focusing on three of those areas in red: the general
- I'm going to start with the general IT controls.
- The public report for this report also does not disclose details about the lack of OSPI's general IT
- Just generally in terms of our response to the audit, we first want to thank the auditor's office for
- Just generally in terms of our response to the audit, we first want to thank the auditor's office for
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard a State Auditor’s Office performance audit on the accuracy and reliability of OSPI’s school apportionment system. Auditors said the system, which calculates and distributes K-12 funding using multiple feeder systems and a core apportionment engine, is outdated, unstable, inefficient, and at high risk of failure. They reported weak controls over data input, documentation, oversight, and staffing, and said OSPI relies heavily on manual workarounds, a few knowledgeable staff, and vendor support. In limited testing of three districts, the auditors found the system calculated funding correctly for the 2023-24 school year, but they identified nine small input discrepancies tied to differences between budget materials and state law, which they said could compound into larger dollar amounts. The auditors recommended replacing or modernizing the system and noted that delays in doing so prolong risk.
OSPI largely agreed that the current platform needs replacement and said it has been working toward a new system for years. Agency officials clarified that the Legislature requested a feasibility study in 2022, that the study found the system at risk of catastrophic failure, and that funding for a replacement is now in the state IT pool subject to OCIO/OFM gate reviews. OSPI disputed the audit’s characterization of the rounding and budget-law discrepancies, saying the issue was an agency rule and implementation choice, not an error that caused under- or over-allocation. Officials also said the current system is too old to easily absorb future formula changes, but that the planned replacement should be flexible enough to handle a new funding model if the Legislature adopts one.
Committee members asked about the amount and timing of the $16 million project funding, whether smaller districts face greater risk, how many times data is entered, and whether the funding formula should be simplified. Auditors and OSPI both emphasized that formula simplification is a policy question for the Legislature, not the audit. Public testimony came from one online witness, who urged full implementation of the audit recommendations and modernization of the system. The subcommittee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and testimony.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- prayer of gratitude for those who put the welfare of others ahead of their own and give us hearts as generous
- Today the wine industry employs over 400,000 Californians, generates $73 billion in economic activity
- Coupons are generally banned unless a lower-cost generic is available on a cheaper tier or unless there
- It does not expand the use of coupons, and it does not weaken our generic-first policies.
- What it does is it brings California... ...of coupons, and it does not weaken our generic-first policies
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
2026 Contests of Candidacy State Election Board Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have with us Deputy Attorney General Niy Batt, who is legal counsel to the board, and there are
- General, do you agree that service may be effectuated by counsel providing service to the Secretary?
- Appointments in general from the legislature or the governor And then the last one deals with contracts
- In that Attorney General opinion, the Attorney General was construing a different provision of the constitution
- Well, general law can be applicable. Everybody gets the same pay raise, whoever gets the office.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Their analysis anticipates a state cost of $1.8 million in general fund.
- It's incredibly not the right place for it, and they're concerned about, and generation is part of it
- So if it was being sited with power generation, then yes.
- The committee can then ask the applicant those questions. power generation, then yes.
- I think we all agree that we need more power generation than we have, and that need is going to increase
Keywords:
AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, HB2324, fire code, fire marshal, state fire marshal, municipalities, cities and towns, county-owned buildings, county buildings, intergovernmental agreement, IGA, fire inspection, occupancy certificate, building inventory, local government, county government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a purpose-built solution, which can be used by all infrastructure agencies in general, but DOTs
- For one of the common things that safety engineers do in the field is generate what we call a concept
- So in this case, it is the effort that was saved in generating reports like this. Thank you.
- And in general, when done appropriately, that is seamless. It is quick for them.
- And then just generally, as the accounts continue... ...you have basically distrust in government.
Committee:
House Science & Technology
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- From the legacy of the USS Arizona, BB-39, lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor, to this next-generation
- SCR 1023, independent redistricting; SCR 1027, general election pay all offices.
- SCR 1027, general election pay all offices.
- Number one, I'm not in general for expanding the government or creating new districts, new boards, new
- Arizona, I'm a fourth-generation native Arizonan, and I was excited to sponsor this H.C.M.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the pledge, attendance, and a series of guest introductions and recognitions, including the Dr. of the Day, Korean community guests, students, local officials, and a proclamation honoring the future USS Arizona SSN-803 and the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation. The chamber also announced committee assignments and took up several procedural motions, including reconsideration motions on HB 4027 and HB 2444, both of which were granted and returned to third reading. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider measures on Calendar Numbers One and Two.
In Committee of the Whole, HB 4034, dealing with CTE-related issues, was amended and reported do pass after debate over concerns from Tempe Union High School District and EVIT, with supporters saying the bill clarified statute and reduced future disputes. HB 2444 was amended and reported do pass. HB 2992, a pilot program related to sexual abuse prevention, drew opposition over concerns about opt-out instruction, pilot status, and classroom burdens, but it passed Committee of the Whole on a 31-21 division vote after amendments. HB 4027, involving highway naming, was amended and reported do pass despite objections that the amendment still appeared to elevate Charlie Kirk over the existing Ed Pastor designation.
On third reading, HB 293 passed 31-22 and HB 2502 passed 37-16. HB 2229, relating to maternal services and funding for pregnancy resource centers, generated extensive debate over abortion-related implications and was defeated 26-27, though a motion to reconsider later succeeded 27-21. HB 2533 failed on reconsideration, while HB 2750 passed 44-9 and HB 2999, a special taxing districts bill tied to housing affordability, passed 32-21 after supporters argued it would lower financing costs and help build more affordable homes. H.C.M. 2009, urging federal action to streamline access to minerals on federal land withdrawals, passed 31-22. The House adjourned until the next day after additional announcements and personal privilege remarks, including a proclamation for Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and a call for more efficient floor action.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- From the legacy of the USS Arizona, BB-39, lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor, to this next-generation
- From the legacy of the USS, Arizona, BB 39, lost at the attack on Pearl Harbor, to this next generation
- SCR 1023, Independent Redistricting; SCR 1027, General Election, Pay All Offices.
- Number one, I'm not in general for expanding the government for creating new districts, new boards, new
- Arizona, I'm a fourth-generation native Arizonan, and I was excited to sponsor this H.C.M.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1317, an act appropriating money to the Attorney General.
- The source, it should not be taken away from the Attorney General.
- And whereas the Arizona-Ireland Trade Commission works to promote Cultural heritage with future generations
- promote economic and educational exchanges between Arizona and Ireland, and whereas the Consulate General
- promote economic and educational exchanges between Arizona and Ireland, and whereas the Consulate General
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized the doctor of the day and several guests, and then moved through a long floor agenda. Members received House messages, handled committee appointments, and considered a large number of bills in Committee of the Whole, including SB 1046 on information technology, SB 1066 on civil liability and fraudulent scientific research, SB 1332 on light rail expansion participation, and SB 1286 on veterinary prescriptions. Amendments were adopted on each of those measures, with SB 1332 drawing a notable objection from Senator Kuby over state interference in local transit decisions and preference for autonomous vehicles over light rail. SB 1286 was described as a compromise between stakeholders on electronic veterinary prescribing, including limits for antimicrobial drugs and longer windows for flea and tick medications.
The Senate then took up third-reading votes on several bills. SB 1009 on school curriculum passed 16-10 after debate over AED training and whether it created an unfunded mandate. SB 1086 on the Arizona health care cost and payment system passed 18-8. SB 1317, appropriating money to the Attorney General for a coordinated jail reentry program, passed 22-4 amid discussion about the program’s success and concerns over the funding source. SB 1580, SB 1582, SB 1709, SB 1550, and SB 1761 also passed, with comments focusing on school safety funding, probation revocation for dangerous crimes against children, a Queen Creek-related appropriation, and university cooperative extension and experiment station needs. SB 1046 and SB 1286 later passed third reading as well.
The chamber also paused for a St. Patrick’s Day recognition, welcoming Speaker Murphy of the Irish Parliament and reading a proclamation honoring Irish heritage and the Phoenix-Ireland relationship. Afterward, the Senate returned to business, received House requests to return HB 4027 and HB 2444 for reconsideration, heard a personal privilege statement on an ICE detention death, and announced upcoming committee meetings and caucus schedules. The Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Revenue generated from these plates will continue to be deposited into the state conservation fund and
- Chairman, Cole Garrett, General Counsel, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
- We are now asking for general fund money because our conservation fund, which is kind of our basis for
- And we can put it back in the general fund. Well, easy, peasy, no problem.
- But it also puts money back into our general fund. And that's where the money's going.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, March 11, with a quorum present and heard several specialty license plate bills. HB 801 by Rep. Martinez would create a classic black specialty plate, with revenue directed to State Police high-speed pursuit training for local law enforcement. Members discussed the need for better pursuit training in light of fatal crashes, adopted a set of amendments and a technical change, and reported the bill favorably with amendments.
The committee also advanced HB 891 by Rep. Landry, which creates wildlife conservation specialty plates and adjusts revenue distribution to support conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited and Quail Forever, while also helping the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries conservation fund. Testimony from LDWF and the conservation groups emphasized habitat work, fundraising leverage, and conservation benefits. The bill drew extended questioning from Vice Chair Fontenot about Ducks Unlimited’s work, including its projects in Louisiana and other states and whether certain habitat practices affect duck migration; the committee then reported the bill with amendments.
HB 587 by Rep. Dickerson would create a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate to raise awareness and return revenue to the general fund to help cover treatment costs. The bill was supported by a parent and child who described the disorder and the impact of insurance coverage for IVIG treatment; it was reported with amendments. HB 331 by Rep. Mack created a Louisiana GOP specialty plate and was reported with amendments after brief discussion. HB 629 by Rep. Lyons created a plate for the Crew of Athena and was also reported with amendments. HB 428 by Rep. Baham created an LSU baseball championship plate recognizing the 2023 and 2025 national title teams and was reported with amendments. Rep. Walters voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, and HB 854, and the committee adjourned afterward.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tax Reform Feb 26th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Special Committee on Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- But the challenges are counties don't generally have access to that info. So anyway, thank you.
- So generally, I was against this bill originally.
- how much funding is going to come through the formula, a lot of interest around property taxes in general
- For example, with regard to state payments on the state adequacy target, we see that generally payments
- For example, with regard to state payments on the state adequacy target, we see that generally payments
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tax Reform